Paris Saint-Germain FC is a globally recognized football club based in the capital of France, Paris. The club competes in the top division of French football and is the darling club of many football lovers around the world due to the fact that it parades Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Junior, and other illustrious superstars. Do you want to know some interesting facts about the club? Read on.
Who Owns PSG?
The club was established in 1970 and has enjoyed major investment since 2011 when it was bought by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.
The club was purchased through Qatar Sports Investment, and this procurement has made PSG one of the richest clubs in the world. The dominance of the club in the French league lends credence to its financial muscle.
Has PSG Ever Been Relegated?
PSG was formed through a merger between Stade Saint-Germain and Paris Football Club. The club promptly gained promotion to division 1 after claiming the division 2 trophy. However, PSG was administratively relegated to Division 3 after the splitting of the club. After the club was promoted to the premier division in 1974, it has never been relegated.
Who is the Best Striker in PSG?
Identifying the best striker in PSG is a tricky question because the club currently parades the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar Junior, and Kylian Mbappe. These are all great strikers in their own right.
Messi is a six-time Balon D’Or winner, an award given to the best player in the world. Meanwhile, Neymar is the poster boy of Brazilian football and Mbappe is the Jewel of French football. Based on recent goal-scoring statistics, this honor arguably belongs to Mbappe. Edinson Cavani is the club’s all-time highest goal scorer with 200 goals.
Who is the Best Player in PSG History?
For a club that has witnessed the majestic skills of Edinson Cavani, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Jay Jay Okocha, Pauleta, Thiago Silva and the current core of Lionel Messi, Neymar Junior, and Mbappe, it is quite challenging to determine its best player.
Nonetheless, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is often regarded as the club’s best player of all time. He scored 156 goals in 180 matches and won the Ligue 1
Top Goal Scorer and Ligue 1 Player of the Year awards in three out of the four seasons he spent at the club.
Is Ronaldo Going To PSG?
The possibility of seeing Portugal’s all-time highest goal scorer in the colors of PSG is continually increasing. He is clearly not happy at Manchester United and might find playing alongside Lionel Messi, his eternal rival a mouthwatering way to end his football career in Europe.