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

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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 the scoring on the stroke of half-time from the penalty spot after a red card handed to Reims teenage winger Hugo Ekitike for dangerous play. “To be second in the table heading into the international break, with an average of two points per game, it’s beautiful.” PSG will look to restore their nine-point lead when they travel to Rennes on Sunday.

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PSG edges Lens on penalties to progress in French Cup
2 days 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 …

Ligue 1: Dembele scores 2 and Donnarumma injured as PSG beats Monaco to increase lead
6 days, 1 hour 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 …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG extends lead at the top with 3-1 win against Lyon
1 week, 1 day ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG extends lead at the top with 3-1 win against Lyon

The Hindu  

Runaway Ligue 1 2024-25 leader Paris St Germain claimed a 3-1 home win over Olympique Lyonnais with early goals from Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha plus a late strike from Goncalo Ramos on Sunday in a match that was temporarily suspended due to offensive chanting by fans. The capital club opened the scoring after eight minutes when Desire Doue made a …

PSG to face Lens in French Cup last 64
3 weeks, 1 day ago

PSG to face Lens in French Cup last 64

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain faces a tricky start to its defence of the French Cup after being drawn away to Ligue 1 rival Lens in the last 64 on Monday. Six-time former French champions Bordeaux, which was relegated to the fourth tier and filed for bankruptcy in the summer, meet Rennes — now coached by former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli. Les affiches …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG held by Nantes but maintains lead in points table
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG held by Nantes but maintains lead in points table

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain followed its midweek Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Luis Enrique’s side remains unbeaten in Ligue 1 this season and sits seven points clear at the top, ahead of Monaco, which has the opportunity to close the gap when it visits third-placed Marseille on Sunday. Football …

Ligue 1: Coach Luis Enrique urges PSG to stay resilient after frustrating draw
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ligue 1: Coach Luis Enrique urges PSG to stay resilient after frustrating draw

India Today  

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique was frustrated after his team's 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. However, Nantes found an equaliser seven minutes before halftime when Matthis Abline broke free from Willian Pacho and scored past Gianluigi Donnarumma. The result comes after PSG's narrow midweek loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, leaving them …

Kalimuendo has hat trick in Rennes rout while PSG held at home
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3 weeks, 3 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 …

Højbjerg seals Marseille’s 3-1 win at Lens after VAR intervention
1 month ago

Højbjerg seals Marseille’s 3-1 win at Lens after VAR intervention

Associated Press  

LENS, France — Pierre-Emile Højbjerg scored after VAR came to the rescue for Marseille to beat Lens 3-1 in the French league on Saturday. The decision prompted a chorus of whistles from the home fans, who were further riled to see former Lens player Elye Wahi go on for the visitors. Valentin Rongier fired Marseille ahead early in the second …

Ligue 1 2024-25: Undefeated PSG eases past Toulouse to go six points clear
1 month ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: Undefeated PSG eases past Toulouse to go six points clear

The Hindu  

Leader Paris St Germain beat Toulouse 3-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday as it remained unbeaten in its domestic campaign following goals by Joao Neves, Lucas Beraldo and Vitinha. With its fifth consecutive win, PSG is one of the three teams among the European top five leagues that remain undefeated this season alongside Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich and Juventus, currently …

Leader PSG wins at Angers after Monaco teenagers star at Strasbourg
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Leader PSG wins at Angers after Monaco teenagers star at Strasbourg

Associated Press  

PARIS — Winger Bradley Barcola scored twice to reach 10 Ligue 1 goals as Paris Saint-Germain won at Angers 4-2 to maintain its six-point lead over second-placed Monaco on Saturday. The match was briefly halted at the start of the second half after home fans threw tennis balls onto the field in growing protests among fans toward the French league …

French Premier League: Greenwood's Winner Propel Marseille to Second Place
1 month, 3 weeks 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 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.

