French Ligue 1 TV schedule: August 8-10, 2014 matches - live stream and listings

Last season, an ambitious Monaco side, who had been playing in Ligue 2 just a season prior to that, attempted to overthrow reigning champions PSG as the best side in France. However, despite receiving a massive influx of cash that allowed them to purchase stars such as Colombian duo Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez, it was not enough to prevent Les Parisiens from cruising towards their second consecutive--and fourth overall--Ligue 1 title.

Laurent Blanc's men will kick off their campaign as they seek to continue their reign at the top of French football with a clash against Reims on Friday. Talismanic striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has already gotten up and running as it was his double against Guingamp that won his side their first trophy this season.

Elsewhere, Monaco--sans James Rodriguez following his sale to Real Madrid--will begin proceedings with a match up versus Lorient. Fans of the club will certainly be pleased to see that Falcao has made a recovery from his horrible injury that kept him out of the World Cup.

Newly promoted sides Lens and Caen will all get their first tastes of football in France's upper tier following their respective hiatuses. And the man that can certainly stake his claim to be one of Africa's finest goalkeepers, Nigerian international Vincent Enyeama will be hoping to do what he does best as his club side, Lille, take on Metz, who has not featured in the top flight since the 2007-2008 season.

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Matchday 1: LIVE fixtures schedule & broadcast channel listings

Friday, August 8, 2014

14:30 EST / 19:30 BST – Reims vs PSG
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