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Apr272021 by JBNo Comments

Mauricio Pochettino names the best manager in the world

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted Pep Guardiola is currently the best manager in the world. The former Tottenham boss will go head-to-head with his long time rival Guardiola again in the UEFA Champions League this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Pochettino says they will have to beat the best managet on the planet if PSG are to go through to next month’s final in Istanbul. Pochettino, who famously eliminated Manchester City out if the European competition in the 2019 quarter final on the way to reaching the final, said: “For me, he is the best. I admire him. “I think he’s a doing a fantastic job not only in Manchester City but before with Barcelona and Bayern Munich and I think he’s an amazing coach with an ama...

Apr32021 by JBNo Comments

Kylian Mbappe – I’m ‘better’ than Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo

Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe has said he tells himself he is better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo before matches while explaining the importance of having an inflated ego. Mbappe has been widely touted as the player to take over when Messi and Ronaldo finally get to hang up their boots, having enjoyed an outstanding rise to prominence at PSG over the past four years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman says he already sees himself above the Barcelona talisman and Juventus striker as a self-motivation ploy, with it his belief that it is key if you have designs on reaching the very highest level of football. "The ego? Of course, it's important because when you're in the rough, no one else is going to push you," Mbappe told RMC Sport. "And you have to...

Jan52021 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos reveals plans of a sensational union with Lionel Messi at PSG

Transfer Info, La Liga, Ligue 1

Sergio Ramos has warned Real Madrid that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in creating a super-team by signing him and Lionel Messi. The Spanish giants are waiting to see if their captain will extend his deal at Santiago Bernabeu, with a contract already available for him to sign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As it stands, the 34-year-old defender is still a key part of Zinedine Zidane's starting lineup, he is out of contract in the summer, and he can now speak to other clubs about a deal starting in June. But the Spain international has so far stalled on signing a new contract. According to reports, One club that is very keen is PSG, who have told Ramos they want to add him and Messi to their team which already boasts the likes of Neymar and Kylia...

Jan42021 by JBNo Comments

William Saliba undergoes medical after agreeing to Arsenal exit

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a move to Nice on loan for the rest of the campaign, according to reports in France. The 19-year-old star, who was signed in a £27m deal from Saint-Etienne in July 2019, is still waiting to play his first game for Arsenal since moving to the Emirates last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saliba has only played for Arsenal’s Under-23s but Mikel Arteta has said that the defender needs to go through a ‘transition’ period before he plays regularly for the first team. Saliba has attracted interest from several teams ahead of the January transfer window, with his former side Saint-Etienne keen on bringing him back. But according to Nice-Matin, Saliba has now agreed to join Nice on loan for the rest of the sea...

Dec32020 by JBNo Comments

Neymar drops Lionel Messi bombshell after PSG beat Man Utd

La Liga, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar dropped a Lionel Messi bombshell after their 3-1 victory against Manchester United by saying he plans on playing with the Barcelona talisman next campaign. Neymar scored a brace at Old Trafford in a win which puts his side within touching distance of the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian forward signed for PSG from Barcelona in a £199.5m deal in 2017, which made him the most expensive player of all-time. But, Neymar has threatened to leave on at least two occasions and he’s believed to be interested in returning to the Camp Nou. Meanwhile, Messi’s desire to leave Barca last summer has complicated matters somewhat, opening up the possibility that he could actually join N...

Nov112020 by JBNo Comments

PSG admit making ‘mistake’ over letting Thiago Silva join Chelsea

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain have conceded they may have made a “mistake” by allowing Thiago Silva’s contract at the club expire before his transfer move to Chelsea. The Brazil international ended an eight-year stay Paris this year when his contract at the French club expired. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PSG allowed both Thiago Silva and Edinson Cavani’s contracts to expire rather than try to strike an agreement over extensions for both players. The Ligue 1 side have suffered with injuries this campaign and are without Mauro Icardi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe - although the latter two have now been called up for their national teams. And after proving his worth with Chelsea already with a series of outstanding displays for Frank Lampard’s defence, sporting di...

Nov102020 by JBNo Comments

PSG chief Leonardo confirms club will make a move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Seria A

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has confirmed the Ligue 1 club will move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if Juventus decides to sell. Rumours have began to surface regarding the future of the Portugese superstar at Juventus, with Ronaldo currently tied to a contract in Turin through to the summer of 2022. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And there have been reports that Juve could open themselves up to offers next summer, which will allow them to get the best price for the 35-year-old. Few teams could afford to finance a deal for the Portugal international, even at this late stage of his career, but PSG could make a move for his signature. When asked on PSGTV as to whether a move for Ronaldo could be made, Leonardo said: “Today in football we d...

Nov82020 by JBNo Comments

Herrera ‘died in the dressing room’, claims PSG boss Tuchel after Rennes win

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has given special praise to Ander Herrera after Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Rennes. The Ligue 1 side were depleted for their game against Rennes, with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Verratti just some of the players out due to injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Herrera, though, stepped forward and created a goal for Angel Di Maria, who was hailed as the man of the match after scoring a brace. But for Tuchel, the former United midfielder merited singling out. “Ander was dead before the match,” Tuchel said. “He died in the dressing room tonight. What he did was exceptional. The same for Leandro Paredes. “We took risks. At the start, we hoped he would play an hour but it was necessary for him to play the who...

Oct52020 by JBNo Comments

Houssem Aouar explains why he rejected Arsenal to stay at Lyon

Premier League, Ligue 1

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar said he has turned down the opportunity to join Arsenal because he wants to play a key role in the club's revival. Aouar was Mikel Arteta’s major target for the summer transfer window, while the gunners had multiple offers turned down for the 22-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon had stood firm over their £55.5m asking price for the Frenchman and Arsenal have been unable to meet the club’s valuation. And now Arsenal look set to miss out on a deal to sign the playmaker as Aouar confirmed his desire to stay at the club after Lyon’s 1-1 draw with Marseille on Sunday. ‘I felt that I can still bring something to this team,’ Aouar told Telefoot. ‘I wanted to continue the adventure with the club who raised me. We mu...

Oct22020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta issues promise to fans over the transfer of Houssem Aouar

Premier League, Ligue 1

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club are trying their hardest to sign Houssem Aouar from Lyon before the end of the summer transfer window. The gunners have already had multiple offers for the midfielder turned down by Lyon but Arsenal are expected to submit another bid before the window closes on October 5. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lyon rejected an offer of £32m from Arsenal last week and are holding out for a fee around £55m. Arsenal have also attempted to include Guendouzi as part of the deal to sign Aouar, but, Lyon are not interested in signing the player who is yet to make an appearance for the club this campaign. When asked about a possible move for Aouar, Arteta said: ‘Well, I am very confident in what we are trying to do internally. ...