PSG loses at home in French league for 1st time this season
March 19, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Arnaud Kalimuendo scored against his boyhood club as leader Paris Saint-Germain was beaten 2-0 by Rennes in its first home loss in the French league this season on Sunday.
The win ended PSG's 35-match unbeaten run in the league at the Parc des Princes.
MATCHDAY: Barcelona hosts Madrid; Arsenal can stretch lead
March 19, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
SPAIN
Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the Spanish league aiming to deal a heavy blow to its rival's title defense. Madrid trails Barcelona by nine points and needs to win the latest “clasico” at Camp Nou.
Ronaldo included on Martínez’s first squad for Portugal
March 17, 2023 GMTLISBON, Portugal (AP) — New Portugal coach Roberto Martínez included Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad on Friday since taking over from Fernando Santos following the World Cup.
The 38-year-old Ronaldo was left out of Santos’ starting lineup for Portugal's knockout-phase games at the tournament in Qatar, including the quarterfinal loss to Morocco.
Unheralded coaches Digard and Still looking to stay unbeaten
March 17, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Didier Digard's digging in nicely at Nice and Will Still's still unbeaten at Reims.
The two young, unheralded coaches are making a name for themselves in the French league this season, and they head into this weekend's matches defending unbeaten records.
Amid Man United bids, UEFA head hints at owners rule review
March 15, 2023 GMTGENEVA (AP) — UEFA should rethink its rules that prevent clubs in related ownership from playing in the same competition such as the Champions League, its president Aleksander Čeferin said Wednesday.
Morocco coach backs Achraf Hakimi amid French investigation
March 13, 2023 GMTSALE, Morocco (AP) — Although implicated in a rape allegation in France, Achraf Hakimi was called into the Morocco squad Monday for friendly games against Brazil and Peru.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said the country supports the Paris Saint-Germain defender.
PSG striker Mbappe nets late goal as Brest beaten 2-1
March 11, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain refocused on its last shot at silverware this season in the French league and beat Brest 2-1 with a late Kylian Mbappe goal on Saturday.
Mbappe beat the offside trap to collect a throughball from Lionel Messi in the 90th minute and rounded goalkeeper Marco Bizot to slot into an empty net.
Jonathan David nets hat trick as Lille draws with Lyon 3-3
March 10, 2023 GMTLILLE, France (AP) — Lille striker Jonathan David notched a hat trick to become the top scorer in the French league and Lyon substitute Alexandre Lacazette netted two late goals to salvage a 3-3 draw on Friday.
PSG: Neymar undergoes ankle surgery in Doha
March 10, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Neymar underwent season-ending surgery on his damaged right ankle on Friday, Paris Saint-Germain said.
The 31-year-old Brazil forward “was successfully operated on late this morning at the Aspetar Hospital in Doha,” the Qatari-backed club said in a statement.
PSG shows limits in yet another early Champions League exit
March 9, 2023 GMTAfter Paris Saint-Germain was eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16 for the fifth time in seven years, Kylian Mbappé was not so surprised.
Reflecting on his team’s 3-0 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich on Wednesday, the France striker bluntly said what was on everyone's mind: This kind of performance against the biggest European teams is actually the maximum PSG can deliver.
PSG eliminated by Bayern Munich in Champions League last 16
March 9, 2023 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé will have to wait another year for a chance to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern Munich contained the World Cup stars and beat PSG 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals 3-0 on aggregate.
Bayern to try to contain PSG in last 16 of Champions League
March 7, 2023 GMTDUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann wants his team to “get at” Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappé wants to add more goals to his PSG scoring record.
MATCHDAY: Bayern Munich hosts PSG in the Champions League
March 7, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Bayern Munich leads Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the round of 16 of the Champions League. They will meet in the second leg at the Allianz Arena in Germany on Wednesday.
Champions League: Benfica heavy favorite against Brugge
March 6, 2023 GMTThriving and facing an opponent in crisis, Benfica couldn’t be in a better position to keep its good run going in the Champions League.
