Ousmane Dembele — France forward, scored hat-trick against Norway and goal against Iraq in 2026 World Cup; equalized from penalty in Champions League final loss to Arsenal.
London to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in October By AFP May 29, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Ousmane Dembele reacts after receiving the Ballon d'Or award during …
PSG's Dembele has treatment for leg issue before Champions League final By AFP May 19, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter PSG's French forward Ousmane Dembele takes part in the warm-up ahead of the …
… he first time in the club's history last season. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); But they were dealt a blow when Ousmane Dembele …
… Despite the changes, PSG went ahead at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis when Ousmane Dembele intercepted a Malang Sarr clearance and this week's winner of the Ligue 1 player of the year prize released Kvaratskhelia to control and score. …
Dembele again voted player of the year in France By AFP May 12, 2026 06:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele receives the Ligue 1 best player award dur …
… Manchester City captain has built a brilliant team while managing to navigate the club's tumultuous politics - an achievement which eluded both Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann during their time at Saebener Strasse. - 'The right path' - In Munich on Wednesday, Ousmane Dembele …
… "We showed we can play against these teams." Scorer of two goals in the first leg, Ousmane Dembele broke through after just three minutes in Munich, turning in a pinpoint Kvaratskhelia cutback. …
… Leading 5-4 after last week's thrilling first leg in Paris, Luis Enrique's side stretched their overall advantage early on through Ousmane Dembele. …
… Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were unused substitutes against Lorient while Vitinha was rested entirely.Renato Marin, 19, made just his second top-team appearance in goal, and fellow teenager Mbaye made a first start in three months. …
Luis Enrique says 'unique' PSG-Bayern first leg could have gone either way By AFP May 01, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele celebrates after …
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I. Senegal kept their hopes of advancing with a victory over Iraq.
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I. Senegal kept their hopes of advancing with a victory over Iraq.
The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has become a major talking point at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi breaking the overall career record of 18 goals across six World Cups. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are chasing with four goals each, while the single-tournament record of 13 goals set by Just Fontaine in 1958 appears vulnerable.
Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's record with his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, advancing to the last 32. France defeated Iraq 3-0 and Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to also advance to the knockout rounds.
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap with two goals as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match delayed two hours by a severe storm in Philadelphia. Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal for France, with Mbappe moving to 16 career World Cup goals.
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain will begin defending their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, with a match against Marseille scheduled for September 20. The 2026/27 season concludes on May 29, 2027.
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, with Deschamps saying the team will need Olise to perform at that level in the tournament.
France coach Didier Deschamps said defender William Saliba is "fine" despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury. Saliba has rejoined the France squad at their pre-tournament camp and is expected to have his workload managed as a precaution ahead of a warm-up match against Ivory Coast.
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4–3 on penalties in Budapest to claim their second consecutive Champions League title. The victory was marked by celebrations in Paris, though the festivities were marred by clashes between youths and police, looting, and dozens of police injured.
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted that Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after Arsenal fell to defeat in the final on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. PSG won the Champions League for a second consecutive season with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory.
Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said his team are not favourites to defend their Champions League crown in Saturday's final against Arsenal, noting that while PSG scored 44 goals this competition and Arsenal conceded six, finals tend to be close affairs and last year's 5-0 win over Inter Milan was exceptional.
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.
Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.
After 14 years leading France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and a final loss to Argentina in 2022, Didier Deschamps plans to step down as France coach following the upcoming World Cup in North America. France currently top the world rankings and are among the leading contenders for final victory.
PSG's Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has become a key symbol of Luis Enrique's attacking side ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The player, signed by Napoli from Dinamo Batumi in 2022 for around 10 million euros, brings improvisation and menace to PSG's already talented attacking lineup.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place in London on October 26, marking the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England's Stanley Matthews in 1956.
PSG forward Ousmane Dembele is undergoing treatment for muscle discomfort in his right calf after being substituted at half-time during Sunday's 2-1 Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC. The Ballon d'Or winner is set to receive treatment over the next few days before PSG's Champions League final against Arsenal later in May.
PSG lost 2-1 to Paris FC on Sunday in their final Ligue 1 match before the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Lille qualified for Europe's elite club competition on the final night of the French season, while PSG clinched their fifth straight French title and record-extending 14th overall.
Paris Saint-Germain clinched their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title with a 2-0 away win against Lens, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye adding a late second goal to give PSG an unassailable nine-point lead at the top.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was named Ligue 1 player of the year for the second consecutive year, becoming the fifth player to win back-to-back awards. The 28-year-old has scored 10 goals and six assists this season despite an injury-plagued campaign with just nine Ligue 1 starts.
Bayern Munich lost to Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 in Wednesday's semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated for next season's Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6–5 on aggregate in the Champions League semi-final, with a 1–1 draw in the second leg, to advance to face Arsenal in the final. PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia called the Bayern tie the hardest match of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain knocked out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in their semi-final, winning the second leg 1-1 in Munich on May 6, 2026, to set up a Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
Paris Saint-Germain fielded a second-string lineup and drew 2-2 with Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday, throwing away the lead twice despite goals from Ibrahim Mbaye and Warren Zaire-Emery. The result leaves PSG seven points clear in the title race as they prepare to face Bayern Munich away in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday, having won 5-4 at home in the first leg.
PSG coach Luis Enrique said he was not frustrated by his side's narrow 5-4 first-leg advantage over Bayern Munich, calling it a unique match that could have resulted in a draw or loss without being unfair.