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      Kasper Schmeichel BOOED by own Nice fans as ex-Leicester keeper considers quitting in January just six months after move

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      NICE keeper Kasper Schmeichel was booed by his OWN fans ahead of their clash with Nantes on Sunday evening.The Dane, 35, left Leicester to join the French outfit in the summer after more than a decade at the King Power Stadium.
      Kasper Schmeichel could quit Nice in January less than six months after joiningCredit: Getty
      But he has endured a nightmare first few months at the club.
      And when his name was read out before their home match with Nantes, the shot-stopper was booed by his own supporters.
      They then proceeded to cheer substitute keeper Marcin Bulka.
      Nice went on to draw the game 1-1 as a stoppage-time penalty from Arsenal loanee Nicolas Pepe salvaged a point.
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      Schmeichel has played 10 of Nice’s 12 Ligue 1 matches so far this season.
      But a report from L’Equipe earlier this month claimed Schmeichel is already considering leaving in the January window.
      He is reported to have showed a “lack of professionalism” at the club, warming up very little and isolating himself from the rest of the squad during training.
      There are also concerns about how he has adapted to Nice’s style of play.
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      At Leicester, he was used to playing behind a deeper defensive structure.
      But Nice manager Lucien Favre is keen to play a high line, with Schmeichel’s ability to cover the distance in between being called into question.
      The Denmark shot-stopper enjoyed a superb 11 years at Leicester.
      He played 479 games for the club, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Championship.
      He has also been capped 86 times for Denmark, reaching the semi-finals of last year’s Euros and claiming the Danish Player of the Year award on four occasions. More

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      Lionel Messi finally wins first player of the month in France as GOAT rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s career hits horrific low

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      LIONEL MESSI has finally clinched his first Ligue 1 player of the month award.The Argentine, 35, has been sensational for Paris Saint-Germain so far this season, contributing nine goals and 10 assists in all competitions.
      Messi has been in scintillating form for PSG over recent monthsCredit: Getty
      And in September he managed three assists and a goal in the league, netting the winner in a 1-0 win over Lyon.
      It has seen him pick up the player of the month accolade, with Get French Football News reporting he received 58 per cent of the vote from the players’ union.
      He beat Lorient’s Dango Ouattara and Lille’s Jonathan David to scoop the honour.
      Messi’s heroics come after a supreme August in which he was also nominated for the award.
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      But on that occasion it went to his fellow PSG team-mate Neymar.
      The superstar trio of Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have clicked to devastating effect this season.
      Just two months into the Ligue 1 campaign, they already have 43 goal contributions between them.
      Mbappe and Messi – who struggled somewhat during his first season with the French outfit – linked for all three of PSG’s goals in their 3-0 win over Ajaccio on Friday night.
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      It included a breathtaking combination between the pair as they exchanged an incredible one-two before Messi sat the keeper down and tapped into an empty net.
      Meanwhile, Messi’s rival to the “greatest of all-time” tag, Cristiano Ronaldo, is going through a torrid time at Manchester United.
      The Portuguese star, 37, has netted just twice in 12 appearances in the 2022/23 campaign.
      And he refused to come off the bench during the Red Devils’ 2-0 victory over Spurs on Wednesday.
      This has subsequently seen him dropped for United’s blockbuster Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday evening. More

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      Watch Lionel Messi score outrageous PSG team goal dubbed ‘football gold’ featuring backheel assist from Kylian Mbappe

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN superstar Lionel Messi scored a stunning team goal at Ajaccio on Friday.PSG defeated the Bears 3-0 at the Stade Francois Coty thanks to a brace by Kylian Mbappe and an absolute stunner by Messi.

      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi scored a stunning team goalCredit: Twitter@btsportfootball
      Kylian Mbappe set Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Lionel Messi with a backheelCredit: Twitter@btsportfootball
      Fans were left stunned by Paris Saint-Germain’s wondergoal against AjaccioCredit: Twitter@btsportfootball
      The French champions were up by one goal on 78 minutes and saved the best for last.
      Messi found Juan Bernat on his left and the full-back passed it back to the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who then switched it to Mbappe behind him.
      The France international then registered perhaps the best assist in Ligue 1 this season as he immediately played the Barcelona legend through with an outrageous backheel.
      Messi dribbled past Ajaccio goalkeeper Benjamin Leroy and sealed the win for Christophe Galtier’s side.
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      Fans were left absolutely stunned by that wondergoal, which was dubbed “playground football” and “football gold” on social media.
      One fan tweeted: “We will never ever see another Messi. The greatest.”
      Another posted: “The Messi and Mbappe combination though. Messi is the GOAT.”
      A third wrote: “How can ANYONE question whether Messi is the GOAT.”
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      This fan said: “Brilliant. Mental to have that composure at the end to round the keeper with him charging out and so close to goal.”
      And that one tweeted: “Not filthy, nor ridiculous, nor insane, just excellent football.”
      PSG are still undefeated in Ligue 1 after winning 10 of their first 12 matches and top the league table.
      Messi has registered nine goals and 10 assists in 15 matches across all competitions so far this season. More

