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      Kylian Mbappe responds to claims he took jibe at PSG team-mate Neymar with ‘eat well and sleep well’ comments

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      PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has denied he took a jibe at Neymar after urging team mates to “eat well and sleep well” following their 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich. The PSG star warned his teammates that they needed to be in the best condition possible for the return leg in Munich.
      Neymar and Mbappe during Psg’s defeat to Bayern Munich.Credit: Getty
      Neymar celebrates his goal against Lille with Mbappe.Credit: Getty
      ‘Everyone needs to be healthy, sleep well, eat well,’ the France forward said.
      Hours later Neymar was spotted at a poker tournament before heading to a McDonalds seemingly ignoring his team mate’s comments.
      Mbappe has denied that he was he specifically referring to Neymar.
      He told Prime Video in France: “They were for everyone. For everyone.
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      “I’ve seen people talking about Ney and what happened afterwards… it was not a dig or anything. I think in the context we are in now, we need anything but digs.”
      He added: “It’s really advice for everyone because, as I said, when we have everyone, other teams have problems.”
      PSG’s immediate concern will be hoping that Neymar will be fit for the second leg in Munich on Wednesday, March 8.
      The Brazilian was stretchered off during the French champions 4-3 win over Lille on Sunday with an ankle injury.
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      Mbappe said: “I hope Ney will come back soon because he’s a vital player for us.”
      The Brazilian has 13 goals and 11 assists in 20 Ligue 1 matches this season while Mbappe has 15 goals and 2 assists in the same amount of games.
      PSG are next in action on Sunday when they travel to rivals Marseille in a top of the table clash. More

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      Arsenal and Tottenham interested in Elye Wahi transfer with 20-year-old striker starring at Montpellier this season

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham are reportedly keen on Montpellier striker Elye Wahi.The 20-year-old has hit eight goals in 21 Ligue 1 games this season.
      Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on Montpellier striker Elye Wahi
      And his form has attracted interest from both Arsenal and Spurs, according to Telefoot.
      The Premier League rivals are claimed to be “dreaming” of signing the France U21 international.
      However, they are not alone in their liking of the striker.
      German giants Borussia Dortmund are also reported to be keen on Wahi.
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      The young forward bagged 10 goals in Ligue 1 last season.
      He has followed that up with another impressive return this campaign, as well as chipping in with an assist.
      Spurs were previously linked with Wahi way back in 2017 when he was just 14-years-old.
      At the time Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Southampton were all also claimed to be keen.
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      Elsewhere, Arsenal have reportedly joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan.
      While Spurs are weighing up a summer move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, as exclusively revealed by SunSport.
      Spurs regard Ferguson as a player who could develop into a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane, although rivals Chelsea also rate him highly. More

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      Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela stunned as World Cup winner nicks PSG victory with stunning 95th-minute free-kick

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      LIONEL MESSI’S wife Antonela summed up a 4-3 PSG win that was full of pain and drama with a stunning reaction to his 95TH-MINUTE winner.Messi took pressure off boss Christophe Galtier with a free-kick clincher after the Ligue 1 leaders led 2-0 at home to Lille but trailed 3-2 late on.
      Argentinian model Antonela Roccuzzo looked amazed by husband Lionel Messi’s last-gasp winner for PSGCredit: Twitter

      But even eventual victory was overshadowed by concern for Neymar, who was carried off in tears following calf and ankle injuries.
      Antonela, however, just enjoyed the moment when Messi rescued PSG.
      He swerved a 22-yard free-kick in off the bottom of keeper Lucas Chevalier’s left post, albeit posing questions over Lille’s defensive wall. 
      Argentinian model Antonela, 34, leapt open-mouthed from her seat in the stands, turned back to acknowledge someone then hugged a female companion.
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      One fan responded by posting: “Messi’s really won in life, none of his on field achievements compare to her.”
      Kylian Mbappe’s solo effort and Neymar’s rebound finish had put PSG 2-0 up inside 17 minutes.
      But Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba put sixth-placed Lille in front.
      With Neymar having long since departed on a stretcher, Mbappe pounced to level on 87 minutes.
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      Then World Cup winner Messi, 35, stole three points from the penalty area ‘D’ in the dying seconds of stoppage time.
      One Twitter user claimed: “I knew he was scoring the second he was fouled, it was meant to be.”
      But a few others blamed Lille’s defence of the freekick.
      Five players were in the wall, plus one lying down beside them.
      But Messi bent his free-kick outwards, past a sixth man standing close to the wall and into the bottom corner.
      Critics posted messages like “OMG that space was too much for Messi” and “Wait o….he played the ball in-between the guy on the floor and those jumping”.
      Nonetheless, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner showed he’s still a man for big moments, leaving one fan to post: “Qataris please Bring Messi to Old Trafford.”
      Lionel Messi hails the moment that ended PSG’s dreadful runCredit: Getty

