Psg Talking

New year, new podcast! Paris Saint-Germain returned to action following the FIFA World Cup and many supporters are wondering if some fresh faces are needed in the French capital to get the club over the UEFA Champions League hump.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to break down PSG's recent fixtures, discuss potential transfer targets, look ahead at the upcoming schedule, and discuss an oddly scheduled friendly for the club.Up first is the 2-1 win over RC Strasbourg Alsace. There were plenty of talking points in this match at the Parc des Princes, including Marquinhos scoring two goals—one for PSG and one for the visitors—Kylian Mbappé's game-winning goal, and Neymar Jr.'s red card for diving.Prior to the kickoff against Strasbourg, PSG announced Marco Verratti signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2026. We discuss what it means for a club like PSG to keep so many world-class players in the squad beyond their initial contract.Next, we take on the 3-1 drub

The calendar has flipped to December and while Paris Saint-Germain isn't in action due to the FIFA World Cup, plenty of PSG players have made headlines in Qatar.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm once again joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the surprises and disappointments so far in the World Cup and debate whether two participants would be a good fit at PSG.We begin with our surprises of the tournament so far. Several notable nations, such as Belgium, Germany, Mexico, and Uruguay crashed out of the group stage while Achraf Hakimi's Morocco managed to top Group F and advance to the knockout stage.Defending champions, France, entered the tournament with injuries to key players but thus far hasn't let that slow them down. Kylian Mbappé has been the player of the tournament so far and Olivier Giroud became France's all-time leading scorer. Could a date with England prove to be too difficult or can Mbappé lead his nation past a squad full of Premier League stars?Unfortunately, the tournament ha

An unprecedented pause to the season has allowed Paris Saint-Germain supporters to evaluate the squad's first-half performance and look ahead to what is expected to be an unpredictable FIFA World Cup.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan, the president of PSG Fan Club Boise, to discuss the club's unbeaten run to start the season and talk a little World Cup.Up first, it's PSG who holds a comfortable lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table, but was unlucky to finish second behind SL Benfica in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. We debate who PSG's best player has been and call out a few players who have been far from their best.There's also been plenty of drama with PSG this season. We give our thoughts on penaltygate that took place early in the season and the news that Kylian Mbappé apparently wants to leave as soon as possible.We wrap up our PSG discussion by predicting how far Christophe Galtier can lead PSG in the Champions League. Can he navigate PSG past FC Bayern Munich in the Roun

After a stellar start to the 2022-23 season, things have started to fall off the rails at Paris Saint-Germain both on and off the pitch. On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts, and he's joined by Jon Olangi and James Carter to break down several hot-button topics including the news that Kylian Mbappé wants out at PSG. Before getting into the more salacious news, we kick things off with a discussion of PSG's 1-1 draw against SL Benfica on matchday four. Mbappé put PSG up 1-0 in the first half via a penalty, but Christophe Galtier's squad couldn't hold onto the lead and Benfica equalized in the second half. It was the second draw against Benfica for PSG in the span of a week and questions are starting to be asked of the defense and Gianluigi Donnarumma who appears to be incapable of playing the ball out from the back. The conversation then turns to Le Classique where PSG will face their rivals without a full squad. Marseille is within striking distance of PSG in the table and will look to embarrass

Paris Saint-Germain has yet to taste defeat this season, but that doesn't mean there isn't always room for improvement. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon to dissect PSG's summer transfer window and preview the upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage, which kicks off next week against Juventus FC. We begin with the transfer window where PSG signed several players to strengthen the midfield especially, but also the overall depth of the squad. We also discuss the players who left the club and debate why Leonardo, PSG's former sporting director, was unable—or unwilling—to offload players like Julian Draxler and Layvin Kurzawa. One player who didn't leave, but was expected to, was Keylor Navas. Was this a case of no offers coming in for the Costa Rican, or, is this a sign that Christophe Galtier, PSG's manager, may not trust Gianluigi Donnarumma fully? After grading Luis Campos and Antero Henrique on their first transfer window for PSG, we turn our attention to the Champions League. The r

