French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday announced the signing of Spanish defender Sergio Ramos.

Hailing from Camas, Spain, Sergio made his professional debut for Sevilla FC in the 2003-04 season after emerging from the club’s youth academy. A versatile defender capable of playing in the centre or on the right side, he joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2005.

“I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain,” Sergio Ramos revealed after signing his contract, in an official release issued by PSG.

“This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget. I am very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players. Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible,” he added.

El mejor lugar para seguir soñando, el mejor club para seguir ganando. Vamos a luchar con todo y por todo. Allez @PSG_espanol!#IciCestParis #WeAreParis pic.twitter.com/8ZcPCBuyMs

— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) July 8, 2021

Over the next 16 seasons with Los Merengues, Sergio Ramos became one of the very best defenders in the world, scoring 101 goals in 671 matches in the Spanish capital.

Captain of Real Madrid between 2015 and 2021, he helped his side win four UEFA Champions Leagues between 2014 and 2018 and five Liga crowns (2007, 2008, 2012, 2017, and 2020).

With the Spanish national team, Sergio Ramos won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and two UEFA Euros in 2008 and 2012. A regular captain of La Roja, he is the most-capped Spanish player (and European player) of all time with 180 appearances for his national team (23 goals).

Ranked sixth in the 2017 Ballon d’Or France Football, Sergio Ramos has received numerous individual honours for his performances. He has twice been named UEFA Defender of the Year (2017 and 2018), and has featured no less than 11 times in the FIFA/FIFPro World XI between 2008 and 2020, and was also named in the FIFA World Cup 2010 Team of the Tournament.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to be remembered as one of the stalwarts of football, who worked hard to be the best in the business and gave his all to the team he represented.

LiveScore, the global sports media business and one of the world’s leading real-time sports updates providers, on Monday announced Ronaldo as its Official Global Brand Ambassador.

The groundbreaking deal will see the world’s most famous footballer and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo unite with LiveScore as the brand continues its rapid evolution as a major global sports media force.

Launching ahead of the upcoming European Championship this summer, the relationship will span at least two domestic football seasons and next year’s World Cup.

Ronaldo, speaking at his unveiling as LiveScore’s Official Global Brand Ambassador, said; “I hope that I will be remembered as one of the great players, someone that worked hard, that always did his best to help his team and will be part of the history of the game.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the new ! #CristianoRonaldoSigns pic.twitter.com/yWhkYGJFaB

— LiveScore (@livescore) May 17, 2021

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who recently scored his 100th goal for Juventus, had no hesitation in naming two players who according to him might rule the football world in the near future.

“It is hard to choose just one player to say this one will be the best, but I think it is exciting to see this new generation of young players, like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, who are coming through,” said the Portugal captain.

Ronaldo highlighted that to be labelled as a great player one must ensure he plays the game consistently well with a sheer amount of hard work.

“Some players can have one or two great seasons, the really great players are the ones that keep doing it season after season, and that is not so easy to do. It takes a lot of hard work, and a lot of commitment,” said Ronaldo.

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain star footballers Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. are great friends off the field as well. The Frenchman, Mbappe performed a revenge prank on his fellow teammate and star Neymar Jr.

The Brazillian had earlier in the day put out a video where he was seen throwing a cloth full of water towards Mbappe. Kylian Mbappe just returned the favor by posting another video where he is seen hitting Neymar with a cloth full of water. 

Check out Neymar’s video:

Now checkout Mbappe’s Revenge:

Both of them are two of the costliest footballers in today’s day and age but still, they always keep the PSG atmosphere light and friendly. 

Check out some other pranks pulled by Neymar over Mbappe over the years:

Recently, PSG lost their UCL semi-final against a formidable Manchester City side breaking the hearts of Neymar and PSG fans. Nonetheless, Neymar signed a new contract with PSG till 2025 despite the loss in the UEFA Champions League Final 2021. 

Neymar has won 9 trophies so far with the Rouge & Bleu: three Ligue 1 titles (2018, 2019 & 2020), two Coupes de France (2018 & 2020), two Coupes de la Ligue (2018, & 2020) and two Trophées des Champions (2018 & 2020).

The attacker also played a key role in Paris Saint-Germain’s run to the club’s first-ever Champions League final in 2020, the year of the club’s 50th anniversary. Unfortunately for PSG, they lost the final to Bayern. Neymar has been a part of the club since August 2017.

“I’m really pleased to continue my adventure at Paris Saint-Germain”, said Neymar Jr. on signing his new contract.

Paris: Brazilian footballer, Neymar Jr. has extended his contract with Patis based football club Paris Saint-Germain till 2025. Neymar has won 9 trophies so far with the Rouge & Bleu: three Ligue 1 titles (2018, 2019 & 2020), two Coupes de France (2018 & 2020), two Coupes de la Ligue (2018, & 2020) and two Trophées des Champions (2018 & 2020).

