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Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
A season to remember for Lee's PSG
AFC Kuala Lumpur Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in has become the second Korea Republic international to win the UEFA Champions League after his side routed Italian side Inter 5-0. The 24-year-old follows in the footsteps of Park Ji-sung, who won the 2008 trophy with Manchester United. Korea Republic international midfielder Lee Kang-in closed his 2024-25 season by winning a historic quadruple with PSG after they claimed the Champions League, the Ligue 1 title, the French Cup and French Super Cup. Lee, the 2019 AFC Youth Player of the Year, was on the pitch in 11 Champions League matches but was an unused substitute from the first leg of the quarter-finals onward and during the final. The Incheon-born Lee scored six times and made six assists in 30 Ligue 1 appearances in the 2024-25 season.
Korea Herald
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Lee Kang-in stays on bench in PSG's win in UEFA Champions League semis
South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in watched from the bench as his Paris Saint-Germain stepped closer to the final of the top European club football tournament. PSG defeated Arsenal 1-0 in the first leg of the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League at Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday. Ousmane Dembele's fourth-minute goal stood as the winner for PSG, who can book a ticket to the final with just a draw in the return leg at Parc des Princes in Paris next Wednesday. PSG's only other appearance in the UEFA Champions League final came in 2020, when they lost to Bayern Munich 1-0. Last year, PSG fell to Borussia Dortmund in the semifinals. PSG also avenged a 2-0 loss to Arsenal during the league phase in October 2024. PSG struck early as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia set up Dembele for the left-footed strike into the far corner of the net. Arsenal custodian David Raya did well to turn aside Desire Doue's shot just past the half-hour mark and keep this a one-goal match. Arsenal nearly drew level with Gabriel Martinelli's right-footed curler in the 45th minute, but Gianluigi Donnarumma was up to the task in PSG's net. Two minutes after the restart, Arsenal had a goal disallowed following a video review when Mikel Merino was ruled to be in an offside position as he headed home the ball. Donnarumma made another big save in the 56th minute, tipping a low shot by Leandro Trossard beyond the far post. PSG made three substitutions in the second half, but Lee remained on the sidelines. They missed a couple of chances to extend their lead, with Goncalo Ramos striking the crossbar from the right side of the penalty area, but still hung on for the narrow victory. Lee had missed about a month of action after suffering an ankle injury during South Korea's World Cup qualifying match against Oman on March 20. He returned in a Ligue 1 match on April 19 and appeared in another league contest three days later. However, Lee sat out both legs of the quarterfinals at the Champions League and was benched again to begin the semifinals. Lee will try to become just the third South Korean player to appear in a Champions League final, joining former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung (2009 and 2011) and current Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min (2019). Man United won the UEFA title in 2008, but Park did not play in that year's final. (Yonhap)
Straits Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Unbeaten PSG held to 1-1 draw at Nantes
Paris St Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday, keeping the Ligue 1 champions on course to become the first team to go unbeaten through an entire season in the French top flight. In a slow first half the hosts were content to sit back and play on the counter, but Vitinha struck a low half-volley off a Lee Kang-in pass to put PSG ahead after 33 minutes. Nantes looked more aggressive after the break as Jean-Charles Castelletto drew a fine save from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on the hour mark. Douglas Augusto finally found the equaliser seven minutes from time with a great shot from the edge of the box following a great run from Matthis Abline. Goncalo Ramos went agonisingly close to netting a winner for the visitors, but his stoppage-time header hit the crossbar. PSG, who wrapped up the title earlier this month, hold a 23-point advantage over second-placed Olympique de Marseille, while Nantes are 14th on 31 points, four points above the drop zone. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Unbeaten PSG held to 1-1 draw at Nantes
April 22 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday, keeping the Ligue 1 champions on course to become the first team to go unbeaten through an entire season in the French top flight. In a slow first half the hosts were content to sit back and play on the counter, but Vitinha struck a low half-volley off a Lee Kang-in pass to put PSG ahead after 33 minutes. Nantes looked more aggressive after the break as Jean-Charles Castelletto drew a fine save from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on the hour mark. Douglas Augusto finally found the equaliser seven minutes from time with a great shot from the edge of the box following a great run from Matthis Abline. Goncalo Ramos went agonisingly close to netting a winner for the visitors, but his stoppage-time header hit the crossbar. PSG, who wrapped up the title earlier this month, hold a 23-point advantage over second-placed Olympique de Marseille, while Nantes are 14th on 31 points, four points above the drop zone.
CNA
22-04-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Unbeaten PSG held to 1-1 draw at Nantes
Paris St Germain had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nantes on Tuesday, keeping the Ligue 1 champions on course to become the first team to go unbeaten through an entire season in the French top flight. In a slow first half the hosts were content to sit back and play on the counter, but Vitinha struck a low half-volley off a Lee Kang-in pass to put PSG ahead after 33 minutes. Nantes looked more aggressive after the break as Jean-Charles Castelletto drew a fine save from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma on the hour mark. Douglas Augusto finally found the equaliser seven minutes from time with a great shot from the edge of the box following a great run from Matthis Abline. Goncalo Ramos went agonisingly close to netting a winner for the visitors, but his stoppage-time header hit the crossbar. PSG, who wrapped up the title earlier this month, hold a 23-point advantage over second-placed Olympique de Marseille, while Nantes are 14th on 31 points, four points above the drop zone.
