PARIS – Lille stand tantalisingly close to a first Ligue 1 title in a decade, but Kylian Mbappe is convinced that Paris Saint-Germain will only have themselves to blame if they fail to retain their crown.
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Gulf derby: prestige, pride riding on PSG v Man City clash
DOHA – The Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City on Wednesday is as much a clash of footballing titans as a proxy battle between competing Gulf nations and visions for European football’s future.
PSG wait for ‘happier’ Neymar to sign contract extension
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain were revelling in the joy of knocking holders Bayern Munich out of the Champions League in midweek when Neymar offered more cause for celebration.
PSG show their mettle with biggest Champions League scalp
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain’s relationship with the Champions League over the last decade has been fraught with disappointment and littered with spectacular defeats, but an aggregate victory against holders Bayern Munich is the most significant of the Qatar era as…
Neymar sent off as PSG lose to Lille in Ligue 1 title clash
PARIS – Neymar was sent off late on as a limping Jonathan David scored the only goal to give Lille a 1-0 win over Paris Saint- Germain in their Ligue 1 title showdown on Saturday, a result that moves them…
PSG miss out on top spot after shock Nantes defeat
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain missed the chance to move top of Ligue 1 on Sunday after falling to a shock 2-1 home loss to Nantes, allowing Lille to maintain their league lead despite drawing 0-0 at Monaco. The reigning champions…
Neymar says he wants to stay at PSG
PARIS – Neymar said on Sunday that he hopes to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond this season and wants Kylian Mbappe to also commit his future to the French champions. Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions with PSG over a…
Neymar set for PSG return in January
PARIS – Neymar is “expected” to make his return from an ankle injury next month, Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel had said he was hoping Neymar might be fit to play a part in Sunday’s clash…
PSG look to go one better in Champions League but doubts remain
PARIS – Paris Saint-Germain came so close to winning the prize they crave more than anything in last season’s Champions League and are hoping to go one better this time, but there are concerns that the Qatar-owned club might actually…
Neymar among five sent off as Marseille end long PSG curse
PARIS – Neymar was sent off on his return from Covid-19 quarantine after reacting to an alleged racist slur as Marseille snapped their 20-match winless run against Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory over the reigning Ligue 1 champions on…
PSG, a club transformed, allow Qatar to bask in limelight of Champions League final
LISBON – If Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich in Sunday’s Champions League final in Lisbon, the pictures will probably be of Neymar’s tears of joy or wild scenes of celebration in the French capital, but basking in the glory of…
Settled at last, Neymar ready to deliver for PSG on biggest stage
LISBON– Paris Saint-Germain’s fortunes in the Champions League in recent years have been inextricably linked to those of Neymar, even before they bought the Brazilian for a world record fee, and if he maintains his recent form in Sunday’s final…
Neymar criticises PSG injury handling after Dortmund defeat
Neymar has criticised Paris Saint-Germain’s handling of his recent injury after scoring in the 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund, which leaves the French club facing the prospect of another early Champions League exit.
Mbappe scores 2 as PSG moves 7 points clear; Depay injured
Paris (AP/UNB) — Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain moved seven points clear at the top of the French league with a resounding 4-0 win at 10-man Saint-Etienne on Sunday. Midfielder Leandro Paredes scored his first PSG goal before…
PSG beats Nantes in French League
Paris Saint-Germain beat Nantes 2-0 on Wednesday to restore its five-point lead over Marseille at the top of the French league standings.
Mbappe scores 20th league goal as PSG routs Montpellier 5-1
Paris (AP/UNB) – Kylian Mbappe scored his league-leading 20th goal of the season as Paris Saint-Germain beat Montpellier 5-1 on Wednesday to move 15 points clear, having played one game less than second-place Lille. Mbappe has led PSG’s attack with…