The Brazil international was dropped by Thomas Tuchel for PSG's 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in the Champions League last week. But his performance in the second half inspired his side.

PSG 2-0 NANTES: France striker Mbappe found the back of the net with a jaw-dropping backheel finish early in the second half and Neymar doubled the tally in the closing stages.

Mbappe has long been a subject of interest for the Spanish giants and there is a growing belief that the Frenchman will finally make his move to the Bernabeu in the summer.

Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were at their brilliant best as Paris St Germain demolished Galatasaray 5-0 in their final Champions League Group A game at the Parc des Princes.

The three Premier League clubs have sounded out Neymar's representatives about a potential move for the wantaway Brazilian - yet a return to Barcelona is still considered the most likely destination.

Neymar showed that he had ended his his feud with Edinson Cavani by handing the ball to the Uruguayan after Paris St Germain were awarded a late penalty on Wednesday night.

Despite rumours of a return to the Camp Nou, Neymar now believes he is owed £2.9m (€3.5m) in unpaid wages in addition to the £36.2m (€43.6m) he thinks he is owed via a renewal bonus.

Neymar has explained the reasoning behind his new celebration, admitting he put his fingers to his lips after scoring against Galatasaray in midweek because wants to 'talk less and play more'.

Omar Abdulrahman has even been dubbed 'the Arabian Messi', with talk of a move to Europe refusing to disappear since Espanyol of Spain reportedly coveted him at 17.

Paris Saint Germain's serial goal-getters Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi were at it again as the Ligue 1 leaders extended their advantage to seven points with a resounding victory on Sunday.

Thomas Tuchel is believed to have fallen out with star men Mbappe and Neymar and a soured relationship will intensify the pressure on his position and Guardiola is said to have been picked out.

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Kylian Mbappe has dismissed claims that he and Neymar share a secret hatred for each other and are competing against one another to be top dog at Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona have not given up hope of re-signing Neymar. Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu and director Eric Abidal are unlikely to sanction a move in January.

The 27-year-old, who is regularly named as one of the wealthiest and most marketable athletes in the world, was in Sao Paulo to celebrate the birthday of pal Gabriel Medina at a psychedelic-themed party.

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The Brazilian superstar is having his legal team look at potential routes back to Camp Nou after he left the Catalan giants back in 2017.

Emery, who was recently sacked by Arsenal, was in charge at the Ligue 1 giants when Neymar joined the club for a world-record fee of £198million from Barcelona in 2017.

Mauro Icardi continued his devastating scoring form with a hat-trick to inspire Paris Saint-German to a 6-1 thrashing of 10-man St Etienne in the French League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Kylian Mbappe almost scored what would surely have been the best goal of his career so far in the 6-1 thrashing of St Etienne. The Frenchman attempted a rabona from outside the box and it went just wide.

The Barcelona legend, who now plies his trade with Vissel Kobe in Japan, called Neymar 'one of the best forwards out there' and said he would be a great addition to the team.

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Paris Saint Germain's defensive shortcomings were exposed as Monaco snapped the champions' Ligue 1 winning streak in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

The Brazilian has long been linked with a reunion with his former club, having endured a tumultuous spell in the French capital where his relationship with the PSG faithful has hit rock bottom.

Neymar insists there is 'immense affection and great respect' between him and Paris Saint-Germain fans despite beeing booed by supporters earlier this season after trying to force a return to Barcelona.

Neymar is prepared to end speculation over his future and commit to Paris Saint-Germain, but any chance of a deal will depend on how far the team progresses in the Champions League.

The 27-year-old's team have already opened negotiations with the club about extending his current deal at the Parc des Princes, according to reports in France.

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian forward Neymar is set to feature in a documentary series for Netflix.French outlet La Parisen claims that the steaming giant is currently shooting a series.

The 27-year-old Neymar did not score in the 3-0 win but he arguably stole the show with his backside pass as social media was dominated by reaction to his latest show-stopper.

Neymar has paid tribute to Kobe Bryant after one of basketball's greatest ever players died in a helicopter crash. The news broke shortly before PSG's Ligue 1 victory over Lille.

In the world's fashion capital it seems only right that a Parisian icon is launching his own spring/summer collection - with Neymar currently stitching together a run of goals and assists.

Lyon will be looking to put a traumatic week behind them when they go up against Nice this weekend with the Champions League spots still in touching distance.  

The 27-year-old was cautioned for dissent just moments after the rainbow flick, which had allowed Neymar to win a throw-in when being closed down in the Ligue 1 champions' 5-0 victory.

Bryant lost his life in a helicopter crash last Sunday, which also claimed the lives of eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Sancho dedicated his goal to Bryant.

The Brazilian forward was joined by friends, family and his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates at exclusive nightclub YoYo, which is just a short distance away from the Eiffel Tower.

Neymar will now miss the midweek encounter and his manager Thomas Tuchel admitted the preparation for the fixture was not ideal with several PSG players out with the Brazilian on Sunday night.

As always happens in Ligue 1, one of the biggest and most controversial moments of the weekend involved Neymar. Like the rest of the league, he suffered a breach of discipline.

A dazzling PSG team photo with a difference has been posted on social media as Ander Herrera's Instagram snap revealed the star-studded line-up at Neymar's 28th birthday bash.

The former Real Madrid and AC Milan star, who won the coveted gong himself in 2007, believes his compatriot is more than capable of trumping Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.

Neymar has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 game against Lyon. The Brazilian's season has been blighted by fitness issues missing nine league games so far.

Former Barcelona chief Jordi Mestre has called for the club to re-sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain - but admits the manner of his world-record £200million departure in 2017 still stings. 

Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has said he won't rush Neymar back from injury. Neymar has missed PSG's last two victories after suffering a rib injury during the 5-0 thrashing of Montpellier.

The Brazilian models attended the launch of the new Capsule Collection Neymar Jr. x Replay in Dusseldorf, Germany on Thursday.

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It promises to be one of the most entertaining Champions League knockout ties of all-time. Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain have two of Europe's most lethal forward lines.

It is one of the lingering questions which come to fruition just about every year now. After countless last-minute exits and near-misses, when will PSG crack the Champions League?

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The Brazilian was closely monitored by the Dortmund midfielder for large parts of the opening leg of their last-16 tie and it seems his frustrations boiled over early in the second half.

Borussia Dortmund teenager Erling Haaland scored twice in eight minutes to inspire a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.

Jermaine Jenas and Owen Hargreaves were full of praise for Erling Braut Haaland after he scored a brace in Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.