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PSG team bus leaves Kylian Mbappé behind

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappé (25) was left behind at Signal Iduna Park following his side’s 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg on…

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‘A deserved victory’: Dortmund coach Edin Terzic happy to take lead to Paris

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic spoke of a “deserved victory” following his side’s 1-0 victory over Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna park on Wednesday evening. Striker Niclas Fullkrug…

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‘We’ll look for the result’: Luis Enrique adamant PSG will still qualify after loss in Dortmund

Paris Saint-German coach Luis Enrique was bullish about his side’s chances in next week’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg at the Parc des Princes, following a tame, disappointing 1-0…

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‘The second leg will be different’: Achraf Hakimi confident of improvement after Dortmund defeat

Achraf Hakimi (25) struck a defiant tone in the immediate aftermath of Paris Saint Germain’s 1-0 defeat in the first leg of the UEFA Champions semi-final in Germany, insisting that…

Wednesday, May 1

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Jadon Sancho runs PSG ragged

Jadon Sancho (24) produced his best performance since returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan from Manchester United, during die Schwarzgelben’s 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain during Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final. Nuno…

PLAYER RATINGS | Dortmund 1-0 PSG: Niclas Füllkrug gives Dortmund advantage heading into second-leg

UEFA Champions League, Semi-final, 01/05/24 Paris Saint-Germain will have to overcome a one-goal deficit if they are to reach their first UEFA Champions League final since 2020 after Niclas Füllkrug’s…

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Hugo Ekitike denies ever speaking to Cameroon’s coach about his international future

Hugo Ekitike (21) has denied that he has decided on his future international allegiance after an interview with the current manager of the Cameroon national team suggested otherwise. Marc Brys’s…

Didier Deschamps on Olivier Giroud’s LAFC move: ‘He wants to continue his career but with fewer expectations than in Europe.’

Olivier Giroud’s (37) time in Europe is coming to an end. After a glittering career, which has taken him from Montpellier HSC to Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan, France’s all-time…

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FEATURE | Dubious selections & glaring omissions: UNFP awards nominees scrutinised

Any award that rewards individual performance in football is inherently divisive. The metrics of success widely oscillate and each fan sets their own goalposts. It was no different on Tuesday…

Emmanuel Macron sends message to Marseille’s Chancel Mbemba before Atalanta semi-final

Emmanuel Macron has wished Chancel Mbemba (29) luck ahead of Olympique de Marseille’s semi-final against Atalanta BC. The French president spoke to the press before a meeting with his counterpart…

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Didier Deschamps opens door to Bradley Barcola Euros call-up

Bradley Barcola (21) is yet to make his debut for the France national team. Historically, Didier Deschamps has shown himself reticent towards calling up uncapped players for major tournaments but…

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Bayern Munich enquire about Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk after Saudi Arabia make huge offer

According to Sports Zone, Bayern Munich have enquired about the availability of Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk (32) in recent days, whilst the Netherlands international also possesses an offer from a Saudi…

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Former Lille and Saint-Étienne striker Nolan Roux retires from football

Nolan Roux has retired from football at the age of 35 after being without a club since he left LB Châteauroux at the end of last season. Despite placing 14th…

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‘They’ll experience hell’ – Marseille president promises fiery welcome to Atalanta

Olympique de Marseille will look to their home advantage on Thursday evening as they host Atalanta BC in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final. The former Champions League…

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‘We are no longer playing against football clubs’ – Dortmund reveal why they hate PSG

An animosity will await Paris Saint-Germain as they return to Signal Iduna Park to face Borussia Dortmund. The two teams had already met in the Champions League group stages, but…

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Nuno Mendes misses part of PSG training on eve of Borussia Dortmund clash

Nuno Mendes (21) missed the latter part of Paris Saint-Germain’s training session on Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund. Following PSG’s win over…

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‘We’re confident’: Goncalo Ramos speaks ahead of Borussia Dortmund tie

Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos (22) spoke to the press ahead of Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg in Dortmund. The Portuguese, without a goal in this season’s…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Official | French FA signs bumper new kit deal with Nike

American sportswear giant Nike will continue supplying the national France football teams with swoosh-adorned blue kits until 2034, the French FA officially announced this Tuesday. The partnership also includes a…

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UNFP’s Nominees for Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Season

RC Lens’ Brice Samba will look to win UNFP’s Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Season award for the second year running after he was nominated tonight. However, he faces a…

UNFP’s Nominees for Ligue 1 Manager of the Season

Franck Haise will have a chance to defend his crown after he was renominated for the Ligue 1 Manager of the Season. It’ll be a hard award to win this…

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UNFP’s nominees for Best French Player Abroad

For the first time in five years, a new player will win the Best Frenchman Abroad after Karim Benzema was unable to make the shortlist. The striker has had a…

UNFP’s nominees for Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season

The French player’s union, the UNFP, has released its nominees for the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season. The one AS Monaco player nominated for an award this season…

UNFP announces nominees for Ligue 1 Player of the Season

Kylian Mbappé is in contention to win his fifth Ligue 1 Player of the Season accolade after being nominated in the UNFP’s annual award ceremony. The Paris Saint-Germain winger has…

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UNFP reveals its nominees for 2024 award ceremony

The French players’ union, the UNFP, have announced their nominees for the 2024 awards, which are widely recognised in France as one the most prestigious events of the season. The…

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“It’s going to be spectacular”: Luis Enrique talks up Champions League semi-final

In his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg with Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique did not hesitate to hype up the clash, appearing…

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PSG uninterested in Manuel Ugarte departure

Manuel Ugarte’s (23) first season at Paris Saint-Germain has not gone entirely to plan. Following his €60m move from Sporting, the Uruguayan international quickly found his place in Luis Enrique’s…

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Conditions revealed for Joaquín Correa’s Marseille loan move to be made permanent

It is safe to say that Joaquín Correa (29) has not set La Provence alight since moving on loan from Inter Milan to Olympique de Marseille. The Argentine winger has…

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Pablo Longoria rules out appointing Massimiliano Allegri as Marseille manager

With Jean-Louis Gasset’s interim spell coming to an end at the end of the season, Olympique de Marseille will once again be in the market for a manager this summer.…

Real Betis make Lille’s Ivan Cavaleiro priority target

Ivan Cavaleiro (30) quickly imposed himself at Lille OSC when he arrived on a free transfer from Fulham FC last summer, however, as the season has progressed, the winger’s game…

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‘The best players always come to Real Madrid’ – Antonio Rüdiger explains why Kylian Mbappé should leave PSG

Antonio Rüdiger (31) believes that it would be a good decision for Kylian Mbappé (25) to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join him at Real Madrid. The French forward has long…