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Live Blog: Dijon FCO vs. Paris Saint-Germain

Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain Football Club are full of players primed for action at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This Saturday, October 14, the Parisians face Dijon FCO, managed by Olivier Dall'Oglio, a club in peril of being relegated to Ligue 2 despite the season still being relatively young. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. Our live blog begins at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET. Keep it right here on The Stoppage Time, powered by Azteca Soccer, for more world football news. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Girondins de Bordeaux

Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain are ready to close out the month of September strong but to do that, they will need to go all hand on deck against Jocelyn Gourvennec's Girondins de Bordeaux on Saturday, September 30 at Le Parc des Princes, in the 16th Arrondissement of France's largest metropole. Another rip-roaring live blog from the heart of Paris is scheduled for 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. Keep it right here on The Stoppage Time, powered by Azteca Soccer, for more world football news. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Live Blog: Montpellier HSC vs. Paris Saint-Germain

Michel Der Zakarian's Montpellier HSC have had recent form against Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain Football Club at the Stade de la Mosson but with a revamped trident of Kylian Mbapper, Edinson Cavani and Neymar Santos Jr. looking to work cohesively this Saturday, it could be a tall task. But in a competition like Ligue 1, there could be history repeating itself. Our live blog starts at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. Keep it right here on The Stoppage Time, powered by Azteca Soccer, for more world football news. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Olympique Lyonnais

One phrase and one phrase alone will be the theme for Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain against Bruno Genesio's Olympique Lyonnais: Fine-tuning. With a late September home test against Bayern Munich looming on the horizone, PSG will look to fine-tune its style of play with an aim for efficiency and conversion against an OL outfit that failed to hold on against Apollon Limassol in UEFA Europa League action. The trident of Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar Santos Jr. is ready to get back to work and put on a show for its high-paying supporters and scrutinizing media minds on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Le Parc de Princes.

Live Blog: FC Metz vs. Paris Saint-Germain

The Kylian Mbappe era at Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain Football Club begins on Friday night in Metz, France, and the Stade Saint-Symphorien where PSG face Philippe Hinschberger's FC Metz, sitting at the bottom of Ligue 1 without a single point through four matches. The three-pronged attack of Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar will test its cohesion and rhythm against a desperate Metz side whose drop in form will make this game the biggest one in their already sorry season. "Joining Paris Saint-Germain is a great pleasure for me," Mbappe said of his move. "The club is extremely ambitious: it's already one of the best clubs in the world but wants to become the very best. The club doesn't stop at simply wanting something; it has put everything into place to create a project that is far beyond solid. That's what made up my mind to sign here. "It was important for me to stay in France, having played just six months at the highest level. It was important to return home, to the city where I was born and grew up. I think that, with a lot of work, we can reach our objective, which is to win a lot of trophies and make the dream of winning the Champions League a reality." "Kylian is the sort of player every coach would like," said Emery of Mbappe's budding skill set. "Firstly, he can play as an out-an-out striker, but also on the flanks, left and right. Mbappé is going to contribute his individual quality, and he has enormous potential. He can score goals, set them up, keep possession...All of that will give us more options in attack. I have talked about his position with him, I did that just after he arrived. From my first conversation with Kylian, I felt he loves football. He watches a lot of games, and when you talk about tactics with him, he understands it instinctively. "He may be 18, but he's already very mature. With that attitude, he's going to fit into the squad and the club very well, and with training sessions, he's going to quickly grasp the id

