Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe
2 months ago

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe

China Daily  

PSG's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring its second goal during the Champions League match against Manchester City. REUTERS PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without star Kylian Mbappe, rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory Wednesday. Bradley Barcola, a 22-year-old winger, scored one goal and set up another for France teammate Ousmane Dembele, and 20-year-old midfielder Joao Neves headed in the third before striker Goncalo Ramos rammed in the fourth in stoppage time. Enrique said before facing City that the solution up front would come from more teamwork rather than hoping another player can emulate Mbappe, who scored 44 goals last season and helped PSG reach the Champions League semifinals.

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PSG’s rise: How Luis Enrique’s vision and Mbappé’s departure led to better performance in Champions League
Trending News
1 week, 4 days ago

PSG’s rise: How Luis Enrique’s vision and Mbappé’s departure led to better performance in Champions League

The Hindu  

Will this finally be the year for Paris Saint-Germain? Luis Enrique’s players' defeat of favourites Liverpool in the last 16 tie on Tuesday night at Anfield after a thrilling penalty shootout showed that anything is now possible for PSG. Here is a look at the reasons behind PSG’s gradual progress this season, and how they knocked out Europe’s top team …

Champions League: In win over Liverpool, redemption for PSG trio
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions League: In win over Liverpool, redemption for PSG trio

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: “We suffered a lot in Paris but football is that way. Today, we were lucky.” Luis Enrique’s words summed up a night where Paris St-Germain and Liverpool needed to be separated by penalties but they will strike a deeper chord with Ousmane Dembélé, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Nuno Mendes. Adjudged best in Euro 2020, Donnarumma’s list of Champions League howlers …

PSG’s rise: How Enrique’s vision and Mbappé's departure led to Champions League success
1 week, 4 days ago

PSG’s rise: How Enrique’s vision and Mbappé's departure led to Champions League success

Associated Press  

Will this finally be the year for Paris Saint-Germain? Luis Enrique’s players’ defeat of favorites Liverpool in the last 16 tie on Tuesday night at Anfield after a thrilling penalty shootout showed that anything is now possible for PSG. Here is a look at the reasons behind PSG’s gradual progress this season, and how they knocked out Europe’s top team …

PSG showed great personality, character in Liverpool shootout win: Luis Enrique
1 week, 5 days ago

PSG showed great personality, character in Liverpool shootout win: Luis Enrique

India Today  

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has claimed that his team showed great personality and character in their penalty shootout win against Liverpool in their UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 second leg at Anfield on Tuesday, March 11. "Both of the teams deserved to go to the next phase, they play better than us here, but I think my team …

Champions League: Despite attractive football, PSG on brink of exit as it meets Liverpool in second leg
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions League: Despite attractive football, PSG on brink of exit as it meets Liverpool in second leg

The Hindu  

Despite playing some of the best football, Paris Saint-Germain is once again on the brink of an early exit from Europe’s elite club competition. PSG was ultimately punished by a late goal from Harvey Elliott, with Liverpool’s second attempt on target compared to a whopping 28 for the home team. AS IT HAPPENED | PSG vs LIV FIRST LEG HIGHLIGHTS …

Ligue 1 2024-25: Dembele strikes twice as PSG widens lead on top with a 4-1 win
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: Dembele strikes twice as PSG widens lead on top with a 4-1 win

The Hindu  

Leader Paris St Germain continued its domination of Ligue 1 with a 4-1 win away to Stade Rennais on Saturday, with substitute Ousmane Dembele scoring twice in added time as the visitors earned their sixth successive league victory. Luis Enrique made eight changes to the side which lost 1-0 to Liverpool midweek in its Champions League last 16 first leg …

Dembélé reaches 20 league goals for PSG as unbeaten French leader wins 4-1 at Rennes
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dembélé reaches 20 league goals for PSG as unbeaten French leader wins 4-1 at Rennes

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ousmane Dembélé came off the bench to score twice and help a shaky Paris Saint-Germain win 4-1 at Rennes on Saturday to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1. Bradley Barcola got one goal and set up another as PSG moved 16 points ahead of second-placed Marseille, which hosted Lens later Saturday. PSG coach Luis Enrique rested captain Marquinhos ahead …

