Paris navigates a difficult Coupe de France draw, facing an amateur side on a professional pitch just days after a global final.

Ligue 1 side Nantes has fired coach Luís Castro after just 15 games in charge. Nantes said in a statement that former assistant coach Ahmed Kantari will take over until the end of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain has started its French Cup defense with a 4-0 win at fifth-tier Vendée Fontenay to reach the last 32.

Lens remained atop Ligue 1 after Florian Thauvin proved decisive once again, scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win at Nantes on Saturday. Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain stayed one point behind ...