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15Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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PSG centre-back hands transfer request following Club World Cup

LILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 1: Marquinhos of PSG celebrates his goal with Lucas Beraldo during the French Cup semifinal football match between USL Dunkerque and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on April 1, 2025 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Last night, Paris Saint-Germain fell 3-0 at the hands of Premier League side Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Following the loss, Lucas Beraldo reportedly handed a transfer request to the Champions League winners' board. As many of his teammates in PSG's backline, Beraldo had a real hard time stopping Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro as Chelsea dominated Luis Enrique's side in the final. However, he proved many times last season that he was able to step up to the plate and replace Marquinhos or Willian Pach...

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12Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bale: Dembélé clear favourite for Ballon d’Or

Ousmane Dembele right winger of PSG and France during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. Gareth Bale believes Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is the front runner for this season's Ballon D'or award "by some way." Dembélé and PSG face Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday as they look to cap off a remarkable campaign with another trophy. The French side won Ligue 1 and finally clinched their first Champions League title in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in Munich in May. Dembélé has been instrumental to their recent success, with 35 goals and 16 assists in 53 matches this term. Former Real Madrid, Tottenham and Wales ...

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29Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Neom reach agreement with OGC Nice over Marcin Bulka transfer

Goalkeeper Marcin Bulka plays during the international friendly match between Poland and Moldova at Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland, on June 6, 2025. This game is part of preparations ahead of upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifying matches. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) As already reported by The Guardian, Marcin Bulka (25) has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Neom SC. Foot Mercato now understands that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. OGC Nice are looking to sell Bulka this summer. His contract expires next summer and talks between the Polish goalkeeper and Le Gym over a renewal have been at an impasse for several months. Discussions are not expected to resume, nor are Nice open to losing the player on a free transfer. A summer de...

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28Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Nantes captain Pedro Chirivella joins Panathinaikos

Pedro CHIRIVELLA of Nantes during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Auxerre and Nantes on May 10, 2025 at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps in Auxerre, France. Nantes have announced that club captain Pedro Chirivella (28) has joined Panathinaikos. The Spanish midfielder arrived in Ligue 1 five years ago upon the expiry of his Liverpool contract. The Valencia CF youth product has since been elected captain and has been a key member in Les Canaris’ midfield and was a part of the club’s Coupe de France triumph back in 2022. Chirivella was to enter his final contract year with Nantes. Eventually, he would pursue his career in Greece. “An exemplary captain, Pedro always wore our colors with pride and determination. A respected leader both on and off the pitch, he left his mark on the history of FC N...

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13Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Pogba aiming to return with Monaco after doping ban

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Paul Pogba attend the "Highest 2 Lowest" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with Monaco as he seeks a return to football after a doping suspension. The French World Cup winner, 32, is moving towards a return to his homeland with the Ligue 1 side. Football Flame understands discussions have revolved around the midfielder signing a two-year contract with Monaco, who hope to close the deal in the coming days. Talks have been ongoing for a number of weeks, with Pogba training before pre-season as he plots his return to action.Pogba was provi...

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5Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Como block Inter move for Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas, head coach of Como 1907, watches the Serie A match between US Lecce and Como in Lecce, Italy, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Inter Milan's bid to bring in Cesc Fabregas as a replacement for Simone Inzaghi stalled on Thursday when Como refused them permission to talk with their coach. Inzaghi left on Tuesday following Inter's humiliating 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Reports subsequently linked Inter with a move for the former Spain international Fabregas. "We communicated our refusal directly to the president of Inter, who accepted it with the courtesy and clarity expected between clubs who hold a mutual respect," Como said in a statement. "For this reason, we are treating the persistent ru...

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2Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Marseille keen to negotiate new loan for Ismael Bennacer

Ismael Bennacer of AC Milan is in action during the Serie A Eniline 2024/25 match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images) According to a report from Foot Mercato, Olympique de Marseille have ruled out triggering their option to purchase Ismael Bennacer (27) from AC Milan, but that does not mean that the Algerian international does not have a future in the South of France. Foot Mercato writes that Marseille would be keen to negotiate a new loan for the midfielder. Previous reports have suggested that Marseille were reluctant to bring Bennacer back on his current terms, as he is thought to be one of the higher earners in the squad. However, perhaps a new deal would open the way ...

