Nantes are currently leading Ligue 2 after their first relegation in 44 years saw them exiled from the top flight last term.

南特目前在法乙排名第一，上赛季他们44年以来首次从法甲降级。

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The central defender's move to the Emirates completes a remarkable rise for a footballer who was playing for Ligue 2 side Tours last year.

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Comminges, who has just picked up the Supporters Club's Player of the Year award, joined Swindon from French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims last July.

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In France , Lyon was held to a 1-1 draw at Brest, while Marseille reclaimed third place in Ligue 1 after coming from behind to defeat Troyes 2-1.

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