LALIGA have blasted Kylian Mbappe’s stunning PSG U-turn as “scandalous” and will file a complaint to Uefa.
The superstar forward, 23, looked on course to sign for Real Madrid as a free agent this summer.
But Mbappe has decided to stay put at the Ligue 1 champs and has signed a three-year contract at the Parc des Princes worth a whopping £1.6million-per-week AFTER tax – and £500m overall including a £250m signing-on bonus fee.
Meanwhile, Barcelona legend and head coach Xavi Hernandez has admitted that Ousmane Demebele ‘could’ be playing his last game for the club against Villarreal.
And Newcastle are ready to revive their interest in young Reims starlet Hugo Ekitike as they look to snatch the forward from under Borussia Dortmund’s noses.
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City blow
Matty Cash has sent shockwaves through the Etihad!
Villa lead against Man City and Anfield erupts.
Can the Reds now find a second goal against Wolves to really amp up the pressure on Guardiola’s men?
Wow… just wow.
1-1 at Anfield
The Reds have equalised, and it’s Sadio Mane!
That’ll settle Jurgen Klopp and his side’s nerves – with 24 minutes played.
With no score at the Etihad yet, there’s life in the title race yet.
Can the Reds get another?
Wow
Leeds thought they’d gone ahead – only for a VAR call to disallow Joe Gelhardt’s goal.
But, in good news, at the same time that strike was cancelled out Newcastle have taken the lead at Burnley!
Astonishing – it’s Callum Wilson with the penalty after 20 minutes – following a daft handball by Nathan Collins.
Remember, all Leeds have to do is better Burnley’s result.
Disaster at Anfield
Wolves have put a spanner in the works in the title race!
Just three minutes in and Pedro Neto has shocked the hosts – and there are cheers around Etihad.
Still, long, long, long way to go.
But that wasn’t on the cards!
Title hopefuls receive heroes’ welcome
There were similar sensational scenes at the Etihad Stadium and Anfield earlier as the Manchester City and Liverpool players arrived for their respective games.
Whose dreams will go up in smoke? Will the flare players decide where the Premier League trophy ends up?
Follow the Premier league title decider live with SunSport.
Liverpool v Wolves teams
Liverpool XI (4-3-3): 1 Alisson; 66 Alexander-Arnold, 32 Matip, 5 Konate, 26 Robertson; 8 Keita, 14 Henderson, 6 Thiago; 20 Jota, 10 Mane, 23 Diaz
Wolves XI (3-5-2): 1 Sa; 15 Boly, 16 Coady, 24 Toti; 19 Jonny, 32 Dendoncker, 28 Moutinho, 3 Ait Nouri; 7 Neto, 9 Jimenez
Liverpool subs: 62 Kelleher, 4 Van Dijk, 7 Milner, 9 Firmino, 11 Salah, 17 Jones, 18 Minamino, 21 Tsimikas, 67 Elliott
Wolves subs: 21 Ruddy, 2 Hoever, 5 Marcal, 10 Podence, 11 Trincao, 14 Mosquera, 17 Silva, 20 Chiquinho, 26 Hwang
Man City v Aston Villa teams
Man City XI (4-3-3): 31 Ederson; 25 Fernandinho, 5 Stones, 14 Laporte, 27 Cancelo; 17 De Bruyne, 16 Rodri, 20 Bernardo; 26 Mahrez, 9 Jesus, 47 Foden
Aston Villa XI (4-3-2-1): 25 Olsen; 2 Cash, 16 Chambers, 5 Mings, 27 Digne; 7 McGinn, 6 Luiz, 41 Ramsey; 10 Buendia, 23 Coutinho; 11 Watkins
Man City subs: 33 Carson, 2 Walker, 6 Are, 7 Sterling, 8 Gundogan, 10 Grealish, 11 Zinchenko, 80 Palmer, 87 McAtee
Aston Villa subs: 38 Sinisalo, 8 Sanson, 15 Traore, 18 Young, 19 Nakamba, 20 Ings, 33 Chukwuemeka, 45 Chrisene, 47 Iroegbunam
LaLiga will complain to Uefa
LaLiga have blasted Kylia Mbappe’s stunning U-turn as “scandalous” and will file a complaint to Uefa about Paris Saint-Germain “attacking the stability of football”, writes Joshua Jones.
