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      Lionel Messi’s dad breaks silence on rumours of staggering £600MILLION offer to quit PSG and move to Saudi Arabia

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      LIONEL MESSI’S father Jorge has blasted a trio of stories surrounding his son’s future as “fake news”.The Argentine’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire at the end of the season.
      Lionel Messi’s PSG contract is set to expire at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Messi was previously believed to have verbally committed to staying at Parc des Princes for another year.
      Recent reports, however, have linked the 35-year-old with a move away.
      The former Barcelona star has continued to be linked with MLS franchise Inter Miami.
      And a further report this week claimed that Messi had received a £600million offer to move to Saudi Arabia.
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      His father Jorge was spotted in Riyadh, adding fuel to the fire in some quarters.
      But the 65-year-old has taken to Instagram to slam rumours – listing them on his story and dismissing each one as “fake news”.
      In addition to the Saudi move, Jorge also claimed it is untrue that PSG have refused to meet Messi’s contract demands.
      And he denied claims that his son left a PSG training session early on Tuesday due to a falling out with boss Christophe Galtier.
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      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Messi wants assurances over PSG’s project before agreeing to stay.
      The World Cup winner has made 65 appearances for PSG since joining from Barcelona in 2021.
      He is on course to lift his second Ligue 1 title in the French capital, but has failed to add another Champions League to his collection.
      Galtier’s men crashed out 3-0 on aggregate to Bayern Munich in the round of 16.
      Last month, Jorge poured cold water on a potential return to Barcelona.
      He told reporters at Barcelona airport: “I don’t think he will return [to Barca]. The conditions are not there.”
      Messi’s dad Jorge has addressed his son’s futureCredit: AFP More

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      PSG fans plan anti-Lionel Messi protest against Rennes as ultras release warning statement

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN ultras have announced they are planning a protest against Lionel Messi.Messi has struggled to replicate his Barcelona success ever since his move to PSG from Catalonia in 2021 after 17 glittering years at the Nou Camp.
      Lionel Messi has struggled to elevate Paris Saint-Germain in the last two yearsCredit: Rex
      Paris Saint-Germain are planning to protest against Lionel MessiCredit: Rex
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has also been unable to elevate the reigning French champions this season, even after he led Argentina to World Cup glory in the winter.
      Tensions are running high after Christophe Galtier’s men were knocked out of the Champions League’s Round of 16 by Bayern Munich.
      Messi, who was tasked with leading PSG to Champions League glory, failed to impress across both legs against Bayern.
      The club’s diehards have had enough and they are now planning to jeer against the Argentine this Sunday during the Ligue 1 clash with Rennes at the Parc des Princes.
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      That is because a section of the club’s fans believe the Barcelona legend’s lucrative contract doesn’t reflect his performances on the pitch.
      Leading members of PSG’s ultra group told Mundo Deprtivo: “We will whistle at Messi this Sunday.
      “He has too high a salary in relation to what he offers on the pitch.”
      But of course the protest is not expected to be widespread across the stands.
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      Messi’s deal with PSG runs out in June and he has yet to agree to an extension.
      The Argentina captain has been linked with a dramatic return to Barcelona, but the club is dealing with serious financial issues.
      The versatile attacker has also attracted interest from the Middle East as well as the US.
      Manchester United legend David Beckham is determined to bring him to his MLS club Inter Miami. More

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      Youth footballer ‘threatened by man with knife during mass brawl at cup game before running to hide in dressing room’

