PSG and Inter Milan Fans Clash on Subway Ahead of Final in Munich
PSG and Inter Milan Fans Clash on Subway Ahead of Final in Munich originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan also pits two of the most heated crowds in Europe against each other. Historically, there has been no significant rivalry between the teams, but today there are intense confrontations both on and off the pitch to see who lifts the trophy.
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European football is often surrounded by fights before important matches. Although such incidents are now rare near stadiums due to the strong presence of law enforcement, hooligans can still cause problems miles away from the actual game.
In a video shared on social media, Inter Milan and PSG supporters clashed in a brawl on the subway while heading to the match. In the video, French supporters were inside the train, while the Inter Milan fans were outside. The reason for the initial confusion remains unknown. In the same video, it is possible to see some supporters close to the brawl were trying to stay away from the fight.
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Both teams seek redemption in the Champions League final
Not only is this a chance for Inter Milan to redeem themselves for their loss to Manchester City in the final two years ago, but also an opportunity to lift the trophy after beating Barcelona in overtime with a historic goal.
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On the other side, PSG is a team that invested millions to build a team with the best players, but the project with Neymar and Mbappé does not go as planned, and they lost in the Champions League final to Bayern Munich in 2020.
A year later, the team makes another investment and signed Lionel Messi on the summer of 2021, but once again it didn't work out and the trio left the club, leaving PSG empty-handed - or so they thought before Luis Enrique arrived at the club and transformed the culture inside the locker room.
PSG and Inter Milan play two different styles of football. While Paris prefers to maintain possession and try to create scoring opportunities, Inter likes to sit back and wait for counter-attacks to try to score - but PSG also has the speed to score when the roles are reversed, thanks to players like Dembélé, and Kvaratskhelia.
Here's where to watch the UEFA Champions League final:
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Where to watch: Paramount Plus (coverage starts at 1pm);
Kickoff time: 3pm EST;
Live from Allianz Arena, in Munich;
Pre-match show: Linkin Park.
Related: Seven Things You Didn't Know About PSG vs Inter Milan Champions League Final
Related: Mikel Arteta to Support His Former Club in the Champions League Final
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
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