Lille rescue point at Nice in Ligue 1 opener / Photo: Valery HACHE - AFP
-
Russia to close branches of Germany's Goethe Institute
-
Indonesia protesters targeted by coordinated disinfo
-
Spacecraft bound for Mercury faces 'tricky' arrival
-
Oil sinks, bond yields ease and stocks boosted after Trump Iran hint
-
Philippines holds drills to safeguard students from armed intruders
-
American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70
-
In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
-
Rare trio of Pacific hurricanes fueled by historic El Nino
-
Menoncello, Reece headline Top 14 new-season signings
-
Chinese WNBA star out of World Cup after losing passport
-
Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists
-
Medieval Europe and Africa collide in Sao Tome traditional theatre
-
Far-right AfD eyes huge win in east German state vote
-
Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats
-
Brazil-Japan to play World Cup rematch at Singapore tournament
-
Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat
-
Defence chiefs back boosting US military presence in Australia
-
Alcaraz rallies to reach US Open third round, Sabalenka storms through
-
Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster
-
Alcaraz overpowers Faria to reach US Open third round
-
Stocks rise, yields ease as oil slips on Trump hint at short bombing campaign
-
Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
-
Brussels Diamond League finals Day 1 - five events to watch
-
Iran, US trade threats after fresh strikes
-
Thailand's 'Jurassic Park' shines light on dinosaur evolution
-
US not 'stealing Venezuelan oil,' energy secretary insists
-
'Role model' Stokes set to open for Adelaide Strikers
-
Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes
-
Palau urges 'unified' Pacific response to China missile test
-
George Lucas unveils art galaxy at his new LA museum
-
Grinding away: in remote Appalachia, old mills fuel US clean food dreams
-
Veteran Wallaby Slipper targets fifth World Cup after Brumbies deal
-
Sabalenka races into US Open third round
-
Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance
-
Chinese lucky loser stuns Jodar at US Open
-
Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare
-
US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate
-
Raiders to start Cousins over top NFL Draft pick Mendoza
-
NBA hammers Clippers over Leonard salary cap violations
-
Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'
-
NBA strips five first-round draft picks from Clippers for Leonard salary cap violations
-
US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
-
Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener
-
Iran, US trade threats after escalation in fighting
-
Migrant plight, local anger divide Ceuta one month after influx
-
US jury deadlocks again in Lindsay Clancy's child murder trial
-
Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder
-
Lake America? No way, Canadians say
-
Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
-
Spain report flags Moroccan police failings in Ceuta migrant rush
Lille rescue point at Nice in Ligue 1 opener
Nice and Lille battled out a 1-1 draw on Friday as the wraps came off the new-look Ligue 1 season on Friday.
Gaetan Laborde earned a minor footnote in the history of the French topflight by scoring the first goal of the 2023/24 campaign.
The Nice forward's 19th minute close range effort put the Ineos-owned south coast club in control and en route to give their new coach Francesco Farioli the perfect start to his tenure.
Farioli is the club's third coach this year after Didier Digard who took over from Lucien Favre in January.
But his perfect start was spoiled when Bafode Diakite struck in the fourth minute of injury time to grab the visitors a share of the points.
Nice are looking to improve after a disappointing ninth place last term, while Lille came in fifth.
On Saturday Paris Saint-Germain begin their quest for a 10th title in 12 years with Kylian Mbappe's future casting a dark cloud over their pre-season build-up.
New manager Luis Enrique's champions host Lorient without their superstar forward. Also missing from the Parc des Princes are Neymar, with Lionel Messi having left for Inter Miami during the summer.
Ligue 1 sports a new look this campaign as it has been reduced to 18 clubs.
The move, after over two decades with 20 teams in the top flight, has been made with the aim of helping French clubs become more competitive in Europe by having fewer league games.
S.Barghouti--SF-PST