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  • Di Maria hates Man Utd – Bulka

    Di Maria hates Man Utd – Bulka

    Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, Marcin Bulka, has said that teammate , Angel Di Maria hates Manchester United football club because he has no good memory of the time he spent at the club.

    According to Bulka, the Argentine international quickly changes the channel when something related to Man United appears on television.

    The 20-year-old shot-stopper said this ahead of PSG’s Ligue 1 clash with Dijon FCO on Saturday.

    “Angel Di Maria hates Manchester United,” Bulka told Polish YouTube channel Foot Truck.

    “The Argentine has no good memory of the time he spent at Old Trafford.

    “As a matter of fact whenever something related to the Red Devils shows on television, Di Maria quickly changes the channel.”

    Di Maria played only one season (2014-2015) for Man United before he left Old Trafford for PSG.

  • Tuchel surprised by PSG players partying after Dortmund defeat

    Tuchel surprised by PSG players partying after Dortmund defeat

    Paris St-Germain (PSG) coach Thomas Tuchel said he was surprised to see a video of his players partying two days after they were beaten 2-1 at Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.

    The loss was in their UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg fixture on Tuesday in Dortmund.

    Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were among those attending a late party to celebrate the birthdays of Mauro Icardi, Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria.

    “I was really surprised yesterday (Friday) afternoon to see that video. Really surprised.

    “We talked about it internally and it has to stay within the club,”Tuchel told reporters on Saturday on the eve of their Ligue 1 home game against Girondins de Bordeaux.

    PSG lead the standings with 62 points from 25 games, 10 points ahead of second-placed Olympique de Marseille who host Nantes later on Saturday.

    The French champions host Borussia Dortmund in the return leg on March 11.

  • UCL: Unstoppable Haaland scores twice in PSG showdown

    UCL: Unstoppable Haaland scores twice in PSG showdown

    Borussia Dortmund teenager Erling Haaland scored twice in eight minutes on Tuesday to lead his German club to a 2-1 victory over Paris St-Germain (PSG).

    In their 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg game in Dortmund, the Norwegian stabbed in from close range after a quick-fire passing move in the 69th minute.

    The 19-year-old who joined in the winter has already netted eight times in five Bundesliga matches.

    He then thundered in an unstoppable shot for his second goal in the 77th, two minutes after PSG’s Brazilian forward Neymar had levelled for the French champions.

    Haaland, the first Borussia Dortmund player to score in his first league, German Cup and Champions League matches, has reached 10 goals in seven games in Europe’s elite competition this season.

    These included eight for Salzburg in the group stage, and it is faster than anyone.

    He is only the second teenager to net 10 Champions League goals, after Kylian Mbappe, and is the first teenager to score 10 in a single campaign in the competition.

    “I still need to improve, keep working,” Haaland said. “I want to go far in the Champions League. With the second goal I enjoyed the moment.”

    PSG, who were eliminated at this stage of the competition in the previous three seasons, had fit-again Neymar and Mbappe back in the starting line-up.

    But they were almost completely shut out by an extremely efficient Borussia Dortmund backline.

    In a cautious first half, the French side had the slight advantage in possession.

    But Dortmund carved out the only real chance after 27 minutes with a curled shot from Jadon Sancho.

    Mbappe and Neymar were kept under tight surveillance.

    Borussia Dortmund defenders Mats Hummels, Lukasz Piszczek —- on his 350th appearance for the club in all competitions —- and Dan Axel Zagadou denying the pair any space to manoeuvre.

    The Germans’ main firepower, Haaland, was also shackled for about an hour before he finally found some space to complete a quick Borussia Dortmund move.

    PSG, who will be without Marco Verratti and Thomas Meunier for the return leg after they picked up bookings, drew level through Neymar.

    The Brazilian found the net after a fine run down the right by Mbappe.

    He also later hit the post.

    But the visitors could do nothing when 17-year-old substitute Giovanni Reyna found Haaland at the edge of the box.

    The in-form forward released a fiercely-struck left foot effort that gave PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas no chance.

    The return leg is in Paris on March 11.

