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How Angel di Maria went from Manchester United flop to key PSG man

di Maria celebrates with his teammates during their 3-1 win over Marseille before the international break

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”

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Paris Saint-Germain 7-1 Monaco: 5 standout performers as the Parisiens secure title in style

PSG claimed their seventh Ligue 1 title with a thrashing over closest rivals Monaco

For all its Champions League woes, Paris Saint-Germain maintained ruthless consistency in France. After last season’s disappointing campaign, which saw an impressive Monaco side top the pile, PSG reasserted dominance in the best way possible: regaining the Ligue 1 title with a 7-1 thumping over Leonardo Jardim’s men.  

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AS Monaco 3-2 Toulouse: Defending champions battle hard to slender victory on opening night

Goals from Jemerson, Radamel Falcao and Kamil Glik helped Monaco get their Ligue 1 title defence off to a winning start despite going behind twice at the Stade Louis II. Continue reading “AS Monaco 3-2 Toulouse: Defending champions battle hard to slender victory on opening night”

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AS Monaco (6) 3-1 (3) Borussia Dortmund: Hosts excel and seal semi-final berth

Kylian Mbappé, Radamel Falcao and Valère Germain were all on the scoresheet for Monaco as they excelled during a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, sealing their place in this year’s Champions League semi-finals.

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Scout Report: Kylian Mbappe – A look at Monaco’s prized teenage asset

Despite financial firepower adding questions over the competitive edge between PSG and their main rivals at the top in Ligue 1, there’s no disputing the sheer number of talented youngsters within France’s top tier. Kylian Mbappe, who flourished as France’s under-19 side enjoyed glory in the European Championships over the summer, is expected to feature on a more regular basis at club level – after bursting onto the scene last term. Continue reading “Scout Report: Kylian Mbappe – A look at Monaco’s prized teenage asset”