Paris Saint-Germain is already showing noticeable improvements on the pitch this season, but unfortunately, the drama that has embroiled this club since the Qatar Sports Investments takeover still lingers. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon during PSG's Ligue 1 match against Lille OSC. We spend the entire first half discussing Penaltygate 2.0 and PSG's recent performances on the pitch. We also stop periodically to admire the four goals scored in the opening 45 minutes as well. First, we tackle the drama. Essentially, it boils down to this. Kylian Mbappé wants to be the first choice when it comes to taking penalties at PSG. Unfortunately, the Frenchman might be the third or fourth best penalty taker at the club. Neymar Jr. is clearly better at converting those chances, but following his decision to sign a new contract at PSG, Mbappé does have a more commanding voice regarding the sporting project. We discuss whether Mbappé has a clause in his contract that stipulates he takes all penaltie

Paris Saint-Germain might be having the best offseason of any club in Europe. From Kylian Mbappé signing a new contract until 2025 to new leadership at the club, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading into the 2022-23 season. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Stu from Parisian Londoner (Instagram | YouTube) to discuss the many changes at the club that have taken place and what still needs to be done in order to win the coveted UEFA Champions League title. While I am very optimistic about the season and look forward to the squad's new direction under new manager Christophe Galtier, there are reasons to be concerned. The former OGC Nice and Lille OSC manager doesn't have much experience in the Champions League and he's never managed superstars like Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr. Up next, we discuss the possibility that Galtier will rely on PSG's talented youth players to fill out the squad and actually give them playing time to show what they can do. We discuss the youth p

After the conclusion of last season, the deep-rooted issues at Paris Saint-Germain were glaring to most supporters. Now, on the brink of pre-season, many of those issues have surprisingly been addressed and a new era at the club has begun. On this live episode of PSG Talking, recorded via Twitter Spaces, I'm joined by my co-host, Marc Damon, to break down the news of Christophe Galtier officially becoming PSG's manager after the dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino. We discuss his press conference, which included an interesting comment about how "no single player will be above the team." Was that a veiled threat toward some of PSG's superstar players? Galtier, who hails from Marseille, signed a two-year contract with PSG and will need to get to work quickly in what is a unique UEFA World Cup year. We discuss possible formations, what to expect in Ligue 1 play, and whether his inexperience in the UEFA Champions League could come back to haunt the capital club. After Marc and I bloviate for a while, we invite liste

The UEFA Champions League final is this weekend, but for Paris Saint-Germain supporters, the biggest trophy was won over the weekend. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ty Taylor, James Teague, and Guillaume Delaporte to discuss to incredible turn of events that led to Kylian Mbappé turning down a chance to play for Real Madrid and instead, signing a new contract with PSG until 2025. We begin the show by asking the panel to share their initial thoughts on Mbappé's decision and what it means for PSG and Ligue 1 to have arguably the best player in the world staying in his home country of France. I also deliver a hot take that Mbappé was never really considering Real Madrid and went out of his way to troll their fans and the Spanish media. Next, I ask the panel why they think Mbappé decided to remain in the French capital. Was his decision based purely on money, as so many in the media have stated, or does he simply have a deep love for his home country and the city where he was born? We also discuss

The end of the season is on the horizon, but as always with Paris Saint-Germain, it's what's happening off the pitch that has football fans around the world buzzing. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by the creator behind PSG Hub, one of the most popular PSG accounts on Twitter and a go-to source for news about the club for fans around the world. Up first, I ask PSG Hub how the account started and whether he's been surprised by the growth of the account in such a short time. Next, we dive into the latest reports regarding Kylian Mbappé's contract situation. Many believe he is destined to play for Real Madrid, but should PSG supporters hold out hope that their superstar will remain in the French capital? Could political pressure convince him to sign an extension? We also discuss the timing of Mbappé's ultimate decision and whether there is anything that PSG can do to convince him to stay. If he does go to Madrid, PSG Hub and I discuss the potential for failure if Mbappé doesn't live up to the lofty ex

