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In-form Karim Benzema was on the mark against Atletico Madrid

European round-up: Real claim derby bragging rights

Real Madrid restored their eight-point lead at the top of LaLiga as they beat city rivals Atletico 2-0 to claim their 10th straight win in all competitions.

Soccer • 12 Dec 21

Atletico players celebrate their progress

Champions League wrap: Atletico through to last 16

Atletico Madrid snatched a place in the Champions League last 16 as they won 3-1 at Porto in a tense and ill-tempered game which saw both sides have a man sent off.

Soccer • 07 Dec 21

Lionel Messi with his seventh Ballon D'Or before PSG's against against Nice

Lionel Messi: 'I've never tried to be the best'

Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi said he's grateful to be named among the greatest players in world soccer, but the Argentina forward stressed he does not attach too much importance to individual glory.

Soccer • 04 Dec 21

Ilkay Guendogan is desperate for Manchester City to go one better this season

City on a mission to return to Champions League final

Manchester City are determined to return to the Champions League final and will use their disappointment of losing last season's showpiece as motivation, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said.

Soccer • 23 Nov 21

Diallo issued a statement through her lawyer

Diallo denies accusations she had Hamraoui attacked

Paris St Germain Women midfielder Aminata Diallo has criticised the "artificial dramatisation" of a rivalry between her and team-mate Kheira Hamraoui.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

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

Herrera has wallet nabbed in Bois de Boulogne

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera had his wallet stolen while driving through the Bois de Boulogne, the sprawling Paris park notorious for prostitution, multiple sources confirmed on Wednesday.

Soccer • 27 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

Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe train at Camp des Loges in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in advance of PSG's clash with Manchester City

Guardiola concerned by potent threat of PSG

Pep Guardiola admits Paris St Germain will take some stopping as Manchester City travel to France in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Soccer • 27 Sep 21

Lionel Messi may miss his new team's Champions League clash with Manchester City

Messi could be a doubt for Man City clash

Lionel Messi could be a doubt for Paris St Germain's Champions League showdown with Manchester City next week as he faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of his knee injury.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

Ilkay Gundogan faces a spell on the sidelines

Gundogan joins City injury list ahead of crunch period

Manchester City's injury problems are mounting ahead of a crucial week of big matches with the news that Ilkay Gundogan is the latest player needing treatment.

Soccer • 20 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

Lionel Messi will have to wait for his PSG debut

Pochettino won't rush Messi into making PSG debut

Paris St Germain will not rush Lionel Messi into action following his signing from Barcelona earlier this week.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

PSG have signed players - including Messi - on free transfers

PSG confident they will comply with any UEFA salary cap

Paris St Germain are confident they will be fully able to comply with whatever financial regulations UEFA puts in place, amid reports European football's governing body will propose a salary cap.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Lionel Messi was officially unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player today.

Updated Messi sets sights on Champions League glory with PSG

Lionel Messi is impatient to start work on the task of winning trophies with Paris St Germain after his stunning departure from Barcelona.

Motorsport • 11 Aug 21

Lionel Messi: "Everything about the club matches my football ambitions."

'I'll help build something special' - Messi joins PSG

Paris St Germain have confirmed the signing of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. The 34-year-old, who has left Barcelona as a free agent after 21 years, has joined the Ligue 1 giants on a two-year deal with the option of a third.

Soccer • 11 Aug 21

PSG are confident that signing Messi would drive up their commercial revenues, both in Europe and in South America

PSG confident that Messi signing would be profitable

Paris St Germain are confident signing Lionel Messi would be profitable in the long run and hope to complete a deal within a week.

Soccer • 06 Aug 21

Donnarumma was crowned Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament

Euro 2020 winner Donnarumma joins PSG on free transfer

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has joined Paris St Germain on a five-year deal after leaving Serie A club AC Milan on a free transfer.

Soccer • 14 Jul 21

PSG sign Madrid defender Ramos on free transfer

Paris St Germain have signed Spain defender Sergio Ramos on a free transfer after he left La Liga club Real Madrid, the French Ligue 1 side announced.

Soccer • 08 Jul 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

Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel will lock horns tomorrow before both clubs meet again the Champions League final later this month

Guardiola: Chelsea league clash has no bearing on final

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday comes too early to have any bearing on the Champions League final.

Soccer • 07 May 21

Mount challenges Chelsea to 'achieve greatness'

Mason Mount has challenged Chelsea to "achieve greatness" by toppling favourites Manchester City to win the Champions League.

Soccer • 06 May 21

Pep Guardiola: 'What the players have done this season is incredible'

City boss Guardiola salutes 'incredible' players

Pep Guardiola saluted his "incredible" players after Manchester City produced a superb performance to reach their first Champions League final.

Soccer • 05 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

Martens brace helps Barca into Champions League final

Dutch winger Lieke Martens struck twice in the first half as Barcelona beat Paris St Germain 2-1 in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final to go through with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 02 May 21