Psg Talking

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

On paper, Paris Saint-Germain has one of the best squads ever assembled, but behind the scenes, something just isn't right and it could cost them the UEFA Champions League title and one of its superstars. On the final episode of PSG Talking in 2021, I'm joined by French football expert and CBS Sports Golazo correspondent, Jonathan Johnson, to discuss the first half of PSG's season, Kylian Mbappé's future, Mauricio Pochettino difficulties, and more! To kick off the show, I bluntly ask Johnson who is to blame for PSG's lackluster first half of the season? Is it the manager's inability to get the most out of one of the best squads in Europe? Is it the players who appear disinterested the majority of the time? Or, is it the fault of the sporting director, Leonardo, who put the whole thing together? Next, I ask JJ about Pochettino's future and whether or not Zinedine Zidane could replace him in the French capital in 2022. One issue that is brought up when discussing Zidane potentially managing PSG is his Marseille

One Paris Saint-Germain team has already defeated Real Madrid 6-0 this season on aggregate, and it ain't the men. On the latest episode of PSG Talking, I hand over hosting duties to Mikko Kapanen from PSG Fan Club Helsinki to discuss the latest news surrounding PSG Féminines. Joining him on the show are Alfonso Mitch from PSG Fan Club Chicago and Vale Gallardo, a passionate supporter of PSG and the women's game. The show begins with the panel discussing how they started following PSG Féminines and the conversation transitions into last season's Division 1 Féminine title and a busy summer transfer window where the club had to replace several outgoing players. Of course, the situation between Kheira Hamraoui and Aminata Diallo, which made headlines around the world, is mentioned and the trio discusses how that bit of drama affected the club and led to the 6-1 defeat to rivals Olympique Lyonnais. To conclude the podcast, Mikko, Alfonso, and Vale look ahead to the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final where

Paris Saint-Germain could be credited with the demise of FC Barcelona, and now, they set their aim on another La Liga giant in the UEFA Champions League. On this episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and is joined by James Teague, James Carter, Eduardo Razo, and Ed to discuss a chaotic Champions League draw. Up first, we react to UEFA completely botching the draw and then blaming it on some third-party vendor. PSG initially drew Manchester United, pitting Cristiano Ronaldo against Lionel Messi, but then it was discovered that teams that shouldn't have been in the same pot were, the entire draw was scrapped and a redo was ordered. After the second draw, PSG drew Real Madrid, the club Kylian Mbappé is rumored to be heading next summer. Next, we go around the horn and give our prediction for the tie against Real Madrid. Will the removal of the away goals rule hurt PSG? Is Real Madrid peaking as a team too early? Can Neymar Jr. and Sergio Ramos return from injury to propel PSG to victory despite a lackluste

The holiday season is upon us and soon, Paris Saint-Germain will be gifted their opponent in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. On the latest episode of PSG Talking, Tyrone Taylor hosts and he's joined by fellow contributors James Carter, John Olangi, and Eduardo Razo to discuss PSG's win over Club Brugge, the upcoming Champions League draw, and other team news. Up first, the panel breaks down PSG's 4-1 win over Brugge. With second place already secured in Group A, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé both recorded a brace as PSG cruised to victory. The guys wonder whether the attack functions better without Neymar Jr. The next topic up for discussion is the Champions League draw where PSG could potentially face Liverpool FC, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid, FC Bayern Munich, Manchester United, or Juventus FC. There are so many storylines, including Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo if PSG draws Manchester United. There's the potential PSG could face Real Madrid with Mbappé having already signed a pre-contract with the

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's not easy being a Paris Saint-Germain supporter. Sure, you have a star-studded squad and endless amounts of cash to sign more players, but between injuries, coaching drama, and unrealistic expectations, the club is constantly making headlines for all the wrong reasons. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Guillaume Delaporte to discuss PSG's 3-1 win over AS Saint-Étienne, Mauricio Pochettino's future at the club, injuries, and the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Up first, we break down the win over Saint-Étienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. The offense looked better, but the defense was beaten once again by a diagonal pass into the box to wide-open attackers. Sergio Ramos did start and despite the goal given up by PSG, we were impressed overall with his performance. During the match against ASSE, Neymar Jr. went down with another ankle injury and had to be carried off the pitch. The extent of his injury hasn't been released by the club yet, but we

We're in the thick of the international break and if you're like me, you're counting down the days until Paris Saint-Germain is back in action. Luckily, we have something to help you get through the next few days. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Guillaume Delaporte and Ty Taylor to discuss the fallout of Kylian Mbappé's interviews with RMC Sport and L'Equipe. There's also the interview Mbappé's mother gave to Le Parisien that seemed to contradict some of what the PSG star said. Up first, we dive into the comments from Mbappé, which are nicely summarized by Sporting News. We learned that the player did ask to leave PSG and that the only club he has eyes for is Real Madrid. Guillaume and Ty give their thoughts on the situation and hypothesize how Mbappé's comments might have been received by Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG's president, and Leonardo, PSG's sporting director. The Mbappé contract saga has been lingering for at least a year, if not longer, and his comments cleared up a lot of confusion suppor

If you thought things were bad at Paris Saint-Germain following the loss to Stade Rennais last weekend, well, Kylian Mbappé dropped a bomb on his way out the door for international duty. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by James Teague to discuss Mbappé's interview with RMC Sport and L'Equipe in which he confirms he did ask to leave PSG and so much more. Up first, James and I give our initial reaction to the interview and our take on the revelation that Mbappé asked to leave for Real Madrid at the end of July. Why did he wait until there was a month left in the transfer window and why did he choose now to do an interview? Should PSG have sold Mbappé last summer when there was no progress on his contract extension? The conversation continues with us discussing whether Mbappé is using the media to change the narrative around his contract situation. Having already been jeered at the Parc des Princes this season by PSG fans, Mbappé appears desperate to come across as he tried everything to help his home

When Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, admitted that he didn't know how he was going to stop Paris Saint-Germain's front three of Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr., many dismissed the comment, but as it turns out, he was right. On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by James Ridge from the PSG Unrestricted podcast to discuss PSG's 2-0 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. If you're a PSG supporter, you know it's difficult to find insightful commentary, in English, about PSG, so make sure to give them a follow and subscribe to their podcast. We begin this episode with James sharing his overall thoughts on the win that wasn't as convincing as the scoreline might indicate. PSG was put under pressure by City for most of the night, but as James states, it was a real statement of intent for what is to come throughout the rest of the season. Next, we highlight the midfield trio of Idrissa Gueye, Ander Herrera, and Marco Verratti. They were instrumental in the performance and with