Asensio, Mbappe on target as PSG beats Lens 3-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Asensio, Mbappe on target as PSG beats Lens 3-1

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain’s Marco Asensio scored his first goal for the club and Kylian Mbappe added two more to guide the Ligue 1 champion to a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Lens in their clash at Parc des Princes on Saturday. Asensio fired his side ahead moments before halftime from outside the box following a quick break, opening his account for his new club following a close-season transfer from Real Madrid. PSG moved up to fourth in the table with five points from three games, while Lens, which finished second last season, one point behind PSG, has started the new campaign with only a draw from its opening three games. Ismaila Sarr scored his first goal for the club following his move from Watford, turning in the rebound after Brest goalkeeper Marco Bizot spilled a cross.

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PSG edges Lens on penalties to progress in French Cup
1 day, 12 hours ago

PSG edges Lens on penalties to progress in French Cup

The Hindu  

Paris Saint Germain claimed a 4-3 win on penalties at Lens to reach the French Cup last 32 after a 1-1 stalemate in regular time on Sunday. M’Bala Nzola was both hero and villain for the host, giving it an unexpected lead in the 66th minute but missing its fourth kick of the shootout. PSG reserve goalkeeper Matvei Safonov then …

Kalimuendo has hat trick in Rennes rout while PSG held at home
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kalimuendo has hat trick in Rennes rout while PSG held at home

Associated Press  

PARIS — Striker Arnaud Kalimuendo scored a hat trick and Rennes got back to winning ways in Ligue 1 by thrashing 10-man Saint-Etienne 5-0 on Saturday. Rennes coach Jorge Sampaoli’s first win with his new team came in his second match in charge after he took over this month. Kalimuendo added another goal with a nice finish and converted a …

Barcola scores twice as PSG extends unbeaten run in France with 3-1 win over Rennes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcola scores twice as PSG extends unbeaten run in France with 3-1 win over Rennes

Associated Press  

PARIS — Bradley Barcola scored one goal in each half and Lee Kang-in added a third as Paris Saint-Germain beat Rennes 3-1 on Friday to extend its unbeaten run in the French league. Lee got his third goal of the season to double the home side’s advantage 12 minutes into the second half and Barcola added his second with a …

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder
3 months ago

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder

Associated Press  

PARIS — It took a huge blunder to gift Paris Saint-Germain victory in the first Champions League match of its post-galactico era. For the first time in more than a decade, PSG began its Champions League campaign without at least one star player, known in soccer as a “galactico.” But after the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, Neymar, Kylian …

Ligue 1: Vitinha and Ramos strikes secure 2-0 win for 10-man PSG at Marseille
8 months, 3 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 2023-24: Lens wins 1-0 at Nantes to move up to 6th, Rennes beats Montpellier 2-1
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1 2023-24: Lens wins 1-0 at Nantes to move up to 6th, Rennes beats Montpellier 2-1

The Hindu  

David Pereira da Costa scored early in the second half as Lens won 1-0 at lowly Nantes to move up to sixth place in the French league on Saturday. Earlier Saturday, Martin Terrier scored again to help Rennes beat Montpellier 2-1 and secure a fourth straight league win. After netting twice in a 3-2 win against Lyon in the previous …

Ligue 1: Mbappe inspires PSG to 2-1 win over Strasbourg
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe inspires PSG to 2-1 win over Strasbourg

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe grabbed a goal and an assist as Paris St Germain secured a 2-1 victory at Strasbourg on Friday, extending their Ligue 1 lead to nine points. The match got off to an exciting start as, within a minute from kickoff, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made a diving save to deny Moise Sahi’s close-range shot. Following that, PSG earned …

Kylian Mbappe scores and PSG overcome Le Havre despite Gianluigi Donnarumma's red card; Marseille beat Rennes 2-0
1 year ago

Kylian Mbappe scores and PSG overcome Le Havre despite Gianluigi Donnarumma's red card; Marseille beat Rennes 2-0

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain had no problem beating Le Havre 2-0 to extend its lead at the top of the French league standings on Sunday despite playing for more than 80 minutes with 10 men after goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was sent off for a reckless tackle. Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe gestures during the French L1 football match between Le …

Ligue 1: PSG gets back to winning ways with victory at Rennes; Marseille beats Le Havre
1 year, 2 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 …

