Yazici shines as Lille cuts PSG's lead with Lorient win - football news
4 years, 1 month ago

Yazici shines as Lille cuts PSG's lead with Lorient win - football news

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Lille's Yusuf Yazici scored twice and set up another goal as it hammered Lorient 4-0 to narrow the gap with Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain to two points on Sunday. Yazici scored in each half with Luiz Araujo and Jonathan David also scoring to put second-placed Lille on 22 points from 11 games after PSG lost 3-2 at AS Monaco on Friday. In Lille, Turkey striker Yazici beat the offside trap to collect Jonathan Bamba's through ball and open the scoring with a low shot in the 29th minute. Canada forward David then scored his first goal for Lille from close range since joining from Gent during the close season, with one minute remaining.

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Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG edges past Saint-Etienne to extend lead at the top
2 days, 23 hours ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG edges past Saint-Etienne to extend lead at the top

The Hindu  

Ousmane Dembele scored twice in the first half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 on Sunday to sit seven points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table halfway through the season. PSG, which won the French Champions Trophy last weekend against Monaco in Doha, nevertheless held on and has won 13 and lost none of its 17 domestic …

Ligue 1: Dembele scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase lead
4 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Dembele scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase lead

The Hindu  

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain opened a 10-point lead at the top of the French league standings before the year-end break with a 4-2 defeat of Monaco on Wednesday in a match marred by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s injury. Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and striker Goncalo Ramos put PSG back in the lead with seven minutes left as he headed in a …

Dembélé scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase French league lead
4 weeks ago

Dembélé scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase French league lead

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MONACO — Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain opened a 10-point lead at the top of the French league standings before the year-end break with a 4-2 defeat of Monaco on Wednesday in a match marred by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s injury. Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace and striker Goncalo Ramos put PSG back in the lead with seven minutes left as he headed …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG held goalless against Auxerre; David’s brace helps Lille beat Brest
1 month, 1 week ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG held goalless against Auxerre; David’s brace helps Lille beat Brest

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Paris Saint-Germain failed to score in Ligue 1 for the first time this season as the reigning champion was denied by outstanding goalkeeping from Auxerre’s Donovan Léon in a 0-0 draw on Friday. Lille beats Brest Canadian striker Jonathan David scored two and made another as Lille brushed past Brest 3-1 to extend its unbeaten run to 10 games in …

Lyon beats local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to take fifth place in French league
2 months ago

Lyon beats local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to take fifth place in French league

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PARIS — Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal as host Lyon beat bitter local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to move up to fifth place in the French league on Sunday. Seven-time French champion Lyon moved one place and point above Nice, and one point behind Lille in fourth spot. Earlier Sunday, midfielder Tom Louchet scored six minutes into second-half stoppage time …

French Premier League: Greenwood's Winner Propel Marseille to Second Place
2 months, 1 week ago

French Premier League: Greenwood's Winner Propel Marseille to Second Place

The Hindu  

French Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain ended 2-1, with Marseille moving up to second place in the standings. Neal Maupay and Mason Greenwood scored for Marseille, while Jonathan Rowe provided the cross for Maupay's goal. Toulouse secured a 1-0 win against Reims, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches, while PSG defeated Lens 1-0, extending their winning …

PSG Dominates Strasbourg in Thrilling Ligue 1 Match
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG Dominates Strasbourg in Thrilling Ligue 1 Match

The Hindu  

PSG secures top spot with a 4-2 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1. The Parisians dominated the match, with goals from Senny Mayulu, Marco Asensio, Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-in securing the win. PSG now sits at the top of the standings with 20 points, while Strasbourg remains seventh with 10 points.

