Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani announces retirement from international football

Uruguayan attacker Edinson Cavani announced Thursday the end of his international career at the age of 37.

Bielsa leaves Suarez, Cavani out of Uruguay squad

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa left veteran strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani out of his squad on Monday for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

Mbappe, Cavani out of Real clash

Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out for Paris St Germain's opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the French Ligue 1 champions said.

Tuchel blindsided by Cavani report after first PSG win

Thomas Tuchel says it is his "biggest wish" for Edinson Cavani to stay at Paris Saint-Germain on Monday after reports linking the Uruguay striker to Real Madrid.

Neymar-Mbappe-Cavani trio striking a balance?

Neymar refers to Mbappe as the 'golden child' and reveals that he wants do for Mbappe what Messi did for him.

Cavani rejects €1m bonus to let Neymar take penalties

PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelafi offered €1m to striker Edinson Cavani so that he will allow Neymar to take penalties, Spanish media outlet El Pais report says.

'Penaltygate' threatens to halt PSG's lightning start

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery refuses to name his first-choice penalty taker after Neymar and Edinson Cavani's apparent falling out against Lyon last week.

Neymar demands PSG sell Cavani

PSG’s Brazilian forward Neymar demands that the club sell Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani after the duo were at loggerheads in the dressing room.

‘No problem with Neymar’

PSG striker Edison Cavani denies there is a rift between him and PSG’s Brazilian forward Neymar despite signs that say otherwise after the two disputed over free-kicks and penalty duties during PSG's win over Lyon.

March 5, 2017
March 5, 2017

Edinson Cavani on the spot as PSG edge Nancy

Edinson Cavani's late penalty earned Paris St Germain a 1-0 home win against Nancy as the French champions put pressure on Ligue 1 rivals Monaco on Saturday.

January 25, 2017
January 25, 2017

Cavani, Di Maria fire PSG into League Cup final

Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria propelled holders Paris Saint-Germain into a fourth straight French League Cup final with both scoring twice in a 4-1 victory at Bordeaux on Tuesday.

December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016

Nice stumble as Monaco close gap

Mario Balotelli and Younes Belhanda were sent off in the dying seconds as Ligue 1 leaders Nice stumbled into the winter break with 0-0 draw at Bordeaux, allowing Monaco to trim the gap at the top to two points.

December 13, 2016
December 13, 2016

Cavani brace rescues PSG

A second-half brace from Edinson Cavani saw champions Paris Saint Germain come from two down to earn a 2-2 draw with Ligue 1 leaders Nice at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Football: Cavani hits 100 but Zlatan comparisons persist

Edinson Cavani scored his 100th goal in all competitions for Paris St Germain in their 2-0 Ligue 1 victory over Angers on Wednesday, but the Uruguay international still cannot escape the shadow cast by his predecessor Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Nice regain top spot, PSG overtake Monaco

Nice returned to the top of Ligue 1 as Younes Belhanda's early goal downed Guingamp 1-0 away on Wednesday, while Paris St Germain moved above AS Monaco into second with a 2-0 home win over Angers.

November 28, 2016
November 28, 2016

Football: Nice held by Bastia as PSG close gap thanks to Cavani

Nice return to the top of Ligue 1 after drawing 1-1 at home to Bastia but champions Paris St Germain move to within a point of the leaders as an Edinson Cavani double earns them a 2-1 victory at Lyon.

October 7, 2016
October 7, 2016

Football: Cavani at the double as Uruguay down Venezuela

Edinson Cavani maintains his superb start to the season with two goals as Uruguay extend their lead at the top of South America's 2018 World Cup qualification tournament with a 3-0 win over Venezuela.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Mexico down Uruguay after anthem blunder

Mexico defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a stormy Copa America Centenario that see both teams finish with 10 men after a pre-match furore over a bungled national anthem.

October 22, 2015
October 22, 2015

Paris Saint-Germain 0-0 Real Madrid: Ronaldo & Zlatan off target as heavyweight clash ends in stalemate

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid cancelled each other out at Parc des Princes to ensure top spot in Champions League Group A remains very much up for grabs.

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