Di Maria Arrival Puts Pressure On Me - Pastore

Javier Pastore says the arrival of Angel Di Maria has piled the pressure on his place in Paris Saint-Germain’s starting XI.

The French champions began the defence of their Ligue 1 title with a 1-0 win at Lille on Friday in a match that proved to be far from straightforward.

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic injured and new recruit Di Maria watching from the stands, Laurent Blanc's men lost Adrien Rabiot to a senseless second yellow card inside the opening half-hour.

Javier Pastore Is The Best Player In The World - Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona proved a controversial and outspoken figure during his playing career, and his latest claims about who is the world's greatest player will surprise many. The ongoing debate usually surrounds two men Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

But Cantona has shunned both of those names in favour of Paris Saint-Germain's Javier Pastore, whom the Frenchman says boasts unique talents.

Angel Di Maria Transfer Difficult - Laurent Blanc

Paris Saint-German coach Laurent Blanc conceded Financial Fair Play sanctions have prevented the club from signing Angel Di Maria. Ligue 1 champions PSG and Premier League side Manchester United are reportedly in a tug-of-war for the services of Di Maria after Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti revealed on Thursday the star winger had asked to leave the UEFA Champions League winners.

The French capital club's attempts to sign Di Maria have proved difficult thus far due to financial implications for breaching FFP rules last season. PSG have already spent €58 million on defensive pair David Luiz and Serge Aurier, meaning Blanc must part ways with one of his prized assets before he can make a move for the 26-year-old Argentina international.