Ligue 1: Vitinha and Ramos strikes secure 2-0 win for 10-man PSG at Marseille
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Vitinha and Ramos strikes secure 2-0 win for 10-man PSG at Marseille

The Hindu  

Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos scored in the second half as 10-man Paris St Germain overcame early jitters to secure a 2-0 win and hand Marseille its first home loss of the season in Ligue 1 on Sunday. We knew the pressure in this stadium where they were undefeated.” PSG endured a frustrating first half at a rainy Stade Velodrome as …

Ligue 1: Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille, Lens beats Strasbourg
11 months ago

Ligue 1: Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille, Lens beats Strasbourg

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain has its mind set on the Champions League but still managed to extend its lead to 11 points in the French league by rallying past Lille 3-1 with a makeshift team on Saturday. Lille quickly took the lead with a close-range shot from Yusuf Yazici but PSG struck back with a tap-in from Goncalo Ramos and an own-goal …

Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille in French league
11 months ago

Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille in French league

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain has its mind set on the Champions League but still managed to extend its lead to 11 points in the French league by rallying past Lille 3-1 with a makeshift team on Saturday. Meanwhile, Lens won a third straight game to get back in the race for Champions League spots by beating Strasbourg 3-1 and move …

Ligue 1: PSG gets back to winning ways with victory at Rennes; Marseille beats Le Havre
1 year, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG gets back to winning ways with victory at Rennes; Marseille beats Le Havre

The Hindu  

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory at Rennes to move up to third place in the French league on Sunday. But PSG’s weakness at the back was exploited by Rennes in the 56th when forward Amine Gouiri got ahead of central defender Milan Škriniar too easily and beat Donnarumma. After midfielder Iliman Ndiaye’s …

No Messi, no problem: PSG breezes past Troyes with goals from Mbappe, Ruiz and Vitinha
1 year, 8 months ago

No Messi, no problem: PSG breezes past Troyes with goals from Mbappe, Ruiz and Vitinha

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain got their bid for a record 11th French league title back on track by beating Troyes 3-1 on Sunday after a troubled week for the Qatar-owned club. After PSG lost to Lorient at home the previous weekend, angry fans protested outside the club’s headquarters and at the home of injured Brazilian star Neymar. Vitinha’s right-footed finish on 58 …

Ligue 1: Achraf Hakimi gets sent off with PSG's lead cut to five points after Lorient defeat
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Achraf Hakimi gets sent off with PSG's lead cut to five points after Lorient defeat

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Mid-table Lorient were already ahead through Enzo Le Fee’s early goal at the Parc des Princes before Hakimi was sent off inside the opening 20 minutes. Paris Saint-Germain’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 was cut to five points on Sunday after Achraf Hakimi was sent off in their 3-1 home defeat by Lorient and nearest rivals Marseille beat …

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Lorient 3-1 to keep pressure on Marseille
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Monaco beats Lorient 3-1 to keep pressure on Marseille

The Hindu  

AS Monaco moved level on points with third-place Marseille with a 3-1 home win over Lorient in the ligue 1 on Sunday. OTHER MATCHES Auxerre eased its relegation worries by beating French Cup finalist Nantes 2-1 at home to move up to 14th place. Veteran striker Kevin Gameiro was among the scorers as Strasbourg beat 19th-place Ajaccio 3-1 but stayed …

Ligue 1: Mbappe, Messi, Vitinha score as PSG extends lead at the top with win against Lens
1 year, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe, Messi, Vitinha score as PSG extends lead at the top with win against Lens

The Hindu  

A brilliant Lionel Messi goal helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 3-1 home win over Lens on Saturday to surely end any doubt about the outcome of this season’s Ligue 1 title race, after an early sending-off left the visitors with a mountain to climb. Lens, which began the day six points behind league leader PSG in second place, looked like …

Messi jeered by fans as PSG suffer another home defeat; Monaco beat Strasbourg
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi jeered by fans as PSG suffer another home defeat; Monaco beat Strasbourg

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Paris: Paris Saint-Germain suffered a second home defeat in a row Sunday, falling 1-0 to Lyon as their World Cup winning superstar Lionel Messi was jeered by a section of supporters. After losing 2-0 at home to Rennes two weeks ago, it was Lyon’s Bradley Barcola who inflicted the latest loss for PSG at the Parc des Princes. “It’s our …

