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      Lionel Messi looks unimpressed on bench as he’s subbed off with PSG chasing goal vs Monaco while Mbappe stays on

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      LIONEL MESSI looked far from impressed as he was subbed off with Paris Saint-Germain chasing a winner in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Monaco.Despite scoring three and assisting two in four Ligue 1 games this term, it wasn’t the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s night.
      Messi looked unhappy on the bench after being subbed offCredit: https://twitter.com/cristixnoera/status/1563990171967791105/photo/1
      Messi, 35, cruelly hit the post from distance just before half-time, and Kylian Mbappe’s rebound effort also smashed off the woodwork.
      Neymar scored the equaliser from the penalty spot in the second half after being brought down inside the area.
      PSG continued to push for a winner hoping to make it four wins in a row in the French top flight.
      However, manager Christophe Galtier subbed off one of his biggest goal threats, Messi, with time still left in the game.
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      Pablo Sarabia replaced the legendary Argentine, while Mbappe – who also had a poor night in front of goal – stayed on.
      Messi cut a frustrated figure on the Parisians’ bench.
      With less than a year left on Messi’s PSG contract, former club Barcelona remain keen on a reunion.
      Messi left Barca last summer after the club were left paralysed and unable to renew his contract due to their financial troubles.
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      This summer, Barca have found was to make it work and have made a number of marquee signings.
      Ferran Torres joined Barca in January, earlier this year.
      Ballon d’Or 2021 runner-up to Messi, Robert Lewandowski, also joined the Catalan giants.
      Jules Kounde also switched to the Camp Nou. More

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      Watch Messi and Mbappe both hit woodwork in SAME attack as PSG draw – with Donnarumma’s reaction to misses priceless

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN striker Kylian Mbappe somehow missed from six yards out in a miss of the season contender during the 1-1 draw against Monaco.It looked as though the 23-year-old was set to put his side back on level terms just before the break following Kevin Volland’s 20th minute opener.

      Kylian Mbappe somehow missed from six yards out against Monaco in PSG’s 1-1 drawCredit: Getty
      Argentina international Lionel Messi also struck the woodwork from the same attackCredit: AFP
      Gianluigi Donnarumma couldn’t believe his side failed to score just before the breakCredit: @btsportfootball
      Lionel Messi had initially thought he had equalised for Les Parisiens as he took aim from outside the box, but his curling effort smashed off the post.
      Mbappe reacted quickest to the rebound as he latched onto the ball on the corner of the six-yard box with goalkeeper Alexander Nubel still on the floor.
      But he somehow also struck the frame of the goal to not only the shock of the fans at Parc des Princes but also his team-mates.
      Italian shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma was left with his head in his hands as Mbappe failed to grab his fifth goal of the Ligue 1 season.
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      He then looked to the heavens in disbelief as Monaco went into the second half with a shock lead.
      After intense pressure, PSG finally got their reward as Neymar levelled up the game from the penalty spot in the 70th minute.
      It was his eighth goal of the campaign from his fifth outing this term, while he also boasts six assists to his name.
      But he and his PSG team-mates couldn’t find a late winner as the score remained 1-0 to end the hosts’ 100 per cent winning record.
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      Though the result managed to keep PSG at the top of the table ahead of Marseille and Lens on goal difference.
      Speaking after the match, PSG skipper Marquinhos said: “They closed us down well.
      “They stopped us bringing the ball out from the back.” More

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      Arsenal star Nuno Tavares scores another stunner for Marseille as Nicolas Pepe gets off to nightmare Nice start

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      NUNO TAVARES scored yet another banger for Marseille against Nice as a mini Arsenal reunion took place at the Allianz Riviera.The Portuguese left-back now has three goals to his name for the Stade Velodrome outfit since joining on loan from the Gunners.
      He just can’t stop scoring 🫢Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares doubles Marseille’s lead with a brilliant effort from outside the box ✨ pic.twitter.com/oEFb2tBeRQ— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 28, 2022

