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PSG confirms Lionel Messi is exiting the club this summer.

This was as certain as death and taxes.

Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer, the club has officially confirmed.

“After two seasons with PSG, the adventure between Leo Messi and Paris Saint-Germain will come to an end at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. The Club wishes Leo, with undeniable emotion, many more accomplishments for the rest of his career. has confirmed that Leo Messi leaves the club.” The club said on it’s social media page.

“I would like to thank Leo Messi for his two seasons in Paris. To see a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in the Rouge & Bleu and at Parc des Princes, winning back-to-back Ligue 1 titles and inspiring our younger players has been a pleasure. His contribution to Paris Saint-Germain and Ligue 1 cannot be understated and we wish Leo and his family all the best for the future.” Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain stated.

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Messi also expressed his gratitude, “Thanks to the club, the city of Paris and its residents for these two years and I wish them the best in the future”.

While in Paris, the FIFA World Cup winner was crowned a French league champion, clinched the France Football’s prestigious Ballon d’Or award. In the 2022–23 season, he netted 16 goals in 31 Ligue 1 games, became the league’s top assist provider, with 16 assists to his name.

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Neymar's PSG debut could be on hold again

Paris Saint-Germain’s new player won’t make his debut with the French league side again as Barcelona are yet to submit a transfer clearance to French football authorities.
French football governing body, LFP, said in a statement that they are yet to receive the International Transfer Certificate (CIT) from the Spanish football federation and will launch an official procedure with FIFA. “The Spanish federation of football has until Thursday night to send the CIT to the French Federation of football, who send it back to the French professional football league, and then Neymar can play with PSG this weekend.” 

 The £515,000-a-week Brazilian who missed Saturday’s Ligue 1 win over Amiens could also miss their clash with Guingamp on Sunday if the deadline is missed.
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"I've conquered everything but i need challenges" Read Neymar's farewell message to Barcelona.


Neymar’s move to French side, Paris Saint Germain is done and dusted and the world has moved on.
The 25 year-old Brazilian forward who has now become the world’s most expensive player after completing a 222 million euro move to Paris Saint-Germain has posted a farewell video message to Barcelona on his social media pages.  His message below:
“A Sportsman’s life is moving for challenges. Some are taxes, others are the fruit of our decisions to maintain the light that illuminates our career, which is intense but short.
“Barcelona has been more than a challenge, it has been my dream as a child. He played with those cracks in the video game. I arrived at catalunya at age 21, full of challenges. I remember my first days at the club, sharing the costumes with idols like Messi, valdés, Xavi, Iniesta, puyol, and others with the expectation of playing in a club that is “more than a club”. the FC Barcelona It’s a nation representing Catalonia!
“I had the honor to act with the greatest athlete I’ve ever seen in my life and I’m sure I won’t see another better, Leo Messi became my partner, friend inside and out of play. Proud to play with you. I love you!
“I formed an attack with Messi and Luis Suarez that has been left for the story. I’ve conquered everything a sportsman can conquer. I’ve lived unforgettable moments! I live in a city that’s more than a city, it’s a country. I love Barcelona and catalonia.
“But a sportsman (me) needs challenges.
“And for the second time in my life, I’m going to be opposing my dad.
Dad, I understand and respect your opinion, but my decision is made, I ask you to support me as you always have.
“Barcelona and catalonia will always be in my heart but I need new challenges.
“I have accepted the PSG-Paris Saint-Germain proposal to search for new conquests and help the club achieve the titles that the hobby awaits. I have been presented with a bold career plan and I look ready for this challenge.
“I appreciate the love of the wonderful hobby blaugrana and everything I’ve learned with the athletes I’ve shared costumes with.
“I also feel in my heart that the time has come to leave. The PSG will be my new home for the next few years and I will work to honor the trust they deposit in my football. I count a lot with everyone’s support. Amateurs who have been with me since 2009, of my friends, of the professionals who accompany me and my family, who have suffered a lot from problems that have occurred in this period of my career and which today deserve peace.
“It’s a difficult decision, but taken with the maturity of my 25 years.
FC Barcelona, thanks for everything!
PSG, I’m coming!
May God bless us and protect us!”
https://twitter.com/INFOSMESSl/status/893209368816168961

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La Liga refuse to accept payment of Neymar's £222m release clause.

Neymar’s world-record deal will not be completed anytime soon as La Liga have refused to accept payment of the Brazilian’s  £222m release clause ahead of his move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar’s representatives, Juan de Dios Crespo and Marcos Motta were at the league’s headquarters in Madrid to make the deposit but La Liga president, Javier Tebas, reportedly threatened and declined to accept the payment.

“We can confirm that the player’s lawyers came to the La Liga offices this morning to deposit the clause and that it has been rejected,”  “That’s all the information we are giving out at this moment.” A statement read.

“The LFP is surprised and does not understand the refusal of La Liga to simply accept the payment of the release clause for the player Neymar. The LFP asks La Liga to abide by the Fifa rules and its responsibilities. The LFP supports Paris Saint-Germain and wishes Neymar to join Ligue 1. The legal services of the LFP are in support and at the disposal of Paris Saint-Germain so that the Neymar contract is approved as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile, PSG have paid Neymar’s €222 million release cause in full to Barcelona. This development was revealed by the club in a statement on their website on Thursday afternoon.

