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UCL: Diaz shines, then self-destructs as 10-man Bayern beat PSG

Bayern Munich secured a crucial 2-1 Champions League win over defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes on Tuesday, despite being reduced to ten men before halftime.

Former Liverpool winger Luis Diaz was both hero and villain, scoring twice in the first half before being sent off for a reckless tackle on Achraf Hakimi.

Diaz shines, then self-destructs

Bayern made a blistering start, taking the lead inside four minutes when Diaz pounced on a rebound after Michael Olise’s shot was parried by Lucas Chevalier.

The German side dominated play and nearly doubled their advantage through Aleksandar Pavlovic and Serge Gnabry, who struck both posts in one attempt.

Diaz eventually got his second, dispossessing Marquinhos and calmly slotting home. Bayern appeared in full control until disaster struck moments before halftime, Diaz launched into a dangerous two-footed challenge on Hakimi, earning a straight red after VAR review.

PSG rally but fall short

With Bayern down to ten, PSG pressed relentlessly after the break. Luis Enrique introduced Goncalo Ramos and Joao Neves to tilt the balance, and Neves eventually pulled one back with a superb volley from Kang-in Lee’s cross.

Despite sustained pressure and several late chances, including another Neves header that went narrowly wide, PSG couldn’t break down Bayern’s disciplined defense.

Upamecano stands tall for Bayern

Dayot Upamecano delivered a standout defensive performance, repelling wave after wave of PSG attacks as Bayern held firm to claim a vital away victory.

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Barcelona stunned as PSG snatch late Champions League win

Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season as Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory in their Champions League clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday night.

The Catalans took an early lead through Ferran Torres but failed to build on their dominance, allowing Luis Enrique’s depleted PSG side to fight back and claim all three points courtesy of a late strike from Gonçalo Ramos.

Barcelona start strong but fail to capitalise

Barcelona began on the front foot, with Lamine Yamal pulling the strings in attack.

After Torres squandered a golden opportunity from Yamal’s superb trivela pass, the forward quickly redeemed himself by tapping home Marcus Rashford’s cross to open the scoring.

However, PSG responded well and levelled before half-time. Nuno Mendes drove through midfield before setting up 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, who fired past Wojciech Szczesny to make it 1-1 in the 39th minute.

Missed chances prove costly

The home side pushed to restore their advantage after the break and nearly did so when Dani Olmo’s close-range effort was cleared off the line by Achraf Hakimi.

Barcelona were left frustrated again as PSG created openings of their own, with Lee Kang-in hitting the post after a dazzling solo run.

Ramos delivers late blow

PSG’s persistence paid off in the final moments. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos struck in the 90th minute to complete the turnaround and hand the reigning champions a vital away victory.

Barcelona will be disappointed at squandering their lead, particularly against a PSG side missing key players including Marquinhos, Joao Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé.

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Dembele hails ‘wonderful’ Yamal, insists ‘he’ll win several Ballon d’Or awards’

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has hailed Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal after edging him to the 2025 Ballon d’Or on Monday night in Paris.

Dembele, who spearheaded PSG’s historic treble-winning campaign last season, claimed football’s top individual prize ahead of Yamal and Vitinha.

Dembele’s treble-winning campaign

The Frenchman registered 37 goals and 16 assists across all competitions as PSG secured their maiden Champions League title alongside Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.

His heroics left voters with little doubt as he clinched the Golden Ball at the Théâtre du Châtelet.

Barcelona also enjoyed a stellar year under Yamal’s influence, lifting La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.

However, their Champions League semi-final exit tilted the balance in Dembele’s favour.

Classy words for Yamal

In his emotional acceptance speech, Dembele lauded his teenage rival: “Lamine Yamal is an exceptional young man. A wonderful player with great maturity. I believe he will win several Ballon d’Or awards.”

Tribute to family

The PSG star also fought back tears as he thanked those closest to him. “To my mother, I want to thank you. You have always been there for me, mama,” he said.

“To my family, we have experienced so much together. We have been through it all. We will always be together.”

Future battle for football’s biggest prize

Dembele’s prediction for Yamal may not be far-fetched. At just 18, the Spaniard has already carved his name into football’s elite, recording five goal contributions in his first three games of the new campaign before picking up an injury.

Dembele himself has also been nursing a knock but is expected to feature when PSG host Auxerre in Ligue 1 next weekend.

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Super Cup: PSG edge Tottenham on penalties after late comeback

Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Super Cup after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham on penalties.

Europa League holders Spurs struck first through Micky van de Ven just before halftime, and captain Cristian Romero doubled the advantage early in the second half.