The bitter Spanish top flight also launched a stinging attack on PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
Superstar forward Mbappe, 23, looked on course to sign for Real Madrid as a free agent this summer.
But Mbappe has decided to stay put at PSG and has signed a three-year contract at the Parc des Princes worth a whopping £500m contract including a £250m signing-on bonus fee.
LaLiga said: “This type of agreement attacks the economic stability of European football, putting at risk hundreds of thousands of jobs and the integrity of the sport.
“It is scandalous that a club like PSG, which last season reported losses of more than 220 million euros can close such an agreement, while those clubs that could afford the hiring of the player without seeing their wage bill compromised, are left without being able to sign him.
“LaLiga will file a complaint against PSG before Uefa, the French administrative and fiscal authorities and European Union authorities to continue to defend the economic ecosystem of European football and its sustainability.”
Guardiola motivates the City fans
Pep Guardiola tells City fans to be loud today in their quest for the Premier League title.
Boss Guardiola pumped up the crowd in his manager’s column in the programme.
He said: “I want to feel you alive, non-stop.
“We want loud, loud and loud. Right?”
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Clarets want £40M for Pope
EXCLUSIVE: Burnley are asking a staggering £40million for keeper Nick Pope — whether they stay in the Premier League or not, writes ALAN NIXON.
Pope, 30, will be a wanted man this summer and Fulham are keen, with a potential three-year contract on offer.
But the Clarets want a huge fee for the England ace.
As SunSport revealed earlier this year, Fulham have been eyeing Pope for a while, while West Ham have also been linked.
But the clubs had hoped to pay closer to £20m – especially with Burnley staring at relegation.
Mata could stay in Manchester
Juan Mata has hinted he could sensationally STAY at Manchester United, writes Dave Fraser.
The long-serving Spanish playmaker, 34, was widely expected to quit Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer with his contract expiring, despite rumours of retiring or going into coaching.
But Mata has confirmed he will hold off making any decisions until he has spoken to Ten Hag – who will officially start work on Monday, following United‘s final game of the season against Crystal Palace.
Mata told The Athletic: “I will see when we speak how we feel, what his ideas are…
“After that a decision will be made.”
Leeds hanging on for dear life
Leeds fans could have never imagined that their second consecutive season in the Premier League since their return would have turned out like this.
The Whites are hanging on for dear life but even a win over an in-form Brentford side may not be enough to see them stay up.
With Norwich and Watford already relegated, it only leaves one survival spot left and Burnley are currently holding onto that.
And a win for the Clarets over Newcastle would be enough for them to secure a place in England’s top division next season
However, the Magpies will want to conclude their campaign with a win and they’ll be still thriving off that convincing win over Arsenal.
Polishing the PL golden boot
Putting aside the thrilling conclusion of the Premier League season, it is also time to crown the league’s top goal scorer with the golden boot award which is also going right down to the wire.
Harry Kane collected the trophy last season with 23 goals, but it is his attacking teammate Hueng-min Son who is chasing it this year with 21 goals.
However, the man leading the charts for the golden boot currently on 22 goals is Liverpool talisman Mo Salah.
Mo Salah (Liverpool) – 22 goals
Heung-min Son (Tottenham) – 21 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) – 18 goals
Harry Kane (Tottenham) – 16 goals
Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) – 15 goals
Diogo Jota (Liverpool) – 15 goals
Sadio Mane (Liverpool) – 15 goals
Jamie Vardy (Leicester) – 14 goals
Raheem Sterling (Man City) – 13 goals
Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) – 13 goalsThe Premier League finale is here – three hours to go
This is it – the Premier League finale has arrived, with a shiny trophy up for grabs for Manchester City or Liverpool.
Liverpool are hoping to crush Manchester City’s dreams of securing the title which would keep their unprecedented quadruple hopes alive.
The Reds overcame Chelsea twice on penalties to lift both the Carabao and the FA Cup at Wembley.
