Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaifi said Thursday the club needs “to build a new stadium as quickly as possible” away from the Parc des Princes, which is owned by city authorities, if they want to compete against their European rivals. <
Paris Saint-Germain hope to have striker Goncalo Ramos available again soon after he returned to training ahead of Friday’s game against Toulouse, while former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli makes his Ligue 1 return this weekend with Rennes.
Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi vented his frustration after his team struggled at home again on Friday losing 3-1 to Auxerre.
Paris Saint-Germain will refuse to comply with an order by the league to pay Kylian Mbappe 55 million euros ($59.5 million) in back pay, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain make a risk-laden trip to the Mediterranean coast Sunday where bitter rivals Marseille and their developing English stars Mason Greenwood and Jonathan Rowe are sharpening their knives.
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly tabled a bid for an ownership stake in a Ligue 1 club.
French international midfielder Adrien Rabiot is in advanced negotiations for a two years deal with Marseille.
Another standout weekend for African players across Europe’s top leagues saw thrilling goals from Senegalese’ Nicholas Jackson, Egyptian Mo Salah, Cameroonians Bryan Mbeumo, Andre-Frank Anguissa and more.
German champions Bayer Leverkusen have signed Paris Saint-Germain defender Nordi Mukiele on loan.
Here are some of the Africans who starred in the major European leagues at the weekend.