<p>Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone came back to haunt his old club on Monday as he scored the only goal in Paris FC's 1-0 win over their city rivals to reach the last 16 of the French Cup. Substitute Ikone stabbed home in the final 20 minutes to surprise the dominant record 16-time winners and current champions at the Parc des Princes.</p><p>PSG lost their first home game in the competition since 2022 and suffered their first last-32 defeat since 2014.</p><p>"We're really happy, we managed to defend well," Ikone told France Televisions.</p><p>"I'm really happy with my goal, just a joy, and I hope it's not my last goal," he added.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/real-madrid-part-ways-with-xabi-alonso-after-super-cup-loss-appoint-arbeloa-as-new-coach-1768241602185">Real Madrid part ways with Xabi Alonso after Super Cup loss</a></p><p>Before kick-off the hosts' former captain Mamadou Sakho, who began his career with the Paris FC academy before crossing town, announced his retirement on the pitch.</p><p>The sides met earlier this month in the first top-flight derby in the City of Light since 1990, as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored in a 2-1 win for the Champions League holders.</p><p>Since then, PSG have lifted the French Champions Trophy edging rivals Marseille on penalties in Kuwait last Thursday.</p><p>Newly-promoted Paris (PFC), backed by luxury goods brand LVMH and Red Bull, are 15th in Ligue 1, two points above Nantes in the relegation play-off berth.</p><p>Luis Enrique's home side dominated the first half, with Georgia's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia threatening without breaking the deadlock.</p><p>PFC winger Alimami Gory had the best early chance for the visitors before being substituted by Ikone five minutes before the interval due to injury.</p><p>Ten minutes into the second-half a sloppy pass from PFC centre-back Moustapha Mbow handed PSG a golden chance to score but goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio punched away Goncalo Ramos' curled effort.</p><p>With PSG still on top with 15 minutes to play, PFC broke on the counter before attacker Ikone poked home to make it 1-0 for his side before refusing to celebrate.</p><p>During the seven minutes of injury time Doue came within inches of the equaliser with a header before Nkambadio made another superb save to cap off a stellar individual performance to stop a long-range Vitinha strike.</p><p>In the final game of the round, Marseille head to sixth-tier Bayeux with the game moved elsewhere in Normandy in front of a full-house at Caen's Stade Michel-d'Ornano.</p><p>Bayeux, the home of the centuries-old tapestry, are the lowest team remaining in the tournament with the draw for the last 16 taking place before kick-off in northern France.</p><p>On Saturday, former Wolves coach Gary O'Neil started his tenure as Strasbourg boss with a 6-0 win over fourth-tier Avranches.</p>

Before kick-off the hosts' former captain Mamadou Sakho, who began his career with the Paris FC academy before crossing town, announced his retirement on the pitch.

Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone came back to haunt his old club on Monday as he scored the only goal in Paris FC's 1-0 win over their city rivals to reach the last 16 of the French Cup. Substitute Ikone stabbed home in the final 20 minutes to surprise the dominant record 16-time winners and current champions at the Parc des Princes. PSG lost their first home game in the competition since 2022 and suffered their first last-32 defeat since 2014. "We're really happy, we managed to defend well," Ikone told France Televisions. "I'm really happy with my goal, just a joy, and I hope it's not my last goal," he added. Also Read - Real Madrid part ways with Xabi Alonso after Super Cup loss Before kick-off the hosts' former captain Mamadou Sakho, who began his career with the Paris FC academy before crossing town, announced his retirement on the pitch. The sides met earlier this month in the first top-flight derby in the City of Light since 1990, as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored in a 2-1 win for the Champions League holders. Since then, PSG have lifted the French Champions Trophy edging rivals Marseille on penalties in Kuwait last Thursday. Newly-promoted Paris (PFC), backed by luxury goods brand LVMH and Red Bull, are 15th in Ligue 1, two points above Nantes in the relegation play-off berth. Luis Enrique's home side dominated the first half, with Georgia's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia threatening without breaking the deadlock. PFC winger Alimami Gory had the best early chance for the visitors before being substituted by Ikone five minutes before the interval due to injury. Ten minutes into the second-half a sloppy pass from PFC centre-back Moustapha Mbow handed PSG a golden chance to score but goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio punched away Goncalo Ramos' curled effort. With PSG still on top with 15 minutes to play, PFC broke on the counter before attacker Ikone poked home to make it 1-0 for his side before refusing to celebrate. During the seven minutes of injury time Doue came within inches of the equaliser with a header before Nkambadio made another superb save to cap off a stellar individual performance to stop a long-range Vitinha strike. In the final game of the round, Marseille head to sixth-tier Bayeux with the game moved elsewhere in Normandy in front of a full-house at Caen's Stade Michel-d'Ornano. Bayeux, the home of the centuries-old tapestry, are the lowest team remaining in the tournament with the draw for the last 16 taking place before kick-off in northern France. On Saturday, former Wolves coach Gary O'Neil started his tenure as Strasbourg boss with a 6-0 win over fourth-tier Avranches.