  • PSG replace Man City as most financially-powerful club

    PSG replace Man City as most financially-powerful club

    French champions Paris St-Germain (PSG) have overtaken Manchester City as the most financially-powerful club in world football, the annual Soccerex Football Finance 100 report has showed.

    PSG topped the 2020 edition with a football finance index score of 5.318.

    This is based on the value of the current squad, tangible assets, finance available in their accounts, potential owner investment and net debt.

    The study said PSG had reduced their debt by 70 million euros (£58.2 million) over the last year while Manchester City’s debt levels had increased by more than 90 million euros.

    Bayern Munich came third with Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid completing the top five.

    Manchester United fell eight places from last year to 16th in the report, mainly due to the depreciation in squad value and an increase in cash debt.

    Europe’s elite sides accounted for 80 per cent of the top 30 but almost half of those clubs are owned by non-European entities.

    These include organisations and individuals from the Middle East, North America and South-east Asia, the report said.

    “This year’s report paints a positive picture of football’s collective financial health, but it also highlights the growing imbalance between the power of Europe’s modern elite, with some of the game’s heritage brands in danger of being left behind,” Philip Gegan, Soccerex managing director, said.

    “In spite of Europe’s dominance, football is very much a global game with investment from football’s emerging markets very much underpinning its continued growth.”

    The English Premier League (EPL) is represented by 18 clubs in the top 100, while the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) was the next best with 17.

    Los Angeles Football Club were rated highest from the MLS in 18th spot ahead of local rivals LA Galaxy at number 22.

  • PSG hammer Dijon to reach French Cup semi-finals

    PSG hammer Dijon to reach French Cup semi-finals

    Paris St Germain’s Pablo Sarabia scored twice as they swept past Dijon and into the semi-finals of the French Cup with a 6-1 win on Wednesday.

    Lying in 17th position in Ligue 1, hosts Dijon were facing an uphill struggle when Wesley Lautoa turned the ball into his own net in the first minute.

    But Mounir Chouiar got his side back on level terms 12 minutes later.

    League leaders PSG illustrated the gulf in class towards the end of the first half as Kylian Mbappe restored their advantage.

    Defender Thiago Silva struck a third five minutes into the second half.

    Spaniard Sarabia increased PSG’s lead in the 56th minute as the home side’s challenge fell apart.

    Dijon defender Senou Coulibaly scored another own goal in the 86th minute before a stoppage-time Sarabia effort completed the rout.

    Olympique Lyonnais hosted Olympique Marseille in their quarter-final later on Wednesday.

  • Neymar out of PSG team after lavish party

    Neymar out of PSG team after lavish party

    Neymar is out of the Paris St-Germain squad for their league match at Nantes on Tuesday with a rib injury.

    The Brazilian, who needed treatment during PSG’s victory against Montpellier on Saturday, celebrated his 28th birthday at a Parisian nightclub 24 hours later.

    Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team selection would not be influenced by the timing of the party.

    “Is it the best way to prepare for a match? No, clearly not,” he said.

    “Is it the worst thing in the world? No,” the German added in his news conference on Monday.

    “I always protect my players, and I really love my team. With this party, I accept that it is a bit difficult to protect the players, but the context is not simply black or white,” he said.

    “It is a shame, because we are giving people the chance to speak badly of us. We need to adapt to the situation, but I am not going to leave a player on the bench or at home because they went out and celebrated.”

    The club confirmed on Monday that tests had shown Neymar suffered the cartilage injury during the first half of Saturday’s Ligue 1 match.

    Neymar was not the only PSG player Tuchel was questioned about – after a touchline spat with Kylian Mbappe in the 5-0 weekend win.

    “There is nothing personal between him and me. These things happen,” Tuchel said about his 21-year-old striker who reacted angrily to being substituted midway through the second half.

    “It was between a player who does not want to come off, and a coach who had his reasons for doing something, and who wanted to give a game to players who deserved it.”

  • PSG boss kicks against Neymar’s lavish birthday party [Photo]

    PSG boss kicks against Neymar’s lavish birthday party [Photo]

    Neymar celebrated his upcoming 28th birthday with a lavish party at Parisian nightclub Yoyo on Sunday.

