Tag: Bradley Barcola

PSG and FFF Clash Over Barcola Injury Row

Bradley Barcola (PSG)
October 2025

PSG and the French Football Federation are in open conflict after Bradley Barcola withdrew from France duty with a hamstring injury. The FFF claimed it stemmed from a Champions League game, angering PSG who dispute that version and accuse the federation of breaching medical confidentiality.
PSG insists the injury was recent and not chronic, rejecting the FFF’s statement. This follows disputes in September over injuries to Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué. PSG see the latest communication as shifting blame, while the FFF argues it followed standard practice in explaining player withdrawals. The row highlights growing distrust, with PSG noting only two of their players were called up this break, down from five in September.

Man City Had Barcola Plan if Savinho Left

Savinho (Manchester City)
September 2025

Manchester City rebuffed Tottenham’s £43m bid for Savinho, but reports reveal they had identified PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a backup plan if the Brazilian left. City rated Barcola’s pace and versatility, making him an ideal Guardiola-style wide option. Though PSG resisted losing the 22-year-old, City monitored his situation closely, ready to act had Savinho departed. Ultimately, Savinho stayed put, and Barcola remained in Paris, but the episode highlights City’s forward planning to protect squad depth in key positions.

Mbappé Overtakes Henry in France Scoring Charts

Kylian Mbappé (France/Real Madrid)
September 2025

Kylian Mbappé netted his 52nd goal for France in a World Cup qualifier against Iceland, surpassing Thierry Henry to become the nation’s second-highest scorer. He also assisted Bradley Barcola, moving within five goals of Olivier Giroud’s all-time record of 57. Mbappé’s calm penalty before half-time and creative spark in the second half highlighted his clinical form. With 52 goals in just 87 caps compared to Henry’s 123, his rapid rise suggests it’s only a matter of time before he becomes France’s all-time leading scorer.

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