About Paris Saint-Germain FC

Paris Saint-Germain FC, commonly known as PSG, is a professional football club based in Paris, France, competing in Ligue 1. The club was founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain, and it plays its home matches at the Parc des Princes. PSG has grown into one of the most popular and widely supported football teams in the world, representing the French capital at the highest level of European football.

In its early decades, PSG gradually built its reputation by winning domestic trophies, including its first Coupe de France in 1982 and its first Ligue 1 title in 1986. The club enjoyed further success in the 1990s, highlighted by a league title in 1994 and a European triumph in the 1995–96 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup. Despite moments of success, the early 2000s were relatively inconsistent, with the team struggling at times in the league while still collecting occasional cup victories.

A major turning point came in 2011 when Qatar Sports Investments acquired the club, leading to heavy investment and the arrival of global stars. This ushered in a period of domestic dominance and regular participation in the UEFA Champions League. PSG reached new heights by winning their first Champions League title in 2025 as part of a historic treble, establishing themselves among Europe’s elite and becoming the most successful club in French football history.