SpotlightGet French FootballUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Maupay rues missed chances after PSG display
Neal Maupay admits he wants to be like Harry Kane or Erling Haaland but was left regretful after a wasteful showing against PSG.

N. Maupay
player
Age
30
Club
Olympique de Marseille
Nationality
French
Opponent
Paris Saint-Germain
What happened. Neal Maupay started for Olympique de Marseille against Paris Saint-Germain, a surprise inclusion partly due to the club's austerity measures. He delivered a wasteful display and later expressed regret.
- Maupay said he aspires to be like Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
- His start against PSG was unexpected given Marseille's financial constraints.
- He was left regretful after the match.
“I’d like to be like the Harry Kanes, the Erling Haalands, but…”
— Neal Maupay
Maupay will look to improve his finishing in upcoming matches as Marseille deal with austerity measures.
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