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The Star
29 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-PSG go from European glory to Club World Cup woe
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Paris St Germain v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Botafogo's John and Alexander Barboza celebrate after the match as Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia looks dejected REUTERS/Daniel Cole MIAMI (Reuters) -European champions Paris St Germain arrived at the Club World Cup aiming to be crowned kings of the global game but defeat by Botafogo on Thursday showed the tournament will be a true test of their mettle and not just a celebratory lap of honour. The Ligue 1 winners went down 1-0 to Brazilian champions Botafogo at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, a result that threw Group B wide open and deflated the mood in the PSG camp after their emphatic 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in their opener. Desire Doue, who scored twice in PSG's 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final last month, said failing to take their chances had cost them. "We weren't efficient," the attacking midfielder said. "We had a lot of chances. They only had two or three shots and they scored. They were very efficient in front of our goal." Botafogo's compact, aggressive approach exposed signs of fatigue in PSG's ranks after a long season in domestic and European football. They had adjusted their schedule in California to allow players afternoons off to recover between training sessions. Coach Luis Enrique also rotated his squad, starting without regulars Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz and Marquinhos, who were introduced after halftime in search of a spark. But even with the reinforcements PSG failed to break through a determined Botafogo defence. The decisive moment came in the 36th minute when Igor Jesus beat Gianluigi Donnarumma. Luis Enrique did not look for excuses and praised the Copa Libertadores champions for their approach. "Botafogo were the best defensive side we've come up against all season — both in our league and in the Champions League. They were excellent," the Spaniard said. "They were simply highly efficient, very compact, and always had the threat of hitting us in transition. They scored a great goal through Jesus, and that gave them a real injection of belief. "We didn't create the number of chances we're used to. We're very accustomed to working against teams defending deep — but it's always difficult to break one down. In this case, Botafogo did it very well, and I congratulate them for it." Despite enjoying long spells of possession, PSG lacked their usual sharpness and Doue said the defeat should serve as a wake-up call. "We raised our level in the duels, but it was efficiency that was missing tonight. This match has to help us bounce back. Nothing is finished, we have another match and we're going to win it." PSG face Seattle Sounders in their final group game on Monday and Luis Enrique did not expect things to get any easier. "This is a very difficult competition. Every match will be like this," he added. (Editing by Peter Rutherford;)
Straits Times
31 minutes ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
PSG go from European glory to Club World Cup woe
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Paris St Germain v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Botafogo's John and Alexander Barboza celebrate after the match as Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia looks dejected REUTERS/Daniel Cole MIAMI - European champions Paris St Germain arrived at the Club World Cup aiming to be crowned kings of the global game but defeat by Botafogo on Thursday showed the tournament will be a true test of their mettle and not just a celebratory lap of honour. The Ligue 1 winners went down 1-0 to Brazilian champions Botafogo at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, a result that threw Group B wide open and deflated the mood in the PSG camp after their emphatic 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid in their opener. Desire Doue, who scored twice in PSG's 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final last month, said failing to take their chances had cost them. "We weren't efficient," the attacking midfielder said. "We had a lot of chances. They only had two or three shots and they scored. They were very efficient in front of our goal." Botafogo's compact, aggressive approach exposed signs of fatigue in PSG's ranks after a long season in domestic and European football. They had adjusted their schedule in California to allow players afternoons off to recover between training sessions. Coach Luis Enrique also rotated his squad, starting without regulars Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes, Fabian Ruiz and Marquinhos, who were introduced after halftime in search of a spark. But even with the reinforcements PSG failed to break through a determined Botafogo defence. The decisive moment came in the 36th minute when Igor Jesus beat Gianluigi Donnarumma. Luis Enrique did not look for excuses and praised the Copa Libertadores champions for their approach. "Botafogo were the best defensive side we've come up against all season — both in our league and in the Champions League. They were excellent," the Spaniard said. "They were simply highly efficient, very compact, and always had the threat of hitting us in transition. They scored a great goal through Jesus, and that gave them a real injection of belief. "We didn't create the number of chances we're used to. We're very accustomed to working against teams defending deep — but it's always difficult to break one down. In this case, Botafogo did it very well, and I congratulate them for it." Despite enjoying long spells of possession, PSG lacked their usual sharpness and Doue said the defeat should serve as a wake-up call. "We raised our level in the duels, but it was efficiency that was missing tonight. This match has to help us bounce back. Nothing is finished, we have another match and we're going to win it." PSG face Seattle Sounders in their final group game on Monday and Luis Enrique did not expect things to get any easier. "This is a very difficult competition. Every match will be like this," he added. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Daily Mirror
