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      Mbappe says ‘it’s not Kylian Saint-Germain’ as he blasts PSG season ticket video barely featuring team-mates

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE fumed it’s “not Kylian Saint-Germain” after a new season ticket promo dropped barely featuring his team-mates.The advert places Mbappe front and centre, featuring an interview with him cut with match action and clips of supporters.
      Kylian Mbapper is unhappy with a new PSG marketing campaignCredit: Rex
      Mbappe released this statement to social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/k.mbappe/3074948620663058250/
      Even the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar are hardly to be seen in the glossy 73-second clip.
      In a statement released on social media, Mbappe sought to distance himself from the promo video.
      He wrote: “I just took part in the viewing of the club renewal campaign for the 23/24 season.
      “At no time was I informed of the content of the interview with my interlocutor.
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      “It seemed like a basic interview at a club marketing day.
      “I do not agree with this posted video.
      “This is why I fight for individual image rights.
      “PSG is a big club and a big family, it is certainly not Kylian Saint-Germain.”
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      The promo video featured an interview with MbappeCredit: TWITTER / @lasource75006
      In the promotional video, Mbappe gushed about the atmosphere at Parc des Princes, claiming that the fans are the team’s “12th man”.
      The 24-year-old went on to laugh as he said: “To be Parisian is to be proud.”
      Some of Mbappe’s team-mates can be seen in fleeting moments, often celebrating goals with him.
      While there are also shots of PSG’s ultras.
      Mbappe is under contract until 2025 at Parc des Princes, having snubbed Real Madrid last year to extend his deal in the French capital.
      The futures of Messi and Neymar, however, are less secure.
      Messi is out of contract at the end of the season, and is mulling over plenty of offers.
      The 35-year-old has reportedly been offered a staggering £350million a year to join Saudi side Al-Hilal
      While Inter Miami and former side Barcelona are also thought to be keen.

      Neymar, meanwhile, wants to spend the rest of his career in Paris.
      But PSG are claimed to be willing to let the Brazilian go.
      Lionel Messi and Neymar hardly feature in PSG’s new promo videoCredit: Reuters More

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      Neymar names dream five-a-side team with PSG team-mate Lionel Messi – but picks Paul Pogba instead of a keeper

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      DREAMS do come true – or at least they do for Neymar.When asked to pick his perfect five-a-side selection in 2020 he selected Lionel Messi – who he plays alongside at PSG.

      But the Brazilian forgot to select a goalkeeper.
      Kylian Mbappe and Eden Hazard made the cut as the Brazilian insisted upon a forward thinking set-up that leaves Paul Pogba as the most defensive player.
      In fairness, any side facing such a team would probably never get the ball off them anyway.
      Another of Neymar’s former Barcelona colleagues Luis Suarez features with Mbappe also joining the winger.
      No Brazil stars were selected by the 31-year-old because he was asked not to in the chat with Red Bull.
      Neymar also selected a five-a-side team based on retired players and that too showed disregard for all things defence.
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      Four Premier League legends were called up: Thierry Henry, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and David Beckham.
      Spanish playmaker legend and Barcelona boss, Xavi completed that quintet as once again a goalkeeper went missing.
      Neymar forms one part of PSG’s lethal forward trio alongside Messi and Mbappe.
      Despite being constantly linked with a return to Barcelona for the past couple of seasons, Neymar has stuck it out in Ligue 1.
      And with Barcelona now financially crippled, it seems highly unlikely the flamboyant attacker will be heading back to the Nou Camp any time soon.

      But fresh reports claim new PSG sporting director Luis Campos is ready to sell Neymar for the right price. Campos appointed Christophe Galtier as the club’s new boss.
      And before the transfer window closed in January, Neymar was said to have been offered to Premier League clubs, including Chelsea.
      However, there were no takers – possibly put off by his staggering £600,000-per-week salary. More

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      PSG ‘set to ditch Newcastle transfer target Ekitike after just 12 months’ putting Premier League clubs on alert

