Kylian Mbappe said on Tuesday he would remain with French champion Paris Saint-Germain next season "whatever happens," despite constant speculation over his future. "I'm here. I'm part of the project for a fourth year," Mbappe, 21, told BeIn Sport during halftime of PSG's 4-0 win ...
French league faces questions about early end as European neighbors move to resume play
It is the land of the world champions, but is it really a soccer country? That is the question some in France have been asking this week as the country's European neighbors work to bring the sport back after the coronavirus shutdown. Debate has raged ever ...
Soccer's sponsors worry about paying for nothing as coronavirus drought continues
With stadiums dark, match shirts folded in closets and most players confined at home, soccer's sponsors have lost all visibility and are growing restless. European clubs are struggling to offer their 'partners' a return on their investments as sport grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. "We're trying ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
