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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

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      Neymar enrages Paris neighbours as wild house parties force Mayor to intervene

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      NEYMAR’S wild Paris house parties have forced his local Mayor to intervene, according to reports.The Brazilian lives in the Parisian suburb Bougival.
      Neymar parties alongside Klay ThompsonCredit: The Mega Agency
      According to French paper Le Parisien, he has been throwing house parties that have “infuriated” his neighbours.
      RMC Sport claim that Bougival Mayor Luc Wattelle has even had to get involved to calm the situation.
      Neymar is claimed to have thrown a wild bash last week to celebrate his 31st birthday.
      The party is said to have gone on until just short of midnight, with neighbours even calling the police due to the “prodigiously annoying” noise.
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      He is also claimed to have thrown a party that didn’t finish until 5am after Paris Saint-Germain sealed the Ligue 1 title last year.
      Wattelle is believed to have contacted Neymar’s landlord in order to resolve the issue.
      The landlord subsequently claimed that he would speak to the footballer’s father Neymar Sr.
      Wattelle added that he would be submitting a claim of “repeated disturbances to the public order” to a prosecutor.
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      Neymar played the full 90 minutes this weekend as his side lost 3-1 to Monaco.
      The defeat is the French side’s second in a row, the first time they have recorded back to back losses under Christophe Galtier.
      Neymar was without usual running mates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi – and could not inspire his side to victory.
      PSG have been struck down by a stomach virus this week.
      Several members of the squad were said to have been affected by the illness on Saturday morning.
      Neymar and Co slumped to a 3-1 defeat at MonacoCredit: Getty More

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      PSG squad struck down by stomach virus just hours before crunch clash against Monaco with top stars missing

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’S squad have been hit by a virus just hours before their game against Monaco, according to reports.A stomach bug is claimed to be going around the camp.
      PSG’s squad has reportedly been hit by a stomach bugCredit: Getty
      Players have been throwing up, as well as suffering from tummy aches and fatigue, according to RMC Sport.
      Several members of the squad are said to have been affected by the illness on Saturday morning.
      It is unclear if the virus has ruled anybody out of the game later in the afternoon.
      League leaders PSG travel to fourth-placed Monaco in a mouthwatering match up.
      And boss Christophe Galtier is already dealing with a depleted squad for the crunch encounter.
      Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Marco Verratti are missing through injury.
      PSG go into the game having won just three out of their last six league games, but are still eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
      And the virus comes just three days before the Champions League last 16 first leg against Bayern Munich.
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      Messi is set to return to training on Monday ahead of the game, having picked up a hamstring strain in the French Cup loss to Marseille on Wednesday.
      However, Mbappe looks set to miss the meeting with Bayern.
      So it will be down to Neymar to spearhead the attack for today’s game against Monaco. More

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      PSG to make move for Pep Guardiola to become new boss if he quits Man City amid financial breach scandal

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN could reportedly swoop for Pep Guardiola if the Spanish coach leaves Manchester City.The Etihad outfit have been charged with 115 breaches of financial regulations by the Premier League.
      Pep Guardiola previously claimed he would quit Manchester City if he had been lied to regarding rule breachesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      That has led to some uncertainty around the future of City boss Guardiola, who previously claimed he would quit the club if he was lied to about rule breaking.
      And French giants PSG are waiting in the wings if he does leave, according to Fichajes.
      It’s claimed current boss Christophe Galtier is under pressure, with PSG chiefs considering giving him the boot if poor performances continue.
      Despite being eight points clear at the top of the league, PSG have won just three out of their last six Ligue 1 games and have also been dumped out of the French Cup by Marseille.
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      With Lionel Messi in his second year at the Parc des Princes, club chiefs are thought to believe this is finally their time to win the Champions League.
      But their current form is said to be of concern.
      And Guardiola, who has been linked with the PSG job in the past, is a rumoured target if he leaves City and Galtier is dismissed.
      Les Parisiens take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League Round of 16.
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      Despite huge investments in recent years, the French giants are yet to win the coveted prize.
      Meanwhile, The Athletic claim there is a growing expectation at City that Guardiola will not be at City by the time any potential sanctions are imposed on the club, if they are found guilty.
      Guardiola stated last May that if he had been lied to about the club’s financial dealings that he’d “be out”.
      He said: “I said to them, ‘If you lie to me, I am not here. I will be out’.” More

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      Lionel Messi’s brother says he will NEVER return to Barcelona and if he does he will get rid of the club president

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      LIONEL MESSI’s brother says he will NEVER return to Barcelona and if he does, president Joan Laporta will be KICKED OUT.The 35-year-old was forced to leave Barca in the summer of 2021 with the club financially paralysed and unable to renew his contract.
      💣 Matías Messi, hermano de Leo Messi, en Twitch👋🏻 “No vamos a volver y si lo hacemos vamos a hacer una buena limpieza, entre ellos, echar a Laporta”😱 “El Barça se empezó a conocer por Messi, no lo conocía nadie, solo al Madrid”📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/1tgJ2KRVBG— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) February 8, 2023

      Lionel Messi is currently playing for PSG in FranceCredit: The Mega Agency
      Brother Matias claims Messi will NEVER return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Matias says if Messi returns to Barca, it will be at the expense of president Joan LaportaCredit: Getty
      Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal – which happens to come to an end this summer.
      Barca have been linked with a reunion with Messi, with president Laporta leaving the door open for a return.
      However, Messi’s brother Matias claims the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will NOT return to Barca, and if he does, President Laporta will have to be kicked out.
      On Messi’s nephew, Tomi’s Twitch stream, Matias said on Barca: “I have a SPORT clipping stuck in my house that says: ‘Messi should return to Barcelona’; and I subtitled it ‘hahahaha, we are not going back to Barcelona, and if we do, we are going to do a good cleaning. Among them, kick out Joan Laporta’.
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      “People (in Barcelona) did not support him.
      “People should have gone out to do a march or something, let Laporta leave and Messi stay. The Spanish are traitors.
      “I tell you because I want it to come out of our guts and not listen to things that are not true.”
      Messi spent 21 years at Barca, winning 35 trophies during his time there.
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      He also won six of his seven Ballon d’Ors at the Camp Nou.
      With Messi’s future at club level unknown following Argentina’s World Cup 2022 win, his camp has swiftly distanced itself from Matias’ comments.
      A source told SPORT: “Matias’ opinion is individual.
      “It does not have to coincide with Leo’s or with that of other members of his family or those around him.” More