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 at home by Montpellier in French league
1 year, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 at home by Montpellier in French league

The Hindu  

Marseille missed the chance to put pressure on French league leader Paris Saint-Germain after being held at home by in-form Montpellier to 1-1. Matteo Guendouzi’s first-half penalty was all Marseille had to show for dominating possession and chances as the visitors stayed unbeaten in the seventh game since coach Michel Der Zakarian returned last month. The visitors made a better …

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Nantes 4-2
1 year, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Nantes 4-2

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe became Paris St Germain’s all-time top scorer when he helped his side extend their Ligue 1 lead to a provisional 11 points in a 4-2 home win against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. “It’s a privilege to be a PSG player, to play in this historic shirt, for the biggest club in France.” PSG, which travels to …

Messi, Mbappe power PSG to 3-0 win over rival Marseille
1 year, 10 months ago

Messi, Mbappe power PSG to 3-0 win over rival Marseille

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe reached 200 goals for Paris Saint-Germain to become the club’s joint all-time top scorer as the France superstar netted twice in his side’s 3-0 win over Ligue 1 title rivals Marseille on Sunday. Marseille had high hopes of beating its greatest foe and cutting the gap to the league leader down to just two points, but Mbappe opened …

Ligue 1: PSG Win 4-3 Thriller Against Lille Thanks to Late Lionel Messi Free Kick
1 year, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG Win 4-3 Thriller Against Lille Thanks to Late Lionel Messi Free Kick

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Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick in added time to earn Paris St Germain a 4-3 comeback win over Lille on Sunday and lift them eight points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 standings. Hosts PSG started strongly and Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a brilliant piece of individual skill, ghosting past …

Ligue 1: Alexis Sanchez double lifts Marseille closer to leader PSG
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Alexis Sanchez double lifts Marseille closer to leader PSG

The Hindu  

A double from veteran Alexis Sanchez earned Marseille a 2-0 Ligue 1 win at Clermont on Saturday in a match delayed after police fired teargas at fighting supporters which swept across the Gabriel Montpied Stadium. The victory moved Marseille back up to second place on 49 points, two more than Monaco who had beaten leader Paris St Germain, who has …

Ligue 1 2022/23 | Messi's goal helps French leader PSG beat Toulouse 2-1
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1 2022/23 | Messi's goal helps French leader PSG beat Toulouse 2-1

The Hindu  

After Lionel Messi's second-half goal helped a lackluster Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the French league, the team was urged to lighten their superstar's load. Messi struck with a typical curling strike in the 57th minute following a move with Morocco right back Achraf Hakimi, who drew PSG level late in …

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi On Target as PSG Edge Past Toulouse 2-1
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi On Target as PSG Edge Past Toulouse 2-1

News 18  

Lionel Messi’s second-half goal helped a lacklustre Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the French league on Saturday. The superstar struck with a typical curling strike in the 57th minute following a move with Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi, who drew PSG level late in the first half after free-kick specialist Branco van …

Ligue 1: Messi hits winner as PSG comes from behind to beat Toulouse
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi hits winner as PSG comes from behind to beat Toulouse

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi scored a superb second-half winner as a Paris Saint-Germain side missing the injured Kylian Mbappe and Neymar came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday and consolidate its lead at the top of Ligue 1. Dutch midfielder Branco van den Boomen gave mid-table Toulouse the lead at the Parc des Princes from a 20th-minute free-kick, only for …

PSG extends Ligue 1 lead with Montpellier win as Mbappe limps off
1 year, 11 months ago

PSG extends Ligue 1 lead with Montpellier win as Mbappe limps off

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored and Kylian Mbappé missed a twice-taken penalty before getting injured as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier to move five points clear at the top of the French league on Wednesday. “We’re not too worried.” The Argentina star Messi tucked home PSG’s second goal with a typically neat finish in the 72nd after being …

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes keep up Champions League chase with wins over Montpellier, Nice
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes keep up Champions League chase with wins over Montpellier, Nice