    Paris St-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel skipped the white-themed party under the Palais de Tokyo, after branding it “a distraction”, with the event coming just two days before their next game.

    It appeared to be a sentiment not shared by the Brazilian’s team-mates and celebrity pals however, with Edinson Cavani, Marco Verratti and Angel di Maria embracing the dress code and injured Lyon winger Memphis Depay sporting a pair of £1,200 boots.

    Serial party host Neymar is well known for his extravagant get-togethers, but it was reported that Neymar would rein in his celebrations this year before his actual birthday on Wednesday.

    He threw a ‘Nuit Rouge’ themed event for his 27th birthday for around 200 guests, while he welcomed in his 26th birthday with a black tie event attended by Lewis Hamilton and the president of Brazil.

    Sunday’s bash came a day after PSG’s bad-tempered 5-0 victory against Montpellier, that was notable for incidents involving a pink-haired Neymar and team-mate Kylian Mbappe.

    Neymar shrugged off an injury scare, taunted the opposition with his signature tricks and raged at the officials.

    Mbappe, 21, reacted angrily to being substituted midway through the second half.

    “These are distractions, and they give the impression we are not serious, not professional,” said Tuchel, in his post-match comments when discussing Neymar’s party.

    But on Tuesday, he denied he had a personal issue with Neymar.

    “It’s my choice not to participate in the party,” Tuchel said. “It’s a choice as a coach; it’s not against Neymar personally.”

    Mbappe appeared to skip the party all together, instead opting to watch the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl after attending an event at Disneyland Paris.

    Maybe he couldn’t find anything white to wear…

    BBC

  • Transfer: Edinson Cavani asks to leave PSG

    Transfer: Edinson Cavani asks to leave PSG

    Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has told Paris St-Germain he wants to leave the club after “an approach” by Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

    The 32-year-old has been limited to 14 first-team outings this season after Mauro Icardi’s arrival on a season-long loan from Inter Milan in the summer.

    “It’s true that today he asked to leave,” said PSG sporting director Leonardo after a 1-0 win over Lorient in the French Cup on Sunday.

    “We are studying the situation.”

    He added: “It’s also true that there has been an approach from Atletico Madrid.”

    Cavani joined PSG in 2013 and is the club’s record scorer with 198 goals.

    He was not in the squad that beat Lorient and Leonardo added: “We have to listen to him because we have a lot of respect for the player.”

    PSG coach Thomas Tuchel appears keen to keep Cavani to help his side’s push for silverware.

    “I have said a lot about this, I am not going to repeat myself always on the same subject,” said Tuchel. “If we want to achieve our objectives – winning as many trophies as possible – it’s best with ‘Edi’, yes.”

  • Arsenal in talks to sign PSG defender

    Arsenal in talks to sign PSG defender

    Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa, Goal reports.

    The Gunners are in talks with the Ligue 1 champions over a move for the France international left-back, who has just six months left of his current contract.

    Discussions between the two clubs are at an advanced stage, with Arsenal hoping to take advantage of the fact Kurzawa will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

    The north London club are pushing to get a deal done for a nominal fee for the 27-year-old, who moved to PSG from Monaco in 2015 in a deal worth close to €22 million (£16m/$25m).

  • Ligue 1: PSG held in six-goal thriller

    Ligue 1: PSG held in six-goal thriller

    Neymar scored twice as Ligue 1 leaders Paris St-Germain were made to settle for a point in a six-goal thriller against Monaco at the Parc des Princes.

    The Brazilian struck a third-minute opener before goals from Gelson Martins and Wissam Ben Yedder completed a quick six-minute turnaround for the visitors.

    Fode Ballo-Toure’s own-goal and Neymar’s second from the penalty spot then handed PSG a half-time lead.

    But Islam Slimani made it 3-3 after 70 minutes to deny the champions victory.

    Slimani’s goal was eventually awarded after a lengthy video assistant referee review overruled an initial offside verdict.

    Kylian Mbappe, who won his side’s penalty following a foul by Martins, and Edinson Cavani both squandered injury-time opportunities as PSG chased a winner.

    A point leaves Thomas Tuchel’s side five points clear of closest challengers Marseille with one game in hand.