Paris SG Team News Page 133 - Soccer

Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career

Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and likely signalled the end of h...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

PSG braced for tough test at Lens, without Messi and Neymar

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its toughest test of the season Sunday when it travels to play a Lens side which has won all of its home games

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Teenage striker Ilyes Housni signs 1st pro contract with PSG

Teenage striker Ilyes Housni has signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, tying him to the French champion until 2026

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

When is Lionel Messi next match? PSG, Argentina schedule for upcoming games in 2022, 2023 After winning the 2022 World Cup, arguably the greatest player of all time now looks to refocus his efforts on bringing PSG their first Cham...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hugo Ekitike - Misses training Friday Ekitike missed training Friday with a knee problem and is questionable for Sunday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Ekitike picked up a knock to the knee during Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg and was spared in this training. The issue isn't expected to be a serious concern but he might not be at 100% for the big clash with Lens on Sunday. Additionally his coach and teammates weren't happy with his performance versus Le Racing and his starting role is in a serious doubt Sunday even if he's at full health. Instead Pablo Sarabia is expected to lead the line alongside Kylian Mbappe with Carlos Soler sliding behind them in a number 10 role in place of suspended Neymar.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Bernat - Doubtful for Lens clash Bernat (muscle) missed training Friday and will be doubtful for Sunday's match versus Lens, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bernat was a late scratch ahead of Strasbourg game with his muscular discomfort and the problem is still not deemed serious but the short turnaround between games this week could see him miss another outing here after failing to return to the pitch just two days before the clash. Nordi Mukiele is expected to switch to left-back as Achraf Hakimi is now ready to slot at right-back.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Pelé is eternal!': Tributes pour in from soccer stars, world leaders Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were among the current stars paying tribute to the Brazilian icon, who died Thursday at age 82.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Kylian Mbappe - Converts PK for late win Mbappe converted a penalty on five shots (all on target) and drew four fouls in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Strasbourg.

Impact Mbappe was clinical very late in stoppage time from the spot to send his team in ecstasy. The starlet was very eager to quickly return to play after an upsetting World Cup final loss but it seemed like he wasn't quite at his best here. That all should soon go behind him and he'll be expected back in full swing very soon.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Nets goal, own goal Marquinhos scored one goal to go with an own goal, two tackles (one won) and one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Strasbourg.

Impact Marquinhos started the game with a fantastic and clinical header to break the deadlock early in the match but an own goal later on probably has ruined his fantasy day quite a bit. That's now his second goal on the season but first since the opener.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Makes three saves in 2-1 victory Donnarumma recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Strasbourg.

Impact Donnarumma has now grabbed three saves in back to back matches while adding one clean sheet in that stint. That was his lone shutout in last six matches though and he's been a bit quiet in fantasy of late.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille pays tribute to Pelé before 6-1 win, Lens held 0-0

Marseille paid tribute to Brazilian soccer great Pelé before routing Toulouse 6-1 to rise to third place, while Lens failed to keep pace with league leader Paris Saint-Germain afte...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is r...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina

Kylian Mbappé says he may always be haunted by France’s dramatic World Cup final defeat but bears no bitterness over the way Argentina celebrated and won’t let the loss hold him ba...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Neymar sent off for Paris Saint-Germain after dive in first game since World Cup - The Boston Globe It was Neymar's fifth red card since joining PSG and he will be suspended for Sunday's game at Lens.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Neymar sent off for diving in PSG return Neymar was sent off for diving in his first match for Paris Saint-Germain since returning from the World Cup in Qatar. The Brazil internatio...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Neymar sent off for PSG after dive in 1st game since WCup

Neymar was sent off in Paris Saint-Germain’s game against Strasbourg after the Brazil forward’s second-half dive in the penalty area in his first match since the World Cup

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

PSG midfielder Verratti signs 2-year contract extension

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has signed a two-year contract extension tying him to the French champion until 2026

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty; teen Ben Seghir shines

World Cup superstar Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty deep into stoppage time as unbeaten league-leader Paris Saint-Germain overcome Neymar’s red card to scrape a 2-1 home win against...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Neymar - Sent off in return Neymar was shown two yellow cards during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Strasbourg.

Impact Neymar was sent off after seeing a yellow card for a tackle and a second for a dive in the box. The winger will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Lens, with eyes on a return against Angers on Jan. 11. Neymar could be replaced by Carlos Soler or Pablo Sarabia against Lens.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Bernat - Late scratch versus Strasbourg Bernat has felt a muscle discomfort and was a late scratch for Wednesday's match versus Strasbourg, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Bernat was initially in the match-squad and expected to start but he felt a mild discomfort ahead of the game and has been spared as a precaution. The defender should be able to return over the weekend and with Nuno Mendes out at least until February Bernat should be able to see plenty of time on the pitch over the next month or so.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Verratti - Signs two-year extension Verratti has signed a two-year extension Wednesday and is now under contract with PSG until June of 2026.

Impact Verratti has been extremely happy with his stay at the club and finally the long awaited extension has arrived. He's an instrumental player for Parisians in the middle of the park though his mostly defensive role makes him consistently appealing option in limited number of formats in terms of fantasy.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marquinhos - Starting Wednesday Marquinhos is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Strasbourg.

Impact Marquinhos returns to the starting XI for Wednesday's match. The defender trained before Ligue 1 reconvened and should be fully fit and available to go the full 90 as he did frequently before the International break.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Starting against Strasbourg Ruiz (leg) will feature in the starting XI versus Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Impact Ruiz was sidelined for the last two league matches before the World Cup break but appears to have used the added time off to get back to 100 percent. The midfielder has been in and out of the lineup this season, starting seven of his 13 possible appearances. In those starts, Ruiz recorded nine shots (one on target), 14 tackles (three won) and four interceptions.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Playing against Strasbourg Mbappe (rest) was included in the starting XI in Wednesday's matchup with Strasbourg.

Impact Mbappe is coming off a phenomenal World Cup in which he racked up eight goals on 21 shots (14 on target), two assists and 25 crosses (five accurate) in seven outings. despite claiming the Golden Boot, Mbappe was unable to secure his country a second straight World Cup title. The forward's focus will return to keeping PSG atop the Ligue 1 standings and adding to his already impressive 12 league goals.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Neymar - In starting XI Neymar (rest) will be in the starting XI against Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Impact Before leaving for the World Cup, Neymar had racked up four goals on 11 shots (six on target), two assists,14 crosses (two accurate) and 17 corners in his previous five appearances. The attacking midfielder figures to remain an elite fantasy option and should continue to provide high-end production following his return from international duty.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career

PSG braced for tough test at Lens, without Messi and Neymar

Teenage striker Ilyes Housni signs 1st pro contract with PSG

Marseille pays tribute to Pelé before 6-1 win, Lens held 0-0

Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina

Neymar sent off for PSG after dive in 1st game since WCup

PSG midfielder Verratti signs 2-year contract extension

Mbappé saves PSG with late penalty; teen Ben Seghir shines