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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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      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