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Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Soccer with a legend: Watch the Champions League Final with David Beckham on Paramount+
Following countless rounds and close matches, the 2025 UEFA Champions League final is down to two teams. Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are the last teams standing as they'll play for the European Champion Clubs' Cup on Saturday, May 31 at Munich Football Arena in Munich, Germany. Looking back at both team's run to the championship round, Paris rolled from the knockout stage of the playoffs after ending the regular season at a modest 4-1-3. Watch the 2025 Champions League final on Paramount+ Inter, on the other hand, was one of the Champions League's best as they finished the regular season 6-1-1 before taking care of business in the playoffs. Alongside the typical game broadcast, which airs on Paramount+ on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, soccer fans have the opportunity to get even more analysis. The Beckham & Friends Live show allows fans to watch the final round with soccer legend David Beckham as he'll use his years of experience to breakdown every moment of the game. He'll be joined on Saturday by actor Stanley Tucci and director Guy Ritchie. Here's how you can watch the game live on Paramount+ and hear expert analysis from Beckham. The Champions League final is streamed live on Paramount+ where fans can watch the conclusion between Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Milan. Paramount+ has two options available for consumers. The Paramount+ Essential plan is $7.99/month or $59.99/year. With the essential plan, NFL on CBS & UEFA Champions League live is included, as well as 40,000+ episodes & movies. Paramount+ also has a subscription plan that includes SHOWTIME, which is $12.99/month or $119.99/year. The luxury of this option is it won't include ads (aside from live TV), you can download movies & shows and you can watch in 4K UHD, Dolby Vision or HDR10. Both plans include a one-week free trial.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Soccer with a legend: Watch the Champions League Final with David Beckham on Paramount+
Soccer with a legend: Watch the Champions League Final with David Beckham on Paramount+ Watch Beckham & Friends Live on Saturday, May 31 with guests Stanley Tucci and Guy Ritchie. Following countless rounds and close matches, the 2025 UEFA Champions League final is down to two teams. Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are the last teams standing as they'll play for the European Champion Clubs' Cup on Saturday, May 31 at Munich Football Arena in Munich, Germany. Looking back at both team's run to the championship round, Paris rolled from the knockout stage of the playoffs after ending the regular season at a modest 4-1-3. Watch the 2025 Champions League final on Paramount+ Inter, on the other hand, was one of the Champions League's best as they finished the regular season 6-1-1 before taking care of business in the playoffs. Alongside the typical game broadcast, which airs on Paramount+ on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET, soccer fans have the opportunity to get even more analysis. The Beckham & Friends Live show allows fans to watch the final round with soccer legend David Beckham as he'll use his years of experience to breakdown every moment of the game. He'll be joined on Saturday by actor Stanley Tucci and director Guy Ritchie. Here's how you can watch the game live on Paramount+ and hear expert analysis from Beckham. How to watch Champions League final The Champions League final is streamed live on Paramount+ where fans can watch the conclusion between Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Milan. How much is Paramount+? Paramount+ has two options available for consumers. The Paramount+ Essential plan is $7.99/month or $59.99/year. With the essential plan, NFL on CBS & UEFA Champions League live is included, as well as 40,000+ episodes & movies. Paramount+ also has a subscription plan that includes SHOWTIME, which is $12.99/month or $119.99/year. The luxury of this option is it won't include ads (aside from live TV), you can download movies & shows and you can watch in 4K UHD, Dolby Vision or HDR10. Both plans include a one-week free trial. Subscribe to Paramount+
Mint
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Best of the week: Milan vs Paris in Munich, and lessons for South Asia
This week witnessed escalating tensions between our defence forces and Pakistan. While that remains the main headline, it was also a week filled with significant developments. From the election of a new Pope to the suspension of the IPL, much unfolded across different spheres. For football fans, one of the highlights was the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Inter defeated Barcelona, while PSG overcame Arsenal in two tightly contested matches played on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. While these teams are globally recognised by name, in essence, it was Milan beating Barcelona and Paris defeating London (well, North London to be specific). Why refer to them by their cities? Because these cities span across national borders—they are not from the same country, but from different corners of Europe. The Champions League is more than a sporting event; it symbolises European federalism, a concept that gained prominence in the continent in the aftermath of some of the most devastating conflicts in human history. The UEFA Champions League predates the European Union but