History of Paris Saint-Germain FC in Timeline
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a French professional football club based in Paris, founded in 1970. They compete in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, and play their home games at the Parc des Princes. PSG is the most decorated club in France, with 55 trophies. They are also the most popular football club in France and have a major global following. Their main rivalry is with Marseille, a contest known as Le Classique.
2 hours ago : PSG: Kolo Muani eligible for Champions League; Kvaratskhelia praises Enrique; Tottenham fans expected.
Randal Kolo Muani is cleared to play against Tottenham in the Champions League. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia thanks Luis Enrique. Around 2000 Tottenham supporters will be in Paris for the match.
1970: Club Founding and Celebrity Support
In 1970, Annie Cordy was part of an association of celebrities who contributed to the club's founding.
1971: "Allez Paris!" recorded as the club's first official anthem
In 1971, "Allez Paris!", recorded by Annie Cordy, became the club's first official anthem, a year after she was named PSG's official godmother.
1971: PSG's lowest ever finish
In the 1971–72 season, PSG's lowest ever finish was 16th.
1972: Stade Georges Lefèvre served as home ground for the men's team
Between 1972 and 1974, Stade Georges Lefèvre, the main stadium in Camp des Loges, served as the home ground for the men's team.
1972: Georges Lefèvre regularly hosted PSG matches
From 1972 to 1974, the Stade Georges Lefèvre regularly hosted PSG matches.
1972: Michel Fugain's Song as Entrance Music
In 1972, French singer Michel Fugain's song "Attention, Ladies and Gentlemen" preceded Phil Collins as the players' entrance music.
1972: Creation of New Crest
In 1972, after separating from PFC, PSG needed a new crest, which became the basis of the one fans know today, featuring the Eiffel Tower, fleur-de-lis, and the cradle of Louis XIV. This crest was created by Christian Lentretien.
1973: Daniel Hechter Designs Traditional Kit
In 1973, French fashion designer Daniel Hechter, who took over as president of PSG, designed the club's traditional home kit, featuring a blue shirt with a red vertical stripe flanked by two thinner white stripes.
1973: PSG played at the Jean-Bouin alternating home games
In 1973–74, PSG played again at the Jean-Bouin, alternating their home games with the Georges Lefèvre and the Parc des Princes.
1973: Debut of White Away Kit
In the 1973–74 season, the white shirt with blue and red vertical stripes down the left side debuted as the away kit.
1974: Stade Georges Lefèvre served as home ground for the men's team
Between 1972 and 1974, Stade Georges Lefèvre, the main stadium in Camp des Loges, served as the home ground for the men's team.
1974: PSG alternated home games at the Stade Jean-Bouin
In 1973–74, PSG played again at the Stade Jean-Bouin, alternating their home games with the Georges Lefèvre and the Parc des Princes.
1974: Return to the Top Flight
In 1974, after two consecutive promotions, PSG returned to the top flight and moved to the Parc des Princes.
1974: PSG returned to Ligue 1
In the 1974–75 season, PSG returned to Ligue 1 and has remained there since.
1974: "Reverse Hechter" introduced
In the 1974–75 season, the "Reverse Hechter" (red-white-blue-white-red) version of the jersey was introduced.
1974: Start of PSG's consecutive seasons in the top-flight
Since 1974–75, the Parisians are the club with the most consecutive seasons in the top-flight (51 seasons in Ligue 1).
1975: Foundation of Les Amis du PSG
In 1975, Les Amis du PSG, the club's first supporters' group, was founded.
1975: PSG began organizing the Tournoi de Paris
In 1975, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) began organizing the Tournoi de Paris, a prestigious friendly tournament in French football and precursor to both the Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
1975: PSG played at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir
In 1975–76, PSG played one last time at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir because the Parc des Princes was under renovation.
1976: Cheaper season tickets offered to young fans
In 1976, PSG began offering cheaper season tickets to young fans, who were housed in Kop K at the Parc des Princes.