‘On Thursday afternoon Neymar Jr’s legal representatives visited in person the Club’s offices and made the payment of 222 million euros in the player’s name with regards to the unilateral termination of the contract that united both parties. As such, the Club will pass on to UEFA the details of the above operation so that they can determine the disciplinary responsibilities that may arise from this case.’

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Okocha, Ronaldinho, Ibrahimovic, others inducted into PSG's hall of fame


French club, PSG have Parisian outfit yesterday unveiled their new ‘Hall of Fame’ section on their website and 20 footballers were mentioned. The inductees include Nigeria’s Jay-Jay Okocha,  Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Jay-Jay Okocha, George Weah, David Ginola, Ricardo, Valdo, Rai, Bernard Lima, Dominque Rocheteau, Luis Fernandez, Safet Susic, Carlos Bianchi, Jean-Marc, Pilorget, Mustapha Dahleb, Jean-Pierre Dogliani, Jean Djorkaeff, Dominique Bathenay, Pedro Miguel Pauleta
 

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Petition to replay Barca & PSG match gets over 100, 000 signatures.

Would you love to see a replay of the Barca/PSG match?
 
A petition demanding the replay of the Barcelona Vs PSG UEFA Champions League last 16 tie  has been launched on change.org and it has garnered more than 100, 000 signatures. Recall that the Catalans overturned their 4-0 deficit in the first leg and won the match 6-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
The petition was launched by a very irate Real Madrid fan named Luis Melendo Olmendo.
Melendo who criticized the referee, Deniz Aytekin for being partial cited arbitration errors in the match.
He opined that Luis Suarez’s goal in the third minute was offside, while a penalty should have been awarded against Mascherano in the 11th minute. He claimed Gerard Pique should have been sent off in the 23rd minute and that PSG’s Edinson Cavani didn’t deserve the yellow card awarded to him, he said Pique should have been the recipient. He also faulted the three minutes extra time in the first half.
He maintained that the 48th minute penalty awarded to Barca courtesy of Neymar was a deliberate simulation by the Brazilian and that that he ought to have been sent off at the 64th minute for aggression. He added that PSG deserved a penalty when Mascherano brought down Angel Di Maria, the five minutes added time was too much and lastly, Suarez should have been sent off for diving again.
 

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Barca's stunning comeback tears the internet into shreds.

Barcelona did the impossible and proved the world wrong tonight. It was no mean feat.
The Spanish giants made history tonight after their emphatic victory over Paris Saint Germain (PSG) at the Round of 16 return leg 2 of their Champions League clash. The Catalans overturned a 4-0 deficit to send PSG out of the competition with three goals in the final seven minutes. The biggest comeback in football history.

A late goal by Sergi Roberto at the 95th minute produced an incredible feat for the Blaugranas and chiefly secured a 6-5 aggregate win over their rivals.

Enrique’s men have now made it to the Champions League quarter-finals. They become the first side in Champions League and European Cup history to overturn a first-leg 4-goal deficit.

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Angel Di Maria's post hinting that Cristiano Ronaldo is moving to PSG deleted

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PSG’s Angel Di maria’s Facebook post hinting that he would reunite with former teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo in France has caused ripples online. The facebook user posted a picture of him and Ronaldo with the caption ” Soon my friend. Cristiano Ronaldo”. It was later taken down after it was discovered that the page albeit verified is fake.
The ex Manchester United player’s wife, Jorgelina Cardoso also made clarifications on the issue.

“Angel does NOT use Facebook, he does NOT use Twitter”. She wrote in her bio.
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PSG secure narrow 1-0 win against Montpellier

Paris Saint Germain secured their third win of the season against Montpellier courtesy of Blaise Matuidi’s goal. Matuidi had scored in the 2-0 win over Ajaccio in week two, and came up with the goods from close range in the 61st minute at Montpellier’s Stade de la Mosson.
It was a very open game in which either team could have broken the deadlock in the first half, but somehow the sides went into the break goalless. PSG were dealt a blow early on with the loss of Javier Pastore to injury and also had two goals ruled out for offside.
However, Matuidi’s strike proved enough for the champions, who are still missing star man Zlatan Ibrahimovic to a knee injury and have yet to give new signing Angel Di Maria his debut.
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"Things didn't work as expected." Angel Di Maria writes apology letter to fans

PSG midfielder, Angel Di Maria has written an open, apology letter to his Manchester United fans for leaving the club less than a year he moved to England. During his unveiling yesterday 6th August, 2015, the Argentine star who joined the French club for a fee of around £44m revealed that things did not turn out well for him at Old Trafford and that the decision to join PSG was between the three parties.
His open letter read: 

“​To Manchester United:

“I write this note to thank all the Manchester United family for the great support received during the year I’ve been part of this Club.
“When Manchester United chose me as part of their team I felt extremely honoured because I knew what this Club means and how it trusted me. Nevertheless, I’m aware things didn’t work as we all expected and believe me, I feel really sorry about it. However in the career of a football player sometimes the unexpected and unwanted may happen.
“I can guarantee you it was not for trying. I did my best but football is not like maths: often a lot of things out of our control affect the way we feel and the way things turn out. I am sorry it did not work out as I would have wished in this amazing huge club.
“I want to give special thanks to all the Directors and Management of Manchester United as well as to every member of the staff and colleagues as they gave me all their support. Also a special mention to all the fans who always trusted me and showed me their respect and love.
“Now is time to move to PSG, but the Glorious Manchester United Club will be forever in my memory!
“Wish you all the best in the world.
“With best regards, Angel Di Maria.”

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