Month: February 2023

RMC Sport report this afternoon that both Barcelona and Inter Miami have reached out to Lionel Messi’s entourage over the possibility of a move next summer, with the Argentine potentially a free agent this summer. The forward’s contract expires at the end of a season but includes an option for a third year in Paris – it remains unclear what Messi himself intends to do, but PSG believe a final decision is unlikely to come before…

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Lille had to settle for a draw despite a dominant home performance, as they stifled Rennes’ usually devastating frontline but were unable to convert enough of their chances to secure the three points. Les Dogues won the midfield battle decisively in the first half, constantly pressing Rennes and launching quick counter-attacks, although their forwards’ finishing touch would desert them. It was the veteran José Fonte who would open the scoring instead for the hosts, as…

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Click:ntn bearings distributor Speaking on Rothen S’enflamme, Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has said that Kylian Mbappé is not bigger than the club.  Mabppé made the decision to remain at the Parc des Princes this summer. Faced with a decision to stay in Ligue 1, or join Real Madrid on a free transfer, he chose the former. It has since been revealed that multiple actors, including French President Emmanuel Macron, spoke with the forward and influenced his…

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Lyon today announced the list of 25 players being taken to Spain on an organised training camp for Laurent Blanc to work with the players not involved in the 2022 World Cup. They will be heading to Murcie, where Blanc will be making preparations for Lyon’s return to Ligue 1 action at the end of December against Brest. Before then, Lyon will play Arsenal and Liverpool before facing Ligue 2 Sochaux in friendlies before the…

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According to GOAL France Kylian Mbappé met with PSG manager Christophe Galtier on Monday along with sporting advisor Luís Campos – where the Frenchman explained his motivation to play as soon as possible, admitting that he feels good enough both mentally and physically. GOAL also reports that Mbappé’s early return to training implies that involvement in PSG’s match against Strasbourg on 28th December is very likely, but also that an early return to action is in an…

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In the most high-profile move in the world of French football executives for a decade, PSG CEO Jean-Claude Blanc will be leaving the Ligue 1 leaders to become CEO of INEOS Sport, starting in February 2023. Blanc will be in charge of overseeing the entire INEOS Sport portfolio, which includes Football, Formula 1, Sailing, Cycling, Rugby and Running. Blanc’s focus will be in developing INEOS’ existing investments in the Mercedes F1 team, OGC Nice, FC…

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the signing of OGC Nice midfielder Mario Lemina (29) this Friday. The Gabonese international returns to the Premier League after previous stints at Southampton (2017-2019) and Fulham (2020-2021). Lemina signs a two-and-a-half year deal with the Molineux side. The transfer includes a further 1-year option. It is reported that the fee will be estimated at around €10m. Lemina will wear the #5 jersey with Wolves. Our latest addition… ✍️📸 @LeminaM_13#WelcomeLemina pic.twitter.com/fBg8tR265n…

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Foot Mercato report today that Lorient striker Adrian Grbić could be set to leave Brittany this month, with two Ligue 2 clubs interested, but it’s second-tier Spanish side Leganés appear to be leading the race for his signing. Les Merlus have impressed so far this season and for long stretches of the autumn sat second only to Paris Saint-Germain, but the Austrian inernational has only had a bit-part role to play in that, having only registered two…

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo met for perhaps the final time under the lights of the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. But of all their memorable duels, this is the one that will live shortest in the memory.  The legendary Messi-Ronaldo binary over the years has been defined by oneupmanship. Thursday’s match between Paris Saint-Germain and the Riyadh All-Star XI, formed of players from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, was no different. Messi’s early opener…

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For the second time this transfer window, Chelsea are turning to Ligue 1 in their search for a defender. The club have already signed AS Monaco’s Benoît Badiashile, and the early signs would suggest that transfer to be a good bit of business, especially considering the cost and experience of the French international. However, should they be returning to raid the Principality club again and sign Vanderson instead of Olympique Lyonnais’ Malo Gusto? It is…

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