Tag: Paris Saint-Germain

30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

PSG boss wary of Arsenal’s comeback ability

LILLE, FRANCE - APRIL 1: PSG coach Luis Enrique speaks to the media during the post-match press conference following 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. Luis Enrique warned his Paris Saint-Germain side not to let their guard down "for a second" at the Parc des Princes or they risk finding themselves back at square one in their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. Ousmane Dembele's fourth-minute strike was enough to hand PSG control of the tie at the Emirates Stadium, but they may yet come to rue the pair of late misses from Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos that cost them the chance to get out of sight in this tie. Certainly, ...

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30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arteta explains ‘clear’ reason why Arsenal lost to PSG

London, United Kingdom - April 29: head coach Mikel Arteta of Arsenal FC gestures 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. Mikel Arteta pointed to Arsenal's torrid injury record compared to Paris Saint-Germain's after losing Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg. The Gunners will head to Paris next week trailing 1-0 after Ousmane Dembele silenced the Emirates Stadium crowd with the only goal on Tuesday night. PSG outclassed Arsenal on the night, in stark contrast to the 2-0 win the Gunners recorded in the same stadium against the same opponents last October. Asked why the performances, from both teams, differed so much, Arteta highlighted his seven ...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Arsenal to host PSG in UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg

TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (C) applauds as he leads a training session at the Arsenal Training centre in Colney, north of London, on April 28, 2025, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) Arsenal are in final preparations mode for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium later on Tuesday. The Gunners were not in action over the past weekend, but did officially lose out on the title with Liverpool's big win over Tottenham Hotspur confirming what had been coming for some time. They last played in the last four in 2009, and have only made the final onc...

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28Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

PSG hope to have Dembele firing for Arsenal Champions League showdown

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 25: Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and OGC Nice at on April 25, 2025 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain's chances of beating Arsenal and reaching the Champions League final may depend to a large extent on Ousmane Dembele rediscovering the form in front of goal that made him Europe's most lethal finisher in the first three months of this year. Dembele scored 25 goals in 20 games in all competitions for PSG between mid-December and mid-March, his statistics those of a player completely transformed as he was turned by coach Luis Enrique from a winger into a central striker. That included a crucial goal against Liverpool at Anfield on the way to PSG winning their Champions League last...

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23Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

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 EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

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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11Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

Ligue 1

Mbappe has PSG bank accounts frozen as he chases €55m unpaid wages claim

Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France dejected during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Kylian Mbappe's legal team is making aggressive moves to resolve the dispute surrounding a claim of €55 million ($61 million) in unpaid wages from PSG.Legal expert Thomas Clay said Mbappé has been authorised to make a precautionary seizure of the money, which has been frozen from PSG’s bank accounts on Thursday. A legal hearing is scheduled for May 26.“This story has been going on for just over a year now. One year was the deadline we set for ourselves for trying to resolve this dispute as peacefully as possible,” Mbappé’s main lawyer, Delphine Verheyden...

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9Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Champions League

Emery relishing PSG tie but wants European consistency

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 2: Aston Villa Manager Unai Emery during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Aston Villa FC at Amex Stadium on April 2, 2025 in Brighton, England. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says the Champions League quarter-final against his former club Paris Saint-Germain will be "special and spectacular," but he is focused on leading his side to consistent success at Europe's top level. Emery will return to Paris for Wednesday's first leg having managed the newly crowned Ligue 1 champions from 2016 to 2018, leading them to a league title in the 2017-18 season. The Spaniard, who took charge of Villa in 2022, guided the Birmingham side to their first appearance in Europe's elite club competition in over four decades and now hopes to extend thei...

