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PSG FACES COSTLY BATTLE AFTER KYLIAN MBAPPé SEEKS GIGANTIC COMPENSATION CLAIM

The legal battle between PSG and Kylian Mbappé is in a Paris labour court. The player is claiming £232m from the club, while PSG is countersuing for £211m over his free transfer to Real Madrid and a collapsed Al-Hilal deal.

PSG Faces Costly Battle After Kylian Mbappé Seeks Gigantic Compensation Claim
Mbappe won six Ligue 1 titles and three French Cups in his seven years at PSG

The protracted conflict between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe reached a Paris labour court on Monday, with both sides requesting enormous compensation fees from one another over a number of concerns. The former is requesting £232 million from his former club.

For an incredible £166 million, the Parisian team acquired the forward from Monaco in 2017, and the two continued to have a fruitful seven-year association. Alongside players like Lionel Messi and Neymar, Mbappe led the line with 256 goals in 308 appearances, helping the team win 15 titles.

However, with the French international's free transfer to Real Madrid in 2024, the relationship between the two parties only got worse. When Mbappe was in the last year of his contract at the Parc des Princes in July 2023, the two began to have problems. He later claimed that he had been frozen out of the team after turning down a move to Al-Hilal, a Saudi Pro League team, and refusing to sign a contract extension.

The 26-year-old reportedly agreed with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to forgo €55 million in bonus payments the following month after missing the team's preseason tour and season opener. This would allow him to depart on a free transfer and safeguard the club's finances. However, he gave his team instructions to seek money after he left the club. Additionally, even though PSG was mandated to pay him the money, they challenged the Ligue de Football Professionnel's (LFP) directive to do so in September 2024.


Both Mbappe and PSG are looking for sums.


Mabppe's camp has disagreed with PSG's belief that there was an agreement between the two parties to forego some of his end-of-contract payments. They have therefore brought the matter before the Labour Court, alleging that the disagreement and the club's attitude have caused him to be due £232 million in damages.

The club, however, is also requesting damages because they feel they should be compensated for the unsuccessful attempt to transfer to Al-Hilal, which would have generated €300 million (£259 million). They contend that Mbappe "behaved disloyally by hiding for about eleven months, between July 2022 and June 2023, his choice not to renew his contract" and that he violated "legally obligatory contractual duties."

The club has also denied the former player's allegations of "harassment or pressure." As a result, they are demanding €240 million (£211 million) from Mbappe in compensation for lost transfer fees, harm to the club's reputation, and breach of contract.

It will take the tribunal a few weeks to make a verdict. A decision is anticipated on December 16th.

HOW MATVEI SAFONOV SAVED TWO PENALTIES WITH A BROKEN HAND WITHOUT FEELING PAIN

Matvei Safonov saved two penalties with a broken hand to help PSG win the Intercontinental Cup. Get the full medical update here.

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How Matvei Safonov Saved Two Penalties With A Broken Hand Without Feeling Pain

On Wednesday in Qatar, during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, PSG's Matvey Safonov saved Flamengo’s Leo Pereira’s penalty in the shootout. (Reuters)

PSG coach Luis Enrique mentioned yesterday that Matvei Safonov may have saved two penalties with a broken hand, which helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Intercontinental Cup.

The Russian goalie blocked four penalty kicks during the shootout in Qatar on Wednesday. PSG barely beat Flamengo to win the trophy.

Luis Enrique said, “The player doesn’t even know how he did it.

“We believe it happened on the third penalty kick. He moved strangely and fractured his hand. He saved the last two shots despite the fracture. The adrenaline was so strong that he didn't feel any pain. It’s amazing.”

The club stated that “they will share more updates in three to four weeks.”

Luis Enrique, who has dealt with many injuries this season, mentioned he hasn’t spoken to Safonov yet.

Luis Enrique added, “It’s karma. Life is telling him he needs to rest and get better. With his attitude, he’ll be back stronger.”

Luis Enrique spoke before facing Vendee Fontenay in the French Cup.

The coach might keep playing backups in the domestic cups and choose third-choice Renato Marin as the goalie. However, he might use this chance to let Lucas Chevalier play his first game since recovering from an ankle injury.

Safonov’s performance seemed to stir up a debate about who should be the starting goalie for the European champions.

The 26-year-old Russian started the season as the second choice, but his winning plays in Qatar came after a few good performances while filling in for the injured Chevalier, who didn’t start the season so well.

Chevalier, who turned 24 in November, was brought in over the summer because coach Luis Enrique liked how he handled the ball with his feet, but he hasn’t always looked as good at stopping shots.

PSG DOMINANCE: WILL LUIS ENRIQUE’S CHAMPIONS OUTCLASS FLAMENGO IN THE DOHA FINAL

Luis Enrique and his star-studded PSG squad aim for more history in Qatar. Discover if the Parisians can conquer South America’s best.

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Can Underdogs Flamengo Stun FIFA’s ‘Best’ Team of the Year

Just about three months after winning the Ballon d'Or, Ousmane Dembélé snagged another big one: FIFA's Best Men's player of the year award.

In the 2024-2025 season, the 28-year-old French player scored 35 goals and assisted 16, helping PSG clinch four trophies, including their first Champions League title.

Coach Luis Enrique was named the 'Best' coach for leading the team to victory.

The 55-year-old Spaniard took over from Christophe Galtier at PSG in July 2023.

By the next July, his squad, featuring Kylian Mbappé, had already grabbed the Ligue 1 title, the French Super Cup, and the Coupe de France.

After Mbappé left for Real Madrid, Enrique reshaped his team, and they dominated domestically for a second season. They also crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final.

Even though Chelsea beat PSG for the FIFA Club World Cup in July, PSG bounced back by defeating Tottenham Hotspur in the European Super Cup final in August.

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, along with Portuguese players Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, and Vitinha, joined Dembélé in FIFA's 'Best' men's team of the year.

Their spot on the team shows how well they performed all year, securing titles like the club's first Champions League win, PSG stated after the FIFA awards in Doha, Qatar.

On Wednesday night at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Enrique and his top players will face Flamengo, the Copa Libertadores champions (South America's version of the Champions League).

Flamengo is doing great right now; they've won many trophies, Enrique said. I like how they play. I remember watching them at the Club World Cup. They played some amazing games. They're a great team with and without the ball.

After the game in Doha, PSG will head back to France to defend their Coupe de France title against Vendée Fontenay Foot, an amateur team in the fifth tier of French soccer.

"We wanted to make history with PSG last season, and we did," Enrique added. Now, we want to keep it going this season. We need to be ready and focused against Flamengo.

Every moment could be key. I think the team has the same attitude this season that they had last season.

Filipe Luis, Flamengo's coach, admitted that his team is the underdog. "PSG is the best team worldwide," said the 40-year-old Brazilian.

They proved that by winning the Champions League. They're here because they're the best, and we're going to try our best to win and make history.

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