Barcola's Masterful Performance Helps PSG Claim Top Spot in French League
2 months ago

Barcola's Masterful Performance Helps PSG Claim Top Spot in French League

Associated Press  

Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 victory over Strasbourg in the French league on Saturday. Bradley Barcola scored one goal and set up another for teenager Senny Mayulu, who put the defending champions ahead in the 18th minute. The left midfielder also added another goal in the 65th, extending PSG's lead to two goals. South Korea forward Lee Kang-in added another …

PSG edge closer to Ligue 1 title in treble bid
8 months ago

PSG edge closer to Ligue 1 title in treble bid

Hindustan Times  

Paris Saint-Germain could wrap up the Ligue 1 title as early as next week, which would secure the first trophy of what they hope will be a historic treble after their comeback victory over Barcelona in the Champions League. A 4-3 victory over second-placed Brest last weekend moved Lyon within two points of sixth-placed Lens and the Europa Conference League …

Ligue 1: Late Ramos goal rescues PSG in 1-1 draw with bottom of table Clermont
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1: Late Ramos goal rescues PSG in 1-1 draw with bottom of table Clermont

The Hindu  

A late Goncalo Ramos goal saved Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain from a home defeat to bottom-of-table Clermont in a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes on Saturday, after PSG manager Luis Enrique sent out a fully changed side but needed Kylian Mbappe late on. Enrique named a completely different starting line-up to the team that beat Rennes 1-0 …

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: Makeshift PSG extends lead to 11 points with 3-1 win over Lille, Lens beats Strasbourg
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 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 …

Howe horrified by PSG penalty call
1 year ago

Howe horrified by PSG penalty call

China Daily  

PARIS — Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe slammed the decision to award Paris Saint-Germain a last-gasp penalty that denied his team a Champions League win over the French club on Tuesday. The Premier League side was leading 1-0 at Parc des Princes thanks to Alexander Isak's 25th-minute goal, until Polish referee Szymon Marciniak awarded PSG a penalty deep in injury …

Mbappé penalty rescues draw for PSG against Newcastle in Champions League
1 year ago

Mbappé penalty rescues draw for PSG against Newcastle in Champions League

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé's penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time salvaged a point for Paris Saint-Germain in a 1-1 draw with an injury-depleted but tenacious Newcastle team on Tuesday. Miguel Almirón sent in a speculative shot from the edge of the box and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could only push it away to Isak’s feet for an easy …

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores three as PSG beats Reims to move top of league
1 year, 1 month ago

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores three as PSG beats Reims to move top of league

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored a hattrick and Gianluigi Donnarumma made six decisive saves to send Paris Saint-Germain to the top of the French league with a 3-0 win at Reims on Saturday. The fifth straight league win moved PSG one point above Nice, with Reims in fourth place, seven points off the pace. Mbappe volleyed the ball from inside the box …

Saka stars as Arsenal beats Sevilla 2-0 in Champions League; PSV edges Lens
1 year, 1 month ago

Saka stars as Arsenal beats Sevilla 2-0 in Champions League; PSV edges Lens

The Hindu  

Bukayo Saka set up the first goal before scoring himself to lead Arsenal to a 2-0 win over Sevilla on Wednesday that strengthened the English team’s position atop its Champions League group. Mikel Arteta’s team bounced back from two straight defeats — one in the English League Cup and the other in the league, controversially to Newcastle — with Sevilla …

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, 3 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, 3 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 …

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 …

Ligue 1 | PSG's record 11th French title comes after season full of low points
1 year, 6 months ago

Ligue 1 | PSG's record 11th French title comes after season full of low points

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain's season is ending with celebrations after a record 11th French title, but it's been one of the most fraught and tension-filled campaigns for many years that saw fans turning on the players, including soccer great Lionel Messi, and the club president. Home losses and arguments Parc des Princes was once a fortress for PSG but not this season, …

PSG’s record 11th French title comes after season full of low points
1 year, 6 months ago

