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Paris St-Germain

Also known as: The Parisians

Paris St-Germain — French football club that signed winger Ferran Torres from Barcelona and had interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande in summer 2026.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Bayern Munich stay sixth ($5.7bn, £4.24bn) but 2024-25 European champions Paris St-Germain ($5.8bn, £4.31bn) move up from seventh to fifth.

    Real Madrid named football’s most valuable club
  3. Joy Online

    Davies, 25, suffered a hamstring injury in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris St-Germain on 6 May, with the German club saying at the time he was expected to be out of action “for several weeks”.

    Injured Davies set to miss Canada World Cup opener
  4. Joy Online

    Dean Huijsen joined Real Madrid, Liverpool signed Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi joined Paris St-Germain, Dango Ouattara signed for Brentford, and Manchester City triggered Antoine Semenyo’s £65m release clause in January.

    Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapter
  5. Joy Online

    Arsenal have the chance to add a second trophy this season when they take on Paris St-Germain in the Champions League final on Sunday, 30 May in Budapest.

    Arteta told of title win by crying son – while having barbecue
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    Forward Ousmane Dembele will receive treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, Paris St-Germain have said.

    Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG
  7. Joy Online

    Forward Ousmane Dembele will receive treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, Paris St-Germain have said.

    Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG
  8. Joy Online

    Their only two home defeats across all competitions this season came in the Champions League – against Paris St-Germain in the league phase in October and Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals in April.

    Barcelona score Real Betis to ensure perfect hone La Liga record
  9. Joy Online

    But the last English team left in the Champions League was Arsenal, who were beaten by eventual winners Paris St-Germain in the final four.

    English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
  10. Joy Online

    The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward celebrated scoring for Santos during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana by hugging substitute Robinho Jr, who is the son of his former Brazil team-mate, and ex-Manchester City and Real Madrid attacker, Robin

    Neymar apologises for slapping teenager Robinho Jr
  11. Joy Online

    Paris St-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal as they overcame Bayern Munich to stay on course to retain their crown.

    UCL: PSG beat Bayern on aggregate to set up final against Arsenal
Sport

Cancelo returns to Barcelona on permanent three-year deal

The News

Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.

21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 21 August

  1. Cancelo returns to Barcelona on permanent three-year deal

    Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ronaldinho announces comeback at 46 with Italian third-tier club

    Brazilian great Ronaldinho has announced a comeback at age 46 with Italian Serie C side Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th career goal. The former Barcelona, PSG and AC Milan player, who retired in 2015, will become a shareholder in the club and attended a public unveiling event dubbed "Ronaldinho Day".

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 15 August

  1. PSG sign Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona

    Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's extra-time winner at the World Cup, has joined PSG from Barcelona on a deal until 2031 for approximately 50 million euros. The 26-year-old scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and becomes PSG's second major forward signing this summer.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. PSG agrees deal for Barcelona forward Torres for 50 million euros

    Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres for around 50 million euros. Torres, 26, scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season and helped the club win La Liga.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Tielemans joins Man Utd after triggering Villa release clause

    Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 9 August

  1. Messi absent after father Jorge dies at age 68

    Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.

    9 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Real Madrid sign Ivorian winger Diomande from Leipzig for £120m

    Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full fee is paid, Diomande would become the fourth most expensive player in history and the most expensive African player.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 6 August

  1. Real Madrid sign Diomande from Leipzig for up to £120m

    Real Madrid have signed 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m on a seven-year contract. If the full amount is paid, Diomande would become the most expensive African player and the fourth most expensive player in history.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Arsenal right-back Timber visits London for groin rehabilitation

    Jurrien Timber has travelled from Arsenal's Spain training camp to London for a groin check as part of his ongoing rehabilitation. Sources indicate the visit is routine and not due to a setback; Timber is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.

    30 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Timber returns to London for groin assessment during pre-season

    Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has travelled from the club's training camp in Spain to London for a groin check. Sources say the visit is part of his rehabilitation schedule, and he is expected to return to Spain to rejoin the squad.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Liverpool prepares opening bid for PSG's Barcola

    Liverpool are preparing an opening bid for Paris St-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, valued by PSG at around £145m, as they seek to replace Mohamed Salah. Barcola is understood to be keen on joining Liverpool after falling down the pecking order at PSG.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid in record transfer

    The 19-year-old African winger Yan Diomande is signing with Real Madrid for more than £100m, making him a record sale for RB Leipzig, a record signing for Real Madrid, and the most expensive African player in history. His rise has been rapid — less than 18 months ago he was largely unknown before playing for Leganes and then Leipzig.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Fifa seeks private investment in World Cup via new venture