1976: PSG played at the Stade Bauer
In 1976–77, PSG played at the Stade Bauer once due to construction on the Parc des Princes' lawn.
1977: PSG played at the Stade Bauer
In 1977–78, PSG played at the Stade Bauer once due to construction on the Parc des Princes' lawn.
1978: Creation of the Kop of Boulogne
In 1978, fans from Kop K moved to the Boulogne stand, leading to the creation of the Kop of Boulogne.
1978: PSG played at the Stade Bauer
In 1978–79, PSG played at the Stade Bauer twice due to construction on the Parc des Princes' lawn.
1981: White Shirt Became Home Identity
From 1981 to 1990, the white shirt, promoted by PSG president Francis Borelli, was the club's home identity.
1982: Coupe de France win
In 1982, PSG won the Coupe de France, marking one of the club's first major trophies.
1982: Parc des Princes Added to Crest
In 1982, an image of the club's stadium, the Parc des Princes, was added to the bottom of the crest.
1982: PSG's international debut
In the 1982–83 season, PSG made their international debut in the Cup Winners' Cup.
1983: First European campaign and another Coupe de France title
In 1983, PSG enjoyed their first European campaign and won another Coupe de France title.
1983: Back-to-back Coupe de France
In 1983, the Parisians claimed back-to-back Coupe de France titles, adding to their early success.
1984: Founding of the Tournoi Indoor de Paris-Bercy
In 1984, PSG founded the Tournoi Indoor de Paris-Bercy, an indoor football tournament held annually at the AccorHotels Arena.
1984: PSG competed in the UEFA Europa League
In the 1984–85 campaign, PSG competed in the UEFA Europa League.
1985: Foundation of the Boulogne Boys
In 1985, the Boulogne Boys, PSG's first Italian-style ultra group, was founded at the Kop of Boulogne.
1986: First Ligue 1 title
In 1986, PSG secured their first Ligue 1 title, marking a pivotal moment in the club's domestic success.
1986: PSG in the Champions League
In the 1986–87 season, PSG took their first steps in the Champions League.
1990: End of White Shirt Era
From 1981 to 1990, the white shirt, promoted by PSG president Francis Borelli, was the club's home identity.
1990: Removal of stadium image from crest
In 1990, the image of the Parc des Princes was removed from the crest, and the crest reverted to its original form.
1991: Creation of the Virage Auteuil
In 1991, Canal+ encouraged non-violent KoB fans to gather at the other end of the stadium, giving rise to the Virage Auteuil.
1991: Last edition of the Tournoi Indoor de Paris-Bercy
In 1991, the Tournoi Indoor de Paris-Bercy, an indoor football tournament founded by PSG, was held for the last time.
1991: Takeover by Canal+
In 1991, the takeover by Canal+ revitalized PSG, leading to a period of success in the 1990s.
1992: Start of five consecutive semi-finals
Between 1992 and 1997, PSG reached five consecutive semi-finals in European competitions.
1992: Radical Crest Modification
In 1992, the crest was radically modified by the club's owners, Canal+.
1992: PSG won the Coupe de France without conceding a single goal
In 1992–93, PSG won the Coupe de France without conceding a single goal.
1992: Phil Collins' Song as Fan Anthem
Since 1992, "Who Said I Would" by Phil Collins has accompanied the players' entrance onto the field, becoming a traditional fan anthem.
1993: Start of European Semi-Final Streak
From 1993 to 1997, PSG reached five consecutive European semi-finals wearing the "Hechter shirt."
1993: Goals conceded in the 1993–94 season
In the 1993–94 season, PSG conceded 28 goals.
1994: "White Hechter" debut
In the 1994–95 season, the "White Hechter" (white-blue-red-blue-white) version of the jersey debuted.
1995: PSG won the 1995–96 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
In 1995–96, PSG won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, becoming the only French club to win that trophy.