PSG coach Enrique warns his players about Liverpool’s ‘fighter jets’ in attack
2 weeks, 5 days ago

PSG coach Enrique warns his players about Liverpool’s ‘fighter jets’ in attack

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is worried about the speed of Liverpool’s “fighter jets” in attack and warned his team not to give the ball away in their Champions League clash. “Liverpool has one of the best counter attacks in Europe so we will try to keep the ball and be careful not to suffer too much from …

Champions League 2024-25: Enrique lauds PSG’s mentality after 7-0 win over Brest
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1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Enrique lauds PSG’s mentality after 7-0 win over Brest

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his team’s outstanding performance as they crushed fellow Ligue 1 side Brest 7-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League last 16. PSG made light work of Champions League newcomers Brest, winning 10-0 on aggregate, in its most dominant victory in Europe. READ | Champions League 2024-25: Mbappe can reach Ronaldo’s level, …

Champions League: Mbappe dazzles as Real Madrid oust Man City; PSV eliminate Juventus
1 month ago

Champions League: Mbappe dazzles as Real Madrid oust Man City; PSV eliminate Juventus

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Man City to progress to Champions League Round of 16. Image: Reuters Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest. “Making my dream come true is one thing, …

PSG winger Barcola has raised his game since Kvaratskhelia’s arrival
1 month ago

PSG winger Barcola has raised his game since Kvaratskhelia’s arrival

Associated Press  

PARIS — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain has certainly brought the best out of winger Bradley Barcola in the Champions League. Barcola scored one goal, added one assist and played a part in the third goal as PSG routed Brest 7-0 to advance to the round of 16 with a resounding 10-0 aggregate win. Since Kvaratskhelia joined from Napoli …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG a better team in post-Mbappe era, says Luis Enrique
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG a better team in post-Mbappe era, says Luis Enrique

The Hindu  

Runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint Germain has been better in attack and defence since striker Kylian Mbappe moved to Real Madrid last year, coach Luis Enrique said before it hosts third-placed AS Monaco on Friday. “I was very brave last season when I told you that we would have a better team in attack and defence,” Luis Enrique told …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG boss Luis Enrique lavishes praise on ‘difference-maker’ Dembele
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG boss Luis Enrique lavishes praise on ‘difference-maker’ Dembele

The Hindu  

Paris Saint Germain manager Luis Enrique is not surprised by Ousmane Dembele’s recent form, saying on Monday that the French forward possesses qualities that make him a difference-maker in games. Dembele scored successive hat-tricks last week when he helped PSG to a 4-1 away thrashing of German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League and a 5-2 Ligue 1 …

Man City, PSG stay alive in Champions League as Arsenal reach last 16
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man City, PSG stay alive in Champions League as Arsenal reach last 16

Deccan Chronicle  

Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last 16 on Wednesday in the final round of league-phase matches.Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Aston Villa also followed Liverpool and Barcelona in securing top-eight finishes to skip …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal, PSG sails into knockouts with comfortable wins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Arsenal, PSG sails into knockouts with comfortable wins

The Hindu  

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as it rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri. More from UEFA Champions League: Liverpool loses perfect record but finishes top; Villa clinches direct Round of 16 spot Girona pushed for an equaliser late in the …

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe
2 months ago

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe

China Daily  

PSG's Portuguese midfielder Joao Neves fights for the ball with Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic. This time, 19-year-old winger Desire Doue played as a makeshift striker even though center forward Ramos was available for this game where both wealthy state-backed teams — the United Arab Emirates and Qatar — were at risk of failing to advance to the knockout stage. He …

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe
2 months ago

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe

China Daily  

PSG's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring its second goal during the Champions League match against Manchester City. REUTERS PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without star Kylian Mbappe, rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory Wednesday. Bradley Barcola, a 22-year-old winger, scored one goal …