    Fifa plans to invite third-party investment in a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise to expand football development funding to more than $10bn, a proposal criticised by Uefa and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan requires approval from Fifa's 211 member nations and would see American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal lead the investor group.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms; PSG withdraws from bidding

    RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after PSG withdrew their interest. Real will pay more than £100m for the player, whose contract is modelled on Jude Bellingham's terms with performance incentives.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Arsenal pursues Newcastle's Guimaraes with £70m offer

    Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with talks ongoing, though Newcastle sources insist they have no intention of selling and have received no direct approach from the Gunners.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. UEFA president skips World Cup final over FIFA governance disputes

    UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. David Beckham becomes the face of World Cup in America

    During the World Cup in the US, former England captain David Beckham has dominated off-the-pitch marketing, fronting advertising campaigns for 11 brands including McDonald's, Major League Soccer, and Bank of America. Marketing experts attribute his prominence to his broad appeal across demographics and his authentic, down-to-earth persona that translates across football, fashion, entertainment, and business.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m

    A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final sold for $4.9m at Sotheby's in New York, making it the second most valuable football jersey ever sold after Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup shirt.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Arsenal agrees £17m fee to sell Trossard to Besiktas

    Arsenal have agreed to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish club Besiktas for about £17m, with the 31-year-old given permission to undergo a medical in Istanbul. Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023, scored 36 goals and registered 34 assists in 174 appearances for the Gunners.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Aston Villa warned over Rwanda sponsorship deal

    Aston Villa's new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda has drawn criticism from Amnesty International UK, which warns the country is using the partnership for sportswashing to deflect from human rights concerns, including arbitrary detention, torture, and repression of free speech.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Klopp reveals Liverpool's failed Mbappe recruitment attempt in 2017

    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp disclosed that the club arranged a private jet and courtship for Kylian Mbappe and his family in 2017, flying the Monaco forward's family in a circle over France in a bid to persuade him to join. Mbappe ultimately chose to sign for Paris St-Germain instead.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mbappe and Dembele score as France beats Morocco

    Kylian Mbappe scored his eighth goal of the World Cup and Ousmane Dembele added a second as France defeated Morocco to advance to the semi-finals, with Mbappe now level with Lionel Messi's tournament tally.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. AC Milan signs Portugal striker Ramos from PSG for £60m

    AC Milan have signed Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos for a reported club record transfer fee of about £60m. The 25-year-old Portugal forward has agreed a contract until 2031 after scoring 45 goals in three seasons at PSG.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal eye PSG's Barcola as cheaper alternative to Rogers

    Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this week after signs he could be available this summer, viewing him as a strong alternative to Morgan Rogers, whom Aston Villa value at £130m. Barcola, 23, would cost significantly less given his contract expires in 2028 compared to Rogers' 2031 Villa deal, with Liverpool also tracking the winger.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Diomande prefers PSG over Liverpool as clubs negotiate deal

    Liverpool's £69m plus add-ons bid for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande was rejected this month; Diomande would prefer to join PSG, while RB Leipzig seek about £129m and are willing to offer him an improved contract to retain him for another season.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Manchester United midfielder Ugarte suffers knee ligament injury

    Manchester United confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury during Uruguay's World Cup defeat to Spain on Friday. The 25-year-old will travel to Manchester for further tests to determine the full extent of the injury and recovery timeline.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 28 June

  1. Canada defeats South Africa to reach World Cup last 16

    Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of injury time as Canada defeated South Africa to advance to the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Canada will face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on 4 July.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Manchester United midfielder Ugarte suffers serious knee injury at World Cup

    Manchester United's 25-year-old Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury while playing for Uruguay against Spain at the World Cup; Uruguayan media reports suggest a cruciate ligament injury that could sideline him for several months, pending further tests in Manchester.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Morocco beat Haiti 2-3, Haiti scores first World Cup goal in 52 years

    Morocco defeated Haiti with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine, but the result was not enough for Morocco to top Group C as Brazil beat Scotland. Haiti scored their first World Cup goal in 52 years when Lenny Joseph's effort was credited as an own goal, and the team was eliminated before their final group-stage match.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Morocco beat Haiti 2-1 in World Cup group stage match

    Morocco defeated Haiti 2-1 in a Group C match, with Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scoring late goals after Haiti had twice taken the lead. Morocco advanced as runners-up in the group and will face either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden in the last 32, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

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