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12Jan

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1, Lionel Messi, NEWS, PSG

Messi lifts PSG after return from World Cup

Hugo Ekitike #44 of Paris Saint-Germain is congratulated after scoring his side's first goal by teammates Neymar #10 of Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi #30 of Paris Saint-Germain and Sergio Ramos #4 of Paris Saint-Germain during the Paris Saint-Germain V Angers, French Ligue 1 regular season match at Parc des Princes on January 11th 2022 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi scored in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 win over Angers in Ligue 1 on Wednesday on his first appearance since leading Argentina to victory in the World Cup in Qatar. Messi had been rested for PSG’s first three matches following the long break in the season caused by the World Cup but he returned to training in Paris a week ago and was back in the starting line-up for this game against Ligue 1’s bottom side. The win, which came t...

11Jan

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Ligue 1, Lionel Messi, NEWS, PSG

Messi set for first PSG tie since World Cup victory

Lionel Messi (10) of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Semi-Final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022, in Lusail City, Qatar.Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash at home against Angers today, as the Qatar-owned club look to tie the Argentine down to a new contract. The 35-year-old took part in training with his teammates yesterday, a little over three weeks after inspiring Argentina to victory over France on penalties in an epic World Cup final in Qatar. He was granted a two-week holiday back in his home country following the tournament, before returning to Paris and being given a guard of honour at PSG’s training ground last Wednesday. The s...

7Jan

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Carlos Soler, French Cup, PSG

Late goals help PSG advance in French Cup

Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler (2nd-R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with his teammates Brazilian defender Marquinhos (L), French defender Nordi Mukiele (3rd-R) and Spanish defender Sergio Ramos (R) during the French Cup round of 64 football match between La Berrichonne de Châteauroux and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the stade Gaston-Petit in Chateauroux, central France on January 6, 2023.Paris Saint-Germain have needed two late goals to scrape a 3-1 win at third-tier Chateauroux in the French Cup round of 64. PSG coach Christophe Galtier rested star forwards Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi yet still started with seven international players against a side sitting in a lowly 14th place in the third division. PSG have won the cup a record 14 times bu...

3Jan

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Ligue 1, NEWS, PSG

Paris Saint-Germain suffer first loss of season

Kylain Mbappe #7 of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the Ligue 1 match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on January 01, 2023 in Lens, France.Paris Saint-Germain, without World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Neymar, lost for the first time in any competition since March 20 last year when they were defeated 3-1 at Lens on Sunday. “Lens deserved their win,” said PSG coach Christophe Galtier. Lois Openda scored one and set up another as Lens, who have only lost once in Ligue 1 this season, closed the gap on PSG at the top to four points after 17 rounds. “We are happy to be four points behind,” said Lens coach Franck Haise. “This victory proves that we can beat anyone in this championship.” PSG’s last loss was more than nine months ago when they fell 3-0 at...

29Dec

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Kylian Mbappe, Ligue 1, PSG

Mbappe to the rescue after red card spoils Neymar’s return to PSG duty

Kylian Mbappe #7 of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball against Jean Ricner Bellegarde #17 of RC Strasbourg Alsace during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg at Parc des Princes on December 28, 2022 in Paris, France.Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time penalty to seal a 2-1 win for Paris Saint-Germain over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Wednesday before admitting he will never get over France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina. Mbappe was back in action 10 days after scoring a hat-trick in the final but then seeing the South Americans win in a penalty shootout. PSG had Neymar sent off for two yellow cards as the Brazilian made an unhappy return to action following his country’s elimination in the World Cup quarter-finals. Captain Marquinhos had put the hosts ahead...

13Nov

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Mbappe on target as PSG thrash Auxerre

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint Germain (C) celebrating the opening goal of PSG with his teammates during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and AJ Auxerre at Parc des Princes on November 13, 2022 in Paris, France.Paris St-Germain moved five points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a dominant display to see off Auxerre in their final match before the break for the World Cup. They opened the scoring in the 11th minute at the Parc des Princes when Lionel Messi played a lovely chipped ball over the top to Nuno Mendes, who found Kylian Mbappe in the middle and the France striker volleyed home. For all PSG's possession, that was one of only two shots in the first half, which was their lowest total in a league game since May 2021. The cutting edge came in the second half as Carlos Soler d...

31Oct

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Neymar, PSG

Neymar Trial Wraps Up In Spain After Prosecutors Drop Charges

Neymar Jr. of Brazil celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of his team during a match between Peru and Brazil as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Nacional de Lima on October 13, 2020 in Lima, Peru.Brazilian superstar Neymar's trial in Spain over his transfer to Barcelona in 2013 is expected to wrap up Monday after Spanish prosecutors last week dropped their fraud charges against the player. The 30-year-old and the eight other defendants -- including his parents who manage his affairs and two former Barca presidents -- will be allowed to make closing arguments to the Barcelona court. Neymar, who now plays for Paris Saint-Germain who on Wednesday face Juventus in the Champions League, and his parents have been granted permission by the court to testify...

30Oct

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Ligue 1, Lionel Messi, PSG

Paris Saint-Germain wins Ligue 1 duel 4-3 against Troyes

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint Germain (R) celebrating his goal with his teammate Lionel Messi of Paris Saint Germain (L) during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and ESTAC Troyes at Parc des Princes on October 29, 2022 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain won a French Ligue 1 week 13 duel Saturday 4-3 against Troyes. Troyes’ Mama Balde gave his team an early lead in the third minute before Carlos Soler leveled in the 24th minute at Parc des Princes in Paris.Balde netted another in the 52nd minute but just three minutes later, Argentine star Lionel Messi took the stage. He sparked the comeback with a screamer, then, his partners in crime, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, scored in the 62nd and 77th minutes, respectively. A goal in the 88th minute by Ante Palaversa was not e...