Football: Mbappe reaches half century as PSG brush Nimes aside

Football: Mbappe reaches half century as PSG brush Nimes aside

PARIS (REUTERS) - Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player in 45 years to reach 50 Ligue 1 goals as Paris St Germain beat visiting Nimes 3-0 on Saturday (Feb 23) to stretch their lead at the top to 17 points.
Christopher Nkunku's opener and Mbappe's second half-double maintained PSG's 100 per cent home record in the league this season and lifted them further clear of second-placed Lille who drew with Strasbourg on Friday.
Nkunku put the capital club in front five minutes before the break when he expertly controlled Marco Verratti's ball over the top before producing a composed finish.
Mbappe had two goals ruled out in the first half, one for offside and one for handball, but made amends after the interval as he finished from close range on 69 minutes to mark his half century in the French top flight before finishing off a sweeping counter-attack.
At the age of 20 years, two months and three days, the France striker became the youngest player since Yannick Stopyra in 1982 to reach the 50-goal landmark.
PSG lead the standings on 68 points with 22 wins from 25 games. Nimes are in 11th place with 36 points.


Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player in 45 years to reach 50 Ligue 1 goals as Paris St Germain beat visiting Nimes 3-0 on Saturday to stretch their lead at the top to 17 points.


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1:10 PM ET Kylian Mbappe celebrates with fellow goal-scorer Christopher Nkunku. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player in 45 years to reach 50 Ligue 1 goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nimes 3-0 at home on Saturday to stretch their lead at the top to 17 points.
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Mbappe had two goals ruled out in the first half, one for offside and one for handball, but made amends after the interval as he finished from close range on 69 minutes to mark his half century in
Mbappe reaches half century as PSG brush Nimes aside


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Kylian Mbappe celebrates with fellow goal-scorer Christopher Nkunku. FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player in 45 years to reach 50 Ligue 1 goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nimes 3-0 at home on Saturday to stretch their lead at the top to 17 points.
Football: Mbappe reaches half century as PSG brush Nimes


Mbappe had two goals ruled out in the first half, one for offside and one for handball, but made amends after the interval as he finished from close range on 69 minutes to mark his half century in
Mbappe reaches half century as PSG brush Nimes aside


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UEFA Nations League odds: Portugal favourites to win inaugural tournament after victory over Switzerland

UEFA Nations League odds: Portugal favourites to win inaugural tournament after victory over Switzerland

Portugal are favourites to win the UEFA Nations League after their victory over Switzerland.


A Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick undid their opponents, who put in a good showing in Porto.


Tonight, England take on Netherlands, managed by former Everton and Southampton boss Ronald Koeman, live on talkSPORT, for a place in Sunday’s final.




Gareth Southgate is looking to lead England to international success by winning the Nations League



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Gareth Southgate is looking to lead England to international success by winning the Nations League


Gareth Southgate’s men looked to be heading out of the tournament after losing to Spain and drawing in Croatia.


However, they turned it around in the reverse fixtures, beating both countries to reach the semi-finals.


The Netherlands, who failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, are looking for international success with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong in their ranks.


England or Netherlands will face Portugal in the Nations League final.





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For England, the Nations League is a chance to win major silverware for the first time since their 1966 World Cup triumph.


And according to Sky Bet, the Three Lions are second favourites behind Portugal to take home the trophy.


 




UEFA Nations League winner odds






  • Portugal – 10/11

  • England – 2/1

  • Netherlands – 3/1




Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to captain England in their semi-final clash against Netherlands.


Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson are fitness doubts for the game after playing the full 90 minutes in a gruelling Champions League final last weekend.


It leaves Sterling as one of England’s most senior players.


In March, Southgate praised the Manchester City winger for his leadership skills within the group.


He said: “He has those qualities.


“It’s difficult to talk about a potential captain when the captain is in the hotel waiting to go for dinner.


“But in terms of his personal qualities, he’s shown some outstanding personal qualities.”




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Raheem Sterling is set to captain England against the Netherlands


Sterling is desperate to end England’s 52-year wait for international glory.


He said: “To lift a trophy with England, I would love that.


”We’ve all got to look at that and do our best to try to win. It’s as simple as that.





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“We need to leave that mentality behind – the whole ‘see how it goes’ thing. Nowadays, with our mentality, the talent we have in our team, we have to go to look to win things.


“That’s the mentality and if you have that mentality from before, the ‘let’s see how it goes’, if you’re not 100 per cent sure, there’s no point.”




This week they bid to add the inaugural UEFA Nations League title to their trophy cabinet and are the tournament hosts. They can be backed at 15/8 (2.87) with Bet365 to overcome Switzerland and then the winners of the England v Netherlands semi-final to win the UEFA Nations League.


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UEFA Nations League odds: Portugal favourites to win

UEFA Nations League odds: Portugal favourites to win


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Walsall sack manager Dean Keates after defeat to Oxford United

Walsall sack manager Dean Keates after defeat to Oxford United

Walsall have sacked their manager Dean Keates following their fifth consecutive defeat.


The Saddlers are currently third from bottom of League One, a point from safety with five matches left to play.





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Dean Keates has lost his job



The decision came after a 3-1 defeat to ten-man Oxford United on Saturday.


Rob Dickie’s opener was quickly cancelled out by Andy Cook, and it looked like advantage Walsall when Marcus Browne was sent off eight minutes into first half injury-time.


But Luke Garbutt put United ahead in the 63rd minute and Jerome Sinclair made sure of the points five minutes into stoppage time.


There was still time for Oxford’s Ahmed Kashi, who had been substituted, to be shown a second yellow card for running on the pitch to celebrate.















A brief statement from Walsall read: â€Å“Walsall Football Club have tonight parted company with Manager Dean Keates with immediate effect.


“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Dean for all his hard work and dedication during his time with the Saddlers and wish him well for the future.â€Å“




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Manchester United transfer news: Napoli reject £95million bid by Red Devils for Kalidou Koulibaly – reports

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Manchester United have reportedly had a £95million bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly rejected, according to reports.


A huge overhaul at Old Trafford could happen this summer following their failure to qualify for next season’s Champions League.




Koulibaly has been linked with a number of Europe’s top clubs



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Koulibaly has been linked with a number of Europe’s top clubs


It is understood centre-back Koulibaly is near the top of their summer wishlist.


However, Gazzetta Dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira has claimed United’s potential world record bid for Koulibaly has been turned down by the Italian club.


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Koulibaly has been central to Napoli becoming Juventus’ closest challengers for the Serie A title.


The Senegal international helped Carlo Ancelotti’s side keep 13 clean sheets and made 31 blocks while also winning 67 per cent of his tackles.




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Koulibaly was linked to Manchester United throughout last season




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