France Ligue 1

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile confirms Man Utd transfer offer in summer but does not regret snubbing move

      by

      AS MONACO defender Benoit Badiashile has confirmed that he received an offer from Manchester United in the summer.
      The teenager was subject of a reported £22million bid from the Red Devils last September.

      Benoit Badiashile has made 71 appearances for AS MonacoCredit: AFP or licensors

      But having enjoyed a fruitful campaign on the Cote d’Azur, Badiashile has insisted that he has no regrets over not moving to Old Trafford.
      He told RMC Sport: “It was the right choice, first off is I have not enjoyed good seasons since I have been at Monaco.
      “We played to stay up and so now I am really experiencing the top of the table and I think that continuing with the club that formed me was the right decision and this is being proved by the season that we are having.”
      Pressed further about whether he specifically has any Man United regrets, he replied unequivocally: “No, not at all.”

      Badiashile was thrust into the AS Monaco first team aged just 17 by Thierry Henry in November 2018.
      With Leonardo Jardim having been sacked a month earlier, the Monegasque were enduring a difficult campaign compared to recent title hilts.
      Badiashile’s debut came in a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
      But, more than two years on, things came full circle last Sunday, when he played the full 90 minutes of a 2-0 victory over the Parisians at Parc des Princes.

      The teenager was handed his debut by Thierry Henry in 2018Credit: AFP or licensors
      ONLINE CASINO OFFERS: CLAIM OVER £800 IN BONUS CASH

      Badiashile has now made 71 appearances to date, as his side have improved their fortunes over the last two seasons.
      Now under the tutelage of former Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac, AS Monaco find themselves in the Ligue 1 title race.
      Sunday’s victory saw the fourth-placed side climb to within two points of champions PSG, and six off leaders Lille OSC.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds

      Thierry Henry gives Monaco star brutal stare for not tucking chair in during press conference with Benoît Badiashile More

    • 238 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      PSG ‘set to make transfer swoop for Arsenal star Hector Bellerin as Gunners eye Aarons or Lamptey as replacement’

      by

      ARSENAL face a fight to keep hold of Hector Bellerin with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly plotting a summer swoop.
      Heavily linked with a £30million move last year, the Ligue 1 giants and coach Mauricio Pochettino are said to be big fans of the right-back.

      Hector Bellerin is reportedly interesting a number of European clubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A renewed push could force Arsenal’s hand, given Bellerin will have two years left on his contract at the end of the season.
      Cost cutting at Emirates Stadium may tempt a cash-in with the player reportedly considering his future last summer until Mikel Arteta persuaded him to stay.
      According to CBS Sports, PSG are joined by Barcelona and two Serie A clubs in monitoring the Spaniard.
      Bellerin has been a senior figure throughout the Gunners’ mixed campaign so far, which has at least uncovered a resilience at the back and the fourth-best defensive record in the league.

      After almost eight years in the team, the 25-year-old has won three FA Cups at Arsenal and recently returned to the Spanish national setup.
      Should Bellerin leave, the North London club are said to have two potential replacements already in mind.
      Norwich right-back Max Aarons and Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey are named in reports.
      The Canaries rebuffed an approach from Barcelona for their homegrown star last summer and look primed to bounce back to the Premier League.

      BETS OF THE DAY: DON’T MISS TODAY’S BEST ODDS BOOSTS

      While former Chelsea youngster Lamptey signed a fresh four-year deal with the Seagulls last month amid his impressive form.
      Having let Mesut Ozil, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Shkodran Mustafi leave in January, Arsenal are expected to continue their squad revamp in the summer.
      Separate reports detail a potential swoop for up-and-coming Club Brugge defender Odilon Koussounou, who is also interesting Wolves.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds

      Arteta says Arsenal’s good performance means nothing when they were prepared to win after a 0-1 loss to Man City More

    • 275 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      PSG 0 Monaco 2: Mbappe and Co come crashing back down to Earth as shock defeat leaves them THIRD in Ligue 1

      by

      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN were brought back down to Earth with a bump on Sunday night by title rivals Monaco.
      The defending French champions – who battered Spanish big boys Barcelona last Tuesday – suffered a 2-0 defeat to Les Monegasques at the Parc des Princes.

      Sofiane Diop celebrates scoring Monaco’s opener against Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty

      Guillermo Maripan wheels away after scoring Monaco’s second in the 51st minuteCredit: AP

      Goals from Sofiane Diop and Guillermo Maripan condemned the Parisians to only their second defeat under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      France Under-20 international Diop opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a well-placed header, his fifth goal of the season.
      And Maripan doubled the visitors’ lead in the 51st minute with a neat side-foot finish after an error from former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera.
      Pochettino’s troops are now toiling in third place in the Ligue 1 table, four points behind leaders Lille.

      The Argentine said: “We were not good enough and that is why we lost the game.
      “We decided before but in the moment that we conceded the second goal it’s was similar, two approaches from Monaco and we conceded.
      FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE

      Several success stories have come from January transfers
      “Then we dominated the game for more than 75 minutes with the possession of the ball, but we never found a way to break down their defensive line.

      “Of course, they defended well and there’s nothing more to say.
      “Congratulations to Monaco and we need to work hard to try to turn this type of situation around.”
      Monaco chief Niko Kovac was delighted with his troops’ display in the French capital and was particularly pleased by how they nullified the potent threat of Kylian Mbappe.
      He said: “I am very happy with the performance of my team. PSG are a great team.
      “We played very hard for 90 minutes and we deserved the victory.

      A frustrated Kylian Mbappe remonstratesCredit: Reuters

      PSG are now toiling in the third place in the Ligue 1 tableCredit: Getty
      “They didn’t have a lot of opportunities. I have to congratulate my players.
      “Our plan? We had to erase Kylian Mbappe because he’s a great striker.
      “We had to deprive him of the ball by putting three or four players on him.
      “In defence, we showed another face of Monaco because we didn’t concede many chances.
      ‘Tonight was wonderful. This is what we needed.

      Defeat to Monaco was PSG’s second under Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Getty

      “We managed to beat PSG for the second time, now we are going home and going to rest.
      “Can we finish in the top three? As I said before, we mainly have to increase the gap with the teams fifth and six.
      “There are still a few games left, if we have the chance to close the gap then we will do it. But we are not yet at the level of the first three.”
      PSG will look to bounce back from their sixth league defeat of the season on Saturday when they travel to the Stade Gaston Gerard to take on Dijon.

      Mauricio Pochettino praises Mbappe for scoring three as PSG outclass Barcelona 4-1 More

    • 200 Shares189 Views

      in Soccer

      Eduardo Camavinga’s agent says Man Utd and Real Madrid transfer target will cost more than £43m

      by

      EDUARDO CAMAVINGA’S agent reckons the midfield prodigy will cost more than £43million.
      The Frenchman has emerged as one of the hottest properties in Europe since his debut for Rennes in 2018 aged just 16.

      Rennes midfielder Eduardo CamavingaCredit: AFP or licensors

      His contract runs out in the summer of 2022 and only ‘four or five clubs’ could convince him to leave Julien Stephan’s side.
      But his agent Jonathan Barnett warned it would come at a price.
      Asked by Goal if he vaulues the 18-year-old at more than €50m (£43m), Barnett said: “I would think so.”
      Camavinga has made 26 appearances this season with just the one goal but made his debut for France last year.

      Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been linked with the starlet.
      And a move to one of Spanish giants appears to be the preferred destinations if Camavinga was to be prized away from Rennes.
      Barrett said: “At the moment, he’s a Rennes player.
      “He likes Rennes and, at the moment, we haven’t really taken to other clubs. It isn’t our position.

      FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE

      “Let’s see what happens later on, but he’s doing well in Rennes and that’s fine.
      “Being the best midfielder in the world, that’s how I see his future, [with] a lot of medals and a lot of trophies.
      “[Madrid are] a great club, a great club to play for. Eduardo will have a choice of a lot of clubs if Rennes decides to release him. 
      “They will be one of the four of five clubs in the world he might go to.
      “Eduardo would love to play for a top club. Madrid are one of those top clubs in the world, so are Barcelona.”

      Man City slash Lionel Messi contract offer by £170m to £430m as they look to land Barcelona superstar on free transfer More

    • 238 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      PSG slap £175m price tag on Kylian Mbappe amid Real Madrid interest with French star ‘leaning towards’ transfer exit

      by

      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN will demand £175million for Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to reports.
      Real Madrid want the Frenchman but he will not come cheap even though the superstar is reportedly ‘leaning towards an exit’.