has long embodied the principles of European integration. Founded in 1955 as the European Champion Clubs' Cup, it reflects how European nations, despite vast differences in language, culture, and economics, have come together in peaceful competition. The tournament illustrates a functional model of unity where diversity is not only accepted but celebrated. In many ways, the Champions League is a metaphor for European federalism. It shows how shared institutions and rules can bind diverse nations through cooperation, mutual respect, and common goals. For South Asia—a region similarly marked by cultural richness but also deep political divisions—there is much to learn. A regional framework that encourages collaboration, cultural exchange, and peaceful competition, modelled after Europe's sporting and political integration, could pave the way for greater unity and long-term stability in the subcontinent. India saw 2.1 million excess deaths in 2021, according to newly released government data, offering the clearest official estimate yet of the human toll from the covid-19 second wave. Until now, the true extent of mortality remained unclear, with critics accusing authorities of underreporting and the healthcare system in disarray during the crisis. Mint's data editor Tanay Sukumar analysed data from the Sample Registration System (SRS), which shows total deaths surged from an annual average of 8.1 million (2018-2020) to 10.2 million in 2021. This excess, while not solely attributable to covid-19, points to massive undercounting: official covid deaths that year were reported at just 333,333, implying the actual toll was 6.4 times higher. Read more. Pain relievers, cough syrups, antifungal creams and other over-the-counter medicines could soon be available at regular retail shops, as the government finalises rules to expand access to basic drugs without prescriptions. While this promises greater convenience, especially in rural areas, experts and pharmacists warn of risks from misuse and self-medication. A final list of approved OTC drugs is expected soon, along with rules for licensing and labelling. Read more. Investors in BluSmart are in advanced talks to buy out co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi and his brother, aiming to restart the EV ride-hailing business after Sebi barred the duo for financial misconduct. The deal, led by BP Ventures, would protect investor capital, bring BluSmart cabs back on the road, and separate BluSmart from the promoters' other firm, Gensol. Legal and share transfer issues are being resolved as due diligence nears completion. Read more. HDFC Bank recently became India's second-most valuable company with a market cap crossing ₹ 15 trillion, fueled by a 35% stock surge over the past year. Once a laggard, the bank is now gaining analyst confidence following improved FY25 results and a projected 17-22% upside. After years of stagnation, HDFC Bank's tech upgrades, aggressive branch expansion, SME lending focus, and a recovery in its credit card business have helped reverse post-merger setbacks. Read more. Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is set to acquire a 51% stake in Yes Bank. This marks a major shift in ownership for India's sixth-largest private lender. The Reserve Bank of India has reportedly approved the transaction, with a condition that SMBC's voting rights remain capped at 26%, even if its equity stake crosses the majority threshold. Initially, SMBC is expected to invest at least $1.7 billion for up to 26% and gradually increase its stake to 51%, potentially through a share swap and the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in India. Read more. Statutory auditors of IndusInd Bank have uncovered discrepancies in how the lender accounted for microfinance loans, specifically failing to record separate interest income entries for individual borrowers, three people familiar with the matter told Mint. The anomaly, amounting to around ₹ 600 crore, was flagged during the audit of the bank's Q4 and full-year financials. Read more. Ather Energy's IPO, which closed on 30 April with strong investor interest despite a sharp valuation cut and continued losses, marks a turning point for deeptech startups in India. The Bengaluru-based EV maker's journey—from a student-led engineering hypothesis to manufacturing-intensive scale-up—signals that long-term, hardware-driven innovation can survive and thrive in a venture ecosystem dominated by software. Read more. India and the United Kingdom concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a Double Contribution Convention on 6 May, marking a pivotal moment in their economic and strategic partnership. After nearly three years of negotiations, the deal addresses long-standing hurdles such as carbon tax concerns and limited visa access for skilled professionals. The FTA aims to lower trade barriers, attract investment, foster innovation, and generate jobs across sectors like FMCG, healthcare, and technology. Read more. Salary hikes in India are likely to fall short of earlier projections, with consultants like Deloitte and Aon now expecting more muted increases due to ongoing global volatility, cautious client behaviour, and pressure from geopolitical and economic headwinds. While Deloitte had estimated an average pay hike of 8.8%, Aon had predicted 9.2%. However, actual pay hikes may be even lower in some sectors. Companies in banking, IT-enabled services, and export-dependent industries are especially exposed, prompting a shift toward performance-linked pay and delayed appraisals. Read more. In 2023, Pakistan