Paris Saint-Germain F.C. is a successful football club in France, with numerous league titles and European trophies. They play at Parc des Princes and have a fierce rivalry with Marseille.
Stade Saint-Germain, which later merged with Paris FC to form PSG, was established in 1904.
Paris FC, which would later merge with Stade Saint-Germain to form PSG, is founded.
Paris Saint-Germain was formed on June 17, 1970, after a successful crowdfunding campaign initiated by a group of businessmen led by Guy Crescent and Pierre-Étienne Guyot. Real Madrid president Santiago Bernabéu advised them on the crowdfunding approach, which garnered support from 20,000 people, making it a unique financial model in French football history.
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club was founded on August 12, 1970, through a merger of Paris Football Club and Stade Saint-Germain. The club was established with the financial support of Paris FC and the sporting infrastructure of Stade Saint-Germain, marking a significant moment in French football history.
Paris Saint-Germain played their first official game on August 23, 1970, against Poitiers, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Bernard Guignedoux scored the club's first-ever goal from a free-kick, marking a historic moment in the club's early journey.
In September 1971, the Paris City Council offered 850k francs to pay off PSG's debt and save the club from financial troubles. In return, the council demanded PSG to change its name to 'Paris Football Club.'
In December 1971, Guy Crescent resigned as the president of PSG due to a disagreement regarding the club's name change. Henri Patrelle took over the presidency.
On June 1, 1972, PSG split from Paris FC after failing to reach an agreement with the Paris City Council. PSG was administratively relegated to Division 3, losing its professional status.
The iconic blue shirt with a red vertical stripe designed by Daniel Hechter made its debut on November 10, 1973, during a home Ligue 2 game against Red Star.
On November 10, 1974, PSG played their first game at the Parc des Princes against Red Star, winning 3-1. This marked the beginning of PSG's long-standing presence at the iconic stadium.
The Camp des Loges training ground opened on November 4, 1975, hosting PSG's male team and later the club's academy.
In 1976, PSG started offering cheaper season tickets to young supporters, leading to the formation of the Kop of Boulogne (KoB) supporters' group.
The club's second anthem, recorded by Les Parisiens in 1977, replaced the original anthem by Annie Cordy and became a popular chant among PSG supporters.
On January 8, 1978, Daniel Hechter was banned for life from football by the French Football Federation. Francis Borelli, who had been vice-president, took over as the new president of PSG.
During a league match against Monaco, PSG played without a manager on the bench for the first time in their history, as Velibor Vasović had not yet arrived to replace Pierre Alonzo who had resigned.
Portuguese maestro João Alves suffered a severe injury during a match against Sochaux in August 1979, which sidelined him for five months and impacted PSG's performance.
Velibor Vasović was pressured to resign as PSG manager in October 1979 due to not having the required coaching diplomas in France, leading to Camille Choquier taking over temporarily.
Georges Peyroche became the manager of PSG in November 1979, leading the team to a 7th-place finish in the league, the club's best ranking at the time.
PSG signed Dominique Rocheteau and had a successful season finishing 5th in the league, narrowly missing out on European football, with Georges Peyroche as the manager.
In the 1982 French Cup final, PSG faced Saint-Étienne and after a thrilling match that went to extra time, PSG emerged victorious in a penalty shootout. This victory marked PSG's first major honor in French football.
Paris Saint-Germain made their European debut in the first round of the European Cup Winners' Cup against Lokomotiv Sofia. They lost 0-1 in Bulgaria but won 5-1 at home, with Toko scoring a crucial goal.
The attendance record for a PSG match at the Parc des Princes dates back to March 13, 1983, with 49,575 spectators present during a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup match against Waterschei.
The Tournoi Indoor de Paris-Bercy, an indoor football tournament founded by PSG, was held annually from 1984 to 1991.
Georges Peyroche was sacked by Francis Borelli in March 1985 due to poor results. Christian Coste took over but PSG finished the league in 13th place.
In 1986, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their first Ligue 1 title, marking a significant achievement for the club.
In the final match of the 1987-88 season, PSG secured a crucial 0-1 victory away to Le Havre to avoid relegation. The win came at a time when the club was highly indebted, providing a lifeline for PSG.
Daniel Xuereb scored the only goal in the final matchday against Le Havre in 1988, helping PSG avoid relegation with a dramatic 15th-placed finish.
In May 1989, Marseille clinched the championship title by scoring a last-minute goal against PSG, denying Paris Saint-Germain the league victory.
In the 1990-91 season, PSG struggled and finished in 9th place in the league, showcasing a decline in their performance compared to previous years.