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      PSG sporting director ‘contacts Jose Mourinho’ with Special One ‘adoring Mbappe’ as pressure grows on manager Galtier

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN sporting director Luis Campos has contacted Jose Mourinho over potentially becoming manager, reports claim.Current boss Christophe Galtier is under pressure after three defeats in a row in all competitions.
      Jose Mourinho has reportedly been contacted by PSG sporting director Luis CamposCredit: Getty
      And PSG advisor Campos has contacted Mourinho, 60, about the job, according to Foot Mercato.
      Mourinho has been linked with the Parc des Princes role in the past, most recently after Mauricio Pochettino was sacked last year.
      The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss is currently manager at Roma, with the club fourth in Serie A.
      But the report adds Mourinho “adores” PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe, who has netted 25 goals in 27 games this season.
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      Campos is reported to be a fan of Mourinho, while president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also an admirer, although Zinedine Zidane is his first choice replacement for Galtier.
      Any potential move to PSG would see Mourinho reunite with Joao Sacramento, who spent time as his assistant manager at both Tottenham and Roma.
      However, while Campos is claimed to have contacted Mourinho directly, discussions between PSG and Roma are not thought to have taken place.
      Mourinho is under contract in the Italian capital until 2024.
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      But relations between PSG chief Al-Khelaifi and Roma’s American owner, Dan Friedkin, are thought to be good.
      Galtier’s position at PSG appears under threat, despite the club being five points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
      There are said to be question marks from the PSG dressing room on whether Galtier has what it takes to turn things around following a poor run of form.
      PSG were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 first leg and are facing elimination from the competition.
      The two sides meet in Munich for the return leg on March 8th, with PSG needing to come from behind to progress to the quarter-finals. More

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      PSG boss Christophe Galtier breaks silence on Neymar’s trip to McDonald’s and poker tournament after Monaco loss

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN boss Christophe Galtier has broken his silence on Neymar’s post-match activities on Tuesday night.The Brazilian was in action for the French champions as they fell 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
      Christophe Galtier has spoken privately to NeymarCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian was spotted in McDonald’s earlier this weekCredit: Instagram @guipitta_
      Kylian Mbappe delivered a rally cry about his team-mates’ need to “eat and sleep well” after the match.
      But just hours later, Neymar competed in the European Poker Tour at Paris’ Hyatt Regency Hotel.
      The 31-year-old even squeezed in a trip to McDonald’s.
      Ahead of Sunday’s clash with Lille at Parc des Princes, Galtier was quizzed about Neymar.
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      He said: “What Kylian said in the mixed zone is exactly what he said in the dressing room. I’m not going to associate it with the team’s performance.
      “I’m not going to associate Kylian’s statement with Ney’s picture in a fast-food restaurant.
      “I spoke to Ney, I told him what I thought.”
      “He has the right, on his day off, to play poker, which he is passionate about.
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      Neymar is a keen poker playerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/pokerstars/
      Kylian Mbappe wants his team-mates to eat and sleep wellCredit: Getty
      “I told him what I thought about the photo that came out. There’s no need to mix things up.”
      PSG are currently on their worst losing run since 2011 – having been beaten three times on the bounce.
      Their Bayern loss was preceded by a Ligue 1 defeat at Monaco and a Coupe de France dumping at the hands of fierce rivals Marseille.
      Neymar is claimed to have recently “infuriated” neighbours with his loud partying.
      Mayor of Paris suburb Bougival is even alleged to have had to get involved.
      Neymar could leave PSG this summer, with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly having met with his entourage.
      Boehly is also claimed to have met with PSG to discuss Neymar’s future.
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      Chelsea given huge Neymar transfer boost with PSG keen to sell after meeting with Todd Boehly

