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Luis Enrique’s Bold Claims: PSG Thrives Without Mbappé.
In a striking assertion, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique has stated that his team is “better in attack and defence” following the departure of star forward Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid last summer. This statement comes after a successful tenure for Mbappé at the Ligue 1 champions, during which he became one of the most prolific players in world football.
Enrique, who had previously benched the 26-year-old on multiple occasions last season, believes that the team has risen to the challenge presented by Mbappé’s absence. “I was very brave last season when I told you that we would have a better team in attack and defense,” he remarked, emphasizing that the statistical evidence supports his claim.
The manager noted that while retaining Mbappé would have been ideal—acknowledging the admiration for the player—PSG’s response has been commendable. “The team is responding very positively, at a spectacular level,” he added. Enrique expressed a preference for a collective approach to scoring, stating, “Rather than having a player who scores 40 goals, I wanted players who all score a lot.”
As PSG continues to adapt and evolve, Enrique’s comments reflect a broader strategy focused on team cohesion and collective success. The maturity and resilience displayed by the squad in the face of significant change will be crucial as they aim for further improvement in the seasons to come.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to depart from Moscow tonight, en route to Russia for a highly anticipated international friendly match. This follows their participation and victory in the 2025 Unity Cup invitational tournament held in London, where they triumphed over Jamaica in a 5-4 penalty shootout at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
The team, led by Eric Chelle, will travel to Russia via Morocco. They are set to face Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday. This match marks the first-ever encounter between the two nations at the senior level.
The Super Eagles enter this historic fixture with a strong record, remaining unbeaten in their last four games, securing three wins and one draw.
Chelsea Football Club has set its sights on Europa Conference League success, as manager Enzo Maresca leads a 23-man squad to Wroclaw, Poland, for the final against Real Betis. The Blues aim to conclude their season with silverware on Wednesday night.
Fresh off securing a Champions League spot with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, Maresca has selected a robust squad for the encounter. The goalkeeping options include Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, and Lucas Bergstrom.
The defensive lineup features captain Reece James, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah.
In midfield, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mathis Amougou, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo are all available for selection.
The attacking options are Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Tyrique George, and Jadon Sancho. Chelsea looks to capitalize on this talent to secure a victory against the LaLiga side.
Lionel Messi, the former captain and iconic figure of FC Barcelona, has publicly congratulated his former club on their recent La Liga title victory. The Inter Miami forward took to Instagram, reposting the club’s celebratory post and adding a simple, yet significant, “Congratulations.”
Barcelona secured their 28th La Liga title this season after a 2-0 victory against Espanyol. This victory, secured under the management of Hansi Flick, completes a treble for the Catalan giants, adding to their previous triumphs in the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey. While they faced disappointment in the Champions League, falling to Inter Milan, the La Liga title solidifies a successful season for the Blaugrana. Messi’s acknowledgement underscores his continued connection with the club despite his departure in 2021.
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