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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Barnama
YNWA As KL Kopites Bring Anfield Buzz To M'sia To Celebrate Liverpool's Title Triumph
Dataran 3 Two Square turned red on Sunday as more than 100 Liverpool supporters flooded the streets to celebrate The Reds' triumphant English Premier League title win. PETALING JAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Dataran 3 Two (3 Two Square) here was a sea of red today when more than 600 die-hard Liverpool supporters flooded the venue to celebrate the Reds' latest English Premier League title triumph. The event, organised by KL Kopites, the official Liverpool supporters' club, also featured a double-decker bus fully wrapped in Liverpool colours. Liverpool clinched their second EPL title in five years when Arne Slot, in his first season as manager of the Mighty Reds, guided his men to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on April 27 to take an unassailable lead with four matches to spare. bootstrap slideshow It was Liverpool's second EPL title since winning it in the 2019/2020 COVID-19-hit season under charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph is all the more special as it also saw Liverpool equalling Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight English League titles. KL Kopites president Sashidaran Nair said this is the first time they are organising a proper 'bus parade' ever held in Malaysia. 'The idea started back in 2020 when Liverpool won the league (under manager Jurgen Klopp). We had already booked the bus but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to postpone it. 'This year, we're not only celebrating, but also giving fans a real experience. Everyone can board the bus and take photos with a replica of the Premier League trophy on top of the bus,' he told Bernama during the event. He said the KL Kopites also gave away more than 40 lucky draw prizes, including match tickets to Anfield and signed jerseys by former Liverpool players Harry Kewell and Lucas Leiva.
Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Champions League Final Betting Odds, Picks: PSG Favored Over Inter Milan
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The biggest trophy in club soccer is up for grabs on Saturday at Allianz Arena in Munich. Today's Champions League Final between PSG and Inter Milan is a fascinating one, as the young French club led by former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique takes on Simone Inzaghi's veteran Inter Milan side. The latter also made the UCL Final in 2023, coming up just short in a 1-0 loss to a dominant Manchester City squad. PSG are the clear favorites in this matchup after dispatching recently crowned EPL champ Liverpool in the round of 16, Aston Villa in the quarterfinals and Arsenal in the semis. Inter navigated a difficult path of their own through knockout play. The Serie A club took down Feyenoord in the round of 16, Bundesliga winner Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals and high-flying Barcelona in the semis in an unforgettable 7-6 tie. The battle between PSG and Inter kicks off today at 3 p.m. ET. Champions League Final Betting Odds Below are the odds from three top sportsbooks in the two most popular markets for soccer matches: three-way moneyline and match winner. Champions League Final Moneyline Odds: PSG vs. Inter Milan The DraftKings, FanDuel and bet365 three-way moneyline odds below apply to today's result after 90 minutes (plus stoppage time). DK FD bet365 PSG +115 +115 +115 Inter Milan +240 +250 +240 Draw +245 +240 +240 Champions League Final Winner Odds Sportsbooks also offer each team's odds to raise the Champions League trophy tonight. In this market, how the eventual champ gets it done (in 90 minutes, extra time or PKs) doesn't matter; as long as you correctly pick the winner, your bet will cash. DK FD bet365 PSG -160 -172 -163 Inter Milan +125 +144 +130 How to Watch Champions League Final Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET Channel: CBS/Paramount+ UCL Final Betting Analysis: PSG vs. Inter Milan This year's Champions League final presents a fascinating contrast between a young, aggressive pressing team (PSG) and a grizzled Inter side that will likely start seven players who started for Inzaghi in the 2023 UCL Final vs. City. Under second-year manager Luis Enrique, this young PSG side suffered from the absence of Kylian Mbappe early this season, but it has been on a tear since the calendar flipped to 2025. They enter today's game as rightful betting favorites after knocking out three teams from the top domestic league in the world, the EPL, to reach this year's Champions League Final. PSG have gotten an outstanding season from Ousmane Dembele. The biggest reason they're the favorites is that outside of their inexperience (especially compared to their opponent in this match), there are no real weaknesses in the PSG lineup. Enrique's side features impressive versatility and depth at just about every position. Can PSG Make Likely Possession Advantage Count? Style-wise, it will be interesting to see whether Inter -- which will once again largely concede possession after Barcelona out-possessed them 70-30 in both legs of the semifinals -- can hold up against an opponent like PSG that typically controls possession. If Dembele and Co. control the ball for most of this match, their attack will pose one of the toughest challenges of the season for the stout Inter back line anchored by Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni. Inter Milan Counter, Set Pieces Top Concerns For PSG One of the biggest concerns for PSG (besides the challenge of converting their control of possession into quality shots on target), will be dangerous wing backs Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco on the counter. The speedy Dumfries in particular starred in the semifinals, with two goals and three assists vs. Barca in the UCL semis. PSG's other biggest weakness, on paper, is the way they defend set pieces. They gave up a Ligue 1-leading 11 goals from set pieces in domestic play this year. Inter are well equipped to exploit that issue on Sunday after finishing their domestic season with easily the most set-piece goals scored in Serie A (18). PSG vs. Inter Milan UCL Final Lineup, Injury News Both teams are expected to be at close to full strength on Saturday. The only injury concerns are regarding PSG backup defender Presnel Kimpembe and Inter reserves Piotr Zielinski, Yann Bisseck and Valentin Carboni. Champions League Final Best Bets: PSG-Inter I like Inter Milan to keep this one close and low-scoring for a while, but PSG have the better pieces, and I expect