Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, also known as PSG, is a French professional association football club based in Paris. Its first team competes in the top league of French football, the Ligue 1. The football team was created in 1970 by the merging of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain.
Domestically, PSG has won 11 Ligue 1 titles, a record 14 Coupes de France, nine Coupes de la Ligue, 12 Trophées des Champions, and one Ligue 2 title. In international club football, Paris has won one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and one UEFA Intertoto Cup. With 30 trophies in its history, PSG is the most successful club in French football and one of only two French clubs (together with Olympique de Marseille) to win a major European club competition.
History:
Paris Saint-Germain was established on August 12, 1970, when the Paris Football Club merged with Stade Saint-Germain. They won Ligue 2 and were promoted to Ligue 1 in their debut season.
In 1972, the club split again, with PSG being relegated to Division 3 through the boardrooms. Paris FC stayed in Ligue 1. However, PSG soon beat Paris FC, and in 1974 they were promoted back to the top flight. The club also moved to the Parc des Princes stadium.
The 1982 Coupe de France was PSG’s first major trophy. They won their first French top-flight title in 1986, but then slipped into decline until being acquired by television company Canal+.
Notable Players:
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) has had various notable players over the years, each leaving their stamp on the club’s illustrious past. Football legends like Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Neymar Jr., and Kylian Mbappé have captivated fans worldwide with their incredible skills and technique.
The club has also received icons like Ronaldinho, Thiago Silva, and David Beckham, whose presence and contributions have helped PSG reach new heights. Furthermore, players such as George Weah, Marco Verratti, and Edinson Cavani have played critical parts in the team’s success, demonstrating their skill and passion on the pitch. Throughout its history, PSG has been fortunate to have these exceptional individuals represent the club, inspiring generations of fans and leaving an everlasting impression on the world of football.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Trophies History:
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club (PSG) has won numerous trophies and titles throughout its history. Some of the notable ones include:
- Ligue 1: PSG has won the French top-flight league title multiple times, including in the seasons: 1985–86, 1993–94, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, and 2020–21.
- Coupe de France: PSG has lifted the French Cup numerous times, with victories in seasons including: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1997–98, 2003–04, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2019–20.
- Coupe de la Ligue: PSG has been successful in the French League Cup, winning in seasons including: 1994–95, 1997–98, 2007–08, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2019–20.
- Trophée des Champions: PSG has also triumphed in the French Super Cup on multiple occasions, including wins in seasons such as: 1995, 1998, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
- Ligue 2: 1970-71
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title (1995–96)
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1 title (2001)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Rivals:
PSG has had some intense Champions League matches against Chelsea. One particularly heated battle occurred in 2014/15, when PSG progressed to the quarter-finals with David Luiz scoring against his former team. Zlatan Ibrahimovic was controversially sent off after pressure from Chelsea players on the referee.
PSG and Barcelona also have a rivalry, which comes primarily from their shared Champions League history. In 2017, Barcelona overcame a 4-0 deficit to eliminate PSG from the competition, only for PSG to sign Neymar later that year.
The two teams were drawn to face each other in the 2020/21 Champions League round of 16.
PSG also has a fierce rivalry with Marseille, who are one of French soccer’s traditional powers but have struggled for success under PSG’s reign of dominance. There is also a rivalry with AS Monaco that comes from fighting for honours.