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There's only a handful of matches left in the season, but at Paris Saint-Germain, major changes are on the horizon.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's two-game win streak, the Ultras' treatment of Lionel Messi, transfer rumors, and so much more.

Up first, we share our main takeaways from PSG's 5-0 win over AC Ajaccio at the Parc des Princes, and the 3-1 win away at ES Troyes AC. Has Achraf Hakimi proven that he is expendable after two red cards late in the season? Is Fabián Ruiz...good? Are the PSG Ultras in the right for whistling at Messi every time he touches the ball?

We switch gears and focus on the latest transfer rumors. PSV's Ibrahim Sangaré is reportedly close to joining PSG, but would his arrival mean the departure of Marco Verratti? Who else would PSG need to sign to fill the void left by the Italy international? Neymar reportedly wants out of Paris, and the club is willing to sell, but which club could realistically sign him this summer?

With so many incoming and outgoing transfers, PSG's financial situation will be scrutinized. Ethan breaks down the financial health of the club and what the future could look like in terms of transfers.

We wrap up the show by discussing how Ligue 1 could gain popularity in the United States and why in an alternate universe, PSG and not Inter Milan would be in the UEFA Champions League final.

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The soap opera that is Paris Saint-Germain delivered another stunning bombshell that trended on Twitter and potentially set the stage for a new era at the club.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the controversial suspension of Lionel Messi and the recent 3-1 loss to FC Lorient at the Parc des Princes.

Up first, we share our initial reaction to Messi being suspended for two weeks for visiting Saudi Arabia with his family for promotional reasons instead of training with his teammates. The 35-year-old reportedly did not have permission from PSG, and they took action. We debate whether there are political reasons for Messi's suspension and the level of his unprofessionalism.

The loss to Lorient was the third in six matches for PSG, and we wonder if what's going on with Messi is a glimpse into what is wrong at the club. Could the lack of respect for the manager and the overall sporting project be what's leading to lackluster performances toward the end of the season?

The show concludes with a discussion about where Messi may go next, with Inter Miami of Major League Soccer seemingly in the lead for his signature, and a discussion about how Messi's suspension may impact Neymar Jr.

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The 2022-23 season is in its final stage, and Paris Saint-Germain has one hand on the Ligue 1 title, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of drama to discuss involving the capital club.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the 3-1 win over RC Lens at the Parc des Princes. We also touch on the Christophe Galtier allegations, and debate the latest transfer rumors.

Up first, we recap the win over Lens. The match was hotly contested initially, with Lens giving PSG all they could handle, then in the 19th minute, Lens midfielder Salis Abdul Samed received a straight red after a dangerous tackle on Achraf Hakimi. Down to 10 men, the sting was taken out of the Lens attack, and PSG scored three goals in 9 minutes before halftime. We debate what we liked about the match, what we didn't, and share our overall thoughts on the victory.

Next, we discuss PSG's manager, Christophe Galtier, who is embroiled in controversy dating back to his time at OGC Nice in 2021. The alleged contents of a leaked email indicate that Galtier made racist and insensitive remarks during a meeting in 2021. While we don't know if the contents of the email are accurate and Galtier has not only denied the allegations but taken legal action, we discuss how PSG should handle the situation and whether sacking Galtier is more difficult now.

We wrap up the show by discussing transfer targets and whether PSG should go all in for superstar Victor Osimhen, or sign several players instead to fill in the holes in the squad. We also share what we'll be looking for during PSG's final seven matches and we highlight former manager, Thomas Tuchel, who is having a rough go of it at FC Bayern Munich.

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It's the international break, but we're still fuming over Paris Saint-Germain's pitiful performance against Stade Rennais. Luckily, there are always transfer rumors to soothe the soul.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan of PSG Fan Club Boise to break down PSG's 2-0 defeat to Rennes at the Parc des Princes, debate whether Kylian Mbappé could become the captain of PSG, and which players could be coming to the French capital this summer.

Up first, it's that loss to Rennes. PSG played well with a makeshift squad but couldn't beat Steve Mandanda in goal. Two players with ties to Paris scored for Rennes, and we wonder aloud whether PSG president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, will stop buying superstars and focus on the talent on his front doorstep. We also look ahead to a daunting Ligue 1 schedule for PSG, where they could drop substantial points and give rivals Olympique de Marseille hope of winning the title.

We change gears slightly and talk about the managerial situation at Bayern Munich. How could they soundly beat PSG in the Champions League with so much turmoil behind the scenes? We zoom out a little farther and look at Europe's top leagues. With Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, and Napoli leading their respective leads, is a revolution underfoot in which clubs build through their academies and make smart signings instead of chasing the biggest names and throwing the most money around?

During the second half of the show, we discuss Mbappé being named captain of the France national team and what it would mean for Marquinhos if he's removed as captain in favor of the Frenchman. We also discuss Xavi Simons potential return to Paris and whether brothers Khéphren Thuram and Marcus Thuram could be on the move to PSG as well.

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Last week was the climax of Paris Saint-Germain's season, and unlike an M. Night Shyamalan film, there was no surprise ending or twist. Just the same old PSG crashing out of the UEFA Champions League without barely a fight.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined once again by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to discuss the loss to Bayern Munich, the ripple effects from the result of the tie, and recap last-minute win on the road against Stade Brestois 29.

