France legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL that Kylian Mbappe will have “had nightmares” about Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League without him and Ousmane Dembele landing the Ballon d’Or. Mbappe headed to Real Madrid in a bid to collect those honours, but has been warned that a trophy drought in Spain could last up to four years.
Ousmane Dembele has opened up about his stunning 2025 Ballon d'Or triumph and the surprisingly humble location where he keeps the prestigious golden trophy. Speaking after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League quarter-final victory over Liverpool, the prolific winger amused analysts by revealing that he stores the award right in front of his television, just like a childhood prize.
Arne Slot insisted Liverpool "should have won" their Champions League quarter-final second leg despite a 2-0 defeat that saw them eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain. While the Reds dominated large spells at Anfield, the Dutchman was left to rue missed chances and the clinical brilliance of Ousmane Dembele, who secured the visitors' progression with both goals.
Paris Saint-Germain proved their European mettle once again by silencing Anfield with a clinical 2-0 victory to secure their place in the Champions League semi-finals. Ousmane Dembele grabbed both goals for the reigning champions, and admitted his team "had to suffer" to keep their dream of back-to-back European crowns alive.
Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.
Former Paris Saint-Germain icon Javier Pastore has heaped praise on Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, comparing the talented Frenchman to Ousmane Dembele. Pastore expressed his deep admiration for the young forward's incredible technical abilities and impact in the Champions League, noting his unique flair makes him an absolute joy for football fans to watch this season.
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele is reportedly stalling on a new contract, fuelling rumours of a sensational summer departure. The French international is evaluating his options amid a highly productive, albeit injury-hit, season. With negotiations reaching a standstill, a move to the Premier League or Saudi Arabia is emerging as a genuine possibility for the star.
Vitinha has jumped to the defence of Ousmane Dembele after the winger’s explosive public criticism of his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates sparked internal debate earlier this season. The Portuguese midfielder insists that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner was right to speak out and that reality check helped lift the squad.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed the idea that managing a squad filled with global superstars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele is a difficult task. Speaking at a special conference, the World Cup winner explained that the elite mentalities of his leading men actually make his job significantly smoother.
Former France international Christophe Dugarry has launched a scathing attack on Rayan Cherki, questioning the immense hype surrounding the Manchester City playmaker. Despite his recent €36.5 million move to England and an impressive debut season across all competitions, the 1998 World Cup winner believes the 22-year-old is far from being the finished article for the national side.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembele has reflected on his meteoric rise to the top of the footballing world, branding his current form as the pinnacle of his professional journey. The winger, recently crowned the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, believes he has reached a new level of maturity both on and off the pitch.
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has hailed his first season in England as a "pivotal year" following a standout performance in France’s 2-1 friendly win over Brazil. The 23-year-old, who moved to Anfield from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer, is rapidly cementing his place in Didier Deschamps' plans. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Ekitike is relishing the freedom of playing alongside world-class talents in the French attack.
Ousmane Dembele played down speculation over his future at Paris Saint‑Germain after his agent was reportedly seen with a Manchester City director. The 28-year-old said contract decisions are not in his hands and insisted he remains focused on performing on the pitch despite uncertainty surrounding his deal running until 2028.
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