      Nuno Tavares scored his third goal while on loan at Marseille in the 3-0 win against NiceCredit: Getty
      Tavares opened his account for Marseille on his debut against Reims with a rifling attempt into the bottom right corner from the outside of the box after cutting onto his right foot.
      A week later he was on the score sheet again in the draw with Stade Brestois as he volleyed a fine shot into the corner.
      And Tavares has now scored another stunner in a strike similar to his Reims goal as he took aim from outside the box, but his effort this time nestled into the near post.
      Nice shot-stopper Kasper Schmeichel stood no chance as the former Benfica defender’s shot cannoned off the post and in.
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      Though the ex-Leicester man did prevent Tavares from helping himself to a brace in the 42nd minute as he parried away his low drive.
      Unfortunately for the Denmark international, the ball fell to Arsenal icon Alexis Sanchez who tucked home his second of the match having broke the deadlock.
      Sanchez was one of four players with Arsenal ties that started for Marseille, with Matteo Guendouzi and Sead Kolasinac named in the line-up.
      Meanwhile Aaron Ramsey came off the bench for Nice, who also had Nicolas Pepe in the starting XI following his loan move from Arsenal on Thursday.
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      Thrown straight into the team, the Ivorian winger failed to make an impact in the 3-0 home defeat.
      It was his first match of the season having failed to feature in any of Arsenal’s opening three fixtures prior to his departure.
      Mikel Arteta has revealed he allowed Pepe to leave after the forward cited his need for regular playing time.
      He said: “It’s been three years since he joined the club and he’s had some very good moments, some others where he hasn’t really contributed that much to the team in terms of minutes.
      “We decided for every party it was the best decision to allow him to go.
      “He needs to play football, he was really adamant to do that.”
      Nicolas Pepe made his Nice debut in the 3-0 defeat against MarseilleCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe joining Nice on loan transfer with NO option to buy with Gunners paying most of his huge wages

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      ARSENAL have reached an agreement to loan Nicolas Pepe to Nice until the end of the season.The Gunners outcast has not played a single minute of their three Prem matches so far this term and has been offered a Ligue 1 escape route.
      Nicolas Pepe is set to leave Arsenal on loanCredit: Getty
      Nice have reached an agreement with Arsenal that will see them pay half of Pepe’s £140,000 a week wages.
      But the French side will NOT possess an option to make the move permanent.
      SunSport understands that Ligue 1 clubs are required to agree a contract with a player before a loan with an option to buy can be completed.
      With Nice unable to offer Pepe what he earns at Arsenal, a loan deal without a permanent option is the simplest course of action.
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      Pepe, 27, joined Arsenal for £72million from Lille in 2019.
      He has subsequently made 112 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 27 goals and laying on 21 assists.

      The winger has two years remaining on his Arsenal deal, meaning he will be expected back in North London next summer.
      Pepe was an unused substitute in the Gunners’ matches against Crystal Palace and Leicester but was omitted from the squad entirely at Bournemouth last weekend.
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      When Pepe’s temporary departure is completed, technical director Edu could look to recruit a new winger.
      Arsenal admire Wolves ace Pedro Neto, but will only be able to complete a deal that suits them financially.
      The Gunners are willing to pay £35m for the Portuguese star, but the Molineux club are set to demand £50m.
      Pedro Neto is on Arsenal’s wishlistCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd blow as Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda is set to hold transfer talks with Galatasaray over loan from PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a reported blow in their pursuit of Mauro Icardi.That’s because the Paris Saint-Germain star’s wife and agent Wanda Nara is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan move.
      Mauro Icardi is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan moveCredit: Alamy
      Wife and agent Wanda Nara is leading talks with the Turkish sideCredit: @wanda_nara
      Nicolo Schira claims Icardi looks destined to leave France this summer after falling out of Christophe Galtier’s plans.
      The former Inter Milan captain, 29, scored just four times in Ligue 1 last term.
      And partner Wanda, who is also his agent, is on the hunt for a fresh start.
      Man United have been strongly linked with a move following doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
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      The Red Devils were reportedly ready to make a swoop ahead of transfer deadline day.
      But it’s now reckoned Galatasaray are leading the race for Icardi.

      The Turkish giants have made several big signings so far, including Napoli’s Dries Mertens, Porto’s Sergio Oliveira and Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira.
      But they now want Icardi to lead their charge to a first league title since 2019.
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      Wanda is known as a tough negotiator in transfers
      Man Utd have also been linked with a move for Wanda’s partner Icardi
      It’s reckoned Galatasaray are looking to strike an initial loan deal.
      And they are willing to cover £2.5million of Icardi’s £10m annual wage.
      Incredibly, PSG are so eager for a move to happen that they are happy to cover the other £7.5m.
      Icardi and Wanda are now set to hold talks with Gala with the aim of striking an agreement as soon as possible.
      It means United will have to look elsewhere if they remain set on signing another striker.
      But with Anthony Martial back from injury and Ronaldo appearing to be more settled following Casemiro’s arrival, Erik ten Hag could yet stick with his current options. More

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      Lille banish striker Mohamed Bayo to reserves and fine him £65k after he went clubbing night before 7-1 thrashing by PSG

