Ligue 1 Archives ⋆ Page 11 of 28 ⋆ LSU

Dec192021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi has another milestone surpassed same day he loses assists record

Ligue 1

Lionel Messi has left the podium of Barcelona’s youngest ever scorer after Gavi opened his account during the club's victory over Elche. It’s safe to assume that the player's goalscoring exploits at the Camp Nou will never be matched, having scored an astonishing 672 goals during his 20-year career at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But after leaving the La Liga giants for Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentine forward has started to see some of his more obscure records be broken. On Saturday, Dusan Tadic broke what appeared to be another unreachable record, registering his 37th assist of the calendar year during Ajax’s match with AZ Alkmaar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Southampton star has play...

Nov302021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi’s classy message to Mo Salah after he was ‘robbed’ of Ballon d’Or

Ligue 1, Premier League

Lionel Messi has conceded Mohamed Salah 'will have opportunities' to win the Ballon d'Or after he missed out on the top three this year. The PSG attacker was awarded the prize for a record seventh time at the ceremony which took place in the French capital just last night. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi had a successful year at international level after he won the Copa America with his national team Argentina, his first major trophy with the country. Thiago Silva hits back at Paul Scholes over Ronaldo claim Chris Sutton predicts final Premier League table & winner this season Cristiano Ronaldo slams Ballon d’Or chief over Messi “lies” after ceremony snub Salah, however, finished seventh behind players like Lewandowski, Jorginho, Kari...

Nov252021 by JBNo Comments

PSG angry with Mauricio Pochettino for ‘flirting’ with Man Utd

Ligue 1, Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain’s board are growing tired of Mauricio Pochettino’s tendency to ‘flirt’ with other teams after his refusal to dismiss speculation that he could move to Manchester United. The Argentine manager is United’s preferred choice to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United but he has 18 months remaining on his deal in the French capital. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pochettino, though, is believed to be keen on moving to Old Trafford and he failed to fully shutdown the speculation when quizzed on it on Tuesday. You’ll never win Champions League with Messi, he’s a passenger – Carragher warns PSG Tuchel responds to Pochettino calling Chelsea a ‘defensive team’ Lionel Messi names six teams that could win the Champions League this season ...

Nov242021 by JBNo Comments

Zidane sends message to PSG as Man Utd want Pochettino

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Zinedine Zidane has already made it clear that he would be willing to take over at PSG if Manchester United are able to sign Mauricio Pochettino, according to reports. United are searching for their next permanent head coach after sacking Solskjaer on Sunday and appointing Michael Carrick on an interim basis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carrick got off to a superb start on Tuesday evening as the Red devils reached the Champions League knockout phase with a 2-0 win over Villarreal. United’s hierarchy had hoped that Solskjaer could rescue the current situation which has seen them suffer five defeats in their last seven Premier League games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And they are now contemplating the prospec...

Nov232021 by JBNo Comments

Lionel Messi rates Cristiano Ronaldo’s start at Man Utd

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lionel Messi says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘adapted’ well since rejoining Manchester United in the summer and believes his rivalry with the player will go down as a ‘beautiful memory’ in history. Ronaldo has scored nine goals for United this campaign but his outstanding form in front of goal could not save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from the sack, with the club losing six of their last 13 games in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portugal international has since passed on his best wishes to Solskjaer and his former team-mate, Michael Carrick, has been placed in temporary charge ahead of their trip to Villarreal. Ibrahimovic fires warning to Man Utd: ‘You should go to a hospital & clean your head’ Cristiano Ronaldo picks his top choice...

Nov222021 by JBNo Comments

PSG players discussing Zidane arrival with Pochettino ready to join Man Utd

Ligue 1, Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain players believe Zinedine Zidane’s arrival at the French club could be ‘imminent’, paving the way for Mauricio Pochettino to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United. Pochettino is United’s first choice to become their new manager after the Norwegian's departure on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With Michael Carrick serving as caretaker manager this week, the Red devils had planned to appoint an interim boss until the end of the campaign. Man Utd stars already against Michael Carrick appointment ahead of Villarreal clash Cristiano Ronaldo picks his top choice to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd John Terry names the key advantage Chelsea have in the Premier League title race Those plans could yet change however w...

Oct292021 by JBNo Comments

Cesc Fabregas names his toughest ever opponent

Ligue 1

Cesc Fabregas has come up against many good players in his career, having enjoyed memorable spells with Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona and for the Spain national team, but feels Steven Gerrard stands out as the toughest opponent he has faced. Fabregas is still playing for Monaco in French Ligue 1, but he remembers his days in the Premier League for Arsenal and Chelsea as when he met his fiercest opposition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During a Twitter Q&A the 34-year-old was asked who his toughest opponent as an Arsenal player was and he answered: ‘Steven Gerrard.’ While the question was only limited to his Arsenal career, it also goes for his Chelsea days because he has hailed Gerrard as his toughest opponent in the past. (adsbygoogle = ...

Oct262021 by JBNo Comments

PSG defender Marquinhos speaks out on “blocked” Chelsea transfer talks

Ligue 1, Premier League

Paris Saint-Germain skipper Marquinhos has addressed the transfer speculation that linked him with a summer transfer move to Chelsea. The Brazil international had been strongly linked with a big-money transfer to Stamford Bridge over the summer by French media outlets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was claimed that the plan was to reunite the player with Thiago Silva, who joined Chelsea a year ago and who had played alongside Marquinhos over multiple years for club and country. Antonio Conte willing to break his own rule to take Man Utd job Edouard Mendy reveals how Chelsea snub can help him become a better goalkeeper Solskjaer’s comments on quitting Man Utd job after emphatic Liverpool loss Adding a central defender to the team was a prio...

Oct142021 by JBNo Comments

PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino names Ballon d’Or winner & offers Mbappe update

Ligue 1

Maurico Pochettino believes Lionel Messi should win this year’s Ballon d’Or, while he remains confident PSG can convince Kylian Mbappe to stay at the club. The 30-man shortlist for this year’s award was announced last week, with Chelsea’s Champions League-winning duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, who has won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award, among the favourites. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Pochettino feels Messi is the best player on the planet by huge margin despite a disappointing season with Barcelona last term, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewandowski round off his top three. Chelsea legend Drogba haunts Wenger with hat-trick & trademark celebration in charity match Lucas Hernandez given 6-month prison sentence after defying restr...

Oct112021 by JBNo Comments

Messi hails Emiliano Martinez as ‘one of the world’s best goalkeepers’

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lionel Messi has praised Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Uruguay, describing him ‘one of the best goalkeepers in the world’. The former Arsenal keeper made two superb saves to keep out Luis Suarez in the first half before goals from Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martinez wrapped up the win on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinez was a heroic figure for Argentina in their run to Copa America triumph in the summer, saving three penalties in the shootout win over Colombia in the semi-finals. Ronaldo ‘has caused Man Utd problem’ with Solskjaer told to make change Tuchel issues apology to Inter Milan fans over Lukaku transfer And after another outstanding performance for his country, PSG forward ...