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe
2 months ago

Young guns prove PSG can deliver without Mbappe

China Daily  

PSG's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring its second goal during the Champions League match against Manchester City. REUTERS PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without star Kylian Mbappe, rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory Wednesday. Bradley Barcola, a 22-year-old winger, scored one goal …

Young Barcola headlines PSG reboot
Trending News
2 months ago

Young Barcola headlines PSG reboot

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: So, it has come to this. Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scoring within three minutes of each other after a first half where City had 36% possession, the least in over five years, would have meant just that for PSG. For PSG’s first goal, Barcola pirouetted past Nunes after latching on to a pass from Ruiz. In four minutes, …

PSG- 4 Man City- 2: Young guns prove PSG can deliver in the Champions League without Mbappé
Trending News
2 months ago

PSG- 4 Man City- 2: Young guns prove PSG can deliver in the Champions League without Mbappé

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without star Kylian Mbappé, rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory Wednesday. “I feel pride this evening, against such a team, against such a manager, against such good players,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said. "It was a complete performance …

Champions League: PSG put City to brink of elimination while Arsenal inch closer to last-16; Madrid thump Salzburg 5-1
2 months ago

Champions League: PSG put City to brink of elimination while Arsenal inch closer to last-16; Madrid thump Salzburg 5-1

Firstpost  

Manchester City find themselves on the verge of bowing out of the UEFA Champions League in the league phase after suffering 4-2 loss against Paris Saint-Germain despite leading by two goals while Arsenal virtually assured themselves of a place in the knockouts after defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0. Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves celebrates with Vitinha after scoring his team's third goal …

PSG sink Man City with stunning Champions League comeback
2 months ago

PSG sink Man City with stunning Champions League comeback

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning second-half fightback as they recovered from two goals down to beat Manchester City 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday, a result which leaves Pep Guardiola's side still at risk of an early exit.All the goals came in the second half on a wet night at the Parc des Princes, with Jack Grealish and …

Young guns prove PSG can deliver in the Champions League without Mbappé
Trending News
2 months ago

Young guns prove PSG can deliver in the Champions League without Mbappé

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain finally showed it can shine in the Champions League without star Kylian Mbappé, rallying from 2-0 down in the second half to beat Manchester City 4-2 for a crucial victory Wednesday. “I feel pride this evening, against such a team, against such a manager, against such good players,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said. “It was a …

Kylian Mbappe hits back at Neymar’s claim of being 'jealous' with Lionel Messi
2 months ago

Kylian Mbappe hits back at Neymar’s claim of being 'jealous' with Lionel Messi

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe has finally responded to Neymar’s claims that the French footballer was ‘jealous’ of Lionel Messi after the Argentine star joined PSG football club in 2021. Image: Reuters Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on Neymar’s claims that the French footballer was “jealous” when Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. While Messi, Mbappe and Neymar …

Stuttering PSG faces moment of truth against Man City
Trending News
2 months ago

Stuttering PSG faces moment of truth against Man City

China Daily  

PARIS — A stuttering and entirely unconvincing Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain will come to a head if it loses to Manchester City on Wednesday, an outcome which would leave the French club teetering on the brink of an early exit. Luis Enrique's team has scored only six goals in six games thus far, with three of those coming …

Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and the threat to football’s state-owned superpowers
2 months ago

Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and the threat to football’s state-owned superpowers

New York Times  

Inside the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, there was a television camera trained on the Paris Saint-Germain delegation, waiting for a reaction. 😳PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Sporting Director Luis Campos react to Les Parisiens drawing Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid in the Champions Leaguepic.twitter.com/BQxNcTzwTR — Get French Football News August 29, 2024 He put a brave …

Enrique must outwit Guardiola when PSG meets Man City in Champions League
2 months ago

Enrique must outwit Guardiola when PSG meets Man City in Champions League

Associated Press  

PARIS — Luis Enrique credits Pep Guardiola with inventing arguably the “perfect model” of attacking soccer. “Pep has innovated throughout his career and is not scared to do so again.” Guardiola won the Champions League again with City in 2023, while Enrique’s PSG reached the semifinals last season. “City are also very at ease with a transition game and have …