PSG’s record 11th French title comes after season full of low points

Associated Press  

Paris Saint-Germain’s season is ending with celebrations after a record 11th French title, but it’s been one of the most fraught and tension-filled campaigns for many years that saw fans turning on the players, including soccer great Lionel Messi, and the club president. “It’s not been the best season for PSG,” captain Marquinhos said recently. Without goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and …

Ligue 1: Lens poised for long-awaited Champions League return
1 year, 6 months ago

Ligue 1: Lens poised for long-awaited Champions League return

The Hindu  

The Bollaert-Delelis stadium will come to the boil on Saturday with RC Lens poised to clinch second place in Ligue 1 and with it its first ticket to the Champions League group phase in 21 years. With two games left the title is virtually out of reach with Paris Saint-Germain leading by six points and with a much better goal …

PSG within touching distance of Ligue 1 title as Mbappe strikes again
1 year, 7 months ago

PSG within touching distance of Ligue 1 title as Mbappe strikes again

The Hindu  

A brace by Kylian Mbappe propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-1 win at Auxerre on Sunday that effectively secured a second straight Ligue 1 title and a ninth in the last 11 seasons. Mbappe’s goals, his 27th and 28th of the season in Ligue 1, both came in the first eight minutes at the Stade Abbe-Deschamps and set PSG up …

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 …

Ligue 1: Messi to start for PSG on Sunday after in-house suspension, confirms coach Galtier
1 year, 7 months ago

Ligue 1: Messi to start for PSG on Sunday after in-house suspension, confirms coach Galtier

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi will start Paris St Germain’s Ligue 1 home game against AC Ajaccio on Saturday after returning to training following a club-imposed suspension, coach Christophe Galtier said on Friday. French media reported that Messi was suspended for two weeks after making the trip when he was supposed to train with the squad the day after the Ligue 1 leaders’ …

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: Openda shines as Lens boosts Champions League hopes with Monaco win
1 year, 8 months ago

Ligue 1: Openda shines as Lens boosts Champions League hopes with Monaco win

The Hindu  

Lois Openda shone as RC Lens boosted its Champions League hopes with a 3-0 home win against Monaco, one of its direct rival for a spot in Europe’s premium club competition, in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Belgium striker Openda struck twice before the break and set up midfielder Adrien Thomasson for the third goal in the second half to provisionally …

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 …

Vintage season for French club Lens and coach Franck Haise
1 year, 8 months ago

Vintage season for French club Lens and coach Franck Haise

Associated Press  

It’s proving to be a vintage season for Lens and its wine-collecting coach Franck Haise, whose team travels to French league leader Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday amid the club’s best title shot in two decades. “We had a tradition that, on the eve of matches, we would share a bottle of wine, which of course I was soon the one …

PSG hit by more injuries in final stretch of league season
1 year, 8 months ago

PSG hit by more injuries in final stretch of league season

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain will be without defender Nordi Mukiele until the end of the season and without midfielder Renato Sanches for several weeks as the race for the French league title enters its final stretch. With eight matches left to play this season, PSG has a six-point lead over second-place Lens after losing five league games since the turn of the …

Galtier under pressure to save PSG job as he returns to Nice
1 year, 8 months ago

Galtier under pressure to save PSG job as he returns to Nice

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Christophe Galtier left Nice to coach Paris Saint-Germain, he had hopes of leading the club to its first Champions League title. Lens beat PSG on New Year’s day, handing PSG its first defeat of the season and triggering off a domino effect of dismal performances — including a second straight elimination from the Champions League last-16 stage …

PSG title march slowed down with Lyon defeat
1 year, 8 months ago

PSG title march slowed down with Lyon defeat

The Hindu  

Paris Saint Germain’s title march towards the Ligue 1 title suffered another setback when it suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday. The capital side, which only has the league to salvage a disappointing season after being knocked out of the French Cup and the Champions League, fell victim to Bradley Barcola’s second half goal and was …

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