French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities
Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions.
Al Jazeera English reports: Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions.
This sports story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bordeaux, Six-time French and French.
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- Bordeaux, Six-time French, French, Zinedine Zidane
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