France Ligue 1

NEYMAR can quit PSG for Brazil when he is 34, according to reported clause in his new contract.The striker, 29, has already frustrated former club Barcelona by extending his PSG deal until 2025.
PSG star Neymar has been linked with a return to Barcelona but it’s also said he has an option to go back to Brazil after another five yearsCredit: Getty
And it’s claimed the new arrangement gives Neymar the right to stay an extra year on top of that – then return to Brazil to wind down his career.
Brazilian newspaper UOL say Neymar’s main motivation in signing a contract extension with PSG is the expectation boss Mauricio Pochettino will spend big.
But Neymar also knows it would be difficult for other clubs – stricken financially by the coronavirus pandemic – to match the terms of his contract.
Barcelona, though, were said to feel “betrayed and used’ by his decision.
They reportedly sent representatives to the French capital to talk to him over a possible return.
But now Barca believe Neymar was always planning to remain with PSG.
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Neymar is now keen for French World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe, 22, to lengthen his PSG contract.
And having won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, the South American superstar is hungry to achieve the same with the French giants.
PSG lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich in last year’s final before exiting to Manchester City 4-1 on aggregate in this year’s semis.

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NEYMAR celebrated his new contract by scoring a penalty but it was not enough to earn ten-man Paris Saint-Germain a win in a major dent to their title challenge. Serhou Guirassy equalised for Rennes with a header 20 minutes from time before Presnel Kimpembe saw red late as the Ligue 1 race remains out of the champions’ hands.
Mauricio Pochettino knows his PSG side are reliant on Lille slipping up to win the Ligue 1 titleCredit: AFP
Neymar fired the champions in front in the 51st minute of the first half from the penalty spotCredit: AFP
New contract same Neymar 😏 Steps up and converts a crucial penalty for PSG’s race for the title 🤝 pic.twitter.com/pt6XGOywIJ— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 9, 2021

Mauricio Pochettino’s side sit second on 76 points, three adrift of leaders Lille with two games to go.
Lille thrashed RC Lens 3-0 on Friday and now need four points from their last two matches against mid-table Saint-Etienne and Angers to guarantee their first Ligue 1 title since 2011.
There was a minute’s silence in memory of former PSG and Rennes goalkeeper Christophe Revault, who died earlier this week at the age of 49.
PSG threatened early on through Ander Herrera and Neymar, but Rennes were quick on the break, with Jeremy Doku proving a nightmare to handle for Layvin Kurzawa on the right wing.
The visitors were awarded a controversial penalty after a VAR review even though Nayef Aguerd made contact after Kurzawa had already fired over.
Neymar, who penned a fresh £500,000-a-week, four-year deal on Saturday, squeezed the spot-kick through Alfred Gomis in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time.
Doku continued to torment PSG’s defence after the break but the Rennes goal came from a set-piece as Guirassy thundered his header into the top corner from Benjamin Bourigeaud’s corner.
Once again, just like against Manchester City, PSG lost their cool and centre-back Kimpembe was shown a straight red card for a brutal challenge on Doku on 87 minutes.
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It took a superb save by Keylor Navas to deny Flavien Tait in added time to salvage a point for PSG, who are chasing a fourth successive Ligue 1 title.
But the French giants could remarkably end the season without a major trophy.
After being dumped out of the Champions League by City and reliant on Lille slipping up in the league, Poch’s side travel to Montpellier in the French Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
Serhou Guirassy equalised with a thumping header from a corner on 70 minutesCredit: AFP
Presnel Kimpembe was sent off for a nasty challenge with three minutes left to playCredit: AFP
Guirassy with the header!! 💥Powerful header from the corner to level it! Could that be the goal to end PSG’s title hopes? 😲 pic.twitter.com/Tn8A6kXjJq— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 9, 2021

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NEYMAR has signed a new £500,000-a-week contract at Paris Saint-Germain.The new deal ties the Brazilian superstar down at the Parc des Princes until 2025.
Neymar has signed a new £500,000-a-week contract at PSG to end any transfer speculationCredit: EPA

