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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand jokes he’s trying to persuade Kylian Mbappe to sign with striker ‘feeling betrayed at PSG’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has joked that he is trying to convince Kylian Mbappe to join the Red Devils.Sensational reports emerged yesterday that the Frenchman feels “betrayed by Paris Saint-Germain” and wants to leave in January.
      Rio Ferdinand shared a video of himself meeting Kylian Mbappe
      The shocking claims come just five months after the 23-year-old penned a new three-year contract with the French champions.
      Amid the chaos surrounding Mbappe’s future, Ferdinand chimed in by joking that he could persuade him to join Man United.
      The 43-year-old posted a clip of himself meeting the forward with the words “Done Deal” splashed across the front.
      He captioned the Insta post: “Talks complete… done deal ✍️🇫🇷 #AgentFerdy.
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      “See you in Manchester soon bro! #mbappe”
      The post received over 100,000 likes overnight, and gathered plenty of comments – including one from another Prem legend.
      Alan Shearer wrote: “He will want a big club man.”
      The Toon legend followed his comments with black and white emojis – symbolising Newcastle United.
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      Reports from Marca suggest that there is “no turning back” – with the relationship between Mbappe and PSG “completely broken”.
      The 2018 World Cup winner is claimed to feel “betrayed” following a series of “unfeasible” promises made to him.
      It’s also suggested that there has been tension between Mbappe and Neymar.
      Despite drama surrounding his future, Mbappe was selected to start last night’s Champions League clash with Benfica at Parc des Princes.
      He scored from the penalty spot, although his side slumped to a 1-1 draw.
      Telly cameras captured Lionel Messi looking on stony-faced in the stands as Mbappe scored his penalty.
      The forward appeared to criticise manager Christophe Galtier on his Instagram story after PSG’s 0-0 draw with Reims last week.
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      He wrote: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      Mbappe’s use of #pivotgang caused a stir – suggesting he is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      Mbappe, 23, scored against PSG last nightCredit: Rex More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Kylian Mbappe message on PSG manager’s notebook hours after striker ‘demanded transfer’

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      FOOTBALL fans have spotted an interesting Kylian Mbappe-related message on the back of PSG manager Christophe Galtier’s notepad.The cameras cut to the French coach during his side’s 1-1 draw with Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
      Reports emerged on Tuesday stating Mbappe wants to leave PSGCredit: Getty
      The back of Galtier’s notepad read “Kylian pref (the right)”Credit: GET FRENCH FOOTBALL NEWS TWITTER
      And some keen-eyed viewers watching the match realised that a note on the back read “Kylian pref (the right)”.
      The short message is thought to relate to a social media post Mbappe shared after PSG’s goalless draw with Reims at the weekend.
      He posted a picture of himself with the hashtag “pivot gang” – something Get French Football News say relates to him not wanting to play up front on his own.
      So Galtier’s note appears to relate to Mbappe wanting to be on the flank as oppose to playing through the middle.
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      And it comes just hours after reports that the French international wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions in January.
      According to Marca, the relationship between Mbappe and PSG is “completely broken” and there is “no turning back”.
      Journalist Daniel Riolo of RMC said: “He is in a negative spirit to the point that he himself says he will leave PSG in January if there is an opening.
      “But in any case at the end of the season, it’s over. He’s fed up!”
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      PSG’s sporting director Luis Campos then came out and denied those reports.
      He told Canal Plus: “I am with Kylian Mbappe every day. He has never talked to me about leaving in January.
      “It’s not a statement from the player, it’s [from the press], and to have such information before a match like this is very serious.
      “That’s why I’m here, to deny and say clearly that Kylian Mbappe has never spoken to me or to the president [Nasser Al-Khelaifi] to leave PSG in January.”
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      Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as PSG took the lead against Benfica on Tuesday evening.
      But Benfica then got a penalty of their own in the second half and Joao Mario tucked it away to earn the Portuguese side a point in the French capital. More