The Portuguese side will defend a 2-0 lead from the round-of-16 first leg against Club Brugge at home on Tuesday.
Neymar to undergo season-ending surgery on right ankle
March 6, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Neymar will undergo season-ending surgery on his damaged right ankle and will be out for up to four months, Paris Saint-Germain said on Monday.
Neymar will miss PSG's Champions League match at Bayern Munich on Wednesday and will be operated on in the coming days at a hospital in Doha, the Qatari-backed club said.
Mbappe becomes PSG’s all-time top scorer
March 4, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain's all-time leading scorer when he netted in added time of the 4-2 win over Nantes in the French league on Saturday.
Producing the sixth and last goal of the match gave Mbappe his 201st goal for PSG and eclipsed Edinson Cavani's record.
PSG’s Hakimi given preliminary charges on rape allegation
March 4, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was given preliminary charges of rape, French prosecutors said Friday.
The prosecutors' office in the Paris suburb of Nanterre said Hakimi was questioned on Thursday by investigators probing rape allegations.
MATCHDAY: Arsenal, City in action; Mbappé eyes record
March 3, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
ENGLAND
Arsenal will look to at least maintain its five-point lead atop the Premier League — and might even be thinking about end-of-the-season goal differential — when it hosts Bournemouth.
Marseille’s high hopes of domestic double left in tatters
March 2, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Marseille's hopes of a long-awaited trophy in the soccer-mad seaport are sinking.
A crushing 3-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last weekend allowed their bitter rival to move eight points clear at the top of the French league.
French officials probe rape accusation against PSG’s Hakimi
February 27, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — French prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into a rape accusation against Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, a judicial official said on Monday.
Mbappé and Messi combine as leader PSG wins 3-0 at Marseille
February 26, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Lionel Messi got the other goal as the World Cup final stars combined to give French league leader Paris Saint-Germain a 3-0 win at title challenger Marseille.
MATCHDAY: Man United v Newcastle in English League Cup final
February 25, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
ENGLAND
The first trophy of the season is up for grabs when Manchester United plays Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
Marseille targets French title as leader PSG pays visit
February 23, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Marseille has a genuine chance at winning the French title for the first time since 2010, especially if it beats league leader Paris Saint-Germain at home on Sunday.
Victory at a packed and vociferous Stade Velodrome stadium against bitter rival PSG would bring second-place Marseille to within two points of the defending champion.
Mbappe, Messi inspire PSG to 4-3 win against Lille
February 19, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain was only minutes away from a fourth consecutive loss on Sunday when Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi came to the rescue to avert a major crisis at the Qatari-backed club.
Neymar leaves field injured in PSG’s match against Lille
February 19, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — PSG forward Neymar was forced off the field on a stretcher Sunday after twisting his right ankle in a hard-fought 4-3 win against Lille in the French league.
Neymar picked up the injury at the start of the second half after the Brazil forward scored PSG's second goal before the interval.
MATCHDAY: PSG keen to end losing run, Man U hosts Leicester
February 18, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
FRANCE
Still reeling from three consecutive losses in all competitions, Paris Saint-Germain looks to bounce back against Lille in the league.
Qatar’s emir watches as PSG stumbles in Champions League
February 15, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Making a rare visit to the Parc des Princes, the emir of Qatar watched first hand as Paris Saint-Germain came up short on Europe's biggest stage once again.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was in the stands as Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé and the rest of an expensively assembled team lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich on Tuesday, putting the club in danger of another early exit from the Champions League.
Mbappé can’t save slumping PSG in CL loss to Bayern Munich
February 14, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Not even Kylian Mbappé's substitute appearance could end Paris Saint-Germain's slump, as it lost 1-0 at home to Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their round-of-16 Champions League clash.
Mbappé could face Bayern in ECL after rapid injury recovery
February 13, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has made an unexpectedly quick recovery from injury and Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier hopes he can face Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their round-of-16 Champions League clash.
