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Achraf Hakimi - Joining Morocco Hakimi was named to the Cup of Nations squad for Morocco, the league announced Thursday.

Impact Hakimi was an unused substitute against Metz on Dec. 20 but has featured in 19 of his 20 appearances for PSG this season. Without Hakimi available, Nordi Mukiele could find himself back in the starting XI for the first time since Dec. 3 against Le Havre.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lee Kang-in - Leaving for international duty Lee was called up by South Korea for the Asian Cup, the league announced Thursday.

Impact Lee has started six straight matches for PSG in which he garnered one assist, 35 crosses (nine accurate) and 22 corners. At a minimum, the midfielder should be expected to miss the next two contests but it could certainly be longer if South Korea makes it out of the group stage. Without Lee available, Ousmane Dembele figures to take a larger share of the corner-taking duties.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commentary: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland could surpass Messi and Ronaldo as greatest ever Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are soccer's newest stars and one day their careers might be considered better than those of Lionel Messi a...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Marquinhos - Three clearances vs Metz Marquinhos registered three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Metz.

Impact For the second consecutive game this season, Marquinhos made three or more clearances. The Brazil international now has 40 clearances to his name in the league campaign, second-most by a PSG player.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Randal Kolo Muani - One shot on Wednesady Kolo Muani recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Metz.

Impact For the third consecutive game in the league campaign, Kolo Muani failed to score a goal. The 25-year-old managed just a single shot. With that, the French international now has 10 shots to his name in the Ligue 1.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Pereira - Seven clearances in 3-1 win Danilo registered seven clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Metz.

Impact Pereira made seven clearances, the most by any player in the match. It was the second occasion this season where the 32-year-old made seven or more clearances in a single fixture. Pereira now has 51 clearances, 11 more than any other PSG player in the league campaign.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Concedes goal vs Metz Donnarumma made no saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Metz.

Impact For the first time this season, Donnarumma failed to make a single save but conceded a goal. Despite that, the Italy international has conceded the second-least goals (12) in the league campaign amongst goalkeepers who played at least 10 matches.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Scores brace on Wednesday Mbappe scored two goals to go with eight shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Metz.

Impact Mbappe scored two or more goals for the sixth time in the league campaign this season. The French international now has 18 league goals to his name, just 11 behind what he achieved last season despite playing 18 games fewer. It was also the third occasion in the league this season where Mbappe had eight or more shots.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitinha - Scores in 3-1 win Vitinha scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Metz.

Impact Vitinha scored his fifth goal in the league campaign. It was his first since December 03. Vitinha now has the second-most goals for PSG in the league.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe signs 2-year contract extension

Central defender Presnel Kimpembe has signed a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until 2026

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kylian Mbappé scores twice on 25th birthday as PSG beats Metz 3-1. Ethan Mbappé makes debut

Kylian Mbappé celebrated his 25th birthday with two goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat lowly Metz 3-1 to head into the winter break with a five-point lead in the French league

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ethan Mbappé, 16, makes his debut for PSG and joins brother Kylian on the field

After watching his brother Kylian Mbappé score for Paris Saint-Germain, 16-year-old midfielder Ethan Mbappé made his debut for the French champion

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Presnel Kimpembe - Signs through 2026 Kimpembe (Achilles) extended his contract with PSG through 2026, the club announced.

Impact Kimpembe is currently sidelined with an Achilles issue but he is nearing a return and PSG are confident enough about his role going forward to hand him the extension. The defender will look to finish his recovery during the winter break and return potentially as soon as Jan. 14 trip to Lens, likely in a depth role.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Picks up hamstring injury Dembele will miss Wednesday's clash with Metz due to a hamstring injury, PSG announced.

Impact Dembele won't be an option Wednesday due to a hamstring issue. This is perhaps the worst possible update for Dembele, who has done so well to avoid his seemingly endless injuries since joining PSG. He will hope this isn't the start of another vicious cycle, because Dembele is an endlessly talented option when on the pitch. Bradley Barcola can fill in on either wing with Dembele sidelined.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Presnel Kimpembe - Not ready Kimpembe (Achilles) isn't ready to return for Wednesday's clash with Metz.

Impact Kimpembe will finish the first half of the domestic season on the sideline with the Achilles injury. The defender will hope to make some sort of return after the winter break, potentially as soon as a Jan. 14 trip to Lens. It's unclear what Kimpembe's role will even look like when fit.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keylor Navas - Won't return Navas (back) won't be an option before the winter break.

Impact Navas remains on the sideline as he continues to work back from an injury. Even when he is fit he won't be anything more than a goalkeeping coach in all reality, so this does little to change any part of the first team.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ruiz - Remains out Ruiz (shoulder) will miss Wednesday's clash with Metz, PSG announced.

Impact Ruiz won't be back before the winter break due to the shoulder injury. The midfielder has seen some rotation into the starting XI but hasn't been an everyday starter. With Ruiz on the sideline Vitinha, Manuel Ugarte, and Warren Zaire-Emery should continue as a midfield three.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi's World Cup win one year later, and a whirlwind since

In honor of the anniversary of Lionel Messi's crowning achievement, let's take a look back at what Messi has accomplished in the year since...

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Champions League draw: USMNT stars set for showdown in Round of 16

The second-round pairings for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League are set following Monday’s round of 16 draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Lee Kang-in - Productive in Sunday's draw Lee recorded seven crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lille.

Impact Lee had another productive match Sunday as he recorded seven corners for the third time this season and seven crosses (two accurate) for the fifth time this season. However, he failed to take a single shot for the first time in Ligue 1 play this season, and his streak without a goal contribution reached seven matches after Sunday's draw.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele - Eight crosses in draw Dembele registered two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lille.

Impact Dembele put together a productive match in Sunday's draw as he recorded eight crosses (zero accurate), his sixth match this season (third in Ligue 1 play) with eight or more. He also created three chances in his 81 minutes, something he has done in more than half of his appearances this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kylian Mbappe - Scores penalty in Sunday's draw Mbappe scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lille.

Impact Mbappe scored his 16th league goal of the season Sunday, a penalty in the 66th minute which marked PSG's only goal of the match. Mbappe took five shots in the match (one on target) and surprisingly failed to create a chance in the match for just the third time in 21 matches (including Champions League play). Next up he faces a more favorable matchup versus Metz Wednesday, a side which has conceded 24 goals in 16 league matches this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluigi Donnarumma - Available for selection Donnarumma is available for Wednesday's clash with Metz after serving a two-match ban.

Impact Donnarumma missed two matches in Ligue 1 action and is now eligible to return. The goalkeeper is ready to return to the starting XI, with Arnau Tenas set to fall back to the bench. Donnarumma is the first choice in all competitions and will be in net whenever available.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores but PSG concedes late equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Lille

French league leader Paris Saint-Germain has missed the chance to move seven points clear after conceding a sloppy stoppage-time equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Lille

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi, Mbappé, Haaland; Bonmatí, Hermoso, Caicedo finalists for FIFA best player

The nominees for FIFA's best men's player are the same players that were nominated for the Ballon d'Or while two women's World Cup winners a...

DECEMBER 14, 2023