Brazil secured a 5-1 victory against Tunisia in their final game before the World Cup 2022, with Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar registering his name on the scoresheet. Speaking to the post-match press conference, Brazil and Chelsea veteran Thiago Silva, who was also Neymar’s teammate at PSG a few seasons ago, heaped praise on the Brazilian…
Month: February 2023
Houssem Aouar on lack of playing time for Lyon this season
Following an absurd transfer window linking him with a move away from Lyon, Houssem Aouar has not seen much playing time under Peter Bosz this season so far. Discussing his lack of playing time, Aouar revealed his disappointment at failing to make the team for a long time. Speaking to L’Équipe, he admitted that it…
Philippe Clement defends Alexander Nübel after Trabzonspor display
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Ligue 1 fixture against Clermont Foot, AS Monaco manager Philippe Clement defended goalkeeper Alexander Nübel (26), who had a night to forget against Trabzonspor on Thursday. The Bayern Munich loanee was at fault for the first goal as his pass out from the back struck Malang Sarr on its way into…
Former PSG keeper Kevin Trapp speaks on Frankfurt win over Marseille
Speaking following Frankfurt’s 2-1 win over Marseille in the penultimate game in the group stage of the Champions League, former Paris Saint-Germain and current Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp spoke about the game, and the levels of confidence going into the vital last match against Sporting Lisbon. The match will decide, as OM’s game against Tottenham…
Argentina World Cup Profile | Is Lionel Messi’s last chance at World Cup glory his best yet?
The Plan | The Argentine team arrives for the first time in a long time at a World Cup in peace. Excited, but calm. It’s the greatest strength of the group and that is highlighted over and over again by the players, beyond the fact that the team works on the field at a collective…
Nasser Al-Khelaifi on the winter transfer market: “We have to keep the same team.”
Nasser Al-Khelaifi is a busy man with the World Cup in Qatar and PSG’s negotiations for the Parc des Princes. However, he still had time to answer a few questions about PSG’s footballing activities in an interview covered by L‘Équipe. When asked about the winter transfer market the PSG president had this to say, “We’ll…
Exclusive | Cercle Brugge’s Jesper Daland lined-up for Monaco move
Get French Football News understands that Cercle Brugge centre-back Jesper Daland (22) is being lined-up for a move to satellite club AS Monaco, although the timing of any potential deal remains unclear. The Norwegian centre-back, who joined the Belgian top division side the summer of 2021, has been training with Philippe Clement’s side during their mid-season…
Lille maintain Maghnes Akliouche interest, whilst Atalanta join the race
L’Équipe are reporting that Lille are still interested in AS Monaco youngster Maghnes Akliouche (20). However, Atalanta have also made contact about the France youth international, whilst the Principality side are looking to extend his current contract. As reported by L’Équipe back in the summer, Lille are interested in the player and even made a €13m offer for…
Corentin Tolisso on OL’s recent form: “We have to be more aggressive during matches.”
Lyon started the year with high hopes after reuniting their academy stars Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso. However, that hope has simply not materialized into success. Even the arrival of Laurent Blanc has not been able to change the mentality of OL’s team. To make things worse OL lost 1-0 at home to Clermont. Tolisso…
Everton to bid for Lyon’s Moussa Dembélé this January
Everton are keen to make a move for out-of-favour Lyon striker Moussa Dembélé (26) this January transfer window, Foot Mercato are reporting. The former Celtic forward has struggled to find his feet season, having scored only two goals in fourteen Ligue 1 games. Dembélé was an unused substitute when Lyon drew away at Nantes (0-0)…