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Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more episodes.There’s no rest for the weary as Paris Saint-Germain kicked off its 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday with a road test against FC Nantes. Of course, this is following the UEFA Super Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur last Wednesday and last season’s campaign that lasted a grueling 65 matches. Is there too much football?Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise and French football expert Jonathan Johnson. We discuss a wide range of topics, including the 1-0 win over FC Nantes, the latest on Gianluigi Donnarumma, Ligue 1 potentially playing a match in the United States, and whether football fans and players are being taken advantage of by those who run football.Up first is Ethan, who joined me before kickoff against Nantes. I get his thoughts on PSG’s new third kit, and I get his takeaways from the Super Cup victory. Then, we get into the Gianluigi Donnarumma situation, and the latest comments from

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Robin Bairner, chief editor at Football Transfers, to discuss Lucas Chevalier’s arrival from LOSC Lille, where Donnarumma might play next season, the impact of the Saudi Pro League on European leagues, and the upcoming UEFA Super Cup.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is longtime PSG Talk contributor Marc Damon (@marcdamon9) to discuss the latest developments regarding Donnarumma and whether his reported replacement would be a good fit.

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more episodes.After a long, grueling season, Paris Saint-Germain players are finally on holiday. However, the transfer market never rests, and there’s plenty of outgoing and incoming news to discuss.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is PSG fan James Carter (@its_jcj). We talk about Lucas Beraldo’s future, why PSG hasn’t signed a center-back yet, the FIFA Club World Cup final, and much more.Up first, it’s the news that Lucas Beraldo wants out of the club as he seeks more playing time elsewhere. There’s been some contradicting reporting, but it makes sense that the 21-year-old would want to move on if he doesn’t feel the club is ready to start him over Marquinhos.Sticking with center-back news, we turn our attention to AFC Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi. The reporting suggests that Zabarnyi wants to join PSG, but the two clubs are approximately €10 million apart in their transfer fee demands. We discuss why PSG has yet to increase their bid and wheth

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is French football expert, Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip). We talk about PSG’s progression from the beginning of last season, where they struggled at times under Luis Enrique, to now, where they are the envy of the football world. We also talk about Kylian Mbappé’s performance against his former team, and give our prediction for the FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9), who was at MetLife Stadium for the match. He shares his experience getting to the stadium and the atmosphere leading up to kick-off. We also recap PSG’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid and look ahead to Chelsea FC in the Club World Cup final.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9) to break down PSG’s win over Bayern Munich and look ahead to the semi-final matchup against Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9) to break down PSG’s win over Miami. We also answer questions from subscribers and share our prediction for PSG’s quarter-final match against Bayern.

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more episodes.For the second match in a row, Paris Saint-Germain will take on a Major League Soccer squad that they should defeat. However, the matchup against Inter Miami comes with a little extra motivation.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast are Daniel and Kris from Battered Herons, and Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise. We talk about PSG’s upcoming match against Inter Miami in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup and some of the drama swirling around the matchup.We begin with Daniel and Kris telling us about their podcast, and then jump into their initial thoughts after it was official that Inter Miami would face PSG. With a significant amount of prize money up for grabs to the winning squad, I ask whether that will be a strong motivator for the MLS team.Lionel Messi is obviously the biggest star for Inter Miami, but Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and even their manager, Javier Mascherano, will be familiar to PSG fans not only because of

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more episodes.Few could have predicted that Paris Saint-Germain, the UEFA Champions League winners, would need a result at Seattle Sounders to keep their FIFA Club World Cup dreams alive, but here we are.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Ari from Lobbing Scorchers. We talk about the Seattle Sounders, their strengths, and fan support, and make a prediction for Monday’s match at Lumen Field.Up first, I get Ari’s take on the Club World Cup and how the competition has impacted Seattle as they are in the middle of the Major League Soccer season. We also talk about players in the Sounders squad who might cause PSG some issues.Next, we talk about the substantial prize money up for grabs and whether that will add some additional motivation for Seattle despite being eliminated from the knockout stage. Sounders consistently boast one of the best supporters in MLS, and I ask Ari about what he expects in terms of atmosphere despite the match kicking

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack for more: psgtalk.substack.comThe Paris Saint-Germain hype train continues this week with a scintillating matchup against Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in the FIFA Club World Cup. The champions of South America are in mid-season form and will look to take down a PSG side that has defeated Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid the last two matches by a combined score of 9-0.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Pedro from Glorious Botafogo (@GloriousBotaYT). We talk about how he became a fan of Botafogo, their storied history, and we look ahead to the matchup between PSG and the Brazilian club at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Thursday.Up first, Pedro shares some history about his club, including the last time PSG and Botafogo faced off. He also details Botafogo’s recent historical success and the changes the club has had to endure since last season.With things in historical context, we dive into Thursday’s matchup. Pedro shares some of