<p>Before kick-off the hosts' former captain Mamadou Sakho, who began his career with the Paris FC academy before crossing town, announced his retirement on the pitch.</p>

Paris FC hand PSG first loss since 2022 in French Cup

<p>Kylian Mbappe said he was proud to leave Paris Saint-Germain with his "head held high" after winning Saturday's French Cup final, but said he would wait for the right time to confirm where he will be playing next season.</p>

<p>"To finish with a trophy in a final, there is no better way. It feels really good," Mbappe told reporters after PSG beat Lyon 2-1 in the final in the northern city of Lille.</p>

<p>Mbappe's contract is now up and he recently confirmed he would leave at the season's end, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination, even if neither he nor the Spanish giants have made any announcement.</p>

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<p>"All I wanted was to end things well with my club, with a trophy. I think there is a time for everything and I will announce my future club in good time," he said. "I think it will be in a few days so there is no problem.</p>

<p>"I don't know when yet. There are still some details (to be sorted out) but the most important thing was to finish on a high here," added Mbappe, who will team up in the coming days with the France squad to prepare for Euro 2024.</p>

<p>Mbappe did not score in Saturday's game and so leaves his hometown team with a club-record tally of 256 goals from 308 appearances.</p>

<p>Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz netted for PSG, who held on for the victory after Irishman Jake O'Brien pulled a goal back for Lyon in the second half.</p>

<p>Luis Enrique's team, who lost to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-finals, therefore end the campaign with a domestic league and cup double.</p>

<p>Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco in August 2017 in a stunning 180-million-euro deal and departs after winning six Ligue 1 titles, four French Cups and two League Cups, as well as helping his team reach the Champions League final in 2020.</p>

<p>"There are only good memories and now I can go out with my head held high, with a trophy as well, so I will only remember the positives," he said.</p>

<p>He admitted that he spent a lot of time thinking ahead of kick-off about the fact he would never play for PSG again as he brings to an end a seven-year spell with the club he joined as a teenager.</p>

<p>"With the protocol before a Cup final you have a lot of waiting around and so there is a lot of time to think, and the last thing a footballer needs to be doing is thinking," said the 25-year-old.</p>

<p>"You think and so all the memories start to come back. There is all the nostalgia, and the thought that in 90 minutes it will all be over.</p>

<p>"It was difficult but great fun at the same time."</p>


Kylian Mbappe said he was proud to leave Paris Saint-Germain with his "head held high" after winning Saturday's French Cup final, but said he would wait for the right time to confirm where he will be playing next season.

Kylian Mbappe said he was proud to leave Paris Saint-Germain with his "head held high" after winning Saturday's French Cup final, but said he would wait for the right time to confirm where he will be playing next season. "To finish with a trophy in a final, there is no better way. It feels really good," Mbappe told reporters after PSG beat Lyon 2-1 in the final in the northern city of Lille. Mbappe's contract is now up and he recently confirmed he would leave at the season's end, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination, even if neither he nor the Spanish giants have made any announcement. ALSO READ: Bayer Leverkusen bags maiden league-cup double with 1-0 victory in German Cup Final "All I wanted was to end things well with my club, with a trophy. I think there is a time for everything and I will announce my future club in good time," he said. "I think it will be in a few days so there is no problem. "I don't know when yet. There are still some details (to be sorted out) but the most important thing was to finish on a high here," added Mbappe, who will team up in the coming days with the France squad to prepare for Euro 2024. Mbappe did not score in Saturday's game and so leaves his hometown team with a club-record tally of 256 goals from 308 appearances. Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz netted for PSG, who held on for the victory after Irishman Jake O'Brien pulled a goal back for Lyon in the second half. Luis Enrique's team, who lost to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-finals, therefore end the campaign with a domestic league and cup double. Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco in August 2017 in a stunning 180-million-euro deal and departs after winning six Ligue 1 titles, four French Cups and two League Cups, as well as helping his team reach the Champions League final in 2020. "There are only good memories and now I can go out with my head held high, with a trophy as well, so I will only remember the positives," he said. He admitted that he spent a lot of time thinking ahead of kick-off about the fact he would never play for PSG again as he brings to an end a seven-year spell with the club he joined as a teenager. "With the protocol before a Cup final you have a lot of waiting around and so there is a lot of time to think, and the last thing a footballer needs to be doing is thinking," said the 25-year-old. "You think and so all the memories start to come back. There is all the nostalgia, and the thought that in 90 minutes it will all be over. "It was difficult but great fun at the same time."

PSG clinch win against Lyon in French Cup final as Mbappe leaves club with ‘head held high’

<p>Paris Saint-Germain are hoping their latest Ligue 1 title, secured on Sunday with three games to spare, will be just the first leg of a historic treble with a Champions League semi-final to come and the French Cup final to look forward to as well.</p>

<p>It is PSG's 12th French title, at least two more than any other team, and it is also their 10th in 12 seasons, which goes to show how the footballing landscape in the country has been transformed since the Qatari takeover of the club in 2011.</p>

<p>The extent of PSG's financial advantage over the rest of French football is crushing and means ending each season as champions is effectively a minimum requirement.</p>

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<p>When analysts Deloitte published their list of the top-earning football clubs in the world for last year, PSG were third with revenue of just over 800 million euros ($855m). The only other French team in the top 20 was Marseille, with 258 million euros.</p>

<p>UEFA's own European Club Finance report, published in February, revealed PSG as having the second highest wage bill on the continent behind only Barcelona, at over 600 million euros.</p>

<p>Those wage costs will have changed significantly this season, following the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar, but a recent study by sports daily L'Equipe claimed that the 10 highest-paid players in Ligue 1 just now all play in Paris.</p>

<p>In that context, it is almost impossible for anyone to compete with Luis Enrique's team domestically, but the Spanish coach still deserves credit.</p>