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      Kylian Mbappe’s uncle ‘tells PSG star to make Liverpool transfer after YEARS of talks with his family’

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      A REPORT in France has claimed that Kylian Mbappe was advised by his uncle to sign for Liverpool and that the club have been in contact with the star for years.The French striker, who was booed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, signed a mega new contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer after snubbing Real Madrid.
      Fresh rumours regarding Liverpool’s pursuit of Kylian Mbappe have emergedCredit: The Mega Agency
      Rumours have mounted again that he wants to leave that say the Frenchman felt “betrayed” by the club and some of their transfer action.
      The story sent the rumour mill into overdrive and he has now been linked with Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool.
      Now a fresh report has ramped up the potential of a switch to Anfield with more stunning claims.
      El Pais state that Mbappe’s “most respected football advisor”, his uncle Pierre Mbappe, saw Jurgen Klopp’s team as the “most appropriate destination” for him.
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      And it also claims that Liverpool and Mbappe’s family have been in contact for years.
      Despite the mounting speculation, Mbappe has hit out at stories which suggested he wanted to leave PSG.
      After he set up Neymar’s goal for a huge win against Marseille, the ace faced the cameras for the first time since the rumours emerged.
      He said: “I have not asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain in January. I’m not furious with the club, it’s not true.
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      “I didn’t understand why the story came out on the day of a game. I was as shocked as everyone.
      “People can think I was involved but I wasn’t at all.”
      Mbappe has been in scintillating form for PSG so far this term with 12 goals in 14 appearances. More

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      Watch Lyon fans go wild in streets as they celebrate Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or win 13 YEARS after his exit

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      LYON fans went crazy in the streets after Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or on Monday night.The 34-year-old Frenchman beat Sadio Mane and Kevin de Bruyne to claim the award after nine previous nominations.
      Benzema collected the Ballon d’Or on Monday nightCredit: Rex
      Lyon fans swarmed the streets as they sung songs in honour of BenzemaCredit: Reddit
      The supporters also lit flares to celebrate the French striker’s successCredit: Twitter
      There was a party atmosphere in Lyon on Monday nightCredit: Reddit
      And supporters of his former club Lyon were ecstatic for their fellow countryman.
      Benzema came through the Ligue 1 outfit’s youth set-up and then scored 66 goals in 148 appearances for the first team.
      He won four successive French titles between 2005 and 2008, before leaving to join Real Madrid in 2009 for £35.2million.
      But, 13 years on from his departure, he has by no means been forgotten – with Lyon fans still loving him more than a decade on.
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      And they showcased their love for the striker by flooding the streets in celebration of his Ballon d’Or success.
      Flares were lit and songs were sung as they paraded Benzema’s glory at the Place des Terreaux, a square located in the south-east city of Lyon.
      And the scenes come just one month out from the World Cup – with French fans hoping the Real Madrid forward can fire them to a second successive trophy.
      Benzema was not part of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018.
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      He returned to the national team for last year’s European Championships, but Didier Deschamps’ men were eliminated by Switzerland in the last 16.
      Yet despite Benzema’s stunning 12 months, France are not in good form heading to Qatar.
      The world champions have won just one of their last six matches, losing to Croatia and Denmark twice.
      And Deschamps’ side were decimated by injuries during last month’s international break.
      Benzema, Adrien Rabiot, Kingsley Coman, N’Golo Kante, Paul Pogba, Boubacar Kamara, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Digne, Presnel Kimpembe, Theo Hernandez and Hugo Lloris were all unavailable for selection.
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      It leaves France with no time to formulate a coherent team, with an absence of warm-up matches before their first Group D game at the World Cup against Australia on November 22.
      They have also been drawn in a group alongside Denmark and Tunisia – who they face on November 26 and November 30. More

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      Watch Kylian Mbappe get booed in his OWN CITY as PSG ace arrives at Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris amid transfer bust-up

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE was booed as the PSG star arrived at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.Fans made their feelings felt about the striker after stories emerged last week that he was desperate to leave Paris-Saint Germain.
      Mbappe smiled for pictures after a negative reaction from localsCredit: Reuters

      Despite being one of the star players for the club and a huge figure for the French national team, he felt the wrath of locals as he arrived at the award show.
      Dressed in a dapper black suit and being shielded from the rain by an umbrella, Mbappe began his stroll towards the building in Paris.
      But a chorus of boos could quickly be heard as the forward – who signed a £650,000-a-week three-year deal in May – walked with his entourage.
      Apart from a fist bump with one person, the 23-year-old hardly acknowledged the crowd and kept a straight face.
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      He eventually arrived for the assembled team of photographers and grinned for the cameras.
      The forward had to sette for sixth place in the Ballon d’Or rankings, with Karim Benzema winning the prize and Sadio Mane and Kevin De Bruyne making up the top three.
      Mbappe yesterday hit out at stories which suggested he wanted to leave PSG.
      After he set up Neymar’s goal for a huge win against Marseille, the ace faced the cameras for the first time since the rumours emerged.
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      He said: “I am very happy. I have never asked to leave in January.
      “I didn’t understand why the story came out on the day of a game. I was as shocked as everyone.
      “People can think I was involved but I wasn’t at all.”
      Reports from last week indicated that the Frenchman felt “betrayed” by the club and some of their transfer action.
      The story sent the rumour mill into overdrive and he has now been linked with Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool. More

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      Watch Gigot’s red-card tackle on Neymar spark 19-man brawl – but did Marseille defender actually touch PSG star?