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8Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

Ligue 1

Former PSG defender Zoumana Camara to become new Montpellier manager

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 1: Zoumana Camara comments for DAZN the Ligue 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lille OSC (LOSC) at Parc des Princes stadium on March 1, 2025 in Paris, France. Montpellier HSC may have found their new manager. L’Équipe reports that Zoumana Camara is expected to take over the club, who are dangerously close to being relegated into Ligue 2. On Monday, La Paillade parted ways with Jean-Louis Gasset by mutual consent. He had only been appointed as manager on a temporary basis after Montpellier parted ways with Michel Der Zakarian last October. Camara enjoyed many successful seasons in France as a player, winning three Ligue 1 titles, two Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue crowns, and a Trophée des Champions at PSG. Montpellier are at the botto...

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7Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

TRANSFERS

PSG Told to Drop Gianluigi Donnarumma, Chase Man City Transfer Target

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 05: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain passes the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Angers SCO at Parc Des Princes on April 05, 2025 in Paris, France. Paris Saint-Germain have a big decision coming up: is Gianluigi Donnarumma still their long-term answer in goal? His contract runs out in 2026, and the clock’s ticking. Since arriving from AC Milan in 2021, Donnarumma has had his share of standout moments—like the penalty shootout heroics against Liverpool this year. But he’s also made costly errors, including the one against Real Madrid in 2022, that raise questions about his reliability on the biggest stage. If the capital club decides that the Italian shot-stopper isn’t the guy they want to move forward with, they’ll need t...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

PSG beats Angers to claim fourth straight Ligue 1 title

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 05: Desire Doué #14 of Parsi Saint-Germain celebrate with teammattes after scoring the opening goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Angers SCO at Parc des Princes on April 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images) Paris Saint-Germain are Ligue 1 champs yet again. Luis Enrique's side claimed another French title after a 1-0 win over Angers on Saturday at Parc des Princes. Désiré Doué scored for PSG in the victory on an assist from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The title is PSG's 13th overall, a French record, fourth in a row and their 11th in 13 seasons.With six games remaining on the league calendar, it marks the third occasion that the title has been clinched this early with PSG previously winning the 2016 title with e...

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27Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Paris Saint-Germain owners eyeing takeover of Spanish fallen giant

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Nasser Al-Khelaifi owner of PSG applauds the fans during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on March 11, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Paris Saint-Germain and their Qatar owners are aiming to expand their multi-club project, and a historic Spanish club are one of the sides being lined up for a takeover. In recent weeks, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), which is the group that owns a majority stake of PSG, have looked to increase their investment in other sports or sport companies. They are involved in Formula 1 and the NBA, and now they have their eyes trained on Malaga, who are currently owned by the Spanish hotel and real estate group BlueBay,...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

NEWS

Mbappe returns to France squad as PSG’s Doue earns first call-up

Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on March 12, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Captain Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named Thursday for this month's UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up. Mbappe, 26, was left out of the last two France squads by coach Didier Deschamps for the Nations League group stage in October and November. The Real Madrid superstar was initially dropped because of fitness concerns, before later being left out amidst headlines about his private life. Deschamps said at the time that ...

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6Mar By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

Champions League

Liverpool stuns Paris St. Germain late in first leg of Champions League clash

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 5: Harvey Elliott of Liverpool scores his goal to make it 0-1 during the UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain v Liverpool at the Parc des Princes on March 5, 2025 in Paris France. Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner 47 seconds after coming on to help his side earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris St. Germain, which outplayed the Premier League leader during the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday. Elliott slotted home in the 87th minute against the run of play after a pass from fellow substitute Darwin Nunez for a victory in Paris that Liverpool hardly deserved after goalkeeper Alisson kept it in the game with a string of magnificent saves. Liverpool's goal was its first shot on target and sec...

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17Feb By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

TRANSFERS

Man Utd,PSG want to sign Victor Osimhen

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - FEBRUARY 9: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray runs off the ball during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have both indicated a willingness to trigger the release clause in Victor Osimhen's contract with Napoli and are now in talks with the Nigeria international, a report has claimed. Osimhen was heavily linked with Chelsea last summer but, after seeing talks collapse late on, ultimately joined Turkish side Galatasaray on loan for the season. There is no option for a permanent transfer in the agreement. While Galatasaray are keen to retain Osimhen, they are facing an uphill battle and Yagiz Sabuncuoglu has revealed both United and PS...