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      ‘Grow up’ – Arsenal and Chelsea legend Emmanuel Petit slams Kylian Mbappe and claims PSG star ‘annoys everybody’

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit has blasted Kylian Mbappe and claimed the PSG star “annoys everybody”. The Frenchman’s comments come following incredible reports today that the 23-year-old wants out of Paris as soon as possible.
      Mbappe is enjoying life on the pitch this season but off it the star finds himself frequently attracting headlinesCredit: Rex
      Liverpool are also believed to be the only club who can land him in January.
      Mbappe signed a new big-money contract only months ago but his relationship with the staff hierarchy is now “completely broken”, according to Marca.
      Relations with the manager also seem to be rocky, with Mbappe appearing to criticise his tactics following a frustrating 0-0 draw at the weekend.
      But Petit has hit out at his fellow Frenchman and accused him of a lack of respect.
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      The former Chelsea midfielder told RMC Sport: “He annoys everyone today. He makes it personal all the time. He even puts himself above the institution. Has everything that has happened in recent months gone to his head? 
      “You were on the right side when you arrived at PSG, then you were on the left. Now you are in the centre. But it’s never fixed on the pitch. The players up front spend their time moving around and switching in their respective area.
      “The club is more important than any one player. Today, Mbappe’s statements are irrelevant and show a lack of respect for the institution, but also for his partners.
      “Because by saying that, he is targeting his coach but also certain players. I find that regrettable.”
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      Mbappe has become involved in several noteworthy spats in recent weeks.
      The ex-Monaco man posted the phrase “#pivotman” on his Instagram story following PSG’s goalless draw with Reims on the weekend in what was perceived as a dig at Christophe Galtier’s tactics.
      He quickly deleted the post.
      Mbappe also appears to have not won favour with some of his teammates, with Leandro Paredes providing a cold response when asked about his relationship with the Frenchman.
      He said: “I am not the one to talk about him. I had a connection with the ones I had a relationship with. But the ones I didn’t have a relationship with, I can’t tell you about them.”
      Mbappe also indicated he had a frosty relationship with Neymar amid reports of a rift in the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room.
      And the goal-scoring star also found himself making headlines on international duty as he became embroiled in a debate over KFC and advertising.
      For all the noise that surrounds him off the field, he continues to be a phenomenal presence on it.
      He, Neymar and Messi have combined several times to score beautiful goals, with Mbappe already hitting the net 11 times in 12 games in Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season. More

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      Kylian Mbappe’s ‘only option to quit PSG in January is LIVERPOOL’ in huge transfer boost to struggling boss Jurgen Klopp

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      THE only way Kylian Mbappe can quit PSG this January is to join Liverpool, according to journalists in Spain.Explosive reports from earlier today have suggested that the world-class Frenchman is prepared to quit the club within months – and PSG are willing to let him go.
      Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have formed a formidable threesome along with Neymar this seasonCredit: AP
      Mbappe’s relationship with PSG is believed to have deteriorated to such an extent that a mid-season exit may be required.
      And despite Liverpool’s struggles so far, they were being viewed as the prime candidates if he were to leave Paris in the January window.
      The suggestion could be a huge boost to the Reds, who are enduring their worst start to a league season in a decade.
      Marca reporter Mario Cortenga believes that Mbappe’s “only way out” of PSG would be to go Anfield.
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      Liverpool have previously been linked to the 23-year-old and Jurgen Klopp has made no attempt to hide his admiration for the player.
      The club have also yet to directly replace Sadio Mane, who left to join Bayern Munich in the summer.
      Options do seem rather thin for Mbappe, with the forward already snubbing Real Madrid and Barcelona being riddled with financial issues that would likely put the star out of reach.
      But Marca do add that Mbappe still wants to don the famous white shirt at the Bernabeu “one day”.
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      It was only in May that the forward stunned the world by spurning a move to Spain and signing a mega-money deal at the Parc de Princes.
      On the pitch Mbappe is part of one of the most mouth-watering line-ups in world football.
      Lionel Messi’s return to form has PSG playing some of the most eye-catching football in Europe.
      But the performances have been followed by multiple reports of a dressing room rift between Mbappe and Neymar. More

