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Three men arrested over attack on PSG star Hamraoui

French police have arrested three men over last year's assault on Paris Saint Germain and national football team star Kheira Hamraoui, prosecutors said today.

Soccer • 14 Sep 22

Mauricio Pochettino's stint in Paris is over

PSG sack Pochettino and appoint Christophe Galtier

Paris St Germain have appointed Christophe Galtier as their new coach after announcing the long-expected departure of Mauricio Pochettino.

Soccer • 05 Jul 22

The French attacker recently opted to stay at PSG

Mbappe ranked world's most valuable player

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is the most valuable soccer player in the world, according to Swiss research group CIES Football Observatory, followed by Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and new Manchester City recruit Erling Haaland.

Soccer • 07 Jun 22

Antonio Conte: 'This is not right or fair for me or for the clubs involved.'

'Don't invent fake news' - Conte crushes PSG rumours

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has described speculation linking him with the Paris St Germain job as "fake news".

Soccer • 29 Apr 22

David Alaba (L) celebrates with Karim Benzema

Euro wrap: Benzema misses two pens but Real march on

Real Madrid moved closer to the La Liga title as they beat Osasuna 3-1, despite Karim Benzema missing two penalties.

Soccer • 20 Apr 22

Leo Messi: "Fans deserve to be recognised for their support."

Messi signs $20m deal to promote crypto fan token firm

Lionel Messi has signed an agreement worth more than $20m [€18m] to promote digital fan token company Socios.com.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Nasser Al-Khelaifi: "Everybody is against it."

Super League 'doesn't exist' insists PSG president

There is no potential for the European Super League to be resurrected, according to European Club Association chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi.

Soccer • 29 Mar 22

Lionel Messi and Neymar were let know what the fans thought of the midweek Champions League debacle

Euro round-up: Neymar and Messi booed by PSG fans

Neymar and Lionel Messi were booed by their own fans during Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 win over Bordeaux on Sunday.

Soccer • 13 Mar 22

Karim Benzema on his way to his second-half hat-trick

Champions League recap: Real Madrid 3-1 PSG

A 16-minute second-half hat-trick from Karim Benzema turns the tie on its head as Real Madrid come from behind against PSG to advance to the quarter-finals 3-2 on aggregate.

Soccer • 09 Mar 22

Mbappe celebrates his injury-time winner against Real Madrid

Mbappe magic sinks Real Madrid at the death

Kylian Mbappe struck in stoppage time to clinch Paris St Germain a 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.

Soccer • 15 Feb 22

Karim Benzema celebrates his opening goal

European wrap: Real pounce early to extend La Liga lead

Karim Benzema scored two goals in the opening seven minutes to send leaders Real Madrid eight points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao.

Soccer • 22 Dec 21

PSG to face Real Madrid after Champions League redraw

Paris St Germain will face Real Madrid in a titanic clash in the last 16 of the Champions League while Manchester United take on Atletico Madrid after UEFA declared the original draw void due to a technical error in the process.

Soccer • 15 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

European wrap: Messi assists hat-trick, Napoli stay top

Lionel Messi delivered a hat-trick of assists as Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat 10-man Saint-Etienne 3-1.

Soccer • 28 Nov 21

Lionel Messi scored his first league goal for Paris St Germain

Euro wrap: Messi rescues PSG, Xavi gets first Barca win

Lionel Messi came to the rescue for 10-man Paris St Germain as they strengthened their grip at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win over Nantes.

Soccer • 20 Nov 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's first goal for PSG was one to savour

Manchester City no match for magical Messi and PSG

Lionel Messi scored his first Paris Saint-Germain goal in a 2-0 win as the French club exacted a modicum of revenge for their loss to Manchester City in last season's Champions League semi-finals.

Soccer • 28 Sep 21

Moise Kean scored his first goal for Juve since returning to Turin on loan from Everton

European wrap: Wins for Juventus, PSG and Real Madrid

Juventus earned their first win of the Serie A season at the fifth attempt after a 3-2 win at Spezia that lifted Massimiliano Allegri's side out of the bottom three.

Soccer • 22 Sep 21

Lionel Messi exchanged a glance with manager Mauricio Pochettino as he left the pitch

Messi subbed on home debut as PSG grab late winner

Substitute Mauro Icardi struck a last-minute winner as Paris St Germain beat Lyon 2-1 on Lionel Messi's home debut at the Parc des Princes.

Soccer • 20 Sep 21

Lionel Messi (R) was unable to help PSG beat the Belgians

Champions League: PSG held by Brugge, Real edge Inter

Paris Saint-Germain started with Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in attack but had to settle for a point at Club Brugge while Real Madrid scored a late winner against Inter Milan.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Moise Kean's error led to Napoli's winner

European wrap: Napoli add to Juventus woes

It continues to be no Cristiano Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after defeat at Napoli on Saturday in Serie A.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Messi and Neymar in training on Thursday

Pochettino coy over PSG's Messi debut plans

Lionel Messi may be in the Paris Saint-Germain squad for their Ligue 1 visit to Brest on Friday, manager Mauricio Pochettino said but he remained tight-lipped on whether the six-times Ballon d'Or winner would finally make his debut.

Soccer • 19 Aug 21

European wrap: PSG unveil their galaxy of stars

Gareth Bale returned to Real Madrid's starting line-up and Lionel Messi was introduced to Paris St Germain's fans as both clubs made winning starts to the new season.

Soccer • 14 Aug 21

Barca member files court complaint over Messi transfer

A Barcelona member has filed complaints with a French court and the European Commission with the aim of blocking Lionel Messi's potential move to Paris St Germain, according to documents seen by Reuters.

Soccer • 09 Aug 21

Mauricio Pochettino: "It's very important for us to feel the confidence of the club."

Mauricio Pochettino extends PSG deal until 2023

Paris St Germain have extended the contract of manager Mauricio Pochettino and his staff until the end of June 2023.

Soccer • 23 Jul 21