AFPLille, Brest contest Champions League spot as French season ends
The fight for direct Champions League qualification between Lille and surprise package Brest is the main outstanding issue to be decided in this weekend's final games of the French Ligue 1 season.PSG have already won the title and will not want to take any risk with Mbappe's fitness before next weekend's French Cup final against Lyon.
AFPChelsea boss Pochettino feared sack after Wolves loss
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed he feared the sack after an embarrassing 4-2 defeat against Wolves earlier this season.Pochettino admitted recently that it wouldn't be "the end of the world" if he was sacked, and even hinted he could quit rather than wait to discover his future once the season is over.
AFPLyon win French title ahead of Women's Champions League final
Lyon warmed up for the upcoming Women's Champions League final by winning their 17th French title on Friday thanks to a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the deciding game of the season.However, this season saw the title decided by play-offs between the top four in the division, with Lyon hammering fourth-placed Reims 6-0 in the semi-finals last weekend.
AFPTevez quits as Independiente coach
Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez on Friday quit as coach of Argentinian club Independiente.Before Independiente, Tevez made his coaching debut in 2022 with Rosario Central, resigning after five months due to differences with club management.