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      PSG star Sergio Ramos facing SEVEN-GAME ban after being sent-off for dissent following two bookings in 10 seconds

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      SERGIO RAMOS could be slapped with a SEVEN-GAME ban after his recent red card against Reims.The Paris Saint-Germain star was booked twice in the space of ten seconds for dissent by referee Pierre Gaillouste.
      Sergio Ramos was red carded against ReimsCredit: Reuters
      Ramos was furious with referee Pierre GaillousteCredit: AFP
      It was the 28th time that Ramos has been sent off in his fiery career – and he may not have heard the end of it.
      The official referee’s report stated that the 36-year-old was sent off for “aggressive” behaviour – without citing specific insulting or abusive language.
      RMC claim, however, that Canal Plus footage appeared to show Ramos swearing in Spanish at Gaillouste – an offence that would land the former Real Madrid star in hot water.
      Should he be found guilty of such a misdemeanour, Ramos could be banned for anything between two and SEVEN games.
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      The report does add that he is unlikely to receive the heaviest possible punishment.
      Ramos’ red came in the 41st minute with the score level at 0-0.
      And while Christophe Galtier’s side didn’t go on to lose the match, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Co were unable to find a winner.
      Having hardly featured at all last season after being ravaged by injuries, Ramos has become a regular at Parc des Princes this season.
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      The veteran defender has featured in all 14 of their matches in all competitions to date – and even scored in the Trophee des Champions victory over Nantes.
      He is set to be back in action tonight as PSG take on Benfica – with his suspension not applying in Europe.
      After Saturday’s match, Galtier came out to defend Ramos.
      He said: “I don’t know if he is at fault or not. He first takes a yellow card. I experienced this situation a few years back during Nimes-Lille.
      “It is a problem, not cultural, but of football language. I’m sure Sergio didn’t mean to insult the referee but just used an expression that I hear hundreds of times throughout the week.
      “It also exists on the ground without it being addressed to a particular person.
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      “It’s an expression. I think that at the time, the referee may have lacked discernment and took it for himself when I had already had this concern with Jose [Fonte].
      “The referee had taken the expression as an insult to him when it was only a thing that is often said on the field.”
      Ramos, 36, is set to be back in action tonight against BenficaCredit: Getty More

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      Mbappe appears to question PSG boss in now deleted post with superstar unhappy at role in side with Messi and Neymar

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has sparked controversy after appearing to hit out at the Paris Saint-Germain manager in a now deleted Instagram post.The superstar forward seemed to criticise gaffer Christophe Galtier for the role in which he’s played.
      Kylian Mbappe appeared to suggest he is unhappy with his position alongside Lionel Messi and NeymarCredit: Getty
      Mbappe caused controversy in a now deletedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/k.mbappe/
      Mbappe seemed to criticise manager Christophe GaltierCredit: AFP
      PSG boss Galtier has typically played Mbappe through the middle, spearheading an attack that also includes Lionel Messi and Neymar.
      But the 23-year-old forward appears to have hit out at his role.
      After the 0-0 draw at Reims on Saturday, Mbappe wrote on Instagram: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      And it’s the last hashtag that has caused the controversy.
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      The “#pivotgang” suggests Mbappe is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      The World Cup winner has previously admitted he has “more freedom” when playing for France as he plays with Olivier Giroud up front.
      Just last month Mbappe vented his frustration at having to play in a “pivot” at PSG.
      He said on national duty: “I play differently, they ask me other things here than they ask me at the club. I have a lot more freedom here (with the national side). 
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      “The coach knows that there is a number 9 like Olivier (Giroud) who occupies the defences. Me, I can walk around, go into space, ask for the balls. 
      “In Paris, it’s different there isn’t that, I’m asked to do the pivot, it’s different.”
      Mbappe quickly deleted the post after uploading it to his Insta story following the match.
      In the same game, Sergio Ramos was sent off for the 28th time in his career after being booked twice in the space of TEN SECONDS.
      Mbappe has previously revealed he enjoys playing alongside Olivier GiroudCredit: Getty More

