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      PSG confirm Neymar has suffered ankle ligament damage just weeks before sister Rafaella Santos’ birthday

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have confirmed that Neymar has suffered ankle ligament damage – just weeks before his sister’s birthday.The Brazilian has developed a curious habit of missing matches around his younger sibling Rafaella’s March 11 birthday.
      Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Neymar has suffered ankle ligament damageCredit: AFP
      Neymar’s sister Rafaella celebrates her birthday on March 11
      And now the forward, 31, could be out of action again after sustaining the blow in PSG’s 4-3 Ligue 1 win over Lille on Sunday.
      Neymar scored the second goal in the victory but was carried off in tears early in the second half after colliding with Lille’s Benjamin Andre and rolling his right ankle.
      A PSG statement said: “Additional tests today have confirmed that Neymar Jr has sprained his ankle, with some ligament damage.
      “He will undergo further tests at the start of next week.”
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      PSG have a trip to bitter rivals Marseille on Sunday before hosting Nantes on March 4 and then travel to Bayern Munich for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie trailing 1-0.
      Neymar went into this year having been absent from games in seven of the last nine seasons around Rafaella’s big day and could be about to miss even more as the club refused to put a timescale on his absence.
      He did appear last year as he lined up against Real Madrid and Bordeaux last week but was booed by his own supporters.
      Neymar has traditionally been injured or suspended at this time of year.
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      In 2014 he was merely an unused substitute, although in the following two seasons he picked up suspensions around Rafaella’s birthday.
      During his final year at Barcelona he was suffering from a muscular injury.
      Neymar missed the rest of his first season in Paris after fracturing a metatarsal in February 2018, also suffering a similar issue the following campaign.
      In 2020 he was back in action, playing and even scoring against Dortmund in a Champions League clash on March 11.
      And in 2021 he missed a PSG Ligue 1 match due to a muscular issue. More

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      Incredible moment Lionel Messi almost snaps his ankle scoring free-kick with fans stunned he’s not injured

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      LIONEL MESSI scored a sensational last-gasp free-kick as Paris Saint-Germain edged past Lille 4-3 in a thriller.And eagle-eyed fans can’t believe the Argentine didn’t hurt his ankle in the process after spotted a gruesome picture of the strike.
      Lionel Messi’s ankle bends as he strikes PSG’s winnerCredit: Rex
      Messi, 35, wheeled away in celebration after his inch-perfect strikeCredit: Rex
      As Messi struck the ball with his left boot, still images show his right ankle appear to plant in the ground at a horrible angle.
      Regardless, the 35-year-old seemed to come out of the alarming moment unscathed, wheeling off to celebrate his incredible late winner.
      Commenting on Messi, one fan wrote: “Greatest ankle of all time.”
      A second joked: “I don’t think that’s a technique I think it’s a rolled ankle.”
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      Another added: “My ankle would’ve snapped a long time ago by now lol.”
      Unfortunately Messi’s team-mate Neymar did suffer an ankle injury during the match.
      The Brazilian had to be taken off on a stretcher during the second half after jarring his foot in the turf.
      PSG boss Christophe Galtier confirmed after the match that Neymar sprained his ankle but that there was no fracture.
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      Neymar twisted his ankle horribly during the matchCredit: AFP
      The 31-year-old hopes to only be out for under three weeks, and is reportedly targeting the Champions League last 16 second leg against Bayern Munich to return.
      Earlier in the match, Neymar had put his side 2-0 up, finishing neatly after Kylian Mbappe had already grabbed PSG’s first.
      Lille came roaring back, however, Bafode Diakite making it 2-1.
      Jonathan David levelled from the penalty spot just minutes after Neymar’s injury – with Jonathan Bamba completing the comeback in stunning fashion to go 3-2 up.
      Mbappe equalised on 87 minutes, however, before Messi broke Lille hearts with his stunning moment of genius in the fifth minute of added time.
      The win saw PSG stay five points clear at the top, ahead of a mouthwatering trip to second-placed rivals Marseille next weekend. More

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      Neymar’s stunning sister Rafaella dazzles in barely-there outfit at Salgueiro Parade after revealing she had liposuction

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      NEYMAR’S sister Rafaella Santos dazzled in a barely-there outfit as she paraded for Acadêmicos do Salgueiro at Carnival.However, the 26-year-old revealed she was almost unable to attend after having liposuction.

