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      Kylian Mbappe confirms he will stay at PSG next season as he nears end of deal in huge transfer blow to Real Madrid

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has confirmed he will stay at Paris Saint Germain next season in a huge blow to Real Madrid’s transfer plans.
      The French striker has been heavily linked with Real but his comments may have forced Los Blancos to rethink their next move.

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      Kylian Mbappe says he is staying at Real Madrid next season
      Speaking after PSG’s 4-0 thrashing of Celtic in a friendly on Tuesday, the 21-year-old acted quickly to put rumours of a move this summer to bed.
      The talented forward, who the Ligue 1 champions signed from Monaco in 2017 said: “I just have to say that I’m here, I’m in the project for a fourth year.
      “For everyone, the directors, the supporters. I’m going to keep going, no matter what.
      “I want to help the team win trophies and be the best in the world.”

      Mbappe’s PSG contract expires in 2022, meaning if he did depart next summer Real would likely pay far less than they would have to at the end of this season.

      Real secured the LaLiga title last Thursday with a 2-1 win over Villareal but they are still expected to do business this summer.
      Gareth Bale has been heavily linked with a move away although his agent insists he is going nowhere.
      Luka Jovic was also linked with a Bernabeu exit after a disappointing season but Los Blancos may have to reconsider if Mbappe is not coming in up front.

      For some time Real’s main targets appeared to be Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante.
      However, Pogba is close to agreeing a new five-year-deal at Manchester United after returning from lockdown in scintillating form and forming a devastating partnership with Bruno Fernandes.

      Which leaves just Kante, who Chelsea are reportedly ready to sell in order to raise funds to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz.
      Reports emerged recently suggesting Real were already planning a 2021 swoop for Mbappe and Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga.
      Zinedine Zindane reportedly told his French compatriots not to renew their contracts with their current clubs.

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      Monaco sack Roberto Moreno as manager with ex-Bayern boss Niko Kovac lined up to replace him

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      MONACO have sacked manager Robert Moreno after only seven months in charge.
      And according to L’Equipe, former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac is expected to take over at the French side.

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      Robert Moreno has been sacked by MonacoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Niko Kovac is rumoured to be on his way back into management with MonacoCredit: EPA
      Moreno replaced Leonardo Jardim in December when Monaco were seventh in the table.
      He leaves with the team in ninth place, 28 points behind Paris Saint- Germain, who were crowned champions when the French season was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic.
      Monaco vice-president and general manager Oleg Petrov told the club website: “Our paths are separating earlier than expected but I would like to thank Robert Moreno for accepting the challenge.
      “With his staff, Robert did his utmost to improve the team, with enthusiasm and dedication. I wish him the best for the future.”

      Kovac was sacked by Bayern in November and has not taken another role in football since.
      Speaking about his exit at the time, the 48-year-old said: “I think this is the right decision for the club at the moment.

      “The results, and also the way we last played, made me come to that decision.
      “My brother Robert and I thank Bayern for the last one and a half years. During this time, our team has won the championship, the DFB Cup and the Supercup.

      “It was a good time. I wish the club and the team all the best. ” More

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      Watch Neymar ask goalkeeper which corner to shoot in before taking sneaky ‘pass-penalty’ for PSG

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      BRAZILIAN Neymar is back on the field and back toying with opposition goalkeepers.
      The Paris Saint-Germain ace was captured appearing to cheekily ask Waasland-Beveren’s keeper which corner he should shoot in from the penalty spot.

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      Neymar joked around with opposition keeper Lucas PirardCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Neymar chatted with the goalkeeper before taking the penalty

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      Pirard was seen laughing before the spot-kick
      In a light-hearted moment during the exhibition game Neymar playfully chatted with opponent Lucas Pirard while he stood waiting to take the pen.
      But incredibly after sharing a joke, Neymar didn’t event take a shot as he strode up to the ball and rolled it off the spot.
      An onrushing Mauro Icardi surged into the box and slammed it home for a well executed “pass-penalty”.
      The game against the Belgian second division side was the second friendly match the French side have played this week.

      Thomas Tuchel’s side are dusting off the cobwebs after four months out of action.
      Ligue 1 was cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic in March with PSG later handed the title courtesy of the 12-point lead they had at the top.

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      Neymar scored an earlier penalty the traditional wayCredit: Reuters

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      The reigning champs travelled to second-tier Le Havre last Sunday and pulled off a thumping 9-0 win with a limited number of fans welcomed back to view the game.
      Neymar and Co returned to the Parc des Princes against Waasland Beveren on Friday.

