Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG ‘dead’ without bigger stadium than Parc des Princes warns Qatari owners
1 month ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG ‘dead’ without bigger stadium than Parc des Princes warns Qatari owners

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi said Thursday the club needs “to build a new stadium as quickly as possible” away from the Parc des Princes, which is owned by city authorities, if it wants to compete against its European rivals. We need it, otherwise we’re dead,” the Qatari told French radio during the inauguration of the team’s new training centre. PSG’s owners have had several failed attempts to buy the iconic 48,000-capacity stadium, which was originally built in 1897 and redeveloped into its current form in 1972. We need to build as quickly as possible,” he added, saying that PSG already had a few options earmarked,” he added.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his side to be brave in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Bayern Munich, admitting its stuttering start leaves no room for error. PSG is languishing just under the play-off section of the Champions League standings in 25th, having won one and lost two of its four matches to date. “It’s obvious that …

Champions League 2024-25: Marquinhos laments PSG’s inefficiency after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Marquinhos laments PSG’s inefficiency after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos lamented the team’s inefficiency and inability to “do things properly” after a 2-1 home loss to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday left it last among the four French clubs in the new-look Champions League. “Sometimes when we make mistakes in the Champions League we are not punished for it, but when you have top players in the …

PSG 'Free Palestine' banner has no place in football: French minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PSG 'Free Palestine' banner has no place in football: French minister

New Indian Express  

PARIS: A gigantic banner proclaiming "Free Palestine" unfurled by Paris Saint-Germain supporters at a Champions League match has no place in a football stadium, France's interior minister said on Thursday. 'Scandalous' But the banner found support from the hard-left in France, with the coordinator of the France Unbowed party Manuel Bompard countering that "messages of peace have their place in …

UEFA won’t give 2027 Champions League final to San Siro in Milan and looks for new venue
2 months, 4 weeks ago

UEFA won’t give 2027 Champions League final to San Siro in Milan and looks for new venue

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — The storied San Siro stadium cannot host the Champions League final in 2027, UEFA decided Tuesday, opening the search for a new venue. City authorities could not give those guarantees and the UEFA executive committee “decided not to assign the final to Milan and to re-open the bidding process to appoint a suitable venue.” The future of San …

Ligue 1: Mbappe gets mixed reception in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss; Monaco clinch UCL spot
7 months, 1 week ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe gets mixed reception in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss; Monaco clinch UCL spot

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain was left stunned after it was beaten 3-1 by Toulouse on Sunday, with the newly-crowned champions slumping to only its second Ligue 1 defeat this season. Luis Enrique’s side struggled for form after its midweek Champions League semifinal loss to Borussia Dortmund and remain on 70 points from 32 games, six clear of second-placed AS Monaco with …

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces
8 months ago

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces

China Daily  

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo argues with referee Istvan Kovacs after being shown a red card for pulling down Bradley Barcola. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic victory over Barcelona keeps alive the French club's dream of ending the Kylian Mbappe era by lifting the Champions League trophy at Wembley in June. "I told the coach we were going to win and qualify," …

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces
8 months ago

Barcelona sees red as PSG pounces

China Daily  

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo argues with referee Istvan Kovacs after being shown a red card for pulling down Bradley Barcola. PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic victory over Barcelona keeps alive the French club's dream of ending the Kylian Mbappe era by lifting the Champions League trophy at Wembley in June. "I told the coach we were going to win and qualify," …

Champions League: France tightens security at PSG stadium after Islamic State threats
8 months, 1 week ago

Champions League: France tightens security at PSG stadium after Islamic State threats

The Hindu  

French police tightened security around Paris Saint-Germain’s Parc des Princes stadium on Wednesday following a threat of attacks by Islamic State that adds to security worries ahead of the upcoming summer Olympics. Spain and Britain also doubled down this week around their respective Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday and Wednesday after the resurgent Islamic State militant group urged attacks against …

Champions League: Kylian Mbappe scores as PSG take control of Real Sociedad tie
10 months, 1 week ago