His four-year contract is worth £104million – or £26m per season.
And it puts an end to speculation surrounding a possible transfer this summer.
There was talk Neymar may try and force an exit with a stunning return to Barcelona on the cards, four years after his world-record transfer from the Nou Camp.
The £198m move means he is still the world’s most expensive footballer.
His original contract signed in 2017 lasted until 2022 – but PSG were understandably keen to secure his future beyond that.
In 2019, he declared he wanted to quit the Ligue 1 giants as reports linked him with Barca again.
But speaking in his first press conference for two years last week, Neymar insisted he is ‘really happy’ in the French capital.
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The new deal is worth £104m and keeps him at the Parc des Princes until 2025

He said: “I have got time left on my contract here at PSG. We want to do what is best for everyone. 
“I have already said that I am happy here and I feel much better than in the previous seasons.
“There are some aspects that I have improved here. I also went through difficult times with things that people know about.
“I have always worked hard and have always been professional, contrary to what some people believe.
“PSG have grown a lot, the club is more respected. When people talk about PSG, they know that we are in the last four, five or six teams in the Champions League.”
It is thought Neymar’s new contract also has a bumper bonus should PSG win the Champions League.

After picking up one winner’s medal at Barcelona in 2015, he was brought to Paris to try and help fire them to European glory to add to their domestic dominance.
But so far, he has been unable to do that – losing last year’s final and falling at the semi-final stage this term.
The ex-Santos hero has missed five knockout matches since his arrival and managed just two goals in the ten games he has featured in.
He has endured his fair share of injuries limiting him to 112 PSG appearances but his impressive goal return stands at 85 with seven domestic trophies including two trebles.
Neymar’s team-mate Kylian Mbappe also has a year left on his deal and the club are hoping to convince him to sign an extension too.
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He suffered Champions League heartache as PSG lost to Bayern Munich in the 2020 finalCredit: Reuters
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THE body of Christophe Revault was found at his home on Thursday with Riyad Mahrez and Benjamin Mendy leading the tributes.The former Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse goalkeeper was 49 years old.
Former French goalkeeper Christophe Revault has passed away aged 49Credit: AFP
His cause of death has not been revealed as French football mourns his passing.
Revault started his career at Le Havre between 1992 and 1996 and finished it back there with three seasons before retiring in 2010.
Since then, he worked as a scout, interim manager and sporting director and remained in charge of recruitment until his sad death.
Manchester City pair Mahrez and Mendy both earned their professional breaks at Le Havre and took to Twitter to pay their respects.
The Algerian winger hailed Revault as a ‘great man’.
His team-mate shared a photo signing his first professional deal with Le Havre alongside Revault and wrote: “Christophe Revault – thoughts for everyone @HAC_Foot and his relatives.
“My first professional contract – thank you for everything Mr. Revault.”
Ex-Toulouse midfielder Laurent Batlles added: “How sad to learn of the death of Christophe Revault, a man with a big heart, and a great guardian, I have a great thought for his family. RIP.”

Enfant de la Cavée Verte, icône Ciel&Marine, c’est un immense Monsieur du HAC qui nous quitte et laisse le club orphelin de l’un de ses plus brillants HACMan. Toutes nos pensées vont à sa famille et à ses deux enfants. pic.twitter.com/mlDU5D48G9— Havre Athletic Club ⚽️ (@HAC_Foot) May 6, 2021

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que le Paris Saint-Germain a appris le décès de son ancien gardien de but Christophe Revault.À sa famille, à ses proches, le Club présente ses plus sincères condoléances. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/MWCLT9RHAH— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) May 6, 2021

