Manchester City are considering linking up with French minnows AC Arles-Avignon, according to the Ligue 2 club’s president.

Lyon secured an historic seventh successive Ligue 1 title with a convincing 3-1 victory at Auxerre.

REAL MADRID fans were hoping to see their team crowned champions again last night when they met Athletic Bilbao in one of Spain’s traditional grudge games, but Villarreal in second place are still not prepared to throw in the towel despite being 10 points behind.

France’s minister for sport Bernard Laporte has called for a “general mobilisation” against racism in the French football league.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST and Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Reid has requested a transfer.