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May 21, 2022 at 6:18 PM EDT
Good night!
And breathe.
Thank you for joining us for today’s live blog, where news of Kylian Mbappe extending his PSG contract shocked the footballing world.
Join us again tomorrow as we’ll turn our attention to the English Premier League, with plenty up for grabs on the final day of the season.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
Hat-trick for Mbappe!
Wow, a perfect way to end a stunning day for Kylian Mbappe.
The France international scored a hat-trick as PSG routed Metz 5-0 to end their season all smiles, on and off the pitch.
It is Mbappe’s 11th career hat-trick and he edges ever closer to Edinson Cavani’s record of 200 goals for PSG.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 3:49 PM EDT
Mbappe doubles PSG’s lead against Metz
It’s that man again.
Mbappe has just scored his 29th league goal to double PSG’s advantage against Metz.
He looks like a decent player.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
Mbappe until 2025
Staying in tune with today’s footballing tradition, PSG confirmed Mbappe’s contract renewal with a slick video.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 3:45 PM EDT
Mbappe scores after announcing contract renewal
Wow! What a day for Kylian Mbappe.
Fresh off of announcing his three-year contract extension, the 23-year-old has just opened the scoring for PSG against Metz.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 3:44 PM EDT
Mbappe on PSG contract renewal: ‘I always said that Paris is my home’
Mbappe was presented to PSG fans ahead of their final Ligue 1 game of the season against Metz at the Parc de Princes.
The France international told the crowd: “I’m really happy to continue the adventure here at Paris Saint-Germain. To stay in Paris, my city.
“I hope that I will continue to do what I prefer to with you all,and win titles together. Thanks a lot”.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 3:43 PM EDT
La Liga to lodge complaint over Mbappe contract renewal
La Liga are filing a complaint to UEFA, the French administrative courts and the European Union over Kylian Mbappe’s contract renewal at Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish league have announced.
An official statement from La Liga on Saturday said that it was “scandalous” that PSG could afford to make the deal, stating that it “attacks the integrity of European football”.
Click here for the full story.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 3:42 PM EDT
PSG confirm Mbappe contract renewal
PSG have confirmed Mbappe’s contract extension until June 2025.
In a statement on the club website, Mbappe said: “I would like to announce that I have chosen to extend my contract at Paris Saint-Germain, and of course I am delighted.
“I am convinced that here I can continue to grow at a club that provides everything necessary to perform at the highest level. I am also delighted to continue to play in France, the country where I was born, where I have grown up and where I have made my name.”
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 1:52 PM EDT
Elsewhere: Lyon 3-1 up against Barcelona in Women’s Champions League final
It’s been an entertaining first half in the Women’s Champions League final, and Lyon are in control.
Amandine Henry scored a spectacular opener before Ada Hegerberg headed in a second for Lyon.
Catarina Macario added a third, then Alexia Putellas pulled one back for Barcelona.
An intriguing second half awaits.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 1:05 PM EDT
Kylian Mbappe signs three-year contract with PSG
Kylian Mbappe has signed a new three-year contract at PSG.
An official announcement of the deal is expected imminently.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 12:18 PM EDT
La Liga president on Mbappe contract offer: “It is an insult to football”
La Liga president Javier Tebas has labelled Paris Saint-Germain’s contract offer to Kylian Mbappe as an “insult to football”.
Tebas, however, expressed his displeasure with the news, posting on Twitter that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is “as dangerous as the Super League”.
For the full story, click here.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 11:35 AM EDT
Records in sight for Mbappe
Thierry Henry is France’s record scorer with 51 goals. Mbappe is already on 26 and may well overtake him as a PSG player.
He is also PSG’s second-highest scorer with 168 goals and could surpass Edinson Cavani’s record of 200 next season.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 11:34 AM EDT
Power shifting in European football?
Mbappe’s non-transfer reflects the shifting power dynamics in European football.
Real president Florentino Perez was one of the architects of the European Super League breakaway from the UEFA Champions League that imploded within 48 hours in April 2021.
PSG opted out of joining the 12 Super League founders, allowing its president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, to gain one of the most powerful roles in the game as head of the European Club Association.
The Spanish giant’s failure to sign Mbappe is another significant blow for Perez, who has been trying to get the transfer over the line for a year.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 11:32 AM EDT
Cementing a European legacy or starting one?
Mbappe had the choice between joining 13-time European champions Real Madrid or delivering PSG their first Champions League title. He has chosen the latter.
Only time will tell whether he has made the right footballing decision.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 11:27 AM EDT
Kylian Mbappe’s mother: ‘There was never an agreement with Real’
Mbappe’s mother has taken to Twitter to quash reports that her son had an agreement in place with Real before making a U-turn.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
Monsieur Hermel. Quand on ne sait pas on se tait .. jamais un accord n a été donné .. bien à vous
— lamari fayza (@FayzaLamari) May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022 at 11:25 AM EDT
How could you persuade Mbappe to sign for your Premier League club?
Let’s not let Mbappe’s decision stop us from dreaming of seeing one of the greatest talents in world football come to the Premier League at some stage.
Earlier this year, all of our writers laid out why their club is clearly, undeniably the right destination for Mbappe. Maybe…
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
GO FURTHER
How could you persuade Kylian Mbappe to join your Premier League club?
May 21, 2022 at 11:21 AM EDT
From one French icon to another
Earlier this month, French football legend Thierry Henry presented Mbappe with the Ligue 1 Player of the Season award in Paris.
Imagine if they shared the pitch together in their primes…
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
May 21, 2022 at 11:17 AM EDT
Mbappe isn’t the first superstar to snub Real Madrid
Roma legend Francesco Totti also chose his hometown club over the European giants.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
Got to hand it to #Mbappe. This probably beats the time Perez asked Totti to autograph a Madrid shirt for him with: “The only player who turned down Real Madrid.” Both chose to stay at hometown club. Quite clear from the figures reported that Totti made the bigger sacrifice…
— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM EDT
The messy drama between Paris and its golden boy
Kylian Mbappe looms large over Harry’s Cafe, an American-style diner next to the concrete flyover connecting central Paris with Bondy, the suburb where the superstar French striker grew up.
A gigantic mural, paid for by Nike, covers an apartment building casting a shadow over the cafe’s car park (below). It depicts the young boy sleeping and dreaming of becoming a superstar.
Now 23, Mbappe’s footballing dreams have been realised quicker than he could ever have imagined.
But his relationship with Paris has had its issues…
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
GO FURTHER
Kylian Mbappe, his complicated relationship with Paris and a showdown with his dream club
May 21, 2022 at 11:13 AM EDT
Deal to be announced in coming hours
Confirmation of Mbappe’s decision to stay at PSG is set to be announced in the coming hours.
Ali Humayun·
Junior Editor, News
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