Ligue 1

Enrique 'very happy' with Mbappe ahead of French Cup semi

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was "very happy" with star attacker Kylian Mbappe during a press conference on the eve of his side's French Cup semi-final clash with Rennes, as he downplayed rumours of a rift.

PSG overcome red card to beat Marseille

Paris Saint-Germain overcame a controversial first-half sending-off to win 2-0 away to bitter rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with Portuguese duo Vitinha and Goncalo Ramos scoring their goals.

Mbappe bags hat-trick as PSG hit Montpellier for six

Vitinha put PSG ahead at the Stade de la Mosson and Mbappe doubled their advantage midway through the first half, only for an Arnaud Nordin header and a Teji Savanier penalty to bring Montpellier back level at the interval.

PSG held at home after Enrique benches Mbappe

Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain were held to a 2-2 home draw by Reims on Sunday after PSG boss Luis Enrique benched top scorer Kylian Mbappe, who played only the last 20 minutes.

Real Madrid '99 percent' certain to land Mbappe, says Liga boss

Spain's La Liga chief Javier Tebas believes it is almost certain that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe will be playing for Real Madrid next season, he told French daily L'Equipe in an interview published on Friday.

Lacazette lifts struggling Lyon past limping Marseille

The victory opened a gap between Lyon and the relegation places.

Mbappe gifted goal as PSG beat Strasbourg

Kylian Mbappe had a penalty brilliantly saved but was gifted the opening goal as champions Paris Saint-Germain edged energetic Strasbourg 2-1 away in Ligue 1 on Friday.

Ronaldo says Saudi league 'more competitive' than French

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted Friday that the often derided Saudi Pro League was "more competitive" than French Ligue 1.

Mbappe strikes as PSG sink 10-man Lens

"I was pleased with the whole match, I think my team is competitive each time and today was no exception," said PSG coach Luis Enrique.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Mbappe scores birthday brace in PSG win

His birthday was made even more memorable when his 16-year-old brother Ethan came on for his senior debut in stoppage time.

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

PSG will be better in Spring, says Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique predicted his new-look side will shift up a gear in February now that they have secured qualification for the knockout round of the Champions League.

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

Galtier denies 'King Kong' description of player was racist

Former Nice coach Christophe Galtier said Friday via his lawyers that the investigation into claims of harassment and discrimination made against him lacked "impartiality", as prosecutors asked he be handed a one-year suspended prison sentence.

December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023

PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma gets two-match ban for Casimir kick

Paris St Germain keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been suspended for two matches over a high challenge that saw him sent off during Sunday's 2-0 win at Le Havre, the French league's governing body said on Wednesday.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Five-star PSG rout Monaco ahead of Newcastle clash

"Monaco are a team on the same level as us and also aspire to win the league, so it is a good result," said PSG coach Luis Enrique

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Mbappe bags hat-trick as PSG go top of Ligue 1

A clinical Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-0 away to high-flying Reims on Saturday and moved to the top of the Ligue 1 table.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Mbappe strikes late to earn PSG win at Brest

"It was difficult against a team that hadn't lost at home yet this season," said PSG's coach Luis Enrique.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Mbappe on target in PSG win

Mbappe opened the scoring for PSG with a 10th-minute penalty and set up Carlos Soler to make it 2-0 just after the half-hour mark on a wet and windy day in Paris.

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

Messi should have own Ballon d'Or category, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d'Or but admitted the World Cup winner and Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland would both be deserving winners of the prize.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

Mbappe scores twice but PSG slump to first defeat

"Throughout the match they were fresher than us," said Luis Enrique after his first loss as PSG coach.

push notification