      Rafaella Santos wore a stunning outfit for CarnivalCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      The 26-year-old revealed she was almost unable to attend due to having liposuctionCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      Her outfit saw a red bikini paired with a large crown and large red feathersCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      Rafaella has 5.9million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      The Salgueiro school float was the penultimate float to perform on the dayCredit: Instagram @Rafaella
      Big brother Neymar normally attends Rafaella’s parties around her birthdayCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
      She is turning 27 on March 11Credit: Splash
      Rafaella took Carnival by storm as she donned a sparkling red bikini to match the bright parade float she stood on.
      The bikini was paired with a large red and gold crown and bright feathers shooting out from the back.
      In the column of Leo Dias, via Metropoles, Rafaella opened up on how she spoke to the president of the Salgueiro school ahead of the event about her liposuction.
      She said: “It had been scheduled for some time, I talked to the president.
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      “I warned him that I wouldn’t be able to make it to the rehearsal, but as I love Salgueiro, he received me so well, I said that I would make an effort.
      “It wasn’t even to make all that effort, but I’m here.”
      The Salgueiro float was the penultimate school to perform during the day of parades.
      It is also close to the time of year of Rafaella’s birthday, with the model turning 27 on March 11.
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      This normally begs the question of whether big brother superstar Neymar will be in attendance.
      The Chelsea-linked Brazilian has picked up injuries or suspensions which have lead to him being unable to play around the time of Rafaella’s birthday in previous seasons.
      This time around, it appears Neymar will be unable to play after being stretchered off following a nasty ankle injury in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-3 win over Lille.
      The injury means the 31-year-old is now a doubt for the French club’s Champions League second-leg clash against Bayern Munich.
      To progress pass the last 16, Lille match-winner Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe may need to overturn their 1-0 first leg defeat without the Samba star. More

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      Kylian Mbappe responds to claims he took jibe at PSG team-mate Neymar with ‘eat well and sleep well’ comments

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      PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has denied he took a jibe at Neymar after urging team mates to “eat well and sleep well” following their 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich. The PSG star warned his teammates that they needed to be in the best condition possible for the return leg in Munich.
      Neymar and Mbappe during Psg’s defeat to Bayern Munich.Credit: Getty
      Neymar celebrates his goal against Lille with Mbappe.Credit: Getty
      ‘Everyone needs to be healthy, sleep well, eat well,’ the France forward said.
      Hours later Neymar was spotted at a poker tournament before heading to a McDonalds seemingly ignoring his team mate’s comments.
      Mbappe has denied that he was he specifically referring to Neymar.
      He told Prime Video in France: “They were for everyone. For everyone.
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      “I’ve seen people talking about Ney and what happened afterwards… it was not a dig or anything. I think in the context we are in now, we need anything but digs.”
      He added: “It’s really advice for everyone because, as I said, when we have everyone, other teams have problems.”
      PSG’s immediate concern will be hoping that Neymar will be fit for the second leg in Munich on Wednesday, March 8.
      The Brazilian was stretchered off during the French champions 4-3 win over Lille on Sunday with an ankle injury.
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      Mbappe said: “I hope Ney will come back soon because he’s a vital player for us.”
      The Brazilian has 13 goals and 11 assists in 20 Ligue 1 matches this season while Mbappe has 15 goals and 2 assists in the same amount of games.
      PSG are next in action on Sunday when they travel to rivals Marseille in a top of the table clash. More

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      Neymar stretchered off in tears after nasty looking injury in huge blow to PSG ahead of Bayern Munich clash