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are tipped to offload Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike after ONE season.The French striker, 20, has also previously been linked with Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.
      Hugo Ekitike has struggled to unseat PSG’s famous trip of frontmen and it’s thought PSG could transfer-list him in the summerCredit: AFP
      PSG landed the Under-20 international on loan from Reims last summer.
      That deal means the Ligue 1 leaders have to buy him at the end of the season, but Le Parisien suggest he will then be transfer-listed.
      Ekitike has, unsurprisingly, struggled to displace Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar up front.
      But many pundits have been disappointed by his efforts.
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      Ekitike has managed just four goals in 27 matches across all competitions for PSG.
      Boss Christophe Galtier admitted the 6’2″ frontman was unhappy with his “limited playing time”.
      Galtier said earlier this term: “I told him that I was in part responsible, but that he was also responsible. 
      “When you have the attacking trio that we have at PSG that requires a lot of commitment and resilience and you have to keep going.
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      “Clearly, he is a talented player, who must make up for his lack of game time in training. 
      “We have said that he must work more, must bring more intensity so that when he comes on, he can add more. He has lost confidence because he hasn’t played much.”
      Ekitike is thought to have rejected a £33million Toon bid ahead of his move to PSG.
      And Erik Ten Hag’s United were reportedly in contention to sign him last summer. More

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      Lionel Messi sensationally BOOED by own PSG fans before AND after shock home defeat to Lyon

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      LIONEL MESSI was booed by his own fans as his name was read out ahead of the game against Lyon.Some Paris Saint-Germain fans are upset with the superstar and voiced their displeasure on Sunday, before and after the game.
      Lionel Messi was booed by PSG fans against LyonCredit: Getty
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      They feel Messi has not lived up to expectations with PSG being knocked out in the Champions League second round in both of the forward’s seasons at the club.
      Loud boos greeted the announcement of Messi’s game following PSG’s 2-0 loss in their previous game to Rennes.
      And Messi could receive a similar reception at the next home game since Lyon beat PSG 1-0 on Sunday.
      Kylian Mbappe escaped condemnation as his name was greeted with a warm reception.
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      Messi has scored 18 goals in 33 games this season but could be let go when his contract expires in the summer.
      He is believed to earn £740,000 a week and PSG are reportedly looking to cut costs amid FFP concerns.
      PSG were hit with FFP sanctions last year and were fined £8.6million, while £56.3m is on the line depending on the club’s future compliance with the rules.
      Barcelona are interested in bringing Messi back to the Nou Camp when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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      And according to club chiefs they have been in contact with the 35-year-old over a move.
      Vice president Rafa Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.” More

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      Arsenal outcast hints that Mikel Arteta will regret letting him go and says ‘I could have been important for this club’

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      ARSENAL outcast Nicolas Pepe has hinted that Mikel Arteta will regret letting him go if he leaves the club permanently. The Ivorian was signed by the Gunners for a fee of £72million in 2019 from Lille.
      Mikel Arteta sent Nicolas Pepe out on loan to NiceCredit: AP
      Nicolas Pepe is unsure where he will be playing next seasonCredit: AFP
      After three seasons in North London, he was loaned out to French side Nice for the current campaign.
      Pepe is uncertain on where his future lies, telling France Bleu: “I’m very happy at Nice, there are still two important months for the club.
      “I want to focus on the last two months and then rest, I don’t know. There will be discussions.
      “I don’t know what Arsenal want to do. I still have a lot of friends there.
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      “I could have been important for this club, but it’s the manager’s choices.”
      Pepe has just a year remaining on his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
      He has played 25 times for Nice this season, scoring eight goals.
      The club, owned by potential Man Utd buyer Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sit seventh in Ligue 1 and are in the quarter-finals of the Conference League.
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      In an Arsenal shirt, Pepe has played 112 matches, scoring 27 goals.
      He also helped the club win the FA Cup in 2020.
      The emergence of Bukayo Saka led to Pepe’s place in the team being taken. More

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      Barcelona confirm they will go all out to re-sign Lionel Messi in sensational free transfer two years after PSG move

