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Paris Saint-Germain

Also known as: PSG · Parisians · the Parisians

Paris Saint-Germain — UEFA Champions League club pursuing historic third consecutive title; sold winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool for £124 million in August 2026.

2025-12-222026-10-22

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain have 10 players among the 30 Ballon d'Or nominees

    Source

    “In the home camp, there is a remarkable total of 10 players among the 30 nominees, including last year's laureate Ousmane Dembele.”

    Yamal v PSG: Ballon d’Or backdrop to Champions League showdown
  3. September 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain have a record 10 nominees for Ballon d'Or

    Source

    “This year, Paris Saint-Germain have a record 10 nominees, after retaining the Champions League.”

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

    Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest

    Source

    “PSG successfully defended their title last season when they beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, retaining the trophy they won for the first time in their history 12 months earlier.”

    PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns
  6. August 2026
  7. The Namibian

    PSG won back-to-back Champions League titles in past two seasons

    Source

    “Barcola, a member of the PSG squad which won back-to-back Champions League titles in the past two seasons, has long been a Liverpool target.”

    Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
  8. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League

    Source

    “Kane made it to the Champions League semi-finals with Bayern, who were narrowly defeated by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.”

    Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’
  9. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain pulled out of running for Diomande signing due to transfer fee concerns

    Source

    “PSG pulled out of the running because of concerns over the size of the transfer fee, while Liverpool reportedly had a bid rejected in June.”

    Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost
  10. July 2026
  11. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain is Bradley Barcola's club

    Source

    “Olise set up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola for the second on 53 minutes, and then delivered a delightful pass for Mbappe to complete a convincing victory.”

    Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into World Cup last 16
  12. June 2026
  13. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League in May 2025 without suspicion of cheating

    Source

    “That was Marseille's match-fixing tainted 1993 success and it was another 32 years before Paris Saint-Germain would win it in May 2025 without the suspicion of cheating.”

    Can Seixas end one of France’s sporting droughts?
  14. Informanté

    Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title

    Source

    “More than 200 people were injured, over 400 arrested and two people died following violent celebrations in France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title, authorities said on Sunday.”

    Over 400 arrested after PSG title triumph
  15. May 2026
  16. The Namibian

    Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out in the Champions League final

    Source

    “The team flew back from Budapest where they beat English Premier League champions Arsenal on Saturday night 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out.”

    Paris Saint Germain players celebrate amid riot recriminations

Monday 19 October

  1. PSG and Barcelona face off with Ballon d'Or contenders

    Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as multiple Ballon d'Or nominees from both teams compete; PSG has 10 nominees including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, while Barcelona has three including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Manchester United faces pressure as City uncertainty clouds Premier League

    Manchester United travels to Leeds with manager Michael Carrick under mounting pressure following their worst league start in 40 years and a 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid, while Manchester City aims to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over sanctions for breaking financial rules.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Messi retires from Argentina after 208 international appearances

    Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career for Argentina on Tuesday with an emotional final match in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Benin and telling fans that the gruelling World Cup campaign and his late father's illness influenced his decision to retire.

    7 October 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 →

Monday 31 August

  1. Liverpool signs Barcola from PSG for £124 million

    France winger Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak. The 23-year-old is Liverpool's third forward costing over £100 million in two years.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Serie A asserts Europe's second financial rank ahead transfer deadline

    Italian Serie A clubs have spent more than one billion euros this summer, placing the league second among Europe's 'Big Five' leagues and significantly ahead of La Liga and the Bundesliga. English Premier League clubs have spent 3.2 billion euros, more than the other four leagues combined.

    28 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Mbappe scores hat-trick in Mourinho's first Madrid home win

    Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under new coach Jose Mourinho's first home match at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Lee and Baena score as Atletico Madrid beat Malaga 2-0

    Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals to help Atletico Madrid open their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday. The Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021, fielded a side with several youngsters and substitutes as Julian Alvarez was unavailable.

    20 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Kane wins second European Golden Shoe, pursues Ballon d'Or

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Arsenal defeat Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield

    Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard, as Mikel Arteta's side showcased their intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.

    16 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Manchester United loses 4-2 to AC Milan in preseason

    Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. United led twice but conceded three goals from close range before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth.

    15 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Bayern Munich beats Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong friendly

    Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Real Madrid extend Vinicius contract, sign Diomande

    Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 July

  1. England manager Tuchel criticized for tactics in World Cup semi-final loss

    Thomas Tuchel came under fire from British media after England lost 2-1 to Argentina in their World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with criticism focused on his defensive substitutions that replaced attacking players with a five-man defence after England took a 1-0 lead.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 July

  1. France face Spain in World Cup semi-final showdown

    France and Spain meet in a World Cup semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France's potent attacking force led by Kylian Mbappe—who has scored eight goals in six games—pitted against Spain's possession-based, collective style under Luis de la Fuente.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

  1. Spain beats Portugal 1-0, ends Ronaldo's World Cup

    Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 July

  1. England face Mexico in World Cup round-of-16 blockbuster

    England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.

    5 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. France defeats Sweden 3-0 to advance to World Cup last-16

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race and now has 18 World Cup goals in total, one behind Messi's record of 19.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Haaland's late goal sends Norway past Ivory Coast

    Erling Haaland scored a late winner in the 86th minute as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a quarter-final against Brazil. It was Norway's first-ever knockout victory in World Cup history.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Paul Seixas offers hope for France's Tour de France drought

    Teenage cyclist Paul Seixas's participation in the Tour de France has raised hopes of a first French victory in 41 years, since Bernard Hinault's 1985 triumph. France also faces long droughts in Paris-Roubaix (30 years since 1997) and Roland Garros men's tennis (since Yannick Noah in 1983).

    30 June 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 →

Monday 22 June

  1. Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer

    Lionel Messi scored twice to guide Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria, becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals total. The 38-year-old captain's performance sent Argentina into the last 32.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 19 June

  1. USA beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout rounds

    The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a Group D match, advancing to the last 32 of the World Cup with a game to spare. A Cameron Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header secured the victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Portugal beats Nigeria 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up fixture, with goals from Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao securing the victory despite Cristiano Ronaldo wasting several chances. Portugal will face the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K of the World Cup, opening their campaign on June 17 in Houston.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. South American parents name children after football stars

    Across South America, football-inspired baby names are booming, with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe among the most popular in Ecuador and Colombia. In Ecuador, 3,847 children are named Neymar and over 2,800 are named Kylian, according to the country's civil registry.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Brazil beats Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up match

    Brazil defeated Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Cleveland, with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick. Brazil open their World Cup Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13, while Egypt begin their Group G campaign against Belgium on June 15.

    7 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

  1. Over 400 arrested in PSG title celebration unrest

    More than 200 people were injured and over 400 arrested following violent celebrations in France after Paris Saint-Germain secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest. The unrest saw widespread vandalism, arson, and clashes with police across Paris and around 15 other French cities.

    1 June 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG celebration in Paris marred by riots and arrests

    Paris Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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