# Lille

Last year

2022

# that's my name

Everton complete €39m move for Belgium midfielder Onana

The 20-year-old midfielder, joining from Lille, has agreed a five-year contract at Goodison Park.

5.8k

Aug 9th 2022, 2:45 PM

# pushing on

Messi and Mbappe on target as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead after 5-1 win

Mauricio Pochettino’s men are now 13 points clear at the summit of the table.

3.7k

Feb 6th 2022, 10:45 PM

All time

# French connection

Lille beat eight-in-a-row curtain raiser chamions PSG in Tel Aviv

The surprise Ligue 1 champions lifted the Champions Trophy after a 1-0 win.

8.2k

Aug 1st 2021, 10:12 PM

# success

Lille manager steps down two days after winning Ligue 1 title

Christophe Galtier took over from Marcelo Bielsa in 2017.

15.8k

May 25th 2021, 8:34 PM

# finale

Lille wobble and Paris win to send Ligue Un title race to final weekend

Lille must win on the final weekend to list the title after they were held by Saint Etienne.

6.9k

May 16th 2021, 10:26 PM

# almost there

Lille close in on Ligue 1 title as PSG held to a draw by Rennes

PSG led at half-time after Neymar converted a penalty before Serhou Guirassy headed in the equaliser in the second half.

6.4k

May 9th 2021, 10:49 PM

# inching closer

Lille win derby at Lens to tighten grip on Ligue 1

The leaders are now just two wins from the title.

5.1k

May 7th 2021, 10:33 PM

# bad day at the office

Neymar sent off as PSG lose to Lille in Ligue 1 title clash

A limping Jonathan David scored the only goal of the game.

4.7k

Apr 3rd 2021, 6:52 PM

# lille bit easier

Relief at last for Celtic in Europa League win over Lille

Neil Lennon’s beleaguered team won 3-2 at Celtic Park.

5.2k

Dec 10th 2020, 10:16 PM

# French affairs

Lille held as Ligue 1 top five separated by two points

PSG’s stuttering form means it’s tight at the top in France.

1.8k

Nov 29th 2020, 10:26 PM

# France

France places seven more regions on high alert for Covid-19

There are now 28 ‘red zones’ where authorities can impose exceptional measures to slow the number of new cases.

28.2k

Sep 6th 2020, 1:40 PM

# Advantage

Neymar on the double as PSG extend Ligue 1 lead to 10 points

The Brazil star appeared to dedicate his second goal to Kobe Bryant, as his side defeated Lille.

3.4k

Jan 26th 2020, 10:45 PM

# Job Done

Chelsea survive late scare to book Champions League last-16 berth

Frank Lampard’s side completed the job against Lille as Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta sent the Blues through.

5.8k

Dec 10th 2019, 10:09 PM

# Unhappy

Lille boss takes swipe at 'classy' Mourinho

Christophe Galtier was not pleased with the Portuguese manager for taking some of his coaches to Tottenham.

8.8k

Nov 22nd 2019, 9:22 AM

# Lille

Over 30 injured after tourist bus crashes on French motorway

There were 33 people on board, of whom 29 sustained light injuries and four were seriously wounded.

16.0k

Nov 3rd 2019, 4:15 PM

# Unhappy

Lampard accuses Barkley of being 'naive' after late night taxi row

The incident took place three days before Chelsea’s crucial Champions League clash away at Lille.

15.7k

Oct 1st 2019, 9:38 PM

# marquee

Nicolas Pepe to join Arsenal for club-record fee plus add-ons, confirms Lille president

Pepe hit 22 Ligue 1 goals last season as Lille finished second in the table behind Paris Saint-Germain.

9.2k

Jul 31st 2019, 7:00 PM

# Goal Machine

'He is wanted by many clubs' - PSG a possibility for €65 million Liverpool target Pepe

Thomas Tuchel is a fan of Nicolas Pepe, who scored 22 goals for Lille in Ligue 1 last season.

9.4k

Jul 13th 2019, 11:34 AM

# goal threat

Liverpool hold talks with Lille striker who scored 23 goals last season, confirms club president

Lille president Gerard Lopez revealed Liverpool have held talks with forward Nicolas Pepe.

15.5k

Jul 6th 2019, 9:30 AM

# Going Up

Newly-promoted Villa sign Dutch winger permanently after Wembley heroics

24-year-old Anwar El Ghazi joins on a long-term contract from Lille, having spent last season on loan at the Birmingham club.

