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      PSG boss confronted by Nice stars after he sarcastically applauds fans over sick banner about his mum

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Christophe Galtier was confronted by Nice players after sarcastically applauding fans of his former club.Galtier sarcastically clapped Nice supporters after they reportedly unfurled a banner insulting his 83-year-old’s mother in Saturday’s game between the two sides.
      PSG boss Christophe Galtier sarcastically applauded Nice fans after Saturday’s match between the two teamsCredit: Rex
      Nice supporters reportedly unfurled a banner insulting Galtier’s motherCredit: Getty
      Galtier spent last season in charge of NiceCredit: Rex
      Galtier was confronted by Nice players after sarcastically clapping the club’s fansCredit: Getty
      The PSG manager then slammed Nice fans in his post-match press conference.
      According to Get French Football News, Galtier was confronted by Nice stars Khephren Thuram and Jean-Clair Todibo after he sarcastically applauded fans of his former club.
      But Galtier defended his reaction and was left fuming by the banner insulting his mum, who is currently recovering from cancer.
      He said in his press conference: “Why did I react like that? Did you see [the banner]? Did you read it? Did you hear?
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      “My mother is 83 years old, she’s recovering from cancer. Full stop.”
      Galtier spent last season in charge of Nice, leading the club to a fifth-place finish in Ligue 1.
      And he pointed out that he is partly responsible for Nice’s success in the Europa Conference League this season, with a quarter-final against Basel on the horizon.
      Galtier continued: “The work I did last season is the reason those people can watch European matches.
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      “Whatever people think, it’s the work we did last season, along with what Didier [Digard] has done, which means there are still European matches in Nice.”
      According to French outlet RMC Sport, Nice could be sanctioned for the banner.
      They reportedly risk a fine of around £4,500.
      On the pitch, goals from Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos secured a 2-0 win for PSG and Galtier against his former club.
      The result halted a run of two consecutive defeats for PSG, although Galtier and Co remain six points clear of Lens at the top of Ligue 1.
      Lionel Messi scored the opener in a 2-0 win for PSGCredit: Getty
      Sergio Ramos then added a second with a headerCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Kylian Mbappe incredibly miss open goal for PSG… but eagle-eyed fans notice Messi would’ve got it disallowed

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Kylian Mbappe missed an open goal but eagle-eyed fans have noticed it would have been disallowed anyway. The French champions were leading Nice 2-0 in the closing minutes of the game when the striker misses a glorious chance to get on the scoresheet.
      Kylian Mbappe incredibly missed a huge chance to scoreCredit: BT Sport
      He put the ball too high but he was offsideCredit: BT Sport
      Messi should not have passed to MbappeCredit: Reuters
      Lionel Messi picked up the loose ball just inside the box and passed it beyond the rushing out goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to Mbappe.
      He took one touch, dribbled it around his opponent before to the shock of everyone, firing his shot into the crowd with just a defender on the line.
      Mbappe collapsed to the floor in embarrassment, but his blushes were saved by the fact Messi was wrong to pass to him.
      The 24-year-old was actually offside because only the Nice defender on the line was nearer to the goal than him.
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      The offside laws state two players must play an attacker onside.
      Fans were still left shocked by the horror miss, one said: “How the hell is Mbappe missing?”
      Another commented: “OMG I am in pain.”
      A third reacted: “Messi should have just scored the goal himself. But the man is selfless to fault.”
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      Many supporters brought up the fact that the Argentinian legend has been booed by PSG fans in recent weeks, but he was excellent last night.
      Messi netted his side’s first in the game then got the assist as Sergio Ramos doubled thier advantage.
      The win moved PSG six points clear at the top of Ligue 1. More

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      Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey offered amazing new deal with Nice in shock turnaround after Juventus hell

