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Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique — manager of Paris Saint-Germain, who won back-to-back Champions League titles in 2026.

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What’s been said

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique said multiple PSG players could win the Ballon d'Or

    Source

    “"Kvara and Doue are incredible players. For me Kvara could win the Ballon d'Or, as could Dembele and others," said coach Luis Enrique.”

    As Ballon d’Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award
  3. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique led Barcelona to glory in 2015

    Source

    “"Our objectives are clear. I want to win important trophies and there are none more important than the Champions League," said Luis Enrique, who also led Barcelona to glory in 2015.”

    PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns
  4. May 2026
  5. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique described PSG's second Champions League triumph as 'even bigger' than their maiden European title

    Source

    “Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described his team's second UEFA Champions League triumph as "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago, after the French club edged Arsenal on penalties in a tense final on Saturday.”

    ‘This is even bigger’, says Luis Enrique as PSG retain Champions League
  6. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique said PSG would adapt their game to face Arsenal

    Source

    “Always keen to spring a surprise on his opponents, Luis Enrique said the Ligue 1 champions would adapt their game to face Arsenal.”

    Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final
  7. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique created a cohesive, hard-working and brilliant PSG side in his image

    Source

    “the Asturian cleaned house after arriving in 2023, and created a cohesive, hard-working and brilliant PSG side in his image.”

    Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty chasing PSG
  8. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique has overseen radical change in PSG, transforming perceptions of the club.

    Source

    “Luis Enrique has overseen a radical change, completely altering perceptions of the club outwith France.”

    Luis Enrique’s PSG eye greatness with back to back Champions Leagues in sight
  9. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique put five goals past Chelsea in last 16 first leg

    Source

    “"When we can keep the ball and create space, it makes the match easier," said Luis Enrique after his team put five past Chelsea in the last 16 first leg.”

    Miserly Arsenal face PSG firepower in Champions League style clash
  10. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique has taken PSG to greater heights than Spain at Euro 2020 or 2022 World Cup

    Source

    “Luis Enrique himself has taken PSG to greater heights than he managed with Spain at Euro 2020 or the 2022 World Cup.”

    How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?
  11. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique's team clinched another league triumph

    Source

    “Luis Enrique's team had all but clinched another league triumph last weekend when they beat Brest 1-0 to go six points clear of Lens with two games left while also boasting a far superior goal difference.”

    PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
  12. The Namibian

    Luis Enrique said PSG would need at least three goals in Munich

    Source

    “Luis Enrique said his side would need "at least three goals" in Munich, despite already holding a one-goal advantage.”

    Bayern’s Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi
Sport

Top football players campaign for Ballon d'Or award

The News

As voting closes in less than two weeks, candidates for football's top individual honour are campaigning actively. The award, presented on October 26, has become increasingly valuable to players and clubs due to sponsorship opportunities and merchandise sales, even though it carries no cash prize itself.

15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Top football players campaign for Ballon d'Or award

    As voting closes in less than two weeks, candidates for football's top individual honour are campaigning actively. The award, presented on October 26, has become increasingly valuable to players and clubs due to sponsorship opportunities and merchandise sales, even though it carries no cash prize itself.

    15 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with Inter reunion

    Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. PSG pursue historic third consecutive Champions League title

    Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 26 June

  1. Dembele scores hat-trick in France's 4-1 World Cup win

    Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1, with Dembele opening in the seventh minute, scoring again on 20 minutes, and completing the hat-trick in the 32nd—one of the earliest in World Cup history. France advanced as Group I winners with nine points and 10 goals in three matches.

    26 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retain Champions League after defeating Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive year, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final on Saturday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. PSG defend Champions League crown against Arsenal in Budapest

    Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal have never won the trophy but aim to add it to their first Premier League title in 22 years.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 29 May

  1. Arsenal seek Champions League title, face PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. PSG eye back-to-back Champions League titles against Arsenal

    Paris Saint-Germain, after winning their maiden Champions League title last year by defeating Inter Milan 5-0, face Arsenal in Budapest aiming to retain the trophy. Manager Luis Enrique's side are favourites and have proven difficult to stop, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia describing the team as capable of beating any opponent when they play their way.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Arsenal's defence meets PSG's attack in Champions League style

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. World Cup football differs fundamentally from elite club competition

    The article examines how international football differs from club football, citing the absence of a transfer market and the pragmatic constraints on national team coaches who must work with available players and fewer high-profile matches.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 14 May

  1. PSG win fifth consecutive French Ligue 1 title

    Paris Saint-Germain clinched their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 win over Lens, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring before the half-hour mark and Ibrahim Mbaye adding a late goal. PSG have now won 14 French titles overall, with 12 coming in the last 14 years under Qatari ownership.

    14 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. PSG beats Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate with a 1-1 second-leg draw to advance to the Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.

    6 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Bayern's Kompany vows attacking style for PSG semi-final

    Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to maintain his team's high-octane, high-risk attacking approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, despite criticism for defensive vulnerability. Bayern hold a 21-goal tally in their past six games but have conceded 16 goals in the same span, trailing PSG by one goal from the 5-4 first leg.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. PSG beats Bayern 5-4 in Champions League semi-final first leg

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele each scored twice as PSG took a narrow advantage into next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena, with the final in Budapest on May 30 at stake.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Kvaratskhelia aims to lead PSG past Bayern in Champions League

    Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has scored eight goals in Europe this season, hopes his performances will inspire Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, with the first leg in Paris.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Bayern Munich beats Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

    Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 on Wednesday to secure a 6-4 aggregate victory and advance to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed Bayern's progress after the match remained competitive throughout, with Real Madrid reduced to ten men following Eduardo Camavinga's second yellow card.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. PSG eliminate Liverpool from Champions League with 4-0 aggregate

    Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, completing a 4-0 aggregate win. Ousmane Dembele scored twice as PSG kept Liverpool, who finished fifth in the Premier League and trophyless, at arm's reach.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Manchester City 3-0 in Champions League

    Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, while PSG beat Chelsea 5-2 and Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 February

  1. Real Madrid and Manchester City drawn in Champions League last 16

    Real Madrid and Manchester City will face each other in the Champions League last 16 for the fifth season running, with Madrid hosting City at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg next month. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, drew Chelsea, while other notable matchups include Arsenal facing Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle playing Barcelona.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. PSG stages dramatic comeback to beat Monaco in Champions League

    Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to defeat Monaco 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout playoff, with Desire Doue scoring twice after replacing injured Ousmane Dembele to spark the turnaround that leaves PSG strong favourites heading into next week's return leg in Paris.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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