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Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of OGC Nice signals a more competitive Ligue 1 but they are no PSG
Billionaires continue to make inroads into buying out clubs in the French Ligue 1. Their investments may take time to bear fruit but their status as one of Europe’s least competitive leagues is bound to come to an end.
UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 2): Group A
Real Madrid vs Club Brugge
Galatasaray vs PSG
UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 1): Group A
Club Brugge vs Galatasaray
PSG vs Real Madrid
How can PSG win the UCL and be taken seriously across Europe?
It’s been a long road of elite stars that include Beckham, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho and most recently Neymar; but PSG always seeming less than the sum their parts on biggest stage in all those occasions. They strangely seem to be slowly getting it right.
UCL Highlights: Marega unleashed, AS Roma deceased, & the Manchester Miracle
It’s confirmed, the Malian forward is a real beast. He was again involved in the goals as FC Porto reached the quarter-finals and etched himself in history joining a very exclusive list of footballers with 6 goals in 6 matches.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #8 Timothy Weah
The son of George Weah is bound to raise the flag of Stars and Stripes up in the coming few years, but has had to deal with limited game time at the Parc de Princes. We are all waiting for the 18-year-old to be fully unleashed, wether that comes with more minutes in Ligue 1, or elsewhere on loan.
UCL Matchday 3 Preview: After Salah and Co. struggled with Koulibaly, next up is the challenge of PSG's 'MEN'
The Champions League Matchday 3 is here. It’s no secret center back Koulibaly is in world’s best territory, as he prepares to rally his Napoli teammates who will look to upset PSG’s inform front line. Will the Senegalese reign supreme once more against another tough matchup?
FT French Ligue 1 Preview: PSG must win the UEFA Champions League to keep Neymar
Neymar has committed his near future to PSG, but can the Parisians expect the Brazilian to stay if they don’t secure a Champions League title soon?
FT Top 10 World Cup Snub: Honorary Mention - Leroy Sane
A snub so big it deserves an honorary mention on our list; Leroy Sane will not be playing for Germany this summer at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT Top 10 World Cup Snub: #2 - Alexander Lacazette
Alexander Lacazette of Arsenal FC will not be representing France this summer at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: LW - Percy Tau [Mamelodi Sundowns]
Percy Tau is one of the most promising African players that still plays in Africa. He is definitely one to watch as his consistent performances with Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African PSL continue to garner attention.
Liberian President’s son, Weah, scores debut goal for USA
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Timothy Weah scored on his full debut as the USA Men’s National team swept past Bolivia, 3-0 in Philadelphia.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CF - Emmanuel Boateng [Levante]
Emmanuel Boateng of Levante FC is a young, talented, Ghanaian striker that is making a name for himself in La Liga after a standout performance against Barcelona FC.
FT Top World Cup Snubs: #1 - Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi has our vote for the 2018 World Cup’s most surprising snub. The Inter Milan forward will not be representing Argentina this summer at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: RW - Keita Balde [Monaco]
Keita Balde is a talented attacker and has a promising future for his club AS Monaco FC and the Senegal National Team.
FT Top 10 World Cup Snubs: #3 - Mario Götze
Mario Goetze of Germany controls the ball during the International friendly match between Germany and France at RheinEnergieStadion on November 14, 2017 in Cologne, Germany.
FT 2017/18 African Transcendent XI: CM - Naby Keita [RB Leipzig]
Guinean player Naby Keita has been a standout player at RB Leipzig and will soon transfer his talents to Liverpool FC.
FT Top 10 World Cup Snubs: #4 - Renato Sanches
Renato Sanches of FC Bayern Munich, and recently on loan at Swansea City FC, will not be representing Portugal this summer at the World Cup 2018 in Russia.