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17Jun

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‘I’m against extremes and divisive ideas’, says Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Sociedad at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2024 in Paris, France.France superstar and captain Kylian Mbappe on Sunday declared himself “against extremes and divisive ideas” when asked about crucial upcoming legislative elections in the country.Mbappe did not explicitly speak out against or in favour of any party ahead of the elections, the first round of which will take place on June 30 with the second round on July 7.However, the striker defended comments made on Saturday by his teammate Marcus Thuram, saying he “had not gone too far” in calling on the country “to fight every day to stop” the far-right National...

15Jun

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Dembélé says he performs better at PSG because of Luis Enrique and physios

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain poses for a 'selfie' with the PlayStation Player Of The Match award after the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has spoken while on international duty about his recent form.The forward says he’s arriving to the French national team at the UEFA European Championship in better form now due to better conditioning and a more understanding coach in his current club.“I hope it will continue like this. [What’s helping me is] the preparation with the PSG staff: the physical trainers, the physios...”“Luis Enrique has also given me rest in some games. ...

27May

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PSG and French football prepare for challenges of post-Mbappe era

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain is seen in action during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes on June 03, 2023 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain finished the season with a domestic double after beating Lyon in Saturday's French Cup final but will now start building for another assault on the Champions League next year, this time without Kylian Mbappe.The France captain brought the curtain down on his seven-year spell at PSG in the 2-1 win over Lyon, in which he failed to add to his club-record tally of 256 goals as Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz netted on the night.It was a deserved victory against a Lyon team who had been the best side in France in the second half of the season, after sitting bottom of the table in December.But...

25May

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PSG wins the French Cup and the double in Kylian Mbappe’s last game

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe kisses the trophy on the podium after winning the French Cup Final football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on May 25, 2024. Paris beat Lyon 2-1 in the French Cup final and completed the double in Kylian Mbappé’s last game for the club on Saturday.France winger Ousmane Dembele and Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG in the first half.Lyon defender Jake O'Brien got a consolation goal in the second half.PSG won the league and cup for the first time since 2020 when it achieved a domestic treble by also lifting the now defunct League Cup.Despite losing in the final, Lyon still qualified for the Europa League by fin...

20May

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Radoslaw Majecki extends his contract until 2028

Radoslaw MAJECKI (asm) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lyon and Monaco at Groupama Stadium on April 28, 2024 in Lyon, France.AS Monaco are delighted to announce the extension of Radoslaw Majecki's contract. The 24-year-old Polish goalkeeper is now tied to the club until June 2028.After arriving from Legia Warsaw in the winter of 2020 and spending last season on loan at Cercle Brugge, Radoslaw Majecki played an active role in the club’s results in the second half of the 2023-24 season, contributing to the return to the Champions League, finishing 2nd in Ligue 1.At the start of January, his match against RC Lens in the Coupe de France, crowned by a successful penalty shoot-out that gave his side victory, launched his season in the best possible way.In Ligue 1 Uber Eats, the 1.93m ...

19May

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Luis Enrique Guides PSG to Ligue 1 Dominance

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique answers journalists during a press conference at Campus PSG on May 18, 2024 in Paris, France.Despite welcoming a new manager in Luis Enrique this 2023-24 season, Paris Saint-Germain continued their Ligue 1 dominance, clinching their 12th league title this campaign. After several years coaching FC Barcelona and the Spain national football team, Enrique ventured to France for the first time in his coaching career after joining PSG last summer to become their manager. The 54-year-old has the PSG squad dominating in several categories, which helps explain why they won the league this season. The Parisians are first in goals scored (75), first in expected goals (67.4), and second in shots (493). Other impressive stats from the capital ...

18May

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Lille, Brest contest Champions League spot as French season ends

Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca, coach of Lille OSC, and players of Lille celebrate following victory during the Ligue 1 match between Lille OSC and Olympique Marseille at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on May 20, 2023 in Lille, France.Paris Saint-Germain were confirmed as champions for a record-extending 12th time late last month with three games to spare.Monaco have secured second spot, thereby confirming a return to the Champions League for the first time since 2018/19.Behind them it is between Lille and Brest to see who takes the third automatic berth in Europe's elite club competition and who has to settle for fourth place.The expansion of the Champions League from 32 teams to 36 from next season -- clubs will go into one single pool and will each play eight games against different opponents r...

