try preordering them online and then pick them up once you get there, or just have it sent to your house (if you're in the US the former might be better w/ shipping time and all)
Well, One day im sitting on youtube.com and I just happened to come across PSG vs. Metz when all the PSG fans were making the Parc into a Firework show. I did some further investigation, and I have to admit that PSG fans are some of the most loyal and passionate fans. I wish sports in America had PSG loyalty. I have made the switch now from Monaco to PSG as my french team just because of what i saw in those videos. Truly remarkable. I hope to visit Parc in the near future and embrace the Parisian flair. But my question is, what does the RTL ive seen on some of the jerseys stand for?
lol well considering you used to like monaco no wonder you're impressed by the parisian public nah, you made a great choice. Nights at the parc are like no other - getting off at the metro station and walking with thousands of fans to a stadium that's already rocking. what a feeling. and once inside... RTL is a radio station and was a shit sponsor of the club from '74-'91
Enjoy...! The club’s foundation: 1903, 1970 or 1973? There are many theories when exactly the club we know and love today were formed. There are three main important dates in the history of Paris St-Germain. 1970: The official year of the merger between Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain and the subsequent foundation of PSG. The exact date of the formation occurred on the 12th of August 1970 and to this day, the club is officially recognised by this date. However before the year 2000, the very same communication services of PSG announced the merger of the two clubs in the local press on the 27th of August 1970. The latter date, if correct meant that PSG acquired an actual merger between both parties four days after a 2nd division match. Therefore it is assumed, wrongly or rightly that the club played without officially existing. Ten years later PSG resurrected this error, stipulating the first instance of the 12th over the 27th. The same question of legality could have been asked of the original foundation date. Before this time, the club contested two friendly matches in the first week of August registered under the name of PSG by the French football Federation on their list of competing teams for that season (1970/71.) 1973: After the split of both parties, and the arrival of Daniel Hechter and Canal+, the original foundation date was given as 1973. The first three seasons before Hechter’s arrival are often not attributed as the actual PSG because of the merger of the two clubs (Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain) and split of both parties two seasons later, with a sole entity retaining the name that was created in the merge. Many journalists in France have defended this theory, notably France Soccer and TF1. The sports magazine L’Equipe in 2005 announced that club as we know it today had been originally formed in 1973. 1904: Its easy to forget Stade Saint-Germain. In 1970, the club joined Paris FC with the supporter base but without the infrastructure surrounding them. One has to think though that the club were created ‘artificially’ between a group of investors with the project gaining a distinct advantage over their competitors. During the merge, the club were automatically promoted to the 2nd division. The club became one of 26 teams and of only 3 that were professional that came from Ile-de-France. Both Red Star and Fontainebleau (four times CFA champions) were equally more prestigious at the time. Therefore one has to think of PSG as a merger that was solely created by investors at this time, meaning the date of 1970 is an accurate reflection. However, if one were to accept this statement, then the illusion of financial backers and mergers were shattered in 1972 as both parties split after two seasons. Stade Saint-Germain carried on their same path with a new name, whilst Paris FC did the same, remaining in the professional ranks. It is therefore specious to suggest that PSG are something of a new club per se, as the they have a history well beyond 1970, and the formation date of 1904 is well justified given the backing down of the Paris FC authorities and the rich history of blood the Stade Saint Germain team still has in its veins in the current PSG set-up.
sorry i don't know where to post this but here goes the club has gone under some reform in the administration "le psg a changer de statut en passant de Conseil de Surveillance/Directoire au type de société à Conseil d'Administration." Although the implications are unclear. I'll try to see if I can find out more about it
Former coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, now owes the club 80,000 euros after an appellate court reversed the original ruling that PSG owes the former manager over 3 million euros. Article in French: http://fr.sports.yahoo.com/10102006/53/foot-justice-psg-halilhodzic-condamne.html Article in English: http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblfrabihpsg&prov=afp&type=lgns
This is real BS, we don't bitch about them breaking Rothen's legs, but when it's a PSG player, all of a sudden it has to be made an example. Especially when Taiwo got suspended for only 2 games for a really dangerous challenge. I agree, Frau did break Noro's leg for 6 months, I cannot argue that he should be punished, but 2 months? At least they should be more consistent with other players
pierre alain frau, paf, yep. LFP what a crock of shit. The guy has never had a red in his professional career, had no intent of injuring Noro when he went after the ball, was clearly devastated when he saw that he caused an injury, and you slap him with two months. Ridiculous.
who says PAF isn't violent? He already took out Guy against Derry I found this looking around the psgteam forum, lol
it's most probable that it's a german name, he's from a region that is located right next to alsace-lorraine
This is truth. My son, 5, remembers nothing else from his time in Paris. Did Commodore take over at that point?