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      AARON RAMSEY is set to be offered a new contract by Nice, according to reports.The former Arsenal star has returned to form with the Ligue 1 side after an injury-plagued spell at Juventus.
      Aaron Ramsey is set to be offered a new contract by NiceCredit: Reuters
      He has scored one goal in 28 games for Nice and helped manager Didier Digard remain unbeaten since taking charge in January.
      And according to L’Equipe, Ramsey has already made enough appearances to trigger a one-year contract extension.
      The report adds that Nice are plotting to tie down the Wales captain for another two years, given his impressive form.
      Ramsey, 32, signed a one-year deal when he joined Nice last summer but he has settled in well to the club owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is in the running to buy Manchester United.
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      The midfielder spoke highly of Ratcliffe and the way he runs the club, praising its family feel.
      He said: “The owner is very passionate and very invested into Nice.
      “He wants to take Nice all the way to the top.
      “It’s a great project to be a part of. It just feels like a family-oriented club.
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      “It’s been quite nice, really enjoyable. there’s worse places in the world to be playing.”
      Ramsey could be keen to extend his stay in the south of France, particularly with Nice still in contention to qualify for Europe.
      They are eighth in the table and seven points off a Europa Conference League spot. More

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      Top Ligue 1 earners revealed with Lionel Messi just third and PSG boasting 10 of 11 highest paid stars

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAN incredibly boast all of the top 10 earners in Ligue 1.The mega-rich Parisians’ eye-popping salaries are on another level to any of their domestic rivals.
      Paris Saint-Germain dominate the top earnersCredit: AFP
      Their top earner takes home a staggering £5million-per-MONTH.
      Here, we run down the top 13 earners in France’s top-flight…
      13. Jordan Veretout (Olympique Marseille): £483,000-per-month
      The central-midfielder is Marseille’s top earner following his move from Roma last summer.
      His battling displays have helped put his side in title contention this term

      12. Presnel Kimpembe (PSG): £571,000-per-month
      The first entry of many on this list from PSG.
      Despite being on mega-money, the PSG academy man has only made 11 appearances in Ligue 1 this season.
      11. Wissam Ben Yedder (Monaco): £650,000-per-month
      Ben Yedder is the top earner outside of PSGCredit: Reuters
      Ben Yedder is the highest earning player in Ligue 1 outside of PSG.
      The 19-cap France forward is certainly earning his buck, firing in 17 league goals so far this season to put Monaco in the top four.
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      10. Nordi Mukiele (PSG): £615,000-per-month
      The right-back is a regular in the side having joined from RB Leipzig last summer.
      The Frenchman returned to his homeland after four years in Germany.
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      9. Juan Bernat (PSG): £642,000-per-month
      The Spanish left-back joined from Bayern Munich in 2018 and has become a main stay in the side.
      Have extended his deal last summer amid interest from rivals clubs, Bernat is a reliable member of the side.
      8. Sergio Ramos (PSG): £695,600-per-month
      Sergio Ramos joined from Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Was something of a surprise when the veteran defender left Real Madrid to join up with the French giants.
      His first season was a bit of a disaster, making just 15 league appearances due to injury issues.
      Despite becoming a regular this season, he has still been tipped to make an exit, with a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo among the options.
      7. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG): £805,000-per-month
      Another whose massive move has failed to set the world alight.
      The AC Milan youth product failed to cement his role as No1 following his free transfer but has since become more established.
      Certainly showed his worth for Italy when he helped his country to Euro 2020 glory.
      6. Achraf Hakimi (PSG): £952,000-per-month
      The Morocco right-back is widely considered among the best in the world in his position.
      Was a major part of the Morocco side that reached the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar – the first African nation to make it that far.
      Has become embroiled in serious off-field accusations this year which threaten to derail his career.
      =4. Marco Verratti (PSG): £1,054,000-per-month
      Marco Verratti has been at the club since 2012Credit: Getty
      The Italian midfield destroyer is the first on the list to take home more than a £1million-a-month.
      Now 30, he’s been at the club for over a decade and has remained a major player during that time despite the huge influx of Qatari money flowing into the club.
      =4. Marquinhos (PSG): £1,054,000-per-month
      The Brazilian is widely considered one of the best centre-backs in the world.
      Since joining in 2013 has helped the club win seven Ligue 1 titles.
      3. Lionel Messi (PSG): £2,967,000-per-month
      Lionel Messi has enjoyed a fine seasonCredit: Getty
      As arguably the greatest player of all time, the fact Leo Messi isn’t the club’s top earner just goes to show the incredible wealth at their disposal.
      Joined from Barcelona in 2021 amid a financial meltdown at the Nou Camp.
      After struggling, by Messi’s standards, in his first year – this season has been something else.
      With 13 league goals he’s fired PSG to the top of the table.
      And there was the small matter of him leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
      With his deal expiring this summer, there is uncertainty whether he will remain at the club beyond this season.
      2. Neymar (PSG): £3,230,000-per-month
      Neymar joined from Barcelona in 2017Credit: Getty
      Another signing from Barcelona – but in Neymar’s case a much more fractious arrival.
      PSG stunned the world by splashing out £200m to sign the Brazilian against the Catalan giants’ wishes.
      Ironically, many believed Neymar’s desire to join Barcelona had much to do with escaping Messi’s shadow.
      While the face of PSG for much of his time at the club, incredibly he’s never played more than 22 league games in a season since his arrival in 2017.
      1. Kylian Mbappe (PSG): £5,275,000-per-month
      Kylian Mbappe is the top earner in Ligue 1Credit: Alamy
      Signed from Monaco in 2018 for a staggering £180m, Mbappe has been well worth the money.
      The World Cup winner has scored 202 goals in 250 appearances for the club.
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      Considered by many the most lethal striker in the world, PSG agreed to his mega salary to keep him out of Real Madrid’s clutches.
      The three-year deal keeps him in Paris a little longer but still only 24, expect to see him ply his trade elsewhere eventually. More

