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LeMonde
6 days ago
- Sport
- LeMonde
PSG-Tottenham: Paris kicks off its season with no real preparation
A few years ago, Raphaël Varane, 2018 Fifa Club World Cup winner as part of the French national team, compared professional football to a "washing machine." The analogy would ring true for the players of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). To extend the metaphor, after the spin cycle – three weeks of vacation after their defeat (3-0) in the FIFA Club World Cup final match against Chelsea, on July 13 – coach Luis Enrique's players, still wrung out, began a new cycle on Wednesday, August 13, as they are set to face Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup, before returning to the Ligue 1, with a match against Nantes on July 17. Exactly one month before, the team experienced a bitter end to a dazzling season, whose high point was its Champions League final victory (5-0) over Inter Milan on May 31. The 2024-2025 season was, for the PSG's players, coach, and staff, as grueling as it was historic. "We are very tired. We played a lot of matches," said Gianluigi Donnarumma, the PSG's Italian goalkeeper – who was left out of the squad for Wednesday's match – on June 23, after the Club World Cup group stage.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manchester United: Bryan Mbeumo takes number 19 at Old Trafford
Signed for €81 million, the Cameroonian will wear number 19 just as he did at Brentford. Bryan Mbeumo may have changed clubs, but he hasn't changed his number. The Cameroonian international officially joined Manchester United this Monday, July 21, 2025 and will don the number 19 shirt in his first season at Old Trafford. This number is especially significant for the former Brentford player. Bryan Mbeumo becomes the third summer signing for the Premier League club, following Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon. The Cameroonian was acquired from the Bees for a hefty €81 million (including bonuses) after more than forty days of negotiations. Mbeumo has signed a five-year contract with the Red Devils, with an option for an additional year. The English club also announced the new number for their 25-year-old forward. "Bryan Mbeumo has been given the number 19 at Manchester United. The Cameroonian international joins a prestigious list of players who have worn the number 19, with renowned defenders and attackers among its previous holders," Manchester United stated. The number 19 that Mbeumo inherits has a rich history at Old Trafford. Raphaël Varane was the last to wear it, from August 2021 until May 2024. Before him, Amad had it for a season, following in the footsteps of Marcus Rashford and other academy products like James Wilson and Danny Welbeck. Furthermore, the former Bees striker becomes only the second Cameroonian forward at Manchester United after Eric Djemba-Djemba, who also wore number 19. Beyond all that, Bryan Mbeumo keeps the number he previously wore at Brentford, Troyes, and with the Cameroon national team.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Former Real Madrid and United defender attends Europa League final clash at Bilbao
Image Source: Getty Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane made a cameo at the UEFA Europa League final , in Bilbao on 21 May 2025. The match to be held at San Mamés Stadium , the hosts were treated to an all-English affair in the form of Manchester United taking on Tottenham Hotspur . Unforgettable moments as Varane, who announced his retirement on 22 September 2024 on account of the knee injury, is present at the event, with memories flooding back for both supporters and the press. A celebrated career and recent retirement Raphael Varane has had a glittering career with some of Europe's biggest clubs and his national team, with whom he whole several trophies. Varane started his playing career with RC Lens and joined Real Madrid in 2011, where he made 360 appearances and won four UEFA Champions League titles and three important La Liga titles. Varane moved to Manchester United in 2021 and was part of their League Cup and FA Cup victories in 2023 and 2024, respectively. He played a crucial role in France's 2018 FIFA World Cup win and their runners-up finish in 2022. — Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) Varane's playing career was curtailed when he suffered a knee injury in his first match for Serie A team Como in the Coppa Italia against Sampdoria. The injury forced his retirement at the age of 31. Announcing his retirement, Varane thanked his career and suggested that he might explore future opportunities away from the pitch, saying: "And so begins a new life off the field. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo I will remain with Como. Just without my boots and shin pads.' Presence at the Europa League final And his appearance at the Europa League final in Bilbao demonstrated as much, that there was still a link to the game and his old clubs. The final is to be attended by a large number of fans from all around the globe. According to some reports, over 70,000 British fans had traveled to town, prompting security to be tightened up. Varane's attendance increased the prestige of the event, with him joining the company of a number of football legends and dignitaries as the tournament reached its conclusion. Also Read: Supercomputer simulation reveals likely winner of Tottenham vs Manchester United Europa League final So while Varane has retired from professional playing, his participation in something like the Europa League final indicates there could be a future in football-related capacities to be had, maybe as a coach, a mentor, or part of administration. It is important to note why experience and insight like his contribute in so many ways to the football family. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
