Germain’s financial might as his Atletico Madrid side were comprehensively beaten in their FIFA Club World Cup opener at the Rose Bowl on Sunday night

Germain in the Club World Cup, Diego Simeone didn’t hide his frustration — and pointed fingers at PSG’s financial muscle. In a scathing post-match press conference, the Argentine coach remarked: “PSG is a great young team.

He spoke of the fine victory, his ability to follow it up and the penalty given to Lee Kang-In (24-year-old striker/midfielder). Vitinha “it was even more difficult”. Are you feeling comfortable on the pitch today?

Paris St-Germain have agreed personal terms with Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, 22, and are in talks over a fee with the Ukrainian's club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St Germain picked up right where they left off in their first match since winning the Champions League last month, turning what was billed as a blockbuster into a 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid in their Club World Cup opener.

Germain's longed-for Champions League success came with a younger team - but still one that cost significant money to assemble

Liverpool linked with BarcolaIn recent days it’s been suggested that Liverpool could go into the market for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. The 22-year-old won a treble under Luis Enrique