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Mint
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain, FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Head-to-head record, road to final and more
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face each other in the highly-anticipated final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. With both teams showcasing resilience to reach this stage, the summit clash promises to be thrilling. Chelsea and PSG have met eight times before this final, with PSG holding a slight edge. The Parisians have won three matches, Chelsea have claimed two victories, and three games have ended in draws. Their first clash came in the 2004 Champions League group stage, where Chelsea secured a 3-0 win in Paris. However, Chelsea have struggled recently, failing to win in their last four encounters with PSG, who won twice in that period. The previous time these two teams met was in March 2016, when PSG won 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage. Adrien Rabiot and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored for PSG, with Diego Costa replying for Chelsea, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory for the Parisians. Chelsea's journey to the 2025 final has been marked by their attacking prowess. Their group stage saw wins against Los Angeles (2-0) and ES Tunis (3-1), but a 3-1 loss to Flamengo tested their resolve. In the round of 16, they faced Benfica in a dramatic match delayed by two hours due to lightning. The quarterfinals brought a 2-1 win over Palmeiras, followed by a 2-0 semifinals victory against Fluminense. PSG's path to the final has been a display of dominance. They topped their group with victories over Atletico Madrid (2-1) and Seattle Sounders (3-0), despite a 2-1 loss to Botafogo. In the knockout stages, they defeated Inter Miami (3-1) and Bayern Munich (2-0). Their standout performance came in the semifinals, where they crushed Real Madrid 4-0. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea head coach: 'It is a great achievement. It has been a fantastic season – top four in the Premier League, Conference League, and now in the final of this competition. We are so, so happy. We go game by game. Finally, we have the last game of the season and hopefully, we can win the tournament.' Luis Enrique, PSG head coach: 'We are in a special season, a special moment, and we have one more step against a very good team like Chelsea. Now it's time to prepare. We want to make history for our club.' Ousmane Dembele: The Ballon d'Or favourite has been in remarkable form. He has scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists in 52 appearances this season. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: The dynamic winger's flair and creativity can pose a constant danger to the opposition. Fabian Ruiz: The midfielder's performance against Real Madrid highlights his ability to control games and score crucial goals. Nuno Mendes: The left-back's pace and crossing ability make him a dual threat. Cole Palmer: The 23-year-old's ability to score is important. Interestingly, when Palmer shines, Chelsea often win. Joao Pedro: The £55 million summer signing from Brighton has made an immediate impact, scoring twice against Fluminense in the semifinal. Jamie Gittens: The ex-Dortmund winger brings pace, capable of unsettling PSG's defense. Moises Caicedo: The midfielder's fitness is crucial after an ankle injury in the semifinal. His absence could make stopping PSG's midfield a difficult task.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Winning comeback: five stars revived by Ligue 1
Free since March 2025 after his suspension, Paul Pogba has officially committed to AS Monaco for a two-year contract, in order to give a new boost to his stagnant career and fight for a place in the Blues for the 2026 World Cup. Falling back on L1 to regain his superb form: Pogba is added to the long list of French stars who have taken this path. Hatem Ben Arfa → OGC Nice (2015) After disappointing stints at Newcastle and Hull, Ben Arfa returns to Ligue 1 with Nice. There, he has an exceptional season: 17 goals, a rediscovered technique, and a won-over public. This spectacular return propels him to the highest level, to the point of returning to the Blues and then signing with PSG. Alexandre Lacazette → Olympique Lyonnais (2022) Downgraded at Arsenal, "Laca" returns to OL to relaunch his career. A winning return, with a natural leader role and rediscovered performances – a typical example of a successful comeback. Adrien Rabiot → Olympique de Marseille (2024) Slighted by the big clubs after his free departure from Juve, Rabiot returns to Ligue 1 to join OM in September 2024, at 29 years old, despite a decrease in his pay. He forms a promising midfield duo with Højbjerg, bringing stability to Marseille. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang → Olympique de Marseille (2023) Benched from his first season at Chelsea, the Franco-Gabonese Aubameyang joins OM. He rediscovers his goal-scoring instinct, scores important goals in the Europa League and the championship, and quickly becomes an offensive leader. A return that confirms his status as a high-level player. Jean-Pierre Papin → Bordeaux (1996) Crowned Ballon d'Or in 1991, Papin returns to France after experiences at Bayern and Atalanta. At Bordeaux, he participates in the European epic of 1996, with Zidane and Dugarry. There's no place like home. This article was written with the help of AI This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 FRANCK FIFE
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What would it take Marseille to sell Mason Greenwood?
