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/ 1023 days agoLigue 1 knows it has to change ahead of new TV deal says exec
To grow in the United States, Ligue 1 has to change. France’s top division on the men’s side, Ligue Un, has faced challenges in terms of breaking into the US market. PSG has exhibited success both on the pitch and from a marketability standpoint. Still, Ligue Un, or LFP, lags behind the other “big five” […]

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/ 1023 days agoSaudi league reveals Mbappe talks amid January player influx
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) is not hesitant to bring in additional players in January, according to Michael Emenalo, the league's sporting director. A slew of international soccer players were signed by the state-backed league for an astonishing $950 million in a single transfer window. No wonder the four teams controlled by the Public Investment […]

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/ 1026 days agoCasemiro set for Champions League return as exit spot emerges
The winter transfer window is about to start shortly. In preparation for the second half of the season, European teams will be looking to bolster their rosters. It might also lead to certain players receiving greater playing time via transfers. After losing its last group stage match, 1-0, against Bayern, Manchester United crashed out of […]

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/ 1032 days agoMatic warns against Serbian 'viruses' Red Star and Partizan
Nemanja Matic, a former Premier League star, has gone on an explosive tirade against Serbian soccer. The head of the soccer association, as well as the two most prominent teams in the nation, Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade, have also been targeted by his criticism. “Serbian football is sick, infected with viruses called Red […]

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/ 1035 days agoLyon faces Ligue 1 relegation thanks to Taylor Swift
An already difficult scenario for Lyon in Ligue 1 might get much more complicated as they face a serious battle away from the field. Lyon has found one win in its 13 league games this season. The club is in a precarious position at the foot of the Ligue 1 standings. The seven-time league winners […]

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/ 1051 days agoPSG plans major renovation at Parc des Princes like Real Madrid
PSG is joining the trend of major clubs in Europe planning a renovation to its stadium, the Parc des Princes, in Paris. Following the suit of both Real Madrid and Barcelona, PSG opted against constructing a new stadium. Instead, it plans a major revamp of the Parc des Princes. However, PSG must first own its […]

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/ 1051 days agoCongo likely to play host to French Super Cup and welcome PSG
In January, Kylian Mbappe and his Paris Saint-Germain teammates might find themselves embarking on an unforeseen journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo. To defend their title as Ligue 1 champions, PSG will face off against last year's Coupe de France champions, Toulouse, in the Trophée des Champions. However, the game has not yet taken […]

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/ 1053 days agoMbappe forwent vast bonuses to avoid signing new PSG deal
As Kylian Mbappe's contract with Paris Saint-Germain approaches its expiration at the end of the season, the certainty of his future with the Parisian club has been constantly cast into doubt. The unexpected twist occurred when the French World Cup winner chose to extend his contract with PSG in 2022. He made the announcement on […]

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/ 1053 days agoQSI to sell minority stake in PSG: What does it mean for club?
One noticeable trend that has evolved in the world of soccer in recent years. It comes in the form of wealthy billionaire club owners choosing to sell minority stakes in their teams. Historically, many people considered soccer clubs to be the exclusive preserve of a single rich benefactor. However, a change is happening that threatens […]

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/ 1054 days agoBayern eye Mbappe in 2024 in similar move to Lewandowski
If Kylian Mbappe leaves Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent next summer, Bayern Munich has allegedly emerged as a serious suitor. Bayern finally found a suitable alternative for Robert Lewandowski in Harry Kane, after spending the whole previous season without one. After months of back-and-forth with Daniel Levy, the German Bundesliga champions were able to […]

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/ 1058 days agoPSG boss expresses unexpected response to Mbappe's hat-trick
The French champions Paris Saint-Germain are riding high into the November international break. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick on Sunday at Stade Auguste Delaune, leading the capital club to a 3-0 victory against Stade de Reims. After Nice's goalless draw against Montpellier on Friday, Luis Enrique's team now has a one-point lead in the standings […]

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/ 1061 days agoTeenage PSG star rewarded for brilliant form with France call-up
Didier Deschamps, manager of France, has chosen to recognize Warren Zaire-Emery's recent success by handing the youngster his first call-up to the senior team. The 17-year-old midfield shining star for Paris Saint-Germain is the latest shining example of the seemingly endless stream of soccer talent emerging from France. The summer's $48 million transfer of midfielder […]

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/ 1061 days agoMbappe saga gets new twist ahead of likely PSG free agent exit
The lengthy and winding road that leads towards the transfer of Kylian Mbappe from PSG to Real Madrid may be coming to an end. The names Mbappe and Real Madrid appear to be inextricably linked in a web of persistent rumors. The Spanish powerhouses have been linked to a bid for the 2018 World Cup […]

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/ 1063 days agoChelsea and Man United to battle for French center-back
Jean-Clair Todibo is a young defensive talent who may soon find the Premier League with Chelsea or Manchester United. Both of the English giants are courting the French 23-year-old to provide cover for their back lines. Currently, Todibo plies his trade with Nice. Before then, Barcelona had the defender, and the Spanish club loaned him […]

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/ 1064 days agoMilan picks up valuable points over PSG in Champions League
PSG's game against AC Milan yielded several storylines. The main focus was on Milan and its bid to stay alive in the UEFA Champions League. It entered on two points at the bottom of the group. Meanwhile, two PSG wins had it in pole position. At the end of the day, the group is even […]