Up first, we get into PSG's defeat at the Allianz Arena, where they crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in the Round of 16 for the second-consecutive year. We discuss Marquinhos' injury and whether he should have started the match, why PSG's bench lacks quality, why PSG can't elevate their performance when it's needed most, and what long-lasting impacts this result could have on the club.

Ethan has been vocal on social media that he wants new ownership at PSG. He shares his reasons why and explains the type of owner he would prefer.

The second half of the show is all about the win over Brest. We both expected PSG to lose this match, considering the letdown against Bayern. Still, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé carried the club to victory in the dying moments of the match. We share what we liked, and didn't like about this fixture.

Other topics we cover include PSG's upcoming fixture list and whether Renato Sanches has a part to play for PSG next season.

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What other team-focused football podcast can the hosts talk about a player being indicted, a club president under investigation for kidnapping, and a controversial late-night McDonald's run? You get all that and more on the latest PSG Talking podcast.

On this drama-filled episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan of PSG Talk Fan Club Boise to discuss PSG's recent results and look ahead to the return leg against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

Up first, we catch up with Ethan who was at the Parc des Princes for PSG's 1-0 loss to Bayern and Lionel Messi's thrilling stoppage-time winner against Lille OSC. We get a glimpse into what the atmosphere was like for both matches and drill down into what went wrong for PSG against Bayern.

PSG's most recent match was a convincing 3-0 win over rivals Olympique de Marseille at the Orange Vélodrome. It was a masterful performance from Kylian Mbappé and Messi, but is it a performance supporters can expect moving forward now that we've seen Marseille fall on hard times as of late? Should Christophe Galtier play the same lineup from this match against Bayern, or should he change things up?

Two players who won't be making an appearance in Germany are Neymar Jr. and Presnel Kimpembe. The Brazilian is once again injured for the business end of PSG's season and Kimpembe's achilles tendon injury, suffered in the Marseille match, will keep him out for nearly the remainder of his contract (June 2024). We debate whether or not PSG should keep these players or look to sell this summer.

Off the pitch, PSG is dealing with legal issues concerning right-back Achraf Hakimi and president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Hakimi has been accused of rape, while Al-Khelaifi has been the subject of a "kidnapping and torture" investigation in France. While we don't get into the details of each situation, we do question whether the drama is worth it and if the club would be better off under new ownership.

The show concludes with our predictions for PSG's trip to the Allianz Arena, whether Messi will resign with PSG, and what impact Qatar's potential investment in Manchester United could have on PSG.

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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 drubbing at RC Lens. Should supporters be worried that PSG came up short on the road facing an atmosphere like the one they'll likely see in the Champions League? Also, could Lens beat PSG to the Ligue 1 title as they sit only four points behind the capital club?

Most recently, the youngsters got a chance to shine against LB Châteauroux in the Coupe de France. PSG escaped with a comfortable 3-1 victory and we wonder if Hugo Ekitike could see more playing time in the future. We also discuss the latest media rights in the United States regarding the Coupe de France.

The January transfer window is officially open, but as we discuss on the show, it's unlikely PSG will make a big splash. Financial Fair Play will almost certainly keep PSG from bringing in the type of center-back they need to strengthen the defense but could a few player sales fund a star signing?

Looking ahead, we wonder when Lionel Messi will return to the starting lineup, whether there's bad blood between Messi and Mbappé, and why in the world PSG would schedule a friendly in Saudi Arabia in the middle of January.

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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 hasn't been without injuries to PSG players. Nuno Mendes went down for Portugal and Neymar Jr. injured his ankle in Brazil's first match against Serbia. With news that Neymar could play in the Round of 16, we question whether he's fully healthy or if he's risking further injury by coming back too soon.

The show concludes with some transfer speculation. We discuss one player in particular who has caught our eye at the tournament and would be a good fit at PSG and debate whether Cristiano Ronaldo and Adrien Rabiot should be transfer targets in the near future.

As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe and rate the show wherever you download your podcasts. We’re also on Discord! Become a Super Follower on Twitter to gain access to our server and join PSG fans from around the world.

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 Round of 16 and potentially reach the final?

The second half of the podcast is all about the World Cup. All eyes will be on Brazil's Neymar Jr. and Argentina's Lionel Messi and we predict which PSG superstar will lead his team to the final. We also comment on the fact that Mbappé is the only PSG player on France's squad following Presnel Kimpembe's unfortunate departure due to injury.

We conclude the show by picking our surprises for the tournament and whether Qatar will sell Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup.

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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 the capital club in the French capital. For PSG, it's a chance to silence some of their critics and take control of the Ligue 1 title chase. Winning cures all and PSG needs a dominating performance in front of what will be a raucous crowd at the Parc des Princes.

Finally, it's the moment you've all been waiting for. Our PSG experts jump head-first into the Mbappé drama. Essentially, hours before PSG's match against Benfica, several outlets across Europe (The Guardian) reported that Mbappé felt betrayed by PSG's leadership and that the club sold him promises that weren't kept. To make matters worse, the reports go on to claim that Mbappé wants to be sold as early as January.

If the reports are true, should PSG sell Mbappé as soon as possible to the highest bidder? Or, will PSG do what they did towards the end of Mbappé's last contract and refuse to sell him if an offer comes in? Is the drama worth what Mbappé brings to the team on the pitch? Also, what promises did PSG make that Mbappé feels they didn't deliver?

We don't have all the answers and the situation will certainly make for a very interesting season that is only made more complicated by a mid-season FIFA World Cup.

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