Champions League back with Messi, Mbappé doubt, legal drama
February 13, 2023 GMTThe Champions League returns on Tuesday to a very different European soccer scene than it was before a three-month midseason break.
In the interim, Lionel Messi won his first World Cup title.
PSG lose again to Monaco on eve of Bayern Munich visit
February 11, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — A weakened Paris Saint-Germain lost a second straight game in all competitions to Monaco 3-1 in the French league on Saturday, three days before facing Bayern Munich.
Monaco climbed to third place, seven points behind a rattled PSG, whose lead was cut to five points after second-placed Marseille beat Clermont 2-0.
MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Brentford; PSG at Monaco
February 10, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
ENGLAND
Arsenal is hardly in panic mode after a surprise 1-0 loss to Everton but the Premier League leader will want to get back on track when Brentford visits Emirates Stadium.
Messi to be available for Champions League game with Bayern
February 10, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi will be available for the Champions League game against Bayern Munich on Tuesday despite being left out of the squad for this weekend's French league match at Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said Friday.
Rare home win for Marseille against rival PSG in French Cup
February 8, 2023 GMTMarseille celebrated its first home win against Paris Saint-Germain in more than a decade to reach the quarterfinals of the French Cup, beating its bitter rival 2-1 on Wednesday.
Cheered on by buoyant fans at a packed Stade Velodrome, Marseille had rarely looked so dominant against PSG since the Paris club started its supremacy in France after Qatari investors took over.
MATCHDAY: Man United hosts Leeds, PSG visits rival Marseille
February 7, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
ENGLAND
Manchester United can gain ground on Premier League leader Arsenal when it hosts manager-less Leeds. Relegation-fighting Leeds fired Jesse Marsch on Monday ahead of a double-header against third-place United.
Messi’s goal helps French leader PSG beat Toulouse 2-1
February 4, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — After Lionel Messi's second-half goal helped a lackluster Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 2-1 to move eight points clear at the top of the French league on Saturday, the team was urged to lighten their superstar's load.
Injured Mbappé out for 3 weeks, will miss Bayern 1st leg
February 2, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has been ruled out for three weeks with a left-thigh tear and will miss the first leg of Paris Saint-Germain's round-of-16 game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Sharp-shooter Balogun catching the eye at Reims this season
February 2, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé's twice-missed penalty for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night didn't change the result of that game, but it did allow Folarin Balogun to move past him in the league's scoring charts.
Mbappé off injured for PSG after missing twice-taken penalty
February 1, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé’s night went from bad to worse when he missed a twice-taken penalty for Paris Saint-Germain against Montpellier and blazed the rebound over the crossbar before limping off injured later in the game Wednesday.
Messi scores as PSG moves 5 points clear but Mbappe injured
February 1, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored and Kylian Mbappé missed a twice-taken penalty before getting injured as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier to move five points clear at the top of the French league on Wednesday.
PSG signing of Ziyech left hanging, Terem Moffi joins Nice
February 1, 2023 GMTParis Saint-Germain's attempt to sign Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech apparently hit a late snag Wednesday as the January transfer window came to a close without an official announcement from the clubs.
MATCHDAY: United aims to reach cup final; PSG without Neymar
January 31, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
ENGLAND
Manchester United's place in the League Cup final looks to be assured ahead of the second leg against Nottingham Forest in the semifinals.
Former Notre Dame midfielder Korbin Albert joins PSG women
January 31, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — American midfielder Korbin Albert has signed a contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain until 2025 after forgoing her remaining eligibility at Notre Dame.
Albert, of Grayslake, Illinois, was regarded as one of the best midfielders in college soccer.
Montpellier’s Mavididi hitting form again ahead of PSG test
January 30, 2023 GMTIt has been a long wait for Stephy Mavidi and Montpellier.
After more than a year without finding the net, the English striker scored two goals over the weekend, hitting form again at the right time — just before leader Paris Saint-Germain's visit on Wednesday.
