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Marseille appoints Habib Beye as new coach; PSG bounces back with Champions League win; Lens leads Ligue 1.
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Habib Beye Named Marseille Manager After De Zerbi Exit

Marseille appointed Habib Beye to replace Roberto De Zerbi following poor recent form that resulted in Champions League elimination and a 12-point deficit to Ligue 1 leader LensSource 1. Owner Frank McCourt stated the hiring "refocuses us on the challenges we still need to tackle between now and the end of the season"Source 1. The nine-time French champion has struggled with managerial stability since McCourt's 2016 acquisition and hasn't won the league title since 2010Source 1.

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PSG Defeats Monaco 3-2 in Champions League Playoff First Leg

PSG rebounded from their 3-1 loss to Rennes by defeating Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League playoffSource 1. Désiré Doué was instrumental in the comeback, reducing the deficit after PSG fell behind by two goals, assisting Achraf Hakimi's equalizer, and scoring the winning goalSource 1. PSG will host last-placed Metz on SaturdaySource 1.

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Lens Maintains Ligue 1 Lead After PSG Stumble

Lens took over the top spot in Ligue 1 after PSG lost to Rennes 3-1 last weekSource 1. The leader will welcome Monaco on Saturday as the race for the French title intensifiesSource 1.

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Lyon on 13-Match Winning Streak

Third-placed Lyon continues its impressive form with a 13-match winning runSource 1. The club will play at Strasbourg on Sunday to maintain their momentumSource 1.

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Folarin Balogun in Form for World Cup Campaign

Former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is hitting peak form with the World Cup approaching in his countrySource 1. The American forward scored twice within 18 minutes against PSG and has accumulated 10 goals and four assists this seasonSource 1.

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Désiré Doué Shines for PSG Against Monaco

PSG's Désiré Doué delivered a match-winning performance in the Champions League playoff against Monaco, entering as a substitute and turning around the team's fortunesSource 1. The France international reduced the deficit, assisted one goal, and scored the winnerSource 1.

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Ousmane Dembélé Sidelined with Calf Injury

PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé is expected to miss the club's upcoming match against Metz due to a left calf injurySource 1. Désiré Doué replaced him during the Monaco matchSource 1.

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PSG Sanctioned for Fan Misconduct

PSG received disciplinary sanctions including partial closure of the Auteuil stand for two matches and a 10,000 euro fine following supporter behavior during their February 8 match against MarseilleSource 1. The incident included discriminatory chants and insults that caused the referee to stop play for approximately one minute around the 70th minuteSource 1.

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French Ligue 1 Title Race Tightens

The battle for the Ligue 1 title remains competitive with Lens leading, PSG and Monaco competing for Champions League spots, and Lyon surging on an impressive winning streakSource 1. Multiple clubs continue to jostle for positions with critical matches scheduled for the weekendSource 1.

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Marseille's Coaching Carousel Continues

Marseille's managerial instability persists as the club seeks its first league title since 2010 under new leadershipSource 1. The appointment of Habib Beye marks another chapter in the club's post-McCourt era struggles with consistencySource 1.

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