Monaco defeated Paris Saint Germain 1-3 in Ligue 1. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 25 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Parc des Princes in Paris. R. Buquet officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Paris Saint Germain vs Monaco meeting in Ligue 1 with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Paris Saint Germain and Monaco. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Ligue 1Recorded meetings: 32 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Today’s fluff is riding a unicycleIt’s been a quiet summer thus far for Folarin Balogun, so why not stir up some controversy by signing for the arch rivals of your boyhood club? The Monaco striker, who started his career at Arsenal, is being linked with a move to Tottenham, who need a goalscorer to ensure they do not finish 17th again. The American’s agents have offered him to Roberto De Zerbi’s side to see if they are willing to bite. One forward certainly of interest to the Italian manager is Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson but no bid has been made.This seems like a sensible point to put in some Tottenham and Manchester City gossip. If Savinho heads down south, as has been discussed for a long old while, Enzo Maresca would like Pedro Neto to replace him as a wing demon, having worked with the Portugal international at Chelsea. In further Spurs winger news, Manor Solomon was close to leaving for West Ham but Hull have entered the race as part of their accelerated transfer activity as they seek to ascertain if the Israeli is a Housemartins fan. Continue reading...
After turning into Spain's hero in the 2026 World Cup final, Ferran Torres casted doubts on his future at FC Barcelona, while coach Hansi Flick weighed the possibility of playing Lamine Yamal in a false-nine role. Ferran Torres became a national hero this summer after scoring the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, but his future at the club level remains far from settled. With the forward publicly questioning his continuity at Barcelona, head coach Hansi Flick is weighing the possibility of deploying teenage star Lamine Yamal in a false-nine role during the 2026–27 campaign. As Barcelona‘s preseason preparations continue, veteran striker Robert Lewandowski departed the club as a free agent to join Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire, while transfer negotiations for River Plate standout Julián Álvarez have stalled. For now, Torres stands as the roster’s only proven central striker, making his potential departure an urgent dilemma for the front office. In an interview with sports business outlet Sportico, Torres addressed swirling transfer reports linking him to Paris Saint-Germain, refusing to rule out an exit: “It’s always good when these teams want you. It’s good, but in the end I have a contract with Barcelona. It’s true that in soccer you never know what’s going to happen, but the good part is the fact that, since I have a contract, I can wait and decide on my own account.“ When asked what the Blaugrana would need to do to secure his long-term commitment, Torres was direct. “Barca has to show that they want me. They can come to negotiate and, in the end, everything will be discussed,” the former Manchester City forward stated. 🔵🔴El medio Sportico pregunta a Ferran Torres sobre qué tiene que hacer el Barça para retenerle: "Mostrar que me quieren, que vengan a negociar y al final todo es hablar"‼️Sobre el PSG: "Que te quieran en estos equipos es bueno. Yo tengo contrato con el Barcelona. Es verdad… pic.twitter.com/h3y87rfxVH— Diario SPORT (@sport) August 3, 2026 Torres’ current contract at Barcelona expires at the end of the 2026–27 season in June, meaning the club must either agree to an extension or facilitate a transfer to avoid losing him as an uncompensated free agent. Following his World Cup heroics with Spain, the 26-year-old forward has yet to report to preseason camp, taking extended leave before rejoining the squad on Aug. 12. While PSG’s interest continues to build, a formal opening bid has yet to materialize. However, according to a report from Diario Sport, Barcelona is seeking at least €55 million (roughly $63 million USD) to sanction a transfer, a figure that would allow the club to recoup its initial investment when signing him from Manchester City. Yamal to cover the central striker role? With many international stars still away on mandatory post-World Cup leave, Flick finds himself severely short on options through the middle. While Barcelona boasts depth along the wings, the German manager addressed the squad’s tactical flexibility as preparations ramp up. Speaking to reporters outside St. James’ Park during the team’s English tour, Flick was asked whether utilizing Lamine Yamal as a central false nine was under consideration: “Lamine has already played (there) in one of two games with us. I think he’s a fantastic player, a world-class player so he can also adapt to this. But at the end, the focus is more as a seven (down the wing), but we’ll see what happens.“ During the 2025-26 season, Yamal earned two starts in a central false-nine capacity, featuring against CD Guadalajara and Real Betis in December. In both instances, the teenager operated out of the central channel while orchestrating play behind Marcus Rashford or Torres as the focal point up front. While noting that summer additions Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi “can both feature as a No. 9,” Flick acknowledged that tactical adjustments will depend heavily on transfer developments. “Ultimately, it comes down t
While the governing body remains committed to expanding the tournament’s global profile, fresh reports suggest the road ahead has become far more challenging than expected. Gianni Infantino is once again dealing with growing uncertainty surrounding one of FIFA’s flagship competitions, as preparations for the 2029 Club World Cup have become increasingly complicated. While the governing body remains committed to expanding the tournament’s global profile, fresh reports suggest the road ahead has become far more challenging than expected. The latest concerns come at a time when FIFA is already facing pressure following the fallout from its abandoned proposal to sell a stake in its competitions to private investors. Now, with the next Club World Cup still years away, questions are already emerging about whether the tournament can proceed as originally envisioned. The expanded 32-team Club World Cup debuted in the United States in 2025, with Chelsea defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final to lift the inaugural trophy under the new format. FIFA hailed the tournament as a major success and viewed it as the foundation for an even bigger global competition moving forward. However, plans for the 2029 edition have become increasingly uncertain, despite interest from several countries hoping to stage the event. Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and England have all expressed interest, while Qatar and the United States are widely regarded as the leading candidates. Two major obstacles stand in FIFA’s way As discussions continue behind the scenes, two significant issues have emerged that threaten the progress of the 2029 tournament. The first concerns the absence of an agreement between FIFA and Europe’s leading clubs regarding participation in the competition. According to the Daily Express, European soccer remains frustrated by recent disputes with FIFA, and negotiations over the next Club World Cup have yet to produce a breakthrough. The second issue is the lack of a confirmed host nation. Although several countries have signaled their willingness to organize the competition, FIFA has not finalized a venue, leaving another major piece of the tournament unresolved. Chelsea won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title. European clubs consider next move Relations between FIFA and European soccer have continued to deteriorate following the collapse of Infantino’s private investment proposal. According to Spanish newspaper Diario AS, senior UEFA officials and representatives from the European Club Association (ECA) recently met in Salzburg to discuss the growing dispute. Among the options reportedly being examined is a possible boycott of the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, although reports also stress that no formal decision has been taken. European clubs are said to be evaluating every available option as frustration grows over FIFA’s recent governance decisions. Some reports even suggest discussions have taken place regarding the possibility of creating an alternative international club competition outside FIFA’s control, although those conversations remain in the early stages. Financial dispute deepens the rift The political disagreements have been accompanied by growing financial concerns. Several clubs have reportedly complained that solidarity payments linked to the 2025 Club World Cup have still not been distributed, damaging confidence in FIFA’s commitments. The Athletic reports that approximately $250 million earmarked for clubs that did not participate in the tournament remains unpaid. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside President of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino FIFA had promised solidarity payments to leagues and clubs around the world after the tournament generated substantial commercial revenue, but months later many organizations are still waiting. The situation has become another source of tension between FIFA and Europe’s clubs, adding to broader concerns about tra
Ferran Torres enjoyed his summer after scoring the winner in the World Cup final, though he has a decision to make on his Barcelona future. The post Barca’s Ferran ‘waiting to make the right decision’ amid PSG interest appeared first on SoccerNews.
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