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      PSG ‘ready to let Lionel Messi and Neymar leave’ as Mbappe leads group of just seven ‘untouchable’ stars

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      PSG are reporteldy willing to let Neymar and Lionel Messi leave the club as they are not among the “untouchables”.The Ligue 1 side are working on a rebuild and are believed to have listed seven players that must be kept – but it doesn’t include the two former Barcelona stars.
      PSG could let Lionel Messi leave the club for free this summerCredit: Getty
      While the club could also sell NeymarCredit: AFP
      Kylian Mbappe is deemed an ‘untouchable’Credit: Getty
      Kylian Mbappe, 24, heads the list of “non-transferable” players, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      It’s claimed PSG could be set for some drastic changes.
      Messi, 35, is out of contract in the summer and despite being one of the world’s best players, the club could let him leave.
      It was believed that PSG wanted him to renew terms, but Messi wants assurances on the direction the club is heading.
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      He has since been linked with an exit to his former club Barcelona or to the MLS with Inter Miami.
      The Argentine World Cup winner is believed to want to stay in Europe for at least one more season.
      His return to Barcelona would be hugely popular amongst fans, who chanted Messi’s name in the tenth minute of their clash with Real Madrid.
      Neymar, 31, on the other hand completed a world record transfer to the French giants in 2017 from the LaLiga side.
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      However, despite consistent performances, he has not hit the heights that were expected of him.
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      And with the Brazilian earning a reported £606,000-per-week it could be time for PSG to cut their losses.
      Neymar however, has one more year left on his contract which would mean the club would have to find a buyer willing to take on the financial responsibility of the winger.
      While the duo could leave the club, PSG are believed to be desperate to keep Mbappe along with Nuno Mendes, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marco Verratti, Danilo Pereira and Marquinhos. More

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      Mbappe says ‘it’s not Kylian Saint-Germain’ as he blasts PSG season ticket video barely featuring team-mates

