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PSG remain optimistic of keeping Mbappe

Paris St Germain remain hopeful of persuading Kylian Mbappe to sign a new contract.

The Argentinian was to the fore as the champions battled back for victory

European wrap: Di Maria on the mark as PSG edge Lille

Angel Di Maria scored a late winner as Paris St Germain came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Lille at the Parc des Princes.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Sergio Busquets, Cesar Azpilicueta and Eric Garcia of Spain argue with referee Anthony Taylor

Mbappe goal showed flaw in offside law - UEFA ref chief

UEFA's referees' chief Roberto Rosetti believes the wording of the offside law needs to be improved in the wake of Kylian Mbappe's controversial winner in Sunday's Nations League final.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Raheem Sterling is willing to leave Manchester City

Sterling willing to leave City for more playing time

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling would be willing to leave the Premier League club and move abroad.

Soccer • 14 Oct 21

Lionel Messi is quickly settling into Parisian life

Messi settling into life in Paris after Barcelona shock

Having to leave Barcelona came as a shock to Lionel Messi, but the Argentina forward said familiar faces have helped him to settle at Paris St Germain.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

(L to R): Neymar, Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Messi & Ronaldo on Ballon d'Or shortlist yet again

Six-time winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time victor, were among the 30 names revealed on Friday for the Ballon d'Or award.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Kylian Mbappe can sign a pre-contract agreement with another club in January

Mbappe: I told PSG in July that I wanted to leave

Kylian Mbappe says he told Paris Saint-Germain in July that he wanted to leave and criticised the club's handling of his failed move to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 04 Oct 21

Kylian Mbappe is out of contract next summer

Leonardo confident Mbappe will extend PSG contract

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo is confident Kylian Mbappe will extend his contract with the club and criticised Real Madrid's attempts to sign the French striker during the transfer window.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Real Madrid reportedly set to miss out on Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid appear set to miss out on Mbappe

Real Madrid look set to miss out on landing Kylian Mbappe as Paris St Germain step up their efforts to tie the French star to a lucrative new contract.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Messi named in PSG matchday squad for first time

Lionel Messi is set to make his Paris Saint-Germain debut on Sunday after being named in the squad to play at Reims.

Soccer • 29 Aug 21

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly keen on a move to Real Madrid

Transfer wrap: PSG say Real's Mbappe bid is too low

Paris St Germain have rejected an offer from Real Madrid for France superstar Kylian Mbappe saying the offer was "not sufficient", while Atletico Madrid have signed Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin.

Soccer • 25 Aug 21

The agony of his penalty shootout miss is etched on the face of Kylian Mbappe

Deflated Deschamps defends Mbappe after Euros exit

Didier Deschamps admitted France's penalty shootout elimination "hurts" but stood by Kylian Mbappe who saw his crucial spot-kick saved in the shootout as Switzerland reached the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 29 Jun 21

Yann Sommer reacts after saving the decisive penalty

Mbappe misses as France exit Euro 2020 on penalties

Kylian Mbappe saw his crucial penalty saved in the shoot-out as Euro 2020 favourites France were eliminated by Switzerland in the last 16.

Soccer • 28 Jun 21

Kylian Mbappe (R) and Olivier Giroud at French training last Thursday

Lloris insists Giroud-Mbappe row 'normal'

France captain Hugo Lloris insisted there were no rifts in the camp as he played down the public spat between strikers Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud.

Soccer • 14 Jun 21

The PSG star has another year left on his contract

Mbappe to stay at PSG next season, says club president

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe will stay at the Ligue 1 club next season, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said, responding to media speculation about the French international's future.

Soccer • 07 Jun 21

Mbappe delighted to team up with Benzema at Euro 2020

Kylian Mbappe said he is delighted at the prospect of teaming up with Karim Benzema in the French side at next month's European Championship.

Soccer • 20 May 21

Kylian Mbappe's loss would be a huge blow for City

Mbappe a doubt for PSG ahead of second leg with City

Paris St Germain will make a late decision on Kylian Mbappe's fitness for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.

Soccer • 03 May 21

The PSG duo are eyeing another Champions League final appearance

'They're too good' - Guardiola on Mbappe and Neymar

The threat of Paris St Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe can give opposition managers sleepless nights, said Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, adding his side must find a way to stop the duo in tonight's Champions League semi-final first leg.

Soccer • 28 Apr 21

Marcos Llorente was on the mark for Atletico

European wrap: Atletico stretch lead, PSG close in

Atletico Madrid stretched their lead in LaLiga to three points with a 5-0 rout of Eibar while rivals Real Madrid were held to a draw.

Soccer • 18 Apr 21

Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal ruled out for offside

Euro round-up: Juve fall 10 points behind leaders Inter

Juventus' stranglehold on the Scudetto loosened even further after a 1-0 defeat at home to struggling Benevento left the Bianconeri 10 points adrift of Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Soccer • 21 Mar 21

Neymar and Mbappe training ahead of last season's Champions League final

Neymar says wants PSG stay, hopes Mbappe remains too

Paris St Germain forward Neymar said he wants to remain at the Ligue 1 champions and hopes Kylian Mbappe will also pledge his future to the club.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Kylian Mbappe became just the second teenager ever to score a World Cup final goal against Croatia in 2018

Mbappe out of Croatia clash after contracting Covid-19

France forward Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for Covid-19, the France Football Federation has announced.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

Juan Bernat scores his team's third goal

Dominant PSG stroll into Champions League final

Paris St Germain are one win away from Champions League glory after claiming an emphatic 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in the semi-final in Lisbon.

Soccer • 18 Aug 20

Kylian Mbappe leaves the Stade de France on crutches

Mbappe to miss PSG's Champions League quarter-final

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out for three weeks after he suffered an ankle injury in Friday's French Cup final win over St Etienne.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

PSG celebrate their victory over St Etienne

Mbappe injury and mass brawl mars PSG's cup final win

An injury to Kylian Mbappe and a mass brawl tarnished Paris St Germain's Coupe de France final win over St Etienne.

Soccer • 25 Jul 20