<p>"Given our history and our squad, we are the favourites, although not everybody manages to do it, especially with so many games still to play," he said last week.</p>

<p>"But I have said since the very first day that we are the favourites, that we have the best squad and the biggest budget. It is almost an obligation."</p>

<h2>- Transition from Messi and Neymar -</h2>

<p>He took over a team set for a period of transition in the post-Messi and Neymar era.</p>

<p>PSG did not convince in winning the league last season, losing seven games and only pipping Lens by a point.</p>

<p>This campaign has, to borrow a French expression, not always been like a long, peaceful river.</p>

<p>Luis Enrique had to incorporate a raft of new signings and has had to deal with the awkward situation surrounding Kylian Mbappe's future.</p>

<p>Mbappe was frozen out at the start of the campaign with the club putting pressure on him to sign a new deal or agree to be sold rather than simply run down the last year of his contract.</p>

<p>That partly explains why PSG won just three of their first seven Ligue 1 games.</p>

<p>However, they have since picked up the pace and their only league loss so far remains a 3-2 home defeat against Nice in September.</p>

<p>Ousmane Dembele has been excellent since arriving from Barcelona, playing mainly on the right wing, and Bradley Barcola has starred on the other side.</p>

<p>Teenager Warren Zaire-Emery has been a fixture in midfield and earned a call-up to the full France squad, while Portuguese creator Vitinha has arguably been PSG's best player.</p>

<p>But then there is Mbappe, who has 43 goals in all competitions, and that despite being used sparingly in the league over the last two months since informing the club of his decision to leave on a free at the end of the season.</p>

<p>Mbappe has completed 90 minutes just twice in PSG's last 11 league games.</p>

<p>Luis Enrique has justified that by saying he needs to prepare for a future without his star player and try alternatives. But in the meantime, PSG must make the most of having the France captain in their ranks.</p>

<p>That they are now a better, more balanced team without having to accommodate Messi and Neymar is no surprise.</p>

<p>Although they wobbled in the Champions League group stage, they qualified for the knockout phase and took four points against Borussia Dortmund along the way. They must now be favourites to beat the Germans in the upcoming semi-final.</p>

<p>That would allow them to finish the Mbappe era with a French Cup final against Lyon on May 25 and the Champions League final a week later, with the prospect of a clean sweep of trophies in sight.</p>

<p>"Of course that's something we are talking about. It's a source of motivation for us," Luis Enrique said.</p>

<p>"It will be a long, winding road to get there. We will need to stay fully focused until the end of the season.</p>


Paris Saint-Germain are hoping their latest Ligue 1 title, secured on Sunday with three games to spare, will be just the first leg of a historic treble with a Champions League semi-final to come and the French Cup final to look forward to as well.

Paris Saint-Germain are hoping their latest Ligue 1 title, secured on Sunday with three games to spare, will be just the first leg of a historic treble with a Champions League semi-final to come and the French Cup final to look forward to as well. It is PSG's 12th French title, at least two more than any other team, and it is also their 10th in 12 seasons, which goes to show how the footballing landscape in the country has been transformed since the Qatari takeover of the club in 2011. The extent of PSG's financial advantage over the rest of French football is crushing and means ending each season as champions is effectively a minimum requirement. Also Read: Premier League: Arsenal beat Spurs in thriller to keep title hopes alive When analysts Deloitte published their list of the top-earning football clubs in the world for last year, PSG were third with revenue of just over 800 million euros ($855m). The only other French team in the top 20 was Marseille, with 258 million euros. UEFA's own European Club Finance report, published in February, revealed PSG as having the second highest wage bill on the continent behind only Barcelona, at over 600 million euros. Those wage costs will have changed significantly this season, following the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar, but a recent study by sports daily L'Equipe claimed that the 10 highest-paid players in Ligue 1 just now all play in Paris. In that context, it is almost impossible for anyone to compete with Luis Enrique's team domestically, but the Spanish coach still deserves credit. "Given our history and our squad, we are the favourites, although not everybody manages to do it, especially with so many games still to play," he said last week. "But I have said since the very first day that we are the favourites, that we have the best squad and the biggest budget. It is almost an obligation." - Transition from Messi and Neymar - He took over a team set for a period of transition in the post-Messi and Neymar era. PSG did not convince in winning the league last season, losing seven games and only pipping Lens by a point. This campaign has, to borrow a French expression, not always been like a long, peaceful river. Luis Enrique had to incorporate a raft of new signings and has had to deal with the awkward situation surrounding Kylian Mbappe's future. Mbappe was frozen out at the start of the campaign with the club putting pressure on him to sign a new deal or agree to be sold rather than simply run down the last year of his contract. That partly explains why PSG won just three of their first seven Ligue 1 games. However, they have since picked up the pace and their only league loss so far remains a 3-2 home defeat against Nice in September. Ousmane Dembele has been excellent since arriving from Barcelona, playing mainly on the right wing, and Bradley Barcola has starred on the other side. Teenager Warren Zaire-Emery has been a fixture in midfield and earned a call-up to the full France squad, while Portuguese creator Vitinha has arguably been PSG's best player. But then there is Mbappe, who has 43 goals in all competitions, and that despite being used sparingly in the league over the last two months since informing the club of his decision to leave on a free at the end of the season. Mbappe has completed 90 minutes just twice in PSG's last 11 league games. Luis Enrique has justified that by saying he needs to prepare for a future without his star player and try alternatives. But in the meantime, PSG must make the most of having the France captain in their ranks. That they are now a better, more balanced team without having to accommodate Messi and Neymar is no surprise. Although they wobbled in the Champions League group stage, they qualified for the knockout phase and took four points against Borussia Dortmund along the way. They must now be favourites to beat the Germans in the upcoming semi-final. That would allow them to finish the Mbappe era with a French Cup final against Lyon on May 25 and the Champions League final a week later, with the prospect of a clean sweep of trophies in sight. "Of course that's something we are talking about. It's a source of motivation for us," Luis Enrique said. "It will be a long, winding road to get there. We will need to stay fully focused until the end of the season.