PSG held to 1-1 draw after Reims equalizes in stoppage time
January 29, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Striker Folarin Balogun equalized deep into stoppage time as Reims earned a 1-1 draw at French league leader Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, keeping PSG three points ahead of second-place Lens.
MATCHDAY: Liverpool back in Brighton, Madrid chasing Barca
January 28, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
ENGLAND
Liverpool travels to Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Merseyside team was humbled by Brighton 3-0 this month in the Premier League and Jurgen Klopp called it his worst loss with the Reds.
Galtier concedes goalkeeper Keylor Navas could leave PSG
January 27, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier is unsure if he can retain goalkeeper Keylor Navas amid reported interest from Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
With the January transfer window closing soon, the 36-year-old Navas has been linked with a move after losing his starting position to Italy's European Championship-winning goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Record-chasing Mbappé has Cavani’s PSG mark in his sights
January 26, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé can close in further on Paris Saint-Germain's all-time scoring record when his team hosts Reims on Sunday.
Mbappé's tally of 196 goals for PSG means he is only four behind Edinson Cavani's record for the club.
PSG faces busy February with Bayern and Marseille tests
January 24, 2023 GMTThere's a busy February ahead for Paris Saint-Germain.
Next month will be packed with a series of big matches for PSG and likely to set the tone for the rest of the defending French champion's season.
World Cup star Mbappé gets 5 goals for PSG in French Cup win
January 23, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored five goals, including a 12-minute hat trick in the first half, as Paris Saint-Germain won 7-0 at amateur team Pays de Cassel in the French Cup on Monday to set up a round-of-16 match at bitter rival Marseille.
Bruised Ronaldo scores twice to edge showdown with Messi
January 19, 2023 GMTGrimacing in pain from his bruised cheekbone, Cristiano Ronaldo steadied himself before scoring from the penalty spot for his first goal in Saudi Arabia against a Paris Saint-Germain team featuring old foe Lionel Messi.
Sarabia leaves PSG for Wolves and relegation fight in EPL
January 17, 2023 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Spain winger Pablo Sarabia joined Wolverhampton from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as the relegation-threatened English club added another attacker to its squad for its bid to stay in the Premier League.
Leader PSG loses 1-0 at Rennes, Monaco routs Ajaccio 7-1
January 15, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé couldn't stop Paris Saint-Germain losing 1-0 at Rennes for a second straight away defeat in the French league on Sunday as its lead over second-place Lens dropped to three points.
MATCHDAY: Gunners-Spurs in London derby; PSG stars reunited
January 14, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
ENGLAND
Arsenal takes on Tottenham in the north London derby in a latest test of its Premier League title credentials. Arsenal's draw with Newcastle in its last league match was the first time it dropped points since October.
PSG upset after Paris mayor says its stadium is not for sale
January 14, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain was surprised and disappointed after city Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the club's Parc des Princes home was not for sale.
That meant PSG will not be able to buy its own ground outright.
Messi scores in 1st game after World Cup as PSG wins
January 11, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi scored in his first game since leading Argentina to the World Cup title as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 2-0 on Wednesday.
MATCHDAY: Messi returns for PSG; City plays in League Cup
January 10, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
FRANCE
Lionel Messi is expected to play his first game for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup victory with Argentina. Messi has been training normally with his teamates and coach Christophe Galtier expressed hopes the forward will be ready to take on last-place Angers in a French league match.
Ronaldo set to face PSG, Messi in first game in Saudi Arabia
January 9, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s first game in Saudi Arabia is set to be against Paris Saint-Germain and a possible reunion with his career-long rival Lionel Messi.
Messi vs. Mbappé Part II: World Cup stars chase Ballon d’Or
January 9, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi finally has something Kylian Mbappé already had with a World Cup winners' medal. Now Mbappé wants what Messi has won many times: the Ballon d'Or.