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1Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barcelona send message to Luis Enrique and PSG after Champions League triumph

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele and Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate the victory with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images) Paris Saint-Germain finally won the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club’s history after a strong and confident performance against Inter Milan in the final. For years, PSG had come close but never managed to go all the way. After so many tearful nights in Europe, they can now celebrate the biggest success in their history. The man behind this special moment is Luis Enrique, as the former Barcelona manager guided his team with calm and class throughout the season. With...

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29May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Dembele prioritising PSG success over Ballon d’Or – ‘Much more important things’

LILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 1: Ousmane Dembele of PSG celebrates his goal during the French Cup semifinal football match between USL Dunkerque and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on April 1, 2025 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Ousmane Dembele is enjoying his most productive season ever in front of goal, firing PSG to a fourth successive Ligue 1 title, a second consecutive Coupe de France and a UEFA Champions League final against Inter. The Frenchman is in the running for football's greatest individual honour, the Ballon d'Or, but the team comes first for the former Barcelona forward. Ousmane Dembele could secure himself more than one piece of silverware when Paris Saint-Germain take on Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. Th...

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25May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcola helps PSG win French Cup ahead of UEFA Champions League final

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 24: Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with the trophy and his teammate after winning the French Cup Final against Stade De Reims at Stade de France on May 24, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images) Bradley Barcola scored two goals and set up another as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final on Saturday, before switching their focus back to the quest for a breakthrough continental title. Barcola was assisted twice by Desire Doue and created a goal for right back Achraf Hakimi late in the first half. The victory gave PSG a record-extending 16th Coupe de France – six more than next-best Marseille – and completed a domestic treble, having sealed a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title in domina...

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18May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Saint-Etienne relegated as PSG celebrate with fans

39 Matvey SAFONOV (psg) - 08 Fabian RUIZ PENA (psg) - 25 Nuno MENDES (psg) - 01 Gianluigi DONNARUMMA (psg) - 21 Lucas HERNANDEZ (psg) - 07 Khvicha KVARATSKHELIA (psg) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Paris and Auxerre on May 17, 2025 at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Saint-Etienne, one of Ligue 1's most storied clubs, has been relegated as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated their title with their fans on the final matchday. Despite support from 38,000 buoyant spectators at sold-out Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Etienne lost to Toulouse 3-2 on Saturday and could not avoid the drop. Saint-Etienne, who dominated French soccer during the 1960s and '70s, joined last-placed Montpellier as the demoted teams. Saint-Etienne return immediately to Ligue 2. Le Havre avoided their fate by w...

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12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mason Greenwood to get transfer wish as Premier League clubs ‘weigh up’ deal

LILLE, FRANCE - MAY 4: Coach of Olympique de Marseille Roberto De Zerbi, Mason Greenwood of Marseille following the Ligue 1 football match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on May 4, 2025 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. Mason Greenwood could secure the Premier League return he craves in the next 12 months with two top-flight clubs now supposedly ready to pursue a deal for the former Manchester United forward. Greenwood, 23, moved to France last summer in a deal worth £26million after being informed he had no future at Old Trafford. He has delivered in a Marseille shirt, too, accumulating 20 goals and five assists across 35 games for Roberto De Zerbi's side. Despite Greenwood's fine maiden campaign in Ligue 1, it w...

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11May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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AS Monaco impressively defeat Lyon to secure Champions League qualification

Takumi MINAMINO of AS Monaco and Ainsley MAITLAND-NILES of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Monaco and Lyon on May 10, 2025 at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images) AS Monaco secured their place on the Ligue 1 podium and in next season’s UEFA Champions League thanks to a superb 2-0 victory against Olympique Lyonnais on a festive evening at the Stade Louis II. In a warm atmosphere for the last home match of the season, AS Monaco got the job done against a tough opponent. Thanks to goals from Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria, the Red and Whites have now claimed a place on the podium and thus validated their ticket for next term’s Champions League. Prince Albert II and President Dmitry Rybolovlev wer...

