There's a reason why Real Madrid supporters are looking forward to the summer transfer window and that's because last Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain showed the world just how far behind they are. On this new and improved episode of The 1970, Marc Damon and I chat all about PSG's win over Real Madrid on Twitter Spaces following the final whistle at the Parc des Princes and we're joined by fans around the world, including one Real Madrid supporter. The show begins with Marc and I sharing our thoughts on PSG's performance and how Mauricio Pochettino deserves credit for getting the tactics right. We ..read more

It took until the second to last match of 2021, but Paris Saint-Germain supporters finally got to see Sergio Ramos and Xavi Simons start a match. Is it a coincidence that the club won that match 3-0? We think not. On the latest episode of The 1970, I'm joined by co-host, Marc Damon, to break down PSG's win over Entente Feignies Aulnoye Football Club in the Coupe de France, recap the UEFA Champions League draw, and answer a couple of questions from listeners. Up first, we examine Sunday's 3-0 win over SC Feignies where Kylian Mbappé scored a brace and Mauro Icardi chipped in with a goal as well ..read more

With the fanbase at odds, Paris Saint-Germain put forth another disappointing effort and time is running out on Mauricio Pochettino. On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by Marc Damon and we discuss PSG's recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League and the future of the manager. If you were to just look at the standings, PSG is pretty much where you would expect them to be at this point in the season. They have a comfortable lead in Ligue 1 and they'll finish just behind City in the Group A of the Champions League. The problem is the performance on the pitch. Too often ..read more

If you just looked at the standings, you would think everything at Paris Saint-Germain was going well. Unfortunately for Mauricio Pochettino, it's not good enough to just win, you have to do it with style and flair. On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by my co-host Marc Damon to discuss PSG's last two results and why some supporters believe it's time to make a change at manager. We begin the show with a conversation about Pochettino. There's no denying that since the club's blockbuster transfer window, which saw the addition of Lionel Messi and several other world-class players, that the t ..read more

Paris Saint-Germain giveth, and Paris Saint-Germain taketh. It’s been a rollercoaster of performances from Mauricio Pochettino’s squad and with the international break now upon us, supporters are left wondering what direction the team is truly headed in. On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by Marc Damon to discuss Paris Saint-Germain's recent results, including a 2-0 loss to Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 and a 2-0 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. We discuss the team's identity, the progression of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar Jr. playing together, and the ongoing ..read more

Paris Saint-Germain are undefeated since the start of the new season, but you would hardly guess that by the reaction of many supporters who want to see more from this super team. On this episode of The 1970 (recorded last Sunday prior to the win over Olympique Lyonnais), Marc Damon is joined by fellow PSG Talk contributor, James Teague, to recap the disappointing 1-1 draw against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. James kicks things off with his thoughts on the match, which saw Ander Herrera give PSG the early lead only to see Brugge equalize before halftime. The draw felt like a loss ..read more

Lionel Messi made his Paris Saint-Germain debut on Sunday against Stade de Reims but you could argue that storyline took a backseat to Kylian Mbappé's ongoing transfer saga. On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by my co-host, Marc Damon, to discuss PSG's 2-0 win over Reims in which Mbappé started and recorded a brace. We also dive into Real Madrid's tactics in trying to sign Mbappé before the end of the transfer window and look ahead to the UEFA Champions League. Up first, we break down the Reims victory. Mauricio Pochettino's side pressed well and outstanding performances from Angel Di Mar ..read more

Tuesday, August 10, 2021, is a day that every Paris Saint-Germain supporter will remember for the rest of their days on this planet. On the latest 1970 podcast, I'm joined by my co-host Marc Damon to discuss the historic moment of Lionel Messi signing a multi-year contract to become a PSG player. We open the show with our overall thoughts on Messi's arrival and how PSG managed to complete the deal so quickly once it became known that FC Barcelona could no longer afford his wages. We break down how PSG's brand will benefit from Messi's global notoriety and how this squad could be remembered for ..read more

As always, Paris Saint-Germain dominated the headlines this summer with several marquee transfers and a high-profile contract negotiation that will likely linger well into the season. Even with all that going on, this could be one of the best seasons in recent memory. On the latest episode of The 1970, I'm joined by my co-host, Marc Damon, to discuss all of the latest PSG news and answer a few questions sent in by listeners. Oh, and we take a few minutes to bash beIN Sports, the current broadcaster of Ligue 1 matches in the United States. Up first, we discuss Kylian Mbappé's contract situation ..read more

Sometimes, you think you have a podcast planned and then something happens that changes everything. On this episode of The 1970, I'm joined by my co-host, Marc Damon, to discuss the latest Paris Saint-Germain transfer news, however, all of that got pushed to the side after Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during a UEFA European Championship match against Finland due to an apparent heart attack. It was a scary scene that could have been even worse if not for the life-saving efforts from his teammates and doctors. We react to the decision to continue the match after Eriksen's colla ..read more