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  "title": "PSG start Ligue 1 defence with eye on Champions League hat-trick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/psg-start-ligue-1-defence-with-eye-on-champions-league-hat-trick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T02:39:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1514984/psg-start-ligue-1-defence-eye-champions-league-hat-trick"
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  "account": "Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are set to commence their Ligue 1 defense with ambitions extending beyond domestic success to a third consecutive Champions League title. Following a record-breaking 14th French top-flight triumph last season, despite prioritizing European aspirations, the team kick off their new campaign against Rennes on Sunday in hopes of a strong start. Head coach Luis Enrique asserts that no Ligue 1 campaign is easy, emphasizing that previous campaigns have been far from effortless. Last season, PSG's six-point victory margin over second-placed Lens was the second smallest margin they have faced domestically since finishing 19 points ahead of Marseille two years ago. The team has historically averaged a 10-point margin in title-winning campaigns and, after finally translating that success to Europe in the 2024/25 season, they aim to prove their mettle on the pitch once again.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain kick off their Ligue 1 campaign as overwhelming favourites to win a sixth successive title, but will have one eye firmly on their bid for a third straight Champions League crown.",
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