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE fumed it’s “not Kylian Saint-Germain” after a new season ticket promo dropped barely featuring his team-mates.The advert places Mbappe front and centre, featuring an interview with him cut with match action and clips of supporters.
      Kylian Mbapper is unhappy with a new PSG marketing campaignCredit: Rex
      Mbappe released this statement to social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/k.mbappe/3074948620663058250/
      Even the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar are hardly to be seen in the glossy 73-second clip.
      In a statement released on social media, Mbappe sought to distance himself from the promo video.
      He wrote: “I just took part in the viewing of the club renewal campaign for the 23/24 season.
      “At no time was I informed of the content of the interview with my interlocutor.
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      “It seemed like a basic interview at a club marketing day.
      “I do not agree with this posted video.
      “This is why I fight for individual image rights.
      “PSG is a big club and a big family, it is certainly not Kylian Saint-Germain.”
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      The promo video featured an interview with MbappeCredit: TWITTER / @lasource75006
      In the promotional video, Mbappe gushed about the atmosphere at Parc des Princes, claiming that the fans are the team’s “12th man”.
      The 24-year-old went on to laugh as he said: “To be Parisian is to be proud.”
      Some of Mbappe’s team-mates can be seen in fleeting moments, often celebrating goals with him.
      While there are also shots of PSG’s ultras.
      Mbappe is under contract until 2025 at Parc des Princes, having snubbed Real Madrid last year to extend his deal in the French capital.
      The futures of Messi and Neymar, however, are less secure.
      Messi is out of contract at the end of the season, and is mulling over plenty of offers.
      The 35-year-old has reportedly been offered a staggering £350million a year to join Saudi side Al-Hilal
      While Inter Miami and former side Barcelona are also thought to be keen.

      Neymar, meanwhile, wants to spend the rest of his career in Paris.
      But PSG are claimed to be willing to let the Brazilian go.
      Lionel Messi and Neymar hardly feature in PSG’s new promo videoCredit: Reuters More

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      PSG ‘set to ditch Newcastle transfer target Ekitike after just 12 months’ putting Premier League clubs on alert

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are tipped to offload Newcastle target Hugo Ekitike after ONE season.The French striker, 20, has also previously been linked with Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.
      Hugo Ekitike has struggled to unseat PSG’s famous trip of frontmen and it’s thought PSG could transfer-list him in the summerCredit: AFP
      PSG landed the Under-20 international on loan from Reims last summer.
      That deal means the Ligue 1 leaders have to buy him at the end of the season, but Le Parisien suggest he will then be transfer-listed.
      Ekitike has, unsurprisingly, struggled to displace Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar up front.
      But many pundits have been disappointed by his efforts.
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      Ekitike has managed just four goals in 27 matches across all competitions for PSG.
      Boss Christophe Galtier admitted the 6’2″ frontman was unhappy with his “limited playing time”.
      Galtier said earlier this term: “I told him that I was in part responsible, but that he was also responsible. 
      “When you have the attacking trio that we have at PSG that requires a lot of commitment and resilience and you have to keep going.
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      “Clearly, he is a talented player, who must make up for his lack of game time in training. 
      “We have said that he must work more, must bring more intensity so that when he comes on, he can add more. He has lost confidence because he hasn’t played much.”
      Ekitike is thought to have rejected a £33million Toon bid ahead of his move to PSG.
      And Erik Ten Hag’s United were reportedly in contention to sign him last summer. More

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      Thierry Henry tells Lionel Messi to quit PSG and re-join Barcelona in shock transfer after being booed by his own fans

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has advised Lionel Messi to quit Paris Saint-Germain and return to Barcelona “for the love of football”.Messi has endured a frustrating two-year spell at PSG, which has seen him BOOED by PSG’s own fans in their last two games against Rennes and Lyon.
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry urged Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry played together at BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The crowd, frustrated that he’s failed to lead them to Champions League glory, has turned on the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, despite his 18 goals and 17 assists in 33 appearances.
      Henry slammed the “embarrassing” jeers and insists the star forward deserves more respect.
      That is why the Argentina captain’s former Barca team-mate urged him to return to the Nou Camp in June when his contract expires.
      Henry told Amazon Prime: “It’s embarrassing to hear whistles from the Parc.
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      “You can’t whistle one of the best players on the team, who has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
      “Personally, I would like to see him finish his career at Barcelona, in Europe.
      “After that, I don’t know what he will do. Because the way he left Barcelona after everything he did…
      “I didn’t really like it. For the love of football, he should go back to Barcelona.”
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      Barcelona are interested in re-signing Messi just two years after his sensational exit from Catalonia.
      According to Barca vice president Rafa Yuste, the Blaugrana have been in contact with the 35-year-old.
      Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barca and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.” More