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France 24
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- France 24
Dominant PSG crush Inter Milan to end long quest for Champions League glory
Désiré Doué scored a brace as a dominant Paris Saint-Germain trounced Inter Milan 5-0 to clinch their maiden Champions League title, ending the Parisians' long quest for the biggest prize in European football. Désiré Doué scored twice to inspire Paris Saint-Germain to their first European Cup triumph with an emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in a one-sided Champions League final on Saturday. Doué, 19, produced a dazzling display, setting up Achraf Hakimi to open the scoring from close range after 12 minutes before doubling the lead with a deflected effort eight minutes later. He put the outcome beyond doubt with a crisp finish into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ran free to bury PSG 's fourth goal and substitute Senny Mayulu completed the rout. After losing in the final to Bayern Munich in 2020, Luis Enrique's side, who teetered on the brink of elimination in the league phase this season, finally claimed the trophy their big-spending Qatari owners have craved.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Champions League final LIVE SCORE – PSG vs Inter Milan: Huge clash on NOW as Doue DOUBLES Parisians' lead
FREED FROM DESIRE Champions League final LIVE SCORE – PSG vs Inter Milan: Huge clash on NOW as Doue DOUBLES Parisians' lead – stream FREE Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is taking place in Munich RIGHT NOW. Achraf Hakimi capped off a stunning move to give the French giants the lead after just 12 minutes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Moments later, Desire Doue's heavily deflected strike doubled PSG's lead as Inter made a horror start to the final. You can watch tonight's action for FREE via the discovery+ app/website, but you must make an account on the platform. FREE live stream: discovery+ discovery+ TV channel: TNT Sports 1 TNT Sports 1 PSG starting team: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue Inter starting team: Sommer; Dumfries, Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni, Di Marco; Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan; Lautaro, Thuram BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Follow ALL the action from the Champions League final with our live below...
Morocco World
07-05-2025
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- Morocco World
Hakimi's PSG Qualifies for UEFA Champions League Final
Rabat — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) booked tonight's ticket to the final match of the UEFA Champions League after clinching Arsenal 2-1. Playing at Paris' Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a statement of intent with a commanding 3–1 aggregate win. In a match that reflected PSG's prowess, the team's midfield maestro Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring with a thunderous volley in the first half — his first ever Champions League goal in 46 appearances. The Spanish international's strike settled early nerves and swung the momentum firmly in the Parisians' favor. Shortly after the interval, full-back Achraf Hakimi capitalized on a rebound following a missed penalty by Vitinha, shooting the ball past Arsenal's stranded keeper Aaron Ramsdale to double the hosts' advantage on the night. Bukayo Saka offered Arsenal a fleeting lifeline in the 67th minute with a composed finish, slotting the ball past Donnarumma after a slick build-up down the right flank, and thus making it 2-1. Prior to the game, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi said his team is willing to have a 'perfect night.' He said he and his teammate have a firm conviction that they learned the lesson from last season's heartbreak, making them 'sharper and hungrier' this time. PSG translated Hakimi's words into a win tonight at Parc des Princes, showing resilience and hunger for winning this year's UEFA Champions League title. As the final whistle blew in Paris, Parisians stormed to streets to celebrate the historic win, with shouts of joy reverberating around the stadium. Tags: Achraf HakimiPSGPSG HakimiUEFA champions league
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Andy Farrell ‘open minded' about picking France-based players for Lions tour
Andy Farrell is open to picking players based in France, including his son Owen, for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Farrell confirmed on Wednesday that Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman will be his assistant coaches for the visit Down Under – and then immediately turned his attention to squad selection. An initial long list of around 75 names was drawn up by the management team when they gathered together for the first time in London's Rosewood Hotel on Tuesday. Introducing our coaches for our Tour of Australia 🦁#WeGoBeyond #Lions2025 — British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) March 26, 2025 Included in the conversation were those competing in the Top 14, even though the scheduling of the French league means anyone appearing in the final would miss the first two fixtures in Dublin and Perth. Toulouse duo Blair Kinghorn and Jack Willis are the most likely to be involved in that game, while Kyle Sinckler, Courtney Lawes and Owen Farrell also play for clubs across the Channel. 