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PSG vs Inter Milan: Who will win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League final?
By Aman Shukla Published on May 31, 2025, 09:57 IST The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Inter Milan in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League Final at the Allianz Arena in Munich this Saturday. With both teams in red-hot form, fans around the world eagerly await to see who will lift the prestigious European trophy. Inter Milan Recent Form Inter Milan have had an impressive season, narrowly missing out on the Serie A title by just one point. Under Simone Inzaghi's leadership, the Nerazzurri have combined tactical discipline with attacking flair. A comfortable 2-0 win over Como in their last domestic fixture shows they're in strong form heading into the final. Predicted Inter Lineup (3-5-2) Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Çalhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martínez PSG Recent Form PSG are aiming to win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. After claiming the Ligue 1 crown and defeating Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final, the Parisian giants are full of confidence. Luis Enrique has brought balance and resilience to a team long criticized for underperforming on Europe's biggest stage. Predicted PSG Lineup (4-3-3) Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia Prediction: Who Will Win the Champions League Final? While Inter Milan bring experience and structure, PSG have the flair and momentum of a team on the rise. If Luis Enrique's side can handle the occasion and execute their game plan, this could finally be PSG's year to lift the Champions League trophy. However, Inter's experience in knockout football and their tactical discipline make this a very close contest. Final Prediction: PSG 2-1 Inter Milan (After Extra Time) Champions LeagueInter MilanPSG Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
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- Daily Mirror
'Man Utd tried to sign me several times – I knew they were still at the top'
Marko Arnautovic had enjoyed six seasons of Premier League football before Manchester United came in for him after a successful spell at Bologna, but the Austrian rejected a move to Old Trafford Marko Arnautovic already admitted he was subject to numerous overtures from Manchester United - but decided to decline an offer to join the Premier League giants. The Inter Milan forward is gearing up for the Champions League final on Saturday, where the Italian giants take on Paris Saint-Germain. A win for the Nerazzurri would see Arnautovic capture his second UCL medal with the Serie A side, having been part of their last triumph in the competition in the 2009/10 season. The Austria international played just three times during his first stint with Inter but made a name for himself during his four-year spell with Stoke City. His performances led him to a move to West Ham, where he hit double digits in goals in both seasons he spent in London before earning a big-money transfer to Chinese side Shanghai Port. A return to Italy beckoned in 2021 with Bologna as Arnautovic, who was 33 at the time, enjoyed a career-best season with 14 goals in 33 games before following that up with 10 goals in 22 games in his second campaign. With that came summer interest from United, who had just appointed Erik ten Hag. Reports of the forward potentially arriving at Old Trafford weren't well received by sections of fans, with the club then reportedly pulling out due to the feedback they received despite tabling a bid worth £7.6 million. However, Arnautovic's agent set the record straight and claimed that it was his player who turned down a move to United, with the forward himself backing up the story in 2022. " Manchester United tried to sign me several times," Arnautovic told Laola1. "And it was a difficult decision to stay in Italy because my family wanted to return to England. "For me, it's clear that the Red Devils remain at the top of the universe. And Bologna, as a name, are not. But that's fine. Here everything is calm, you have time for yourself and no stress. This is only good for me." The interest in signing the forward was due to the possible departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was said to have wanted to depart Old Trafford after failing to qualify for the Champions League. While the Portuguese legend remained in Manchester beyond the summer, his relationship with Ten Hag deteriorated, leading to the striker conducting a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he slammed his then-manager. "He doesn't respect [me] the way I should deserve [to be respected]," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said of the Dutchman. "But it is what it is. This is why probably, the game against Tottenham, I left. "Excuses, I see as excuses. I saw many things that, I don't want to criticise him. He can have [a] different opinion than me. They choose the players that they think is better for the team. I respect that but excuses all the time you know; the excuses have short legs, cannot excuse all the time, which is things that don't make sense." Ronaldo eventually left for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in January 2023 after his United contract was ripped up shortly after his interview. Fast-forward two years, and the 40-year-old's time in the Middle East looks to be coming to an end after a social media post sparked doubts over his future. After Al-Nassr's last game of the season, where they lost 3-2 to Al-Fateh, Ronaldo posted a snap of himself on the pitch with a caption that read: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
New Straits Times
2 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Inzaghi eyes glory as Inter face PSG in Champions League final
MUNICH: Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich. "It is always hugely exciting before every Champions League match, and especially when it is the final. We fully deserve to be here because we have shown huge desire right from our very first match in Manchester," Inzaghi told reporters at the Allianz Arena, where the final will be played. Inter's European campaign began with a 0-0 draw away to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in September, in a rematch with the team that beat them narrowly in the 2023 final in Istanbul. The Nerazzurri finished fourth in the 36-team league phase, losing just once and conceding only one goal in eight matches. They then beat Feyenoord in the last 16 before seeing off two of the tournament favourites, Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals and Barcelona in an epic last-four tie. "These have been great opponents, so our place here is merited even though we know we still have to take the last step, which is the most important one," added Inzaghi, who brushed off questions about his future amid speculation he could depart following the final. It is likely that seven of the players who started the final against City two years ago will again line up for Inter at kick-off against a youthful PSG, with the Italian team's extra experience something that could help them. "Every game is different, and finals can be decided by key moments," he said ahead of the clash with the French side who have, like City, become one of the wealthiest superpowers in the European game over the last decade. "Two years ago we were not the favourites but we went toe to toe with City on the pitch and maybe we could have deserved more." One of the grand old names of the European game, Inter will now have another chance to win their fourth title, following victories in 1964, 1965 and 2010. However, they must pick themselves up from the disappointment of losing out to Napoli for the Serie A crown last weekend. "The mental side of the game is important. The players have worked very hard and of course we have put that domestic disappointment to one side," said Inzaghi, who has a fully fit squad to choose from.
