Rosenior guides Paris FC past former club Strasbourg

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Strasbourg's Portuguese headcoach Hugo Oliveira shows support to Paris FC's English head coach Liam Rosenior (R) during the French L1 football match between Paris FC and RC Strasbourg at Stade Jean Bouin in Paris on September 19, 2026. A message has been issued to Strasbourg's supporters asking them to stop singing discriminatory chants directed at the Rosenior.
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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.

The game was halted in the second half as Rosenior was targeted by his former supporters.

There were also ugly scenes after the final whistle as Rosenior motioned to remonstrate with the away fans and had to be pulled away by his players.

Rosenior was brought back to France after a torrid time at Chelsea by Paris FC's multi-billionaire owners, the Arnault family, and has taken the team to second place in the early table behind Monaco.

Goals from Ilan Kebbal on 18 minutes and Pablo Pagis 12 minutes into the second half were enough for the capital club to add a third win to their two draws so far this campaign, despite conceding a late own goal by Moustapha Mbow.

Monaco continued their own strong start in Ligue 1 with a 2-1 win over Lens on Friday.

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain have just five points from their opening four games and visit bitter rivals Marseille on Sunday.

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