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• Ethan Mbappe faces three-week lay-off after France Under-21 injury

  Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappe could be sidelined for three weeks after injuring his right ankle while on international duty with...

• Pastore on PSG’s transformation, Messi’s legacy and life as Enzo Fernandez’s agent

  Javier Pastore says Paris Saint-Germain’s rise to the top of European football was the result of a project mapped out...

• Monaco open talks to extend Vanderson’s contract after strong start

  AS Monaco have begun discussions with Vanderson over a new contract after the Brazilian defender made an impressive start to...

• Aleksandr Golovin scores only his second brace in almost three years

  Aleksandr Golovin scored twice for the Russia national team against Iran in a BETBOOM friendly match in Kazan on Tuesday...

• Monaco open contract talks with Paris Brunner amid Borussia Dortmund interest

  AS Monaco have started discussions with Paris Brunner’s representatives over a contract extension after the striker’s impressive beginning to the...

• Renato Augusto says PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov belongs among world’s best

  Former Brazil international Renato Augusto believes Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov deserves recognition among the leading goalkeepers in world football....

• Andrey Arshavin responds to Olivier Giroud’s plans for final season

  Former Arsenal footballer Andrey Arshavin has commented on Olivier Giroud’s statement that the current season is likely to be the...

• Paris Saint-Germain leave Matvey Safonov out of international fixture list

  Paris Saint-Germain have omitted Russia goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from a social media post listing the club’s players involved in international...

• Olivier Giroud: Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker says ‘this season is probably my last’

  Olivier Giroud has admitted he is nearing the end of his playing career, saying the current season is “probably” his...

• Olivier Giroud suggests Lille season could be his final campaign

  Olivier Giroud has said the 2026-27 season is “most likely” to be his last as he approaches the end of...

• Golovin responds to Saudi Arabia proposal as Monaco contract runs until 2029

  Aleksandr Golovin has commented on a proposal from Saudi Arabia as speculation continues over his future at Monaco.The 30-year-old...

• Safonov declines to nominate Russia players for PSG

  Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov has refused to take responsibility for recommending a player from the Russia national team to...

• Marcelo in line for key role at Nantes amid proposed takeover

  Former Real Madrid star Marcelo is close to joining the leadership structure at Nantes as part of an ambitious plan...

• Ballon d’Or: Fabian Ruiz weighs his chances after season of major success

  Fabian Ruiz believes he has a chance of winning the Ballon d’Or after a season in which he claimed the...

• Raheem Sterling remains a free agent after French clubs turn down approach

  Former England winger Raheem Sterling is facing difficulties in his search for a new club and is currently without a...

• Safonov’s France Football nomination backed after trophy-winning PSG season

  Matvey Safonov has been nominated for France Football’s award for the best goalkeeper of the year, with former Krasnodar team-mate...

• ‘It is noticeable’: Golovin points to Safonov’s development at PSG

  Monaco midfielder Alexander Golovin says the progress made by Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov since joining Paris Saint-Germain is clear.“It...

• Galatasaray move could take Alexey Batrakov beyond Alexander Golovin, says Sennikov

  Former Russia footballer Dmitry Sennikov says Alexey Batrakov has the potential to progress further in his career than fellow midfielder...

• Nepomnyashchiy gives verdict on Golovin and Batrakov

  Football specialist Valery Nepomnyashchiy has compared Russian midfielders Aleksandr Golovin and Aleksey Batrakov.Golovin has spent a lengthy period playing...