James is a Senior Editor for GIVEMESPORT with over eight years of experience in the industry.

After graduating from the University of Southampton in 2016 with a degree in history, he joined the company as an Academy member in July 2017 and, after a short time working as a freelancer, was given a full-time role in February 2018. 

He primarily covers the biggest stories in the football world but is also comfortable reporting on a variety of other sports including darts, golf, Formula 1, tennis, boxing and athletics.

He has covered some massive events during his time at GIVEMESPORT, including numerous Champions League and World Cup finals, as well as the Olympics in 2020 and 2024.
 

Paris Saint-Germain got the better of Barcelona in their Champions League encounter at Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening.

The match in the French capital was expected to be a cracker, and it did not disappoint at all. PSG took a 1-0 lead going into half-time and the game burst into life following the break.

PSG twice took the lead through Desire Doue and then Lucas Hernandez, but they were pegged back on both occasions, with Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal getting on the scoresheet for the Catalan giants.

The reigning Champions League winners were not to be denied, though, and went on to win 4-2 and pick up all three points thanks to goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz in the final 10 minutes.

Barcelona Report PSG to UEFA

The reigning La Liga champions were not happy about a tifo that the French club's supporters unfurled prior to kick-off.

As the players made their way onto the pitch ahead of the match kicking off, PSG fans behind one of the goals held up a huge banner which showed a masked figure carrying a chainsaw and destroying the Barcelona badge. Alongside the image were the words: "Massacre, Parisian style."

Pyrotechnics were also used to represent the sparks coming from the chainsaw as it tore through the Barcelona crest.

Barcelona were not impressed by the tifo and have taken action, with a source saying they thought it was 'overly aggressive and offensive.'

Luis Enrique Shares Happiness After PSG 4-2 Barcelona

Luis Enrique, considered one of the greatest football managers ever, praised PSG's fans following his side's victory. He said, per Goal:

"What an atmosphere there was here! The banners of our fans were once again stunning. I think we saw two teams playing stunning and very attacking football."

He added: "We showed our level. It was a very competitive match, and I think our first half was exceptional before we suffered in the first 15 minutes of the second half. It was difficult to keep control of the match, but after that we managed to create more scoring chances and win the match.

"It is just three extra points, but winning against a team of this quality is always positive."

PSG have failed to finish in the top eight of the league phase and qualify directly for the last 16 in each of the last two seasons. They are on course to buck that trend this season, though, after winning all three of their opening matches. They currently sit top of the table alongside Liverpool.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are currently positioned in fifth, with two wins and a defeat from their opening three matches.