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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
PSG hero's home ransacked in shocking burglary attempt just hours after he celebrated Champions League final win
He is not the first PSG star to be targeted by thieves RUIZ RAID HELL PSG hero's home ransacked in shocking burglary attempt just hours after he celebrated Champions League final win CHAMPIONS LEAGUE hero Fabian Ruiz's home was ransacked by burglars just hours after he celebrated winning the trophy. The midfielder helped Paris Saint-Germain to an epic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Saturday's Munich final. Advertisement 3 Fabian Ruiz had his home ransacked after the Champions League win Credit: AFP 3 There were clashes with police during the team's trophy parade Credit: AFP 3 Fan turned up in their numbers to celebrate the iconic win Credit: AP Ruiz, 29, then enjoyed the victory parade through the French capital on Sunday. But the Spain international's mood was shattered the following day when two teenage robbers broke into his upmarket property in Paris' western suburbs. Luckily alarm systems alerted police to the brazen daylight raid just before midday. They raced to the scene, and arrested the two suspects in the act. Advertisement A police source told Le Parisien newspaper: "We found the player's home in total disorder. "The two minors had rummaged through every room before we caught them red-handed." Ruiz joined PSG from Napoli in 2022, and has since helped them lift three Ligue 1 titles and two French Cups as well as their first-ever Champions League. Capped 37 times, he previously played for Spanish clubs Real Betis and Elche. Advertisement PSG hold Victory Parade following Champions League win against Inter Milan His PSG teammate Willian Pacho had his home burgled in March while on international duty with Ecuador. Ex-Manchester United winger Angel di Maria suffered a burglary during his PSG stay in 2021. Widespread disorder broke out in Paris and across France as soon as Luis Enrique's side had wrapped up their record-breaking win on Saturday. Two people died, and hundreds were arrested. Advertisement But the direct attack on midfield ace Ruiz's home - even though unsuccessful - will particularly sicken the vast majority of PSG's fans.
Saudi Gazette
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Saudi Gazette
Laurent Blanc becomes first Frenchman in 30 years to win Saudi league
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Laurent Blanc secured the 16th title of his managerial career in style on Thursday night, guiding Al Ittihad to their 14th Saudi Pro League crown — and his first major trophy outside of France. With the league-clinching win over Al Raed in Round 32, Blanc became only the second French manager in history to lift the Saudi top-flight title, and the first in 30 years since Jean Fernandez led Al Nassr to glory in the 1994-1995 season. The former France international has now won domestic league titles with three different clubs across two continents. His previous honors include four Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups, four French League Cups, and five French Super Cups — achieved during successful stints at Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain. The 2024-25 Saudi Pro League title marks Blanc's first championship in charge of a non-French previously managed Qatar's Al Rayyan and French club Lyon without silverware, making Al Ittihad the third team under his management to win a took over at Al Ittihad at the start of the season with high expectations following a turbulent campaign, and under his leadership, the Jeddah club have not only reclaimed the domestic title but also reached the final of the King's Cup, where they will face Al Qadsiah on May his tactical nous and experience, Blanc has added another chapter to his legacy and in the process, ended a three-decade wait for French managerial success in the Kingdom.
