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      Neymar ‘spotted playing poker in Paris tournament hours after PSG’s loss to Bayern Munich’ despite Kylian Mbappe warning

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      NEYMAR was spotted playing in a poker tournament just hours after Paris Saint-Germain’s loss to Bayern Munich.And then forward returned to the table later on in the evening – ignoring Kylian Mbappe’s rallying cry to the fans.
      Neymar was spotted playing in a poker night on WednesdayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/pokerstars/
      The appearance came just hours after PSG lost to Bayern MunichCredit: https://www.instagram.com/pokerstars/
      Neymar, 31, played the full 90 minutes of Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Bayern as Kingsley Coman grabbed the only goal of the game at the Parc des Princes.
      But by Wednesday afternoon, RMC report he was at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris to take part in the European Poker Tour.
      Keen player Neymar has had a partnership deal with PokerStars since 2014 and it was thought he was simply making an appearance for his sponsors.
      The gambling company posted a picture of the Brazilian star at the table wearing a grey hoody and cap with his AirPods in and confirmed he was competing in a €10,000 (£8,900) Mystery Bounty tournament against “some world-class competitors”.
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      But the report adds the world’s most expensive footballer was back at the hotel later on the evening, playing until 10.30pm before allegedly stopping for a McDonald’s.
      It is understood £198million Neymar progressed through day one to qualify for a second day of poker action on Thursday.
      But the timing comes at a terrible time for PSG fans, who have seen their side lose three times in a row for the first time since 2011.
      Speaking after the first-leg defeat against 2020 winners Bayern in their Champions League last-16 tie, vice-captain Mbappe issued a motivational message on behalf of the squad.
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      The Frenchman said: “Our players have to be in good health for the return leg.
      “Everyone needs to eat and sleep well.
      “We’re going to work, get everyone back and get there to qualify.”
      Neymar, Mbappe and Lionel Messi were brought to PSG to lead the team to European glory, with the Champions League the one trophy their Qatari owners are so desperate to lift.
      But it appears Neymar may have folded on his priorities on the pitch to go all in at the poker table.
      Kylian Mbappe said the PSG players must eat and sleep well after losing to Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters More

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      Lionel Messi ‘primed for shock Inter Miami transfer with David Beckham’s club in pole position to sign wantaway PSG ace’

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      INTER MIAMI have received a major boost in their ambitious plan to sign Lionel Messi from French champions PSG according to reports in France. The Argentine’s current contract with the Parisians expires at the end of the season and there have been talks about extending the World Cup winner’s stay in the French capital.
      Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for PSG in Ligue 1.Credit: Reuters
      David Beckham, owner and president of soccer operations for Inter Miami.Credit: AP
      But French publication L’Equipe have reported that Messi is becoming increasingly unsure about extending his time with the Paris outfit.
      The reports states MLS side Inter Miami are in the driving seat to sign the former Barcelona star.
      Inter Miami are owned by by former PSG man David Beckham and are coached by Phil Neville.
      L’Equipe say that the Argentine superstar’s family would be open to living in the United States with Messi owning a home in Miami where he regularly holidays.
      Inter Miami coach Neville refused to rule out the possibility of signing the Argentine great when speaking last month.
      He said: “We want to bring the best players in the world to this club and he is probably the best player, so for us the landscape has not changed at all.
      ‘With any deal for any Designated Player of that level, it’s complicated. It takes time.”
      The seven time Ballon d’Or winner is represented by his father Jorge who met with PSG representatives on Wednesday.
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      The PSG No10 is enjoying a much better second season and has so far and has 10 goals and 10 assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches.
      He has scored five goals in seven Champions League games but was powerless to stop the French giants losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
      A Champions league exit to the Germans would only increase the noise surrounding Messi’s future. More

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      PSG’s 16-year-old prodigy Warren Zaire-Emery compared to Man Utd and England legend due to incredible trait