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Paris: Marseille and Rennes kept up their chase for Champions League football on Monday with both coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over Montpellier and Nice respectively. Second half goals from Nuno Tavares and Maxime Esteve’s own goal gave Marseille a 2-0 cushion but they had to hold firm in a fiery finish which saw on-loan Arsenal left-back Tavares sent …

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes Post Wins to Maintain UEFA Champions League Chase
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Marseille, Rennes Post Wins to Maintain UEFA Champions League Chase

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Marseille and Rennes kept up their chase for Champions League football on Monday with both coming through after hard-fought 2-1 wins over Montpellier and Nice respectively. Second half goals from Nuno Tavares and Maxime Esteve’s own goal gave Marseille a 2-0 cushion but they had to hold firm in a fiery finish which saw on-loan Arsenal left-back Tavares sent off …

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores late penalty as 10-man PSG beats Strasbourg
2 years ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores late penalty as 10-man PSG beats Strasbourg

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leader a 2-1 victory on Thursday even though it was reduced to 10 men midway through the second half after Neymar was sent off. CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE The Brazilian defender, however, deflected Adrien Thomasson’s cross into his …

Paris Saint-Germain Edge Out Lorient to Restore Ligue 1 Lead
2 years, 2 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain Edge Out Lorient to Restore Ligue 1 Lead

News 18  

Danilo Pereira headed a late winner as Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 at fourth-placed Lorient and strengthened their hold on first place in Ligue 1 on Sunday. One of the stars who kept his place, Kylian Mbappe, came off with five minutes left but Galtier said the France striker was not suffering an injury that could threaten his World Cup. “The …

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi Runs Show as PSG Fight Back to Beat Troyes 4-3
2 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi Runs Show as PSG Fight Back to Beat Troyes 4-3

News 18  

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain’s front three scored in a 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday which restored their five-point advantage at the top of Ligue 1. PSG coach Christophe Galtier can now turn his attention to Wednesday’s match at Juventus, which the French club have to win to be sure …

Ligue 1: Neymar, Kylian Mbappe Help Paris Saint-Germain Secure Victory Over Toulouse
2 years, 4 months ago

Ligue 1: Neymar, Kylian Mbappe Help Paris Saint-Germain Secure Victory Over Toulouse

News 18  

Goals from Neymar and Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain stay top of the early Ligue 1 table with a 3-0 victory at Toulouse on Wednesday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS Toulouse frustrated PSG early in the game, with goalkeeper Maxime Dupe making two smart stops from Kylian Mbappe and tipping a Lionel Messi shot wide. Philippe …

Ligue 1: PSG Drop Points After 1-1 Monaco Draw ; Marseille Down Nice
2 years, 4 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG Drop Points After 1-1 Monaco Draw ; Marseille Down Nice

News 18  

Neymar won and scored a penalty as Paris Saint-Germain rallied to draw 1-1 at home to Monaco and stay in first place in the French league on Sunday. After recent signing Mohamed Camara tackled Messi near the halfway line, Russia midfielder Aleksandr Golovin sent a pass into the path of German striker Kevin Volland, who held off central defender Presnel …

Kylian Mbappe celebrates new deal with 3 goals, Marseille takes 2nd
2 years, 7 months ago

Kylian Mbappe celebrates new deal with 3 goals, Marseille takes 2nd

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Three more years, three more goals. READ | Elsewhere, there were euphoric scenes for PSG’s bitter rival Marseille after it routed Strasbourg 4-0 to secure second place and automatic entry into the Champions League. Marseille finished two points ahead of third-placed Monaco, which enters the Champions League qualifying rounds after its nine-match winning run ended with a 2-2 draw at …

PSG held to 2-2 draw; Marseille restores 3-point lead in 2nd
2 years, 8 months ago

