4 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Garnacho and Nkunku set for blockbuster swap?

Today’s rumours are still feeling that late-Sunday fileDespite a breakthrough season at Paris Saint-Germain, where he registered double digits for both goals and assists in Ligue 1 and made a sizeable contribution to the club’s maiden Champions League triumph, Bradley Barcola finds himself as the odd one out in Luis Enrique’s forward line. Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia appear to be in the box seats for PSG’s starting XI, the latter signing in January from Napoli, which has meant the absurdly talented Barcola could move on this summer. Europe’s elite are lining up, fluttering their eyelashes at the 22-year-old, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool all seen as frontrunners, should Barcola (and PSG) decide to move on.Nothing stirs the heart quite like the words “Japanese wonderkid” and the latest J1 League star to make his way to England is Kōta Takai, who is on the verge of a £5m move to Tottenham from Kawasaki Frontale – which would constitute a record s...

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1 week ago Chloe Kelly focused on England Euros title defence as Arsenal push for permanent deal

Gunners want to sign Lionesses winger after brilliant loan spell culminated in Champions League triumph

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3 w. ago Tottenham transfer news: Four stars to target under new boss – including ex

Tottenham could be set for a summer of change with Ange Postecoglou reportedly facing the sack despite leading Tottenham to Europa League triumph and a Champions League return

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3 w. ago Viva Vitinha: how PSG’s deep conductor proved Lionel Messi wrong | Barney Ronay

Midfield fulcrum was not rated by the Argentinian maestro or Wolves but was central to Champions League triumph“Not only are you bad, but you’re hurting me.” The words, there, or so it was claimed, of Lionel Messi; and however you spin it, a fairly tough six-month performance review from the greatest player of all time and your own footballing idol.Back in February 2023 Vitinha was very quick to deny that any such training ground altercation had taken place between himself and Messi, whatever the reports in the French football press at the time (another version of that conversation has Messi saying: “Do you see? This is why you’re shit.”). Continue reading...

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3 w. ago PSG 2.0 have potential to dominate but young stars could be lured away | Nick Ames

Despite Champions League triumph, the likes of Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola may not stay put in ParisAs the hundreds of VIP guests at Uefa’s official Champions League final dinner listened attentively, Aleksander Ceferin addressed his audience. It was the night before Paris Saint-Germain eviscerated Inter and, taking the floor before the starters were served at Munich’s Paulaner am Nockherberg brewery, he elected to keep his predictions general. “Tomorrow we play the best game a club could ever play,” he enthused. “The one who wins tomorrow will be the best club in the world.”Ceferin’s wording was no accident. The final took place against the context of Uefa’s continuing tensions with Fifa and, most pertinent, the imminent rebirth of the Club World Cup. Whether PSG are the planet’s most becoming football institution may depend on where your moral compass points but, about 26 hours after the Uefa president’s speech, they proved beyond any doubt that their team sit above everyone. ...

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3 w. ago Luis Enrique in brutal Arsenal snub after PSG's Champions League triumph

PSG claimed a historic Champions League triumph after beating Inter Milan on Saturday and boss Luis Enrique was asked who their toughest opponents were along the way - but refused to name Arsenal

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3 w. ago Man City owners may have to rethink target after Champions League final

Manchester City set out to build on their Champions League triumph in 2023 but will not be heading into next year's competition from a position of strength

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3 w. ago Luis Enrique underlines status as best coach in the world with emotional Champions League triumph

PSG’s final crushing of Inter Milan proved Enrique’s qualities as a manager again — yet he still feels strangely under-appreciated as a coach

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3 w. ago Luis Enrique has dig at Kylian Mbappe in final word after PSG win Champions League

Luis Enrique guided Paris Saint-Germain to a first ever Champions League triumph and couldn't resist getting one last dig in after he was asked about Kylian Mbappe

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3 w. ago Luis Enrique pays emotional tribute to daughter Xana with heartwarming act after Champions League final triumph for PSG

PSG manager Luis Enrique paid an emotional tribute to his daughter Xana, who died in 2019, after winning the Champions League final.

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3 w. ago New PSG star born as Champions League winners make history with record triumph

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN 5-0 INTER MILAN: Luis Enrique watched his side produce a masterclass to become just the second French team in history to ever be crowned European champions

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last month Chelsea close in on £30m Delap and keen to support Maresca with further signings

Chelsea feel manager on right track after first trophy22-year-old Delap favours move to west London Chelsea are closing in on the signing of the Ipswich striker Liam Delap and are plotting further key additions as they seek to mould a winning dynasty and help Enzo Maresca’s young side build on qualifying for the Champions League and their triumph in the Conference League.Maresca, who wants to use his team’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final as a springboard for future success, enjoys the backing of the club’s hierarchy after a successful first year in charge and will not face demands to win the Premier League next season. Continue reading...

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