2023 November

PSG ultras missed pre-game rituals

Having staged a large-scale and noticeable protest at the Parc des Princes on Friday night during the Ligue 1 game against Rennes, all seemed to be forgotten for the PSG ultras just four days later for their Champions League matchup against Real Madrid. However, as reported by L’Équipe, there were certain indications that discontent remains within […]

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FEATURE | Pascal Dupraz’s Adrenaline – The Philosophy Of Surviving Relegation

Football is more complex at the top than at the bottom. At the top of the table, teams are afforded the luxury of complexity. Managers have the resources to embrace idealism and purism and they can experiment and drive towards perfection. There’s often an absence of urgency in becoming solely outcome-based, as positive results are […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 4-1 Troyes, irresiable Rennes ease past

Ligue 1 21/22, Round 25 – 20/2/22 RENNES – 4 (Guirassy 14, 20, Terrier 75, Laborde 86) Alfred Gomis, 5 Hamari Traoré, 6 Warmed Omari, 5 Nayef Aguerd, 5 Birger Meling, 8 – He seems to be winning a hotly contested battle for the left-back spot and he was again an understated but effective and […]

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Xavi Simons close to agreeing new deal with PSG

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, PSG and 18-year-old prospect Xavi Simons are close to agreeing on a new deal to keep the Dutchman at the club next season. Simons’ current contract is due to expire in the summer and it had been reported that the midfielder was considering an exit from the club due to […]

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Amine Harit will not stay at Marseille after loan deal

L’Équipe report today that Morocco midfielder Amine Harit will not stay at Marseille past his loan deal this season, and will return to Schalke 04. The 24-year-old has fallen out of favour after an initial strong start, having been scarcely used by manager Jorge Sampaoli in recent months. The former Nantes man himself is aware of […]

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Exclusive | FC Versailles discuss reaching the Coupe de France semi-finals

The Coupe de France semi-finals kick off midway through next week, with fourth-tier side FC Versailles the surprise package after an incredible run which has notably seen them knock out Ligue 2 leaders Toulouse. The club from the Paris region face an altogether different prospect on Tuesday though, as they gear up to clash with […]

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PLAYER RATINGS | Marseille 0-1 Monaco, a lacklustre game for both sides sees smash and grab win

Ligue 1 21/22, Round 27 – 6/2/22 Click Here: MARSEILLE – 0 Pau López, 5 Valentin Rongier, 3 William Saliba, 5 Duje Ćaleta-Car, 4 Luan Peres, 4 Mattéo Guendouzi, 5 Boubacar Kamara, 5 Gerson, 6 – It was clear his languid style wasn’t working in the heightened intensity of Ligue 1 but his hunger has […]

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Nantes’ winger Moses Simon interesting Marseille and Newcastle

As reported by BUT, Nantes’ Nigerian winger Moses Simon, who has improved markedly for Ligue 1’s surprise package this season, is continuing to attract interest ahead of the summer transfer window. While Leeds United and Newcastle were keen on the player in January, the Premier League pair maintain their interest and could make a move […]

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Eduardo Camavinga on Karim Benzema: “He’s a leader, he’s the captain, it’s he who shows us the way.”

Following Real Madrid’s victory over PSG in last night’s Champions League Round of 16 tie, French teenager Eduardo Camavinga spoke to RMC Sport about his performance and that of his compatriot, Karim Benzema. “I gave the best of myself to give the coach confidence again. I’m happy that after I came on, we scored three goals thanks […]

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Gianluigi Donnarumma reveals decision to join PSG was influenced by Gianluigi Buffon

Speaking to beIN Sport, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed that compatriot Gianluigi Buffon influenced his decision to join the Ligue 1 side last summer. His words transcribed in RMC Sport, the former Milan man explained that Buffon – who spent the 2018-19 season in Paris – had spoken to him before the move. “He told […]

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