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      NEYMAR went off in tears after appearing to sustain a nasty ankle injury while playing for PSG against Lille.The Brazilian was stretchered off in the 51st minute, and is now a huge doubt to feature in his side’s Champions League second leg against Bayern Munich.
      Neymar writhed in agony after twisting his ankleCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian had to be stretchered offCredit: AP
      The 31-year-old’s ankle twisted horribly in the turfCredit: AFP
      Things had been going swimmingly for PSG, who led 2-0 through brilliant goals by Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      But things began to go wrong on 24 minutes, when Bafode Diakite pulled one back for Lille.
      Disaster struck shortly after half-time, when Neymar landed awkwardly on the halfway line, twisting his ankle in the process.
      He receive lengthy on-field treatment, with the stretcher being called.
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      Neymar initially tried to walk off himself, but after one step realised that he’d need the stretcher after all.
      The tearful star eventually lay down and was carried off, being replaced by Hugo Ekitike.
      Things went from bad to worse just five minutes later, when Lille were awarded a penalty for a soft handball.
      Canadian ace Jonathan David made no mistake, levelling the match at 2-2.
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      Lille attacker Jonathan Bamba then completed the sensational turnaround on 69 minutes, thumping the ball beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma on the half-volley.
      PSG turned it around in spectacular fashion, however, equalising on 87 minutes through Mbappe.
      Lionel Messi then made it a finish to remember, scoring a brilliant 95th minute free-kick to snatch it for his side.
      Christophe Galtier’s men went into today’s match in a rocky run of form – losing three games in a row in all competitions for the first time since 2011.
      Their skid started with a 2-1 Coupe de France dumping at the hands of fierce rivals Marseille, before a 3-1 loss at Monaco in Ligue 1.
      They were then beaten 1-0 by Bayern at Parc des Princes in mid-week, with Mbappe having a late equaliser chalked off following a VAR check.
      PSG face a tricky trip to Marseille in the league next weekend, before a home match against reigning Coupe de France winners Nantes.
      Their second leg against Bayern is scheduled for March 8.
      Lionel Messi celebrates his amazing last-gasp winnerCredit: AP More

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      PSG sporting director ‘contacts Jose Mourinho’ with Special One ‘adoring Mbappe’ as pressure grows on manager Galtier

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN sporting director Luis Campos has contacted Jose Mourinho over potentially becoming manager, reports claim.Current boss Christophe Galtier is under pressure after three defeats in a row in all competitions.
      Jose Mourinho has reportedly been contacted by PSG sporting director Luis CamposCredit: Getty
      And PSG advisor Campos has contacted Mourinho, 60, about the job, according to Foot Mercato.
      Mourinho has been linked with the Parc des Princes role in the past, most recently after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked last year.
      The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss is currently manager at Roma, with the club fourth in Serie A.
      But the report adds Mourinho “adores” PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe, who has netted 25 goals in 27 games this season.
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      Campos is reported to be a fan of Mourinho, while president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also an admirer, although Zinedine Zidane is his first choice replacement for Galtier.
      Any potential move to PSG would see Mourinho reunite with Joao Sacramento, who spent time as his assistant manager at both Tottenham and Roma.
      However, while Campos is claimed to have contacted Mourinho directly, discussions between PSG and Roma are not thought to have taken place.
      Mourinho is under contract in the Italian capital until 2024.
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      But relations between PSG chief Al-Khelaifi and Roma’s American owner, Dan Friedkin, are thought to be good.
      Galtier’s position at PSG appears under threat, despite the club being five points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
      There are said to be question marks from the PSG dressing room on whether Galtier has what it takes to turn things around following a poor run of form.
      PSG were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg and are facing elimination from the competition.
      The two sides meet in Munich for the return leg on March 8th, with PSG needing to come from behind to progress to the quarter-finals. More

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      PSG boss Christophe Galtier breaks silence on Neymar’s trip to McDonald’s and poker tournament after Monaco loss

