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FILE - France's Wissam Ben Yedder lines up ahead of the Nations League soccer match between Croatia and France in Split, Croatia, June 6, 2022. A Spanish court on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 handed Monaco forward Wissam Ben Yedder a suspended prison sentence of six months and one day for tax fraud. The court also fined the France forward in nearly 134,000 euros ($146,000) for not properly paying taxes in Spain. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic, file)

Suspended tax-fraud prison sentence for Ben Yedder in Spain

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish court on Tuesday handed Monaco forward Wissam Ben Yedder a suspended prison sentence of six months and one day for tax fraud.
 
Marseille's Sead Kolasinac, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Olympique Marseille, at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

Marseille strengthens hold on 2nd place in French league

 
Monaco's Wissam Ben Yedder celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during a French League One soccer match between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

Ben Yedder in terrific form as Monaco chases PSG

 
PSG's Neymar falls to the pitch after being fouled by Monaco's Mohamed Camara during a French League One soccer match between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

PSG lose again to Monaco on eve of Bayern Munich visit

 
PSG's Kylian Mbappe reacts to the crowd after scoring a goal during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Metz at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

Mbappe celebrates new deal with 3 goals, Marseille takes 2nd

 

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Ben Yedder nets hat trick to boost quest for Qatar

PARIS (AP) — Wissam Ben Yedder is still hoping to make France’s World Cup squad at age 32 despite heavy competition for the forward spots.
 
AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates at the end of the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Atalanta at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 15, 2022. Milan won 2-0. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Giroud left out of France squad, Kamara gets first call up

PARIS (AP) — Veteran forward Olivier Giroud was left out of the France squad and uncapped Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara summoned on Thursday for Nations League games.
 
Marseille's Gerson, right, controls the ball under pressure from Rennes' Lovro Majer during a French League One soccer match between Rennes and Olympique Marseille at the Roazhon Park stadium in Rennes, France, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

Ben Yedder scores 3 as Monaco moves into 2nd above Marseille

PARIS (AP) — Wissam Ben Yedder’s rapid hat trick helped Monaco rally from 2-0 down to beat Brest 4-2 for a ninth straight French league win on Saturday and move above Marseille into second place and the automatic Champions League place.
 

Monaco wins 8th straight game to move into second place

PARIS (AP) — France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni scored twice as Monaco won at Lille 2-1 to notch an eighth straight win and move up to second place in the French league on Friday.
 

Rennes up to 2nd in Ligue 1 after draw at Nice

PARIS (AP) — Martin Terrier became the joint top scorer in the French league as Rennes salvaged a 1-1 draw at Nice to move into second place on Saturday.
 
Monaco's Wissam Ben Yedder, left, celebrates after scoring his side's 3rd goal on a penalty kick during the French League One soccer match between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

French league leader PSG slumps to 3-0 loss at Monaco

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain looked sluggish and apathetic Sunday as the French league leader slumped to a 3-0 loss at Monaco, with Wissam Ben Yedder scoring twice in a match which PSG captain Marquinhos called “catastrophic”.
 

Nantes beats Monaco on penalties to reach French Cup final

PARIS (AP) — Nantes reached the French Cup final for the first time in 22 years by beating Monaco on penalties Wednesday after an exciting game finished in a 2-2 draw.
 

Monaco beats Lyon to go 4th, St. Etienne moves off last spot

PARIS (AP) — France forward Wissam Ben Yedder’s league-leading 14th goal helped Monaco to beat Lyon 2-0 at home on Saturday and move to fourth in the French league.
 
Marseille's Cengiz Under celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during a French League One soccer match between Marseille and Lille at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, France, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0

PARIS (AP) — Marseille had an extra player for an hour but drew 1-1 at home in the French league to defending champion Lille and moved two points behind second-place Nice on Sunday.
 

Marseille slips to 1st defeat; forwards shine for Monaco

PARIS (AP) — Marseille lost for the first time in the French league this season when it was beaten 3-2 by Lens in a thrilling match on Sunday.
 
PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the French Cup final soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Monaco at the Stade de France stadium, in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Mbappe stars as PSG beats Monaco 2-0 to retain French Cup

PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and set up the other as Paris Saint-Germain stayed on course for a domestic double by beating Monaco 2-0 to retain the French Cup on Wednesday.
 

Monaco beats Rumilly-Vallieres 5-1 to reach French Cup final

PARIS (AP) — Monaco fell behind but quickly recovered to rout fourth-tier Rumilly-Vallieres 5-1 on Thursday and set up a French Cup final against title holder Paris Saint-Germain.