As reports emerged today that PSG’s superstar forward Kylian Mbappe wants to leave the club in January – a broken relationship with the board being cited as the reason – the 23-year-old made history with his first-half penalty: becoming the French champions’ highest-scoring player in the Champions League during their 1-1 Group H draw against Benfica earlier tonight.
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Rúben Dias and Timo Werner, the tale of contrasting summer signings
Considering what has proved an arduous campaign for all involved this term, it feels fitting two big-money summer signings – Manchester City centre-back Rúben Dias and Chelsea forward Timo Werner – helped their respective sides to earn a Champions League Final berth on May 29.
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Thomas Tuchel made PSG believe, but his time was numbered from the start
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have finally announced Thomas Tuchel’s sacking, just four months after the German took them to their first Champions League Final and five days following reports suggesting he’d be imminently replaced by Mauricio Pochettino. It’s a bitter end to a fractious relationship for the 47-year-old, whose time was numbered from day one. Continue reading “Thomas Tuchel made PSG believe, but his time was numbered from the start”
PSG eyeing Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi, while Bakayoko and Partey also linked
According to recent reports, PSG are keen to bolster their midfield options this summer and Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi tops a three-man shortlist tasked with doing precisely that. Tiemoue Bakayoko and Thomas Partey are also linked. Continue reading “PSG eyeing Leicester’s Wilfried Ndidi, while Bakayoko and Partey also linked”
France prime minister Edouard Philippe confirms Ligue 1 season cannot resume
The 2019-20 French football season is over, after French prime minister Edouard Philippe today announced that no sporting events will take place in the country until September at the earliest – as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading “France prime minister Edouard Philippe confirms Ligue 1 season cannot resume”
High praise for Osimhen, while Gueye excited by possibility of Koulibaly to PSG
Victor Osimhen has been described as the ‘future Didier Drogba’ by a former teammate, while PSG midfielder Idrissa Gueye is excited by the possibility of compatriot and defender Kalidou Koulibaly potentially joining him in Paris soon.
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Top 10 football clubs with highest wage bills
Here’s a breakdown of the top ten European clubs with the highest wage bills and what it means for their respective transfer situations….
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Fulham midfield wonderkid Harvey Elliott set for Liverpool move
Champions League winners Liverpool are set to sign Fulham’s highly-rated teenage midfielder Harvey Elliott, after the England under-17 international rejected a recent contract offer to remain in west London following their relegation back to the Championship in May.
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3 reasons PSG should sell Neymar this summer
With reports suggesting he’s set for a return to Spain this summer, here are three reasons why PSG should finally cut their losses and sell Neymar after all…
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3 reasons why PSG must go all out and sign Matthijs de Ligt
With the teenage centre-back still undecided on his future, here are three reasons why Ligue 1 champions PSG must go all out to sign him this summer…
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Reports: Napoli’s Allan eyeing summer move with PSG circling
According to recent reports, the Brazilian midfielder is unsettled in Naples and with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain among his interested suitors, is angling for a summer switch after this season finishes. Continue reading “Reports: Napoli’s Allan eyeing summer move with PSG circling”
How Angel di Maria went from Manchester United flop to key PSG man
How did Angel di Maria – Manchester United’s club-record £60m signing back in 2014 – go from an expensive flop to a key man at PSG? Here’s how… Continue reading “How Angel di Maria went from Manchester United flop to key PSG man”