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Speaking ahead of tonight’s Coupe de France semi-final against Versailles, Nice manager Christophe Galtier notably opposed the idea of boycotting Monaco in the wake of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

His words transcribed in RMC Sport, last year’s title-winning manager explained that it made “no sense” to sanction the club, owned by Russian oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev.

Rybolovlev is owner and club president, and has placed several of his compatriots in important positions at the principality, notably Oleg Petrov as vice-president general director. 

“I have no problem with facing Monaco. We have a duty to show support to the people of Ukraine, to Ukrainian athletes, and more specifically to footballers and managers, but we can’t blame everyone who has Russian citizenship.”

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As confirmed by the club, OGC Nice have announced that club captain and veteran centre-back Dante will stay at the club for at least one more season, extending his current deal to the summer of 2023.

Dante will be 39-years-old in October and 188 of his 591 career club games have come for Nice.

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Director Julian Fournier said last month that Dante’s future was “no longer a question of contracts”, and that “if he still wants to play, he will keep playing for us. He will stay with us for some time still, you can get used to seeing him!”

As reported by France Bleu, Montpellier’s 19-year-old centre-back Maxime Estève is close to agreeing a new deal with the club.

The defender impressed in Olivier Dall’Oglio’s first team at the start of the season having only just signed his first professional deal with the club but he has since missed several recent games through injury. Nevertheless, the player has done enough to convince the club to offer a new deal lasting to 2025. AC Milan and Roma had been interested in signing the defender in the summer.

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Montpellier are keen to make Estève a major part of their side for years to come and his new deal follows the agreement for striker Elye Wahi, another young prospect, to stay at the club in the longer term too.

Various outlets including L’Équipe report tonight that a Swiss prosecutor has called for a 28-month prison sentence for PSG and beIN president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, as part of “FIFAgate”.

The trial revolves around allegations of corruption in the awarding of FIFA broadcasting rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups. The Bellinzona court has also called for a 35-month sentence for former FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke. 

The two men had been acquitted during an initial trial in 2020 by the Federal Penal Tribunal, with today’s hearing constituting an appeal by the Public Ministry of the Confederation. Al-Khelaifi is accused of “instigation of aggravated dishonest management”.

In that first trial, both had seen the Swiss court call for sentences of the same length as today’s request – although they were partly suspended sentences. RMC Sport report that this Tuesday’s request does not include any suspended sentence.

A final judgement has been placed under deliberation and is expected in several weeks.

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According to Spanish publication Marca, the President of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, threatened Dutch referee Danny Makkiele, having sought him out in his changing room after PSG’s collapse against Real Madrid. The cause of his anger is said to have been the ‘foul’ committed by Karim Benzema on Gianluigi Donnarumma which led to the Frenchman’s first goal of the night.

A Real Madrid employee is said to have filmed the incident in which Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is reported to have said, “I will kill you.” Marca also state that UEFA are currently reviewing the footage in order to decide on a proportionate punishment.

A referee’s report cited by Spanish radio station Onda Cero states the following: “The president and the technical director behaved aggressively and tried to enter the referees’ changing room. When the referee asked them to leave, they blocked the door and the president deliberately and deliberately hit one of the assistant’s flags.”

According to Movistar, another Spanish source, the police were called in to calm the pair down. According to Cadena COPE, a second Spanish radio station, Sporting Director Leonardo has asked that the footage be deleted.

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As reported by L’Équipe, the already fragile harmony at PSG is under threat following the dramatic loss to Real Madrid and subsequent exit from the Champions League last week.

After rumours of a bust up between Neymar and Gianluigi Donnarumma in the aftermath were denied by all concerned, the sports daily report utter silence in the PSG dressing room at the Bernabéu and on the plane back to Paris, as players stared into space. It took nearly an hour for some to get up and shower having returned to the dressing room.

PSG captain Marquinhos’ lack of leadership has not gone unnoticed by the Paris squad say the paper. Some have complained to those around them that the team lacked a leader capable to stabilising the game at 1-1 or 2-1. The Captain’s lack of calmness during the game has worried his teammates, with some thinking he may not be up to the task of leading the squad despite his popularity. 

Lionel Messi’s failure to deliver, after he was given extra holiday this winter, and Neymar’s swift return to posting whimsically on Instagram over his sister’s birthday after the defeat has irked some in the squad who have been concerned by the “7+3” style of play under Pochettino. One club source told L’Équipe last week: “I don’t remember ever having experienced such a heavy atmosphere at the training ground as I have over the last two days.”

Pochettino was reportedly seemingly on the verge of tears at his presser before the Bordeaux game this weekend, throughout which Messi and Neymar were whistled repeatedly. The former Tottenham coach has never seemed so downtrodden and defeated. 

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Julien Maynard of Téléfoot reports this morning that Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino could be set to leave the club this summer in the wake of the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

The Argentine’s contract expires at the end of next season, and has emerged as an “ideal” culprit on which to pin the blame for the debacle against the La Liga side.

The former Tottenham Hotspur coach was already looking to leave the club last year, and is privately not hiding his desire to return to England.

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RMC Sport report this afternoon that Paris Saint-Germain will not exercise the option to extend Ángel Di María’s contract by an extra year, as his current contract allows for.

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A definitive decision on the additional season, which would have to be agreed upon by both parties, has not been made yet, although the Argentine is expected to leave at the end of the campaign.

The former Real Madrid man will leave Ligue 1 after seven seasons in which he won four league titles – pending a probably fifth at the end of the season – and the Coupe de France five times.

To replace him, PSG have initiated discussions with the entourage of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembélé in the last few weeks, who is also free this summer. Nevertheless, several English sides are also in for the French World Cup winner.

L’Équipe report today that despite going through a first season at Paris Saint-Germain marred by injury, Sergio Ramos is intent on honouring his two-year contract at the club.

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The 35-year-old has suffered an ongoing calf problem since his arrival, which has limited him to just five appearances and seen his free transfer from Real Madrid called into question.

Ramos will undergo a final assessment today with regard to his availability for tomorrow’s match against Monaco – if he has still not recovered, the Spaniard will return after the international break against Lorient.

The defender himself is aware that his move has not gone to plan, but has no intention of walking away and intends to stay for the duration of his contract.

On signing, the former Real Madrid captain was told he would not be a guaranteed starter, but that he was bringing in his leadership, hence why he travelled with the squad for the Champions League clash last week. Nevertheless, the PSG management’s position is still unclear when it comes to Ramos’ future.

Ligue 1 club Saint-Étienne’s scouting net has been cast far and wide ahead of the summer transfer window with their prospects of survival in Ligue 1 looking up. As reported by BUT, their talent search has led to the Portuguese second division.

Les Verts are interested in signing 22-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Matheus Indio who plays for Trofense in Portugal’s second tier. Nice and Nantes are also looking at signing the player whose contract runs to 2024. Trofense are currently struggling in their division and lie 14th of 18 sides.

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