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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Now is the time to get the trophy,' says Marquinhos on PSG's Champions League hopes
MUNICH, May 31 — Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident the French side will cope with the pressure in today's Champions League final against Inter Milan and put years of disappointment in the competition behind them by finally winning the trophy. 'The club has learnt as time has gone on about how to deal with games like these, what it needs to do,' the Brazilian defender told reporters in Munich on the eve of the game. 'A lot of things have changed at PSG since I arrived. There have been great times, difficult times, but tomorrow (Saturday) we have a glorious opportunity to do something remarkable and historic for this club. 'It will be my second final and I don't want to let the opportunity pass us by.' PSG's second Champions League final comes five years after a narrow defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich behind closed doors in Lisbon during the pandemic. Marquinhos, who is the elder statesman in the current PSG side at 31, is one of only two players who featured in the 2020 final and are still at the club — the other is fellow centre-back Presnel Kimpembe, now a peripheral figure. At PSG since 2013, Marquinhos has also been involved in some humiliating Champions League defeats, not least the infamous collapse against Barcelona in 2017, when they won 4-0 at home in the first leg only to lose 6-1 in the return. Luis Enrique was the Barcelona coach then, and is now on the PSG bench, in charge of a vibrant young side. 'We have a coach who is exceptional and has prepared us really well. Even if we are a very young team you can see how ready we are for these games,' Marquinhos added. 'I think there is a whole mix of things which have come together to bring us here in the best condition possible — the club has grown, the incredible coach we have, the quality players who have come in. I think that is why we are here today.' PSG lost in the semis last season before seeing Kylian Mbappe depart for Real Madrid, but without him they have won a domestic league and cup double while also knocking out three Premier League teams — Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal — to get to the final. 'Opportunity to make history' 'Now is the time to get the trophy and bring it home,' added Marquinhos. Alongside him was Ousmane Dembele, who has been converted this season from a winger into a lethal striker with 33 goals in all competitions. That has made him a candidate to win the Ballon d'Or. 'I am really proud to be here in the final. We have worked so hard,' said Dembele, who was sent off when PSG lost 1-0 to Bayern in Munich in the league phase in November. At that point there was a real danger PSG would be eliminated before the knockout stage, but the improvement since has been spectacular. 'It wasn't easy at the start of the campaign but we have changed the dynamic in the second half of the season and it is exceptional to be here in Munich for the final. We feel lots of joy even though we are going to take the game very seriously.' Coach Luis Enrique has the chance to win his second Champions League title, 10 years after getting his hands on the trophy with Barcelona. Then, as now, he came up against an Italian team in Germany, with Barca defeating Juventus in Berlin. 'Now I have 10 years more experience and I will just try to transmit to the players how great an opportunity it is for us to play a Champions League final,' said the Spaniard. 'We have the opportunity to make history, to do something nobody else has ever done for this club before, but at the same time we also have to manage our emotions so they don't become too much for us. 'I think we are prepared, Inter too no doubt, so I think it will be a really great final and of course the aim is to win it.' — AFP
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Presnel Kimpembe likely to miss the remainder of the season for PSG
Presnel Kimpembe likely to miss the remainder of the season for PSG After nearly two years away from the pitch, Presnel Kimpembe (29) will spend some more time on the sidelines once again. The Paris Saint-Germain defender is dealing with a right foot injury that will likely require him to miss several weeks, the club announced on Friday. Advertisement The 2018 World Cup winner with Les Bleus was unavailable for nearly two years after rupturing his Achilles tendon in late February 2023 during his side's 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Olympique de Marseille. In January of last year, he underwent surgery to repair that tendon and had only returned to the PSG lineup in February 2025, featuring in their 2-0 Coupe de France victory over Le Mans. The PSG vice-captain was on the substitutes' bench on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium when his team defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the opening leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie. Kimpembe's earliest projected return is in mid-June when Les Parisiens travel to Miami for the Club World Cup. He has only featured in two Ligue 1 fixtures this season and has not played for France since 2022. Advertisement Kimpembe has won eight Ligue 1 titles for the club and was selected to the Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the 2020-21 campaign, when they finished second. In December 2023, while still recovering from his Achilles injury, he signed a contract extension to remain in Paris until 2026. He last played for Les Parisiens was on April 19, when he came on for Desiré Doué (19) for the final nine minutes of their 2-1 triumph over Le Havre AC. GFFN | Joel Lefevre
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New EA FC Mobile TOTS Exchange leaks hint at Petit, Kimpembe, and KDB incoming
The Team of the Season (TOTS) event in EA FC Mobile 2025 is already shaping up to be one of the biggest spectacles in the game's recent history. After the successful debut of TOTS Lothar Matthäus (112 OVR) in the Exchange segment, leaks suggest that EA Sports is far from done. According to renowned EA FC Mobile leaker @madridistaa, several new high-profile players are set to headline upcoming TOTS Exchanges over the next two weeks, including an Icon, a Moments star, and one of the best current midfielders in the world. EA FC Mobile leakers hint at expected upcoming TOTS Exchange Players As per the leak, players can expect the following cards to arrive in the Player Exchange section of the game in the upcoming TOTS weeks: Week 1 Exchange: 109 OVR Icon Emmanuel Petit , and 1 06 OVR Moments Presnel Kimpembe Week 2 Exchange: 109 OVR Moments Kevin De Bruyne This leak aligns with the exchange pattern we've already seen, starting with Matthäus, who is currently available in the player exchange tab for users who own the 106 OVR Star Pass version, along with TOTS Shards and high-rated fodder players. With more icons and moments players joining the fray, the hype surrounding the TOTS Exchanges is only going to intensify. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chungcheongnam-do: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo ID 1917514532580372692 @ MadridistaaFC Can't fetch the tweet data. 0 0 Another credible leaker known as @mazen has further stoked excitement by sharing what are expected to be the full in-game stats of 106 OVR Moments Presnel Kimpembe. The French defender, best known for his physicality and defensive awareness, is predicted to be a center back card and could easily become a fan favorite thanks to his rumored well-rounded attributes: Pace: 100 Shooting: 52 Passing: 86 Dribbling: 94 Defending: 119 Physical: 121 If these stats prove accurate, Kimpembe would be among the most dominant defenders in the game, who could be perfect for holding the backline in high-stakes VS Attack or H2H matches. ID 1917540109253018044 @ mazenfcm Can't fetch the tweet data. 0 0 With De Bruyne (109 OVR) and Petit (109 OVR) expected to drop in the coming weeks, players should begin stocking up on TOTS Shards, high OVR fodder cards, and checking the Exchange > Player Exchange tab regularly. There's still no official confirmation from EA Sports, but given the leakers' history of accuracy, it's only a matter of time before these legends and stars join your Club Team XI.