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      A FRENCH footballer was confronted by a man with a knife at half-time of a youth cup game in Nantes on Sunday afternoon, reports claim.The incident is alleged to have taken place during Nantes’ clash with Monaco, with a player from the former being forced to hide in the dressing room after “being hit”.
      The incident is alleged to have occurred during Monaco’s youth cup clash with NantesCredit: Getty
      With the score tied at 0-0, a fight is claimed have broken out among around 20 spectators.
      According to Ouest-France, the unnamed Nantes player was threatened by a man wielding a knife after being assaulted.
      Thankfully uninjured, the player headed straight to the dressing room to hide from the aggressor.
      The attacker was reportedly able to flee, as stewards attempted to get the alarming situation under control.
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      Eventually the match was able to get back underway… under the supervision of FIVE police squads.
      Monaco went on to score on 60 minutes, winning 1-0 to book a place in the semi-finals.
      The Nantes player that was threatened has reportedly opted not to open legal proceedings following the ordeal.
      A reason for the half-time fracas has not yet been revealed.
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      The two sides had contrasting fortunes at first-team level over the weekend.
      Nantes grabbed an 88th minute equaliser via Mostafa Mohamed to draw 2-2 with Nice at Stade de la Beaujoire.
      While Monaco were beaten 1-0 at home by Reims, managed by British-Belgian Will Still, with the winning goal scored by Arsenal’s England youth international loanee Folarin Balogun. More

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      Chelsea suffer transfer blow in bid to land Neymar as PSG star’s future plans are revealed

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      NEYMAR wants to spend the rest of his career at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Brazilian last year activated a clause that will see his current deal run to 2027 and he intends to honour it.
      Neymar wants to stay at PSG until 2027Credit: AFP
      Chelsea have shown an interest in signing the 31-year-old.
      But according to The Athletic, Neymar has “no intention” of playing for anyone but PSG.
      The forward joined the French champions from Barcelona, another club he has often been linked with, in 2017.
      He has since played 173 times for PSG, scoring 117 goals and laying on 77 assists.
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      Prior to suffering a season-ending ankle injury against Lille, Neymar has been enjoying another productive season.
      He netted 18 goals and set up a further 17 in 29 games this term.
      Without their No10 at their disposal, PSG meekly exited the Champions League 3-0 on aggregate to Bayern Munich.
      Much uncertainty surrounds the futures of Neymar’s fellow forwards Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
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      Doubts surround the futures of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi at PSGCredit: Reuters
      Mbappe, 24, will enter the final year of his contract this summer.
      While Messi, 35, could choose to leave at the end of the campaign, with Inter Miami having been linked.
      PSG’s football director Luis Campos may have to revamp the club’s front line this season.

      The Ligue 1 leaders are interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who Campos signed during his time at Lille in 2019.
      While they also admire Manchester City star Bernardo Silva and his Portugal team-mate Goncalo Ramos.
      PSG are interested in Napoli star Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal suffer big blow in Victor Osimhen transfer battle as French giants PSG join £107m race

