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Former French Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux have been relegated a further division down to France's fourth-tier National 2 after going into receivership, the French football federation (FFF) announced Thursday.... more »

Former French Ligue 1 champions Bordeaux said on Tuesday they will play in the third-tier next season after withdrawing their appeal against relegation for financial failings.... more »

Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have signed United States international John Brooks from Benfica, the German club confirmed on Thursday.... more »

Bordeaux's relegation to the third division was confirmed Tuesday after French football's financial authority (DNCG) dismissed their appeal, increasing the risk of the club filing for bankruptcy.... more »

Former Nigeria football coach Stephen Keshi died Wednesday aged 54 of a suspected heart attack, his family said in a statement.... more »