Ligue 1: PSG routs bitter rival Marseille 4-0 but sees Mbappe limp off; Lens finally wins
1 year, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG routs bitter rival Marseille 4-0 but sees Mbappe limp off; Lens finally wins

The Hindu  

Forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos scored their first goals for Paris Saint-Germain in a 4-0 home rout of Marseille in the French league on Sunday but the victory was marred by an injury scare for star striker Kylian Mbappé. Kolo Muani became the third-most expensive signing in PSG’s history when he joined in the final hours of the …

PSG routs bitter rival Marseille 4-0 but sees Mbappé limp off. Lens finally wins
1 year, 2 months ago

PSG routs bitter rival Marseille 4-0 but sees Mbappé limp off. Lens finally wins

Associated Press  

PARIS — Forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos scored their first goals for Paris Saint-Germain in a 4-0 home rout of Marseille in the French league on Sunday but the victory was marred by an injury scare for star striker Kylian Mbappé. Kolo Muani became the third-most expensive signing in PSG’s history when he joined in the final hours …

Kylian Mbappe scores 2 goals as PSG rout Lyon 4-1 in French league
1 year, 3 months ago

Kylian Mbappe scores 2 goals as PSG rout Lyon 4-1 in French league

Hindustan Times  

Kylian Mbappé’s two goals put him top of the French league's scoring charts as Paris Saint-Germain won 4-1 at struggling Lyon on Sunday for its biggest success of the season under new coach Luis Enrique. PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Lyon and Paris Saint-Germain at the Groupama stadium, …

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe scores two goals as PSG routs Lyon 4-1
1 year, 3 months ago

Ligue 1: Kylian Mbappe scores two goals as PSG routs Lyon 4-1

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappé’s two goals put him top of the French league’s scoring charts as Paris Saint-Germain won 4-1 at struggling Lyon on Sunday for its biggest success of the season under new coach Luis Enrique. The France star’s five goals puts him one ahead of Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder, a consistent rival for the top scorer award in recent …

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals as PSG routs Lyon 4-1 in French league
1 year, 3 months ago

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals as PSG routs Lyon 4-1 in French league

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé’s two goals put him top of the French league’s scoring charts as Paris Saint-Germain won 4-1 at struggling Lyon on Sunday for its biggest success of the season under new coach Luis Enrique. After right back Achraf Hakimi bundled in a cross that Lyon’s defense failed to deal with in the 20th, attacking midfielder Marco Asensio …

Mbappe scores on return as PSG held 1-1 by Toulouse
1 year, 4 months ago

Mbappe scores on return as PSG held 1-1 by Toulouse

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot 11 minutes into his return for Paris Saint-Germain but the defending champions had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Toulouse in its Ligue 1 clash on Saturday. Mbappe came off the bench to bury a spot-kick he earned just past the hour mark, but Toulouse equalised with a penalty of their own …

Ligue 1: Ten-man Lens closer to Champions League with Reims win
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Ten-man Lens closer to Champions League with Reims win

The Hindu  

RC Lens made another step towards qualification for next season’s Champions League with a 2-1 comeback home victory in Ligue 1 against Stade de Reims on Friday despite being reduced to 10 men early on. Seko Fofana struck the winner in the second half after Przemyslaw Frankowski cancelled out Folarin Balogun’s opener with a penalty following the exclusion of Kevin …

Ligue 1: Lens Edge Out Reims 2-1 to Mount Title Pressure on Leaders PSG
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens Edge Out Reims 2-1 to Mount Title Pressure on Leaders PSG

News 18  

Lens closed to within three points of Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race on Friday with a 2-1 win over Reims. In front of a packed house, Lens also consolidated hopes of qualifying directly for the Champions League ahead of third-placed Marseille, who they leap-frogged with another 2-1 win last week. Lens struck back through Polish midfielder Przemyslaw …

No Messi, no problem: PSG breezes past Troyes with goals from Mbappe, Ruiz and Vitinha
1 year, 7 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: Lens beats Marseille to move second, closes gap to PSG
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens beats Marseille to move second, closes gap to PSG

The Hindu  

RC Lens was too solid and clinical for Marseille in its showdown for the second spot in the French league. Lens, the team with the best home record this season, defeated the best side on the road 2-1 to leapfrog Marseille into the second spot and put pressure on stumbling leader Paris Saint-Germain. Goals from Seko Fofana and Lois Openda …