Express Tribune
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Milan turn to old boy Allegri
Massimiliano Allegri reacts before the Coppa Italia match last year, he was Juventus coach then. PHOTO: REUTERS Massimiliano Allegri returned to AC Milan on Friday as the ailing seven-time European champions try once again to rebuild following an awful season, on a busy day for managerial moves in Serie A. Milan have turned to serial winner Allegri in their hour of need following the expected sacking of Sergio Conceicao, who leaves the San Siro club after five miserable months in charge. Milan did not reveal details of the deal but Italian media widely report that Allegri has signed a two-year contract worth five million euros a season, with the option to extend for a further two years. Allegri has become the fourth coach in a year for Milan, who finished this past Serie A season in eighth place and missed out on European football for next term. The 57-year-old led Milan to the 2011 Scudetto in his first stint in charge, between 2010 and 2014, and he was their coach for one of the most infamous episodes in recent Serie A history. Milan were beating Juventus, rivals for the 2012 league title, 1-0 in February that year when a Sulley Muntari goal was not given despite the ball clearly crossing the line. Juve went on to draw that game 1-1 and then win their first title in nine years -- finishing the campaign unbeaten -- and two years later hired Allegri who then won Serie A five more times in his two spells with the Turin giants. Allegri had been on hiatus since being sacked by Juve in May last year, his final act there being a post-match rampage after winning the Italian Cup in which he railed at officials and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Conceicao, a former Inter Milan and Lazio player, was hired in late December in place of his countryman Paulo Fonseca on a contract until next year. The 50-year-old began in positive fashion at Milan by winning the Italian Super Cup in January, but he failed to claim a Champions League spot for a talented but inconsistent team that also lost the Italian Cup final to Bologna earlier this month. Conceciao, 50, won 16 of 31 games in charge at Milan, including 11 victories, seven losses and three draws in the league and also had to deal with vociferous protests from supporters against the club's American owners RedBird. Fans demonstrated in large numbers outside Milan's headquarters ahead of their team's final match of the season, a dead-rubber against relegated Monza last weekend. That protest was a culmination of months of visible anger from supporters who have watched Milan slide down the league after Stefano Pioli took them to second place in 2023/24.
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Inzaghi: Inter Ready to Challenge PSG in UCL Final
INTER MILAN coach Simone Inzaghi believes his side's superb run to the Champions League final can give them the confidence needed to get the better of a much-fancied Paris Saint-Germain team in Saturday's showdown in Munich. 'It is always hugely exciting before every Champions League match, and especially when it is the final. We fully deserve to be here because we have shown huge desire right from our very first match in Manchester,' Inzaghi told reporters at the Allianz Arena, where the final will be played. Inter's European campaign began with a 0-0 draw away to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in September, in a rematch with the team that beat them narrowly in the 2023 final in Istanbul. The Nerazzurri finished fourth in the 36-team league phase, losing just once and conceding only one goal in eight matches. They then beat Feyenoord in the last 16 before seeing off two of the tournament favourites, Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals and Barcelona in an epic last-four tie. 'These have been great opponents, so our place here is merited even though we know we still have to take the last step, which is the most important one,' added Inzaghi, who brushed off questions about his future amid speculation he could depart following the final. It is likely that seven of the players who started the final against City two years ago will again line up for Inter at kick-off against a youthful PSG, with the Italian team's extra experience something that could help them. 'Every game is different, and finals can be decided by key moments,' he said ahead of the clash with the French side who have, like City, become one of the wealthiest superpowers in the European game over the last decade. 'Two years ago we were not the favourites but we went toe to toe with City on the pitch and maybe we could have deserved more.' One of the grand old names of the European game, Inter will now have another chance to win their fourth title, following victories in 1964, 1965 and 2010. However, they must pick themselves up from the disappointment of losing out to Napoli for the Serie A crown last weekend. 'The mental side of the game is important. The players have worked very hard and of course we have put that domestic disappointment to one side,' said Inzaghi, who has a fully fit squad to choose from. 'The players are all available and so it comes down to me to select my team. The players must not be obsessed, but they need to have the right degree of determination.'
