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Nov292018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp slams Neymar before storming out of interview after PSG loss

Jurgen Klopp slammed Neymar before storming out of an interview after Liverpool’s Champions League loss to PSG. Liverpool’s hopes of progressing to the next stages of the competition were dealt a huge blow after PSG clinched a 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes stadium. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar scored a record-breaking goal after Juan Bernat’s early goal put PSG in full control of the Group C game. James Milner’s penalty just before half-time gave Liverpool hope of a comeback but PSG held firm with the help of some controversial tactics. Liverpool conceded 20 fouls in the game and Jurgen Klopp accused Neymar and his teammates of playacting. He told beIN Sports: ‘We tried to change the game after half-time but you saw it… look, we lost, ...

Nov262018 by JBNo Comments

Hazard: transfer possible but not to PSG

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Eden Hazard has ruled out a transfer to PSG but concedes his contract situation at Chelsea could result in him leaving the club in the summer. The Belgium international's deal at Chelsea expires at the end of next campaign, and some of Europe's biggest clubs have reportedly shown interest in making a bid to lure him away from Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hazard, who joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012, admitted he has previously contacted about a move to PSG, but says he does not see himself playing at the Parc de Princes. He told Canal Plus : "There has been contact in the past with PSG but I haven't been tempted. Hazard played for Lille in Ligue 1 before joining Chelsea in 2012 "If I have to go back to France one day, it would be...

Nov122018 by JBNo Comments

Alves: Impossible I won’t come to Premier League

Premier League, Ligue 1

PSG defender Dani Alves says "it is not possible" he will finish his career without experiencing football in the Premier League. The Brazilian has played for a number of Europe's top clubs but revealed to Sky Sports he turned down transfers to Chelsea and Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, while the Brazil international does not confirm whether he will play in England, he says he will make it to the Premier League "one way or the other". He told The Telegraph: "The idea that I might finish my career without going to the Premier League, it is not possible. "For sure, this is the most amazing football in the world. First, because of the respect for the players from the fans, and then because of the passion on the pitch. "If I ...

Nov72018 by JBNo Comments

Neymar slams ‘disrespectful’ referee after PSG draw with Napoli

Ligue 1, UEFA

Neymar blasts referee Bjorn Kuipers after Paris Saint-Germain's 1-1 draw with Napoli, calling the official "disrespectful" after a yellow card in the 90th minute. The Brazil international was among PSG's top performers on the day, but he received a yellow card in stoppage time while waiting to take a free kick as he indicated to Kuipers that Napoli players were not the proper distance away. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The PSG winger was given a yellow card soon after for arguing with the referee, and Neymar responded with a sarcastic applause. PSG were unable to score in the aftermath as they could only settle for a point, and Neymar was less than happy after the match. "The referee told me something he shouldn't and it was disrespectful," he sai...

Oct92018 by JBNo Comments

Carvajal: Neymar said he would sign for Madrid

Transfer Info, La Liga

Dani Carvajal has claimed Neymar said he would sign for Real Madrid when he was with the youth team back in 2006. The Brazil international was invited for a trial training session with the club 12 years ago before seeing a first-team game from the president's box at the Santiago Bernabeu. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The transfer failed as Neymar returned to Santos before moving to Barcelona in 2013, but reports continue to link the player with a transfer to Real Madrid. The Brazilian has been tipped to join Madrid for much of the last season after reportedly struggling to settle in France after last year's world-record €222million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. Real right-back Carvajal has added fuel to the transfer speculations wit...

Oct32018 by JBNo Comments

Marco Verratti hits out at Arsenal boss Unai Emery’s style

Premier League, Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has become the latest former player to criticise Unai Emery after his exit, saying the squad have found back their smile since he left. The Spanish coach who is now in charge of Arsenal, won the Ligue 1 title during his final campaign in France, though had several issues with players and was criticised for their failure to compete well in the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Brazilian defenderThiago Silva has already taken a swipe at Emery, and now Verratti has also criticised the current Arsenal manager’s cold style. ‘This year, we have a good relationship with the coach and the staff,’ Verratti told Le Parisien. ‘Each manager has a different way of doing things with his players, of maki...

Sep192018 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani: I’d like to see how PL teams would do in Ligue 1

Premier League, Ligue 1

Edinson Cavani says that he would like to see how Premier League teams would perform in Ligue 1 after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League loss to Liverpool. Thomas Tuchel's team suffered a 3-2 defeat to the Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday, when Roberto Firmino's last-minute goal snatched three points for Klopp's team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PSG had been trailing 2-0 in the game, however they managed to pull level through Thomas Meunier and Kylian Mbappe, but Firmino's last-minute strike was enough to get the win for Liverpool. Liverpool edged the possession stats and seemed to be in control for most part of the game, leading some commentators to compare the quality of the Premier League and the French Ligue 1. However, Cavani has dismisse...

Sep192018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp confirms he told players to target Neymar

Premier League, Ligue 1

Neymar was targeted by Liverpool due to his defensive weaknesses, head coach Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Reds' Champions League win. Roberto Firmino came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner at Anfield after Paris Saint-Germain had battled back from 2-0 down in Tuesday's opener. Neymar was involved in creating Kylian Mbappe's late equaliser but the Brazil international otherwise struggled to have much impact in the game, with PSG's attack lacking fluidity. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Neymar failed to track runs from Trent Alexander-Arnold, with one such foray from the Liverpool defender contributing to Daniel Sturridge's opener. Klopp revealed Liverpool targeted the PSG left wing as he knew Neymar would not follow Alexander-Arno...

Sep82018 by JBNo Comments

PSG star tried to force through summer transfer to Chelsea, confirms coach

Premier League, Ligue 1, Transfer Info

Alphonse Areola was desperate to join Chelsea this transfer summer, according to their goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon. The Paris Saint-Germain goalie was reportedly the subject of interest from Chelsea before the club spent a world record transfer fee on bringing Kepa Arrizabalaga to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea needed a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois, and it seems Areola was hopeful he would be the person to fill in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘We spoke a lot in the summer. He wanted to come here but the final decision was not my responsibility,’ Lollichon told Le Figaro. ‘It would have been a pleasure to work with him. ‘I did not have to wait until Thursday [on his France debut] to discover Alphonse. For me, he is al...

Jul92018 by JBNo Comments

PSG reportedly make €270m Coutinho bid

Transfer Info

Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a stunning €270 million bid to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona, according to reports. Barca signed the Brazil international from Liverpool for £142m inJanuary but now have the opportunity to make nearly £100m on the player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Mundo Deportivo , PSG have not directly contacted Barca but submitted their world-record offer to one of the Brazilian's representatives. Barca are not willing to sell the midfielder and would only allow him to leave if PSG met his €400m release clause. Since signing for Barcelona, Coutinho has made 22 appearances in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists. Brazil were eliminated by Belgium in the quarter-finals last week ...