Ousmane Dembele scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain in a 5-2 win over Monaco, in French Ligue 1 on Friday. The victory saw the French giants keep their position as league leaders. Gonçalo Ramos opened the scoring for the Parisiens, capitalizing on a Phillip Köhn error, but Monaco quickly responded, exploiting PSG’s mistake to level the game at the 22nd minutes. PSG lead was doubled with a goal from Kylian Mbappe just before half-time.
Dembele scored his first goal for PSG against Monaco – Getty image Ousmane Dembélé stole the spotlight with a spectacular near-post finish, making it three for his side. Vitinha also added to the scoring spree with a fine curling as the host maintained dominance in the game. Although Monaco, through. Nigeria-born Folarin Balogun, managed to narrow the deficit, Randal Kolo Muani widened the net further, with with a 90+6 minutes finish. PSG successfully secured all three crucial points in a clash against their title rivals.
Folarin Balogun unveiled as a USMNT player. Source: Twitter Arsenal are already preparing for life without Balogun and the funds could be spent before he even leaves. The Gunners have agreed to a £65m fee for Kai Havertz from Chelsea who will compete with Gabriel Jesus up top. Eddie Nketiah also remains at the Emirates and is expected to fill in as a squad member. That leaves no space for Balogun, who is keen on being the main man at another club. Football fans eagerly await the outcome of this transfer saga, as Balogun’s next destination could have a significant impact on his career trajectory. Whether he stays in the Premier League or moves abroad, the talented striker’s journey is set to continue with high expectations surrounding his future performances. 
Balogun played for the US at under-18 level, before switching to England’s Under-21s. He withdrew from the squad in March because of injury and will not play in the upcoming European Under-21 Championship. FIFA rules allow players to switch national eligibility before making a competitive senior appearance at international level. FIFA on Tuesday, May 16, announced that Balogun’s switch from England to the U.S. has been approved, paving the way for him to become US Men National Team (USMNT) next star striker. Speaking to US Soccer’s official website, Balogun said the decision was a “no-brainer” and he feels at “home”. 
He said; “When I broke the news to my family they were all just over the moon, especially my mom. She said, ‘What took you so long?’ “To represent the United States means a lot, more than people would know. I’m very proud and honoured to have this opportunity, and I want to give everything I have to make our team successful.” .@Balogun on what it means to represent the United States 🗯️ — U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (@USMNT) May 16, 2023 Balogun previously said he’s open to representing Nigeria. The prolific striker has scored 19 goals in 34 Ligue 1 matches for Reims this season. Following the switch, he is expected to join the U.S. team at the CONCACAF Nations League finals next month. 