15May

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PSG Star Signals Olympic Ambition Amidst Real Madrid Summer Transfer Move

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint - Germain in action during the French Ligue 1 (L1) soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Toulouse FC at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France on May 12, 2024.Last Friday, Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé announced that he’d leave the club after this season. His contract expires next month, and the 25-year-old is heading to Real Madrid. One of the questions ahead of his arrival is the Summer Olympics.Real Madrid will not be releasing any of its players for the summer games, which includes the Frenchman. However, the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner commented on the situation and hinted at his desire to play, but understood that if it’s not possible to do so.“Everything that has to do with winning makes me happy,” Mbappé said (h/t Le10Sp...

11May

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Kylian Mbappe confirms exit from Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes on June 03, 2023 in Paris, France.French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain after this season, opening the door for his expected move to join Real Madrid.PSG plays Sunday against Toulouse, Mbappe's last appearance in front of the home crowd, and finishes with a French Cup final May 15 against Lyon.Mbappe posted his farewell thoughts via Instagram, saying in part that he would not be staying beyond this season."Hi everyone, it's Kylian. I wanted to speak to you," Mbappe told fans."I've always said that I would speak with you when the time comes and so I wanted to announce to you all that it's my last year...

8May

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‘I didn’t do enough,’ laments Mbappé after PSG exit Champions League

Kylian Mbappe of PSG in action during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) at Parc des Princes stadium on May 7, 2024 in Paris, France.Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé shouldered the blame for their 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday which saw them exit the Champions League semifinals 2-0 on aggregate.Mbappé, who is set to leave PSG in the summer with Real Madrid a likely destination, missed two good chances in the second leg at the Parc des Princes.“I tried to help my team as best as I could but I didn't do enough,” Mbappé said.“I'm the guy who should score goals and be decisive. When things are good, I take all the limelight and when they are not, you have to take the shadow.“That's n...

25Apr

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PSG win again, but title party delayed by Monaco

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal with teammate Kylian Mbappe during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between FC Lorient and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Du Moustoir on April 24, 2024 in Lorient, France. Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait at least a few more days to clinch the French league title.Kylian Mbappe scored twice and provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Lorient on Wednesday, but there were no celebrations because second-placed Monaco beat Lille 1-0 later in the evening.PSG lead Ligue 1 by 11 points with four games remaining and can clinch a record-extending 12th title at home on Saturday against Le Havre.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleLuis Enrique's side remain on course for a treble of trophies in Mbappe's final season with th...

22Apr

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PSG beat Lyon 4-1 with Mbappe on bench as title looms

Paris Saint-Germain's Portuguese forward #09 Goncalo Ramos (L) fights for the ball with Lyon's Angolan Belgian defender #22 Clinton Mata during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 21, 2024.Paris Saint-Germain have played the whole game without Kylian Mbappe and still routed Lyon 4-1 at home to move closer to a record-extending 12th French league title.PSG are 11 points ahead of second-placed Monaco with five games left for each side. Third-placed Brest are out of contention after earlier losing 2-0 at home to Monaco.Mbappe watched from the bench at Parc des Princes as his teammates moved 2-0 ahead after only six minutes, with Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic turning in a cross for an own...

21Apr

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Lens, Rennes win in France, on track for a Europe spots

Nampalys MENDY of Lens and Florian SOTOCA of Lens during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lens and Clermont at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on April 20, 2024 in Lens, France.Lens have scraped a 1-0 win against rock-bottom Clermont in the French league after Rennes coasted past Nantes 3-0 as both stayed on track for a European place.The top six qualify for European competitions next season. Lens were sixth and Rennes seventh after Saturday's matches.Florian Sotoca put Lens ahead from a penalty in the second minute.Club-record signing Elye Wahi missed three chances to score for Lens and the striker was jeered by home fans when he was taken off near the end.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleEarlier, striker Arnaud Kalimuendo opened the scoring for Rennes in the 67th minute ...

17Apr

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Cameroon’s Simon Ngapandouetnbu to extend contract with Marseille

Simon NGAPANDOUETNBU of Marseille during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats between Stade Brestois 29 and Olympique de Marseille at Stade Francis Le Ble on February 18, 2024 in Brest, France.According to La Provence, Simon Ngapandouetnbu (21) has extended his contract with Olympique de Marseille with his current deal set to expire in June. The third choice goalkeeper at the club was developed in the Marseille academy system but is yet to make an appearance since signing a professional contract in 2019. He’s expected to sign for another two years with his training club but this time there comes with it the expectation that he will be sent on loan for further development. Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleSelected by Rigobert Song for Cameroon in the 2022 World Cup, ...