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      LILLE summer signing Mohamed Bayo has been banished from their first-team squad due to disciplinary reasons.The 24-year-old played no part in Sunday’s 7-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy after a picture of him clubbing the night before emerged.
      Lille striker Mohamed Bayo was seen clubbing before their 7-1 defeat against Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Instagram
      Bayo linked up with Lille in the summer after joining from ClermontCredit: Getty
      After learning about his antics, L’Equipe claimed that the club decided to drop him having been left furious by the striker.
      And now it has been reported by AFP, via The42, that Lille have slapped him with a £65,000 fine.
      To make matters worse for the Guinea international, he will now be forced to train with Lille’s second team.
      Their reserve team compete in the fifth-tier in France.
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      Lille president Olivier Letang failed to hide his anger at Bayo after his side were humiliated by Les Parisiens in front of their own fans.
      Letang told Amazon Prime : “It is a lack of respect for the club.
      “A lack of respect for the coaching staff and also our supporters.
      “We were, along with the coach, very annoyed, even furious, about this behaviour that for us is not tolerable.”
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      Bayo arrived at Lille earlier this summer from Clermont in a £10million deal.
      He started in Lille’s opening two top-flight fixtures against Auxerre and Nantes.
      But he failed to chip in with a goal contribution in either match.
      It now remains to be seen when the centre-forward will be reintroduced back into Paulo Fonseca’s side.
      Next up for Lille is a trip to AC Ajaccio, who currently sit in the bottom three in Ligue 1. More

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      Watch Kylian Mbappe score fastest Ligue 1 goal EVER in just 8 seconds for PSG… as fans go crazy for Lionel Messi assist

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE needed just EIGHT SECONDS to score for PSG on Sunday night as he set a new record for the fastest ever Ligue 1 goal… before going on to bag a hat-trick in a 7-1 win over Lille.The 23-year-old had the ball in the net just moments after kick-off as Lionel Messi played a majestic pass over the top of the Lille defence before Mbappe lobbed keeper Leo Jardim.
      Kylian Mbappe’s goal was the fastest ever scored in Ligue 1 historyCredit: Getty

      Mbappe has made a superb start to the new season with PSGCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi’s assist Mbappe’s opener was simply delightfulCredit: AFP
      It was sensational goal which blew up social media as fans drooled over both the assists and finish.
      One fan said: “What amazes me is how Messi passed the ball to Mbappe with so much ease 😫.”
      While another added: “Looks like whatever issues Mbappe has had, he’s put them behind him.
      “Great move by the front three. Messi is a genius.”
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      Lionel Messi makes it look so easy… 🤤Passes the ball into the net with ease 😅A goal and assist for the Argentine in Lille 💪 pic.twitter.com/F8RSxdPolO— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 21, 2022

      Messi caught the eye again before the half hour mark when he casually passed Nuno Mendes’ cutback into the bottom corner to doubled the French champions’ lead.
      It was the second of seven PSG goals on an evening where they put the 2021 Ligue 1 champions to the sword and were 4-0 up before half-time.
      Mbappe struck a hat-trick and Neymar helped himself to a brace – with Mbappe’s second featuring a sumptuous one-two with the Brazilian.
      And Achraf Hakimi also got his name on the scoresheet.
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      PSG have now won all three of their Ligue 1 games so far this season – scoring 17 and conceding three.
      Christope Galtier’s side already look to be a formidable force as they seek a ninth French title in 11 seasons.
      But it remains to be seen whether they will be able to finally secure the club their first ever Champions League. More

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      Red hot Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun matches 47-year record as he scores in third game running for Reims

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      ARSENAL youngster Folarin Balogun has already made history with loan club Reims.The striker joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a season-long loan deal earlier this month.
      Folarin Balogun was in action against Strasbourg earlier todayCredit: AFP
      Balogun, 21, scored in his first two matches for the French side.
      And earlier today he made history in his third.
      The England youth international scored an 81st minute equaliser against Strasbourg, cancelling out Alexander Djiku’s opener.
      Balogun’s strike earned his side their first point of the season… as well as a slice of history.
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      The young Gunner became the first player to score in their first three matches for Reims in 47 years.
      Jacques Vergnes was the last player to do it, all the way back in August 1975.
      Balogun’s previous two goals came in defeats to Marseille and Clermont Foot.
      In the 4-2 loss against Clermont, Balogun also won a penalty, which was converted by Kamory Doumbia.
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      Balogun has made ten first team appearances for Arsenal.
      During the season before last, he scored Gunners first team goals against Molde and Dundalk in the Europa League.
      He spent the second half of last season on loan at Middlesbrough.
      Balogun made 21 appearances for Chris Wilder’s side, scoring three goals.
      The Arsenal youngster has scored three goals in three games for ReimsCredit: Rex More