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      Kasper Schmeichel edging towards Nice exit in January due to ‘poor attitude’ six months after transfer from Leicester

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL could be on his way out of Nice after just six months due to his “poor attitude”, according to reports.The Danish goalkeeper, 35, only joined the Ligue 1 side this summer in a £900,000 switch from Leicester.
      Kasper Schmeichel could be sold by Nice after a torrid start this seasonCredit: Getty
      But according to L’Equipe, he has failed to impress in France so far.
      And now the club could try and ship him out when the transfer market reopens in January.
      Despite signing a three-year deal at the Allianz Riviera, he was dumped to the bench for Thursday’s Europa Conference League win over Slovacko.
      It appears Schmeichel has some way to winning over Lucien Favre and his new supporters.
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      The Premier League winner, who was beaten by a superb Lionel Messi free-kick last weekend, has had question marks over his physique and mentality since he arrived at Nice.
      Reports suggested he turned up to pre-season overweight with a very high body fat percentage.
      He has also reportedly wound up his team-mates by breaking club rules including turning up to meetings late and not sticking to mandated rest days.
      To make matters worse, he angered some by allegedly going over Favre’s head to speak to owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe about being in the team.
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      Schmeichel was brought in to be a leader in the dressing room but has so far not taken on that role.
      And his unsettled start could even get Leicester fans excited about an unlikely return.
      The legendary stopper and captain left the club after 11 years.
      But his influence on and off the pitch has been felt strongly by Brendan Rodgers’ side, with replacement Danny Ward conceding 24 goals in nine matches already. More

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      Watch Sergio Ramos receive RED CARD for dissent as PSG defender just can’t stop complaining in Reims draw

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      SERGIO RAMOS was sent off for Paris Saint-Germain after being shown two yellow cards in the space of TEN seconds.The Spanish defender talked his way into the book five minutes before half-time in PSG’s Ligue 1 clash at Reims.
      Sergio Ramos was booked TWICE for dissentCredit: Reuters
      The defender was shown two cards in the space of 10 secondsCredit: AFP
      IT’S ALL KICKED OFF! PSG’s complaints towards the referee resulted in Sergio Ramos talking himself into a red card 🟥The champions are down to 10. pic.twitter.com/bllBPfcagU— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 8, 2022

      But as the referee brandished the yellow card in Ramos’ direction, the 36-year-old didn’t take the hint.
      He continued his dissent, and 10 seconds later the red card was out and Ramos sent on his way for an early shower.
      It’s the 28th time in his career that Ramos has been given his marching orders.
      But the defender was left in disbelief at ref Pierre Gaillouste’s decision, despite him being booked for dissent just seconds earlier.
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      Initially Ramos refused to leave the pitch as he continued to remonstrate with the official.
      He was captured repeatedly saying “Why?” to the referee after being sent off.
      Eventually he trudged towards the tunnel, shaking his head as he left the pitch.
      In the end, his dismissal just before the break proved to be costly.
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      The 10-man visitors couldn’t break down Reims, who have won just once this season, and could only draw the game 0-0.
      Lionel Messi missed the match through injury, but Les Parisiens will still be frustrated by the result.
      Especially considering Neymar should have won the game for the Ligue 1 leaders.
      The Brazilian ace somehow fired wide in the second-half after being put clean through on goal.
      Ramos shook his head as he trudged off the pitchCredit: AFP More