17Apr

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Al-Khelaïfi: ‘I had total confidence in my coach’

Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi (R) and Paris Saint Germain's Portuguese Football Advisor Luis Campos attend a training session in Poissy, west of Paris, on April 9, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA champions league quarter-final first leg football match against Barcelona.Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi spoke to PSG TV of his pride and joy after qualifying for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals away to FC Barcelona on Tuesday.NASSER AL-KHELAÏFI :"It's magnificent. Honestly, being in the semi-finals, winning here in Barcelona, it's a historic moment. A beautiful moment, a fantastic moment for us. It's one of the best moments of my life. It's special for us. We win here after having lost, everyone doubted, everyone criticised us. "But I ...

13Apr

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Mikautadze brace boosts Metz in French relegation fight

Lens' Portuguese midfielder #10 David Pereira da Costa (L) and Lens' Ecuadorian midfielder #13 Jhoanner Chavez (C) fight for the ball with Metz' Georgian French forward #10 Georges Mikautadze during the French L1 football match between FC Metz and RC Lens at the Saint-Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-les-Metz, eastern France, on April 12, 2024.Georges Mikautadze's first-half double gave Metz a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Lens and secured three vital points for the home club in their bid to avoid relegation from France's top tier.It was Metz's first win after three consecutive defeats. They remain second-to-last, but Metz are now level on 26 points with Lorient, the team immediately above them.Nantes and Le Havre have 28 points, and Clermont are last with 21.The bottom two teams go ...

9Apr

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Brest edge closer to Europe, Montpellier sink Lorient

Metz's French-Ivorian defender #08 Ismael Traore (L) fights for the ball with Brest's French midfielder #45 Mahdi Camara during the French L1 football match between Stade Brestois 29 (Brest) and FC Metz at Stade Francis-Le Ble in Brest, western France, on April 7, 2024. Brest moved a step closer to qualifying for European football with a win over Metz, whilst Montpellier put Lorient into further relegation trouble. Our recap of Sunday's early match and multiplex action.Brest 4-3 Metz: Les Pirates edge closer to the Champions League despite Metz fightbackStade Brestois came from one-goal down to win over FC Metz at home, as Les Pirates go 9 points clear of OGC Nice to edge ever-closer to Champions League qualification. Metz took a surprise lead against the second-placed side in L...

2Apr

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PSG edge past Marseille to take step closer to Ligue 1 title

Goncalo Ramos of PSG celebrates his goal during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Velodrome on March 31, 2024 in Marseille, France.Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overcame a controversial first-half sending-off to win 2-0 away to bitter rivals Marseille in Ligue 1, with Portuguese duo Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos scoring their goals.Marseille’s hopes of a first home league win against PSG since November 2011 were raised when the away side had Lucas Beraldo sent off five minutes before the interval. But the Qatar-owned club still came out on top, with Vitinha exchanging passes with Ousmane Dembele before firing home a superb opening goal in the 53rd minute on a wet night at the Velodrome.Marseille, who had been unbeaten at home thi...

1Apr

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Marseille coach Jean-Louis Gasset concerned about Marseille injury list

Coach of Olympique de Marseille Jean-Louis Gasset during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Villarreal CF at Velodrome on March 7, 2024 in Marseille, France.Olympique de Marseille coach Jean-Louis Gasset expressed concern regarding the team’s lengthy injury list in the wake of the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night.Les Phocéens caused Luis Enrique’s side numerous problems in the first half, with Jordan Veretout going close more than once before the Parisians were reduced to ten men following a controversial red card for defender Beraldo. As it was, the Parisians emerged victorious as the more clinical side, despite not being at their fluent best. Coach Gasset was proud of the efforts of his players, and ...

1Apr

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Vitinha: “I’m very proud of my team-mates”

Vitinha of PSG in action during the French Cup (Coupe de France) quarterfinal match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice (OGCN) at Parc des Princes stadium on March 13, 2024 in Paris, France.The Paris Saint-Germain coach and Vitinha spoke to PSGTV after the Red and Blues' impressive 0-2 win at the Velodrome on Matchday 27 of Ligue 1.LUIS ENRIQUE"I think we should be happy. The negative point is maybe that we were far from our best in the first half. We made a lot of mistakes. We made mistakes in situations where it's dangerous to lose the ball. The match changed with the sending off, but I think that in the second half we were very good, very serious, very strict, very solid and very united. We defended very well, we tried to control our opponents and we waited for the...