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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
I'm an England U19s star born and raised in London… but I've had to switch national allegiance to force summer transfer
The star moved on due to a little-known rule SWITCH OF PLAY I'm an England U19s star born and raised in London… but I've had to switch national allegiance to force summer transfer ENGLAND youth international Josh Duffus has switched his international allegiance in order to sign for Saint-Etienne. The highly-rated forward came through the ranks at Brighton, earning a professional debut two seasons ago. 3 Josh Duffus has signed for Saint-Etienne in France Credit: X formelry Twitter / @ASSEofficiel 3 Duffus, 20, worked his way through Brighton's academy Credit: Getty With further first team opportunities having proven hard to come by, the England Under-19 international has moved on to Saint-Etienne. Les Verts are in the French second tier, having been relegated from the top flight last term. Ligue 2 rules state that clubs can only register two non-EU players. With the slots already filled by Ben Old and Mahmoud Jaber, Saint-Etienne were forced to get creative in order to get the deal done. According to French outlet So Foot, Duffus obtained a Jamaican passport via his mother in order to complete the switch. While Jamaica is not part of the EU, players from countries that have "an association or cooperation agreement with the EU" do not count as non-EU players in Ligue 2. Upon signing for Saint-Etienne, Duffus said: "I'm joining a huge club, one that is inevitably associated with an incredible stadium, where I can't wait to make my debut. "I want to help bring this club back to the top, where it belongs. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "To do that, I want to bring intensity to the team on the pitch and, above all, I hope to be decisive and score goals.' Upon his Brighton exit, Duffus posted several pictures of himself in a Seagulls shirt from down the years. Man Utd preparing Morten Hjulmand bid | Transfers Exposed The 20-year-old said: "After 8 years at Brighton & Hove Albion, it's time to say goodbye. "I'd like to thank all the players, coaches, staff and the fans for all your support throughout my time at the club and I wish you all the best in the future. THANK YOU." Duffus was named in the starting XI for his debut as Saint-Etienne took on Rodez on Saturday night. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Hindu
18-06-2025
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- The Hindu
Former France striker Bernard Lacombe dies aged 72
Former Lyon and Bordeaux striker Bernard Lacombe, who won Euro 1984 with France, died on Tuesday at the age of 72 after a long illness. Lacombe began his career with hometown club Lyon and had a brief spell at Saint-Etienne before joining Bordeaux, scoring 255 goals in total in the French top flight in 497 matches. Only Argentine Delio Onnis (299) has scored more goals in Ligue 1. Lacombe returned to Lyon after his playing career and served as manager between 1996 and 2000. 'It's with immense sadness that we learned of the death of Bernard Lacombe,' the club wrote in a statement. 'Farewell Bernard, you were our legend, the greatest of all.' Lacombe scored 12 goals in 38 appearances for France and started his country's 2-0 win over Spain in the 1984 European Championship final in Paris. Related Topics France / Lyon / Bordeaux
NZ Herald
06-06-2025
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- NZ Herald
All White star Ben Old on his future, after relegation of Saint-Etienne from Ligue 1
All Whites midfielder Ben Old remains excited about his future at Saint-Etienne, despite the club's relegation from the top tier of French football. Old made history last season – becoming the first New Zealander to start a Ligue 1 match – and went on to make 13 appearances for
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Metz held by Reims in Ligue 1 play-off first leg
Cedric Kipre's second-half header grabbed Reims a 1-1 draw against Metz in the first leg of their Ligue 1 relegation/promotion playoff on Wednesday at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Matthieu Udol put Metz in front seven minutes before half-time, but Ivorian Kipre flicked in Sergio Akieme's free-kick early in the second period. Advertisement Reims held on to ensure the tie would be level heading into next Thursday's second leg at the Stade Auguste Delaune. Samba Diawara's men are hoping to avoid relegation from the top flight for the first time since being promoted in 2018 after finishing 16th in Ligue 1. Metz -- who were relegated last season after losing the play-off to Saint-Etienne -- reached the final with victory over Dunkerque last week, having blown their automatic promotion hopes with a late collapse to finish third in Ligue 2 behind Paris FC and Lorient. jc/nf
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba to miss out on Nations League finals with France due to a hamstring injury
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba (24) will miss out on the Nations League finals with France after he sustained a hamstring injury, the Premier League side has confirmed. France national team manager Didier Deschamps announced his squad for the Nations League finals. France will take on Spain on Thursday, June 5, at Stuttgart in the semi-finals. Should they win, they would face either Germany or Portugal in the Nations League final on Sunday, June 8, in Munich. The former Saint-Etienne youth product has not been called up to make the trip to Germany. In his absence and with Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano missing out as well, Deschamps has recalled Sevilla's Loïc Badé, Atlético de Madrid's Clement Lenglet and gave Juventus' Pierre Kalulu a first senior call-up. Saliba had to be replaced during Arsenal's 1-0 win against Newcastle United on Sunday. The France international was forced off at half-time with a hamstring issue. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta added that Saliba pulled his hamstring against Eddie Howe's Magpies. 'William is going to be out for a few weeks, unfortunately.' GFFN | Bastien Cheval