In 1991, television giants Canal+ took over Paris Saint-Germain, wiping out the club's debt and injecting significant investment. This marked the beginning of a new era for PSG, making them one of the richest clubs in France.
In 1992, the crest of Paris Saint-Germain was radically changed by Canal+, featuring the acronym 'PSG' against a blue-white-red-white-blue background.
In 1993, PSG secured the French Cup, adding to their list of domestic achievements under the ownership of Canal+.
In 1994, PSG claimed their second Ligue 1 trophy, solidifying their position as a top club in French football.
Under Luis Fernandez's coaching, Paris Saint-Germain won the Cup Winners' Cup in a legendary final against Rapid Vienna, with Bruno N'Gotty scoring the only goal.
In 1996, Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup by defeating Rapid Wien in the final. This victory marked PSG as the second French club to win a major European tournament and the youngest club to win a European title at the time.
In 1998, PSG added another French Cup to their collection, further establishing their success under the ownership of Canal+.
In the summer of 2000, PSG launched the 'PSG Banlieue' project by signing new players like Nicolas Anelka, Peter Luccin, and Stéphane Dalmat in an attempt to win Ligue 1 and perform well in the UEFA Champions League. However, the project was considered a failure.
During the 2001-02 season, Paris Saint-Germain reached the second group stage of the Champions League.
After a less successful season in 2002/03, Ronaldinho left PSG to join Barcelona. His departure allowed PSG to bring in Pauleta from Bordeaux for €12 million.
In the 2004-05 season, Paris Saint-Germain participated in the group stage of the Champions League.
In the 2005-06 season, Paris Saint-Germain won the Coupe de France marking the end of Canal+'s tenure.
In 2006, PSG was sold to Colony Capital by the French premium television channel. This marked a period of financial instability for the club, leading to struggles on and off the field.
During the 2007-08 season, Paris Saint-Germain narrowly avoided relegation to Ligue 2 after a difficult campaign marked by poor results, violence, and a final match win against Sochaux.
The Camp des Loges was renamed Ooredoo Training Centre in September 2013 as part of a sponsorship deal with Ooredoo.
Germain the Lynx was unveiled as Paris Saint-Germain's official mascot during the 2010 Tournoi de Paris, representing the club's traditional colors and entertaining fans during matches.
In June 2011, Qatar Sports Investments purchased a 70% stake in PSG, marking the beginning of a new era for the club. This acquisition aimed to transform PSG into a competitive force in European football.
Paris Saint-Germain was eliminated by Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the 2011-12 Champions League.
In January 2012, Leonardo became PSG's director of football, and Carlo Ancelotti took over as the manager. This managerial change signaled PSG's ambition to establish themselves as a top club in Europe.
The Camp des Loges was renamed Ooredoo Training Centre in September 2013 as part of a sponsorship deal with Ooredoo.
Paris Saint-Germain Football Club achieved a historic milestone by winning both the league title and the domestic cup in the 2013-14 season, securing a double under the leadership of Laurent Blanc.
In 2015, PSG added to their trophy collection by winning the French Cup, further solidifying their position as a top football club in France.
In February 2016, former Virage Auteuil supporters established the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) with the goal of reclaiming their place at the Parc des Princes stadium.
After a six-year absence, in October 2016, Paris Saint-Germain agreed to the return of Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) to the Parc des Princes stadium, where they are currently the only officially recognized ultra association.
In 2017, Brazilian football star Neymar was transferred from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a record-breaking fee of €222 million, setting a new world record for a player transfer.
In 2018, PSG secured the permanent transfer of French prodigy Kylian Mbappé, making him the second-most expensive player and most expensive teenager in history.
In 2019, PSG won a legal battle against UEFA regarding alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules. The investigation had started in 2017, and questions were raised about the high transfer fee for Neymar.
Former PSG player Mauricio Pochettino was appointed as the new head coach of Paris Saint-Germain on January 2, 2021, succeeding Thomas Tuchel.
Thomas Tuchel was dismissed from his position as head coach of Paris Saint-Germain on December 24, 2021, due to a strained relationship with the club's management, despite leading the team to the top of their Champions League group.
On 21 May 2022, Kylian Mbappé extended his contract with PSG until 2025, despite speculations of a possible transfer to Real Madrid, leading to a complaint from La Liga officials to UEFA regarding PSG's financial losses.
PSG's male team moved into Campus PSG, the club's new training ground in Poissy, on July 10, 2023.
PSG's male team completed their first group training session at Campus PSG on July 18, 2023.
PSG played their first game at Campus PSG on July 21, 2023, a friendly match against Le Havre which ended in a 2-0 victory for PSG.
PSG's academy and female team moved to Campus PSG in January 2024.