1996: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Victory
In 1996, PSG secured the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, becoming the only French team to ever win the competition.
1996: PSG won their first European trophy
In 1996, PSG won their first European trophy by defeating Rapid Wien in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final, allowing them to compete in the UEFA Super Cup.
1996: PSG won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
1997: End of five consecutive semi-finals
Between 1992 and 1997, PSG reached five consecutive semi-finals in European competitions.
1997: End of European Semi-Final Streak
From 1993 to 1997, PSG reached five consecutive European semi-finals wearing the "Hechter shirt."
2001: PSG won the Intertoto Cup
In 2001, PSG won their second continental trophy, the Intertoto Cup, against Brescia.
2001: PSG Reached European Final
In 2020, PSG reached their first Champions League final, losing to Bayern Munich; it was their first European final since 2001.
2002: Beginning of winning streak against Marseille
From 2002 to 2004, the club achieved eight consecutive victories against arch-rivals Marseille while wearing the Hechter shirt.
2002: Minor Crest Modification
In 2002, the crest underwent a minor modification, primarily the addition of a darker shade of blue.
2004: End of winning streak against Marseille
From 2002 to 2004, the club achieved eight consecutive victories against arch-rivals Marseille while wearing the Hechter shirt.
2006: Canal+ Sold the club to Colony Capital
In 2006, Canal+ sold the club to Colony Capital, a move that was followed by worsened situations and PSG spent the next two seasons avoiding relegation.
2007: PSG's lowest ever finish
In the 2007–08 season, PSG's lowest ever finish was 16th, escaping relegation on the final day.
2008: "Ici, c'est Paris" Trademarked
In 2008, the VA ultra group Supras Auteuil trademarked the motto "Ici, c'est Paris".
2010: 40th Anniversary Red Shirt
During the 2010–11 season, PSG wore a red shirt for home matches to mark its 40th anniversary.
2010: Death of Yann Lorence and Plan Leproux
In 2010, Boulogne fan Yann Lorence was killed, leading to the Plan Leproux, which exiled all groups from the Parc and banned them from away matches.
2010: Germain the Lynx Unveiled
In 2010, Germain the Lynx, PSG's official mascot, was unveiled during the Tournoi de Paris in commemoration of the club's 40th anniversary.
2010: "Allez Paris-Saint-Germain!" New Version Recorded
In 2010, a new version of "Allez Paris-Saint-Germain!" was recorded as part of the club's 40th anniversary celebrations and premiered at the Tournoi de Paris. The lyrics were rewritten with suggestions from the fans to the tune of "Go West" by the Village People, and is the current official anthem of the club.
2011: QSI pledged to form a Champions League-winning team
Upon its arrival in 2011, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) pledged to form a team capable of winning the UEFA Champions League, leading to massive expenditures on player transfers.
2012: Arctos Partners investment
By 2012, Arctos Partners owned 12.5% of the shares of PSG, while QSI held 87.5% of the shares.
2012: Last Tournoi de Paris
In 2012, the Tournoi de Paris, an invitational competition organized by PSG, was held for the last time at the Parc des Princes.
2013: PSG won eight consecutive Trophée des Champions
From 2013 to 2020, PSG won eight consecutive Trophée des Champions.
2013: Redesign of Traditional Crest
In 2013, at the request of the club's Qatari owners, the traditional crest was significantly redesigned to emphasize the "Paris" brand.
2014: PSG won five Coupe de la Ligue in a row
From 2014 to 2018, PSG won five Coupe de la Ligue in a row.
2015: Records set during the 2015-16 season
During the 2015–16 season, PSG set several records: collecting 96 points, their highest total in Ligue 1, while conceding just 19 goals; winning 47 matches in all competitions; and Zlatan Ibrahimović becoming the player with the most goals scored in a single season, netting 50 times.
