Record level of international transfers in 2024

A record 78,742 international transfers were completed across men’s and women’s football in 2024, FIFA said in a report published on Thursday.

Leipzig sign in-demand Xavi Simons from PSG until 2027

RB Leipzig have made Xavi Simons’ loan from Paris Saint-Germain permanent, breaking the club’s transfer record to sign the attacking midfielder until 2027.

Ranadal Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan

French International Kolo Muani has agreed to spend the remainder of the 24/25 season in Turin, on loan from PSG.

Neymar: Mbappe was jealous of Messi at PSG

Neymar has revealed that former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe became “jealous” of his relationship with Messi when the superstar joined the club in 2021.

Africans in Europe: Onana blunder sinks United

A blunder by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana contributed to a 3-1 home loss for struggling Manchester United against Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.

Red Bull football boss Klopp in stands for Paris FC game

Jurgen Klopp, the new global head of football at Red Bull, a minority shareholder in French club Paris FC, on Saturday watched from the stands during a French Ligue 2 game against Amiens.

French goalkeeper Samba joins Rennes

French international goalkeeper Brice Samba has joined Rennes from their Ligue 1 rivals Lens, the two clubs announced on Wednesday.

PSG up against it in UCL as project risks drifting

Paris Saint-Germain have developed a reputation over the last decade as being one of Europe’s most glamorous clubs, albeit without ever claiming the Champions League glory so coveted by their Qatari owners.

Marseille close in on PSG

Mason Greenwood scored his 10th Ligue 1 goal as Marseille won 2-0 at Saint-Etienne on Sunday to end the weekend in second place in the table, five points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Watch: African All Stars | Marmoush, Wissa, Salah all shine

Relive some of the best performing African players from the weekend across Europe’s top leagues.