However, Lee Kang-in pulled one back with a powerful strike five minutes from time, before substitute Goncalo Ramos equalised in stoppage time to force a shootout.

PSG held their nerve from the spot to deny Tottenham a long-awaited trophy, beating them 4-3.

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Hakimi maintains innocence over rape allegations

Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has publicly addressed the rape allegations against him for the first time, insisting he is innocent and confident the truth will prevail.

Speaking to Foot Africa, the Morocco international described the experience as “horrible” and “unfair.”

He adds, “I am calm. Being falsely accused is horrible, unfair. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

“I know the truth will come out. I have nothing to blame myself for, and those who know me are aware of that.”

Hakimi is accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in March 2023. French prosecutors have called for the case to go to trial, alleging he invited the woman to his Boulogne-Billancourt home while his wife and children were away.

The 25-year-old says he remains focused on his family and football, reiterating that he expects full exoneration once proceedings conclude.

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I Don’t Want PSG to Win Champions League – Mbappe

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has made a confession.
He revealed that he doesn’t want his former club, Paris Saint-Germain to win the UEFA Champions League this season.

According to Mbappe, he wants Real Madrid to win the Europe top-flight league ahead of PSG.

The France international, who left PSG for Real Madrid last summer transfer window, also wished the French Ligue 1 giants all the best in the Champions League.
Mbappe has never won the Champions League in his career so far.
The 25-year-old played in the 2020 Champions League final which Bayern Munich defeated PSG 1-0.
When asked if he wants his former PSG to win the Champions League, Mbappe told Clique TV:
“Do I want PSG to win UCL? Right now? No, I want to win with Madrid.
 
“But I wish them the best at PSG. I hope that one day they will win the Champions League.

“But not now, because I have to win a little (laughs).”
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Transfer: Napoli target Thursday to finalize Osimhen’s deal to PSG

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are intensifying negotiations to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with the player reportedly agreeing to the move.

While a deal with Napoli is not yet finalized, talks are progressing, according to Fabrizio Romano.

“Paris Saint-Germain are planning to advance for both João Neves and Victor Osimhen from next week.

“Benfica understand João’s desire to join PSG, talks are advancing between the clubs to get it done.

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Transfer: PSG Gives Napoli Three Players For Osimhen (Full List)

French football powerhouse, Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly very desperate to win the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer transfer window.

That is by offering three of their players in a potential exchange deal for the Nigerian international.

According to Sky Italy, PSG has offered the likes of Carlos Soler, Nordi Mukiele and Kang-In Lee in a straight swap for Osimhen.

The report added that the deal has implications for Romelu Lukaku’s Chelsea future as discussions are ongoing around a deal that may involve at least one of the PSG players moving to Napoli.

Lukaku, who spent last season on loan at Roma, is wanted by new Napoli manager Antonio Conte in case Osimhen leaves the Serie A club this summer.

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Transfer: Drama Looms As Mbappe Tells PSG He’ll Not Leave Club Under Any Circumstances

Kylian Mbappe, the world-famous Paris Saint-Germain forward, has told the Parisians he will not leave the club.

 

He said he will not leave the club under any circumstances this summer, Sky Sports News reports.

Mbappe feels let down by PSG’s transfer policy amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

The France captain will be frozen out of PSG’s squad and will not play for the club until his contract runs out next season.

Meanwhile, PSG is planning for life without Mbappe.

The French Ligue 1 champions also want to set a precedent and send a message to all players, regardless of who they are, that no one is bigger than the club.

Mbappe was recently left out of PSG’s squad for their pre-season as he has so far refused to sign a new contract with the club.

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Napoli President Sets €200m Price Tag On Osimhen, Says Only PSG Can Afford Him

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has placed a price-tag on Victor Osimhen.
According to him, the only club that can afford Osimhen is Paris Saint-Germain.
According to him, Osimhen’s price is 200 million euros.
The striker is in negotiations to extend his contract and so far the Partenopei are resisting the idea of a release clause.
“The only club that can afford to take Osimhen away from us is Paris Saint-Germain,” De Laurentiis told Sport Mediaset.
“So if Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants to take out 200 or so, then we will wait and evaluate.”
It is reported no clubs have been prepared to go over €100m so far, especially a concern because the asking price was believed to be in the region of €150m.
This evening, De Laurentiis revealed it is even higher than that and this is why he is confident the Nigeria international will remain this season.
The €200m price-tag would make Osimhen one of the most expensive signings of all time, but would be one of the options if Kylian Mbappe were to leave.
Still only 24 years of age, the Nigerian was Capocannoniere last term with 26 goals in 32 Serie A appearances and helped Napoli win their first title in 33 years.

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