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      PSG fans full of ‘respect’ for Neymar but slam Lionel Messi as video from Bayern Munich defeat goes viral

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN fans praised Neymar but slammed Lionel Messi after Tuesday’s loss to Bayern Munich.Christophe Galtier’s men lost 1-0 to Bayern at Parc des Princes after former PSG star Kingsley Coman’s winner on 53 minutes.

      Paris Saint-Germain fans praised Neymar after the loss to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi got slammed after the Champions League clashCredit: Getty
      Despite the result, a number of the French champions’ supporters sang Neymar’s praises.
      But some were not happy with Messi’s performance in their first leg of the Champions League Last 16.
      This comes after a clip went viral showing the Brazil international pressing the German champions’ defence and chasing the ball.
      But the Argentina captain was nowhere to be found as he was sitting way back while Neymar was going after Yann Sommer and his back three.
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      One PSG fan tweeted: “Messi nowhere to be found. Much respect for Neymar who actually cares can’t even blame him.”
      Another commented: “Messi doesn’t care anymore, he think [sic] in PSG they will carry him too, but unfortunately there is no [Kylian] Mbappe.”
      A third said: “This is what I mean about Messi’s workrate [sic] when pressing.”
      This fan posted: “Neymar needs to stop this Messi service. He is trying to make him relevant and in doing so is ruining his own reputation.”
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      And that one tweeted: “This alone made him [Neymar] my man of the match.”
      But of course there were also PSG fans who rushed to Messi’s defence insisting they were happy with his performance as he wasn’t to blame for the defeat.
      Neymar, however, was also congratulated for taking the initiative to greet the PSG ultras at full-time despite the disappointing result.
      The forward was also the one who beckoned Messi to accompany him. More

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      Peter Schmeichel reveals which Champions League club were on verge of signing son Kasper live on TV

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      PETER SCHMEICHEL has claimed that his son, Kasper, was on the verge of joining Bayern Munich.The Manchester United legend revealed the information during an appearance on live television.
      Kasper Schmeichel almost left Nice in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      His father Peter Schmeichel revealed he was in talks with Bayern MunichCredit: .
      Speaking ahead of Bayern’s Champions League clash against PSG, Peter told CBS Sports Golazo: “It could have been my son [playing against PSG].
      “On they very same day that they signed [Yann] Sommer they were also in talks with my son.”
      Bayern were in the market for a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window following an injury to Manuel Neuer.
      It seems as though their options were dwindled down to two, Yann Sommer and Kasper Schmeichel.
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      In the end, the Bundesliga giants opted for the Borussia Mönchengladbach stopper over the former Leicester City star.
      This meant that Schmeichel will see out the season with Ligue 1 side Nice, along with other former Premier League stars such as Ross Barkley and Aaron Ramsey.
      While Sommer played his part in Bayern’s 1-0 victory over PSG at the Parc des Princes.
      After a poor start in France, Nice and Schmeichel have surged back up the Ligue 1 table, with five wins in their last six league games.
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      During this run, the 36-year-old has only conceded two goals.
      Schmeichel only joined the French side last summer after he left Leicester City following the expiry of his contract. More

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      PSG 0 Bayern Munich 1: Messi and Co on verge of Champions League KO as Mbappe goal is ruled out in agonising VAR

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      KINGSLEY COMAN haunted Paris Saint-German for the second time in three years as Bayern Munich moved a step closer to the Champions League quarter-finals.It was the French forward, 26, who scoring the winning goal between these two teams to settle the infamous behind-closed-doors 2020 Final.
      Kingsley Coman’s weak volley made the difference between Bayern Munich and PSGCredit: Reuters
      But Coman did not celebrate owing to his former time at PSGCredit: AFP
      Kylian Mbappe thought he had scored a late equaliserCredit: Getty
      But Nuno Mendes’ knee was revealed to be offside
      And the Paris-born star was the difference tonight in this Last 16 first-leg tie – even though he refused to celebrate out of respect for his former club.
      It was a frustrating night for PSG mega-stars Lionel Messi, Neymar and injury-hit Kylian Mbappe – the most expensive attacking line-up ever assembled in club football – as their hopes of progressing lie in the balance.
      PSG have lost at this stage of the tournament four times in the previous six seasons.
      And if they forget their shooting boots for the trip to Bavaria on Wednesday March 8 they will exit early once again.
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      This tie took place the day after Uefa criticised heavy-handed Parisian coppers for their ‘defective’ handling of the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      French police were blamed for losing control outside the Stade de France last May and unnecessarily pepper-spraying innocent ticket-carrying Liverpool fans who had been denied entry.
      So, images of riot officers charging Bayern supporters pre-match at the Parc des Princes was not something the governing body would have wanted to witness.
      In the build-up, the Ligue 1 side had suffered two consecutive defeats and there had been an explosive dressing-room bust-up last Saturday between Neymar and a senior club official.
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      Head coach Christophe Galtier’s tenure in the French capital depends on European glory and his initial tactical decision that PSG should sit back, soak up the Bayern pressure and hit on the counter-attack was not liked by the crowd.
      Boos from the home fans began as early as the sixth minute as the German champions bossed possession.
      Yet from an attacking perspective, it was a first half devoid any real quality and neither goalkeeper was put in an uncomfortable position.
      The closest the visitors came was in the 43rd minute when a driven attempt by Bayern captain Joshua Kimmich was saved well by PSG’s No.99 Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      PSG centre-half Sergio Ramos was brilliant in the first half but like the rest of the home defence he went missing when substitute Alphonso Davies floated over a cross on 53 minutes.
      On his 50th appearance at this level, Coman provided a superb first-time finish with the inside of his right foot which squirmed underneath Donnarumma.
      Within the space of three minutes, Italian stopper Donnarumma kept the score down with two fine saves to deny Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – the second of which he tipped on to the woodwork – as well as an exceptional reaction to stop a Benjamin Pavard header.
      Mbappe, who had been touch-and-go with a hamstring complaint, came off the bench shortly after that sucker punch and his presence lifted the entire mood of the place and added a tremendous spark.
      But the equaliser never came even though he forced one close-range save from Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer and had TWO GOALS correctly disallowed for offside.
      It was a memorable night for midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery, who at the age of 16 years and 343 days became the youngest starter ever in a Champions League knockout game.
      The English officiating team in Paris – led by the ever-reliable Premier League referee Michael Oliver – had a fairly quiet evening until stoppage time.
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      Bayern defender Benjamin Pavard was sent off for a second yellow card when he brought down Messi fractions outside the penalty area.
      But the fact Uefa gave VAR responsibilities to a Polish ref, not an English one, speaks volumes for the respect they have for the Prem’s top video guys… More