      PSG have slapped a £175m price tag on Kylian MbappeCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

      Mbappe’s contract expires in the summer of 2022.
      But if he decides not to extend the deal, PSG may look to cash in at the end of this season.
      Even though the 22-year-old will only have a year left at that stage, the French champions still want £175m, according to Le Parisien.
      Mbappe enjoys playing for PSG but is said to be coming around to the idea of leaving.

      And after he left fans around the world in awe with his Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona on Tuesday, Mbappe said he’d be stupid to make a transfer decision after just one game.
      The World Cup winner scored three as PSG thrashed the Spanish giants 4-1 during the first-leg of the last-16 tie.
      Liverpool and Manchester City are among the list of other clubs keen to snap him up.
      But speaking after the win over Barca, Mbappe said: “The PSG shirt is one that I cherish and carry in my heart.

      BETS OF THE DAY: GET MAN UTD AT 11/1 TO WIN TONIGHT – PLUS HUGE EUROPA LEAGUE BOOSTS

      Mbappe scored three goals against Barcelona in the Champions League

      “My future? It would be stupid to decide my future based on just one game.
      “It’s something to reflect on for the long term.
      “I’ve always said that I’m happy here and games like that make you very happy.”
      Mbappe’s sensational performance at the Nou Camp left Marcus Rashford, Neymar and Jadon Sancho in awe.
      Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole also said he is the best player in the world.
      Rio Ferdinand backed him up and insisted Mbappe is on track to ‘take over the throne’.
      Mbappe was also given a rare nine out of ten for his masterclass by L’Equipe.
      And Arsene Wenger urged PSG to focus on keeping Mbappe and Neymar rather than sign Lionel Messi.
      ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds

      A look back at Pele’s glittering career in numbers More

    • 225 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      PSG star Kylian Mbappe claims he’d be ‘stupid’ to make transfer decision after one game following Barcelona demolition

      by

      KYLIAN MBAPPE claims it would be ‘stupid’ for him to make a decision over his future based on Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Barcelona.
      The French World Cup winner, 22, bagged a hat-trick as PSG thrashed the Spanish giants 4-1 during Tuesday night’s Champions League tie.

      Kylian Mbappe has emerged as a top target for Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Reports have suggested Mbappe is likely to leave PSG when his contract expires at the end of next season.
      Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City are among the long list of clubs that are keen to snap him up.
      PSG are desperate to extend his contract at Parc des Princes – but he has refused to rush his decision.
      Speaking after the incredible win over Barcelona, as cited by Marca, Mbappe said: “The PSG shirt is one that I cherish and carry in my heart.

      “My future? It would be stupid to decide my future based on just one game.
      “It’s something to reflect on for the long term.
      “I’ve always said that I’m happy here and games like that make you very happy.”
      Mbappe upstaged Lionel Messi as PSG ran riot against the La Liga giants this week.

      BETS OF THE DAY: GET MAN CITY AT 6/1 TO WIN TONIGHT – PLUS RONALDO TO SCORE 2+ GOALS BOOSTED

      Kylian Mbappe scored three goals against Barcelona in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP or licensors

      His sensational performance left Marcus Rashford, Neymar and Jadon Sancho in awe.
      Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole claimed that PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the best player in the world.
      Rio Ferdinand backed him up as he insisted Mbappe is on track to ‘take over the throne’.
      Mbappe was given a rare nine out of ten for his Nou Camp masterclass by L’Equipe last night.
      And Arsene Wenger has urged PSG to focus on Mbappe and Neymar rather than Messi.

      Wenger urges PSG to focus on keeping Mbappe and Neymar over Messi transfer More

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Lionel Messi looked ‘disinterested’ and Man City transfer would be GAMBLE after Barcelona thrashing, claims Joe Cole

      by

      MANCHESTER CITY’S summer move for Lionel Messi would be a ‘gamble’, claimed Joe Cole.
      The 33-year-old failed to impress during Barcelona’s shock 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

      Lionel Messi failed to inspire his team to glory against Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Former West Ham star Cole claimed the six-time Ballon d’Or winner looked ‘disinterested’ throughout.
      And he insisted City would be taking a huge risk if they made a move for him this summer.
      The pundit told BT Sport: “You’d have to do your due diligence before you sign Messi. He looked disinterested tonight. 
      “The 34-year-old Messi, if he plays like that it will be a gamble.