Champions League: Kylian Mbappe scores as PSG take control of Real Sociedad tie

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe scored the opener as Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards reaching the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Wednesday. The mediocrity of PSG’s first-half performance at the Parc des Princes may have had their supporters fearing another in a long line of disappointing results …

Ligue 1: PSG, Paris mayor see red over Parc des Princes stadium ownership dispute
10 months, 1 week ago

Ligue 1: PSG, Paris mayor see red over Parc des Princes stadium ownership dispute

The Hindu  

The chairman of Qatar-owned PSG and the mayor of Paris have fallen out publicly over the club’s stadium, the Parc des Princes, raising doubts about the future home of the capital’s only first division team. We want to move from the Parc.” In other acidic comments, he said last month he wanted “respect” from the mayor’s office, adding: “We haven’t …

Champions League 2023-24: With Mbappe’s future under cloud, PSG takes on Real Sociedad in last 16
10 months, 1 week ago

Champions League 2023-24: With Mbappe’s future under cloud, PSG takes on Real Sociedad in last 16

The Hindu  

Kylian in Paris, Kylian, in Paris. It’s unlikely it will come to a conclusion this week as PSG enters the most crucial phase of its season with the knockout stage of the Champions League starting. The only Champions League final PSG reached was in 2020’s pandemic-shortened format, when it lost to Bayern Munich. 📍 Campus PSG pic.twitter.com/r8WzfNi9YH — Paris Saint-Germain …

PSG president confirms plan to leave Parc des Princes after city hall decides not to sell
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG president confirms plan to leave Parc des Princes after city hall decides not to sell

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi confirmed plans for the French league champion to leave its home stadium after Paris city hall officials decided the venue was not for sale. It’s over for us.” Formed in 1970, PSG began playing at Parc des Princes two years later and benefits from a long-term lease. The club owned by cash-rich Qatari …

PSG to begin Ligue 1 title defence against Lorient
1 year, 5 months ago

PSG to begin Ligue 1 title defence against Lorient

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain will begin its Ligue 1 title defence at home to Lorient on the opening weekend of the season after the fixtures for the 2023-24 campaign were released on Thursday. The new season, which begins on Aug. 12, will have only 34 matchdays after the top-flight was trimmed from 20 teams to 18, with only two clubs promoted …

Paris Saint-Germain becomes Ligue 1 CHAMPIONS
1 year, 6 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain becomes Ligue 1 CHAMPIONS

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi found the back of the net as Paris St Germain bagged a record-breaking 11th Ligue 1 title with one game to spare with a mediocre 1-1 draw at Racing Strasbourg on Saturday. The result put PSG on 85 points, four ahead of RC Lens, who secured second place and a place in next season's Champions League - a …

PSG vs Strasbourg, Ligue 1 Live Streaming Info: When, where to watch, predicted XI
1 year, 6 months ago

PSG vs Strasbourg, Ligue 1 Live Streaming Info: When, where to watch, predicted XI

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain will clash against Strasbourg in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade de la Meinau on Sunday. With a 2-1 win against Auxerre in its last match courtesy of a first-half brace by Kylian Mbappe, PSG almost ensured that it wins the Ligue 1 crown for a record 11th time. Predicted XI Strasbourg: Sels; Doukoure, Nyamsi, Le Marchand, …

PSG hopes to stay at Parc des Princes despite bid to buy Stade de France
1 year, 7 months ago

PSG hopes to stay at Parc des Princes despite bid to buy Stade de France

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as candidates to buy the Stade de France but the Qatar-owned club’s priority remains securing ownership of the Parc des Princes, its historic home in the French capital. Renovations required However, PSG appears to be looking at the stadium as a backup option because negotiations with Paris City Hall over the Parc des Princes have so …

