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10Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Lee Kang-in gets double, assist as PSG thump Angers 4-2

Farid El MELLALI of ANGERS and Lee KANG-IN of FC Paris Saint-Germain during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Angers and Paris at Stade Jean Bouin on November 9, 2024 in Angers, France. Lee Kang-in led Paris Saint-Germain to a big 4-2 win over Angers on Saturday, scoring the opening two goals of the game and assisting the fourth at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France. The fiery Korean midfielder was on fine form going into the international break, connecting with a Marco Asensio pass in the 17th minute to hammer in goal No. 1. Lee struck again three minutes later, again combining with Asensio as the Spaniard pulled the back for Lee to hammer past Yahia Fofana. PSG continued the rout, Bradley Barcola benefitting from yet another Asensio set up in the 31st minute. Lee stepped in to a...

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28Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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PSG crush Marseille to go clear atop French league

Adrien RABIOT of Marseille and Fabian RUIZ of FC Paris Saint-Germain during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Marseille and Paris at Orange Velodrome on October 27, 2024 in Marseille, France. Paris Saint-Germain have moved three points clear at the top of the French league with a resounding 3-0 win at Marseille, who badly failed their first big test this season after a red card and an own-goal in the first half. A win on Sunday would have moved Marseille level on points with the defending champions, but instead third-place Marseille dropped six points behind unbeaten PSG and stayed three points behind Monaco in second spot. The humiliating manner of the defeat will doubtless test the patience of Marseille's hugely demanding fans. Some of them started leaving Stade Velodrome before the ...

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27Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Lille leave it late to beat Ligue 1 rivals Lens

Joanthan David #9 of Lilleis eject by Kevin Danso #4 of Lens during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Racing Club de Lens and Lille OSC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on October 26, 2024 in Lens, France. In-form Jonathan David's penalty in stoppage time has broken the deadlock for Lille to beat bitter rivals Lens 2-0 in the Ligue 1 Derby of the North on Saturday. David scored eight minutes into added time with a well-taken shot into the top corner amid whistles and boos from the home fans. It was his 11th goal in 16 appearances in all competitions. Mohamed Bayo added the second on the break three minutes later to give Lille more lustre to a scrappy win. Lens, who looked solid throughout but cracked at the very end, slumped to their first league loss. Tempers frayed at the end as players an...

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7Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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PSG’s Struggle in Draw Against Nice Emphasizes Absence of Messi and Mbappé, Pundit Claims

Paris Saint-Germain head into the FIFA international break on a two-match winless streak following their 1-1 draw to OGC Nice on Sunday night at Allianz Riviera. Nonetheless, one journalist believes that it’s matches like these that the Parisians miss their superstar players. Both teams took five shots each in the first half, but it was the home side that broke the deadlock when Ali Abdi scored in the 39th minute, marking his first goal for Les Aiglons. Nice went into halftime with a 1-0 lead, needing to hold onto that advantage for another 45 minutes to secure all three points. In the second half, PSG significantly outshot Nice, registering 14 shots in total compared to Nice’s four. Luis Enrique’s side equalized in the 52nd minute with a goal from Nuno Mendes. The match would stay 1-1, w...

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6Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Scorer Balogun injured as Monaco top French league

US striker Folarin Balogun has scored for the third game in a row then left the pitch injured as Monaco went clear atop the French league by winning at Rennes 2-1. Balogun netted the winner in the 22nd minute of Saturday's match but was forced off after the hour mark with an apparent shoulder injury. It was unclear whether he would be able to join the US squad ahead of matches against Panama and Mexico. Unbeaten Monaco battled throughout the second half but kept their small advantage intact to move to the top of the table. Lagging three points behind, defending champions Paris Saint-Germain can close the gap in Nice on Sunday. Thilo Kehrer put the visitors in front in the sixth minute and Ludovic Blas levelled for Rennes just five minutes later. Balogun was picked out by Eliesse Ben Seghir...

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28Sep By Football Flame1 Comment

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Barcola scores twice as PSG extend unbeaten league run

Bradley Barcola scored a goal in each half and Lee Kang-in added a third as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 3-1 to extend their unbeaten run in the French league.Barcola took a pass from Ousmane Dembélé after half an hour and steered a right-foot shot inside the far post. PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint Germain (R) dribbles Leo Ostigard of Rennes (L) during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Stade Rennais FC 1901 at Parc des Princes on September 27, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Lee got his third goal of the season to double the home side's advantage 12 minutes into the second half and Barcola added his second with a simple tap in after 68 minutes. Arnaud Kalimuendo scored a consol...

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24Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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PSG Attack in ‘Complicated Period’ Ahead of Crucial Arsenal Clash, Expert Warns

Over the last two matches, Paris Saint-Germain have struggled with their attack, needing luck in the goal against Girona FC and only scored off a header from Ousmane Dembélé on the road at Stade de Reims. The French giants must resolve their scoring woes before their marquee UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on October 1. PSG’s performance is worrying, especially considering how well their opponents in the competition played this past weekend. Arsenal managed a 2-1 win over Manchester City despite being down to 10 men, VfB Stuttgart thrashed Borussia Dortmund 5-1, Manchester City grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer against Arsenal, and Bayern Munich have racked up 20 goals in their last three games. With the road match a few days away, Football Transfer’s Robin Bairner shared why ...

