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IOL News
2 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
PSG lead new revolution rooted in youth, unity and smart spending
Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue, centre, celebrates with Joao Neves and Marquinhos after scoring PSG's third goal during the Uefa Champions League final against Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday night. Photo: AFP Image: AFP The revolution in Paris that led Luis Enrique's team to Uefa Champions League glory for the first time is being echoed across Europe, as even clubs that once embodied the Galácticos-era have abandoned efforts to 'buy' the top prize in European football. The PSG coach is now reaping the plaudits for building an energetic, youthful and dynamic team that is mesmerising to watch. It is built on teamwork and unity of purpose, rather than relying on the individual brilliance of former megastars, such as Kylian Mbappé, Neymar or Lionel Messi. Youngsters like Désiré Doué, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Bradley Barcola and Senny Mayulu have Paris fans salivating at the prospect of years of European dominance. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The change in direction at PSG, majority-owned by Qatari government-backed investment fund Qatar Sports Investments, is not unique. Barcelona won La Liga with a modestly priced squad — by their former lofty standards — and an increasing reliance on young, homegrown talent. Even the pioneers of the Galácticos-era, Real Madrid, are no longer throwing 'silly money' at the world's best players. Then again, they don't need to — playing at the Bernabéu remains the dream of countless players, particularly those nearing the end of their contracts. The relatively slow pace of deals announced so far in the current transfer market may indicate a more cautious approach to player recruitment, even among teams with clear squad gaps. The need to abide by financial fair play rules may be a factor, but it does not entirely explain the shift in mentality. Kylian Mbappe left PSG for Real Madrid. His former team seem to have only got stronger since his departure. Image: Ander Gillenea / AFP In England, traditional big spenders Manchester City recently withdrew from the race for Germany international star Florian Wirtz, citing an unrealistic price tag. That has left the door open for champions Liverpool, who are reportedly closing in on a deal worth more than £100 million for one of the most in-demand players in Europe. There was a time when such high-profile signings were considered the exclusive preserve of only a handful of clubs, but the times are changing. City also made no blockbuster signings during the January transfer window, despite being one of the more active clubs historically. Newcastle United are yet to fully flex the financial muscle of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), but that could change with a return to the Champions League for Eddie Howe's overachievers. The party has seemingly not stopped in Paris since PSG won the Uefa Champions League. Photo: AFP Image: AFP
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
2 dead, police officer in a coma as Paris descends into chaos after PSG's Champions League win
Two fans died and a police officer is in a coma after mass nationwide celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, European soccer's biggest prize, French authorities said Sunday. The fatalities marred what started as a night of exuberance after PSG clinched its first — and long-awaited — Champions League title, in a 5-0 win over Inter Milan. The Eiffel Tower glowed in team colors, and fans partied through the night in celebrations that were largely peaceful but degenerated into violence in some areas. A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the western city of Dax during a PSG street party after Saturday night's final in Munich, the national police service said. A man in his 20s was killed in Paris when his scooter was hit by a car during PSG celebrations, the interior minister's office said. The circumstances of both are being investigated. 7 PSG supporters block traffic in Paris, celebrating their team's Champions League title on June 1, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 7 Riot police descend on the Champs Elysees avenue during the riots after PSG's May 31, 2025 win. REUTERS A police officer was hit accidentally by fireworks at a PSG gathering in Coutances in northwest France and placed in an artificial coma because of grave eye injuries, the national police service said. A total of 192 people were injured around the capital, four of them seriously, the Paris police chief said. The team is expected to return to a big victory parade on the Champs-Elysees on Sunday afternoon, with up to 110,000 people allowed along the iconic, tree-lined avenue to see the victorious players. Later, the team will join fans packed into PSG's home stadium, the Parc des Princes, on the city's western edge, for a concert and light show and official presentation of the Champions League trophy. A wide swath of central Paris was closed to traffic for the exceptional day. The security measures are also impacting the French Open unfolding nearby. 7 Police shield themselves from an explosion thrown at them. REUTERS 7 PSG fans hold flares as they take over the streets of Paris in celebration. AFP via Getty Images 7 PSG's Joao Neves hoists the Champions League trophy after the final on May 21, 2025 in Munich, Germany. RONALD WITTEK/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Thousands of police are being deployed to keep order, and will employ similar tactics as they did Saturday night, Paris police chief Laurent Nunez told reporters. AP reporters saw tear gas used near the stadium and and water cannons used near the Arc de Triomphe to disperse rowdy crowds. In addition to the injuries and arrests, Nunez said four stores were looted overnight. Firefighters were so busy extinguishing garbage can fires in the middle of celebrations and dealing with other emergencies that the fire hotline was saturated. By 2 a.m. Sunday, a total of 294 arrests had been made, including 30 people who broke into a shoe shop on the Champs-Élysées. Two cars were set alight close to Parc des Princes, police added. 7 Masked individuals take over a street in Paris. AFP via Getty Images 7 Security was tightened up in anticipation of potential post-match violence and 5,400 police officers were deployed on the Champs-Élysées, other key parts of Paris, and its nearby suburbs. At the Place de la Bastille, there were joyous scenes as fans climbed onto the base of the famous column, singing, dancing and letting off flares, while those around joined in. At one point, motorbikes loudly revved their engines and the crowd cheered as they did laps around the column. There were no police nearby and, by 1 a.m., the atmosphere was upbeat with no tensions and plenty of singing. Nunez blamed the scattered troubles on ″thousands of people who came to commit acts of violence″ instead of watching the match. He noted similar unrest on the sidelines of prior celebrations in the capital, such as after France's World Cup win in 2018.