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      SAMUEL GIGOT was sent off for a late tackle on Neymar last night… but his boss Igor Tudor claims he didn’t even touch him.Paris Saint-Germain hosted rivals Marseille in a feisty Classique at Parc des Princes.
      Samuel Gigot’s challenge left Neymar curled up in a ballCredit: AFP
      Gigot was shown a red card by Clement TurpinCredit: Rex
      The incident sparked a furious meleeCredit: Reuters
      The visitors went into the match reeling from last week’s shock home loss to Ajaccio which put a dent in their good start to the season.
      Tudor’s side were a tough match for PSG, however, getting in their faces and looking to dominate possession.
      But a cheap turnover by the under-par Amine Harit gifted PSG a golden opportunity to counter-attack on the stroke of half-time, with Neymar finishing off Kylian Mbappe’s pass to sweep the champions into the lead.
      Marseille remained a threat in the second-half, but shot themselves in the foot with 20 minutes remaining.
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      Gigot, who had replaced the injured Eric Bailly earlier in the second-half, absolutely flew into a challenge on Neymar in a position of little danger.
      The Brazilian yelped in pain and curled up into a ball on the ground, with his pal Marquinhos subsequently booked for his role in the resulting 19-man melee between opposition players.
      Referee Clement Turpin did not hesitate in flashing a red card at Gigot, with BT Sport analyst Clive Allen describing the challenge as “totally indisciplined” and “horrendous”.
      While Gigot’s tackle was high and late, replays suggested that contact was actually minimal.
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      After the match, Tudor said: “I didn’t see it, but I was told that he didn’t touch the player.
      “I have to look at the pictures. If you give a red card because he touched him, that’s normal.
      “But if it’s just to punish the intention, it’s a mistake.”
      Marseille, featuring former Arsenal aces Matteo Guendouzi and Nuno Tavares, still tried to push for an equaliser with ten men, but were unable to break down PSG’s stubborn resistance.
      The win saw Christophe Galtier’s side climb three points clear of surprise packages Lorient at the top of the table, and six ahead of fourth-placed Marseille.
      After the match, Mbappe denied widespread reports that is unhappy and wants to leave in the winter transfer window.
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      He said: “I have not asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain in January. I’m not furious with the club, it’s not true.”
      Neymar, meanwhile, turned up to court in Barcelona this morning to stand trial on fraud and corruption charges.
      Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate linking up for PSG’s goalCredit: AFP More

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      PSG 1 Marseille 0: PSG edge Le Classique and go TWENTY games unbeaten as Neymar goal proves enough

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      WANTAWAY Kylian Mbappe teed up Neymar’s winner as PSG edged out 10-man Marseille in Le Classique to go 20 games unbeaten.Sub Samuel Gigot’s red card for a terrible two-footed challenge on Neymar ended Marseille’s fightback.
      Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi help Neymar celebrate his PSG winnerCredit: Getty
      PSG frontman Neymar slides the only goal past Marseille keeper Pau LopezCredit: AFP
      Marseille’s early sub Samuel Gigot sparked fury with a challenge on Neymar that earned him a straight red card in PSG’s 1-0 triumphCredit: Reuters
      PSG are now three points clear in Ligue 1 and undefeated all season.
      Neymar steered strikepartner Mbappe’s low cross home on the brink of half-time after Marseille keeper Pau Lopez had regularly thwarted Christophe Galtier’s men.
      PSG were often forced on the backfoot after that – until Gigot’s shameful exit on 72 minutes.
      The home side bombarded the Marseille goal early on.
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      Fit-again Lionel Messi forced Lopez into two low saves inside the first five minutes and Achraf Hakimi was also denied by the Spanish stopper.
      Marseille regained their composure, but Lopez was again their hero when he blocked from Mbappe following Neymar’s quick break.
      And finally Marco Verratti nipped in following sloppy Marseille play to reelase Mbappe, who fed Mbappe for a calm low opener
      The visitors, though, dominated the early stages of the second period, led by Chancel Mbemba’s forward bursts.
      But Marseille failed to create clear chances as they lacked a sharp edge up front.
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      And PSG were already beginning to look more comfortable at the back by the time defender Gigot pointlessly and brutally felled Neymar, earning a straight red card.
      A tired Marseille faded after that as PSG made it nine wins in 11 unbeaten Ligue 1 matches this season.
      Neymar roars his approval as victory over Marseille put PSG three points clear of Lorient at the top of Ligue 1Credit: Reuters More