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Christophe Galtier has broken his silence on Neymar’s post-match activities on Tuesday night.The Brazilian was in action for the French champions as they fell 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
      Christophe Galtier has spoken privately to NeymarCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian was spotted in McDonald’s earlier this weekCredit: Instagram @guipitta_
      Kylian Mbappe delivered a rally cry about his team-mates’ need to “eat and sleep well” after the match.
      But just hours later, Neymar competed in the European Poker Tour at Paris’ Hyatt Regency Hotel.
      The 31-year-old even squeezed in a trip to McDonald’s.
      Ahead of Sunday’s clash with Lille at Parc des Princes, Galtier was quizzed about Neymar.
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      He said: “What Kylian said in the mixed zone is exactly what he said in the dressing room. I’m not going to associate it with the team’s performance.
      “I’m not going to associate Kylian’s statement with Ney’s picture in a fast-food restaurant.
      “I spoke to Ney, I told him what I thought.”
      “He has the right, on his day off, to play poker, which he is passionate about.
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      Neymar is a keen poker playerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/pokerstars/
      Kylian Mbappe wants his team-mates to eat and sleep wellCredit: Getty
      “I told him what I thought about the photo that came out. There’s no need to mix things up.”
      PSG are currently on their worst losing run since 2011 – having been beaten three times on the bounce.
      Their Bayern loss was preceded by a Ligue 1 defeat at Monaco and a Coupe de France dumping at the hands of fierce rivals Marseille.
      Neymar is claimed to have recently “infuriated” neighbours with his loud partying.
      Mayor of Paris suburb Bougival is even alleged to have had to get involved.
      Neymar could leave PSG this summer, with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly having met with his entourage.
      Boehly is also claimed to have met with PSG to discuss Neymar’s future.
      PSG have lost their last three games in a rowCredit: Reuters More

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      Axed Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel being lined up for return to former club as he looks for return to management

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      OUT-OF-WORK Thomas Tuchel is being lined up for a return to Paris Saint-Germain with boss Christophe Galtier struggling to get a tune out of the super team, reports say.The Parisians have lost their last three outings – including Tuesday’s Champions League round of 16 first leg AT HOME to Bayern Munich.
      Thomas Tuchel still has fans in PSG’s hierarchyCredit: Getty
      Christophe Galtier is under pressure at the French giants following three-straight defeatsCredit: Getty
      And according to RMC Sport, boss Galtier’s position at PSG has weakened.
      The Frenchman, regarded as one of the country’s current best coaches only behind France World Cup-winning boss Didier Deschamps, will remain coach of the Parisian club up to March 8.
      That gives the ex-Lille manager the second leg against Bayern.
      However, after that, his position will be determined by results.
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      The report states that there were concerns in the summer before Galtier joined, whether he could lead their dressing room filled with football’s biggest personalities.
      Fast forward six months, and those same questions are shared by the decision-makers in Doha, Qatar.
      A name being touted as Galtier’s replacement is Tuchel.
      The 49-year-old has history with the Parisians, managing the team between 2018 and 2020.
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      He won two Ligue 1 titles and guided the team to their first-ever Champions League final, which they lost to Bayern in 2020.
      Tuchel was dismissed that year, joined Chelsea and won the Champions League in 2021.
      But he has been out of work since late last year after being sacked by Chelsea’s new ownership, headed by Todd Boehly.
      His departure came shortly after a summer transfer splurge, which saw the Blues blow close to £300million on eight high-profile players.
      Despite his strained relationship with PSG chief Leonardo, Tuchel still has supporters at the club.
      PSG also remain big admirers of Zinedine Zidane, who they were keen on after dropping Mauricio Pochettino in the summer.
      The France football icon has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in 2021.
      Zidane was said to be wanting to take over from Deschamps as France boss post-World Cup.
      However, France have confirmed Deschamps will lead the team at Euro 2024 – a competition he hasn’t won as a manager.
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