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Maddison is the highest-ranked midfielder in a list dominated by attackers

Maddison ranked Europe's 'most valuable' midfielder

Kylian Mbappe is the highest-ranked player in CIES' list of 'most valuable' players in Europe. But Premier League-based players dominate the Top 10

Soccer • 07 Jan 20

Pablo Sarabia celebrates his late equaliser

Sloppy Real Madrid gift a draw to PSG

Paris St Germain fought back with two late goals to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in their Champions League clash at the Bernabeu.

Soccer • 26 Nov 19

PSG boss Tuchel tells Zidane to give up on Mbappe dream

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has told Zinedine Zidane to stop fantasising about prising away forward Kylian Mbappe, after the Real Madrid coach declared his admiration for his French compatriot ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash.

Soccer • 25 Nov 19

Ander Herrera: "I do not like looking at the past very much, but there were differences regarding the project and my importance within it."

Herrera reveals issues with role in United 'project'

Ander Herrera has revealed he left Manchester United because of a difference of opinion over his role in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Neymar (L) and Kylian Mbappe after PSG scored agaisnt Liverpool in last season's Champions League

PSG chief sure Mbappe will stay, hints Neymar can leave

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is "200%" certain Kylian Mbappe will remain with the club but appears to have questioned the commitment of Neymar.

Soccer • 17 Jun 19

Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers for France

Euro 2020 qualifying round-up

France returned to the top of Euro 2020 qualifying Group H with a 4-0 win in Andorra.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Pele taken to hospital in Paris

Pele has reportedly been taken to hospital in Paris as a precaution after falling ill.

Soccer • 03 Apr 19

Paris St Germain and their owners have consistently denied all claims that they have cheated

CAS uphold PSG request to shut down UEFA investigation

Paris St Germain's appeal against UEFA's decision to reopen an investigation into the Ligue 1 club's finances has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

Emiliano Sala's body was recovered from the English channel

Fellow players pay tribute to Emiliano Sala

Fellow footballing stars have paid tribute to Emiliano Sala after his body was recovered from the English Channel and formally identified.

Soccer • 08 Feb 19

Champions League wrap: PSG and Dortmund claim top spot

Paris Saint Germain reached the last 16 of the Champions League as superb first-half goals from Edinson Cavani and Neymar helped them to a 4-1 win at Red Star Belgrade.

Soccer • 11 Dec 18

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar both picked up knocks on international duty

Mbappe and Neymar in race to be fit to face Liverpool

Paris St Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are being closely monitored after both suffered injuries on international duty ahead of next week's Champions League clash with Liverpool.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Thierry Henry has drawn two and lost four of his first six game sin charge

Monaco owners back Henry as nightmare start continues

Monaco's owners have backed Thierry Henry as coach, just hours after his side were beaten 4-0 by Paris St Germain to extend Henry's winless run at his new club to six games.

Soccer • 12 Nov 18

Kylian Mbappe celebrates with the match ball and Neymar after the historic victory

Mbappe not satisfied with four-goal haul

Kylian Mbappe insisted he should have done better after his four-goal blitz fired Paris St Germain to a new Ligue 1 record.

Soccer • 08 Oct 18

Manchester City suffered a surprise first day defeat to Lyon

Guardiola ready for 'five finals' in Champions League

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City side they cannot afford another slip-up as they resume their Champions League campaign at Hoffenheim on Tuesday.

Soccer • 02 Oct 18

Thomas Lemar moved to Atletico Madrid early in the summer

Who are the new actors in changing European landscape?

We cast our eye over a few sub-plots worth watching over the next six months as the Champions League kicks off this week.

Soccer • 17 Sep 18

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Mbappe to replace Ron'

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

World Cup 2018 • 15 Jul 18

Didier Deschamps led France to only their second ever World Cup triumph

Life will never be the same, Deschamps tells his squad

France manager Didier Deschamps was left soaked in beer, champagne and sweat after celebrating World Cup glory with his delirious squad - a moment he will cherish alongside the crowning achievement of his playing career.

World Cup 2018 • 16 Jul 18

Roberto Martinez was left to rue missed opportunities

Not taking our chances cost us, says Martinez

Belgium paid the price for failing to take their chances against France but will now have to shake off their disappointment and focus on finishing third at the World Cup, manager Roberto Martinez said.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Kylian's coronation

From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World Cup. Here we predict the 2018 Galacticos...

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

A kiss on the forehead - Olivier Giroud plants a smacker on the goalscorer Samuel Umtiti

France outplay Belgium for a World Cup final place

Samuel Umtiti's 51st-minute header sent an impressive France into the World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Belgium in an absorbing first semi-final.

World Cup 2018 • 10 Jul 18

PSG Brazil striker Neymar for €222million

UEFA to review decision to clear PSG

UEFA's Club Financial Control Body will review its decision to clear French champions Paris St Germain of breaking Financial Fair Play rules after last year's transfer spending spree.

Soccer • 03 Jul 18

Kylian Mbappe is expected to start for France against Australia

Mbappe and Dembele look set to start for France

With several top-notch forwards at his disposal, France coach Didier Deschamps has tough choices to make ahead of his young team's World Cup opener against Australia and the experienced Olivier Giroud could find himself on the bench.

World Cup 2018 • 14 Jun 18