Live Blog: Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Saint-Etienne

At long last, Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain get their first big test of the season ahead of September's UEFA Champions League gauntlet: a Friday night clash with Oscar Garcia's AS Saint-Etienne at Le Parc des Princes. Neymar Santos Jr. and friends are expected to put on a show but Saint-Etienne's unbeated form means that PSG have a point to prove in order to avoid an embarassing upset. Recent talk of AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe joining PSG have accelerated, with the boy wonder on the verge on signing with the Parisians for a blockbuster deal that will trigger the exodus of many key players as PSG look to balance the books in the style of Financial Fair Play. "Saint-Etienne have won all three matches for this season," said Emery ahead of the contest. "Their coach, Oscar Garcia, has had a great career as a player and a coach in Spain. He loves to have possession and apply heavy pressing as soon as it's lost. He really puts his mark on his team, who have turned in very good performances and who already have nine points. It's a first important test for us against Saint-Etienne. I hope that all the Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Etienne fans are treated to a great match on Friday at the Parc des Princes. "For the last two seasons, Javier Pastore has injuries that haven't allowed him to play regularly. For me, the most important thing is that he be ready to be in the team. Beyond that, there is competition in the squad and everyone's performances count. Since the beginning of the season, he has played in every match either as a starter or a substitute. He can play in the middle or on a flank. He brings us a lot in attack but he knows he also needs to help in terms of winning the ball back. He has his place in the team, for sure. He could be up for a spot in midfield given that Marco Verratti will be suspended. We also have Lo Celso and Nkunku who can play in that position. "This month is special as we're only playing one match a week - five official matches

Live Blog: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Toulouse FC

One of the few teams that did not lose to Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain was Pascal Dupraz's Toulouse FC. Amiens SC and EA Guingamp played Neymar and Friends tough the last two match days, and given Toulouse's recent form against PSG, you can't count these underdogs out as every match against the richest club in the country causes a rise in skill and ability among the run-of-the-mill sides of Ligue 1. The team will soldier on without Blaise Matuidi, who has been transferred to Juventus as the Neymar effect has forced a number of veterans and fringe players to be shipped out in the name of Financial Fair Play. "In Friday morning's training session, (Grzegorz) Krychowiak worked solo with the physios," said Emery on the club's form. "(Marco) Verratti was feeling some pain following a knock on Thursday. Meanwhile, (Presnel) Kimpembe and (Thomas) Meunier, both of whom did not train on Thursday, were back in the squad for today's session. Lucas is still nursing an injured ankle and won't be ready for Sunday. "Last year, Toulouse turned in two excellent performances against us, beating us away (2-0) and holding out for a draw at the Parc (0-0). So we need to be wary. Like every side that comes to play Paris, they will be very defence-minded. They have some excellent players up front whom they can rely on. We're mainly aiming to stay on this strong dynamic and take all three points, but with the utmost respect for our opponents. "We want to be better than last year. On Sunday, we have the chance to show that we have grown stronger. This season we will work on details and infuse the side with a winning mentality. The main objective is to win the league. The Champions League is also one of the club's biggest priorities and we work hard every day to make sure the team can be competitive in every competition." Unsurprisingly, Emery is confident that Dani Alves and Neymar will take center stage and put on a showcase for the home supporters at Le Parc des P

Live Blog: EA Guingamp vs. Paris Saint-Germain

It's Week 2 of the 2017-18 Ligue 1 Season, and in Sunday afternoon's Live Blog on The Stoppage Time, Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain will look to avenge last year's shocking road defeat to Antoine Kombouare's EA Guingamp at the Stade de Roudourou. This time, PSG have the services of Neymar Santos Junior, who is poised to make a strong debut and a valuable first impression on his new club, league and legion of supporters in France's largest metropole. "We have a lot of respect for all our opponents," said Emery earlier in the week. "Guingamp had a great season last time around, they won their first match in the current campaign and their stadium will be packed on Sunday. All of our opponents are always highly motivated when they play us; they want to push us around and get the win. We have to prepare well for this match. We know it will be difficult - we lost there last season - but we need to get a result and go after the win. The players are all aware that it will be complicated and that there will be a great atmosphere. Everyone has warned the new recruits that it won't be easy. I think that Guingamp want to see Neymar play, of course. It would be great for everyone, including the fans." Embed from Getty Images Don't look now, but it seems Neymay could be having star-studded company come calling, as Kylian Mbappe seems to have cooled in his desires to join Real Madrid. With Los Blancos already stacked at his natural position, Mbappe turns to PSG in the hopes of being Neymar's protege and forge the creation of a powering attacking tandem with Edinson Cavani. All the while, Monaco are also playing away to Dijon. We here at TST will give you updates on that contest. Kickoff on Sunday, August 13 is scheduled for 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET. Our live blog starts at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Keep it right here on The Stoppage Time, powered by Azteca Soccer, for more world football news and continuing coverage of the Ligue 1 season. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitt

Live Blog: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Amiens SC

The Neymar Santos Junior era at Unai Emery's Paris Saint-Germain Football Club of the 16th Arrondissement of Paris, Ile-De-France begins this week, coinciding with the start of the 2017-18 Ligue 1 season, the 80th edition of the French Republic's premier club football competition. The first would-be, if unfortunate, victims of the world's most expensive footballer: Christophe Pélissier's Amiens Sporting Club, the Unicorns, who are competing in the top flight for the first time in their history dating all the way back to 1901. The end of another drawn-out transfer saga involving the biggest of big money signings may not end with the kickoff of this contest which we will bring to you live and direct on The Stoppage Time's first live blog for the 2017-18 European Football Season. La Liga and head honcho Javier Tebas are looking to exact payback in the background by filing a formal complaint to UEFA regarding PSG's complicated operatives and the connection to Parisians' true enemy this summer and beyond: Financial Fair Play. Somebody pass the popcorn, with extra butter and salt! In addition to Neymar, Paris will be buoyed in their aspirations for the Ligue 1 title with defending champions AS Monaco cashing in on Bernardo Silva, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Valere Germain and Benjamin Mendy. A breakthrough 2-1 win in the Trophee des Champions sets the Rouge et Bleu up for what looks to be, on paper, a training exercise for the new-look Paris Saint-Germain first team, which includes braver-than-brave defender Dani Alves, Yuri Berchiche, the boy wonder Juan Foyth, and perhaps others to come. Kickoff at the world-famed Parc des Princes, the home ground of the mighty PSG, is scheduled for 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET. The live blog begins at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET. Keep it right here on The Stoppage Time, powered by Azteca Soccer, for more world football news. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. And also be sure to stick with TST for continuing coverage of the 201

Live Blog: 2017 Coupe de France Final

From 5 a.m. PT, the Stoppage Time will have coverage of four different domestic cup finals. At 7 a.m., we will have coverage of the 2017 William Hill Scottish Cup final between Celtic and Aberdeen. At 9:30 a.m., we will have coverage of the Emirates FA Cup Final betwen Chelsea and Arsenal. And at 12 p.m. PT, we will have complete coverage of the DFB-Pokal final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund...and our featured match, the Coupe de France final between Angers SCO and Paris Saint-Germain. PSG will be taking part in this match with heavy hearts as they mourn the passing of the mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Emmanuel Lamy. From the club web site... It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of the Mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Emmanuel Lamy. Our thoughts are with his wife and two children. Even before he took office in 1999, Emmanuel Lamy was a great friend of Paris Saint-Germain and a determined defender of the historical link between the Club and its origins in the Yvelines département. As mayor, he has maintained the Club as a cornerstone of the life and identity of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a city he has led with passion for 18 years. Emmanuel Lamy will remain forever in the memory of Paris Saint-Germain. Paris will be playing in their brand-new kit for the 2017-18 season. "The launch of the new Home jersey is always an important moment for a club," said Edinson Cavani. "The jersey is very important for the players and supporters because it showcases our identity, especially at the Parc des Princes, the historic home of Paris Saint-Germain. I can't wait to wear this new jersey on the playing field, to keep writing Rouge et Bleu history and continue to fulfilling the club's big ambitions next season." Here are the details of the jersey. As present and as strong as ever, the club's history and culture inspired the collar conception, which is partly covered by an elegant red, white and blue band around the neck. The w