Cedric Faure captioned a photo with Revault at Toulouse: “Damn not you you were our guardian the one who guide us to always get the best of us and pick us up when we were not well I can’t believe you left – rest in peace my friend I think very strongly of your family and your children.”
Le Havre, PSG, Toulouse and Rennes all tweeted their condolences for the family of their former star.
Born in Le Havre, Revault came through at his hometown club and made his senior debut in a stunning performance away at PSG in the 1992-93 season.
He went on to make 128 appearances before joining PSG in 1996 and then Rennes two years later. After six seasons and 201 league games for Toulouse he returned to Le Havre via a year back at Rennes.
In total, Revault turned out 354 times in Ligue 1, won the Coupe de France in 1998 and the Ligue 2 title three times – in 1991, 2003 and 2008.
PSG travel to Rennes this Sunday while Toulouse beat Le Havre on Tuesday.
He spent two years with Paris Saint-Germain and won the Coupe de France in 1998Credit: AP:Associated Press
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GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ took a private plane to Paris last Tuesday, prompting fans to conclude that her world famous partner Cristiano Ronaldo will make a big money transfer to PSG.Reports claim Ronnie, 36, is ready to leave Juventus if they don’t make next season’s Champions League.
Georgina Rodriguez flew on a private jet to Paris
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Rodriguez looked into the distance holding a bag
The Serie A giants have already lost their title to Inter Milan.
And they are in a five-horse race for the remaining three Champions League spots as the season draws to an end.
Should Juve miss out on the big time, they would struggle to meet Ronaldo’s reported £1million-a-week wages.
And the Portuguese superstar is now said to be considering a move to Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain as he eyes a final hurrah at the top,
Partner Georgina has now poured fuel on the flames after posting a picture to Instagram showing her boarding a private jet to the French capital.
She simply captioned the snap: “Bonjour Paris.”
And supporters were quick to declare it was a sign of Ronaldo’s intention to link up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
One said: “CR7 PSG 2021.”
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Rodriguez sat on the plane’s steps as she posed for the snap
Rodriguez regularly posts glam pictures on Instagram
It remains to be seen if Rodriguez and Ronaldo end up moving to Paris from Turin

Another wrote: “Cristiano in PSG next year?”
One commented: “Is Papa Cris going to go to PSG?”
Another added: “Welcome to Paris!”
However, Ronaldo has also been linked with a return to Manchester United.
And with Edinson Cavani looking set to depart the Theatre of Dreams, there could be space for Ronnie to restore the glory days.

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GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ took a private plane to Paris last Tuesday, prompting fans to conclude that her world famous partner Cristiano Ronaldo will make a stunning transfer to PSG.Reports claim Ronnie, 36, is ready to leave Juventus if they don’t make next season’s Champions League.
Georgina Rodriguez flew on a private jet to Paris
Fans believe it’s a hint Cristiano Ronaldo will join PSG
Rodriguez looked into the distance holding a bag
The Serie A giants look set to lose their title to Inter Milan.
But they are also in a five-horse race for the remaining three Champions League spots as the season draws to an end.
Should Juve miss out on the big time, they would struggle to meet Ronaldo’s reported £1million-a-week wages.
And the Portuguese superstar is now said to be considering a move to Mauricio Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain as he eyes a final hurrah at the top,
Partner Georgina has now poured fuel on the flames after posting a picture to Instagram showing her boarding a private jet to the French capital.
She simply captioned the snap: “Bonjour Paris.”
And supporters were quick to declare it was a sign of Ronaldo’s intention to link up with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
One said: “CR7 PSG 2021.”
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Rodriguez sat on the plane’s steps as she posed for the snap
Rodriguez regularly posts glam pictures on Instagram
It remains to be seen if Rodriguez and Ronaldo end up moving to Paris from Turin

Another wrote: “Cristiano in PSG next year?”
One commented: “Is Papa Cris going to go to PSG?”
Another added: “Welcome to Paris!”
However, Ronaldo has also been linked with a return to Manchester United.
And with Edinson Cavani looking set to depart the Theatre of Dreams, there could be space for Ronnie to restore the glory days.

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