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      Porn film shot in Nice’s stadium during win over Lille as Man Utd-linked Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s club file legal complaint

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      FRENCH giants OGC Nice should be renamed OGC Naughty.That’s after a porno was filmed at their stadium during a Ligue 1 game.
      OGC Nice have lodged a legal complaint after a porn movie was made in their stadiumCredit: Alamy
      The French club is owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is bidding for Man UtdCredit: AFP
      RMC Sport claims an amorous encounter in the toilets was captured on film during Nice’s 1-0 win against Lille on January 29.
      The club, owned by Manchester United-linked Sir Jim Ratcliffe, was alerted to the amateur footage by concerned fans on social media.
      And Nice have now filed a legal complaint over the X-rated clip.
      Nice Eco Stadium, the operating company of the 35,000 seater Allianz Riviera, also lodged a complaint for “association of the image of the stadium with pornographic activity.”
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      But the blue movie looks to have been a stroke of good luck for the team.
      Nice have won all three of their league matches since the incident.
      And they are now within touching distance of the top six in Ligue 1.
      Meanwhile, Nice owner Ratcliffe finds himself in a potential one-man bidding war for Man United this week.
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      Suitors must submit offers by Friday, with the Glazers looking for around £6billion.
      And Ratcliffe is the only bidder to have made his interest public.
      There is believed to be serious interest from others, including groups from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
      But initial offers could come in at just £4bn, well below the Glazers’ valuation. More

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      Tragedy for Nantes striker Ignatius Ganago as five-year-old daughter dies with club paying touching tribute

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      NANTES striker Ignatius Ganago’s daughter has tragically died aged five.The Ligue 1 side have confirmed that the mourning forward will miss their Europa League match against Juventus on Thursday.
      Ignatius Ganago will miss Nantes’ next game after his devastating lossCredit: AFP
      Cameroonian Ganago, 23, flew back to his homeland upon learning of his daughter’s illness.
      But, as reported by French paper L’Equipe, she passed away before he arrived.
      Confirming the news on Twitter, Ganago’s club wrote in tribute: “FC Nantes is in mourning.
      “It is with deep sadness that the Football Club of Nantes has learned of the death of our striker’s daughter, Ignatius Ganago.
      “We think a lot of you Gana.
      “The Club is with you through this terrible ordeal.”
      Nantes also turned their social media profile pictures black as they mourned their striker’s terrible loss.
      Clubs from around French football replied to Nantes’ post, sending their condolences to Ganago.
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      While Thursday’s opponents Juventus responded with a prayer emoji.
      Thursday’s match against the Old Lady is a huge occasion for Nantes and actually falls on Ganago’s 24th birthday.
      But the match will now feel insignificant in light of Ganago’s horrific loss.
      Ganago is a full Cameroon international with 11 caps to his name.
      He missed out on his World Cup dream earlier this season, however, being left out of boss Rigobert Song’s 26-man squad.
      Prior to the announcement, Ganago had said: “I am a young footballer but honestly, it is my dream to make the World Cup. From my side, I will do everything possible not to give excuses to the coach for not calling me.”
      He has made 28 appearances for Nantes this season, most recently starting Sunday’s 1-0 win over Lorient. More

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      Neymar confirms PSG dressing-room bust-up after he’s ‘put up for sale’ and compares row to arguing with his girlfriend