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Marc Damon (@MarcDamon9). We review his transfer tier list and discuss the future of several players, including two starters from the Champions League-winning team.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Lee Davey from talkSPORT and Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise. I get their thoughts on PSG’s Champions League triumph, whether PSG has surpassed other historically great teams with the win, the impact on Kylian Mbappé’s legacy, and so much more.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is PSG fan Drew and Robin Bairner, chief editor at Football Transfers. I get their thoughts on PSG’s historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan, standout performances, and we look ahead to what’s next for the club.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast are Marc Damon and Greyson Lee to discuss the upcoming match between PSG and Inter Milan to decide who will take home the Champions League trophy. We get into the starting lineup, strategy, and whether a former player will voice his support for the club.https://psgtalk.substack.com/p/ensemble-psg-podcast-the-champions

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is French football expert, Jonathan Johnson, to discuss the upcoming final against Inter. We also get into the Coupe de France win, and so much more.

Subscribe to Ensemble PSG on Substack to listen to more episodes.Welcome to the first episode of the Ensemble PSG Podcast (formerly PSG Talking). After nearly a decade of podcasting and more than 350 episodes, we thought we would freshen things up as we look ahead to an exciting new era of Paris Saint-Germain.Joining me on today’s show is Robin Bairner. He’s the chief editor at Football Transfers, and we discuss a number of topics, including the end of the Ligue 1 season, the race for the Ballon d’Or, and the summer transfer window.Up first, Robin shares his thoughts on the recent proposals to change Ligue 1. Is a playoff format the best way to attract casual fans? What else could the French league do to increase competitiveness at the top of the table?Next, we discuss highlights from the 2024-25 Ligue 1 campaign, including the emergence of Désiré Doué and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s stunning turnaround mid-season.We wrap up the show discussing PSG’s summer transfer strategy. Does reaching the UEFA Champions Leagu

With a UEFA Champions League and Coupe de France final to look forward to—not to mention a Ligue 1 title celebration—now is the perfect time to think of ways to capitalize on Paris Saint-Germain's success and increase Ligue 1's popularity.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon to discuss a week of interesting proposals that could change the landscape of Ligue 1 and French football.First, we discuss a recent proposal to remove the Ligue de Football Professionnel as the governing body of French football and replace it with a Premier League model. Considering the botched media deals that have financially impacted Ligue 1 clubs and the league's lack of marketing, any change to the current structure would be welcomed.Next, we discuss the radical idea that Ligue 1 may consider a playoff-style format to crown its champion. The report reveals a four-team playoff that would include a semi-final and final. We discuss whether this option is the right move for Ligue 1, or, if it would be better for the

Paris Saint-Germain supporters will walk a little taller and a little prouder the rest of the month following the club's incredible performance against Arsenal FC at the Parc des Princes.On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Marc Damon and Greyson Lee to break down PSG's 2-1 win over Arsenal on Wednesday night. The 3-1 aggregate win puts PSG in the Champions League final, where they will face Inter Milan in Munich on May 31.Up first, we discuss Luis Enrique's decision to start Bradley Barcola over Ousmane Dembélé, who is still recovering from a muscle injury. We examine Barcola's performance and highlight Dembélé's contributions late in the match.Next, we talk about the early onslaught from Arsenal and how Gianluigi Donnarumma made save after save to keep PSG in the match. We discuss Donnarumma's Champions League performances and his incredible saves against the Gunners.Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG in the first half, and we discuss how vital he is to the squad. From Manuel Ugarte to Idrissa Gueye, PSG h

Paris Saint-Germain had a point to prove on Tuesday night as they traveled to London to face Arsenal FC in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League. Having lost at the Emirates Stadium earlier in the season, PSG wanted to prove they are worthy contenders, and after 90 minutes, they left no doubt.On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Marc Damon to recap the 1-0 win over the Gunners and look ahead to the pivotal return leg at the Parc des Princes.First, we discuss the pre-match atmosphere, which included a lackluster tifo from the Arsenal supporters. We also get into the starting lineup and why we're unlikely to see many changes from Luis Enrique ahead of the second leg.We get into the match next and discuss the opening goal from Ousmane Dembélé. Then there's the controversy surrounding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, where Jurrien Timber appeared to make contact and bring him down in a rugby-style tackle in the box. Ultimately, a penalty wasn't given, but should VAR have overturned the decision? Arsenal