The Argentine’s recent zest reflects his club’s determination to win the Champions League and their dominant league form gives them a genuine chance against ChelseaTo fully understand the love affair between Paris Saint-Germain and Ángel di María,a glance at the bigger picture is needed. Since the club from the French capital began to be financed with a flourish by the investment arm of the Gulf state of Qatar, their domestic dominance has nearly got out of hand. They have been title winners for three seasons in a row. The margin of supremacy over the rest this term means they could play in flip-flops for half of their remaining Ligue 1 games and still win the league comfortably. Their goal difference is on course to be preposterous.
The reason Qatar Sports Investments took over PSG in 2012 was not to become the best team in France. They want PSG to become the best team in Europe. There is a long-term strategy to be a brand worth one billion dollars and to win the Champions League, or the purchase of Di María from Manchester United was a key stepping stone towards that aim.
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Source: theguardian.com