PSG, Kylian Mbappe look for treble after securing 12th Ligue 1 title

<p>Paris FC and Lyon were both thrown out of the French Cup on Monday for the hooliganism that forced their December 17 tie to be called off at half-time.</p>

<p>The teams were all square at 1-1 in Paris when fans spilled onto the pitch at Charlety Stadium following incidents in the stands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rather than try to finish the match, the disciplinary commission of the French Football Federation (FFF) decided to expel both teams.</p>

<p>The FFF statement said it had "decided that the two clubs are responsible for the incidents that occurred during the match," &nbsp;even though the presidents of the two clubs had been blaming each other.</p>

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<p>The decisions means Nice, drawn to face the winner of the tie in the next round, go straight through to the last 16.</p>

<p>The commission also fined second-division Paris FC 10,000 euros (11,320 dollars) and Lyon, who have already had a point deducted in Ligue 1 for fan misbehaviour this season, 52,000 euros.</p>

<p>The commission also handed Lyon a suspended ban from the cup and forbidden to take fans to away games in the league for the rest of the season.</p>

<p>Lyon had already announced that they would ban their fan groups from travelling to away matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Paris FC will have to play five home matches behind closed doors.</p>

<p>After smoke bombs and flares were thrown back and forth in the stands and fighting broke out fans fled onto the pitch and the &nbsp;police intervened.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two people, a supporter and a policeman, were injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although no arrests were made at the time, three fans from Paris were later arrested and two &nbsp;have been charged.</p>

<p>The incident was the latest in a series at French stadiums this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is the second match this season involving Lyon fans which has had to be abandoned -- their home league game with Marseille was called off after OM captain Dimitri Payet was hit on the head with a plastic bottle.</p>


Paris FC and Lyon were both thrown out of the French Cup on Monday for the hooliganism that forced their December 17 tie to be called off at half-time. The teams were all square at 1-1 in Paris when fans spilled onto the pitch at Charlety Stadium following incidents in the stands.

Paris FC and Lyon were both thrown out of the French Cup on Monday for the hooliganism that forced their December 17 tie to be called off at half-time. The teams were all square at 1-1 in Paris when fans spilled onto the pitch at Charlety Stadium following incidents in the stands. Rather than try to finish the match, the disciplinary commission of the French Football Federation (FFF) decided to expel both teams. The FFF statement said it had "decided that the two clubs are responsible for the incidents that occurred during the match," even though the presidents of the two clubs had been blaming each other. ALSO READ: Premier League: A whopping 103 COVID-19 cases recorded previous week among staff and players The decisions means Nice, drawn to face the winner of the tie in the next round, go straight through to the last 16. The commission also fined second-division Paris FC 10,000 euros (11,320 dollars) and Lyon, who have already had a point deducted in Ligue 1 for fan misbehaviour this season, 52,000 euros. The commission also handed Lyon a suspended ban from the cup and forbidden to take fans to away games in the league for the rest of the season. Lyon had already announced that they would ban their fan groups from travelling to away matches. Paris FC will have to play five home matches behind closed doors. After smoke bombs and flares were thrown back and forth in the stands and fighting broke out fans fled onto the pitch and the police intervened. ALSO READ: Premier League: Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard tests positive for COVID-19, to sit out two games Two people, a supporter and a policeman, were injured. Although no arrests were made at the time, three fans from Paris were later arrested and two have been charged. The incident was the latest in a series at French stadiums this season. It is the second match this season involving Lyon fans which has had to be abandoned -- their home league game with Marseille was called off after OM captain Dimitri Payet was hit on the head with a plastic bottle.

French Football Federation expels Paris FC and Lyon from French Cup for fan violence

<p>Kylian Mbappe set up the first goal and grabbed one of his own as Paris St Germain retained the French Cup with a 2-0 victory over Monaco in Wednesday’s final at the Stade de France.</p>

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<p>Quick thinking by Mbappe to dispose of&nbsp;Axel Disasi in his own penalty area, as the Monaco defender, let a short pass from goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki slip under his feet, set up a 19th-minute opener for Mauro Icardi.</p>

<p>Mbappe took the ball away and, displaying quick feet, passed square for Icardi to tuck the ball home from close range.</p>

<p>With teammate Neymar suspended and watching from the empty stands, Mbappe was able to dominate the contest with his talent and pace and added the second goal in the 81st minute.</p>

<p>Angel Di Maria set him up with a short through-ball and the World Cup winner lifted his finish over Majecki to make sure of the outcome.</p>

<p>Mbappe’s goal came a minute after he had hit the crossbar with a clever chip from outside the penalty area having spotted Majecki off his line.</p>

<p>It was one of few chances in a largely dour final, played behind closed doors, that only came alive in the last 15 minutes.</p>

<p>PSG retained their title and extended to 14 their record number of wins in the cup. Monaco had won five previous times but last in 1991. They were last in the final in 2010 when PSG also beat them.</p>

<p>“We work every day to experience this type of emotion, reward and recognition. The work of a whole group, the staff, and the supporters who could not be here. We think about them a lot, this title is also for them," Mbappe said.</p>

<p>"When you play for PSG, one of the biggest clubs in the world, the biggest club in the country, every title counts to go down in history. We want to be part of this story, it's a great step today."</p>

<p>PSG defender Alessandro Florenzi had a powerful shot tipped over by Majecki in the first half while Monaco created the better opportunities after the break.</p>

<p>PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas made two good saves from Wissam Ben Yedder and Krepin Diatta and saw an errant cross rebound back into play off his crossbar.</p>

<p>But any hopes of a comeback were swiftly ended by the pace and vision of Mbappe as he settled the outcome.</p>

<p>Both clubs now turn their attention to the end of the Ligue 1 season on Sunday where they hold out hopes of winning the title. PSG are second, one point behind leaders Lille, while Monaco are three points adrift.</p>


Kylian Mbappe set up the first goal and grabbed one of his own as Paris St Germain retained the French Cup with a 2-0 victory over Monaco in Wednesday’s final at the Stade de France.

Kylian Mbappe set up the first goal and grabbed one of his own as Paris St Germain retained the French Cup with a 2-0 victory over Monaco in Wednesday’s final at the Stade de France. ALSO READ: Liverpool must maintain focus to seal top-four finish: Phillips Quick thinking by Mbappe to dispose of Axel Disasi in his own penalty area, as the Monaco defender, let a short pass from goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki slip under his feet, set up a 19th-minute opener for Mauro Icardi. Mbappe took the ball away and, displaying quick feet, passed square for Icardi to tuck the ball home from close range. With teammate Neymar suspended and watching from the empty stands, Mbappe was able to dominate the contest with his talent and pace and added the second goal in the 81st minute. Angel Di Maria set him up with a short through-ball and the World Cup winner lifted his finish over Majecki to make sure of the outcome. Mbappe’s goal came a minute after he had hit the crossbar with a clever chip from outside the penalty area having spotted Majecki off his line. It was one of few chances in a largely dour final, played behind closed doors, that only came alive in the last 15 minutes. PSG retained their title and extended to 14 their record number of wins in the cup. Monaco had won five previous times but last in 1991. They were last in the final in 2010 when PSG also beat them. “We work every day to experience this type of emotion, reward and recognition. The work of a whole group, the staff, and the supporters who could not be here. We think about them a lot, this title is also for them," Mbappe said. "When you play for PSG, one of the biggest clubs in the world, the biggest club in the country, every title counts to go down in history. We want to be part of this story, it's a great step today." PSG defender Alessandro Florenzi had a powerful shot tipped over by Majecki in the first half while Monaco created the better opportunities after the break. PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas made two good saves from Wissam Ben Yedder and Krepin Diatta and saw an errant cross rebound back into play off his crossbar. But any hopes of a comeback were swiftly ended by the pace and vision of Mbappe as he settled the outcome. Both clubs now turn their attention to the end of the Ligue 1 season on Sunday where they hold out hopes of winning the title. PSG are second, one point behind leaders Lille, while Monaco are three points adrift.

Kylian Mbappe magic sets up Paris Saint-Germain for French Cup victory

<p>Cup holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday reached the round of 32 of Coup de France after a 1-0 win over Ligue 2 side Caen. However, PSG's star striker Neymar Jr. suffered a possible groin injury during the match.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Brazilian's injury comes as a worry for Paris as they are set to lock horns with Barcelona after six days. Steeve Yago's tackle on 56th minute forced Neymar to limp off the field and be replaced by Kylian Mbappe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There's something with his adductor (muscle). It will be checked by the medical staff tomorrow," coach Mauricio Pochettino told a news conference.</p>

<p>"We don't know what it is, we'll know more tomorrow. We can't say anything before he's been examined tomorrow."</p>

<p>PSG benched Mbappe and Marquinhos and struggled against a second-division team. Yet the visitors sprung to life after the break as Kean netted from close range from Neymar's cross at the end of a counter-attack four minutes into the second half.</p>

<p>However, Neymar's injury was the main highlight of the match as PSG have already lost Angel Di Maria for the Barcelona clash.&nbsp;</p>


Cup holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday reached the round of 32 of Coup de France after a 1-0 win over Ligue 2 side Caen. However, PSG's star striker Neymar Jr.

Cup holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday reached the round of 32 of Coup de France after a 1-0 win over Ligue 2 side Caen. However, PSG's star striker Neymar Jr. suffered a possible groin injury during the match. ALSO READ: Manchester United, Arsenal Europa League matches moved to Italy The Brazilian's injury comes as a worry for Paris as they are set to lock horns with Barcelona after six days. Steeve Yago's tackle on 56th minute forced Neymar to limp off the field and be replaced by Kylian Mbappe. "There's something with his adductor (muscle). It will be checked by the medical staff tomorrow," coach Mauricio Pochettino told a news conference. "We don't know what it is, we'll know more tomorrow. We can't say anything before he's been examined tomorrow." PSG benched Mbappe and Marquinhos and struggled against a second-division team. Yet the visitors sprung to life after the break as Kean netted from close range from Neymar's cross at the end of a counter-attack four minutes into the second half. However, Neymar's injury was the main highlight of the match as PSG have already lost Angel Di Maria for the Barcelona clash.

Coup de France: Neymar Jr. injured as Paris St Germain reach round of 32

<p>Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the final of the French Cup with a thumping 5-1 win at Lyon on Wednesday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mbappe-masterclass-fires-psg-to-4-0-win-over-dijon-283545">Mbappe masterclass fires PSG to 4-0 win over Dijon</a></p>

<p>The World Cup winner took his goal tally in all competitions to 30 during a win that was eased by Fernando Marcal being sent off just before Neymar put the French champions ahead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ligue-1-psg-manage-win-against-bordeaux-despite-neymars-red-card-282337">Ligue 1: PSG manage win against Bordeaux despite Neymar's red card</a></p>

<p>The defeat Lyon ends a five-match unbeaten run that included an impressive 1-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League and the weekend's triumph over local rivals Saint-Etienne.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paris-saint-germain-president-nasser-al-khelaifi-charged-with-criminal-offences-281974">Paris Saint Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged with criminal offences</a></p>

<p>"It was a solid, serious display full of concentration," said&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;coach Thomas Tuchel.</p>

<p>"After the Dortmund match (lost 2-1 in Germany), Mbappe has responded brilliantly. He uses his speed so intelligently ... he is in good form."</p>

<p>Mbappe equalised for the away side with a simple tap-in just three minutes after Martin Terrier had given the raucous home fans hope with a neat 11th-minute opener.</p>

<p>The 21-year-old was also key to&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;taking the lead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot.</p>

<p>Collecting the ball out on the left-wing, he casually saw off two Lyon defenders before floating over a cross to fellow forward Edinson Cavani, who controlled the ball only for Marcal to then handle before the Uruguay striker could let his shot go.</p>

<p>Neymar slotted home the subsequent spot-kick after confirmation of the handball by VAR, while Marcal had to leave the field after being handed his second red card.</p>

<p>"I prefer to say nothing about the penalty," said Lyon boss Rudi Garcia, who side face&nbsp;PSG&nbsp;in the League Cup final next month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When you are 10 against 11 playing such a strong team it's no longer a contest."</p>

<p>Mbappe made sure of the Parisian's visit to the Stade de France next month with a superb solo effort with 20 minutes left, embarrassing Bruno Guimaraes and Marcelo before calmly slotting past Anthony Lopes.</p>

<p>Pablo Sarabia added a fourth with a stinging low strike 11 minutes later, and Mbappe completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, tapping home Neymar's cross after good work on the left from the world's most expensive footballer.</p>

<p>Saint-Etienne and Rennes meet in the second semi-final on Thursday.</p>


Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the final of the French Cup with a thumping 5-1 win at Lyon on Wednesday. Also read: Mbappe masterclass fires PSG to 4-0 win over Dijon The World Cup winner took his goal tally in all competitions to 30 during a win that was eased by Fernando Marcal being sent off just before Neymar put the French champions ahead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot.

Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised into the final of the French Cup with a thumping 5-1 win at Lyon on Wednesday. Also read: Mbappe masterclass fires PSG to 4-0 win over Dijon The World Cup winner took his goal tally in all competitions to 30 during a win that was eased by Fernando Marcal being sent off just before Neymar put the French champions ahead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot. Also read: Ligue 1: PSG manage win against Bordeaux despite Neymar's red card The defeat Lyon ends a five-match unbeaten run that included an impressive 1-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League and the weekend's triumph over local rivals Saint-Etienne. Also read: Paris Saint Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged with criminal offences "It was a solid, serious display full of concentration," said PSG coach Thomas Tuchel. "After the Dortmund match (lost 2-1 in Germany), Mbappe has responded brilliantly. He uses his speed so intelligently ... he is in good form." Mbappe equalised for the away side with a simple tap-in just three minutes after Martin Terrier had given the raucous home fans hope with a neat 11th-minute opener. The 21-year-old was also key to PSG taking the lead in the 64th minute from the penalty spot. Collecting the ball out on the left-wing, he casually saw off two Lyon defenders before floating over a cross to fellow forward Edinson Cavani, who controlled the ball only for Marcal to then handle before the Uruguay striker could let his shot go. Neymar slotted home the subsequent spot-kick after confirmation of the handball by VAR, while Marcal had to leave the field after being handed his second red card. "I prefer to say nothing about the penalty," said Lyon boss Rudi Garcia, who side face PSG in the League Cup final next month. "When you are 10 against 11 playing such a strong team it's no longer a contest." Mbappe made sure of the Parisian's visit to the Stade de France next month with a superb solo effort with 20 minutes left, embarrassing Bruno Guimaraes and Marcelo before calmly slotting past Anthony Lopes. Pablo Sarabia added a fourth with a stinging low strike 11 minutes later, and Mbappe completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, tapping home Neymar's cross after good work on the left from the world's most expensive footballer. Saint-Etienne and Rennes meet in the second semi-final on Thursday.

French Cup: Mbappe treble over Lyon fires PSG into finals

<p>Paris St Germain forward <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/neymar-hits-half-century-as-psg-are-held-by-nice-215990&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGw9rM4JDiAhU1jOYKHYZWDRMQFjAEegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Nu7e0CZ8EYjuQGPxsVAyr">Neymar </a>has been handed a three-match ban and an additional two-match suspended ban for an altercation with a spectator following their French Cup final loss to Stade Rennes last month, the French Football Federation said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/rennes-stun-psg-to-win-french-cup-on-penalties-214073&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjvnPvx4JDiAhVD6XMBHe_MCS0QFjAAegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0h2iL20beQhB21nSrfKrbX">PSG lost 6-5 on penalties</a> after Rennes rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 and the frustrated <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/did-i-act-badly-asks-neymar-after-hitting-fan-post-french-cup-defeat-214130&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjvnPvx4JDiAhVD6XMBHe_MCS0QFjACegQIDRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FND1q3E2GOese7wc_ZU-z">Brazilian appeared to jab at a spectator</a> who tried to record him on his mobile phone as he went up to collect his runners-up medal.</p>

<p>Neymar's suspension will begin on Monday, which means he will be eligible for Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Angers.</p>

<p>He will miss PSG's final two league games against Dijon and Reims.</p>

<p>The 27-year-old will also miss the opening match of the new season, the annual Trophee des Champions match against Rennes in August.</p>

<p>However, the suspended ban will allow him to play the next two games after.</p>

<p>Neymar has already been suspended for three Champions League games for insulting match officials following the French side's elimination in the quarter-final.</p>

<p>PSG were also fined 35,000 euros ($39,326) after their fans used lasers and fireworks during the match.</p>


Paris St Germain forward Neymar has been handed a three-match ban and an additional two-match suspended ban for an altercation with a spectator following their French Cup final loss to Stade Rennes last month, the French Football Federation said.

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has been handed a three-match ban and an additional two-match suspended ban for an altercation with a spectator following their French Cup final loss to Stade Rennes last month, the French Football Federation said. PSG lost 6-5 on penalties after Rennes rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 and the frustrated Brazilian appeared to jab at a spectator who tried to record him on his mobile phone as he went up to collect his runners-up medal. Neymar's suspension will begin on Monday, which means he will be eligible for Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Angers. He will miss PSG's final two league games against Dijon and Reims. The 27-year-old will also miss the opening match of the new season, the annual Trophee des Champions match against Rennes in August. However, the suspended ban will allow him to play the next two games after. Neymar has already been suspended for three Champions League games for insulting match officials following the French side's elimination in the quarter-final. PSG were also fined 35,000 euros ($39,326) after their fans used lasers and fireworks during the match.

Neymar handed three-match ban for fan altercation in French Cup final

<p>Paris St Germain's Brazil forward Neymar was involved in an altercation with a spectator following Saturday's French Cup final with Stade Rennes, appearing in video footage to strike the fan following his team's defeat.</p>

<p>Stade Rennes stunned PSG 6-5 on penalties after rallying from two goals down to draw 2-2 in a match where Neymar got on the score sheet.</p>

<p>As the PSG squad walked up to receive their runners-up medals, Neymar initially pushed a supporter's hand away as he tried to record him on his mobile phone.</p>

<p>The visibly frustrated Brazilian, who had returned last week from a three-month injury layoff, then appeared in the video to jab at the spectator before walking away to collect his medal.</p>

<p>Neymar posted a message on Instagram after the game, saying: "Nobody likes to lose. Everyone who knows me knows how competitive I am and how much defeat shakes me.</p>

<p>"But losing is part of an athlete's life, it makes us grow, makes us think, makes us better. Happy to be able to play again, to score again and feel good on the pitch but the biggest feeling today is one of sadness."</p>

<p>Reuters has contacted PSG for comment.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, Neymar was suspended for three Champions League games for insulting match officials following the French side's elimination from the Champions League. PSG have qualified for next season's Champions League by winning the Ligue 1 title.</p>


Paris St Germain's Brazil forward Neymar was involved in an altercation with a spectator following Saturday's French Cup final with Stade Rennes, appearing in video footage to strike the fan following his team's defeat.

Paris St Germain's Brazil forward Neymar was involved in an altercation with a spectator following Saturday's French Cup final with Stade Rennes, appearing in video footage to strike the fan following his team's defeat. Stade Rennes stunned PSG 6-5 on penalties after rallying from two goals down to draw 2-2 in a match where Neymar got on the score sheet. As the PSG squad walked up to receive their runners-up medals, Neymar initially pushed a supporter's hand away as he tried to record him on his mobile phone. The visibly frustrated Brazilian, who had returned last week from a three-month injury layoff, then appeared in the video to jab at the spectator before walking away to collect his medal. Neymar posted a message on Instagram after the game, saying: "Nobody likes to lose. Everyone who knows me knows how competitive I am and how much defeat shakes me. "But losing is part of an athlete's life, it makes us grow, makes us think, makes us better. Happy to be able to play again, to score again and feel good on the pitch but the biggest feeling today is one of sadness." Reuters has contacted PSG for comment. Earlier this week, Neymar was suspended for three Champions League games for insulting match officials following the French side's elimination from the Champions League. PSG have qualified for next season's Champions League by winning the Ligue 1 title.