      Once again they ran out convincing winners with a 7-0 victory which included a goal for Kylian Mbappe as well as a regulation finish from the penalty spot for Neymar before he assisted Icardi’s goal.

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      Marseille ‘dreaming’ of Cristiano Ronaldo transfer and hiring Zidane as boss, admits prospective new owner

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      MARSEILLE are “dreaming” of reuniting Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane at the club, admits their prospective new owner.
      French businessman Mourad Boudjellal is leading a consortium hoping to buy the Ligue 1 side from its American owners this summer.

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      Marseille are keen on reuniting Real Madrid legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine ZidaneCredit: AFP or licensors
      Prospective investor Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi is hoping to reinstate the Stade Velodrome outfit as one of the country’s top clubs.
      Although Marseille finished second in Ligue 1 this season, they were 12 points adrift of champions Paris Saint-Germain.
      In order to close the gap, Ajroudi is hoping to draw some of the biggest names to the club.
      One of those is local lad Zidane, who was famously born in the city and has since become a three-time Champions League-winning manager with Real Madrid following a glittering playing career.

      Do I dream of signing him for Marseille? Everything is possible in life. He is generous and gives a lot. It makes me vibrate
      Marseille’s prospective new owner on Cristiano Ronaldo

      But while Ajroudi would love to see Zizou return home, he admits that Andre Villas-Boas has his full confidence.
      He told Le Figaro: “A new coach? The one in place is very good.
      “But what would be better than bringing back a local lad? Zinedine Zidane? The future will tell us.”
      Meanwhile, the new owners are also lining up another Bernabeu legend after dreaming of Ronaldo to showcase his talents in France.

      He added: “I love football. I love the noble side of sport. I love German discipline, especially that of Bayern Munich. I enjoy the grinta of Barca.

      “And a player that I will never forget is Cristiano Ronaldo. I like respect and discipline. He embodies that.
      “Do I dream of signing him for Marseille? Everything is possible in life. He is generous and gives a lot. It makes me vibrate.
      “It would be a dream to have him in Marseille… But that is the task of [potential future club president] Mourad Boudjellal.”

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      Angers winger Farid El Melali ‘arrested and quizzed for masturbating in public for second time this year’

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      LIGUE 1 footballer Farid El Melali has been arrested on suspicion of masturbating in public… for the SECOND time.
      French police first held the Angers forward in May following an allegation from a female neighbour that he exposed himself outside her flat.

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      El Melali signed for Ligue 1 club Angers in 2018
      El Melali, 23, apologised for the incident at the time in a now-deleted social media post.
      But he was again quizzed by authorities on Wednesday after a second woman alleged he pleasured himself in front of her home on two occasions.
      The Algeria international is due in court on August 25 to face charges of indecent exposure. He could face a year in jail and £13,000 fine.
      Sandra Chirac-Kollarik, El Melali’s lawyer, confirmed that her client had been taken into custody, stating: “Farid El Melali was interviewed this morning by Angers police about acts committed during the lockdown period.

      “He once again answered the questions he was asked. All the necessary checks could be made, and his interview was soon brought to an end.
      “He renews his sincerest apologies to the women he may have upset by his inappropriate behaviour.”

      Coping with criticism and judgement is difficult. I understand that those who learned of what happened cannot tolerate such behaviour.”
      Farid El Melali, May 2020

      Angers managing director Fabrice Favetto-Bon added: “We’ve already spoken out on this matter. We have heard the player voice his excuses.
      “Of course this type of behaviour does not fit with the club’s values, and the exemplary conduct we expect from our players.”

      El Melali signed a contract extension until 2023 with Loire-based Angers – days before his initial arrest.
      He joined the club from Algerian side Paradou in 2018.
      After his first arrest in May, the player wrote online: “These last few days have been very hard — mentally and physically.
      “Coping with criticism and judgement is difficult. I understand that those who learned of what happened cannot tolerate such behaviour.

      “I want to apologise to my family, my friends and the fans of my dear club Angers, as well as my fellow Algerians.
      “Everything that happened has impacted me, but it has also made me stronger and more aware of the values and principles that I must uphold.
      “Thank you to everybody who has stuck with me during this tough time.”

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      Neymar slammed as money-grabber by ex-Brazil star Juninho as he tells £600k-a-week PSG ace to show ‘responsibility’

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      FORMER Brazil star Juninho slammed compatriot Neymar as a money grabber who needs to “grow up”. The Paris Saint-Germain ace, 28, currently earns a staggering £600,000 a week with the Ligue 1 giants. Neymar is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, with a weekly wage of £600,000 at Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty – Contributor […] More