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Mbappe’s lawyer accuses PSG of attempting to ‘escape the rules of football’ over unpaid dues case
Kylian Mbappe’s legal dispute with Paris Saint-Germain has been quite the eye-catcher this season.
The legal battle revolves around €55 million unpaid dues that Mbappe is demanding from PSG. Although LFP has made two rulings favouring Mbappe, PSG are still yet to pay the amount and continue to find legal measures to escape the payment.
Mbappe’s lawyer on PSG’s antiques
Delphine Verheyden, Mbappe’s lawyer, has openly criticized PSG’s tactics, stating (h/t AS), “PSG wants to escape the rules of football. It is willing to tear down the system rather than meet its obligations.
“If the governing bodies do not protect contracts and their regulations, we are sending a strong signal saying: ‘You can trample on the players.'”
She added that only €25 million would directly benefit Mbappe, with the remainder allocated to social security and taxes.
Verheyden accuses PSG of leveraging different legal avenues to sidestep their financial responsibilities.
“PSG has taken the LFP to the Paris Court of Justice, arguing that it is not competent to force a club to respect the commitments it has made. This is becoming a much bigger problem than my client’s case. It could blow up the whole system,” she warns.
Despite the capability to seek broader legal recourse for image damage or psychological harassment, Verheyden’s focus remains solely on securing the owed payments for Mbappe.
“My aim is not to punish PSG. Otherwise, we would have gone to court a long time ago for damage to the image or psychological harassment. All Kylian Mbappe wants is to be paid what he is owed,” she added.
In a new twist, Verheyden has appealed to the French Football Federation (FFF), hoping to enforce the LFP’s decisions and potentially invoke sporting sanctions by involving UEFA, which could affect PSG’s eligibility for continental competitions if the debts are not settled.
The matter is now headed to the French labor court, where both parties will present their arguments, a process that could extend over several years.
Gritty times await for both Mbappe and PSG.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