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      NEYMAR has confirmed that reports are TRUE that he had a sensational argument with Paris Saint-Germain chief Luis Campos and team-mate Marquinhos.Sporting director Campos stormed into the PSG dressing-room after the 3-1 defeat to Monaco on Saturday.
      Neymar has confirmed he was involved in a dressing-room row with PSG’s sporting directorCredit: Alamy
      The Brazilian compared it to a row his girlfriend, who appears to be Bruna Biancardi againCredit: Instagram
      He is then said to have accused his players of lacking aggression in a fierce blast – but not all of them were ready to sit back and take it.
      Both Brazilian superstar Neymar, 31, and his compatriot Marquinhos, 28, took exception as things  got heated.
      That was PSG’s fourth defeat of 2023, however, the club still decided to put up the world’s most-expensive footballer Neymar for media duties yesterday ahead of the last-16 Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.
      And he opened up fully about the row, comparing it to one similar to his girlfriend, as Foot Mercato claimed that the club were willing to sell him this summer.
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      He said: “It has happened. We didn’t agree with what was being said at that time, so we had a discussion about it.
      “I speak to my friends every day, and I love all of them. It is like that with my girlfriend as well.
      “We talk about football, all of us. Football is about communicating. Of course, there is respect on both sides, and sometimes you don’t agree on things. So there might be a discussion to improve the team, the atmosphere, our play.
      “We have lost a few games and we are frustrated about that. We want to win all the time.
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      “When those defeats come around, it hurts, so discussions are part of that. That can help us improve as a team.
      “I think it has helped because we cleared things up. We know what we are all thinking.”

      Neymar, who appears to have reignited his relationship with ex-fiancee Bruna Biancardi, added: “In terms of blocking things like that in the dressing-room, sometimes there are things that get into the press, and they can go viral very quickly.
      “When there is information like that, we are angry. It is my sixth season here at PSG and it is difficult.
      “Sometimes things have come out at important moments, like before a final. But I don’t know what was going on.
      “As a player and a team-mate here, that doesn’t just affect me, it affects everyone and the coach.
      “We have to work out what is happening. Things in the dressing-room shouldn’t come out. That is sad. There are things that need to be resolved internally and not out on the street.
      “You do that with your friends and family, and team-mates. You are with everyone from day to day.
      “We have to stay together, so it’s annoying those things come out. I am sure there will be more in the future. That is all part of football.”
      Bruna Biancardi is a social media personality and modelCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      Lionel Messi ‘leaning towards snubbing new PSG contract and QUITTING club’ in shock summer transfer

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      LIONEL MESSI is leaning towards leaving PSG on a free transfer this summer, according to reports.The Argentine World Cup winner arrived in the French capital in August 2021 having spent his entire career at Barcelona.
      Lionel Messi in action for PSG during their French Cup defeat to Marseille with his future at the club up in the airCredit: Getty
      Recent reports had indicated that a possible contract renewal was on the cards.
      But Foot Mercato report that, although extending his stay in Paris remains an option, it does not appear to be the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s priority.
      David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami are known admirers and there have been persistent rumours of a return to Barca.
      A lucrative move to join old rival Cristiano Ronaldo is Saudi Arabia, however, does seem to be off the cards for now.
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      Messi, 35, has his eyes on the Copa America in 2024 and is determined to play at a high level to keep his sharpness.
      Messi struggled in his first season with the French giants notching six goals in 26 appearances in Ligue 1 although fared better in the Champions League with five goals in seven matches.
      The diminutive Argentine is enjoying a much better second season and so far has 10 goals and 10 assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches with four goals in five matches in the Champions League.
      PSG are currently sweating on Messi’s fitness as they prepare for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.
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      The star forward picked up a hamstring injury as PSG were eliminated from the French Cup by arch rivals Marseille last week.
      The Parisians sit five points clear of Marseille at the top of Ligue 1. More

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      Kylian Mbappe set to be named in PSG squad to face Bayern Munich as he makes dramatic injury recovery

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to be named in Paris Saint-Germain’s matchday squad against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, according to reports.The French forward suffered a thigh strain against Montpellier on February 1.
      Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury against Montpellier on February 1Credit: AP
      Mbappe, 24, was expected to be out for three weeks, which would have ruled him out of Tuesday night’s crunch clash.
      But he has since made a miraculous recovery, returning to training earlier today.
      He took part in a session involving players that did not play a big part in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Monaco.
      According to French paper Le Parisien, he is now expected to be involved on Tuesday night.
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      PSG’s form has suffered in Mbappe’s absence.
      They scraped past Toulouse in their first match following his injury, before then crashing out of the Coupe de France 2-1 at Marseille.
      Saturday’s awful 3-1 defeat at Monaco followed.
      Boss Christophe Galtier was also without Lionel Messi in the Principality.
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      The Argentine took part in a solo training session today and remains a doubt.
      Messi, 35, has been in stunning form for PSG this term – bagging 15 goals and laying on 14 assists 25 appearances in all competitions.
      Mbappe has also produced stunning figures, netting 25 goals and laying on six assists in 26 outings.
      Marco Verratti returned to training for the depleted French champions earlier today.
      But Renato Sanches and Nordi Mukiele remain missing.
      PSG are hoping to have Lionel Messi available against BayernCredit: Getty More