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN prodigy Warren Zaire-Emery became the youngest ever player to start a Champions League knockout game on Tuesday.He is just 16-years-old, but has already been compared to a Manchester United legend.
      Warren-Zaire Emery in action for PSG against MonacoCredit: Rex
      Joe Cole praised Zaire-Emery (right) for his physicality, specifically the “size of his thighs”Credit: Getty
      Zaire-Emery became the youngest ever player to start a Champions League knockout game on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      The PSG star has been compared to a young Wayne RooneyCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The teenager has only played a handful of games for PSG, but was given the nod against Bayern Munich on the biggest stage.
      And BT Sport pundit Joe Cole likened Zaire-Emery to Old Trafford and England legend Wayne Rooney due to an incredible trait.
      Cole said the youngster’s physicality, specifically the “size of his thighs”, reminded him of a young Rooney.
      The ex-Chelsea winger said on France U17 star Zaire-Emery: “He’s an incredible talent.
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      “Physically he reminds me of Wayne Rooney, the size of his thighs at just 16.
      “He’s a man already. We were talking about his mindset. Usually, when you score your first goal, you lost your mind completely, but he just strolls away, cool as you like. 
      “His manager, Galtier, has said he’s not far off the level of his front three (Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe).”
      Zaire-Emery’s appearance against Bayern was just his fourth start for PSG.
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      He has played 15 times in total for the club, but has already made quite the impression among his team-mates.
      PSG midfielder Vitinha reportedly brandished Zaire-Emery an “alien” for his out of this world ability at such a young age.
      Vitinha is said to have told agent Jorge Mendes: “Who is this kid you took in your group? He’s an alien.”
      Zaire-Emery does not turn 17 until next month.
      But as Lionel Messi and Neymar both push on into their thirties, the future looks bright for PSG. More

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      Porn film shot in Nice’s stadium during win over Lille as Man Utd-linked Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s club file legal complaint

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      FRENCH giants OGC Nice should be renamed OGC Naughty.That’s after a porno was filmed at their stadium during a Ligue 1 game.
      OGC Nice have lodged a legal complaint after a porn movie was made in their stadiumCredit: Alamy
      The French club is owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is bidding for Man UtdCredit: AFP
      RMC Sport claims an amorous encounter in the toilets was captured on film during Nice’s 1-0 win against Lille on January 29.
      The club, owned by Manchester United-linked Sir Jim Ratcliffe, was alerted to the amateur footage by concerned fans on social media.
      And Nice have now filed a legal complaint over the X-rated clip.
      Nice Eco Stadium, the operating company of the 35,000 seater Allianz Riviera, also lodged a complaint for “association of the image of the stadium with pornographic activity.”
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      But the blue movie looks to have been a stroke of good luck for the team.
      Nice have won all three of their league matches since the incident.
      And they are now within touching distance of the top six in Ligue 1.
      Meanwhile, Nice owner Ratcliffe finds himself in a potential one-man bidding war for Man United this week.
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      Suitors must submit offers by Friday, with the Glazers looking for around £6billion.
      And Ratcliffe is the only bidder to have made his interest public.
      There is believed to be serious interest from others, including groups from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
      But initial offers could come in at just £4bn, well below the Glazers’ valuation. More

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      Tragedy for Nantes striker Ignatius Ganago as five-year-old daughter dies with club paying touching tribute

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      NANTES striker Ignatius Ganago’s daughter has tragically died aged five.The Ligue 1 side have confirmed that the mourning forward will miss their Europa League match against Juventus on Thursday.
      Ignatius Ganago will miss Nantes’ next game after his devastating lossCredit: AFP
      Cameroonian Ganago, 23, flew back to his homeland upon learning of his daughter’s illness.
      But, as reported by French paper L’Equipe, she passed away before he arrived.
      Confirming the news on Twitter, Ganago’s club wrote in tribute: “FC Nantes is in mourning.
      “It is with deep sadness that the Football Club of Nantes has learned of the death of our striker’s daughter, Ignatius Ganago.
      “We think a lot of you Gana.
      “The Club is with you through this terrible ordeal.”
      Nantes also turned their social media profile pictures black as they mourned their striker’s terrible loss.
      Clubs from around French football replied to Nantes’ post, sending their condolences to Ganago.
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      While Thursday’s opponents Juventus responded with a prayer emoji.
      Thursday’s match against the Old Lady is a huge occasion for Nantes and actually falls on Ganago’s 24th birthday.
      But the match will now feel insignificant in light of Ganago’s horrific loss.
      Ganago is a full Cameroon international with 11 caps to his name.
      He missed out on his World Cup dream earlier this season, however, being left out of boss Rigobert Song’s 26-man squad.
      Prior to the announcement, Ganago had said: “I am a young footballer but honestly, it is my dream to make the World Cup. From my side, I will do everything possible not to give excuses to the coach for not calling me.”
      He has made 28 appearances for Nantes this season, most recently starting Sunday’s 1-0 win over Lorient. More

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      Neymar confirms PSG dressing-room bust-up after he’s ‘put up for sale’ and compares row to arguing with his girlfriend