Ligue 1: Achraf Hakimi gets sent off with PSG's lead cut to five points after Lorient defeat
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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: PSG Beat Lens as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi Strike
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: PSG Beat Lens as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi Strike

News 18  

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, who began the day six points behind league leaders PSG in second place, looked the …

Mbappé sets league goals record for PSG in 3-1 win vs Lens
1 year, 8 months ago

Mbappé sets league goals record for PSG in 3-1 win vs Lens

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi scored a goal each as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain profited from a red card to beat second-place Lens 3-1 and move nine points clear of its rival. Mbappé's strike on Saturday against Lens made the 24-year-old France striker the outright all-time top scorer for PSG in the league with 139 goals. A …

Ligue 1: Mbappe, Messi, Vitinha score as PSG extends lead at the top with win against Lens
1 year, 8 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 …

Ligue 1: Messi, Mbappe score as PSG beats Nantes 4-2
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Mbappe, Messi inspire PSG to 4-3 win against Lille
1 year, 10 months ago

Mbappe, Messi inspire PSG to 4-3 win against Lille

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain was only minutes away from a fourth consecutive loss on Sunday when Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi came to the rescue to avert a major crisis at the Qatari-backed club. The French league leaders gave away a two-goal lead and were trailing by one goal with four minutes left before Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi turned …

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

News 18  

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 …

PSG extends Ligue 1 lead with Montpellier win as Mbappe limps off
1 year, 10 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 …

Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty; teen Ben Seghir shines
1 year, 11 months ago

Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty; teen Ben Seghir shines

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup superstar Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty deep into stoppage time as unbeaten league-leader Paris Saint-Germain overcame Neymar’s red card to scrape a 2-1 home win against Strasbourg on Wednesday. MONACO’S NEW TALENT After launching the career of Mbappé, French club Monaco may have found another gem in Eliesse Ben Seghir. Ben Seghir’s goals both came from …

Mbappe scores twice as PSG beats Juventus for the first time in the Champions League
2 years, 3 months ago

Mbappe scores twice as PSG beats Juventus for the first time in the Champions League

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe played chief tormentor as Paris St Germain started its Champions League campaign by beating Juventus 2-1 at home on Tuesday, its first victory against the Italian side. Juve had chances to equalise but keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several good saves to make up for a blunder for the visitor’s goal, ensuring PSG beat the Italian side for the …

Ligue 1: Marseille Register 2-1 Victory Over Nantes
2 years, 4 months ago

Ligue 1: Marseille Register 2-1 Victory Over Nantes

News 18  

Marseille continued their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season after a late Nicolas Pallois own goal gave them a 2-1 win over Nantes at the Velodrome on Saturday. An attempted shot by Jonathan Clauss broke to Chancel Mbemba in the box, and the Congolese former Newcastle United defender prodded home to put Marseille ahead 20 minutes from time. Yet …

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

The Hindu  

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, 7 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: Kylian Mbappe Bags Brace as PSG Held to 3-3 Draw by Strasbourg
2 years, 7 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: Kevin Gamerio Bolsters Strasbourg's Champions League Ambitions, Monaco Held by Lorient
2 years, 10 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Mbappe scores hat-trick, PSG reaches French Cup last 16
2 years, 11 months ago

Mbappe scores hat-trick, PSG reaches French Cup last 16

The Hindu  

Holder Paris St Germain eased into the French Cup last 16 after a second-half hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe following Presnel Kimpembe's opener gave it a 4-0 win at fourth-tier Vannes on Monday. With several regular starters absent, PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino fielded a makeshift side which dominated throughout, although it played at walking pace for much of the contest. Home …

Kylian Mbappe Nets Hat-trick as PSG Beat Vannes to Reach French Cup last 16
2 years, 11 months ago

Kylian Mbappe Nets Hat-trick as PSG Beat Vannes to Reach French Cup last 16

News 18  

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain overcame their Covid crisis and a drone-related interruption to ease into the French Cup last 16 on Monday with a 4-0 win over fourth-division Vannes. Covid could also overshadow Tuesday’s Lens versus Lille Cup clash with seven players from the visiting team confirmed positive. “We’re going to re-test all the players tomorrow …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi scores first league goal for PSG, Rennes beat Montpellier
3 years, 1 month ago