      “To take him into a club where Pep relies on energy, enthusiasm, togetherness.
      “It’s a mess at Barca, I don’t know how they’re going to sort it out. I can’t see Messi staying there. 
      “It’s going to be tough for him to connect into one of these big teams because he’s going to have to roll back the clock and move like he did three or four years ago.”
      After the match, Cole claimed that PSG star Kylian Mbappe is the best player in the world.

      Joe Cole claimed Kylian Mbappe is the best player in the world
      Rio Ferdinand backed him up as he insisted Mbappe is on track to ‘take over the throne’.
      The World Cup winner scored a hat-trick as PSG ran riot during the Champions League clash on Tuesday.
      Cole claimed Messi was not ’emotionally engaged’ in the match as he slated Barcelona’s performance.
      He added: “Disinterested is the word. They had no power, no togetherness.
      “There was no connection between the back four and the front three and in between it looked bitty.
      “Messi looked disinterested. It’s really hard for any ex-player to criticise him because he’s a genius and the greatest player I’ve seen play football but tonight he didn’t look like he was emotionally engaged in the game. 
      “He’s a leader out there, so is [Gerard] Pique and so is [Sergio] Busquets. The spine of the team at Barcelona look weak and just fell to bits. 
      “It was 4-1 – but it could have been five or six. It’s worrying times for Barcelona.”

      Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as PSG beat BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Messi tried to force his way out of Barcelona last summer when he handed in his transfer request.
      But he decided to stay for one final season to avoid a legal battle with the Spanish side.
      His contract expires in June amid interest from both Manchester City and PSG.
      But Arsene Wenger has urged PSG to focus on Mbappe and Neymar rather than Messi.

      PSG should keep Mbappe & Neymar as Messi ‘demands huge investment’, says Wenger More

    • 238 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Khabib demands Dana White make UFC fight at Barcelona’s Nou Camp with 100,000 fans after getting signed Mbappe shirt

      by

      KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV called on UFC president Dana White to make a fight at Barcelona’s 100,000 capacity Nou Camp stadium.
      UFC lightweight champion Khabib travelled to Spain to watch Barca’s Champions League clash with PSG.

      Khabib watched PSG’s 4-1 win at BarcelonaCredit: Twitter

      Kylian Mbappe signed his match shirt for KhabibCredit: Twitter@btsportufc

      Khabib posed for a picture with keeper Kaylor Navas

      The night belonged to 22-year-old sensation Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick as the French champions ran riot, winning 4-1.
      Afterwards, Nurmagomedov got himself a signed match day shirt from the man of the moment Mbappe and posed for a picture with keeper Kaylor Navas.
      Dagestani hero Khabib, a Real Madrid fan, also told White on Instagram Live: “Hey Dana you here? Let’s make fight here 100,000 people, let’s go”
      The UFC has never in its 28-years history hosted an event in Spain.

      Nurmagomedov, 32, was unfortunate not to watch his beloved Madrid in action as they play in next week’s round of European games.
      Khabib, who retired from the UFC in October, is an avid football fan and joked he was going to make his debut on the pitch.
      He even received an ambitious offer from Russian third tier football side FC Kamaz, who were willing to take the MMA star on trial.
      Khabib hung up his gloves after the first fight since the loss of his influential father Abdulmanap, who passed away aged 57 in July.

      Anderson Silva tops the list for the biggest UFC win streak
      BET OF THE DAY: GET LIVERPOOL AT 10/1 vs LEIPZIG – PLUS MESSI AND MBAPPE 70/1 OFFER

      But with Nurmagomedov one win away from achieving his dad’s dream of 30-0, White held a meeting to tempt the Russian back for one final fight.
      It was then revealed after Conor McGregor, 32, was beaten by Dustin Poirier, also 32 – two of Khabib’s ex-opponents – that he had no inspiration to return.
      But White is not giving up hope just yet with the pair now set for fresh showdown talks in Las Vegas.
      Nurmagomedov as a result has kept his lightweight belt, but he has hinted it will be vacated should he choose to remain on the sidelines for now.

      Dana White is set for fresh showdown talks in Las Vegas with KhabibCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription More