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Neymar, Kylian Mbappe can lead PSG to success – Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti

All three of Paris Saint-Germain’s strike force were on the score-sheet in a comfortable 3-1 win over Angers.

PSG head coach Thomas Tuchel insists he is not bothered whether Kylian Mbappe will surpass Neymar at the club, and is not interested about what the pair get up to on social media.

PSG head coach Thomas Tuchel has refused to comment on whether the club is interested in Tottenham left-back Danny Rose but was quick to praise the player’s talents.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria insists Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar have a good relationship, despite previous disputes over penalty kicks.
Samuel Umtiti believes Neymar and Kylian Mbappe can play together in the same XI for Paris Saint-Germain this season after Neymar paid a surprise visit to his former Barcelona teammates on Monday.
Neymar, who scored in PSG’s 3-1 win against Angers on Saturday, is in Barcelona to take part in a poker event and took advantage of his time to visit Barca’s training ground. He posted photographs on his Instagram account with Ivan Rakitic, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Luis Suarez after catching up with his…

Neymar visits Barcelona training ground but confirms he will stay at PSG

All three of Paris Saint-Germain’s strike force were on the score-sheet in a comfortable 3-1 win over Angers.

PSG head coach Thomas Tuchel insists he is not bothered whether Kylian Mbappe will surpass Neymar at the club, and is not interested about what the pair get up to on social media.

PSG head coach Thomas Tuchel has refused to comment on whether the club is interested in Tottenham left-back Danny Rose but was quick to praise the player’s talents.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Angel Di Maria insists Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar have a good relationship, despite previous disputes over penalty kicks.
Neymar was visiting his old friends as he returned to Barcelona’s training ground, but insists he has no intention of leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
The Brazilian left Barcelona to join PSG in a world record €222 million deal last summer and had been strongly linked with a switch to Real Madrid in this transfer window. However, he has confirmed he is not going anywhere.
“I have a contract with PSG and I will be staying there,” He told TV3.
Neymar, who scored in PSG’s 3-1 win against Angers…

Paul Pogba warns France: We are not favourites in World Cup final against Croatia

The FC guys answer your tweets on Kevin De Bruyne’s performances in big games, Paul Pogba’s impact for France, Jack Wilshere to West Ham and more.

Kwese’s Daniel Amokachi breaks down the roles France’s big stars played in propelling Les Bleus past Belgium and into the World Cup final.

Leroy Rosenior explains the maturation of France’s Paul Pogba at the World Cup and how it is reflective of Didier Deschamps management of Les Bleus.
Paul Pogba insists France are not favourites against Croatia in the World Cup final on Sunday in Moscow.
Les Bleus are considered by many as the stronger of the two — but the French midfielder refutes this status.
“I don’t think we are the favourites, It is a World Cup final,” he said in a news conference on Thursday. “Croatia are really strong mentally. They came back from a goal down against England. They might have played 90 minutes more than us [due to extra-time in the last three…

Centre-backs Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti star as France reach the final

Samuel Umtiti broke through in the 51st minute, and France held on to defeat Belgium 1-0, sending Les Bleus to the World Cup final.

France are now just one win away from winning their second World Cup title, twenty years after their first.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno and Shaka Hislop reveal their ratings for France and Belgium which see Romelu Lukaku receive the lowest mark.

ESPN’s Charlie Gibson is in St Petersburg to take in all the sights and sounds of France’s World Cup semifinal win over Belgium.
France are into their third World Cup final in the last six editions after a 1-0 win over Belgium in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.

Samuel Umtiti’s early second-half header proved decisive and a superb defensive display enabled Didier Deschamps’ men to keep star-studded Belgium at bay.

Positives
Les Bleus have done it — despite moments of doubt in Russia, notably the group stage, the French have navigated their way to the final in Moscow! Incredibly, it feels like they can still improve too.

There…

Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti confident in France partnership with Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane

Didier Deschamps says full-backs Benjamin Mendy and Djibril Sidibe will be given chances to prove their fitness for France ahead of the World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot “has made a huge mistake” in refusing to be a World Cup standby player, says France manager Didier Deschamps.

ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe explains what’s delaying Antoine Griezmann from making a decision on his future.

Toby Alderweireld to Man United? Jorginho to Man City? ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno breaks down those rumours and more in Rumour Rater.

Julien Laurens provides insight into the difficult decision Antoine Griezmann faces: staying with Atletico Madrid or joining Messi at Barcelona.
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is confident that he can form a good partnership with Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane in order to boost France’s World Cup prospects.
Club rivals Umtiti, 24, and Varane, 25, look certain to be the first-choice central defensive pairing for France at next month’s tournament after Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny was ruled out due to injury.
The duo played together in a 2-2 draw with world champions Germany in November and in a 3-2 defeat against Colombia in March, and Umtiti…

Samuel Umtiti: Celebration unrelated to Barcelona contract situation

Roma compounded their mistakes at the back with two own goals as Barcelona took a 4-1 first-leg lead at the Camp Nou.

ESPN’s Gemma Soler explains how Barcelona were able to find a way against Roma despite the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets not being at their best.
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti says his goal celebration during Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League quarterfinal first-leg win over Roma was not connected to his current contract situation.
Umtiti, linked to a move to Manchester United, heightened speculation over his future while on international duty last week by pointing out that his current €60 million release clause was “not much.”
That declaration came amid reports that he was looking for a substantial pay rise from the Camp Nou board.
After…

Barcelona would be wise to offer pay rise to lock down in-demand Samuel Umtiti

Goals from Paco Alcácer and Lionel Messi in the first half were enough to take down Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou.

Ronaldo, Salah and Icardi score four, Messi scores his 25th in La Liga, Ajax have some fun and more feature in this week’s In Case You Missed It.

Andres Iniesta was subbed on in the second half of Barcelona’s match against Athletic Bilbao to a chorus of Barcelona fans begging the midfielder to remain at the club next season.
Solid is a word which often draws negative connotations at Barcelona. It’s also one which has become synonymous with Ernesto Valverde’s side this season. In 29 league games, Barca have conceded just 13 goals and one of their biggest strengths has been their ability to keep their shape and see out spells of pressure while minimising the quality of their opponent’s chances. The latest example, the second half of the recent one-goal win against Atletico Madrid.

Even the Catalan media, spoiled by…

Samuel Umtiti: Barcelona played too defensively against Chelsea

Andres Iniesta hailed Lionel Messi as Argentinian fired Barcelona past Chelsea scoring his 100th Champions League goal on Wednesday night.

Chelsea went out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage as Barcelona forward Lionel Messi put in a stunning display in the Nou Camp.

Barcelona glided past Chelsea with ease on a night where Lionel Messi scored his fastest-ever goal and his 100th Champions League goal.

The ESPN FC crew expand upon Barcelona’s counterattacking style of play this season and how it continues to yield results.
Barcelona defended “too much” against Chelsea for Samuel Umtiti’s liking but he was happy to help his side seal an 11th consecutive Champions League quarterfinal appearance.
A brace from Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele’s first goal for the club earned Barca their place in the last eight after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, although there were moments in the game when Chelsea had the La Liga leaders under the cosh.
Both Marcos Alonso and Antonio Rudiger hit the woodwork and the former also had a penalty…

Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembele team up as Barcelona thrash Chelsea

Barcelona glided past Chelsea with ease on a night where Lionel Messi scored his fastest-ever goal and his 100th Champions League goal.

Lionel Messi netted his fastest-ever goal and his 100th Champions League goal in style in Barcelona’s 3-0 rout of Chelsea.

BARCELONA — Lionel Messi scored two and made the other as Barcelona beat Chelsea 3-0 to make the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the 11th consecutive season.

Messi opened the scoring with the quickest goal of his career, nutmegging Thibaut Courtois after just two minutes and eight seconds.

The Argentine then turned provider, beating three Chelsea players after a Cesc Fabregas mistake before setting up Ousmane Dembele to score the first goal of his Barca career before half-time.

Any…

Sergio Garcia: No racist intent in remark to Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti

After a rain-soaked and fiery Catalan derby, ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner delves into the key talking points and Gerard Pique’s impact.
Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia has defended himself after being accused of making a racist comment to Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti during Sunday’s 1-1 draw.
Garcia set up the opening goal for Gerard Moreno before Gerard Pique equalised late on.
Pique’s goal and celebration in front of the home supporters at Cornella-El Prat was the catalyst for a bad-tempered finale.
Arguments continued in the tunnel after the match and the referee’s report said there had been a confrontation between players…

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