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Saint-Etienne, one of France's biggest clubs, were relegated from Ligue 1 on Sunday after losing a penalty shoot-out in their play-off against Auxerre, who return to the top flight after 10 years away.... more »

Several dozen hooded men burst into the Nantes stadium late on Sunday as players and staff were celebrating the club's survival in Ligue 1, a source at the club said.... more »

Nantes will play in Ligue 1 next season after squeezing past Toulouse on away goals in the relegation play-off on Sunday, a positive end to what has been a chaotic season.... more »

Dijon retained their Ligue 1 status on Sunday after a 4-2 aggregate victory over second division Lens in the promotion/relegation play-off.... more »

French football authorities have ordered second division Ajaccio to face Ligue 1 playoff rivals Toulouse in an empty stadium following ugly scenes over the weekend that started with fans of the Corsican club attacking the team bus of visiting Le Havre.... more »