And Jurgen Klopp’s men still have the Champions League final to look forward to next weekend when they take on Real Madrid in a mouth-watering clash.
But Liverpool’s main focus today will be to beat Wolves and hope that Man City slip up against Aston Villa.
Many expect Pep Guardiola’s side to get the job done, but with the Liverpool legend being the boss of Villa, he’ll be desperate to do his boyhood club a favour.
Arsenal have ‘failed’ if they finish fifth, says Richards
Micah Richards was asked if it would be a failure for Arsenal to finish fifth.
He told the Daily Mail: “It is and it isn’t. At the start of the season, no one expected them to be here, fighting for fourth.
“But the way they’ve ended the season, you’d say they have failed. Arteta likes them to play a particular way.
“But when you’re going into a north London derby with a top-four spot at stake, just manage the game! You don’t need to go out all guns blazing.
“It felt a little naive of Arsenal, what they did against Tottenham and then Newcastle, the last game of the season at a jumping St James’ Park. You’ve got to find another way to play.”
‘ There will be a twist’ in title race, says Richards
Micah Richards says it won’t be plain sailing for his former club tomorrow.
Man City need all three points to secure the title – providing Liverpool win at home to Wolves.
Whilst speaking to the Daily Mail, he said: “I think City will win — but I also think there will be a twist. It won’t be 5-0 and all singing and dancing.
“It’s the 10-year anniversary of the 93:20, the Sergio Aguerooooo moment.
“I don’t think we’ll get that level of drama, but I don’t think it’ll be straightforward.”
Di Maria leaves PSG in tears
Angel Di Maria marked his final Paris Saint-Germain game with a farewell goal as he left the pitch in a flood of tears after being given a standing ovation, writes Jake Lambourne.
The 34-year-old got on the scoresheet in Saturday’s 5-0 win against Metz as he picked up his fifth Ligue 1 winner’s medal.
Di Maria will now be departing Parc des Princes as a free agent after Les Parisiens decided against triggering a one-year contract extension.
It was understood that the Argentine winger will now link up with Juventus on an initial deal until 2023, with the option to extend it.
But after the game the one-time Manchester United flop laughed off claims the deal was done, saying: “Juventus deal? No, no – I’m quiet, there’s time, I have to think… it’s not just my decision.
“I’ve always thought of myself and my family. I’ll make the best choice for everyone – my two daughters, my wife and me”.
What does this mean for PSG?
Mbappe finally announced he will stay in the French capital.
This after weeks of build up in which many Madristras were excited at the prospect of seeing him walk out for Real at the Bernabeu.
This puts the Parisians back in contention for the Champions League title next season.
Presumably now, the elite trio of Mbappe, Neymar and Leo Messi will be in force next season.
Messi’s agent has rejected claims the star will join David Beckham’s Inter Miami next year.
Reports emerged saying the Argentina legend is set to join the Florida-based side once his Paris Saint-Germain deal ends in 2023.
Mbappe seals contract with hat-trick
Kylian Mbappe toasted the perfect day by scoring a special hat-trick for Paris Saint-Germain as they thumped Metz 5-0.
The striker, 23, was presented to his adoring fans before kick-off against Metz at the Parc des Princes.
Earlier on he put pen to paper on a staggering new three-year contract worth a whopping £500million in total.
The first, on 24 minutes, saw him race through on goal, cut inside the onrushing goalkeeper and slide the ball in between the covering defenders .
Four minutes later, Mbappe made it 2-0 and Neymar added a third with half an hour on the clock as PSG ran riot.
Mbappe completed his hat-trick five minutes into the second half and 77 minutes after his new contract was confirmed as he pounced on Boubakar Kouyate who dawdled on the ball on the edge of the area.
The striker picked his pocket, rounded Marc-Aurele Caillard, and stroked into the unguarded net to ensure May 21 would be truly unforgettable.
Mbappe and PSG confirm massive Mbappe deal
Kylian Mbappe and PSG confirmed he’s STAYING in a shock snub for Real Madrid that will earn him £500MILLION.
The 23-year-old revealed the news about his future yesterday instead of on Sunday morning on French TV channel TF1 as planned.
