France Ligue 1

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      PSG boss confronted by Nice stars after he sarcastically applauds fans over sick banner about his mum

      by

      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Christophe Galtier was confronted by Nice players after sarcastically applauding fans of his former club.Galtier sarcastically clapped Nice supporters after they reportedly unfurled a banner insulting his 83-year-old’s mother in Saturday’s game between the two sides.
      PSG boss Christophe Galtier sarcastically applauded Nice fans after Saturday’s match between the two teamsCredit: Rex
      Nice supporters reportedly unfurled a banner insulting Galtier’s motherCredit: Getty
      Galtier spent last season in charge of NiceCredit: Rex
      Galtier was confronted by Nice players after sarcastically clapping the club’s fansCredit: Getty
      The PSG manager then slammed Nice fans in his post-match press conference.
      According to Get French Football News, Galtier was confronted by Nice stars Khephren Thuram and Jean-Clair Todibo after he sarcastically applauded fans of his former club.
      But Galtier defended his reaction and was left fuming by the banner insulting his mum, who is currently recovering from cancer.
      He said in his press conference: “Why did I react like that? Did you see [the banner]? Did you read it? Did you hear?
      Read More in Football
      “My mother is 83 years old, she’s recovering from cancer. Full stop.”
      Galtier spent last season in charge of Nice, leading the club to a fifth-place finish in Ligue 1.
      And he pointed out that he is partly responsible for Nice’s success in the Europa Conference League this season, with a quarter-final against Basel on the horizon.
      Galtier continued: “The work I did last season is the reason those people can watch European matches.
      Most read in Football
      “Whatever people think, it’s the work we did last season, along with what Didier [Digard] has done, which means there are still European matches in Nice.”
      According to French outlet RMC Sport, Nice could be sanctioned for the banner.
      They reportedly risk a fine of around £4,500.
      On the pitch, goals from Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos secured a 2-0 win for PSG and Galtier against his former club.
      The result halted a run of two consecutive defeats for PSG, although Galtier and Co remain six points clear of Lens at the top of Ligue 1.
      Lionel Messi scored the opener in a 2-0 win for PSGCredit: Getty
      Sergio Ramos then added a second with a headerCredit: Getty More

    • 225 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Watch Kylian Mbappe incredibly miss open goal for PSG… but eagle-eyed fans notice Messi would’ve got it disallowed

      by

      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Kylian Mbappe missed an open goal but eagle-eyed fans have noticed it would have been disallowed anyway. The French champions were leading Nice 2-0 in the closing minutes of the game when the striker misses a glorious chance to get on the scoresheet.
      Kylian Mbappe incredibly missed a huge chance to scoreCredit: BT Sport
      He put the ball too high but he was offsideCredit: BT Sport
      Messi should not have passed to MbappeCredit: Reuters
      Lionel Messi picked up the loose ball just inside the box and passed it beyond the rushing out goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to Mbappe.
      He took one touch, dribbled it around his opponent before to the shock of everyone, firing his shot into the crowd with just a defender on the line.
      Mbappe collapsed to the floor in embarrassment, but his blushes were saved by the fact Messi was wrong to pass to him.
      The 24-year-old was actually offside because only the Nice defender on the line was nearer to the goal than him.
      READ MORE PSG NEWS
      The offside laws state two players must play an attacker onside.
      Fans were still left shocked by the horror miss, one said: “How the hell is Mbappe missing?”
      Another commented: “OMG I am in pain.”
      A third reacted: “Messi should have just scored the goal himself. But the man is selfless to fault.”
      Most read in Football
      Many supporters brought up the fact that the Argentinian legend has been booed by PSG fans in recent weeks, but he was excellent last night.
      Messi netted his side’s first in the game then got the assist as Sergio Ramos doubled thier advantage.
      The win moved PSG six points clear at the top of Ligue 1. More

    • 213 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Watch Kylian Mbappe’s wonderkid brother Ethan, 16, copy PSG star’s iconic celebration after scoring for youth team

      by

      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Kylian Mbappe’s brother Ethan made the rounds on social media with his recent goal and celebration.The 16-year-old also plays for PSG in their Under-19 side and has followed them to Amsterdam for the Future Cup tournament.
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe’s brother went viral
      Ethan Mbappe scored a beautiful goal and copied his brother’s iconic celebration
      Kylian Mbappe has created one of the most popular celebrationsCredit: AFP
      The midfielder played with the reserves against Anderlecht and even found the back of the net with a shot that his older brother would be proud of.
      The Frenchman got the ball on the left where he was totally unmarked and curved in a clinical shot with his left foot that hit the goalkeeper’s bottom right corner.
      The teenager then went viral as he copied Kylian’s iconic celebration by crossing his arms with his hands under his armpits.
      The Montreuil native was then joined by team-mates who celebrated passionately around him.
      Read More on Football
      Fans took to social media to praise Ethan’s goal and issue some cheeky comparisons to his superstar brother.
      One fan tweeted: “Like old bro like little bro.”
      Another commented: “Literally Mbappe’s trademark finish.”
      A third posted: “There is another one.”
      Most read in Football
      BETTING SPECIAL – BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK
      This fan said: “Better than his brother.”
      And that one stated: “@todd_boehly get it done.”
      Ethan has amassed and goal and two assists in seven appearances with the Under-19s and also played with the seniors during a friendly in December against Paris FC. More

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

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

      by

      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.
      READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
      “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.”
      Most read in Football
      HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL
      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

    • 250 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

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

      by

      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.
      latest football news
      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

    • 225 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

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

      by

      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.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      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.
      Most read in Football
      BETTING SPECIAL – BEST FOOTBALL BETTING SITES IN THE UK
      “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

    • 200 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

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

      by

      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
      Some booing from the Parc des Princes crowd as Lionel Messi is named in the starting eleven – but mainly cheers. Kylian Mbappé with the warmest reception.— Get French Football News (@GFFN) April 2, 2023

      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.
      READ MORE ON MESSI
      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.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      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

    • 263 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

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

      by

      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.
      READ MORE ON ARSENAL
      “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.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      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