I was curious besides OM what are Paris St Germains rivals? I am starting to watch the French game when I can which is much harder since FSC stoped playing their games. Is there any main one rivals in the L1 and L2?
Hello, I noticed earlier there was a post about ordering tickets for games to see PSG. I'm going to Paris between Xmas and New Years, and thought it would be a good opportunity to introduce my yank family to football. Aside from ordering the tickets online, assuming I can even get them, are there any other suggestions as far as what to do, how to dress/act (I don't know if they notice/care about yanks at games), etiquette, etc.? I'm only really familiar with how to act at MLS games, which is loud and drunk. Any suggestions? Much appreciated.
At the moment, I can't really think about one. The OL maybe because it's casting a shadow on Paris' grandeur. Then, since there are no other Parisian clubs in the top flight, the closest you can get to something ressembling a derby is Auxerre or Troyes I guess.
Dress normally and WARMLY, not wearing the other team's colors shouldn't be hard. You can always buy a scarf to wear at the game outside the stadium, but I recommend going to the shop on the Champs-Elysees and picking up a high quality one. It's going to be cold this time of year, so use your best judgement. If you're taking the metro there, it's an easy process. Once you get out of either recommended stations, you'll see a stream of people heading to the stadium and you'll definately hear the supporters. How you act depends on where you're sitting. If you're sitting with hot-blooded, tempermental fans (typically young), then you can join in with whistling and yelling in french at the other team's players or arbitre. I've never heard people curse out the referee in english at the Parc or other PSG games, so you might feel a little isolated. They're not going to single you out at all, unless you do something like show up, stand on your seat, and start singing the star spangled banner in full voice. You'll notice the word enculé used frequently, and it is not polite at all. So its use in sections where there are families around should be non-existant and most sorts of overly rowdy behavior should be toned down (think of the children!). Most people get into the game anyways, so you should give the players and arbitre a good heckling. Honestly, the real spectacle are the two tribunes, boulogne and auteuil, and hopefully if all this mess is sorted out and provided that the tribunes get back to what's most important - i.e. supporting the team - then you're in for a real treat. After the game, there's going to be a lot of people heading back, especially on the metro. You can take cab back to wherever you're staying - it might cut down on a lot of time. Either way, the crowd getting out of the stadium is hectic, and the roads around the Parc des Princes are dark and sometimes small (compared to the parking lot madness that is the US). You guys should stick together and keep tabs on where you are. If you guys present yourself as a family going as a group you shouldn't expect any trouble (i.e. abuse which unfortunately might happen depending on your background). It's a great experience, and you guys will have a lot of fun. The Parc des Princes is a beautiful stadium and the noise level should be fantastic (again, if the recent mess clears up). Use common sense, go with the flow, and you'll be fine. One last reminder: Watch out for dog crap - the french love their dogs and walk them alot. It's going to be dark after all.
Great! Thanks for the advice, although it appears that while I'm in Paris (Dec. 25-Dec. 31) there are no PSG games...boo. Might as well pick up a scarf or two anyway, and hope I can catch them some other time.
too bad going to a match is something outside of the normal track of things to do, and is a good cultural experience. You'll find a crapload of stuff at the boutique, more than you'll know what to do with! I love that place...ahh commercialism. The staff/security guards are really friendly too, and I believe they speak a little english if I remember correctly. Pretty outgoing if you strike up a conversation. Well, the stadium isn't too far from the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe if you're still willing to take the ten minute metro ride. Plus it's right next to the Bois de boulogne, which can be a great walk during the day
Sounds good. I should try to make a trip to the Parc des Princes if I can. Where roughly on the Champs-Elysees is the team shop? One of the family members I'm going with used to live in Paris so she may know the area.
it's right outside the station Franklin Roosevelt on the 1. There are two exits, but even if you go out the wrong one you'll spot the boutique right away, it has a huge PSG badge plus a giant nike sign. At the same time, after you visit the Champs-Elysees and look at the boutique, you can head back down the same station and take the 9 to the station Porte de St Cloud / Parc des Princes. cheers