Stuttering PSG face moment of truth in Champions League
2 months ago

Stuttering PSG face moment of truth in Champions League

Hindustan Times  

A stuttering and entirely unconvincing Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain will come to a head if they lose to Manchester City on Wednesday, an outcome which would leave the French club teetering on the brink of an early exit. PSG's Bradley Barcola, right, celebrates with his teammates PSG were handed what seemed like the toughest draw of any team …

Barcola scores and assists as PSG struggles past Lens with Man City next in crunch match
Trending News
2 months ago

Barcola scores and assists as PSG struggles past Lens with Man City next in crunch match

The Hindu  

Bradley Barcola's brilliance combined with Gianluigi Donnarumma's decisive saves helped Paris Saint-Germain win at Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The win extended PSG's lead in the standings to 10 points but did little to mask the defensive frailties of Luis Enrique's team ahead of a crucial Champions League match against Manchester City next week. Lens finally cracked in …

Ligue 1 2024-25: PSG edges past Saint-Etienne to extend lead at the top
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Luis Enrique praises PSG’s fighting spirit in French Super Cup victory over AS Monaco
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Luis Enrique praises PSG’s fighting spirit in French Super Cup victory over AS Monaco

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique praised his team for starting the year on the right foot and said the 1-0 win over AS Monaco in the French Super Cup on Sunday thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s last-gasp goal was well-deserved. Dembele sealed the win for the French champion two minutes into injury time after PSG created 27 chances, nine of them …

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival

The Hindu  

January could be a crucial month in determining Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique’s future at the club. While runaway league leader PSG is unbeaten in domestic competition heading into Sunday’s Trophée des Champions against Monaco, it is a far different story in the Champions League. Stuttgart’s penultimate game is against Slovan Bratislava — which has lost all six matches so …

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG coach Enrique faces crucial month in fight for Champions League survival

Associated Press  

PARIS — January could be a crucial month in determining Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique’s future at the club. While runaway league leader PSG is unbeaten in domestic competition heading into Sunday’s Trophée des Champions against Monaco, it is a far different story in the Champions League. Stuttgart’s penultimate game is against Slovan Bratislava — which has lost all six …

PSG beat Salzburg to breathe life into Champions League campaign
3 months, 1 week ago

PSG beat Salzburg to breathe life into Champions League campaign

Deccan Chronicle  

Salzburg: Paris Saint-Germain breathed life into their faltering Champions League campaign as a 3-0 win away to Salzburg in Austria on Tuesday boosted the French club's hopes of reaching the knockout phase. Goncalo Ramos, Nuno Mendes and Desire Doue scored the goals for PSG in Austria as Luis Enrique's team won for the first time in this season's Champions League …

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Frustrated Enrique remains hopeful for PSG’s progress in Champions League
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024/25: Frustrated Enrique remains hopeful for PSG’s progress in Champions League

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique was left frustrated after Tuesday’s 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich in the Champions League, but remained hopeful that the Ligue 1 winner would progress to the next round of the continental competition. PSG, winless in its last four Champions League outings, is 26th on the table with four points from five matches, two spots below …

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

PSG beats Toulouse 3-0 and Akliouche double gives Monaco home win over Brest
4 months ago

PSG beats Toulouse 3-0 and Akliouche double gives Monaco home win over Brest

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain retained a six-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 after a labored 3-0 home win over Toulouse on Friday. Monaco beats Brest The win came immediately after second-placed Monaco beaten Brest 3-2 to briefly close the gap at the top to three points. Brest, which faces Barcelona next week in the Champions League, turned in …

Champions League 2024-25: Marquinhos laments PSG’s inefficiency after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid
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4 months, 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's Champions League campaign hangs in the balance after dramatic defeat to Atletico Madrid leaves French side OUTSIDE qualification spots - ahead of clashes against Man City and Bayern Munich
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG's Champions League campaign hangs in the balance after dramatic defeat to Atletico Madrid leaves French side OUTSIDE qualification spots - ahead of clashes against Man City and Bayern Munich

