Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro believes Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the rightful winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The World Cup winner insists the winger's extraordinary Champions League performances should place him ahead of high-profile candidates like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has robustly defended Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of Saturday's Ligue 1 meeting with Le Mans. The Spaniard insisted fans must remember the Georgian forward is human following recent criticisms over his consistency.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be granted an extended period of leave following their recent international exploits. The decision means the influential duo will not be involved when the French champions return to domestic action this weekend.
Mikel Arteta has admitted that the agony of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a primary source of motivation for his squad. Despite ending the club's long wait for a Premier League title, the Spaniard insists the continental loss still stings as he looks toward the future in north London.