Asharq Al-Awsat
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
PSG Fans Invade Pitch for Souvenirs after Champions League Triumph
Paris St Germain supporters waited a long time to celebrate a Champions League trophy and when the occasion finally arrived on Saturday, thousands poured onto the pitch, with many taking home pieces of the goal and pitch as mementos of an unforgettable night. PSG stormed to a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in a one-sided final in Munich and after seeing their team lift the cup, large numbers of fans behind the goal streamed onto the pitch, with stewards struggling to maintain order. Police formed a cordon to keep them from going any further than the penalty area, much as PSG had done with Inter for much of the night during the game in an utterly dominant display. Many fans began tearing apart the goal net, while some ripped up parts of the pitch, with others intent on celebrating with the players who had just received the trophy. Fans were not alone in wanting to take home a souvenir of the greatest night in their club's history, with PSG midfielder Joao Neves also seen cutting off a piece of what little was left of the goal net. The PSG supporters created a deafening noise throughout the match and before kickoff as they roared their team on to victory. After the final whistle, they unveiled a huge banner in honor of Luis Enrique's daughter Xana, who died in 2019. While the pitch invasion at the Allianz Arena was peaceful, in Paris wild celebrations were marred by clashes with police.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-PSG fans invade pitch for souvenirs after Champions League triumph
Soccer Football - Champions League - Final - Paris St Germain v Inter Milan - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 31, 2025 Paris St Germain players celebrates with the trophy after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Paris St Germain supporters waited a long time to celebrate a Champions League trophy and when the occasion finally arrived on Saturday, thousands poured onto the pitch, with many taking home pieces of the goal and pitch as mementos of an unforgettable night. PSG stormed to a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in a one-sided final in Munich and after seeing their team lift the cup, large numbers of fans behind the goal streamed onto the pitch, with stewards struggling to maintain order. Police formed a cordon to keep them from going any further than the penalty area, much as PSG had done with Inter for much of the night during the game in an utterly dominant display. Many fans began tearing apart the goal net, while some ripped up parts of the pitch, with others intent on celebrating with the players who had just received the trophy. Fans were not alone in wanting to take home a souvenir of the greatest night in their club's history, with PSG midfielder Joao Neves also seen cutting off a piece of what little was left of the goal net. The PSG supporters created a deafening noise throughout the match and before kickoff as they roared their team on to victory. After the final whistle, they unveiled a huge banner in honour of Luis Enrique's daughter Xana, who died in 2019. While the pitch invasion at the Allianz Arena was peaceful, in Paris wild celebrations were marred by clashes with police. (Reporting by Trevor Stynes; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
PSG fans invade pitch for souvenirs after Champions League triumph
MUNICH: Paris St Germain supporters waited a long time to celebrate a Champions League trophy and when the occasion finally arrived on Saturday, thousands poured onto the pitch, with many taking home pieces of the goal and pitch as mementos of an unforgettable night. PSG stormed to a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in a one-sided final in Munich and after seeing their team lift the cup, large numbers of fans behind the goal streamed onto the pitch, with stewards struggling to maintain order. Police formed a cordon to keep them from going any further than the penalty area, much as PSG had done with Inter for much of the night during the game in an utterly dominant display. Many fans began tearing apart the goal net, while some ripped up parts of the pitch, with others intent on celebrating with the players who had just received the trophy. Fans were not alone in wanting to take home a souvenir of the greatest night in their club's history, with PSG midfielder Joao Neves also seen cutting off a piece of what little was left of the goal net. The PSG supporters created a deafening noise throughout the match and before kickoff as they roared their team on to victory. After the final whistle, they unveiled a huge banner in honour of Luis Enrique's daughter Xana, who died in 2019.