'We're open minded about all of that,' said Farrell, who announces his final squad on May 8. 'We could have a conversation with some clubs over there, they might release them. These things will be ongoing. 'It's just the dynamics of what the team needs at the time when we get to the point of pulling the trigger as far as May 8 is concerned.' The identity of the three fly-halves is among the fiercest areas of debate, with three-time Lions tourist Owen Farrell in contention even though his debut season at Racing 92 has been affected by a groin injury and the Parisians' poor form. When asked about the possibility of taking his son to Australia, Andy Farrell replied: 'Same as everyone else. He's just coming back from injury. You keep an eye on everything, so yeah.' Every home country is represented in the Lions' coaching team except Wales, who were condemned to a second successive wooden spoon finish in the Six Nations having collapsed to 17 successive defeats. Farrell refused to consider nationality when choosing his assistants and will unapologetically adopt the same approach to squad selection. 'I know that's idealistic for everyone (to have all four nations represented), but surely this has to be done on merit for who fits?' he said. 'Imagine not going on a Lions tour because someone thinks that somebody else not as good deserves a place because of the (national) dynamics. Surely that's not fair.' Farrell insists there are four to six contenders for the captaincy, which will also be announced on May 8, and outlined the attributes he wants from his skipper. Ireland's Caelan Doris and Maro Itoje of England are the front runners. 'He's got to be highly respected within the group and a person who is more than comfortable of being himself within that,' he said. 'Obviously he's got to have the respect, not just as a player and not just as a leader within the changing room, but as a leader in the way that he handles himself in the entirety of what a Lions captain should be.' The Lions are considering staging a warm-up game against France on their next tour to New Zealand in 2029, the PA news agency understands.
The Independent
26-03-2025
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- The Independent
Andy Farrell ‘open minded' about picking France-based players for Lions tour
Andy Farrell is open to picking players based in France, including his son Owen, for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Farrell confirmed on Wednesday that Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby, John Dalziel, John Fogarty and Andrew Goodman will be his assistant coaches for the visit Down Under – and then immediately turned his attention to squad selection. An initial long list of around 75 names was drawn up by the management team when they gathered together for the first time in London's Rosewood Hotel on Tuesday. Included in the conversation were those competing in the Top 14, even though the scheduling of the French league means anyone appearing in the final would miss the first two fixtures in Dublin and Perth. Toulouse duo Blair Kinghorn and Jack Willis are the most likely to be involved in that game, while Kyle Sinckler, Courtney Lawes and Owen Farrell also play for clubs across the Channel. 'We're open minded about all of that,' said Farrell, who announces his final squad on May 8. 'We could have a conversation with some clubs over there, they might release them. These things will be ongoing. 'It's just the dynamics of what the team needs at the time when we get to the point of pulling the trigger as far as May 8 is concerned.' The identity of the three fly-halves is among the fiercest areas of debate, with three-time Lions tourist Owen Farrell in contention even though his debut season at Racing 92 has been affected by a groin injury and the Parisians' poor form. When asked about the possibility of taking his son to Australia, Andy Farrell replied: 'Same as everyone else. He's just coming back from injury. You keep an eye on everything, so yeah.' Every home country is represented in the Lions' coaching team except Wales, who were condemned to a second successive wooden spoon finish in the Six Nations having collapsed to 17 successive defeats. Farrell refused to consider nationality when choosing his assistants and will unapologetically adopt the same approach to squad selection. 'I know that's idealistic for everyone (to have all four nations represented), but surely this has to be done on merit for who fits?' he said. 'Imagine not going on a Lions tour because someone thinks that somebody else not as good deserves a place because of the (national) dynamics. Surely that's not fair.' Farrell insists there are four to six contenders for the captaincy, which will also be announced on May 8, and outlined the attributes he wants from his skipper. Ireland's Caelan Doris and Maro Itoje of England are the front runners. 'He's got to be highly respected within the group and a person who is more than comfortable of being himself within that,' he said. 'Obviously he's got to have the respect, not just as a player and not just as a leader within the changing room, but as a leader in the way that he handles himself in the entirety of what a Lions captain should be.' The Lions are considering staging a warm-up game against France on their next tour to New Zealand in 2029, the PA news agency understands.
