{
  "id": 8572461,
  "title": "Rosenior abused but guides Paris FC past old club Strasbourg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/rosenior-abused-but-guides-paris-fc-past-old-club-strasbourg",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T00:26:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1536565/rosenior-abused-guides-paris-fc-past-old-club-strasbourg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris FC maintained their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season, defeating former club Strasbourg 2-1 on Saturday. The match was tainted by abusive chants from visiting fans directed towards coach Liam Rosenior, who was targeted during the second half. After the game, Rosenior confronted the hostile fans, who had to be restrained by his players. Rosenior expressed his disappointment, stating that he understood French and knew what the fans were saying, adding that it was a great city and club, but they went too far. The 34-year-old Englishman was brought back to France by Paris FC's multi-billionaire owners, the Arnault family, and has helped the team climb to third in the table behind Monaco and Lyon. Ilan Kebbal scored the opening goal in the 18th minute, and Pablo Pagis added a second in the 12th minute of the second half. Despite conceding a late own goal by Moustapha Mbow, Paris FC secured a crucial three points. Rennes, meanwhile, missed a chance to join Monaco at the top of the table after losing 4-0 away to Lyon, which was also briefly halted due to an offensive banner. Lyon, meanwhile, climbed to second place after dominating their match against Lyon, with Ghana striker Ernest Nuamah scoring a first-half brace. Swiss defender Zachary Athekame added a third goal, and captain Corentin Tolisso sealed the win with a fourth late on. Elsewhere, promoted side Le Mans claimed their first victory of the season with a 2-1 home win over Lorient, while Paris Saint-Germain, currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just five points from their first four games, will face bitter rivals Marseille in their next match on Sunday.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 campaign, beating coach Liam Rosenior’s old charges Strasbourg 2-1 on Saturday in a match marred by abusive chants towards the Englishman from visiting fans.",
  "key_points": [
    "Paris FC defeats former club Strasbourg 2-1",
    "Coach Liam Rosenior abused by fans",
    "Rosenior confronts hostile fans after match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}