Follow live coverage of Arsenal vs PSG in the Champions League today When European club competition was originally devised back in 1955, it was in the form of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, the predecessor to the UEFA Cup and Europa League. As the name hints, the competition was originally designed to promote European trade fairs, […]
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On October 28, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, there will be a new winner of the Ballon d’Or, the highest individual accolade in men’s football. By common consent, the leading contenders are Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who scored in Real Madrid’s Champions League final victory, and Spanish midfielder Rodri, who excelled in triumphant
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There’s no ‘I’ in team but there is one in ‘best player in the world’ and that, one and all, is where the Ballon d’Or comes in. Crowning the number one footballer in the world over the last year may seem like a fool’s errand given the multitude of nuances involved, but that’s what the
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French football is going through a very delicate moment. In fact, it is almost critical. Kylian Mbapp’s departure to Real Madrid will not only affect the quality of football in the French top division, but it is also having a major impact on the overall economy of Ligue 1. At the moment, it is the
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Kylian Mbappe was substituted by Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique for the second game running as they were held to a goalless draw with AS Monaco on Friday night. The 25-year-old was named in the starting XI as the Ligue 1 leaders attempted to go 14 points clear of Brest at the summit at the
Paris Saint-Germain have enough of an advantage in Ligue 1 that Sunday’s result might likely won’t define their campaign. However ahead of the resumption of the Champions League, Luis Enrique has work to do after a disappointing 2-2 draw at home to Brest. Things started so well for the Parisian club, taking a 2-0 lead
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Paris Saint-Germain kept up their pursuit of another Ligue 1 title with a victory away from home at Lens on Sunday evening. However, their 2-0 win wasn’t without jeopardy as the hosts missed a penalty inside six minutes before being reduced to 10 players as Jonathan Gradit was sent off a bad foul. David Beckham
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Kylian Mbappe is hoping to avoid a repeat of last year’s summer transfer saga by setting a deadline to decide whether he will stay at Paris Saint-Germain or leave for Real Madrid. The 25-year-old has six months left on his current contract with the French champions and is eligible to speak with other clubs about
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PSG’s control of the ball but few good chances cost them in a 1-1 draw agasint Lille that saw them concede in the 95th minute after Kylian Mbappe’s 67th minute penalty, although they remain top of Ligue 1 by five points. PSG started the game busily, limiting the home side to two shots in the
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Taylor Swift‘s globe-spanning Eras Tour has already produced a successful concert film and will continue deep into 2024. The tour will encompass the end of the domestic soccer season in Europe — and it could negatively affect one of France‘s biggest sides. Olympique Lyonnais are in the midst of a difficult season and could suffer
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