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May242021 by JBNo Comments

Kylian Mbappe sends message to PSG after Lille win Ligue 1

Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain’s board that he wants the French team to build ‘a solid project’ after missing out on the Ligue 1 title to Lille. PSG sealed a 2-0 win over Brest on the last day of the French top flight on Sunday but it wasn’t enough as Lille beat Angers to clain their first Ligue 1 title since 2011. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mbappe finished the season as the league's top scorer with 27 goals but PSG endured a disappointed end to the campaign with their Champions League elimination and their failure to retain the trophy. Mbappe has just one year remaining on his current contract this summer and the French forward says he will not commit his future until he is given guarantees by PSG. ‘Everyone knows how profoundly attac...

May42021 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel explains the biggest difference between managing PSG & Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has explained the difference between managing the London side and his former team, Paris Saint-Germain. Tuchel said there is no time to breathe when managing in the Premier League than in the French Ligue 1, the German coach added that life in England is proving to be brutal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel had replaced Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge last January after the former Dortmund manager was sacked by PSG last December. “To go from Ligue 1 to the Premier League? It’s brutal, honestly. Very brutal,” Tuchel told L’Equipe ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday. “In France, we played the same number of matches, two cups, and there are also 20 teams in the Championsh...

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...

Dec152020 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva reveals he rejected last-ditch offer from PSG to sign for Chelsea

Premier League

Thiago Silva has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain made a transfer U-turn as he prepared to leave Parc des Princes, but he had already given his “word” to Chelsea. The Brazil international spent eight memorable years in Paris. Across that spell he had 315 appearances, landed seven Ligue 1 titles and also graced the Champions League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With PSG prepared to let him walk away for free, Silva entered into discussions with interested clubs and eventually agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. His former employers did acknowledge their mistake, as the 36-year-old headed for the exits, but it was too late by then for any talks over a new deal to be held. Thiago Silva told Canal Football Club of his exit at PSG: “At the beginnin...

Dec32020 by JBNo Comments

Owen tells Solskjaer to banish ‘pathetic’ Man Utd star after PSG defeat

Premier League

Michael Owen has blasted Fred and urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to banish the midfielder after the Champions League 3-1 defeat to PSG. The Brazil international was sent off during United’s defeat to French giants PSG at Old Trafford on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fred could have seen red after clashing with Leandro Paredes in the first half of the game and pushing his head towards the PSG player. But he was fortunate to only receive a yellow card for the incident but was later sent off for a foul on Ander Herrera. The Ligue 1 side took control of the Champions League tie after Fred’s red card and went on to clinch a 3-1 victory to leave United’s hopes of qualifying for the next stage hanging in the balance. Reacting to Fred’s performance ag...

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...

Oct212020 by JBNo Comments

Ander Herrera praises Solskjaer’s tactical decision during PSG defeat to Man Utd

Premier League

Ander Herrera has heaped praise on Manchester United’s gameplan against Paris Saint-Germain as well as Solskjaer’s decision in the second-half to change the tactics as they lost 2-1 to the Red devils. United went ahead in the first half through Bruno Fernandes' penalty, who got the chance to retake after his initial effort was saved, though they were pegged back when Martial scored an own goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite United playing a back three in the first half, Solskjaer switched to a back four to halt PSG’s growing momentum and was rewarded with a winner by Marcus Rashford. ‘I think the first half we didn’t start the game the best way, even though we had a couple of chances with [Angel] Di Maria and with [Layvin] Kurzawa,’ Herrera to...

Aug312020 by JBNo Comments

Thiago Silva rejected late offer from PSG to join Chelsea, reveals agent

Premier League

Thiago Silva turned down a late offer to remain at Paris Saint-Germain and moved ahead with his transfer move to Chelsea, according to his agent Paulo Tonietto. The 35-year-old defender completed his transfer to Chelsea last week after spending eight years in France. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); During his time at PSG, Thiago Silva was able to win six Ligue 1 titles and finished his time at PSG with a 1-0 defeat to Bayern in the Champions League final. Thiago Silva has signed a one-year deal with Chelsea, with the option for a further season, but his agent has revealed that PSG’s sporting director, Leonardo, made a plea for him to stay in France. Tonietto also revealed that PSG’s manager, Thomas Tuchel, was interested in keeping Thiago Silva in h...