The Sochaux Courier
Market17 Aug 2026
Julien Vetro turns Paradou down
“It was not right for me. I am not going to explain why to anybody except the people I owe an explanation to.” A deal agreed between two clubs, and a player who declined to be part of it.
Player ratings17 Aug 2026
Up for the corner, and Dalangunypole Gomis delivers — 7.71
Centre-halves are allowed forward twice a season and are judged on what they do when they get there. Dalangunypole Gomis scored, was marked 7.71, and got back before anybody noticed he had gone.
Market17 Aug 2026
Sochaux turn down Valenciennes for Aboubacar Sidibé
The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.
Boardroom17 Aug 2026
Sochaux go back to the board over Rayane Doucouré
The number the board signed off was not enough. It has been asked again and raised its own offer to $147.9K — a club that wants Rayane Doucouré enough to be asked twice.
Transfer targets17 Aug 2026
No thanks: Moctar Diop rejects the move
Sochaux had done everything except persuade the man himself. He stays at KAA Gent, and the manager goes back to the drawing board with the money still in the bank.
Player ratings17 Aug 2026
Boubacar Fofana scored one and made one — 7.67
Two of the goals had his name somewhere on them, which is the afternoon a manager wants from anybody asked to both create and finish. 7.67, and 2 involvements.
Squad17 Aug 2026
Tempers go at Sochaux
Mathías Cubero was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
Transfer targets17 Aug 2026
No deal for Rayane Doucouré at that price
Sochaux offered $140.0K; Red Star said it was not close. The manager will be told the money is still there for the right player, which is what managers are told.
Boardroom17 Aug 2026
Graduation day at Sochaux
2 boys move up, and somewhere in the building the people who coached them at twelve are quietly having the best morning of their working year. Nothing about this shows up in a result and it is why the academy exists.
In brief
- Market One of our own: Pierre Henry joins the Sochaux first team
- Market Daniel Pons steps up from the Sochaux academy
- Match Honours even between Sochaux and FC Villefranche