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Manager Christophe Galtier picked a relatively strong side with Mbappe, Neymar and Sergio Ramos included in his XI, and the French star did not take it easy ...

Even if it´s only for one game.' [Kylian Mbappe](/sport/kylian-mbappe/index.html) made [PSG](/sport/teampages/psg.html) history Monday night as he scored five goals against sixth-tier amateur side Pays de Cassel in the French Cup, with his side easing to a 7-0 win. Not a bad night's work!

Christophe Galtier confirmed that Kylian Mbappe is Paris Saint-Germain's new vice-captain after his five-goal showing in the French Cup.

We are very happy to come and play, and it is an important competition for Paris Saint-Germain." It was important for him and Neymar to play the full game. In the absence of regular captain Marquinhos, along with Presnel Kimpembe and Marco Verratti - who are usually second and third in the hierarchy - Mbappe was given the armband and embraced the extra responsibility.

Kylian Mbappe ya ci kwallo biyar a French Cup da Paris St Germain ta caskara Pays de Cassel 7-0 a zagayen 'yan 16 ranar Litinin.

Wannan shi ne karon farko a tarihi da dan wasa ya ci wa PSG kwallo biyar rigis a tamaula. Mbappe ya ci wa PSG kwallo biyar rigis a French Cup Kawo yanzu Mbappe ya zura kwallo 23 a kakar nan a dukkan fafatawa, ya kuma ci shida daga wasa hudu, tun bayan zura uku rigis a kofin duniya a Qatar.

Neymar returned from the World Cup "in pain" and still lacks "fluidity", Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier has revealed.

"I spoke to Neymar at half-time to make sure he would be calmer in the second half," he said. However, Galtier revealed after the game that the Brazilian returned from Qatar World Cup duty nursing bruised ankles, and is not yet back to top condition. [ Kylian Mbappe stole the show with five goals in PSG's dominant 7-0 win ](https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/no-mercy-mbappe-nets-five-in-psg-s-french-cup-rout-of-sixth-tier-pays-de-cassel/bltd64b77905e488611)over Pays de Cassel in the French Cup, Neymar also put in an impressive performance on Monday night.

Paris Saint Germain have officially confirmed French star, Kylian Mbappé as the new club's vice-captain. Christophe Galtier, the club's gaffer, ...

It was important that he and Neymar played the whole game here,” Galtier said. On the Frenchman’s performance, Galtier was full of praise for the 24-year-old. Mbappe wore the captain’s armband for the game – in the absence of Marquinhos – and netted five goals as they trounced the sixth-tier side at RC Lens’ Stade Bollaert Delelis.

Pierre Kalulu snubbed interest from Paris Saint-Germain in order to stay at AC Milan and renew his contract with the club, a report claims.

PSG put some pressure on to try and gauge the interest of Kalulu prior to him extending his deal with Milan, carrying out some enquiries, but in the end the 22-year-old opted to stick with the club who helped him grow and launched him in senior football. [signed a renewal until 2027 in November](https://sempremilan.com/official-pierre-kalulu-extends-contract-with-ac-milan-until-2027) but according to [Calciomercato.com](https://sempremilan.it/2023/01/24/retroscena-kalulu-il-psg-aveva-effettuato-un-sondaggio-poco-prima-del-rinnovo/), there was interest from abroad in the Frenchman and in particular from PSG in his home country, who now seem set to sign Milan Skriniar from Inter. Pierre Kalulu snubbed interest from Paris Saint-Germain in order to stay at AC Milan and renew his contract with the club, a report claims.

Paris Saint-Germain made light work of Pays De Cassel in the Coupe de France by beating their lowly opposition 7-0 on Monday night in the Nord region of ...

Another long ball over the top led to Mbappe wrong-footing the goalkeeper and almost apologetically slotting the ball into an empty net. It was soon 6-0 with a back-heel from Carlos Soler after Neymar had worked his way into the box and played the ball across the six-yard area. A skilful lob from Mbappe after a long ball made it 3-0 and then he completed his hat-trick at the end of the first half with a great touch and finish as the Pays De Cassel defenders simply could not live with him. That soon opened the floodgates and Neymar made it 2-0 after a neat interchange with Mbappe as they worked their way into the box and the Brazilian finished calmly. It was Mbappe who ran the show as he scored five, with Neymar and Carlos Soler netting the others. It was their biggest French star, Mbappe who opened the scoring as he stabbed a low cross home.

