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OVIEDO, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid CF at Carlos Tartiere on August 24, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Bruno Pena

Mbappe says mental health remains taboo in elite sport

France captain Kylian Mbappe said top athletes are still reluctant to speak freely about mental health because they fear being judged, adding that his passion for the game is what keeps him from becoming disillusioned with football.

Soccer • 10 Sep

NANTES, FRANCE - AUGUST 17: Vitinha of PSG acknowledges the fans following the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between FC Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain FC at Stade de la Beaujoire on August 17, 2025 in Nantes, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

European Wrap: PSG title defence starts with Nantes win

Vitinha celebrated captaining Paris St Germain for the first time with the only goal as the Ligue 1 champions launched their latest title defence with a hard-fought victory at Nantes.

Soccer • 19 Aug

Reece James lifts the Club World Cup trophy

Chelsea's 'big statement' win over PSG delights James

Reece James felt Chelsea made "a big statement" to their rivals by producing a major upset to beat Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup final.

Soccer • 14 Jul

Cole Palmer #10, Tosin Adarabioyo #4, Marc Guiu #38 and Tyrique George #32 of Chelsea FC celebrate victory following the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherfor

Chelsea pick PSG apart to win the Club World Cup

Cole Palmer produced a sensational performance to propel Chelsea to a stunning 3-0 victory over Paris St Germain in Sunday's Club World Cup final.

Soccer • 13 Jul

Fabian Ruiz #8 of Paris Saint-Germain scores against Real Madrid in 2025 Club World Cup semi-final

PSG brush Madrid aside to reach Club World Cup final

European champions Paris St-Germain produced a blistering performance to power into the Club World Cup final with a 4-0 rout of Real Madrid.

Soccer • 10 Jul

Achraf Hakimi celebrates with goalscorer Ousmane Dembele in PSG's win against Bayern Munich

Nine-man PSG stun Bayern to set up Real Madrid showdown

Nine-man Paris Saint-Germain booked a Club World Cup semi-final showdown with Real Madrid after a remarkable 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 05 Jul

Igor Jesus of Botafogo celebrates with teammates after scoring

PSG stunned by Botafogo defeat at Club World Cup

Brazil's Botafogo withstood waves of attacks from Paris St Germain to stun the European champions 1-0 and throw Group B at the Club World Cup wide open.

Soccer • 20 Jun

Luis Enrique: "I always think about my daughter"

Enrique 'very emotional' after PSG claim ultimate glory

Luis Enrique admitted he was "very emotional" as Paris St Germain fans paid a touching tribute to his late daughter after the French club claimed a record Champions League final victory to win the trophy for the first time

Soccer • 01 Jun

Jorginho consoles teammate and captain Martin Odegaard

Odegaard backs Arsenal to learn from European exit

Martin Odegaard has insisted Arsenal must stick together following their "painful" exit from the Champions League which left them trophyless for another season.

Soccer • 08 May

Rice calls for courage from Arsenal players in Paris

Declan Rice said Arsenal need to have "big balls" to deliver the biggest night in the club's history by overcoming the odds to beat Paris St Germain and book their place in the Champions League final.

Soccer • 06 May

Emiliano Martinez enjoys provoking rival fans, whether playing for Argentina or Aston Villa

Old France foe Martinez enjoying Villa's trip to PSG

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez upped the ante ahead of an expected hostile visit to Paris by wearing a French cap with a picture of the four recent trophies Argentina have won.

Soccer • 08 Apr

Arne Slot applauded a magnificent contribution from his 'best goalkeeper in the world' in Paris

Slot lauds Alisson display for 'lucky' Liverpool

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits his side were lucky in their late 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain in the French capital having been dominated for almost all of their Champions League last 16 first leg.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Al-Hilal's Neymar reacts after suffering injury during the AFC Champions League elite match against Esteghlal in November

Neymar has €150m Al-Hilal contract terminated

Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal with his contract terminated by mutual consent.

Soccer • 28 Jan

Harry Kane fires home a penalty for Bayern Munich

European round-up: Kane sends Bayern back to the top

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich earned a 3-0 win over Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.

Soccer • 03 Nov 24

Ousmane Dembele has already netted four times for Paris St Germain this season

Failure to 'comply' sees Dembele axed from PSG squad

Arsenal have been dealt a major boost on the eve of their Champions League clash against Paris St Germain after Luis Enrique confirmed Ousmane Dembele has been axed from his squad.

Soccer • 30 Sep 24

Kylian Mbappe spent almost seven years at Paris St Germain

PSG score a win over Mbappe in compensation row

Kylian Mbappe has failed to obtain an order forcing his former club Paris St Germain to pay him €55m in what he claims are unpaid wages and bonuses.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

The Uruguayan midfielder is set to be fifth signing for United in this window

Transfers: United agree initial deal for PSG's Ugarte

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to sign Paris St Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

Soccer • 27 Aug 24

Eddie Howe cuts an animated figure on the touchline at the Parc des Princes

Howe laments penalty decision, VAR official stood down

The VAR official involved in the decision to award Paris St Germain a controversial last-gasp penalty to salvage a Champions League draw against Newcastle has been stood down from duty on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 29 Nov 23

Champions League: PSG 1-1 Newcastle recap

An injury-ravaged Newcastle were in Paris to take on PSG in Champions League action...

Soccer • 28 Nov 23

The Parc des Princes hosts Paris St Germain v Newcastle tonight

Disorder in Paris ahead of PSG v Newcastle

Newcastle fans have been warned to stay safe in Paris after trouble flared briefly ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Paris St Germain.

Soccer • 28 Nov 23

Kylian Mbappe scored PSG's opener tonight

Champions League wrap: PSG outclass AC Milan

Paris St Germain claimed a 3-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League to go top of Group F, while Barcelona moved a step closer to reaching the knockout stages after a 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Soccer • 25 Oct 23

Eddie Howe celebrates with his players at the final whistle

Howe keeping feet on ground after pulverising PSG

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will not allow Newcastle to get ahead of themselves despite seeing them dismantle Champions League giants Paris St Germain.

Soccer • 05 Oct 23

Anfield has also been touted as a possible destination for Mbappe for the coming season, but Klopp has been quick to pour cold water on those rumour

Klopp dismisses talk of Liverpool loan deal for Mbappe

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has laughed off suggestions the club are in the running to put together a loan deal for Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer • 01 Aug 23

There is a rush of interest in Mbappe - but where will he start the new season?

Chelsea and Barcelona eye Mbappe player-plus-cash deals

Chelsea and Barcelona are understood to be the clubs working hardest to pull off a player-plus-cash deal for Paris St Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer • 31 Jul 23

Louise Quinn in action for Birmingham City

Transfer wrap: Louise Quinn pens new Birmingham deal

Republic of Ireland centre-half Louise Quinn has signed a new two-year deal with Birmingham City.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23