Late goals help PSG beat 3rd-tier Châteauroux in French Cup
January 6, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain needed two late goals to scrape a 3-1 win at third-tier Châteauroux in the French Cup round of 64 on Friday.
PSG coach Christophe Galtier rested star forwards Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Lionel Messi yet still started with seven international players against a side sitting in a lowly 14th place in the third division.
MATCHDAY: United-Everton in FA Cup; PSG rests star forwards
January 5, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
ENGLAND
The focus switches from the Premier League to the FA Cup as Manchester United goes for a seventh straight win in all competitions in a home match against struggling Everton to kick off the third round.
PSG coach hopes Messi can play next Wednesday
January 5, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier hopes World Cup winner Lionel Messi is ready to play in a French league game at home to Angers next Wednesday.
Leader PSG loses 3-1 at Lens for 1st defeat; Monaco in 4th
January 1, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain crumbled under pressure to lose 3-1 at Lens for its first defeat of the season on Sunday as second-place Lens cut the gap to four points and maintained its perfect home record.
MATCHDAY: France’s Lloris, Argentina’s Martinez meet in EPL
December 31, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
ENGLAND
The two goalkeepers in the World Cup final — France's Hugo Lloris and Argentina hero Emiliano Martinez — are set to meet again two weeks later as Tottenham hosts Aston Villa in the first Premier League game of 2023.
Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career
December 31, 2022 GMTLess than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and likely signalled the end of his career in elite club soccer.
PSG braced for tough test at Lens, without Messi and Neymar
December 30, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its toughest test of the season Sunday when it travels to play a Lens side which has won all of its home games.
Marseille pays tribute to Pelé before 6-1 win, Lens held 0-0
December 29, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Marseille paid tribute to Brazilian soccer great Pelé before routing Toulouse 6-1 to rise to third place Thursday, while Lens failed to keep pace with league leader Paris Saint-Germain after drawing 0-0 at Nice.
Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina
December 29, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé may always be haunted by France's loss in the World Cup final, but says he bears no bitterness over the way Argentina celebrated and won't let the defeat hold him back with Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar sent off for PSG after dive in 1st game since WCup
December 28, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 win against Strasbourg after the Brazil forward’s second-half dive in the penalty area Wednesday in his first match since the World Cup.
Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty; teen Ben Seghir shines
December 28, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — World Cup superstar Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty deep into stoppage time as unbeaten league-leader Paris Saint-Germain overcame Neymar's red card to scrape a 2-1 home win against Strasbourg on Wednesday.
PSG midfielder Verratti signs 2-year contract extension
December 28, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti signed a two-year contract extension Wednesday, tying him to the French champion until 2026.
The 30-year-old Italy international joined PSG from second-tier Italian champion Pescara in 2012 and made his 399th appearance for PSG against Strasbourg on Wednesday.
PSG stars Mbappé, Neymar fired up as French league resumes
December 27, 2022 GMTPARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain stars Kylian Mbappé and Neymar could take out their World Cup frustrations on struggling Strasbourg when the French league resumes on Wednesday.
MATCHDAY: City goes to Leeds; Mbappé, Neymar ready for PSG
December 27, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Wednesday:
ENGLAND
Manchester City travels to Leeds on Wednesday needing a point to move back up to second in the Premier League. Newcastle's win against Leicester on Boxing Day saw it move one point ahead of the reigning champions.
Tchouaméni shows at World Cup why Mbappé wanted him at PSG
December 12, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is finally getting his chance to play alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni with France into the World Cup semifinals and Morocco up next on Wednesday.
Morocco’s tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run
December 11, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leant back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.”
Yes, Morocco really is in the World Cup semifinals.
Mbappé to face good friend Hakimi in World Cup semifinal
December 11, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is going to meet his good friend Achraf Hakimi again at this World Cup.
Not like the first time in Qatar last week, when the France star went to visit his Paris Saint-Germain teammate at the Morocco team hotel in downtown Doha.