LONDON -- A group of Paris Saint-Germain supporters in possession of weapons and drugs were turned away by police after causing damage to Kingsmeadow stadium prior to their club's Champions League quarterfinal first-leg clash with Chelsea Women.

Around 45 police officers were dispatched to the stadium in response to reports of damage caused by the group of 50 or so PSG fans, who arrived at the vicinity of Kingsmeadow on Thursday morning.

A search of the group's coach uncovered weapons including a...

Adrien Rabiot is still "a long way off" being recalled to the France national team, the country's Football Federation president has said.

Rabiot has not played for his country since declining the opportunity to be among a standby group of players for the 2018 World Cup.

"I haven't suspended him. If the coach wants to take him, he absolutely can do that. But that day is still a long way off," French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet told L'Equipe. 

"He's not playing for his club,...

It's Antoine Griezmann's birthday on Thursday (and also the release of his new Netflix documentary), but the 28-year-old hasn't had a good few months. Crashing out of this season's Champions League to Juventus ended any chance of silverware for Atletico Madrid, and sources told ESPN FC that Griezmann is looking for a route out of the club this summer.

The France striker has bagged 130 goals in 248 games for Los Rojiblancos so there will no doubt be plenty of offers on the table, given his release...

Angel Di Maria has withdrawn from Argentina's camp after suffering a left hamstring injury during training, the squad announced on Wednesday.

The Paris Saint-Germain star had been participating with the Albiceleste in Madrid in preparation of two upcoming friendlies.  Argentina will play Venezuela at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium on March 23. Three days later, they will take on Morocco in Tangier.

Di Maria has scored 14 goals and 13 assists in all competitions with PSG this season.

The...

Adrien Rabiot is "a PSG hostage," according to mother and agent Veronique.

The France international, 23, has been suspended by the Ligue 1 leaders until March 27 after being spotted at a nightclub in the wake of the Champions League exit to Manchester United and liking a provocative video posted by former France defender Patrice Evra.

"Adrien is a prisoner -- a PSG hostage," Veronique told L'Equipe. "Soon it will be dry bread, water and the dungeon for him -- it is a cruel environment!"

Rabiot...