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Leonardo rages as red cards hit Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 title pursuit

Referee Alexandre Castro has issued 48 yellow cards and five reds in just 10 Ligue 1 games this season. Credit: PA

PSG sporting director Leonardo is concerned that suspensions may harm the club's Ligue 1 title charge, with Thiago Silva's red against Valenciennes at the weekend following the dismissals of David Beckham and Marco Verratti in their previous Ligue 1 game against Evian.

He was especially critical of referee Alexandre Castro, taking charge of his first Ligue 1 game since April 21 and only his 10th of the season. Castro sent off the Brazilian after he appeared to complain about earlier bookings for his team-mates Jeremy Menez and Clement Chantome.

"What happened is beyond any logic," Leonardo told L'Equipe.

"If we continue like this, we will have 10 players suspended. This is impossible and unacceptable."

Pastore wants Ancelotti to stay

I would be sad if he leaves. I've had a very good relationship with him in the 18 months that we've worked together.

But those are the sorts of things that happen in football. You have to be ready for it."

I would like him to stay, he's done great things for the club.

But it's up to everyone to make their own decisions.

We've had a very positive year in both the league and the Champions League. It was difficult at the start, but it's ended positively.

– PSG midfielder Javier Pastore

Clement praises Beckham influence

Everyone was excited when they knew he was coming because he had a fantastic rep as a pro and a man and great quality on the field still," Clement said in an interview with beIN Sport.

He's been a breath of fresh air here. He gets on with everyone, first out to training, last one back in, real enthusiasm for the game.

You know after 20 years of playing at the top level, he still loves his football and hopefully he'll be able to continue for a little bit longer.

– Paris Saint-Germain Paul Clement speaking to beIN Sport

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Zlatan heading back to Juve?

French journalist Julien Laurens tweets a quote from mercurial PSG forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Swede is linked with a move back to his former club Juventus.

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Ibra on being linked with Juve: "Its an honor. It's a super club, a fantastic team and a great project. But I belong to PSG. Im waiting...

From @LaurensJulien on Twitter:
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