There had been some questions about Mason Greenwood's (23) status at Olympique de Marseille as the season came to an end, and there were reports that the Ligue 1 joint-top scorer was not one of the club's 'untouchables' that they would not consider selling in the summer. However, RMC Sport now reports that it would take Marseille receiving a huge financial offer, one that a club of their size could not simply refuse, to sell the former Manchester United player. With this in mind, they are instead looking to find recruits to complement his skillset, in particular a left-winger, following the departure of Luis Henrique (23) to Internazionale Milan. Advertisement The French outlet writes that in the end-of-season review between the shareholders, club executives, and head coach, the desire to keep hold of key players (such as Greenwood, Adrien Rabiot, and Leonardo Balerdi) was one of the topics discussed, and that De Zerbi is counting on his club building around these players. Greenwood joined Marseille from Manchester United last summer. The striker was charged in 2022 with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. Those charges were dropped in 2023 due to the withdrawal of key witness evidence and testimony. GFFN | Nick Hartland
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Adrien Rabiot and mother Véronique file fresh legal claim against PSG over insults and banners
Adrien Rabiot (29) and his mother and long-time advisor Véronique have filed legal action against Paris Saint-Germain following their return to the Parc des Princes with Marseille on 16th March. According to Le Parisien, the pair are suing PSG for their alleged failure to manage abusive banners and insults from supporters during the Classique clash. The case has been brought before the Paris judicial court, with both Rabiot and his mother demanding €15,000 in damages. However, their primary goal is not financial – they want the court to acknowledge what they perceive as a serious failure in PSG's handling of fan conduct, particularly regarding the club's responsibility to ensure security and appropriate behaviour in the stands. Advertisement During Rabiot's first at the Parc as an opposition player since leaving PSG in 2019 – numerous derogatory chants and banners targeting the France international and his mother were visible in the Auteuil end. Although the LFP handed PSG a €20,000 fine and a one-match partial stand closure in early April, the Rabiots argue these sanctions are insufficient. Represented by lawyer Me Romuald Palao, they accuse PSG of failing in its duty to police the stands, which resulted in personal harm. A first hearing is set for November 4th, although it may be postponed depending on how PSG respond. This comes just days after Rabiot won a separate legal battle against PSG regarding the nature of his former contracts. The Paris industrial tribunal reclassified his professional player contracts as permanent (CDI), ordering PSG to pay €1.3 million in compensation. GFFN | George Boxall
Associated Press
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Paris prosecutor opens investigation into Hamraoui's harassment claims against PSG
PARIS (AP) — The Paris public prosecutor's office said on Tuesday that an investigation has been opened based on former Paris Saint-Germain player Kheira Hamraoui's allegation of moral harassment against the soccer club. Hamraoui lodged the complaint in May, when French media reported that the midfielder claimed she had been subjected to a campaign of insults, threats, denigration and cyber-harassment by several teammates. She now plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Shabab. She was attacked in November 2021 following an evening out with her former PSG teammate Aminata Diallo and other teammates. Hamraoui was hit several times with a metal bar and needed stitches for cuts on her hands and legs. There's a judicial case ongoing regarding the attack. Hamraoui, who has made 41 appearances for France, also accuses PSG of having sidelined her during her convalescence to encourage her to leave the club. A PSG spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Other former PSG players also are at odds with the club. Kylian Mbappé 's legal team says PSG owes the star 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages. It also accused PSG of harassment because of the way he was treated amid a transfer standoff. Adrien Rabiot also claims he was treated badly in the final months of his contract. ___ More AP soccer:
