Is Kylian Mbappé’s Champions League dream at PSG over? A new dawn beckons in Paris

[ad_1] €2.04bn spent since 2011  ©TM/IMAGO The Champions League trophy has been the lacuna of the Qatari’s ownership of PSG. Since the government backed Qatar Sports Investments purchased the French giants in 2011, it’s been no secret that winning the most prestigious club competition in football has been the ultimate aim. Since the takeover, PSG have … Read more

Bellingham, Mbappé & Co – The most valuable player for the Champions League’s last 8 teams

[ad_1] €7.12b of talent left in CL  ©TM/IMAGO It’s that stage of the season. We are into the Champions League quarter-finals. Just the best eight teams in Europe remain. And the draw has thrown up some mouth-watering ties. Current champions Manchester City will take on 14-time winners Real Madrid, whilst Arsenal face off with Bayern Munich, looking to … Read more

100 most valuable players: Premier League and English players dominate the list

[ad_1] Rankings updated  ©TM/IMAGO To be part of the 100 most valuable players on the planet, you must have a market value of at least €50 million. Counting all the players with a market value of at least €50m, 114 names make the list, of which 57 play in the Premier League and 11 at Manchester … Read more

Man Utd 10th, Liverpool 7th and Real Madrid 3rd – Top 20 most valuable squads in the world

[ad_1] 6 PL sides in top ten  ©TM/IMAGO The international break is over with club sides returning to action during a thrilling weekend of action across Europe. During March, Transfermarkt released their intermediary market value updates in leagues across the world, including the top five leagues.  The Top 20 Most Valuable Club Squads In The … Read more

Lionel Messi hits lowest market value since 2006 – But remains most valuable player over 34

[ad_1] Now worth €30m  ©TM/IMAGO The great Lionel Messi has practically completed football. A player who many already considered the greatest footballer ever, even further staked his claim to that throne when he led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, aged 35. Seven Ballon d’Ors, over 800 career goals and 40 trophies, the magician has … Read more

Real Madrid & Barcleona dominate – The most valuable U21 players in La Liga

[ad_1] 16-year-old Yamal up to €75m  ©TM/IMAGO La Liga has long been renowned for producing some of the best young talent in world football. Barcelona’s La Masia has developed superstars such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi in recent decades, whilst Real Madrid have also altered their strategy lately to focus on investing in younger players and transform them … Read more

Napoli’s disastrous season explained: Three managers, struggling stars and 29 points off top

[ad_1] The Blues in freefall  ©TM/IMAGO Less than a year ago, the skies above Naples were illuminated by fireworks and the streets filled with joyous supporters celebrating Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years. That famous Scudetto win, however, now feels like an eternity ago as Italy’s most volatile club has endured an unthinkable … Read more

Napoli’s disastrous season explained: Three managers, struggling stars and 27 points off top

[ad_1] The Blues in freefall  ©TM/IMAGO Less than a year ago, the skies above Naples were illuminated by fireworks and the streets filled with joyous supporters celebrating Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years. That famous Scudetto win, however, now feels like an eternity ago as Italy’s most volatile club has endured an unthinkable … Read more