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Kylian Mbappe rated 2020 most valuable player in the world

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2020 0

Paris Saint-Germain and France striker, Kylian Mbappe has been rated as the most valuable player in the world. According to CIES Football Observatory, the 21-year-old has the highest estimated transfer value of players across Europe’s big five leagues, and is worth an eye-watering

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Lionel Messi tries to influence Neymar deal as Barça open talks

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2019 0

It looks like Neymar will leave Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the month and a return to Spain is on the cards. But to which club? Well, if Lionel Messi has a say, his former team-mate will be returning to Camp Nou. According to Marca, Messi has called Neymar and asked him not to […]

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Manchester United already have their eye on a Paul Pogba replacement

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Manchester United want Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to replace Paul Pogba should the World Cup winner force a move away from Old Trafford. Pogba admitted last month that he was looking to leave United after three years with Juventus and Real Madrid believed to be the sides most keen on his signature. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has since […]

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Gianluigi Buffon leaves Paris Saint-Germain after turning down new deal offer

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2019

Gianluigi Buffon will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer when his contract expires, it has been confirmed. The Italian goalkeeper joined the French giants last year on a free transfer from Juventus, signing a one-year contract. The 41-year-old made 25 appearances in all competitions as Thomas Tuchel’s team won Ligue 1 but were beaten in the […]

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Nasser Al Khelaifi: Thomas Tuchel retains Paris Saint-Germain ‘trust’

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

Thomas Tuchel retains the “trust” of Paris Saint-Germain’s board despite their shock Champions League exit to Manchester United, says club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The German boss saw his side fail to capitalize on a first-leg 2-0 advantage at the Parc des Princes as they suffered a dramatic 3-1 defeat in Paris to crash out at […]

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Neymar dismisses Barcelona return, Real Madrid transfer links as ‘fake news’

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2018 0

Neymar has described claims that he could leave Paris Saint-Germain and return to either his former club Barcelona or join Real Madrid as “fake news.” Reports in the Spanish press alleged that the Brazil international was unhappy in the French capital and could return to La Liga. The 26-year-old has been regularly linked with Real […]

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Ronaldo nets twice as Madrid clinch 2-1 win over Eibar

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2018 0

Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue again as Real Madrid followed up their thumping win over Paris Saint-Germain with a narrow victory against Eibar. Ronaldo scored twice, his second six minutes from the end, as Real won 2-1 and avoided another slip-up in La Liga. Ivan Ramis had equalised for Eibar shortly after half-time. His […]

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Neymar may be out for three months after foot surgery – Brazil team doctor

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2018 0

Neymar could be out of action for as long as three months, the Brazil national team’s doctor has warned as the Paris Saint-Germain forward arrived home for an operation on his right foot. PSG confirmed Wednesday that Neymar will have surgery in Brazil later this week after he sprained his ankle and cracked the fifth […]

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Madrid looking forward to PSG clash – Alonso

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Two-time Champions League winner Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid will enjoy the chance to take on Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster last-16 tie. The reigning champions were drawn against Neymar’s men on Monday after their second-placed finish in Group H denied them a seeded berth. Madrid comfortably accounted for Borussia Dortmund and APOEL home and […]

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Neymar flies to Brazil over family emergency

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2017 0

Neymar has received permission from Paris Saint-Germain to fly to Brazil for a family emergency, a source confirmed to ESPN FC. The forward was suspended for PSG’s 2-1 win over Lille in Ligue 1 on Saturday, and though he attended the game, he is now set to return to his homeland, as first reported by […]

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Barca or PSG, we fear nobody – Conte

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2017 0

Antonio Conte and Eden Hazard insist Chelsea fear no one with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain possible opponents in the first knockout round of the Champions League. A 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid saw the Spaniards eliminated and the Blues finish as Group C runners-up to Roma on head to head records. Finishing second means, as […]

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Muller savours PSG revenge

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2017 0

Thomas Muller invited Paris Saint-Germain’s admirers to be “off the gas” after Bayern Munich gained a measure of Champions League revenge against the Ligue 1 leaders. PSG thumped Bayern 3-0 at Parc des Princes in September, a result that prompted the sacking of boss Carlo Ancelotti. Under Jupp Heynckes, the Bundesliga champions secured a closing […]

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Neymar to Madrid not possible – Dad

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

Neymar joining Real Madrid is “not possible” in the short-term, according to the player’s father. Paris Saint-Germain stunned the footballing world when they secured Neymar for a world-record fee of €222million from Barcelona in August. The 25-year-old has starred with 14 goals in 15 matches across all competitions for the Ligue 1 leaders but his […]

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Hummels blames Bayern players for Ancelotti’s sack

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2017 0

Mats Hummels knows that substandard displays produced by Bayern Munich’s players cost Carlo Ancelotti his job and says the squad is determined to make up for their recent shortcomings. Ancelotti led Bayern to the Bundesliga title last season but was dismissed in September after a 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The […]

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Neymar deal is close, says Al-Khelaifi

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2017 0

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has suggested that the signing of Neymar from Barcelona could be close to completion. Speculation in France has suggested that a world-record €222million deal to bring the Brazil star to Ligue 1 could be finalised in the coming days. There were rumours that Neymar was in Doha to complete a […]

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Ibra Tenders Apology over Comments

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he will respect people who respect him, following his recent controversial comments and tendered his apologies. Ibrahimovic has never been one to mince his words, and his most recent talked about incident was when he blew the lid after PSG were defeated by 3-2 Bordeaux. In a fit […]