Ligue 1: Lionel Messi scores first league goal for PSG, Rennes beat Montpellier

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi struck his first goal in Ligue 1 on Saturday as Paris Saint-Germain overcame a red card for goalkeeper Keylor Navas to defeat Nantes 3-1. A freak own goal by Dennis Appiah put PSG back in front with 10 minutes left before Messi wrapped up a 12th win in 14 league games this season ahead of next week’s Champions …

Rennes beats PSG 2-0 to hand league leader its 1st defeat
3 years, 2 months ago

Rennes beats PSG 2-0 to hand league leader its 1st defeat

Hindustan Times  

Rennes scored just before and after the break to beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 on Sunday and hand the runaway league leader its first defeat of the season. PSG's Kylian Mbappe fails to score during the French League One soccer match between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain Gaetan Laborde put Rennes ahead on the stroke of halftime after PSG had started to …

Ligue 1: Lens cut PSG lead to six points with 2-0 win over Reims in empty stadium
3 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens cut PSG lead to six points with 2-0 win over Reims in empty stadium

Firstpost  

Lens were playing their second home match at Stade Bollaert behind closed doors following crowd trouble last month in the local derby with Lille. Paris, France: Lens cut Paris Saint-Germain’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 to six points on Friday with a 2-0 win over Reims although their fans were forced to stay away. Kalimuendo, just 19, opened …

Ligue 1: Lens beat Marseille to jump to second spot in standings
3 years, 2 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens beat Marseille to jump to second spot in standings

Firstpost  

Lens were 2-0 ahead inside the first 27 minutes with Florian Sotoca scoring from the penalty spot and Polish international Przemyslaw Frankowski adding the second. Paris, France: Lens deposed Marseille from second place in French Ligue 1 on Sunday with a 3-2 win which condemned the southern giants to a first defeat of the season and first league loss at …

Ligue 1: Champions Lille, Monaco extend winless starts to French football season
3 years, 4 months ago

Ligue 1: Champions Lille, Monaco extend winless starts to French football season

Firstpost  

Lille, whose title-winning coach Christophe Galtier left for Nice in the close season, have started this Ligue 1 campaign with two draws either side of a 4-0 home hammering by Nice. Defending champions Lille were left still looking for their first win of the new French season after Saidou Sow’s late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw for Saint-Etienne on Saturday. …

Ligue 1: No Messi, Neymar as PSG secure 4-2 win against Brest
3 years, 4 months ago

Ligue 1: No Messi, Neymar as PSG secure 4-2 win against Brest

India TV News  

Paris Saint-Germain survived a scare on Friday without Neymar and Lionel Messi before beating Brest 4-2 and extending its winning start in the French league to three games. Though Neymar and Messi weren't ready for the game, PSG still had the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Achraf Hakimi and Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum in its starting lineup. But Franck Honorat pulled …

Mbappe strikes as PSG beats Brest to go top in Ligue 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Mbappe strikes as PSG beats Brest to go top in Ligue 1

The Hindu  

France World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe netted with a superb header to help Paris St Germain to a 4-2 win at Brest on Friday which lifted it to the top of Ligue 1 with a maximum nine points from three games. PSG again showed scoring prowess as it has now netted 10 goals in the opening three games, and that …

Brest holds Lyon to 1-1 draw in Ligue 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Brest holds Lyon to 1-1 draw in Ligue 1

The Hindu  

Olympique Lyonnais was held to a surprise 1-1 home draw by Brest at the start of its Ligue 1 campaign as both sides missed an array of chances in an entertaining clash on Saturday. READ: Messi on the verge of joining PSG, reports L'Equipe Brest, which narrowly avoided relegation last term, missed a pair of gilt-edged chances shortly after the …

Ligue 1: French leader Lille beats Nice to stay 1 point ahead of PSG
3 years, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: French leader Lille beats Nice to stay 1 point ahead of PSG

The Hindu  

Lille showed it is a serious contender to win the French league by beating Nice 2-0 to stay one point ahead of Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. There are three games left, with Lille next away to Lens and PSG visiting a vastly improved Rennes side which is also chasing a Europa League spot. But Lens exposed poor PSG defending when …

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