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22Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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Enrique: Don’t expect Dembélé to fill Mbappé void

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has been cautious about tipping Ousmane Dembélé as his team's next top scorer, saying it could be detrimental to his side. Dembélé's second-half strike in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Reims helped PSG maintain their unbeaten run in Ligue 1 and put him in the spotlight as the leading striker to fill the void left by Kylian Mbappé's move to Real Madrid. However, while praising the 27-year-old winger, who has four goals and two assists this season, the coach urged the team as a whole to improve so as not to put too much pressure on just one player. "We're not looking for a goal scorer, because if you put the pressure on Dembélé and then he doesn't score the goals you want him to score, we'll start with the problems," the coach told a news conference on Saturda...

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20Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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Marseille bidding to continue ‘almost perfect’ Ligue 1 start

Marseille will aim to extend their "almost perfect" start to the Ligue 1 season when they visit struggling rivals Lyon this weekend. New coach Roberto De Zerbi has already helped raise hopes that Marseille could emerge as Paris Saint-Germain's strongest challengers for the title this term with three wins and a draw from his first four games in charge. De Zerbi has immediately implemented the attacking style he became known for at Brighton and Sassuolo at the Stade Velodrome, with his new team racking up 12 goals already. Controversial new signing Mason Greenwood, who was suspended by Manchester United following allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault, has scored five times. France international Adrien Rabiot has also joined on a free transfer after leaving Juventus, bringing exper...

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20Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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PSG Urged to Pursue Chelsea and Tottenham Target to Boost Consistency in No. 9 Role

Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres is attracting considerable attention, especially with his strong start to the 2024-25 season. Moreover, one pundit notes that the Swedish striker is a player Paris Saint-Germain should be pursuing. Over the summer, the Parisians were linked to strikers but opted to bet on Gonçalo Ramos or Randal Kolo Muani. Ramos injured himself early on this campaign, so Kolo Muani is the only No. 9. In the 1-0 UEFA Champions League win over Girona FC, the capital club’s lack of goal-scoring reared its ugly head as it had difficulty finishing its chances. As a result, the reigning Ligue 1 champions’ ability to finish is a topic of discussion. Canal+ pundit Samir Nasri notes that Gyökeres must be on the French giants’ radar because the player has consistently scored goals....

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15Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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Perfect PSG stay ahead of Marseille and Monaco in Ligue 1

Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Brest 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, extending their perfect start to the French season and keeping them ahead of Marseille and Monaco at the top of the table. Brest, preparing to make their debut in the Champions League next week, took the lead at the Parc des Princes when Romain Del Castillo converted a penalty on the half-hour mark. However, Dembele headed in from a Marco Asensio cross to equalise for PSG shortly before half-time, and two goals in two minutes in the second half sealed their fourth win in as many outings so far this season. Fresh from scoring twice in Spain's 4-1 win in Switzerland last week, Fabian Ruiz curled in a fine strike to put PSG ahead on 73 minutes, and Dembele followed up to make it 3-1 ...

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13Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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PSG refuse League order to pay Mbappe disputed $60M

The LFP oversees all matters concerning the top two tiers of football in France, but PSG said they would seek a legal ruling elsewhere. The 25-year-old striker says PSG owe him 55 million euros in wages and bonuses, but the Parisians say Mbappe agreed to waive the money in August 2023. On Thursday, the LFP commission told PSG to pay, reportedly within a week, sparking a response from the Qatari-backed club. "Given the limits of the Commission's legal scope to make a full decision on this matter, the case must now be pursued before another court." "PSG will look forward to presenting all the facts over the coming months and year." Lawyers representing the two parties met early on Wednesday after Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid this summer, had referred his case to the LFP's legal committee.

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10Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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Lazio Prioritize Crystal Palace, PSG Summer Target for January Move, Report Says

Olympique Lyonnais’ Rayan Cherki was the center of transfer rumors all summer, but he ended up staying put. Now, he might even sign a new contract with Lyon, as his current deal runs until 2025. According to The Athletic’s Peter Rutzler, Fulham made a bid for the young attacking midfielder, offering an initial £12 million plus bonuses. Rutzler also mentioned that Crystal Palace remains interested, though they haven’t made a formal offer yet. Meanwhile, L’Equipe’s Loïc Tanzi revealed that PSG had been expected to sign Cherki during the summer transfer window. The latest information on the 20-year-old after failing to make a move this summer is that there’s a new suitor for him. According to Tuttosport (h/t Le10Sport), Lazio has made the French attacking midfielder their top target for ...