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have entered the race for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Nigerian star’s goals have fired Napoli to the top of Serie A this season.
      Victor Osimhen has scored 19 goals in Serie A this seasonCredit: Rex
      His blistering form has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
      But according to Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira, French giants PSG also want to sign the red-hot 24-year-old.
      Osimhen has bagged 19 goals in 22 Serie A appearances this term.
      Luciano Spalletti’s side are on the verge of winning the title, with Saturday’s 2-0 win over Atalanta sending them 18 points clear of second placed Inter after 26 matches.
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      The match was memorable for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliant, Maradona-esque goal.
      PSG football director Luis Campos worked at Lille when they signed Osimhen from Belgian side Charleroi in 2019.
      The forward went on to score 18 goals in one season with LOSC before moving to Napoli for initial fee of around £62million.
      Spalletti’s side stand to make a big profit from Osimhen, valuing him at £107m.
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      In addition to their strong Serie A form, Napoli are also going well in the Champions League.
      They lead their round of 16 tie with Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 from the first leg last month, with the second match set to take place on Wednesday this week.
      Osimhen scored in the first leg triumph, to go along with his goal against Ajax in the group stage.
      PSG chief Campos may be tasked with regenerating his side’s attack around Kylian Mbappe this summer.
      Lionel Messi has been linked with Inter Miami, while Neymar could also be let go.
      Also reportedly on their radar are Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva and his Portugal team-mate Goncalo Ramos.
      PSG want to rebuild around Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd defender Eric Bailly set to be deliberately frozen out by Marseille despite title battle with PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Eric Bailly is set to be left out of at least three of Marseille’s remaining Ligue 1 fixtures, as the French side look to avoid having to sign him permanently.The Ivorian joined Marseille on a season-long loan deal from Old Trafford last summer.
      Eric Bailly has only played nine times in Ligue 1 this seasonCredit: Getty
      The deal includes an obligation to buy for £6.2million, if two key factors are triggered.
      One is that Marseille qualify for the Champions League, which they are well on track to achieve.
      The other is that Bailly features in 19 of his side’s 38 Ligue matches.
      After 26 games, the 28-year-old has played in just nine – meaning he would have to appear in ten of their remaining 12 for the clause to be triggered.
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      According to French paper L’Equipe, Marseille manager Igor Tudor “has lost confidence” in Bailly.
      And they add that the potential obligation to buy in his loan deal will not help him earn a place in the team.
      Bailly missed games during the first half of the season with thigh and leg injuries.
      He was then slapped with a seven-match ban for a horror kung-fu kick that saw him red-carded against fourth tier Hyeres in the Coupe de France.
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      Bailly, 28, was slapped with a seven-match ban for a kung-fu kickCredit: AFP
      After two substitute appearances upon his return, Bailly was thrown back into the starting XI for his side’s top of the table clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
      But he endured a torrid evening and was hooked on 66 minutes, as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe linked up to inspire PSG to a comfortable 3-0 win.
      Marseille currently sit second in Ligue 1, trailing leaders PSG by 11 points, albeit with a game in hand.
      Should he return to Man Utd this summer, Bailly will have one year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford.
      He played in a number of friendlies under Erik ten Hag during pre-season.
      But he hasn’t featured in a competitive match for the Red Devils since a 3-1 win over Burnley on December 30, 2021.
      Eric Bailly featured for United during pre-season under Erik ten HagCredit: Rex More

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      Paris Saint-Germain lining up stunning £175m Erling Haaland transfer to link up Man City sensation with Kylian Mbappe

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are plotting an ambitious £175million move for Erling Haaland, according to reports.The French champions were dumped out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich earlier this week.
      PSG are interested in signing Erling HaalandCredit: Rex
      In the aftermath of their latest European disappointment, PSG chiefs are plotting a rebuild ahead of next season.
      It’s claimed that they could move on from Neymar and Lionel Messi – with the latter still being linked with Inter Miami despite PSG contract talks.
      In their bid to re-tool around Kylian Mbappe, they could turn to Haaland.
      According to French reporter Daniel Riolo, PSG could “begin a new story” around Mbappe and City’s Norwegian striker.
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      Chatting to Football.fr, he admitted that there are doubts around whether City’s Abu Dhabi ownership would sell to PSG’s Qatari chiefs.
      But the French side could navigate this potential problem by simply forking out Haaland’s release clause, believed to be around £175m.
      PSG boss Christophe Galtier’s job is hanging by a thread after his side’s 3-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich.
      Riolo reckons that the Ligue 1 table-toppers could appease Mbappe by appointing Zinedine Zidane this summer, despite the Real Madrid legend’s affinity for fierce rivals Marseille.
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      PSG want to rebuild around Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP
      To team Mbappe and Haaland up, PSG would have to sell a number of players in order to comply with financial fair play.
      They could face competition from Real Madrid for Haaland’s signature.
      The LaLiga champions are enamoured with the Norwegian and could launch a bid this summer, despite previously having been expected to wait until 2024.
      Madrid chiefs are building the best young core in Europe, with Vinicius Jr, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni and Endrick.
      And in a further enticing factor to Haaland they are determined to add his old Borussia Dortmund pal Jude Bellingham to an already stacked midfield.
      L’Equipe claim that, in addition to Haaland, PSG football advisor Luis Campos is interested in a trio of attacking stars.
      They report that the French giants could move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, his Portugal team-mate Goncalo Ramos and Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen.
      PSG are interested in Goncalo Ramos and Bernardo SilvaCredit: The Times
      Victor Osimhen is on PSG’s shortlistCredit: Rex More