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9Feb By Silver Emmanuel26 Comments

Ligue 1

Ousmane Dembele named Ligue 1 Player of the Month

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. The French players’ union – Union Nationale des Footballeurs Professionnels – have announced that PSG striker Ousmane Dembele (27) has been named Ligue 1 Player of the Month for January. The former Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona winger is on fire at the moment. Dembélé scored 13 goals since the turn of the year, including eight in Ligue 1. Dembele rocked to the top of Ligue 1 goalscoring charts with 16 strikes. Dembélé notably clinched a hat-trick against Brest last week and was on target again twice against AS Monaco on Friday. Dembele has won the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award for the first time since Marc...

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5Feb By Silver Emmanuel17 Comments

Ligue 1

PSG boss Enrique react to win over Le Mans in French Cup

Headcoach of Paris Saint Germain Luis ENRIQUE during the French Cup match between Le Mans and Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Marie-Marvingt on February 4, 2025 in Le Mans, France. Paris Saint-Germain earned a 2-0 victory over Le Mans in the Coupe de France Round of 16 on Tuesday night at Stade Marie-Marvingt. The opening goal came in the 25th minute, following a costly mistake in Le Mans’ build-up play. After receiving the ball from his goalkeeper, Alexandre Lauray attempted a short pass, but Gonçalo Ramos intercepted it. The ball quickly found its way to Désiré Doué, who took control and coolly slotted it past goalkeeper Ewan Hatfout with a right-footed shot. Bradley Barcola put the game beyond doubt in the 71st minute. He raced past the defenders to collect a long pass, cut inside the b...

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3Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

TRANSFERS

Fiorentina sign Ndour from PSG for 5m plus sale clause

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 11: Cher Ndour (73) of Besiktas celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team between Besiktas and Bodrum FK at Besiktas Park on January 11, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. Fiorentina have officially signed Italy Under-21 international Cher Ndour from Paris Saint-Germain for €5m plus 50 per cent of his sell-on fee. The midfielder had been on loan at Besiktas, but had to terminate that agreement five months early after 22 competitive appearances in which he contributed one goal and two assists. He had also been linked with Genoa, Lazio, Torino and Bologna, but ultimately signed for Fiorentina after undergoing a medical yesterday. Ndour completed the transfer for a low-cost fee of just €5m, although as part of the agreement, Paris Saint-Germain will pocket 50 per...

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30Jan By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

Champions League

Man City and PSG win to advance in Champions League

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Savinho and Ederson after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Manchester City and Club Brugge KV at City of Manchester Stadium on January 29, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Manchester City stayed in the Champions League, barely. Paris Saint-Germain saved its elite status in style. Both had risked embarrassing exits before winning on Wednesday, grateful to be among the 24 teams in the knockout stage. In the new playoffs-round draw Friday, they will also find defending champion Real Madrid or Bayern Munich who finished in mid-table after the 36-team standings was finalized. City flirted with a disaster before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 ...

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23Jan By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

TRANSFERS

Juventus sign PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani on loan

TURIN, ITALY - JANUARY 16: Juventus Unveil New Signing Kolo Muani at Juventus creator lab on January 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) For the entirety of the first half of the 2024-25 season, Juventus have relied on Dusan Vlahovic to play from the start in just about every game he’s been available for. And in the handful of games that Vlahovic has missed due to injury, Thiago Motta has been forced to try and find some sort of makeshift solution, playing just about every other attacking player he has as a false nine in some point in time. But now, as we sit here about to hit the last week of January, another healthy striker has finally arrived. It’s very much a short-term option to what has been a season-long problem to dte, ...

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