Paris Saint-Germain claimed its tenth Ligue 1 title in club history, but for supporters, this supposed dream season has been a nightmare. On the latest PSG Talking podcast, Ty Taylor hosts and he's joined by French football expert, PSG fan, and CBS Sports Golazo correspondent, Jonathan Johnson, to discuss PSG's season, the unbalanced squad made worse by big-name signings, potential replacements for Mauricio Pochettino, and so much more! Up first, Ty and Jonathan discuss PSG's historic French league victory, in which they tied AS Saint-Étienne for the most ever. Is the title something worth celebrating or has the failure in the UEFA Champions League overshadowed the accomplishment? Next, the duo breaks down PSG's unbalanced squad in which even the signing of Lionel Messi is questioned. Compared to an overdecorated Christmas tree by Jonathan, how could Mauricio Pochettino fail to put out an entertaining product on the pitch with so many stars at his disposal? Speaking of Pochettino, it's almost certain that he

The season isn't over, but it feels that way for Paris Saint-Germain supporters. The loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League still stings and the outcome will have a lasting effect on the club for years to come. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Lee Davey who was at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and witnessed PSG collapse under the pressure and allow Real Madrid to snatch victory from their grasp. We start the episode with Lee sharing his feeling heading into the match and describing the atmosphere around the ground. Despite having a one-goal lead and outplaying Real Madrid, Lee explains why he was still nervous about facing a team that has the ability to turn up the pressure when it matters in the Champions League. The match turned on Gianluigi Donnarumma's mistake, which Karim Benzema capitalized on, but I ask Lee whether he thinks VAR should have overturned the goal. I also get his thoughts on who he thinks is to blame for the loss. Is it Mauricio Pochettino's fault, or, are players li

Just when you think Paris Saint-Germain has turned the corner and their days of embarrassing losses in the UEFA Champions League are over, they come up with a new way to remain the laughing-stock of world football. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Tyrone Taylor and Guillaume Delaporte to discuss PSG's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which saw them crash out of the Champions League in the Round of 16. We start the show with our overall thoughts on the shocking defeat and then discuss the first half, where PSG went up 1-0 thanks to Kylian Mbappé, but the cracks were beginning to show. From Neymar Jr.'s lazy passing to Lionel Messi barely moving to Marquinhos' uncharacteristically bad performance, PSG clearly wasn't ready for a Madrid side that was out for blood. The biggest moment in the game came with Gianluigi Donnarumma playing a pass across his own goal that ultimately led to Real Madrid's first score. It was clearly a bad decision from the Italy international, but he

When it comes to Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League performances this season, you couldn't find two bigger polar opposites. This week, the rubber hits the road as the French giants travel to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium with a spot in the quarter-finals of the European tournament on the line. On this episode of PSG Talking, I join host Tyrone Taylor and long-time contributor James Teague to preview the highly-anticipated match between PSG and Real Madrid and highlight the hottest talking points surrounding the fixture. Up first, we discuss the news that dominated Twitter on Monday morning, which is, of course, the injury Kylian Mbappé sustained in training. At first, it was reported by ESPN that PSG's star player would be a doubt for the match against Real Madrid, and fans on both sides of the aisle took to social media to discuss what it meant for the tie. As the day continued, however, Mbappé's injury was reported to be not as serious as originally thought and that he was likely t

The stars were out last Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, but it was the biggest star that stepped up and brought Paris Saint-Germain supporters around the world to their feet in celebration. On the latest PSG Talking podcast, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by fellow contributors Jon Olangi, James Carter, Eduardo Razo, and Guillaume Delaporte to break down every aspect of PSG's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. To start, the panel shares their initial reaction to PSG's dominating performance and well-deserved victory over Real Madrid. The conversation continues and the team does a deep-dive on Mauricio Pochettino's tactics and Kylian Mbappé's special 90 minutes of football that was capped off with a game-winning goal. Next, Ty asks the group to comment on the removal of the away goal in the Champions League this season and whether that was the reason for Real Madrid's negative tactics or if it was PSG's talent that was too overwhelming? Heading into the second leg o

