Matvey Safonov

PSG Goalkeepers Use Unconventional Rugby Training to Prepare for Arsenal’s Set-Pieces

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Rugby Shields and Set-Piece Siege: How PSG is Preparing for Arsenal’s Aerial Assault In the high-stakes theater of a Champions League final, the difference between immortality and heartbreak often comes down to a few inches of space in the six-yard box. As Paris Saint-Germain prepares to defend its European crown against Arsenal on May 30 … Read more

Matvey Safonov: The Rise of PSG’s New Record-Breaking Goalkeeper

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Matvey Safonov: The Russian Wall Securing PSG’s Ambitions In the high-pressure environment of the Parc des Princes, the role of a goalkeeper is often a thankless task until a single moment of brilliance changes the trajectory of a season. For Matvey Safonov, the transition from the Russian Premier League to the glitter of Paris Saint-Germain … Read more