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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports to discuss PSG’s 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid. We discuss the positives and negatives from the match, Luis Enrique’s lineup decisions, and whether there could be any fallout from PSG potentially not reaching the next stage of the Champions League.

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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports to discuss PSG’s 3-0 win over Marseille at the Orange Vélodrome where the hosts made several mistakes that ultimately led to many of their fans heading for the exits before halftime.

It's a tale as old as time. Paris Saint-Germain outplays an opponent and creates plenty of scoring chances but falls asleep for a split second and ultimately settles for less than it deserves.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to break down the frustrating 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven at the Parc des Princes. We discuss the scoring woes and Luis Enrique's lineup decisions, and we look ahead to Sunday's important clash against Olympique de Marseille.

We begin with the result against PSV. PSG recorded 26 total shots and an xG of 2.43 yet only managed a single goal from Achraf Hakimi in the second half to rescue a point. We question the decision to play Kang-In Lee as a false nine and whether a lack of skill or concentration is to blame for the lack of goals.

One big moment in the match occurred in the second half when Marco Asensio appeared to be tackled from behind while going for a cross from Hakimi. Initially, the referee, Glenn Nyberg, awarded PSG the penalty. But, after VAR got involved, Nyberg changed his decision, and the match ended 1-1. We debate whether that was the right decision or if, once again, PSG was on the receiving end of a poor decision.

With the draw, PSG is on the edge of the UEFA Champions League table and could not qualify for the knockout stage, with fixtures against Atletico Madrid and FC Bayern Munich on the horizon. We share our concerns for PSG at the moment and whether they can turn things around in the tournament.

The show concludes with a preview of PSG's match on Sunday against Marseille. Will we see a PSG squad with a Champions League hangover, or will Luis Enrique have his team ready for what will be a hostile atmosphere?

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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports to discuss the latest PSG news, including the Ligue 1 battle against Strasbourg, the latest developments in the PSG vs. Kylian Mbappé legal saga, and some transfer news.

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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Robin Bairner, chief editor of Football Transfers, to discuss Paris Saint-Germain’s latest results, transfer news, and whether Marseille could challenge PSG for the Ligue 1 title.

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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports to discuss the latest legal developments between Kylian Mbappé and PSG, Mauricio Pochettino taking over the U.S. Men’s National Team, and we preview the match against Stade Brestois and Girona FC.

Three Ligue 1 matches and three convincing wins for Paris Saint-Germain, who sit atop the Ligue 1 table heading into the international break.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by Ethan from PSG Fan Club Boise to break down the 3-1 win over LOSC Lille and we look ahead to the revamped UEFA Champions League.

Up first, it's the win over Lille. We discuss what we liked from the match, including Bradley Barcola's performance. How many goals can the Frenchman score this season, and can PSG's attack continue its impressive goalscoring streak with 13 goals in three matches?

We also discuss aspects of the win that were not so great for PSG, including a defense that struggled at times against Lille. We also question some of Luis Enrique's early substitutions that seemed to play into Lille's strategy.

After talking about Ligue 1, we switch gears to the Champions League, where PSG will host Girona FC, PSV Eindhoven, Atletico Madrid, and Manchester City at the Parc des Princes and travel to play Arsenal FC, FC Bayern Munich, Salzburg FC, and Stuttgart. It's statistically the most difficult draw and PSG will need to remain healthy to secure a place in the knockout round. We name the fixtures we're most looking forward to and predict how many points PSG will likely secure.

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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports to discuss PSG’s transfer business and the teams they’ll face in the Champions League. We also preview the away match against LOSC Lille.

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On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Robin Bairner, chief editor of Football Transfers, to discuss PSG’s win over Montpellier HSC, preview the revamped UEFA Champions League tournament, and what to expect in the final days of the summer transfer window.

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On this episode of PSG Talking, Robin Bairner from Football Transfers and Jonathan Johnson of CBS Sports call in to share their thoughts on the upcoming season, which kicks off on Friday, August 16, as Les Parisiens travel to the Stade Oceane to take on Le Havre in Ligue 1 action.

This is supposed to be a time of excitement for Paris Saint-Germain supporters. The club has announced the signing of João Neves, and after a month of waiting, Désiré Doué appears to be headed to the French capital as well. However, for many fans around the world, including those in the United States, worry is setting in as there is currently no broadcast deal in place to air PSG and Ligue 1 matches this season.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I'm joined by long-time contributor Marc Damon and newcomer Mike McNally to discuss just how one of Europe's top leagues has left international fans in the dark with just a few days before the start of the 2024-25 season.

We start with a discussion of the current situation regarding the domestic and international broadcast rights for Ligue 1. We talk about who the decision makers are, what organizations are involved, and how French football is drifting behind the Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga, and Serie A.

The absence of a legitimate broadcaster, especially in the United States, underscores the failure of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to promote Ligue 1 in the country. We discuss the impact of not marketing Ligue 1 in the U.S. and how clubs like A.F.C. Bournemouth and Wrexham A.F.C. have traveled to the U.S. to build a fanbase while Ligue 1 clubs have not.

We agree that beIN Sports is most likely going to be the last-minute suitor for Ligue 1 rights in the U.S., but the LFP seems to be holding out for something better. Whether better means more money or more viewers remains to be seen, but DAZN, HBO Max, and Apple TV could be potential options if beIN Sports does not get the rights.

We conclude the show by discussing Ligue 1 as a content vessel and how it should be easy to sell to distributors worldwide. Ultimately, passionate fans in the U.S. and elsewhere will suffer until the LFP figures out how to get the product on as many televisions, computers, tablets, and mobile devices as possible. The league is falling behind and needs to make drastic moves to first cater to the fans who care about the league the most and then build upon that fanbase to secure the health of the league overall.

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