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4May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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PSG injury and suspension latest including Ousmane Dembele and brand new worry

Ousmane Dembele right winger of PSG and France during the Trophee des Champions match between Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco at Stadium 974 on January 5, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) A heavily-rotated Paris Saint-Germain squad fell to defeat in Ligue 1 for the second weekend running, with their focus clearly on Arsenal and the Champions League semi-finals.Last weekend PSG sacrificed their unbeaten campaign to prepare for the first-leg meeting at the Emirates Stadium, which they won 1-0 through Ousmane Dembele. Now with Arsenal set to go to Parc des Princes and attempt to turn the tie in their favour on Wednesday, the Parisiens suffered the same outcome directly beforehand on domestic duties by losing 2-1 to RC Strasbourg on Saturda...

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30Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ousmane Dembele gives update on his hamstring injury

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint Germain during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on April 29, 2025 in London, England. Ousmane Dembele proved the difference for Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Arsenal. The 27-year-old scored the only goal of the game — in just the fourth minute — to give PSG a 1-0 advantage ahead of next Wednesday's return match in the French capital. Dembele has been his club's main dangerman this year; he has been directly involved in 30 goals in 2025 — more than any other player in Europe's top five leagues. Gunners fans would have been relieved therefore to see the France forward limp off in the 70th mi...

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23Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Fabregas set to stay at Como despite Serie A interest and RB Leipzig talks

Cesc Fabregas head coach of Como 1907 gestures during the Serie A Enilive match between SS Lazio and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Cesc Fabregas has been monitored and approached by several clubs in recent weeks, but he is reportedly keen to plan his future with Como and remain at the Stadio Sinigaglia for at least another season. The Spanish coach’s character in his first year in Serie A, along with his team’s bold playing style, has not gone unnoticed, prompting several clubs to enquire about his availability. Previous reports had already indicated that Milan had added Fabregas to their shortlist of potential coaching candidates for next season, although he remained an outsider compared to na...

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23Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Donnarumma warns PSG before Arsenal game: ‘Really upset’

LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 05: Gigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint German warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group H match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on October 5, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Joao Rico/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Gigio Donnarumma was ‘really upset’ to concede a late goal against Nantes on Tuesday and warned his teammates ahead of a Champions League game against Arsenal: ‘We should not lose the ball too easily.’ The Ligue 1 giants have already won the domestic title, so their 1-1 away draw at Nantes was harmless. However, Donnarumma didn’t hide his frustration during a post-match interview with DAZN France last night. “I’m really upset, especially when we concede goals like these,” said the Italy interna...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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PSG’s Luis Enrique on Aston Villa: ‘We have never been dominated so much.’

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Luis Enrique manager / head coach of Paris Saint Germain celebrates with Joao Neves of Paris Saint Germain at full time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Aston Villa FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park on April 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Paris Saint-Germain were left clinging on against Aston Villa in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Pre-match, Luis Enrique said that his PSG side had to be “prepared to suffer” and they did indeed suffer at Villa Park. Les Parisiens raced into a two-goal lead on the night to go 5-1 up on aggregate, however, they then proceeded to collapse. Ceding control of the match, Youri Tielemans got one back before half-time before John McGinn and...

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14Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Resurgent Lyon beat Auxerre to go fourth in Ligue 1

18 Assane DIOUSSE (aja) - 69 Georges MIKAUTADZE (ol) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Auxerre and Lyon at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps on April 13, 2025 in Auxerre, France. Forward Georges Mikautadze has scored one goal and set up another as resurgent Lyon won 3-1 at Auxerre on Sunday to climb into fourth place in Ligue 1. It was Lyon's fifth win in the last six league games and moved them one point behind Marseille in third place, and one point above Lille in fifth. The top three get an automatic spot in next season's Champions League while the team in fourth enters qualifying. Mikautadze tucked away a penalty in the 54th minute after being fouled by goalkeeper Donovan Léon as he went clean through. Right back Saël Kumbedi and midfielder Corentin Tolisso then combined to set ...

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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Monaco down Marseille, close on Champions League spot

MONACO, MONACO - APRIL 12: Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima of Olympique de Marseille & Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva of AS Monaco challenge one another during the Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco FC and Olympique de Marseille on April 12, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco. Monaco have moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rivals Marseille 3-0 at home. Japan forward Takumi Minamino, Switzerland striker Breel Embolo and captain Denis Zakaria scored at Stade Louis II on Saturday as Monaco leapfrogged Marseille and moved into second place. Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record-extending 13th title last weekend with six games to spare, but the race for the three remaining Champions League places is very much on with six teams in contention. The top three ge...

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