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      BARCELONA have made contact with Lionel Messi’s camp over a free transfer this summer.The Argentina legend left the Nou Camp in the summer of 2021 after his contract expired.
      Lionel Messi is available on a free in the summerCredit: AFP
      Xavi is hoping to persuade his former team-mate back to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But his Paris Saint-Germain contract runs out at the end of the season and he could be available on a free transfer.
      Reports claimed he had verbally agreed a new deal with the French giants but a contract is yet to come to fruition.
      That has opened the door for Barca to make their move, and according to vice president Rafa Yuste the club has already taken steps to re-sign Messi.
      He said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
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      “For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”
      Manager Xavi revealed last month that the club are in “permanent contact” with the 35-year-old, hinting a return could be on the cards.
      He said: “Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times.
      “He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he’d always fit in.”
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      It is believed Xavi could help persuade Messi back to the Nou Camp having previously played alongside him for Barcelona.
      President Joan Laporta is also determined to land the superstar and reportedly met with his father and agent Jorge recently.
      Speaking last summer, Laporta said: “I don’t believe Messi’s chapter at Barcelona is over.
      “And I believe it is our responsibility to make sure that chapter is still open, that it hasn’t closed.
      “To have a moment to do it how it should have been done so that he may have a much more splendid ending than what he had.
      “If I feel like I owe him one? Yes.
      “Morally, as the president of Barcelona, I think I did what needed to be done. But also as Barcelona’s president, and personally, I believe I owe him one.” More

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      Man Utd legend Patrice Evra slams ‘business club’ PSG for hosting VIP guests like Kim Kardashian

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      PATRICE EVRA has slammed PSG for prioritising business over football after Kim Kardashian was invited to a match this month.The social media personality was in the stands to see Lionel Messi and Co lose 2-0 to Rennes.
      Kim Kardashian watched PSG lose their first home game in 715 days this monthCredit: Rex
      Days earlier she watched Arsenal crash out of the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty
      Patrice Evra accused PSG of prioritising business over footballCredit: Getty
      The ex-defender wants to see more former players at matchesCredit: PA
      Ex-Manchester United star Patrice Evra questioned why Kim K has been spotted at games instead of former players.
      He believes it is indicative of a club that has got its priorities wrong, and called for a change despite admitting owner Nasser Al Khelaifi is doing a good job.
      Evra told RMC Sport: “In the VIP stands, you don’t see Bernard Lama, instead it’s Kim Kardashian and the like.
      “It’s a show business club, football isn’t the priority, no.
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      “Nasser Al Khelaifi loves the club, they’re doing a great job – but the message seems to be that when I’m going to watch a PSG game, it’s to watch a concert.
      “I’m in the VIP lodge, there’s Champagne, appetisers… But guys, where are the old players?”
      Kim also watched Arsenal crash out of the Europa League on penalties to Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon.
      And some fans joked the reality TV star was a curse on the two clubs as PSG had not lost on their home patch for 715 days before she showed up – a run of 35 games.
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      Kim’s son Saint is an avid Gooner and the pair met Eddie Nketiah prior to the match against Sporting.
      She also FaceTimed Bukayo Saka for a chat ahead of the Europa League clash. More

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      European giants want to sign Lionel Messi in shock free transfer as he edges closer to PSG exit

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      LIONEL MESSI could be set to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Inter Milan this summer, according to reports.The Argentinian legend sees his deal expire at the Ligue 1 club at the end of the season.
      Lionel Messi is wanted by Inter MilanCredit: Reuters
      Messi has the option to extend his stay at PSG by a further year, but he is expected to quit after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich.
      Inter Milan are keen on trying their luck at signing the 35-year-old on a free transfer, claim Calcio Mercato.
      The Serie A side believe they can use the relationship their chief and former player Javier Zanetti has with Messi from their days playing together for the Argentina national team.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona want to bring the attacker back to the Nou Camp where he spent 21 years.
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      However, the Catalan giants may not be able to sign him due to ongoing financial issues.
      Barca have essentially been placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they balance their books and could be forced into selling a number of players.
      Retired striker and Messi’s best mate Sergio Aguero remains hopeful that the World Cup hero can go back and finish his career at the club.
      Aguero said: “My feeling is that there is a 50 per cent chance that Leo Messi will return. I think that Leo should retire at Barca. Barcelona is his home, he has to finish his career here.”
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      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has also been linked with a move to MLS side Inter Miami.
      Rumours linking Messi with a switch to a Saudi Arabian club have been shut down by his father, Jorge, who labelled the reports as “fake news”. More