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PSG and AC Milan’s incredibly creative tifo battle is must-see material

One aspect of fandom that soccer culture does better than any sport in the world is the making of tifos. The latest AC Milan tifo vs PSG battle is one of the best we’ve seen in a long time.

PSG threw the first artistic punch when the two sides met at the Parc des Princes on Oct. 25 in the Champions League. Before the game started the PSG faithful raised a great tifo of one of their founders and actor, Jean-Paul Belmondo.

Watch: Every Lionel Messi goal and assist in his 2022-23 Ballon d’Or winning season

Lionel Messi scored and assisted for fun.

The ongoing debate on whether or not Lionel Messi deserved the Ballon d’Or this year over Erling Haaland will probably go on for years to come. The head-to-head between the two for the award has arguably been one of the most divisive in recent years.

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Neymar likely won’t win a Ballon d’Or in his career but these five moments make him a legend

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are undoubtedly the two most popular players on Earth. When it comes to who the third most-known player is people will typically cast their vote for Brazilian star Neymar.

Critics love to discredit the Brazilian as he’s never won the Ballon d’Or nor reached the heights of Messi and Ronaldo. The highest Neymar ever finished in the Ballon d’Or rankings was two third place finishes in 2015 and 2017, behind Messi and Ronaldo both times.

Watch: Micah Richards tears pants on live TV while imitating Kylian Mbappé’s celebration

CBS Sports’ UEFA Champions League coverage produces a golden moment on a weekly basis nowadays. This week’s hilarious moment was a Micah Richard pants rip as he appeared to tear his clothes while reenacting Kylian Mbappé’s celebration.

At halftime of PSG’s 3-0 victory vs. Milan on Wednesday the crew were reviewing Mbappé’s exquisite first half goal. Richards hit the Frenchman’s celebration followed by Kate Abdo asking if his pants were still in one piece.

Christian Pulisic misses out on big chance vs. PSG as Milan’s UCL hopes start to wane

Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan’s 2023-24 UEFA Champions League campaign has failed to get off the runway. The Italian side was held scoreless again on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes as PSG went top of the group with a 3-0 victory.

Pulisic was arguably one of Milan’s brightest sparks in attack, however his performance will mostly be remembered for a big chance missed in the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo tops list of highest paid soccer players and it’s not even close

Forbes’ latest report of the highest paid soccer players 2023 reveals that Cristiano Ronaldo has skyrocketed to reclaim No. 1 on the list. Forbes accounts for players’ salaries and off-field income.

Former Atlanta United star Miguel Almirón torches PSG as Newcastle triumph 4-1 in UCL return

NEWCASTLE — A rampant Newcastle United put in a stellar showing to secure a superb 4-1 victory over French champions Paris Saint-Germain in their first Champions League home match in 20 years on Wednesday.

In a red-hot atmosphere in the north east, PSG had no answer to the relentless hosts who raced into a 17th-minute lead through former MLS star Miguel Almirón.

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Marseille’s president and manager leave after idiot ultras send death threats

Olympique de Marseille have parted ways with head coach Marcelino, the Ligue 1 side said on Wednesday amid an ongoing feud with supporters.

On Tuesday, Marseille hit out at their fans' representatives after they allegedly threatened the club's management and pressured them to resign during a meeting held on Monday, Sept. 18.

Marseille death threats to president and manager

Christian Pulisic To Face Former Club And PSG In Champions League Group of Death

Paris St Germain will kick off their quest for a maiden Champions League trophy in a strong Group F, which looks to be the Champions League Group of Death, featuring Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Newcastle United following the draw on Thursday. This means American Christian Pulisic will face his former club Dortmund as well as PSG in the opening stage of his quest for a second Champions League trophy.

Folarin Balogun set to become second most expensive American transfer with move to Monaco

Folarin Balogun is nearing a big move from Arsenal to French club AS Monaco as it was reported by journalist Fabrice Hawkins on Thursday that the two clubs reached an agreement. The Balogun Monaco transfer would be permanent for €45 million ($48.6 million).

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