6 d. ago Lyon and PSG have lessons to learn after careless performances in Europe

Both clubs threw away convincing leads in England last week. They need to get their seasons back on track quicklyBy Get French Football NewsHubris cost Lyon last week and it almost cost PSG too. “We thought we were too good,” admitted Ousmane Dembélé after PSG conceded three goals at Villa Park and were nearly knocked out of the Champions League. “We eased off a bit. We thought it was over but big matches are like that,” said Malick Fofana after Lyon’s spectacular three-goal collapse against Manchester United did cost them a place in the Europa League semi-finals. “It is a match I won’t forget,” added Fofana, who knows that Lyon – like PSG – will have to re-engage if their season is to end well.With a derby at Saint-Étienne on Sunday, Lyon had no time for a postmortem. But for Paulo Fonseca, one thing was clear. “We led 4-2 with one less player on the pitch but we celebrated the 4-2 too much when the match was not finished,” said the Lyon manager after his team’s 5-4 defeat at Old T...

Politics

1 week ago Marcus Rashford's Man United return latest after Wayne Rooney admission

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford starred for Aston Villa as they fell just short of victory against PSG in the Champions League

Events

1 week ago Youri Tielemans reveals Aston Villa's next move after heroic Champions League exit

Aston Villa midfielder perplexed by finale of the heroic defeat to PSG but believes Unai Emery's men will now be inspired to produce a big finish to their Premier League campaign

Sport

1 week ago A stylish midfield and electric attack – PSG a team to be feared for Arsenal

The Gunners beat Real Madrid in the quarters as PSG edged past Aston Villa.

Events

1 week ago Aston Villa’s Champions League heartbreak through the eyes of Prince William and George

Prince William and Prince George experienced an emotional rollercoaster as father and son watched Aston Villa narrowly miss out on a Champions League semi-final place after defeat to Paris Saint-German.

Politics

1 week ago Villa thriller shows PSG remain an antidote to sterile systems football | David Hytner

Luis Enrique’s fearlessness sets apart arguably the most watchable team in Europe after years of disappointmentLuis Enrique had one word to describe Gianluigi Donnarumma. “Sensationnel,” the Paris Saint-Germain manager said, switching briefly into French from his native Spanish; no translation required.Donnarumma was the difference for PSG against Aston Villa on Tuesday night, the goalkeeper making five saves in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park, three of them, well, sensational, as his team just about got the job done, losing 3-2 on the night having been 2-0 up but advancing 5-4 on aggregate. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Real reason behind Aston Villa vs PSG Europa League anthem blunder revealed as UEFA reach punishment verdict

The Champions League anthem was missing for the big night at Villa Park, leaving players confused

Sport

1 week ago Marcus Rashford 'frustration' laid bare while Liverpool claim speaks volumes after heartbreak

Marcus Rashford turned in a stunning second-half display for Aston Villa against PSG in the Champions League, but the Man Utd loanee's mixed form is still causing frustration

Politics

1 week ago PSG could face UEFA punishment over Marcus Rashford incident during Champions League clash

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, but UEFA could sanction them after items were thrown at Marcus Rashford

Sport

1 week ago Reason for Europa League anthem blunder ahead of Aston Villa vs PSG revealed

The wrong anthem was played before kick-off at Villa Park, sparking confusion and amusement around the ground

Politics

1 week ago Marcus Rashford sends defiant Aston Villa message after Man United loanee suffers disappointment

Marcus Rashford played a key role in Aston Villa's win over PSG in the Champions League but it wasn't enough to see them progress

Politics

1 week ago Aston Villa fall short of heroic comeback against PSG – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Lars Sivertsen as Aston Villa go out swinging in the Champions LeagueRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today; so close for Aston Villa. At 2-0 down on the night and 5-1 on aggregate it all looked over before they rallied thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn and Ezri Konsa. Marcus Rashford played brilliantly and in the final 30 minutes the hosts had chances to take it to extra-time. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Aston Villa created unforgettable Champions League memories but the future is uncertain

Villa’s valiant comeback attempt against PSG in the quarter-finals fell short and it’s unclear whether they’ll be back

Sport

1 week ago Best photos of Prince William watching football as Aston Villa crash out of Champions League against PSG

William was joined by his son George at Villa Park to watch their team's spirited performance against PSG in the Champions League quarter-final second leg

Politics

1 week ago 'Exemplary' John McGinn lauded by French media as Aston Villa captain hits back at PSG doubters

Maxifoot named the Scotland midfielder the man of the match in Tuesday's massive Champions League clash

Events

1 week ago Aston Villa Champion League’s heartbreak through the eyes of Prince William and George

Prince William and Prince George experienced an emotional rollercoaster as father and son watched Aston Villa narrowly miss out on a Champions League semi-final place after defeat to Paris Saint-German.

Politics

1 week ago Unai Emery blasted for Marcus Rashford decision before latest update on Man Utd transfer

Marcus Rashford was praised for his performance during Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, only to be substituted by Unai Emery

Politics

1 week ago Aston Villa vs PSG viewers blown away by presenter: "Amazon Prime are very lucky!"

PSG's Champions League quarter-final victory over Aston Villa was an entertaining one after five goals on show at Villa Park, but another exciting aspect was presenter Alex Aljoe conducting interview in different languages

Politics

1 week ago Daniel Sturridge hails Marcus Rashford’s resurgence at Aston Villa: ‘He’s proven everyone wrong’

Rashford starred for Villa as they pushed PSG to the edge in their Champions League quarter-final second leg

Politics

1 week ago When dust settles on PSG exit Aston Villa will be proud of their progress | Ben Fisher

The disappointment on show after a valiant quarter-final defeat shows just how far Unai Emery’s team have comeIt was the 57th minute when Unai Emery made a series of small circles with his hands as the pulses of everyone else in this stadium began to race that little bit quicker. Emery tapped his temples, reminding his Aston Villa players to stay focused, but, really, who was he kidding? Ezri Konsa had just side-footed a shot in off a post to earn Villa the lead on the night and, with the help of a tail wind from the Holte End, this stadium felt liftoff. And not for the first time. The noise was so loud and the atmosphere so fervent that it seemed worth checking on the foundations of this grand old ground.Villa won the match and, though they lost the tie, this was a night they will always remember. It is also an evening when, once they have fully digested the drama of rousing from 5-1 down on aggregate, they will surely reflect on the strides they have made, particula...

Politics