narrowly avoided sovereign default after securing over $10 billion in bailout funds from the IMF and World Bank. The country's economy had collapsed under the weight of political instability, poor governance, high inflation, and dwindling foreign reserves. While some recovery has taken place, Pakistan remains dependent on external aid and loans from friendly nations. Tensions with India following recent terror attacks have forced Pakistan to divert scarce resources toward military mobilisation. India's precise and targeted strikes have raised the stakes, but it is Pakistan that faces the greater economic risk. Moody's has warned that any sustained escalation could derail Pakistan's fragile recovery. As the IMF prepares to meet on 9 May to approve more loans, one question looms: can Pakistan afford to pick a fight with India? That's all for this week! If you have any feedback, want to talk about food, or have anything else to say about our journalism, write to me at or reply to this mail. You can also write to feedback@
New York Post
30-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
How much are UEFA Champions League Semifinals tickets? See Barcelona
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. And then there were four. After the round of 16 and quarterfinals, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Paris Saint Germain and Arsenal FC are the final clubs that remain in the 2025 UEFA Champions League. That means there are just two games that separate one of these teams from hoisting the European Champion Clubs' Cup trophy. Advertisement The semifinal matches get underway Wednesday, April 30 at Barcelona, ES' Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys when Raphinha's FC Barcelona goes head-to-head with Lautaro Martinez's Inter Milan. 'Barcelona's Brazilian international (Raphinha) will be aiming to add to his impressive tally of 12 goals in the competition this season – only Lionel Messi (14 in 2011/12) has struck more in a campaign for the Blaugrana,' the UEFA reported, ahead of the showdown. One week later, Ousmane Dembélé's Paris Saint Germain and Bukayo Saka's Arsenal FC face off at Paris, FR's Parc de Princes on Wednesday, May 7 in their second leg. PSG took down Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg on April 29. Following the loss, coach Mike Arteta said 'if you want to be in the Champions league final you have to do something special, and we'll have to do something special in Paris to get there.' Advertisement Those who do end up doing something special in the Semis will be rewarded with at trip to the Final at Munich, DE's Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 31. If you want to be at any of these high-stakes battles, last-minute tickets are available are available for all upcoming matches. At the time of publication, prices for semifinal matches start at $664 USD before fees on Vivid Seats. For those hoping to see the finals IRL, the lowest price we could find was $5,280 USD before fees. Advertisement All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. UEFA Champions League Semifinal tickets 2025 A complete schedule including all upcoming games, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below. UEFA Champions League match dates Ticket prices start at FC Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Wednesday, April 30 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, ES $840 Paris Saint Germain vs. Arsenal FC Wednesday, May 7 at Parc de Princes in Paris, FR $664 2025 UEFA Champions League Final Saturday, May 31 in Munich, DE $5,280 (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Advertisement Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. UEFA Europa League 2025 Champions League too top-dollar for you? You can see the best of the best in the Europa League for a bit cheaper. Here's a quick breakdown of how much tickets are for all remaining semifinal and final matches. UEFA Europa League match dates Ticket prices start at Tottenham Hotspur FC vs. Bodø Glimt Thursday, May 1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, GB $160 Manchester United FC vs. Athletic Club Bilbao Thursday, May 8 at Old Trafford Football Groun in Manchester, GB $148 2025 UEFA Europa League Final Wednesday, May 21 at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, ES $2,246 UEFA Nations League 2025 Yes, there's even more elite soccer to be played these next few weeks. Here's what it will run you to catch UEFA Nations League battles from now until the cutthroat final. Advertisement UEFA Nations League match dates Ticket prices start at Germany vs. Portugal Wednesday, June 4 at Allianz Arena in Munich, DE $896 Spain vs. France Thursday, June 5 at MHP Arena in Stuttgart, DE $94 UEFA Nations League: Third-Place Playoff Sunday, June 8 at MHP Arena in Stuttgart, DE $896 UEFA Nations League Final Sunday, June 8 at Allianz Arena in Munich, DE $896 How to watch UEFA Champions League Semifinals For those watching from home, you can catch contests on CBS. No cable? No problem. Games can be streamed on DIRECTV. Huge NY/NJ soccer matches in 2025 Advertisement Can't make it overseas to witness these huge UEFA matches live? It's all good, fútbol fans. Over the next few months, FIFA Club World Cup will slide into stadiums all over North America including East Rutherford, NJ's MetLife Stadium starting June 15. Then, the New York Red Bulls have games scheduled all summer long at their home Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. Advertisement We'll see you on the pitch. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
