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Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, shares a joke with Thomas Bach, former IOC President, in the stand prior to the UEFA Champions League Final.
Paris St Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma during the warm up before the match.
Paris St Germain's Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue during the warm up before the match.
PSG fans cheer ahead of the Champions League final.
Fans of FC Internazionale show their support in the stands prior to the UEFA Champions League Final.
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- The Hindu
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