The relationship between France coach Didier Deschamps and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has reportedly taken a turn for the worse. With Mbappe not being included in the French squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, speculations were rife about the reason behind his absence. However, Deschamps has now cleared the air by stating that the decision was made after multiple discussions with Mbappe. While Deschamps denies any ongoing issues with the player, reports suggest that Mbappe's mother and agent believe otherwise.
Parisian authorities are gearing up for the Israel football team's match against France with an unprecedented deployment of 4,000 police officers and security staff, as well as heavy surveillance throughout the city. This response comes in the wake of fan violence in Amsterdam and potential anti-semitic attacks. With only 20,000 tickets sold, it remains to be seen whether the match will proceed as planned.
Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone expressed his confidence that his team will gain momentum from their last-minute 2-1 win against Paris St Germain in the Champions League. After a tough October with only one victory in five matches, including consecutive Champions League losses, Atletico has managed to win their last three games. Simeone's hopes to continue this winning streak as they face Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday.
After a disappointing loss in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain will look to strengthen their lead in Ligue 1 as they take on Angers on Saturday. Despite their European woes, PSG has been unstoppable in their domestic league and will be facing a team that has found form after a slow start to the season. Fans from around the world can catch the action live on different TV streaming services.
Rising Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has joined a training group led by triple Olympic champion Jan Zelezny in the Czech Republic this winter. The 26-year-old, who won gold in Tokyo 2021 and silver in Paris, sought out Zelezny as his coach for the upcoming training season. With the guidance of the Czech legend, Chopra hopes to continue dominating the world stage in javelin throw events.
In a must-win match for both teams, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid faced off in a tense Champions League encounter. After taking an early lead, PSG was unable to hold on as Atletico equalized and then scored a late winner, leaving PSG outside of the play-off spots for the first time in the tournament. Despite a dominant performance, PSG's lack of incisiveness in the final third proved costly. As the team struggles with injuries and an ill-fated false nine experiment, coach Luis Enrique will need to make changes in order to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Despite being seen as underdogs in the Champions League due to the departure of their star-studded front three, Paris Saint-Germain is determined to reclaim their European glory under the new ownership of Qatar Sports Investments. However, their road to victory is starting out rocky, with tough upcoming opponents such as Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. The pressure is on for Luis Enrique's team to secure a spot in the top eight and qualify for the next round of the competition.
The stage is set for an intense match as Luis Enrique's Paris St. Germain takes on Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Both teams have had a slow start in the new format, with only one win each in three games. Enrique, the former La Liga coach, has praised his counterpart Simeone ahead of the highly anticipated showdown. Fans eagerly await the clash between these two fierce rivals.
As rumors swirl about Jules Koundé's future at FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain is eyeing other potential French defensive options. New manager Hansi Flick has made Koundé a key player, but with the player under contract until 2027, PSG may turn their attention to Sevilla's Loïc Badé. Meanwhile, in the MLB, star outfielder Juan Soto is expected to decline the Yankees' qualifying offer, opening up a bidding war for the dynamic player.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has expressed his disappointment on finishing second in the voting for the Ballon d'Or award, which was won by Manchester City's Rodri. Real Madrid also won the award for club of the year and Carlo Ancelotti was named the best coach. Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane shared the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goalscorer, after scoring 52 goals each in the previous season.