PSG held to 2-2 draw; Marseille restores 3-point lead in 2nd

The Hindu  

French champion Paris Saint-Germain threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with 15th-place Troyes in another disappointing performance on Sunday. PSG was in control of the league game after 25 minutes with goals from central defender Marquinhos, after Angel Di Maria's pinpoint cross, and forward Neymar, who scored from the penalty spot after Kylian Mbappe was fouled. But poor …

Ligue 1: Rennes Keep UEFA Champions League Hopes Alive with Saint-Etienne Win
2 years, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Rennes Keep UEFA Champions League Hopes Alive with Saint-Etienne Win

News 18  

Croatia international Lovro Majer grabbed both goals as Rennes defeated lowly Saint-Etienne 2-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday to strengthen their grip on the third Champions League spot in France. Majer volleyed Rennes ahead on 41 minutes at Roazhon Park and made sure of victory late on to push the hosts three points clear of in-form Monaco, who are at …

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe Bags Brace as PSG Held to 3-3 Draw by Strasbourg
2 years, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe Bags Brace as PSG Held to 3-3 Draw by Strasbourg

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe notched two goals and an assist but Paris Saint-Germain still felt the hangover from a record-tying 10th French league title as it blew a two-goal lead to draw with Strasbourg 3-3 on Friday. “We have the desire to play until the end of the season.” IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | …

Ligue 1: Marseille Secure 2nd Place After Saint-Etienne Collapse
2 years, 9 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille Secure 2nd Place After Saint-Etienne Collapse

News 18  

Marseille consolidated second place in the French league by rallying past relegation-threatened Saint-Etienne 4-2 in a game full of blunders on Sunday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Gabon striker Denis Bouanga gave Saint-Etienne the lead in the ninth minute by shooting past goalkeeper Pau Lopez, who made an embarrassing handling mistake. Marseille …

Ligue 1: Lyon Find Scoring Touch to Beat Lorient 4-1 And Move Up The Table
2 years, 10 months ago

Ligue 1: Lyon Find Scoring Touch to Beat Lorient 4-1 And Move Up The Table

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Midfielder Romain Faivre scored twice as Lyon won at struggling Lorient 4-1 to move up to sixth place in the French league on Friday. Forwards Moussa Dembele and Karl Toko Ekambi set each other up on the other goals as Lyon moved two points behind Rennes in fourth spot, which guarantees automatic entry into next season’s Europa League. Dembele made …

Ligue 1: Kevin Gamerio Bolsters Strasbourg's Champions League Ambitions, Monaco Held by Lorient
2 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Kevin Gamerio Bolsters Strasbourg's Champions League Ambitions, Monaco Held by Lorient

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Kevin Gamerio scored the only goal as Strasbourg beat Angers 1-0 on Sunday to boost their Champions League ambitions as Monaco missed another chance to keep touch with the leaders after a goalless draw at home against lowly Lorient. Gameiro’s superb volley after 11 minutes was enough to seal the three points giving the former Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla and Valencia …

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Lille 5-1
2 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Lille 5-1

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both scored as Paris St Germain ran riot in a 5-1 thrashing of Lille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, extending its unbeaten run in the competition to 14 matches. It was a clinical performance from the visitor, aided by some poor defending from is host as Portuguese midfielder Danilo scored a brace and Presnel Kimpembe …

Ligue 1: AS Monaco See Off Lyon to Boost European Hopes
2 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: AS Monaco See Off Lyon to Boost European Hopes

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Monaco beat fellow European hopefuls Lyon 2-0 on Saturday to move fourth in the Ligue 1 table, as Wissam Ben Yedder scored his 10th goal in seven games. Philippe Clement’s principality outfit are still six points adrift of third-placed Nice, who host Clermont on Sunday, in the race for the Champions League. Lyon drop to eighth and could be nine …

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0

The Hindu  

Marseille had an extra player for an hour but drew 1-1 at home in the French league to defending champion Lille and moved two points behind second-place Nice on Sunday. After Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez made a fine save from veteran Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz’s shot, Dutch defender Sven Botman headed firmly in from the ensuing corner in the 15th …

Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Marseille held 1-1 by 10-man Lille, Rennes wins 6-0

