Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi takes a penalty that is saved. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as......

PIX: PSG's big money star Neymar shines on debut

Neymar regularly made himself available and his neat passing in small spaces gave PSG several chances IMAGE: Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar celebrates scoring. Photograph: Benoit......

Ligue 1: PSG close in on title with Cavani treble

Paris St Germain's Edinson Cavani celebrates with teammates. Photograph: Stephane Mahe/Reuters Paris St Germain took a big step towards the Ligue 1 title when Edinson Cavani's hat-trick inspired......

Ligue 1: PSG back on top with 3-2 win at rivals Marseille

Olympique Marseille's Andre-Pierre Gignac (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Paris St Germain during their French Ligue 1 match at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on Sunday.......

Bessat treble puts Lyon out of French Cup

Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Lyonnais were knocked out of the French Cup 3-2 at Nantes on Tuesday with Vincent Bessat grabbing a hat-trick in the last-32 game on a night of upsets. Bessat's fine......