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2 days ago
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Inter Milan Midfield Trio Caught Like A Deer In Headlights In 5-0 Champions League Final Loss Vs PSG
Inter Milan Midfield Trio Caught Like A Deer In Headlights In 5-0 Champions League Final Loss Vs PSG Inter Milan's midfield trio of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Nicolo Barella were caught like a deer in headlights against PSG. This is the view in today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Simply put, Paris Saint-Germain completely overran Inter Milan in midfield. The trio of Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz were dazzling with their pass-and-move style. They always seemed to be one step ahead of Inter as they moved the ball around with ease. Meanwhile, the rest of the PSG team supported their midfield very well. The pace of the Paris Saint-Germain back four was vital for covering the spaces and allowing the midfield to play with freedom. Then, the PSG forwards interchanged constantly and put pressure on the Inter defenders, closing off the spaces. Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu & Barella Caught Out In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Final MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Nicolo' Barella of FC Internazionale in action during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) All this proved to be too much for Inter's midfield trio. Advertisement Henrikh Mkhitaryan showed his age in a way that he had never done against Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Then, Nicolo Barella's moments of real class were few and far between. PSG did not give the 28-year-old any space, whilst he wasn't able to force the issue. And Hakan Calhanoglu had even less time and space on the ball. The Parisians made sure to constantly harass the former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. Therefore, his passes were mostly sideways and backwards, and when he played the ball forward it rarely came off.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Inter Milan feels pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains
MUNICH (AP) — Inter Milan's heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzurri. Inter staged an improbable comeback to beat Barcelona 7-6 over two pulsating semifinal legs. But there was no sign of that audacity or confidence on Saturday in Munich, where PSG romped to a 5-0 victory for the biggest winning margin in a European Cup final. 'It shouldn't overshadow the season we've had. You just need to think of the journey we've been on in the Champions League,' said Inter president Giuseppe Marotta, whose team also knocked out Feyenoord and Bayern Munich. Inter suffered its second defeat in the final in three years after losing the 2023 showpiece to Manchester City in Lisbon. 'The image that remains cancels a bit the great season that we have had,' Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella said. 'Because unfortunately, in life, as in soccer, what happens last is what we are left with.' That impression was one of a team that simply failed to match PSG's early intensity. PSG players looked sharper and hungrier, while Inter players gave the ball away with passes that failed to reach their intended recipient. Inter 'keeper Yann Sommer kicked the ball out of play twice early. It was no surprise when Achraf Hakimi broke the deadlock against his former side. Hakimi didn't celebrate but the PSG fans did. Their party was just beginning. Désiré Doué scored twice, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ended the game as a contest, and Senny Mayulu completed the rout three minutes after going on as a substitute. 'They were stronger than us in everything, tactically, in their determination, they wanted it more, so we have to congratulate the opponents,' Barella said. 'At times, blows like this happen, you need to get back up, roll up your sleeves and try to take Inter back up to where it deserves to be.' Marcus Thuram had Inter's best chances, going close with a header in the first half, then forcing a good save from the otherwise untroubled Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 75th. There was no spirited comeback, no spectacular 'remontada' as against Barcelona. 'We didn't play a great final,' Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said. 'That said, I've thanked the players for this season, and I'm proud to be their coach. It's disappointing, but it doesn't erase what we've done.' Barella referred to getting to two finals in three years and exceeding expectations in recent years. 'We had a lot of games like against Bayern, like against Barcelona, where we said the heart mattered much more than the tactics,' he added. 'Today, unfortunately, we lacked an important quality.' Inter announced before the game that its former club president, Ernesto Pellegrini, died aged 84. ___ AP soccer:
Fox Sports
2 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Inter Milan feels pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains
Associated Press MUNICH (AP) — Inter Milan's heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzurri. Inter staged an improbable comeback to beat Barcelona 7-6 over two pulsating semifinal legs. But there was no sign of that audacity or confidence on Saturday in Munich, where PSG romped to a 5-0 victory for the biggest winning margin in a European Cup final. 'It shouldn't overshadow the season we've had. You just need to think of the journey we've been on in the Champions League,' said Inter president Giuseppe Marotta, whose team also knocked out Feyenoord and Bayern Munich. Inter suffered its second defeat in the final in three years after losing the 2023 showpiece to Manchester City in Lisbon. 'The image that remains cancels a bit the great season that we have had,' Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella said. 'Because unfortunately, in life, as in soccer, what happens last is what we are left with.' That impression was one of a team that simply failed to match PSG's early intensity. PSG players looked sharper and hungrier, while Inter players gave the ball away with passes that failed to reach their intended recipient. Inter 'keeper Yann Sommer kicked the ball out of play twice early. It was no surprise when Achraf Hakimi broke the deadlock against his former side. Hakimi didn't celebrate but the PSG fans did. Their party was just beginning. Desire Doue scored twice, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ended the game as a contest, and Senny Mayulu completed the rout three minutes after going on as a substitute. 'They were stronger than us in everything, tactically, in their determination, they wanted it more, so we have to congratulate the opponents,' Barella said. 'At times, blows like this happen, you need to get back up, roll up your sleeves and try to take Inter back up to where it deserves to be.' Marcus Thuram had Inter's best chances, going close with a header in the first half, then forcing a good save from the otherwise untroubled Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 75th. There was no spirited comeback, no spectacular 'remontada' as against Barcelona. 'We didn't play a great final,' Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said. 'That said, I've thanked the players for this season, and I'm proud to be their coach. It's disappointing, but it doesn't erase what we've done.' Barella referred to getting to two finals in three years and exceeding expectations in recent years. 'We had a lot of games like against Bayern, like against Barcelona, where we said the heart mattered much more than the tactics," he added. 'Today, unfortunately, we lacked an important quality.' Inter announced before the game that its former club president, Ernesto Pellegrini, died aged 84. ___ AP soccer: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Inter Milan feels pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains
MUNICH (AP) — Inter Milan's heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzurri. Inter staged an improbable comeback to beat Barcelona 7-6 over two pulsating semifinal legs. But there was no sign of that audacity or confidence on Saturday in Munich, where PSG romped to a 5-0 victory for the biggest winning margin in a European Cup final. 'It shouldn't overshadow the season we've had. You just need to think of the journey we've been on in the Champions League,' said Inter president Giuseppe Marotta, whose team also knocked out Feyenoord and Bayern Munich. Inter suffered its second defeat in the final in three years after losing the 2023 showpiece to Manchester City in Lisbon. 'The image that remains cancels a bit the great season that we have had,' Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella said. 'Because unfortunately, in life, as in soccer, what happens last is what we are left with.' That impression was one of a team that simply failed to match PSG's early intensity. PSG players looked sharper and hungrier, while Inter players gave the ball away with passes that failed to reach their intended recipient. Inter 'keeper Yann Sommer kicked the ball out of play twice early. It was no surprise when Achraf Hakimi broke the deadlock against his former side. Hakimi didn't celebrate but the PSG fans did. Their party was just beginning. Désiré Doué scored twice, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ended the game as a contest, and Senny Mayulu completed the rout three minutes after going on as a substitute. 'They were stronger than us in everything, tactically, in their determination, they wanted it more, so we have to congratulate the opponents,' Barella said. 'At times, blows like this happen, you need to get back up, roll up your sleeves and try to take Inter back up to where it deserves to be.' Marcus Thuram had Inter's best chances, going close with a header in the first half, then forcing a good save from the otherwise untroubled Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 75th. There was no spirited comeback, no spectacular 'remontada' as against Barcelona. 'We didn't play a great final,' Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said. 'That said, I've thanked the players for this season, and I'm proud to be their coach. It's disappointing, but it doesn't erase what we've done.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Barella referred to getting to two finals in three years and exceeding expectations in recent years. 'We had a lot of games like against Bayern, like against Barcelona, where we said the heart mattered much more than the tactics,' he added. 'Today, unfortunately, we lacked an important quality.' Inter announced before the game that its former club president, Ernesto Pellegrini, died aged 84. ___ AP soccer:
Metro
2 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Why Inter are wearing yellow in Champions League final vs PSG
Inter have opted to wear their striking yellow third kit for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night. The Serie A club are famous for their black and blue striped home shirt they've worn for decades. But with PSG named as the home team for Saturday's final in Munich, Inter are unable to wear their home strip due to a kit clash with the French champions. Inter have a white away shirt which they have worn on three occasions in the Champions League this season. The first ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in December and for their next away game in Europe, Inter switched to their third yellow kit and went on to secure a 1-0 win against Sparta Prague. Inter continued this for the knockout stage as they wore the yellow strip for their 2-0 win away to Feyenoord in the last-16 stage. The Italian club wore their home shirt away to Bayern Munich in the quarter final but for the away leg of their semi-final against Barcelona which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, Inter opted to revert back to their white away kit. Inter were given the choice of wearing their white away shirt or their yellow third strip for the Champions League final by UEFA. The Serie A runners-up did not give an official reason for their decision but they have won both of their games in their yellow third kit in the Champions League this season. When asked about the decision to wear the third kit for the final, Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella dismissed suggestions that there was any superstition involved. 'We had a chat, there were a number of options on the table and we went for the yellow shirt,' Barella said. 'Nothing more than that, it's a shirt that we like and so we hope that this jersey can help us as well in this final.' Inter also released a statement on their choice of kit for the final which read: 'Ahead of the big game, UEFA has declared the kits that the two teams will wear: PSG, who are officially the home side, as established in the tournament brackets months ago, will play in their traditional Home Kit which is blue, red and white, the same colours that represent Paris. More Trending 'More specifically, Luis Enrique's side will wear the blue shirt with a red line running through the centre, with blue shorts and socks, and white details all through the kits. The goalkeeper will be dressed in all-green. 'Inter, the official away side, will play in this season's Third Kit. Simone Inzaghi's boys will therefore wear the yellow kit with a design based on symbols referring to the city of Milan, all in black. This will be the kit for the ten outfield players: the Inter goalkeeper, however, will wear an all-orange kit. 'The tones that have represented the colour of the Clubs' third kit for many years are very much back for the 2024/25 season. During this year's Champions League, the Nerazzurri have worn this kit in their away game against Sparta Prague on Matchday 7 of the Legaue Phase (0-1, Lautaro) and in our win against Feyenoord in Rotterdam in the first leg of the Round of 16 (0-2, Thuram, Lautaro). 'Inter will wear yellow shorts and socks to match the shirt. The small new detail that will be added will be the special writing above the club's logo, referring to the extraordinary occasion that the kit is being used for: FINAL MUNICH 2025 – Munich Football Arena 31 May – Paris Saint-Germain VS FC Internazionale Milano.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: PSG vs Inter Milan LIVE SCORE: Champions League final goals and updates MORE: PSG vs Inter Milan: Predicted lineups and teams for Champions League final MORE: Inter Milan in mourning hours before Champions League final as former president dies