35 minutes ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Club World Cup chaos as fans fight each other in violent scenes inside stadium
Botafogo's surprise 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup was marred by scenes of fighting in the stands, with videos showing supporters of both sides throwing punches There was chaos at the Club World Cup as footage emerged of Botafogo and Paris Saint-Germain fans fighting in the stands during their game in California. In videos that have been widely shared on social media, supporters of both teams can be seen throwing punches at each other. It is unclear what caused the incident, which occurred as Botafogo upset the Champions League winners. Botafogo beat PSG 1-0 thanks to a goal from Igor Jesus, with the result taking the Brazilian club top of Group B. Renato Paiva's side are unbeaten at the tournament, having also picked up a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders in their opening game, while PSG thrashed Atletico Madrid 4-0 in their first Club World Cup clash. "Being a great team, playing together, all the guys defending, all the guys attacking, and that's the big secret of this PSG team, that's why they compete and win," Paiva said after the game. "They are a fantastic team. "I said this, PSG are a lesson to everybody nowadays in football. And I told my guys, just be a team, enjoy playing together, attack together, defend together, and enjoy. And they did it. Fantastic." PSG boss Luis Enrique, meanwhile, admitted his side struggled against Botofago's defence. He said: "Obviously we are frustrated with the result. It was a very tight game, Botafogo defended very well, like almost no team in Ligue 1 or the Champions League. "It was a tough game from start to finish, and that's normal. Playing against us is an extra source of motivation for our opponents. We need to be better. That's been our message since the start of the week. It's normal that these matches are difficult." PSG star Warren Zaire-Emery also hailed Botafogo, but claimed the result was not a "true reflection of the game." He said: "It was a very tough game against a very good Brazilian side that played with intensity and were very physical in the duels. "I don't think the score is a true reflection of the game because we had all the ball and created a lot of chances, but we didn't put them away. I think we are a very good team and we need to continue doing what we're doing and make the most of our scoring chances. "We approach every game the same way: we always try to give everything and do what the coach asks of us. We have one game left, it's not over yet. We need to win our next game to qualify."
Business Insider
6 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
M&A News: Fox Corp (FOXA) Acquires Caliente TV
Media company Fox Corp (FOXA) has acquired Caliente TV, which is a sports streaming platform and TV channel, in order to strengthen its sports broadcasting footprint in Mexico. This acquisition gives Fox access to valuable broadcasting rights for major competitions like the UEFA Champions League, France's Ligue 1, and select Liga MX matches, which will allow it to meet the rising demand for premium sports content in the region. Confident Investing Starts Here: Following the acquisition, Fox plans to expand its offerings through a multi-platform strategy that includes launching a new pay TV channel and a subscription-based video-on-demand service. These services will complement Tubi, which is Fox's existing free and ad-supported streaming platform. Interestingly, Carlos Martinez, Fox's executive vice president and managing director for Latin America, will lead the rollout of these new plans in Mexico and Central America. It is worth noting that Martinez brings more than 30 years of experience in the Latin American broadcasting industry. While Fox did not disclose the financial details of the Caliente TV deal, the move is in line with its overall streaming strategy. Indeed, just last month, the company announced that Fox One, its new subscription streaming service, would debut before the start of the fall football season. The shift comes as Fox sees growing advertiser interest across its platforms—including Fox News, Fox Sports, and Tubi—which helped it surpass revenue expectations in its latest quarterly earnings. Is FOXA Stock a Good Buy? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Moderate Buy consensus rating on FOXA stock based on seven Buys, seven Holds, and one Sell assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. Furthermore, the average FOXA price target of $57.43 per share implies 5% upside potential.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bayern Munich Plot Pursuit of PSG Star, Barcelona Target in Major Winger Move
PSG have built the kind of depth that's put them one win away from a treble, but not everyone is content with their role. Under Luis Enrique, the Parisians captured a second straight Ligue 1 title and added the Coupe de France, with the Spanish manager using squad rotation to keep players fresh across all competitions. It's a strategy that has delivered results. Advertisement Still, not every player is satisfied being part of a rotation. Some believe they're ready for a bigger role, and Bradley Barcola appears to be one of them. The young forward is now attracting interest from Bayern Munich, putting his future in the spotlight. PSG standout remains on Bayern Munich's radarBayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has left the team's training camp in Florida to focus on squad planning and hold talks with agents and other board members, according to Florian Plettenberg. As the search for a winger continues, Bayern are keeping an eye on whether Barcelona can complete a deal for Athletic Club's Nico Williams. Barcola remains high on their list, and AC Milan's Rafael Leão has also been discussed internally. Despite this rumor, Foot Mercato's Josué Cassé recently reported that Barcola isn't leaving PSG, as he remains a key part of the club's project and has no intention of moving on.
