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Business Standard
10 hours ago
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ICC chief Jay Shah meets UEFA President in Munich ahead of UCL 2025 final
ICC chairman Jay Shah met UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin in Munich on Friday, just before the Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena. Shah, who previously served as BCCI secretary, pointed out the value of engaging with leaders from other sports as the ICC works to expand cricket's reach globally. Earlier this year, he also held talks with former International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach in Lausanne. The upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will mark cricket's return to the Games—a significant step for the sport's worldwide growth. Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. It's always valuable to spend time with other sporting leaders as the @ICC expands our sport's global reach. — Jay Shah (@JayShah) May 31, 2025 Shah on meeting UEFA President Shah referred to the meeting with Čeferin as an important occasion to connect with sports administrators from other fields while the ICC advances cricket's international presence. He shared his pride in representing cricket in Munich ahead of the Champions League final and noted how such interactions help promote the game globally. A battle between European powerhouses The Champions League final on Saturday will see Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain face off for the top prize in European club football. Both teams have suffered defeats in recent finals: Inter lost to Manchester City in 2023, and PSG's only final appearance ended with a defeat by Bayern Munich in 2020. Despite big investments in star players such as Neymar, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, PSG has yet to win the Champions League. Now led by coach Luis Enrique—who won the trophy with Barcelona in 2015—PSG features a strong squad including Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Enrique is focused on bringing the trophy to Paris for the first time. Inter's pursuit of glory Inter Milan had been chasing a treble earlier this season but is now concentrating on the Champions League after narrowly missing out on the Serie A title and being eliminated in the Italian Cup semi-finals. Coach Simone Inzaghi praised his players' dedication and described reaching the Champions League final as a personal milestone, since he never achieved this as a player. Inter has lifted the European Cup three times, most recently in 2010. Both teams will put everything on the line in what promises to be a fiercely contested final.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jay Shah meets UEFA president ahead of UCL final, continues cricket's global push
Jay Shah (R) with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in Munich. (Pic credit: Jay Shah's X post) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in Munich ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2024–25 final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. The final is set to be played at the iconic Allianz Arena on Saturday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Shah, the former BCCI secretary, shared the news on social media platform X, writing: "Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin. It's always valuable to spend time with other sporting leaders as the @ICC expands our sport's global reach." — JayShah (@JayShah) The meeting is part of Shah's broader efforts to promote cricket on the world stage. Who's that IPL player? Earlier this year, he also met with former IOC president Thomas Bach in Lausanne in the run-up to the IOC Session. Cricket is set to return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, marking a historic re-entry into the world's biggest sporting event. Sai Sudharsan: 'County stints reminded me that basics are most important part of batting' Meanwhile, the Champions League final promises fireworks as PSG, under Luis Enrique, eye their first-ever UCL title and a historic treble, having already secured the Ligue 1 and French Cup trophies. Enrique, who previously won the treble with Barcelona in 2014–15, could become only the second manager after Pep Guardiola to achieve the feat with two different clubs. Inter Milan, aiming to salvage a trophyless season, reached the final after a dramatic 7-6 aggregate win over Barcelona. They are eyeing their fourth Champions League crown, having last appeared in the final in the 2022–23 season where they lost to Manchester City.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jay Shah meets UEFA president Ceferin in Munich
Continuing cricket's global outreach, ICC chairman Jay Shah met UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in Munich ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, which will be played at the Allianz Arena. Shah, the former BCCI secretary, met Ceferin on Friday. "Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. It's always valuable to spend time with other sporting leaders as the @ICC expands our sport's global reach" Shah posted on X on Saturday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fastest Selling Plots of Mysore from 40L | 40+ Amenities PurpleBrick Learn More Undo — JayShah (@JayShah) Shah had earlier this year met former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach in Lausanne ahead of the IOC Session. Live Events Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will see the return of cricket to the Games programme. PTI
News18
15 hours ago
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Jay Shah Salutes Armed Forces For Shielding Nation From Terrorism
Last Updated: Jay Shah praised the Indian armed forces for their bravery and saluted the country's soldiers for spearheading the fight against terrorism. International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah expressed solidarity with the Indian armed forces following their response to Pakistan's aerial strikes on Thursday in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Lauding the valour and commitment of the Indian forces, Shah saluted the country's soldiers for spearheading the fight against terrorism amid the tension with Pakistan. 'Our armed forces are our pride, and no words are enough to express their valour and commitment in protecting our motherland and people. We salute our brave men and women in the armed forces who are shielding our nation from terrorism. Let us unite to honour our heroes and build a stronger, more united India. #JaiHind," Shah wrote on his Instagram story. India's legendary spinner Anil Kumble also echoed Shah's sentiments and praised the 'unwavering courage" of the Indian armed forces. 'In uncertain times, one truth remains – our armed forces stand tall with unwavering courage. Their quiet determination is India's strongest shield. I salute every braveheart who guards our tomorrow. #JaiHind," Kumble posted on X. On Thursday, Pakistan launched aerial attacks on Jammu as well as several military stations near the western border, but India's air defence systems successfully foiled those attempts. Pakistan attempted strikes, involving drones and missiles, triggered blackouts and sirens across several areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Authorities urged residents to remain indoors and vigilant as emergency protocols were activated. The attacks seem to be in retaliation for Operation Sindoor by Indian armed forces on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, from where the attack on tourists in Pahalgam was planned. Terrorists killed 26 tourists – 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Amid the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, the BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL 2025 with immediate effect, albeit for one week. The board added that the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after assessing the situation. First Published: May 09, 2025, 19:33 IST
News18
15 hours ago
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Jay Shah Reaches Munich Before Champions League Final, Meets UEFA President
Last Updated: ICC chairman Jay Shah met UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin in Munich to discuss cricket's global outreach before the PSG vs Inter Milan Champions League final. ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday met UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin in Munich, two days ahead of the Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, which will be played at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, June 1. Shah mentioned that the meeting with Čeferin ahead of the big final was to ensure that cricket's global outreach continued. While cricket boasts a vast fan base, with millions following games, tournaments and careers of their favourite players, several parts of Europe still haven't immersed themselves in the sport. 'Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin," Shah tweeted on Saturday morning. Honoured to represent cricket in Munich ahead of the @championsleague Final and have discussions with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin. It's always valuable to spend time with other sporting leaders as the @ICC expands our sport's global reach. — Jay Shah (@JayShah) May 31, 2025 ICC has several global outreach initiatives which it uses to promote cricket. Its flagship community outreach program, named 'Cricket for Good', aims to use the sport's power to impact children and families worldwide, addressing problems like nutrition deficiency, education and child protection. The final will be a special occasion for Achraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan right-back, who won the Serie A title with Inter four years back. Hakimi is the best full-back in the world when it comes to attacking and he has scored or set up 22 goals this season. Federico Dimarco has a key role to play in Inter's 3-5-2 formation, in which his attacking contribution is crucial. However, he had a torrid time against Lamine Yamal in the semi-finals. Denzel Dumfries does the same job on the right as Dimarco on the left for Inter, with the Dutchman a marauding wing-back who offers so much to his team going forward, he has scored 11 goals this season. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