PSG in the race to buy Stade de France
1 year, 9 months ago

PSG in the race to buy Stade de France

The Hindu  

French champion Paris Saint-Germain on Friday confirmed it is in the race to buy the Stade de France, the centre piece for next summer’s Olympics. PSG’s announcement follows a hitherto unsuccessful bid by the club’s Qatari owners to buy the Parc des Princes, which has been its home for almost 50 years, from the Paris City Council to be able …

Champions League: PSG hoping for Mbappe return in Bayern Munich showdown
1 year, 10 months ago

Champions League: PSG hoping for Mbappe return in Bayern Munich showdown

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain is hoping Kylian Mbappe can make a rapid recovery from injury and feature in Tuesday’s Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich as the French club aims to put a run of poor form behind in a tie that could define its season. However, PSG coach Christophe Galtier said there were no guarantees that the 24-year-old, who scored seven …

State of emergency at PSG ahead of Bayern Champions League clash
1 year, 10 months ago

State of emergency at PSG ahead of Bayern Champions League clash

The Hindu  

Having shown worrying shortcomings in all departments this year, Paris St Germain desperately needs to get its act together if it wants to stand a chance against Bayern Munich in their Champions League last 16 clash next week. With Kylian Mbappe out injured for another two weeks, meaning he won’t play against Bayern at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, …

Ligue 1: Lens and Marseille Hot on Heels of Title Holders After Latest PSG Slip-ups
1 year, 11 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens and Marseille Hot on Heels of Title Holders After Latest PSG Slip-ups

News 18  

Could there actually be a title race in France this season? At the start of the season the question was whether the PSG of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar could go the whole campaign undefeated in the league. On Sunday they suffered a second straight defeat on the road, losing 1-0 at Champions League chasers Rennes despite fielding Messi, …

PSG vs Angers, Ligue 1: When, where to watch Messi’s first match after FIFA World Cup return
1 year, 11 months ago

PSG vs Angers, Ligue 1: When, where to watch Messi’s first match after FIFA World Cup return

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain will face Angers in the Round 18 of Ligue 1 as it looks to build on its four-point lead in the league at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: PSG vs Angers, Ligue 1: Messi, Neymar start, live score, updates Christoph Galtier’s side has made a comeback after a sudden stumble, when it …

PSG 'no longer welcome' at the Parc des Princes, says club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi
2 years ago

PSG 'no longer welcome' at the Parc des Princes, says club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi

Firstpost  

The Paris municipality said that PSG had a 30-year lease but were now trying to pressure the city into selling the ground. Madrid: Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Qatari-owned Paris Saint-Germain, asserted in an interview published Tuesday the club may be looking for a new home after being made to feel unwelcome at the Parc des Princes. “We are no …

UEFA Champions League 2021-22: PSG, Qatar still can't buy their way to European glory
2 years, 9 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2021-22: PSG, Qatar still can't buy their way to European glory

India TV News  

Highlights Wait for UCL title goes on after 11 years of Qatari ownership and over $1 billion spent in transfer Lionel Messi stood frozen, stunned in the Santiago Bernabeu. Especially given the way Karim Benzema had just completed a hat-trick in 17 minutes to shift the Champions League last-16 game in Madrid's favour for the first time. “We were convinced …

Column: PSG, Qatar still can’t buy its way to European glory
2 years, 9 months ago

Column: PSG, Qatar still can’t buy its way to European glory

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi stood frozen, stunned in the Santiago Bernabéu. “We were convinced we were the better side,” PSG sporting director Leonardo said, “and that we were going to go through with a squad that could win the competition.” Instead, PSG conspired to get itself dumped out of the Champions League 3-2 on aggregate by the record 13-time champions of Europe. …

PSG 1-0 Real Madrid Highlights: Mbappe scores in stoppage to win it for Paris St. Germain, Champions League updates
2 years, 10 months ago

PSG 1-0 Real Madrid Highlights: Mbappe scores in stoppage to win it for Paris St. Germain, Champions League updates

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's live blog of the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid being played at Le Parc de Princes in Paris, France. Mbappe makes a run along the left of the penalty box and Carvajal tries to stop him and brings him down conceding a penalty 60' Danilo is back on his feet and …