them to stay composed despite the relative lack of experience. Ultimately, if PSG secures the possession advantage it projects to have, holding on for 90 minutes against Dembele, Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue feels like too much to ask, even for a great keeper-back line combo like Yann Sommer + Acerbi/Bastoni/Pavard. The caveat here is the aforementioned set piece advantage that Inter have. If they can manufacture a goal off a corner or free kick, especially if they can get one early to take the lead, PSG could be in massive trouble. That being said, I expect a low-scoring game for 45-minutes plus until one of PSG's dangerous attackers (my money's on Kvaratskhelia) finally shakes free for a game-winner sometime around the 75th minute or later. With that in mind, a couple plus-money wagers I recommend include a first-half draw and a parlay of PSG to win the match with Under 3.5 Goals. First Half Draw (+115 at FanDuel) -- 1 unit Parlay: PSG Win/Under 3.5 Goals (+165 at DK) -- 1 unit Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
KL Kopites bring buzz to M'sia to celebrate title triumph
DATARAN 3 Two (3 Two Square) here was a sea of red today when more than 600 die-hard Liverpool supporters flooded the venue to celebrate the Reds' latest English Premier League title triumph. The event, organised by KL Kopites, the official Liverpool supporters' club, also featured a double-decker bus fully wrapped in Liverpool colours. Liverpool clinched their second EPL title in five years when Arne Slot, in his first season as manager of the Mighty Reds, guided his men to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on April 27 to take an unassailable lead with four matches to spare. It was Liverpool's second EPL title since winning it in the 2019/2020 COVID-19-hit season under charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph is all the more special as it also saw Liverpool equalling Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight English League titles. KL Kopites president Sashidaran Nair said this is the first time they are organising a proper 'bus parade' ever held in Malaysia. 'The idea started back in 2020 when Liverpool won the league (under manager Jurgen Klopp). We had already booked the bus but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to postpone it. 'This year, we're not only celebrating, but also giving fans a real experience. Everyone can board the bus and take photos with a replica of the Premier League trophy on top of the bus,' he told Bernama during the event. He said the KL Kopites also gave away more than 40 lucky draw prizes, including match tickets to Anfield and signed jerseys by former Liverpool players Harry Kewell and Lucas Leiva. Meanwhile, Jordan Chan, 47, who has been a Liverpool supporter since the 1990s, said he was excited to participate in the 'bus parade'. 'As someone who has supported Liverpool for a long time, this kind of celebration really gives me a whole new experience,' he said. Twenty-five-year-old Megat Amir Irham Ahmad Mahidin was just as thrilled to finally celebrate properly with other Liverpool fans after being unable to do so in 2020 due to the pandemic. 'I didn't get to celebrate our team's title triumph in the 2019-2020 season because of the pandemic and the lockdown. So, this time I want to celebrate non-stop with all the other Liverpool supporters who are here today,' he said.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
YNWA as KL Kopites bring Anfield buzz to M'sia to celebrate Liverpool's title triumph
DATARAN 3 Two (3 Two Square) here was a sea of red today when more than 600 die-hard Liverpool supporters flooded the venue to celebrate the Reds' latest English Premier League title triumph. The event, organised by KL Kopites, the official Liverpool supporters' club, also featured a double-decker bus fully wrapped in Liverpool colours. Liverpool clinched their second EPL title in five years when Arne Slot, in his first season as manager of the Mighty Reds, guided his men to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on April 27 to take an unassailable lead with four matches to spare. It was Liverpool's second EPL title since winning it in the 2019/2020 COVID-19-hit season under charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph is all the more special as it also saw Liverpool equalling Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight English League titles. KL Kopites president Sashidaran Nair said this is the first time they are organising a proper 'bus parade' ever held in Malaysia. 'The idea started back in 2020 when Liverpool won the league (under manager Jurgen Klopp). We had already booked the bus but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to postpone it. 'This year, we're not only celebrating, but also giving fans a real experience. Everyone can board the bus and take photos with a replica of the Premier League trophy on top of the bus,' he told Bernama during the event. He said the KL Kopites also gave away more than 40 lucky draw prizes, including match tickets to Anfield and signed jerseys by former Liverpool players Harry Kewell and Lucas Leiva. Meanwhile, Jordan Chan, 47, who has been a Liverpool supporter since the 1990s, said he was excited to participate in the 'bus parade'. 'As someone who has supported Liverpool for a long time, this kind of celebration really gives me a whole new experience,' he said. Twenty-five-year-old Megat Amir Irham Ahmad Mahidin was just as thrilled to finally celebrate properly with other Liverpool fans after being unable to do so in 2020 due to the pandemic. 'I didn't get to celebrate our team's title triumph in the 2019-2020 season because of the pandemic and the lockdown. So, this time I want to celebrate non-stop with all the other Liverpool supporters who are here today,' he said.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Manchester United stage comeback to beat spirited Hong Kong on Asia tour
Teenage striker Chido Obi spared Manchester United's blushes with a second-half double to inspire the troubled English Premier League club to a 3-1 win over Hong Kong on Friday night. Advertisement Hong Kong had taken a shock lead when Juninho latched on to a 19th-minute pass from Anson Wong Ho-chun to smack a low shot through the weak defences of Tom Heaton. It generated a giant roar at an excited, rain-swept Hong Kong Stadium. Obi, 17, began the fightback when he aimed a low 18-yard shot into the corner five minutes after half-time. With nine minutes remaining, the Dane glanced a left-wing Mason Mount cross beyond substitute keeper Ivan Ng Wai-him. Ayden Heaven headed home United's third at the death. Advertisement More to follow …
