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PARIS SAINT GERMAIN

Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the club ousted Barcelona from the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 17, 2024
PSG exorcise old ghosts as Mbappe keeps Champions League dream alive
Another disappointing exit looked possible for the Qatar-owned club, which had gone out in the last 16 in five of the previous seven seasons.
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates after his goal against PSG during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Paris on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 11, 2024
Xavi says win over PSG proves Barca can still compete with Europe's best clubs
Barcelona is appearing in the last eight of the Champions League for the first time since 2020.
Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal against OGC Nice in Paris on Wednesday.
OLYMPICS
Mar 15, 2024
Mbappe presence at Olympics 'very difficult,' says Deschamps
Deschamps said the Euro 2024 tournament, shortly before the Games, "remains the priority."
PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the team's second goal on Tuesday in San Sebastian, Spain.
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2024
Mbappe double fires PSG past Real Sociedad to Champions League quarters
The electric Mbappe was impossible for Real Sociedad to shackle and his strikes after 15 and 56 minutes pushed PSG into the last eight.
Kylian Mbappe has reportedly informed PSG of his intention to leave at the end of the season.
SOCCER
Feb 16, 2024
Kylian Mbappe informs Paris Saint-Germain of intention to leave team
Mbappe declined to activate a clause that would allow him to remain with PSG for another year.
South Korea's Lee Kang-in celebrates after scoring against Qatar during their Group E match at the Asian Cup in Doha on Monday.
SOCCER
Jan 18, 2024
South Korea's Lee Kang-in reaching new heights under Jurgen Klinsmann
Klinsmann has made the 22-year-old the linchpin of his side since taking over a year ago.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe vies for the ball during the team's Champions League group match against Borussia Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Dec 14, 2023
PSG and Porto into Champions League last 16 as Newcastle exits
PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle.
Paris Saint-Germain fans ahead of a match against AC Milan last month
SOCCER
Nov 9, 2023
Amazon under fire over homophobic slurs in broadcast of PSG game
During the Sept. 24 match between bitter Ligue 1 rivals, thousands of PSG supporters chanted homophobic slogans referring to their opponents.
Al Hilal's new signing Neymar (left) holds the club's shirt as he poses with President Fahd bin Saad Al-Nafel during a signing event in Paris on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2023
Neymar joins Saudi club Al Hilal from PSG in two-year deal
French newspaper L'Equipe said the deal could net the Brazil star almost $175 million.
Paris Saint-Germain players line up before the team's club friendly against Inter Milan at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 2, 2023
Second straight tour shows PSG's commitment to Japanese market
The French superclub has experienced explosive growth in its global base, especially in Asia, since its 2011 takeover by Qatari ownership.
Neither Neymar (left) nor summer signing Lee Kang-in appeared for Paris Saint-Germain in the team's friendly against Inter at Tokyo's National Stadium on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023
Neymar sits out PSG's last Japan game in defeat to Inter
The Brazilian star, who is recovering from ankle surgery, drew loud cheers at the National Stadium but was not brought on by new manager Luis Enrique.
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) fights for the ball with PSG's Danilo Pereira during an international club friendly in Osaka on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 26, 2023
Kylian Mbappe specter looms over PSG draw with Al Nassr
The lack of star power for PSG was evident in the relatively modest crowd of 25,432 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai, who were left with little to cheer about on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 23, 2023
Kylian Mbappe's omission from PSG tour fuels Madrid move speculation
PSG gave no reason for the absence of France's captain, but 24-year-old has said for weeks that he is refusing to sign a new contract.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 14, 2023
Kylian Mbappe says he never discussed extending stay with PSG
With the player confirming he will leave when his contract expires in 2024, the Ligue 1 champion risks losing a huge asset for nothing in a year's time.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 4, 2023
PSG announces Lionel Messi won't return next season
The Argentinian was signed two seasons ago from Barcelona to help PSG win an elusive Champions League, but he failed in that aim.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 10, 2023
'Done deal': Source says Lionel Messi set for megabucks Saudi move
The deal would mean the Argentine potentially joining his archrival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League as the Gulf state lavishes its oil wealth on sport.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 4, 2023
Lionel Messi's future with PSG in doubt after suspension over unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
While Messi once looked set to extend his stay with PSG for another year, a source close to the club said he was now 'much more likely' to depart.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 21, 2023
Qatari bid for Manchester United poses questions over PSG's future
The tiny, gas-rich state is aiming even higher with its sights set on United, the most successful club in the history of the most powerful league in the world.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 17, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo to make Saudi debut in friendly against PSG
The highly anticipated showdown, which reportedly had more than 2 million online ticket requests, will take place in Riyadh on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 8, 2022
Neymar ready to carry the weight of a nation on his shoulders
The PSG star's form and attitude in the first three months of this season bode well ahead of Brazil's bid to win a record sixth World Cup crown.

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