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6Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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Fabrizio Romano’s Bold Take: PSG Loanee and Real Madrid Star Should Have Made Ballon d’Or Top 30

The list for the Ballon d’Or was revealed this week, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano believes that three names were omitted. Here are the names that made it into the final 30: Jude Bellingham Ruben Dias Phil Foden Federico Valverde Emiliano Martinez Erling Haaland Nico Williams Granit Xhaka Artem Dovbyk Toni Kroos Vinicius Jr. Dani Olmo Florian Wirtz Martin Odegaard Mats Hummels Rodri Harry Kane Declan Rice Vitinha Cole Palmer Dani Carvajal Lamine Yamal Bukayo Saka Hakan Calhanoglu William Saliba Kylian Mbappe Lautaro Martinez Ademola Lookman Toni Rudiger Alejandro Grimaldo Still, Romano noted in his column for CaughtOffside that there are a couple of players who should have the final 30. One of them is Paris Saint-Germain loanee Xavi Simons, who had an excellent 2023-24 season while...

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2Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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No Mbappe, no worries as PSG maintain perfect start

Paris Saint-Germain are enjoying a perfect start to the season despite the summer departure of star striker Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid, after securing another victory - 3-1 at Lille - in the French league. PSG lead the standings with nine points from three games, having now scored 13 goals. They opened their campaign with a 4-1 away win at Le Havre, followed by a 6-0 demolition of Montpellier. Vitinha put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute and Bradley Barcola quickly doubled the lead for the defending champions. Edon Zhegrova got one back for Lille in the 78th before Randal Kolo Muani sealed the win in second-half stoppage time. Also on Sunday, Monaco and Lens drew 1-1 in a game with two late goals. Denis Zakaria headed the hosts ahead in the 84th before Le...

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1Sep By Football FlameNo Comments

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Greenwood scores twice in 1 minute for Marseille

Mason Greenwood scored twice in one minute to launch Marseille to a 3-1 win over Toulouse in the French Ligue 1on Saturday. Greenwood scored in the 16th minute from a sharp angle and in the 17th from in front. The former Manchester United forward has five goals from the first three Ligue 1 matches, matching the record of Mario Balotelli in 2016 with Nice. The result was inevitable after Greenwood's double and Frank Magri's red card in the 27th for tripping Marseille's Geoffrey Kondogbia. Marseille squandered numerous chances and added only a second-half own-goal from Charlie Cresswell, while Shavy Babicka gave Toulouse a late consolation. Greenwood had scored twice in his debut for Marseille in a 5-1 victory at Brest in their league opener, when he was booed by home fans following his...

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30Aug By Football FlameNo Comments

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Official: Lens confirm Danso deal with Roma is off after failed medical

RC Lens released a statement confirming Kevin Danso failed his Roma medical and the €25m transfer is off, so the Giallorossi get Tiago Djalò from Juventus instead. The defender flew in yesterday and underwent a set of tests in the Italian Capital, hoping to complete the loan with obligation to buy for €23m plus €2m in add-ons. However, late this evening reports emerged in Sky Sport Italia and the Corriere dello Sport that he had failed the medical. Specifically, it is suggested he was not given permission to play in Italy by the local authorities, which could potentially mean some sort of cardiac irregularity was spotted. It also means Roma had absolutely no control over those tests, so the French implication that they were trying to lower Danso’s price simply don’t make sense. Lens a...

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29Aug By Football FlameNo Comments

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Fulham looking to sign Lyon winger Nuamah

Fulham are looking to sign Ghana international winger Ernest Nuamah from French club Lyon. The Whites are looking to sign at least one wide-man before the transfer window closes on Friday, with Willian and Bobby De Cordova-Reid having recently left. Boss Marco Silva regards strengthening in that position as a priority and a number of possible signings have been considered. Nuamah, 20, fits the bill and talks are taking place with Lyon over a potential deal to bring him to west London.

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28Aug By Football FlameNo Comments

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Monaco centre-back Guillermo Maripan to sign for Torino

Monaco centre-back and Chile international Guillermo Maripan (30) is set to leave the Principality club to join Serie A side Torino FC on loan, according to a report from L’Equipe. The 30-year-old centre-back has been progressively frozen out by Monaco head coach Adi Hütter. The Austrian manager has left Maripan out of the matchday squad that won 2-0 at Olympique Lyonnais last Saturday. The Chilean was an unused substitute for Monaco’s season-opening 1-0 home win against promoted Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne. Maripan joined Monaco from La Liga side Alavés in a €18m deal five years ago. He went on to feature 150 times for the Principality side, logging thirteen goals and two assists. The outlet understands that Torino would be keen to lure the experienced centre-back as part of a l...

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27Aug By Football FlameNo Comments

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Report: Youssoufa Moukoko Nearing Transfer to OGC Nice

Youssoufa Moukoko has been on his way out for months, but now it looks like it might actually be happen. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Borussia Dortmund and the French club OGC Nice have agreed to terms over Moukoko, and the 19-year-old is scheduled to have his medical today. Youssoufa Moukoko’s career has always been promising, but he’s never quite managed to take off on the level that he could have. Since he was a young teenager setting goal-scoring records left and right with youth squads, he has been heralded as a generational talent. While he’s never quite lived up to that label, he’s at least proven that, when he plays, he can somewhat consistently find the back of the net. Unfortunately, that has never been enough. Whether it be his below-average passing, pressing, or what...

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