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Marquinhos hails block vs Liverpool as 'better than a goal'

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos described his heroic goal-saving block against Liverpool as feeling "better than a goal" after guiding the defending European champions to a convincing 2-0 victory at Anfield on Tuesday. The spectacular defensive intervention ensured the French giants sealed a dominant 4-0 aggregate triumph in the Champions League tie, eliminating the Reds once again.

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Yamal's genius counts for nothing as Barca comeback is snuffed out

Barcelona ran out of steam at the crucial moment as they fell short in a stirring comeback attempt in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. Trailing 2-0 on aggregate after the first instalment, a Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres-inspired Barca were unable to see off their domestic rivals despite levelling the tie in a scintillating first half at the Metropolitano.

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Arne Slot gets it all wrong again as Liverpool lose to PSG

Liverpool's hopes of salvaging a shocking season were washed away on a miserable night on Merseyside on Tuesday evening, as an Ousmane Dembele double earned Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win at Anfield that saw Luis Enrique's men progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate. As with the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Arne Slot got his starting line-up all wrong, with the Reds boss sensationally deciding to hand Alexander Isak his first start since recovering from a broken leg earlier this month.

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Garcia sees red in chaotic clash between Atletico & Barca

The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona took a dramatic turn when Eric Garcia received a straight red card late in the game. Referee Clement Turpin dismissed the centre-back after a VAR review, leaving the Catalan side with 10 men as they desperately chased a vital goal to salvage their European campaign at the Metropolitano.

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Arbeloa: Real Madrid never give up against Bayern

Alvaro Arbeloa has issued a defiant rallying cry ahead of Real Madrid's crucial Champions League showdown against Bayern Munich. Despite trailing from the first leg at the Bernabeu and facing domestic struggles, the Madrid boss insists the 15-time winners possess a unique DNA that thrives under pressure, making a European comeback in Germany an absolute certainty.

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Ekitike stretchered off in worrying scenes for Liverpool

Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions suffered a devastating setback on Tuesday night as Hugo Ekitike was forced off on a stretcher during the first half against Paris Saint-Germain. The French striker, who has become a focal point of Arne Slot’s attack, appeared to sustain a serious injury with nobody around him at Anfield.

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Bellingham: Real Madrid 'won't hide' against Bayern

England international Jude Bellingham has urged his Real Madrid team-mates to step up ahead of their crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich. After suffering a 1-2 home defeat at the Bernabeu on April 7, the club face a defining moment. The midfielder insists the squad must show bravery to overturn the deficit and rescue their season.

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Slot hits out at UK Govt over Hillsborough Law delay

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has taken a firm stand against the UK Government, expressing his disbelief over the continued delay in passing the Hillsborough Law. As the club prepares to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 97 lives, Slot used his platform to advocate for the families still fighting for justice and transparency.

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UEFA dismisses Barca VAR appeal vs Atletico

UEFA has officially rejected Barcelona's formal protest regarding a controversial refereeing decision during their Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants had called for an investigation into a missed handball incident, but European football's governing body has now closed the case.

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Real Madrid risk mediocrity with Mbappe-centric approach

From an individual perspective, Kylian Mbappe's free transfer to Real Madrid in 2024 has been a roaring success. The insatiable French forward has hit a staggering 83 goals across his first 97 appearances for Los Blancos, including 39 across all competitions in the current campaign - a total bettered only by Bayern Munich's Harry Kane among all the players in Europe's top five leagues.

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Time for Slot to be brave! Liverpool must let Ngumoha loose on PSG

Liverpool are still alive in this season's Champions League. Nobody quite knows how, of course. Arne Slot's side were played off the pitch by Paris Saint-Germain last week but managed to escape from the Parc des Princes with a 2-0 defeat that Jamie Carragher acknowledged actually felt like a "great result" for the visitors, given the chasm in cohesion and confidence between the two teams.

Frequently asked questions

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.