After insulting match officials, Neymar appears to strike fan

<p>Paris Saint-Germain Neymar was spotted hitting a fan after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rennes-stun-psg-to-win-french-cup-on-penalties-214073">PSG's shock defeat to Stade Rennes</a> in the French Cup final after a 2-2 draw on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neymar scored to put PSG 2-0 up after 21 minutes at the Stade de France on Saturday, but Rennes fought back to tie the game at 2-2 and win the penalty shootout 6-5 after extra time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the players were climbing the steps to receive their medals, shaking the hands of those nearby, Neymar, one of the last in line, struck one of the fans in the face. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The blow was caught on numerous mobile phones and the video went viral on the social networking sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was posted by the victim, Edouard, a 28-year-old delivery driver from Nantes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Did I act badly?" Neymar asked in an Instagram comment. "Yes. But no one can stay indifferent."&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Brazilian friend of Neymar's, Alex Bernardo, posted on Instagram a transcript of the comments audible on Edouard’s video starting with unused reserves goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and defender Layvin Kurzawa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Oh, Buffon, dirty Bouffon! Oh, Kurzawa, keep your hand to yourself!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then to Marco Verratti, "Oh, racist!" and to Neymar, "Oh, go and learn to play football."</p>

<p>The Brazilian striker reacted by pushing down the phone to hit Edouard in the face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Who will defend me from going in defence of my teammates?" Neymar wrote in a comment on Bernardo's post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PSG quickly responded with a statement that said that a "friend of a Rennes player had insulted all the players" to "create a buzz" on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I did not insult him," Edouard told French sports daily L'Equipe. "I told him that they had been useless."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When the players passed, Verratti, Buffon, I mocked them, 'You are worthless. Allez Rennes!'"</p>

<p>Edouard said he had contemplated bringing charges against Neymar who left him with "a cut lip and bloody nose".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blow continued a bad-tempered end to the evening for PSG. Neymar's strike partner Kylian Mbappe was sent off for a dreadful tackle with two minutes left in extra time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The defeat ended PSG's four-year reign in the French Cup and means that, while they have retained the French league, they have won none of the cups they entered this season, with the most painful their exit at the last 16 stage of the Champions League to Manchester United.</p>


Paris Saint-Germain Neymar was spotted hitting a fan after PSG's shock defeat to Stade Rennes in the French Cup final after a 2-2 draw on Saturday. Neymar scored to put PSG 2-0 up after 21 minutes at the Stade de France on Saturday, but Rennes fought back to tie the game at 2-2 and win the penalty shootout 6-5 after extra time.

Paris Saint-Germain Neymar was spotted hitting a fan after PSG's shock defeat to Stade Rennes in the French Cup final after a 2-2 draw on Saturday. Neymar scored to put PSG 2-0 up after 21 minutes at the Stade de France on Saturday, but Rennes fought back to tie the game at 2-2 and win the penalty shootout 6-5 after extra time. When the players were climbing the steps to receive their medals, shaking the hands of those nearby, Neymar, one of the last in line, struck one of the fans in the face. The blow was caught on numerous mobile phones and the video went viral on the social networking sites. The video was posted by the victim, Edouard, a 28-year-old delivery driver from Nantes. Watch the video: Neymar punching a football fan 😳#PSG pic.twitter.com/YVXvRhjPVq — All About Football (@Insta_Stories12) April 28, 2019 × Neymar punched a fan for whatever reason, and in front of a little kid, great example he is 😂 he’s finished pic.twitter.com/5ESbtsFYzm — aleyna (@aleynaTHFC) April 28, 2019 × View this post on Instagram Não vou discutir se é a maneira mais correta de resolver o assunto. Mas que foi MERECIDO, foi ! Veja o que o “torcedor” falou E GRAVOU !! “Buffon você é retardado” “Kurzawa não quero seus cumprimentos” “Verratti racista” “Neymar, aprenda a jogar futebol” Este é o tipo de comportamento que não pode ser admitido. Jogadores de cabeça quente após perder uma final de campeonato e um IDIOTA provocando-os. Certinho ele, né ? Não li uma crítica ao comportamento desse “torcedor”. MERECEU ! . @neymarjr , como sempre, defendeu a si mesmo e a seus companheiros de ofensas. Quem o defenderá de ter ido em defesa dos companheiros de time ? Alguém ? #respeito #respect #neymar #neymarjr #njr A post shared by Alex Bernardo (@alexbernardo_) on Apr 27, 2019 at 5:45pm PDT × "Did I act badly?" Neymar asked in an Instagram comment. "Yes. But no one can stay indifferent." A Brazilian friend of Neymar's, Alex Bernardo, posted on Instagram a transcript of the comments audible on Edouard’s video starting with unused reserves goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and defender Layvin Kurzawa. "Oh, Buffon, dirty Bouffon! Oh, Kurzawa, keep your hand to yourself!" Then to Marco Verratti, "Oh, racist!" and to Neymar, "Oh, go and learn to play football." The Brazilian striker reacted by pushing down the phone to hit Edouard in the face. "Who will defend me from going in defence of my teammates?" Neymar wrote in a comment on Bernardo's post. PSG quickly responded with a statement that said that a "friend of a Rennes player had insulted all the players" to "create a buzz" on social media. "I did not insult him," Edouard told French sports daily L'Equipe. "I told him that they had been useless." "When the players passed, Verratti, Buffon, I mocked them, 'You are worthless. Allez Rennes!'" Edouard said he had contemplated bringing charges against Neymar who left him with "a cut lip and bloody nose". The blow continued a bad-tempered end to the evening for PSG. Neymar's strike partner Kylian Mbappe was sent off for a dreadful tackle with two minutes left in extra time. The defeat ended PSG's four-year reign in the French Cup and means that, while they have retained the French league, they have won none of the cups they entered this season, with the most painful their exit at the last 16 stage of the Champions League to Manchester United.

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