PSG defeats Dortmund to reach Champions League quarterfinals
With its fans cheering outside an empty stadium, Paris Saint-Germain finally reached the Champions League quarterfinals again by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Wednesday. PSG trailed 2-1 from the first leg in Germany, raising the possibility of a fourth straight elimination in the last-16 stage. Neymar ...
The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will be played without fans because of the spread of COVID-19, Paris police said Monday. The match will be played Wednesday at Parc des Princes. Dortmund leads 2-1 from the first leg. PSG said it took ...
Paris St. Germain is not close to reaching a deal with Barcelona that would take Neymar back to the Spanish champions as the Catalans have not met the French club's asking price for the Brazil forward, PSG's sporting director Leonardo said on Friday. Barca's attempt ...
Barcelona officials travel to Paris for Neymar talks: reports
Barcelona officials headed to France on Tuesday for talks with Paris Saint-Germain to seal a return to the Spanish club for Brazilian star Neymar, reports said. The club's director for football, retired French international Eric Abidal, and two other top club officials few to Paris ...
Takefusa Kubo's pathway to Europe coming into focus
I last wrote about FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo in this column a little over three months ago, reflecting on his impressive performance against reigning champion Kawasaki Frontale on the J. League's opening day. He's only gotten better, netting four goals and making an additional ...
After Ronaldo bruising in 2016, Toulouse's Gen Shoji eyes stopping Kylian Mbappe
Japan defender Gen Shoji has already endured a bruising experience against one global superstar in Cristiano Ronaldo, but hopes that experience will work in his favor when he confronts another in the shape of French World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe on Sunday. Shoji gets his ...
French footballing giants Paris Saint-Germain are launching their own cryptocurrency after announcing a new partnership with Socios.com, a blockchain company based in Malta. In a statement announcing the deal on Tuesday, Qatar-owned PSG did not reveal the length of the agreement or how much money ...
Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima had a busy day picking the ball out of the net Friday as 10-man club Metz fell 5-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. Edinson Cavani scored twice while Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lucas Moura also got on the ...
Kumagai helps Olympique Lyonnais capture consecutive Champions League titles
Japan defender Saki Kumagai lifted the UEFA Women's Champions League crown for the second time as defending champion Olympique Lyonnais beat French rival Paris Saint Germain 7-6 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Thursday. Playing in defensive midfield, Kumagai fulfilled her duty by ...
Paris St. Germain on Tuesday issued a terse "no comment" following reports in England that the French champions had approached Jose Mourinho to become their new manager. Sky Sports News flashed the development across their programming, billing it "Breaking News" and citing "Sky sources." Other ...
Fallout from incident with Chelsea fans may be extreme
The condemnation of the racist thugs who refused to allow a black man to enter the train in the Paris Metro was immediate and widespread. Led by Chelsea, the club the mindless morons were following for the game against Paris St. Germain, there were calls ...
David Beckham will help promote soccer in China by taking a role as a global ambassador for the game in the world's most populous country. The former captain of England's national team, who joined French club Paris Saint-Germain in January, will visit China this year ...