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      NEYMAR has confirmed that reports are TRUE that he had a sensational argument with Paris Saint-Germain chief Luis Campos and team-mate Marquinhos.Sporting director Campos stormed into the PSG dressing-room after the 3-1 defeat to Monaco on Saturday.
      Neymar has confirmed he was involved in a dressing-room row with PSG’s sporting directorCredit: Alamy
      The Brazilian compared it to a row his girlfriend, who appears to be Bruna Biancardi againCredit: Instagram
      He is then said to have accused his players of lacking aggression in a fierce blast – but not all of them were ready to sit back and take it.
      Both Brazilian superstar Neymar, 31, and his compatriot Marquinhos, 28, took exception as things  got heated.
      That was PSG’s fourth defeat of 2023, however, the club still decided to put up the world’s most-expensive footballer Neymar for media duties yesterday ahead of the last-16 Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
      And he opened up fully about the row, comparing it to one similar to his girlfriend, as Foot Mercato claimed that the club were willing to sell him this summer.
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      He said: “It has happened. We didn’t agree with what was being said at that time, so we had a discussion about it.
      “I speak to my friends every day, and I love all of them. It is like that with my girlfriend as well.
      “We talk about football, all of us. Football is about communicating. Of course, there is respect on both sides, and sometimes you don’t agree on things. So there might be a discussion to improve the team, the atmosphere, our play.
      “We have lost a few games and we are frustrated about that. We want to win all the time.
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      “When those defeats come around, it hurts, so discussions are part of that. That can help us improve as a team.
      “I think it has helped because we cleared things up. We know what we are all thinking.”

      Neymar, who appears to have reignited his relationship with ex-fiancee Bruna Biancardi, added: “In terms of blocking things like that in the dressing-room, sometimes there are things that get into the press, and they can go viral very quickly.
      “When there is information like that, we are angry. It is my sixth season here at PSG and it is difficult.
      “Sometimes things have come out at important moments, like before a final. But I don’t know what was going on.
      “As a player and a team-mate here, that doesn’t just affect me, it affects everyone and the coach.
      “We have to work out what is happening. Things in the dressing-room shouldn’t come out. That is sad. There are things that need to be resolved internally and not out on the street.
      “You do that with your friends and family, and team-mates. You are with everyone from day to day.
      “We have to stay together, so it’s annoying those things come out. I am sure there will be more in the future. That is all part of football.”
      Bruna Biancardi is a social media personality and modelCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      Lionel Messi ‘leaning towards snubbing new PSG contract and QUITTING club’ in shock summer transfer

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      LIONEL MESSI is leaning towards leaving PSG on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.The Argentine World Cup winner arrived in the French capital in August 2021 having spent his entire career at Barcelona.
      Lionel Messi in action for PSG during their French Cup defeat to Marseille with his future at the club up in the airCredit: Getty
      Recent reports had indicated that a possible contract renewal was on the cards.
      But Foot Mercato report that, although extending his stay in Paris remains an option, it does not appear to be the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s priority.
      David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami are known admirers and there have been persistent rumours of a return to Barca.
      A lucrative move to join old rival Cristiano Ronaldo is Saudi Arabia, however, does seem to be off the cards for now.
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      Messi, 35, has his eyes on the Copa America in 2024 and is determined to play at a high level to keep his sharpness.
      Messi struggled in his first season with the French giants notching six goals in 26 appearances in Ligue 1 although fared better in the Champions League with five goals in seven matches.
      The diminutive Argentine is enjoying a much better second season and so far has 10 goals and 10 assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches with four goals in five matches in the Champions League.
      PSG are currently sweating on Messi’s fitness as they prepare for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.
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      The star forward picked up a hamstring injury as PSG were eliminated from the French Cup by arch rivals Marseille last week.
      The Parisians sit five points clear of Marseille at the top of Ligue 1. More

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      Kylian Mbappe set to be named in PSG squad to face Bayern Munich as he makes dramatic injury recovery

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to be named in Paris Saint-Germain’s matchday squad against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, according to reports.The French forward suffered a thigh strain against Montpellier on February 1.
      Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury against Montpellier on February 1Credit: AP
      Mbappe, 24, was expected to be out for three weeks, which would have ruled him out of Tuesday night’s crunch clash.
      But he has since made a miraculous recovery, returning to training earlier today.
      He took part in a session involving players that did not play a big part in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Monaco.
      According to French paper Le Parisien, he is now expected to be involved on Tuesday night.
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      PSG’s form has suffered in Mbappe’s absence.
      They scraped past Toulouse in their first match following his injury, before then crashing out of the Coupe de France 2-1 at Marseille.
      Saturday’s awful 3-1 defeat at Monaco followed.
      Boss Christophe Galtier was also without Lionel Messi in the Principality.
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      The Argentine took part in a solo training session today and remains a doubt.
      Messi, 35, has been in stunning form for PSG this term – bagging 15 goals and laying on 14 assists 25 appearances in all competitions.
      Mbappe has also produced stunning figures, netting 25 goals and laying on six assists in 26 outings.
      Marco Verratti returned to training for the depleted French champions earlier today.
      But Renato Sanches and Nordi Mukiele remain missing.
      PSG are hoping to have Lionel Messi available against BayernCredit: Getty More