The cash-strapped Catalans failed to navigate a strict La Liga salary cap when Messi became a free agent, which allowed PSG to step in and sign the Argentine on ...

[list of the world's-highest paid soccer players](https://www.forbes.com/sites/justinbirnbaum/2022/10/07/the-worlds-highest-paid-soccer-players-2022-kylian-mbapp-claims-no-1-while-erling-haaland-debuts/?sh=7bfb6220629d) due to earnings of $120 million - $65 million of which were made on-field and $55 million off-field. That arrangement expires on June 30, with Messi's future up in the air. [reporedly ready to offer Messi a mouthwatering deal of up to $350 million a year](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/01/12/saudi-giants-al-hilal-to-offer-messi-mouthwatering-350-million-deal-to-rival-ronaldo/?sh=293236b96348).

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi wants to leave the club for three reasons. It was reported that the Argentine superstar was on the verge of.

It was reported that the Argentine superstar was on the verge of extending his contract at the club but that appears not to be the case. Spanish journalist Gerard Romero reports that the 35-year-old is not closer to extending his contract. Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi wants to leave the club for three reasons.

With only a few months remaining on Lionel Messi's contract at Paris Saint-Germain, speculation has been rife over the Argentinian's renewal,...

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According to a report by 'Mundo Deportivo', Paris Saint-Germain remain calm despite rumours of Leo Messi's refusal to renew his contract, which expires on ...

From the club, they do not believe the rumours to be true and are sticking to what they spoke to the Argentinian a few weeks ago. The news of Messi's change of opinion broke with what was known to date. However, the club do not seem to have been overly concerned by these reports.

The Argentina star's current deal at the Parc des Princes expires in the summer - after agreeing a two-year contract in 2021 - and there is yet to be ...

[Miami and Messi looked close to a deal last year - as Sportsmail reported on November 27 ](/sport/football/article-11474653/Lionel-Messi-brink-agreeing-deal-Inter-Miami.html)- but the Argentina hero had been leaning towards an extension in Paris after starring at the World Cup in Qatar. ](/sport/football/article-11655015/PSG-5-4-Saudi-Star-XI-Ronaldo-bags-brace-Messis-emerge-victorious.html) [Argentina's World Cup triumph has supposedly caused a 'change of mentality'](/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11551261/The-moment-Lionel-Messi-FINALLY-wins-World-Cup-Argentina-superstar-breaks-down.html) [PSG](/sport/teampages/psg.html) forward [Lionel Messi](/sport/lionelmessi/index.html) is considering his future in France and has concerns over signing a new deal with the [Ligue 1](/sport/ligue-1/index.html) champions, according to reports. [Argentina's recent World Cup success](/sport/fifa-world-cup/article-11551261/The-moment-Lionel-Messi-FINALLY-wins-World-Cup-Argentina-superstar-breaks-down.html) has sparked a 'change of mentality' in the forward - who now values 'other things for the immediate future'. [MARCA](https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/2023/01/24/63cfe7fa46163f9b918b4614.html), the 35-year-old was expected to sign a new deal with PSG but he's since U-turned on that stance and is considering his future in France. [Earlier this month, Inter Miami coach Phil Neville refused to rule out a sensational move to bring World Cup winner Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer.](/sport/football/article-11617359/Inter-Miami-REFUSE-hope-signing-Lionel-Messi-PSG.html)

Lionel Messi is reportedly unwilling to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain and could even complete a surprise return to Barcelona this summer.

Progress has been made on the deal but they are wary of falling into a trap and will keep their options open at this stage. The transfer is expected to be completed at the end of the season and Arsenal will pay Zubimendi's release clause. The Magpies believe they are favourites to sign the promising youngster, but are still lining up alternative targets in case a deal falls through. "Newcastle are also sounding out other targets and retain a strong interest in Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech. The 35-year-old's current deal is set to expire at the end of the season and his future is uncertain. [Marca report](https://www.marca.com/en/football/psg/2023/01/24/63cfe7fa46163f9b918b4614.html): "Once he had achieved the feat of winning the World Cup, winning more titles in France or even another Champions League would not motivate him enough.

Everything indicated that Lionel Messi would extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain beyond the summer of 2023. However, the Argentina captain is ...

It has to be noted that his contract expires on June 30. Winning the World Cup in Qatar seems to have been the reason behind Messi's change of mentality. Everything indicated that Lionel Messi would extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain beyond the summer of 2023.