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In the 2022/23 season, former PSG forward Lionel Messi was close to a fight with Parisians defender Ashraf Hakimi, reports L'Equipe.

In one of the most tense moments conflicting players managed to calm down teammates - Neymar and Sergio Ramos.

According to the publication, an unnamed club employee said: "It was good that Sergio Ramos was there. He acted as a buffer between the players in the team who could no longer stand the current situation."

Messi currently plays for Inter Miami in the MLS. He has played 21 matches for the Florida-based club and scored 17 goals. The Argentine forward defended the colours of PSG for two seasons, from 2021 to 2023.

In the summer of 2023, Sergio Ramos returned to Sevilla, and Brazilian Neymar became a player of the Saudi club Al-Hilal.

Former France footballer Christophe Dugarry is disappointed with PSG striker Kylian Mbappe's performance in the Champions League quarter-final match against Barcelona (2-3).

"I'm not going to criticise the player, because it's too easy. You saw his sluggish performance yourself. I would like to talk about the man. Kilian demonstrated the worst that can happen in football. His behaviour yesterday was outrageous. It is a lack of respect and betrayal.

You spat in the face of the Champions League. The quarter-finals of a tournament that you supposedly dream of winning with your club. Your attitude is an absolute disgrace. I didn't think it was possible to stoop so low," Le Parisien quoted Dugarry as saying.

Spanish La Liga president Javier Tebas has spoken about the possible transfer of PSG striker Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.

"The best players always play in La Liga, if you ask me. I give 99.99% that Mbappe will end up in Madrid. With Holland, in my opinion, everything is more complicated in the short term. He hasn't been at City long enough to consider a move," Marca quoted Tebas as saying.

Some matches of the 29th round of the French championship took place. Here are their results.

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is close to a transfer to PSG, Il Mattino reports.

According to the source, the Parisian management is ready to pay €120 million for the Nigerian forward. The 25-year-old footballer himself was offered a four-year contract with a salary of about €13 million per season, as well as 100% of image rights and income from sponsorship deals.

This season, Osimhen has played 19 matches in Serie A, scoring 12 goals and providing three assists.

PSG coach Luis Enrique commented on the result of the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Barcelona (2-3).

"Obviously, we didn't want to lose. We had some good moments. We faced a great team. The next match should be seen as the final. We have something to improve, something to work on, of course.

There were a lot of goals scored in this quarter-final. At this level, every team is a top team. We had a chance to score the third goal, but the ball hit the crossbar. I have no doubt that we are capable of winning back. For example, we have never lost away from home in the league. We will prepare as usual and fly to Barcelona with confidence," RMC Sport quoted Enrique as saying.

Barcelona head coach Javi Hernandez is impressed with the performance of centre-back Pau Kubarsi in the Champions League quarter-final match against PSG.

"Pau Kubarsi is an incredible player. He played at the highest level. Guys, it's not normal for a 17-year-old to perform like that! I don't have enough words to praise him. He competes at the adult level. It's just crazy," Marca quoted Xavi as saying.

FAMK Group agent Nikita Shvets, who represents Dynamo winger Nazar Voloshin, commented on the information about Strasbourg's interest in the player.

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Dynamo midfielder Nazar Voloshyn is interested in the French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg. This is reported by the TaToTake telegram channel.

It is reported that Strasbourg is taking an active interest in Voloshyn. The footballer is on the French club's shortlist for the summer winger position.

Voloshin's current deal with Dynamo runs until 2027. Transfermarkt estimates his value at €2 million.

We would like to add that Strasbourg is 13th in the standings of Ligue 1 of the French Championship.

Barcelona head coach Xavi recalled how he played in the team of today's opponent in the Champions League quarter-finals - Luis Enrique.

- Luis Enrique has a lot of options, he can play with three defenders. He does a great job and I know him very well. It was not easy at first, but it ended like a film - we won the Champions League and got the 'golden hat-trick'. We had a very good relationship and I remember that time with pride," he said.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has made it clear that his team's style of play fits best into the category of Barcelona football.

- "There is no doubt that my team's play best demonstrates the Barcelona style. Just look at the possession of the ball, the high pressure and the trophies won. There are people who evaluate this information differently, but this is statistics. Statistics are not subject to discussion," said Luis Enrique.

We would like to add that today, 10 April, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will play their first match in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Barcelona head coach Xavi answered the question whether he really believes that his team is not a favourite in the Champions League quarter-final match against PSG.

"It's not a strategy, I really think so. I think they are favourites. They took Dembele from us and spent much more than we did. This is a team built to win the Champions League. I know them well, this club belongs to Qatar, and winning the Champions League is their main goal," Mundo Deportivo quoted Xavi as saying.