2015: PSG won four back-to-back Coupe de France
From 2015 to 2018, PSG won four back-to-back Coupe de France.
February 2016: Group rejected offer for ownership rights
In February 2016, the Supras Auteuil group rejected the club's offer of €2,000 for the ownership rights of "Ici, c'est Paris".
May 2016: Formation of the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP)
In May 2016, former VA supporters formed the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP).
October 2016: Return of the ultras to the stadium
In October 2016, the club agreed to the return of the ultras to the stadium.
2016: PSG won the Coupe de France without conceding a single goal
In 2016–17, PSG won the Coupe de France without conceding a single goal.
2017: Goals scored in the 2017–18 season
In the 2017–18 season, PSG scored 171 goals.
2018: PSG won five Coupe de la Ligue in a row
From 2014 to 2018, PSG won five Coupe de la Ligue in a row.
August 2019: Agreement reached for slogan ownership rights
In August 2019, the club and Supras Auteuil reached an agreement for the ownership rights of "Ici, c'est Paris".
2019: PSG were runners-up in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League
In 2019-20, Paris Saint-Germain were runners-up in the UEFA Champions League.
2020: PSG won eight consecutive Trophée des Champions
From 2013 to 2020, PSG won eight consecutive Trophée des Champions.
2020: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance
In 2020, PSG reached the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in their history.
2020: PSG Reached First Champions League Final
In 2020, PSG reached their first Champions League final, losing to Bayern Munich; it was their first European final since 2001.
2022: PSG led Ligue 1 from the first to the final round
In 2022–23, PSG became the only side to have won the Ligue 1 title while leading the table from the first to the final round.
July 2023: Move to Campus PSG and First Game
In July 2023, PSG's male team moved into Campus PSG on July 10, completed their first group training session on July 18, and played their first game on July 21, a friendly match against Le Havre, winning 2–0.
July 2023: Men's team moved to Campus PSG
In July 2023, the men's team moved from Camp des Loges to the new Campus PSG facility.
January 2024: Academy and Women's team move to Campus PSG
In January 2024, the academy and women's team moved from Camp des Loges to Campus PSG.
2024: Construction of Campus PSG stadium after 2024
After 2024, the second phase of the Campus PSG project will include the construction of a stadium to complement the Parc des Princes.
2024: PSG won the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League title
By winning the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League title, PSG became the first French club to win the continental treble and the continental quadruple.
2024: PSG's best season to date
In the 2024–25 campaign, PSG had their best season to date, playing a record 65 matches, becoming the first French club to win the continental treble after claiming their maiden UEFA Champions League title, the league championship and Coupe de France, and averaging a record crowd of 47,639 per home league game.
2024: PSG celebrated their 51st consecutive Ligue 1 campaign
In the 2024–25 season, PSG celebrated their 51st consecutive Ligue 1 campaign, making them the longest-serving club in the competition.
2024: Most prolific season in terms of average attendance
In the 2024–25 season, the Parc des Princes had its most prolific season in terms of average attendance, with 47,639 spectators per match.
January 2025: Third-Highest Revenue in Football
In January 2025, PSG was reported to have the third-highest revenue in the footballing world with annual earnings of €806m, according to Deloitte.
2025: Champions League and UEFA Super Cup wins
In 2025, PSG won the Champions League, becoming the second French club to win the title, and the UEFA Super Cup, becoming the first French side to win this competition.
2025: PSG won the 2025 UEFA Super Cup
In 2025, PSG won the UEFA Super Cup, becoming the first French side to achieve this.
2025: First Champions League Title
In 2025, PSG won their first Champions League title as part of a continental treble, marking a historic moment for the club.
2025: PSG won their first Champions League title
In 2025, PSG won their first Champions League title, defeating Inter Milan in the final, and also lost to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final but won the Super Cup on penalties against Tottenham Hotspur.
2025: PSG won UEFA Champions League and Super Cup
In 2025, Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.
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