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are two clubs that have been connected at the hip the past couple of years and on Tuesday, they will face off at the Parc des Princes for what is easily the marquee matchup of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. On this episode of PSG Talking, I welcome Muddassir Hussain from the Real Talk podcast to discuss every angle of the highly-anticipated match between PSG and Real Madrid on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes. We begin the show with a topic on the minds of PSG and Real Madrid fans and that is the availability of Karim Benzema. The former Olympique Lyonnais man has been out with an injury and is racing to return in time for the trip to Paris. I ask Muddassir if he thinks Benzema will play or if he would prefer to rest him for the return leg when he's hopefully fully fit. Next, I ask about Real Madrid's current form in league play. After a blistering start to the season, have things quieted down, or are they peaking at the right time? The conversation then turns

On Tuesday, the business end of Paris Saint-Germain's season begins and there's never been more on the line than now. On this episode of PSG Talking, I make my triumphant return and I'm joined by long-time contributor, Guillaume Delaporte, to recap PSG's win over Stade Rennais, we also preview the massive Real Madrid match, and react to the controversial comments made by the Ultras. The show begins with a quick recap of the 1-0 win over Rennes. Kylian Mbappé's stoppage-time winner secured the three points, but how worried should fans be that the last tune-up for Real Madrid was less than inspiring? Around the 17-minute mark, we transition to the upcoming match against Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. We address Neymar Jr.'s availability and whether or not PSG should play him in this match or keep him on the bench as he's just getting back from injury. We also discuss Madrid's most potent attacker, Karim Benzema, and the problems he will cause PSG's defense. In the midfield, PSG wil

With the highly-anticipated match against Real Madrid on the horizon, Paris Saint-Germain must first take care of business in Ligue 1 and look good while doing it in order to build momentum. On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by Jon Olangi and James Carter to break down PSG's commanding 5-1 win over Lille OSC, look ahead to the match against Madrid, react to the harsh comments from the Ultras, and what the PSG project could look like after this season. Up first, it's PSG win over Lille at the Stade Pierre Mauroy. Danilo Pereira scored a brace, Kylian Mbappé scored a golazo, Lionel Messi and Presnel Kimpembe both chipped in with a goal, and overall, the players looked like they were having fun on the pitch. The match was also memorable because youngster Xavi Simons got the start. What does this mean for his career and is it enough to convince him to stay in the French capital? The conversation then shifts to the massive match against Real Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA C

After a historic summer transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain supporters were let down in January despite several glaring holes in the squad. On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by fellow contributors, Jon Olangi and James Carter. The show begins with a recap of PSG's underwhelming January transfer window where the problem appears to be two-fold. First, why was Leonardo, PSG's sporting director, unable to get certain deals over the line, like Tanguy Ndombele who clearly wanted to be in the French capital but ended up at Olympique Lyonnais instead? The second issue when it comes to transfers is Leonardo's inability to sell players who are doing very little other than training and collecting their wages. The conversation then turns a bit dark with some realities that PSG supporters may have to come to grips with. First, Ty shares his hot take on whether PSG should have signed Messi at all and that he creates more problems than he solves. All too often this season, the legend has g

While Paris Saint-Germain fans eagerly await the tie against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, fans were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Neymar Jr. thanks to a new Netflix documentary. On the latest episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts, and he's joined by fellow PSG Talk contributor, Jon Olangi, to break down the latest news out of Paris both on and off the pitch. The show begins with a conversation about the documentary, titled, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. Ty and Jon share their thoughts on Neymar's relationship with his father, the dynamic in the locker room, jealousy, and the impact Kobe Bryant's death had on the Brazilian superstar. Up next, the conversation turns to the 4-0 win over Stade de Reims. For the first time in a long time, PSG played attacking football and even Marco Verratti scored two goals! Sergio Ramos got his first goal in a PSG shirt and Messi returned from COVID-19 for a few minutes. Can fans expect more of the same and can Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappé