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Kylian Mbappe gives PSG late win over Rennes ahead of Real Madrid showdown
Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time winner as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid by beating Rennes 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday. Mbappe fired home from a Lionel Messi assist in the third minute of added time at the Parc des Princes having earlier seen a deflected strike come back off the post and been denied a goal by the tightest of offside calls.
Kylian Mbappe Gives PSG Late Win Over Stade Rennes Ahead Of Real Madrid Showdown
Kylian Mbappe scored an injury-time winner as Paris Saint-Germain warmed up for their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid by beating Rennes 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Friday. Mbappe fired home from a Lionel Messi assist in the third minute of added time at the Parc des Princes having earlier seen a deflected strike come back off the post and been denied a goal by the tightest of offside calls. The result allows PSG to stretch their huge lead at the top of the French table to 16 points before second-placed Marseille play at Metz on Sunday.
Barcelona leading race for Frank Kessie and more Manchester United transfer rumours
Manchester United are reportedly lagging behind in the race to sign AC Milan Franck Kessie, with Barcelona said to be leading the chase.
Real Madrid hopeful on Benzema recovery ahead of first leg against PSG
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday he is optimistic Karim Benzema can recover in time to play against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Last 16 first leg match on Tuesday. Benzema's absence would be a huge blow to Real Madrid, given the Frenchman has scored 27 goals in 33 games for them so far this season. He has missed Madrid's last two matches with a hamstring injury and will also sit out Saturday's visit to Villarreal in La Liga.
Italy make three changes for England as injured Menoncello misses out
ROME : Italy coach Kieran Crowley has made three changes for Sunday's Six Nations clash with England in Rome, but teenage winger Tommaso Menoncello misses out through injury after becoming the Championship’s youngest try scorer in 55 years against France.
Hogg readies for hostile Wales as Scotland seek rare win in Cardiff
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg hopes the "huge belief" from his squad will carry them through to back-to-back wins in the Six Nations Championship when they meet Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Rugby-Hogg readies for hostile Wales as Scotland seek rare win in Cardiff
(Reuters) - Scotland captain Stuart Hogg hopes the "huge belief" from his squad will carry them through to back-to-back wins in the Six Nations Championship when they meet Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.