Daily Mail  

French champions PSG face a battle to automatically qualify from the Champions League group phase following a dramatic late defeat to Atletico Madrid. Substitute Angel Correa scored with the last kick of the game to snatch a 2-1 victory for Diego Simeone's side in the French capital on Wednesday night. Substitute Angel Correa scored with the last kick of the …

PSG and Atletico Madrid’s slow starts inject jeopardy into Champions League
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG and Atletico Madrid’s slow starts inject jeopardy into Champions League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Conor Gallagher hides his face after Atletico concede …

Thierry Henry reveals the reason why PSG are better off WITHOUT Kylian Mbappe - despite losing 'a bit of magic'
5 months ago

Thierry Henry reveals the reason why PSG are better off WITHOUT Kylian Mbappe - despite losing 'a bit of magic'

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique's PSG have traded 'goals and magic' for 'more stability' without him Thierry Henry has revealed he thinks Paris Saint-Germain are actually a 'more stable' team without star forward Kylian Mbappe in it. Paris Saint-Germain have 'lost a bit of magic' without Kylian Mbappe, according to Henry Henry, 47, says the French team are 'more stable' without Mbappe in …

Arsenal Dominates PSG in a Dominant Display, Clinching Crucial Win in Champions League
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal Dominates PSG in a Dominant Display, Clinching Crucial Win in Champions League

ABP News  

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in their Round 2 fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25. The win marked their 4th consecutive loss in England in the competition, highlighting their struggles on home soil. Despite the loss, Arsenal dominated the first half and secured two goals through Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka. The result extended Arsenal's …

Arsenal vs PSG LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Gunners cruise to victory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Arsenal vs PSG LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Gunners cruise to victory

The Independent  

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PSG have EXILED a £43m star and already believe Bradley Barcola is the 'new Kylian Mbappe' to lead their new youthful team to glory: Here's why the French champions are a danger to Arsenal tonight
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG have EXILED a £43m star and already believe Bradley Barcola is the 'new Kylian Mbappe' to lead their new youthful team to glory: Here's why the French champions are a danger to Arsenal tonight

Daily Mail  

Kylian Mbappe made the impossible possible at PSG. Losing Kylian Mbappe has only strengthened PSG, who are working better as a team Bradley Barcola has taken Mbappe's mantle and scored more than the superstar this season PSG look more defensively solid this season with everyone pulling in the same direction Montpellier have already felt PSG's wrath this season in a …

PSG’s ‘end the glitter’ mantra has killed off galacticos with Kylian Mbappe a relic of the past
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PSG’s ‘end the glitter’ mantra has killed off galacticos with Kylian Mbappe a relic of the past

The Telegraph  

It will be a new Paris St-Germain who face Arsenal in the Champions League. From Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the first “big” signing to arrive, to Kylian Mbappé, the last to leave, PSG have for 13 years been the club of the new galácticos; a club determined to focus on brand to announce themselves on the world stage. A PSG in what …

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder
6 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 …

Life after Mbappé is proving better than expected for French leader PSG
6 months, 1 week ago

Life after Mbappé is proving better than expected for French leader PSG

Associated Press  

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé's departure was expected to sidetrack Paris Saint-Germain this season. Who could score so freely for PSG when Mbappé averaged more than 40 goals per season over the past four campaigns and more than 250 in seven years at the club? Behind the forwards, Portugal’s Vitinha and France’s Warren Zaïre-Emery form a solid midfield pairing along with …

PSG is banking on a new direction after Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG is banking on a new direction after Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Kylian Mbappe. For all of PSG’s dominance of the French league — winning it in 10 of the last 12 seasons — it has reached just one Champions League final since being bought by Qatar Sports Investments in 2011. Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City, which like PSG, has used its newfound riches to shake up the traditional order …

Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final
10 months ago

Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final

Hindustan Times  

Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his Paris Saint-Germain career on Saturday and has the chance to sign off with another trophy in the French Cup final against Lyon. Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe It will be Mbappe's 308th and final appearance for his hometown club, for whom he signed in August 2017 from Monaco in a …

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