8.3k

Jun 10th 2019, 11:16 AM

# stunned

PSG title party delayed again after French champions suffer biggest defeat in 10 years

Thomas Tuchel’s men could have wrapped up their sixth title in seven years but were humiliated by Lille.

19.0k

Apr 14th 2019, 10:14 PM

# Open Goal

PSG must wait for league crown after astonishing Choupo-Moting miss

The 30-year-old forward produced an astonishing miss as PSG fluffed their lines, drawing 2-2 with Strasbourg.

12.7k

Apr 7th 2019, 10:20 PM

# gilets jaunes

French yellow vests stage 20th week of protests as banks call for end for violence

The demonstrations began in November of last year.

14.0k

Mar 30th 2019, 3:40 PM

# 12 deadly wins

Paris Saint-Germain set new winning record in Europe's top five leagues

A 12th straight victory to start the Ligue 1 season has seen PSG surpass Tottenham 58-year-old record.

6.7k

Nov 3rd 2018, 10:35 AM

# Ligue 1

'I don't even know who scored. It just suddenly fell on me': Lille fan recalls barrier collapse

Eighteen supporters were injured when a stadium barrier collapsed during a Ligue 1 game in France on Saturday.

3.1k

Oct 1st 2017, 1:34 PM

# poacher

Radamel Falcao fired Monaco to the brink of the Ligue 1 title last night

The Ligue 1 title is not yet mathematically secured.

8.0k

May 15th 2017, 7:05 AM

# Looking Back

Portugal hero Eder 'sorry' for scoring Euro 2016 winner

There’s been a negative reaction from fans in Ligue 1.

13.9k

Sep 10th 2016, 12:31 PM

# Post-mortem

Belgium's golden generation fall short and the talking points from Wales' incredible win

Tonight’s result sets up a mouth-watering Euro 2016 showdown between Real Madrid pair Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.

7.5k

Jul 1st 2016, 11:17 PM

# Analysis

Anatomy of a goal: 10 seconds, 3 passes and we were through

It should rightfully go down as one of our finest strikes at a major tournament.

21.6k

Jun 23rd 2016, 9:30 PM

# st robbie's day

"I honestly can't believe this is happening" - Robbie Brady's mum is one emotional lady today

Maria Brady sounds like she has been shouting for three days straight.

23.7k

Jun 23rd 2016, 8:34 PM

# lille help from my friends

The Irish embassy in Lille handed out Tayto and Strepsils to fans in need

All you need is crisps.

11.7k

Jun 23rd 2016, 3:58 PM

# lille bit hungover

The pictures of all the sore heads in Lille this morning sum it all up

Lie down, for the boys in Green

12.4k

Jun 23rd 2016, 9:34 AM

# Emotional

Here's how Ireland reacted to tonight's big win

Me nerves.

80.1k

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Jun 22nd 2016, 10:47 PM

# jump around

Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling

*sobs*

9.9k

Jun 22nd 2016, 10:09 PM

# incroyable

Shake it up, Brady! Late winner sends Ireland into Euro 2016 last 16 on a remarkable night in Lille

The Boys in Green earned one of the great victories to set up a meeting with hosts France tonight.

59.6k

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Jun 22nd 2016, 10:01 PM

# jump around

Michael D Higgins' joyful celebration of Brady's goal sums up just how Ireland is feeling

*sobs*

7.5k

Jun 22nd 2016, 9:14 PM

# COYBIG

An Irish supporter's guide to Lille

If you’re lucky enough to be heading to France, make sure to check out our guide to Lille.

4.6k

Jun 20th 2016, 11:00 AM

# Lille

Videos show English fans throwing coins and jeering at migrant children

Another boy was given money to drink a beer.

51.3k

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Jun 16th 2016, 1:39 PM

# Trouble

Another day at Euro 2016 and more violent scenes in the streets

Germany and Ukraine fans clashed in Lille before this evening’s game.

16.2k

Jun 12th 2016, 9:04 PM

# Euro 2016

Strikes, terror threats and flooding - here's what Irish fans travelling to the Euros need to look out for

What’s the security situation? Are transport strikes still ongoing? Has the flooding receded?

24.4k

Jun 7th 2016, 4:30 PM