PSG posted a short video of Mbappe standing on the roof of the Parc des Princes with the message: ‘Our history is written… This is Paris’.
The post racked up tens of thousands of likes within minutes of being posted as PSG fans went wild with the news.
Mbappe has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for 12 months, ever since he approached the final year of his contract with the Ligue 1 giants.
He was on the cusp of joining Los Blancos prior to the 2021-22 season before a £137million bid fell through at the final hour.
Clarets want £40M for Pope
EXCLUSIVE: Burnley are asking a staggering £40million for keeper Nick Pope — whether they stay in the Premier League or not, writes ALAN NIXON.
Pope, 30, will be a wanted man this summer and Fulham are keen, with a potential three-year contract on offer.
But the Clarets want a huge fee for the England ace.
As SunSport revealed earlier this year, Fulham have been eyeing Pope for a while, while West Ham have also been linked.
But the clubs had hoped to pay closer to £20m – especially with Burnley staring at relegation.
Fulham also want to talk veteran Nemanja Matic into staying in the Prem after he leaves Manchester United.
Overnight transfer gossip
Kylian Mbappe agreeing a new £0.5BILLION PSG contract dwarfs all other transfer news – but Arsenal did their bit with a ‘mega offer’ for Victor Osimhen.
France striker Mbappe U-turned on joining Real Madrid with a staggering three-year deal to stay in Paris.
Napoli, though, have reportedly rejected a £75million Gunners bid for Nigeria striker Osimhen.
Fulham will attempt to persuade Manchester United anchorman Nemanja Matic to join them ahead of Juventus and Roma.
Speaking of United, the Red Devils could be in pole position for West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone as Tottenham reportedly eye Southampton’s Fraser Forster instead.
And RB Leipzig’s Croatia ace Josko Gvardiol is the latest name linked with replacing Chelsea’s out-of-contract centre-back Antonio Rudiger.
Gvardiol’s dad Timohir reportedly held talks in London with Blues’ boss Thomas Tuchel.
Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin is said to be keen on turning his Real Betis loan into a permanent move.
Lastly, Everton boss Frank Lampard wants Chelsea’s 19-year-old young central defender Levi Colwill.
Lampard hopes his old club agree a loan switch next term after Colwill’s brilliant form helped Huddersfield to the play-off final.
Ham Scam twitch
EXCLUSIVE: West Ham will step up interest in £25million-rated Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca, writes DAN KING.
But if rival bids from the likes of Newcastle push the price up, the Hammers may turn their focus to Torino captain Andrea Belotti.
Scamacca, 23 and 6ft 4in tall, is a man in demand thanks to a breakout Serie A campaign that has earned him his first senior caps for Italy.
He has scored 16 goals in 35 league matches but may well have played his final game for Sassuolo.
Opponents AC Milan and city rivals Inter are among the host of clubs considering a summer move for Scamacca.
He would cost at least £25m and Premier League interest could drive the asking price far higher.
Clarets want £40M for Pope
EXCLUSIVE: Burnley are asking a staggering £40million for keeper Nick Pope — whether they stay in the Premier League or not, writes ALAN NIXON.
Pope, 30, will be a wanted man this summer and Fulham are keen, with a potential three-year contract on offer.
But the Clarets want a huge fee for the England ace.
As SunSport revealed earlier this year, Fulham have been eyeing Pope for a while, while West Ham have also been linked.
But the clubs had hoped to pay closer to £20m – especially with Burnley staring at relegation.
Fulham also want to talk veteran Nemanja Matic into staying in the Prem after he leaves Manchester United.
Cottagers want Matic talks
EXCLUSIVE: Fulham want to talk veteran Nemanja Matic into staying in the Prem after he leaves Manchester United, writes ALAN NIXON.
The Championship winners are keen to bring the ex-Chelsea midfielder back to London.
Matic, 33, has played a key role at United lately and is still very capable at the top level.
But he is choosing to move on rather than be part of Erik ten Hag’s revolution.
Foreign interest in Matic is great but he could get a deal that works for him at Fulham and can slot back into life in London, after two great spells with the Blues.
Matic revealed he would leave United last month in a lengthy statement on social media.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
