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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Report – Inter Milan Held Emergency Transfer Talks After Champions League Final Debacle
Inter Milan held emergency transfer talks following the debacle of their loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInter1908. Advertisement Saturday's loss to PSG in the Champions League final exposed glaring faults at Inter Milan. It is not just that the Nerazzurri lost to the Parisians. They were utterly humiliated, looking sluggish and out of condition. This made it clear – the average age of Inter's squad is not sustainable. Wins over teams like Bayern Munich and Barcelona may have papered over some cracks. However, the Nerazzurri cannot hope to compete at the highest level with the players have now. Inter Milan Held Emergency Transfer Talks After Champions League Final MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale reacts towards Referee Istvan Kovacs during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by) According to the Corriere dello Sport, the Nerazzurri hierarchy reacted immediately after Saturday's final. Advertisement Club President Beppe Marotta along with Sporting Director Piero Ausilio spoke with Oaktree Capital representatives. It is clear that Inter owners Oaktree want to start investing in young players. And they are even willing to spend to do so. But senior figures at the club reckoned with the implications of Saturday's lost for the transfer market immediately after the match.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Who is the referee for Champions League final between PSG and Inter?
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final between PSG and Inter will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31 (June 1 according to IST). Who is the referee for the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter? Istvan Kovacs will referee the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter. An international referee since 2010, Kovacs will oversee his third UEFA club final. He previously officiated the 2024 Europa League final (Atalanta vs. Leverkusen) and the 2022 Conference League final (Roma vs. Feyenoord). This season, the 40-year-old has refereed seven Champions League matches, including the Liverpool-PSG round of 16 second leg. Istvan Kovacs in the Champions League this season Matches: 7 Yellow cards: 19 Red cards: 2 UEFA Champions League final refereeing team Referee: István Kovács (Romania) Assistants: Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi (both from Romania) Fourth Official: Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro (Portugal) Reserve AR: Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus (Portugal) VAR: Dennis Johan Higler (Netherlands) Assistant VAR: Catalin Sorin Popa (Romania) VAR Support: Paulus van Boekel (Netherlands)
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Who'll referee the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan?
UEFA has officially named Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs as the match official for the 2025 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. The high-stakes encounter is scheduled for Sunday, June 1 (according to Indian time), at Munich's Allianz Arena, with kick-off set for 12:30 AM IST. Kovacs will be supported by assistant referees Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi. This prestigious appointment marks Kovacs' third major UEFA final. He previously officiated the 2022 UEFA Europa Conference League final between Roma and Feyenoord and the 2024 UEFA Europa League final that featured Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen. With referees often finding themselves stuck in the middle of controversies, officiating the biggest game in European football is atask in itself. However, the introduction of VAR (Video assistant referees) have certainly taken some load off the shoulders of the on field referees nowadays with decision related to goals, penalties and direct red cards. A Veteran on the European Stage At 40 years old, Kovacs brings a wealth of experience at the top level of European football. A FIFA-listed referee since 2010, he has become a familiar presence in UEFA competitions. This season alone, he has been in charge of seven Champions League fixtures, notably overseeing the dramatic round-of-16 clash between PSG and Liverpool, where the French side progressed via penalties. A Historic Occasion The 2025 final in Munich will be the 70th edition of the UEFA Champions League final and the first to be held at the Allianz Arena since 2012. That final saw Chelsea defeat Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout, creating one of the tournament's most memorable moments. For Kovacs, this assignment solidifies his place among an elite group of referees who have officiated finals across all three major UEFA club competitions.
Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Referees named for UEFA finals
12 May 2025 20:05 LONDON (PA Media/dpa)Istvan Kovacs from Romania will referee the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan on May 31 in Munich, UEFA said on referee Felix Zwayer will take charge of the all-English Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham. The 43-year-old refereed last week's Champions League semi-final second leg between Paris St Germain and Arsenal, with May 21 in Bilbao to be his second UEFA showpiece having refereed the 2023 Nations League German was given a six-month ban by his country's football federation in 2006, having worked as an assistant referee alongside Robert was one of the officials who brought Hoyzer's match-fixing plot to light, with the relatively short duration of Zwayer's ban a recognition of that contribution. Hoyzer was banned for Peljto of Bosnia will take charge of Chelsea's Conference League final against Real Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Arsenal will be officiated by Ivana Martincic from Croatia. Sandro Schärer of Switzerland will be the referee for the men's Nations League final in Munich on June 8.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Champions League final referee is a good omen for Inter
Istvan Kovacs has been officially confirmed as the referee for the upcoming Champions League final between Inter and Paris Saint-Germain, which brings a good omen for the Nerazzurri given that an Italian side has gone on to win each UEFA final that the Romanian official has taken charge of in his career to date. Kovacs, 40, will be the man with the whistle for the Champions League final between Inter and PSG at the Allianz Arena on May 31. Advertisement Kovacs will be joined by Romanian assistants Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi, fourth official Joao Pedro Silva Pinhero from Portugal and VARs Catalin Sorin Popa of Romania and Johan Higler of the Netherlands. Why Referee selection is a good omen for Inter MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 06: Referee Istvan Kovacs shows the yellow card to FC Internazionale coach Simone Inzaghiduring the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on November 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) This will be the third UEFA final that Kovacs has taken charge of. In a positive sign for Inter, an Italian team has gone on to win each of the other two UEFA finals that Kovacs has officiated: Atalanta's 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023-24 Europa League final and Roma's 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the inaugural Conference League final in 2021-22. Advertisement Additionally, Inter also won their most recent game that Kovacs took charge of, which was the 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the league phase of this season's Champions League. Kovacs has refereed two matches involving PSG this season: A 1-0 loss against Bayern Munich in the league phase of the Champions League and the second leg of their round of 16 tie against Liverpool, which the Parisians won on penalties at Anfield.