The attacker also played a key role in Paris Saint-Germain’s run to the club’s first-ever Champions League final in 2020, the year of the club’s 50th anniversary. Unfortunately for PSG, they lost the final to Bayern. Neymar has been a part of the club since August 2017.

PSG saw the exit door from this year’s Cham[pions League also after they lost to Manchester City in the semi-final. 

“I’m really pleased to continue my adventure at Paris Saint-Germain, said Neymar Jr. on signing his new contract. I’m very happy in Paris, and proud to be part of this squad, to work with these players, a great coach, and to be part of the history of this club. These are things that make me believe even more in this great project. I have grown as a person here, as a human being, and as a player, too. So I am very happy to extend my contract and I hope to win many more trophies here.”

“The core of our ambitious project to grow PSG is the heart, talent and dedication of our players, said Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain. I am proud that Neymar Jr has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the PSG family through to 2025, and will continue to delight fans. We are very happy to see him continue as part of our project and to be alongside us for many years to come.”

With the advantage in their hand, Manchester City gear up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Tuesday night.

An exemplary second-half showing from Pep Guardiola’s men saw them emerge 2-1 winners from last week’s first leg at the Parc des Princes, during which Marquinhos’s header was cancelled out by strikes from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez.

Meanwhile, Guardiola says his players must control their emotions and take the opportunity to make history when they face Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-final second leg.

Guardiola, who won the trophy twice as Barcelona coach, has urged his team to play with the same confidence that has helped them dominate the Premier League this season.

“We don’t want to miss this opportunity. I have the feeling we are going to do well,” Guardiola told his news conference.

“It’s the first time most of us are here together – I know what we’re playing for, in these games you don’t need much emotions – be calm and know what you have to do.

“They have to visualise they can do it. What we have to do is no different to what they’ve done in last seven months, go out there, play our game and win.”

On the other hand, PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is doubtful for the match at the Etihad Stadium having missed the weekend’s league win over Lens with a calf injury.

Video footage circulating on social media showed the French World Cup winner limping on his arrival in Manchester, but Guardiola has no doubts over Mbappe’s availability.

“He’s going to play. I’m looking forward to him playing,” Guardiola said. “For the football, for the game itself, hopefully he can play.”

Manchester City vs PSG UEFA Champions League: Match Details

Match: Manchester City vs PSG

Date: May 5, 2021

Time: 12:30 AM (IST)

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchetser, England

UEFA Champions League semifinals Manchester City vs PSG LIVE Broadcast Details

The 2nd leg match will be telecast on the Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 2 HD, Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD TV channels.

How do I live stream Manchester City vs PSG UEFA Champions League match?

The live streaming of the Champions League 2021 Semifinal matches will be available on SonyLIV App and JioTv app.

Probable Lineup

Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo; Bernardo, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Foden.

PSG (4-2-3-1): Navas; Florenzi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Diallo; Paredes, Veratti; Di Maria, Neymar, Mbappe; Icardi

UEFA Champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg: The UCL returns to England! This time, it is the second leg between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester City. The first leg was dominated by Man City on PSG’s home ground but, it’s time for Neymar and co to return the favor. 

After a long duration, PSG has finally a glorious chance of winning the UCL after they defeated Bayern in the quarter-final. But they need to buckle up as they will need to score at least 2 goals in the match. 

The match starts at 12:30 am IST on 5 May 2021 in India. What are the other details of the match? Read below:

PSG possible starting line-up: Rico, Kehrer, Thiago Silva, Kimpembe, Bernat, Verratti, Marquinhos, Herrera, Di Maria, Neymar, Mbappe

Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo; Bernardo, Rodri, Gundogan; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Foden.

Here is when and where you can watch the live streaming and telecast of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Manchester City  and Paris Saint Germain

When is the Champions League semi-final clash between PSG and Manchester City?

The Champions League final clash between PSG and Manchester City will be played on Tuesday night (technically Wednesday), May 4, 2021.

Where is the UEFA Champions League semi-final clash between PSG and Bayern Munich being played?

The 2021 UEFA Champions League grand finale between PSG and Bayern Munich will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

What time does the Champions League final match between PSG and Bayern Munich begin?

The 2021 Champions League semi-final match between PSG and Manchester City will start at 12:30 AM (IST).

Which TV channels will broadcast the Champions League semi-final live?

The Champions League semi-final match between PSG and Man City will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 1/HD.

How do I watch live streaming of the Champions League semi-final match between PSG and Bayern Munich?

The live streaming of the Champions League semi-final match between PSG and Man City will be available on SonyLiv.