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly has reportedly already met with Paris Saint-Germain and Neymar’s entourage to discuss the possibility of signing the Brazilian.We reported earlier how Manchester United and the Blues had allegedly “been alerted” to the potential availability of the forward.
      Chelsea appear to have taken the lead in the chase to sign NeymarCredit: Rex
      Now a fresh update has claimed that Chelsea appear to be in the driving seat with talks already underway.
      The 31-year-old’s club are five points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table but are on their worst run for 12 years.
      PSG suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash this week.
      That setback marked a third straight defeat in all competitions for PSG – the first time that has happened since 2011.
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      Neymar, who was slammed for enjoying a McDonald’s and hitting a casino after the midweek loss, was also involved in a dressing-room row with chief Luis Campos on Sunday after being beaten 3-1 at Monaco.
      And that result came after the 2-1 setback at Marseille in the last-16 of the French Cup.
      Now speculation is mounting that Neymar could be offloaded by PSG at the end of the campaign.
      Neymar, the world’s most-expensive footballer, is under contract at Parc des Princes until 2027 and pockets a mega £600,000-a-week.
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      But Foot Mercato are claiming that Todd Boehly met PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi to discuss Neymar this week.
      And they also added that the billionaire also had a meeting with the player’s entourage in recent days regarding a move.
      The Blues are desperate for attacking reinforcements despite a huge January outlay as their struggle for goals continues.
      And despite hitting the headlines for his antics off the pitch, Neymar has still scored 17 goals and produced 16 assists in his 28 appearances this term. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea on Neymar transfer alert ‘with PSG winger available to leave this summer for huge fee’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly “been alerted” to the possibility of signing Brazilian superstar Neymar.The 31-year-old’s club Paris Saint-Germain are five points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table but are on their worst run for 12 years.
      A report states Prem clubs have been alerted to Neymar’s potential availabilityCredit: Getty
      PSG suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash this week.
      The Bayern setback marked a third straight defeat in all competitions for PSG – the first time that has happened since 2011.
      Neymar, who was slammed for enjoying a McDonald’s and hitting a casino after the midweek loss, was involved in a dressing-room row with chief Luis Campos on Sunday after being beaten 3-1 at Monaco.
      And that result came after the 2-1 setback at Marseille in the last-16 of the French Cup.
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      Now 90 Mins are claiming that the forward could be offloaded by PSG at the end of the campaign.
      Neymar, the world’s most-expensive footballer, is believed to be under contract at Parc des Princes until 2027.
      However, the French giants “are understood to be open to his possible departure” and “sources have confirmed to 90min that a number of Premier League sides have been spoken to over a potential deal”.
      They state that “intermediaries are believed to have spoken with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle” to inform them of the Samba star’s interest in playing in the Premier League.
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      And this fresh report also adds that “Neymar’s name is also understood to have been mentioned during a recent meeting between Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and PSG counterpart Nasser Al-Khelaifi”.
      Neymar has scored 17 goals and produced 16 assists in his 28 appearances this term. More

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      Neymar ‘spotted playing poker in Paris tournament hours after PSG’s loss to Bayern Munich’ despite Kylian Mbappe warning

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      NEYMAR was spotted playing in a poker tournament just hours after Paris Saint-Germain’s loss to Bayern Munich.And then forward returned to the table later on in the evening – ignoring Kylian Mbappe’s rallying cry to the fans.
      Neymar was spotted playing in a poker night on WednesdayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/pokerstars/
      The appearance came just hours after PSG lost to Bayern MunichCredit: https://www.instagram.com/pokerstars/
      Neymar, 31, played the full 90 minutes of Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Bayern as Kingsley Coman grabbed the only goal of the game at the Parc des Princes.
      But by Wednesday afternoon, RMC report he was at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Paris to take part in the European Poker Tour.
      Keen player Neymar has had a partnership deal with PokerStars since 2014 and it was thought he was simply making an appearance for his sponsors.
      The gambling company posted a picture of the Brazilian star at the table wearing a grey hoody and cap with his AirPods in and confirmed he was competing in a €10,000 (£8,900) Mystery Bounty tournament against “some world-class competitors”.
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      But the report adds the world’s most expensive footballer was back at the hotel later on the evening, playing until 10.30pm before allegedly stopping for a McDonald’s.
      It is understood £198million Neymar progressed through day one to qualify for a second day of poker action on Thursday.
      But the timing comes at a terrible time for PSG fans, who have seen their side lose three times in a row for the first time since 2011.
      Speaking after the first-leg defeat against 2020 winners Bayern in their Champions League last-16 tie, vice-captain Mbappe issued a motivational message on behalf of the squad.
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      The Frenchman said: “Our players have to be in good health for the return leg.
      “Everyone needs to eat and sleep well.
      “We’re going to work, get everyone back and get there to qualify.”
      Neymar, Mbappe and Lionel Messi were brought to PSG to lead the team to European glory, with the Champions League the one trophy their Qatari owners are so desperate to lift.
      But it appears Neymar may have folded on his priorities on the pitch to go all in at the poker table.
      Kylian Mbappe said the PSG players must eat and sleep well after losing to Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters More