The American administration is cutting back on diplomatic missions across the world, with France seen as a key target for downsizing

Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca has been handed a nine-month ban following a heated confrontation with the referee, ruling him out of all matchday duties until September.

Four US consulates in France could be closed by the Trump administration, which is seeking to reduce the size of the State Department, it has been reported.

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the Ligue 1 matchup between Olympique Lyon and Stade Brest 29.

PARIS (AP) - Results from French football: Lens vs. Le Havre, 1 p.m. PSG vs. Lille, 3:05 p.m. Lyon vs. Brest, 9 a.m. Montpellier vs. Rennes, 11:15 a.m. Auxerre vs. Strasbourg, 11:15 a.m. Angers vs. Toulouse, 11:15 a.m.

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has claimed new Chelsea signing Mamadou Sarr will be a “top” player in the future.The Blues agreed a deal worth up to €15m in January for the 19-year-old centre

Forwards Amine Gouiri and Mason Greenwood score late goals as second-placed Marseille beats Nantes 2-0 to stay three points clear of Nice in the French league

Alexandre Lacazette makes up for giving away an early penalty by scoring twice as Lyon beat Brest 2-1 in the French league