Associated Press  

PARIS — Marseille had an extra player for an hour but drew 1-1 at home in the French league to defending champion Lille and moved two points behind second-place Nice on Sunday. After Marseille goalkeeper Pau Lopez made a fine save from veteran Turkey striker Burak Yilmaz’s shot, Dutch defender Sven Botman headed firmly in from the ensuing corner in …

PSG grabs late 1-1 draw at Lyon
3 years ago

PSG grabs late 1-1 draw at Lyon

The Hindu  

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain needed a late equaliser from substitute Thilo Kehrer to grab a 1-1 draw at an inspired Lyon. Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta scored in the eighth minute as Lyon took control but, after Kylian Mbappe hit the post for PSG, Kehrer hit a scuffed shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 76th that …

Leader PSG scrapes late 1-1 draw against Lorient
3 years ago

Leader PSG scrapes late 1-1 draw against Lorient

The Hindu  

Runaway leader Paris Saint-Germain headed into the winter break after narrowly avoiding a humiliating defeat as Mauro Icardi's injury-time goal salvaged a 1-1 draw at struggling Lorient in the French league on Wednesday. Nice beat Lens 2-1 while Marseille needed an even later injury-time goal than PSG to draw 1-1 at home to Reims. With 10-man PSG pouring forward, right …

Ligue 1 roundup: Navas concedes blunder goal as PSG draws at Lens 1-1
3 years, 1 month ago

Ligue 1 roundup: Navas concedes blunder goal as PSG draws at Lens 1-1

The Hindu  

Georginio Wijnaldum snatched a late goal for Paris Saint-Germain to draw at Lens 1-1 after goalkeeper Keylor Navas made a big blunder during their enthralling French league game on Saturday. The league leaders looked set for their second loss until the Dutch midfielder jumped higher than his marker in added time to head home a pinpoint cross from Kylian Mbappe. …

Ligue 1: Georginio Wijnaldum rescues PSG after Lens leave Messi in a daze
3 years, 1 month ago

Ligue 1: Georginio Wijnaldum rescues PSG after Lens leave Messi in a daze

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PSG equalised in the second minute of injury time as Kylian Mbappe crossed for fellow substitute Wijnaldum to head home. Paris: Georginio Wijnaldum’s injury-time equaliser allowed Paris Saint-Germain to snatch a 1-1 draw away to Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday in a match which confirmed Lionel Messi’s difficulties adapting to the physical nature of French football. Messi was floored …

Lacklustre PSG held by Nice in Ligue 1
3 years, 1 month ago

Lacklustre PSG held by Nice in Ligue 1

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi had a night to forget as Paris St Germain was held to a goalless stalemate at the Parc des Princes by Nice in a dull Ligue 1 encounter on Wednesday. Argentine forward Messi, who skipped training on Tuesday with a bout of gastro-enteritis a day after claiming a record-extending seventh Ballon d’Or, was on par with an uninspired …

Lionel Messi has night to forget after winning seventh Ballon d'Or as PSG are held at home
3 years, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi has night to forget after winning seventh Ballon d'Or as PSG are held at home

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi had a night to forget as Paris St Germain were held to a goalless stalemate at the Parc des Princes by Nice in a dull Ligue 1 encounter on Wednesday. Argentine forward Messi, who skipped training on Tuesday with a bout of gastro-enteritis a day after claiming a record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or, was on par with an uninspired …

Ligue 1 round-up: Neymar scores two as PSG holds on for 3-2 win, Lille draws 1-1
3 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1 round-up: Neymar scores two as PSG holds on for 3-2 win, Lille draws 1-1

The Hindu  

Neymar scored twice as runaway league leader Paris Saint-Germain held on to win 3-2 at struggling Bordeaux after conceding late goals on Saturday. Honduras striker Alberth Elis pounced in the 77th and a slick goal from striker M’Baye Niang, after swapping passes twice with veteran forward Jimmy Briand, made it 3-2 entering injury time. The Brazil star Neymar put PSG …

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