PSG and Manchester City to meet in Champions League group stage
3 years, 3 months ago

PSG and Manchester City to meet in Champions League group stage

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi's new club Paris St Germain will play Manchester City, managed by the Argentine's former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, after being drawn together in Champion's League Group A on Thursday. Abu Dhabi-owned City lost last season's final to Premier League rivals Chelsea, who were drawn in Group H against Juventus, Zenit St Petersburg and Malmo. #UCLDrawpic.twitter.com/y7L6vrOOWI — Sportstar August …

Lionel Messi on PSG move: My exit from Barcelona was a hard moment
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi on PSG move: My exit from Barcelona was a hard moment

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was officially unveiled at the the French football club Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes stadium on Wednesday. I'm enjoying my time in Paris since the first minute my family and I arrived," said Messi on Wednesday. #PSGxMESSIpic.twitter.com/x30NhCRQEx — Paris Saint-Germain August 11, 2021 Asked when he will be able to play his first game for PSG, Messi said: …

PSG’s old shortcomings undermine Champions League bid
3 years, 7 months ago

PSG’s old shortcomings undermine Champions League bid

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain’s old shortcomings quickly returned as soon as Manchester City cranked up the pressure in their Champions League semifinal. Had City used its pressure to more clinical effect, PSG could have faced an even bigger deficit heading into next week’s second leg in England. Gueye’s needless free kick on Phil Foden led to City’s second goal and …

PSG president on Super League: Any proposal without UEFA support does not help football
3 years, 8 months ago

PSG president on Super League: Any proposal without UEFA support does not help football

The Hindu  

Nasser al-Khelaifi, the Qatari president of Paris St Germain - a high-profile absentee from the 12-team breakaway Super League - said any proposal without UEFA's support would not help football. I have been consistent on this since the very beginning," PSG's Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said in a statement on Tuesday after he was re-elected to the executive committee of …

PSG vs BAR Dream11 Predictions, UEFA Champions League 2020-21 Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona Playing XI, Football Fantasy Tips
3 years, 9 months ago

PSG vs BAR Dream11 Predictions, UEFA Champions League 2020-21 Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona Playing XI, Football Fantasy Tips

News 18  

Barcelona will be looking to overturn a massive first leg deficit when they take on PSG at Parc des Princes in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. UEFA Champions League 2020-21 Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona game will commence at 01:30 AM IST. PSG vs BAR UEFA Champions League 2020-21, Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona Live Streaming Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona …

'I joined PSG to win the Champions League', insists Mbappe as French giants prepare for Lisbon final
4 years, 4 months ago

'I joined PSG to win the Champions League', insists Mbappe as French giants prepare for Lisbon final

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe says winning the Champions League would vindicate his decision to join Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe was being pursued by Europe's top clubs in 2017 after his goals helped Monaco win the French title and reach the last four of the Champions League. Kylian Mbappe says winning the Champions League would vindicate his decision to join PSG Now the 21-year-old …

Neymar can finally fire PSG into the elite with a Champions League win
4 years, 4 months ago

Neymar can finally fire PSG into the elite with a Champions League win

Daily Mail  

Lisbon does not feel as if it is hosting the biggest game in club football on Sunday. Neymar has a chance to shoot PSG up to being one of Europe's elite on Sunday night The Brazilian became the world's most expensive footballer when PSG signed him in 2017 If his team can overcome Bayern Munich, Neymar will have made Paris …

Paris Saint-Germain Title Favourites for Already Coronavirus-threatened Ligue 1 Season
4 years, 4 months ago

Paris Saint-Germain Title Favourites for Already Coronavirus-threatened Ligue 1 Season

News 18  

With Champions League finalists Paris St Germain way above the cut, the question in France is not who will win the Ligue 1 title, but how the season will be played amid the COVID-19 crisis. Olympique de Marseille were scheduled to play the curtain-raiser against St Etienne on Friday but four confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus at the Provence …

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