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Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Sport
- Al Etihad
PSG thrash Inter 5-0 to win Champions League final
1 June 2025 00:57 MUNICH (Reuters) Desire Doue scored twice to inspire Paris St Germain to their first European Cup triumph with an emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in a totally one-sided Champions League final on losing the final to Bayern Munich in 2020, Luis Enrique's PSG side, who teetered on the brink of elimination in the league phase this season, finally claimed the trophy their Qatari owners have put on a masterclass which the more experienced Inter side had no answer to, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes through former Inter defender Achraf Hakimi and 19-year-old Doue was on target again in the 63rd minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored 10 minutes later and substitute Senny Mayulu netted three minutes from time to seal the biggest winning margin in a Champions League kickoff the Italian fans sang "There's Only Inter", the club's anthem, but on the pitch their side went missing and PSG ran riot to secure a richly deserved bossed the game from the start, maintaining possession with their slick passing, every player constantly searching for an opening, which they found in the 12th minute when Vitinha played a pass into Doue in the defenders appealed for offside but Federico Dimarco played the PSG man onside and the youngster kept his cool to roll the ball across goal and hand Hakimi the simplest of second came eight minutes later from a quick PSG counter which found Ousmane Dembele on the left drove forward before floating the ball to the far side and Doue had time to control the ball on his chest and his shot took a deflection off Dimarco to beat the wrong-footed Yann killed off the game with a third goal when Vitinha slid the ball through to Doue in the area and the 19-year-old coolly slipped the ball past Sommer. Inter were shell-shocked but things only got defence-splitting pass from his own half sent Kvaratskhelia haring away before beating Sommer at his near post, a goal which brought the PSG bench, including Luis Enrqiue, onto the pitch as they knew this game was all over. PSG still had time for a fifth as Mayulu fired past Sommer from close range after a pass from substitute Bradley Barcola and the final whistle was greeted with huge roars from the French fans who had been singing loudly all game.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Champions League Final: Yann Sommer looks to save Inter Milan's season of ‘almost' with European glory
Inter Milan's 36-year-old keeper has one last job to do in the Champions League final (Image via AP) Under Simone Inzaghi, Inter Milan have staged what has been an incredibly dramatic run to the UEFA Champions League final. Separating them from a fourth title in Europe's premier club competition is Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) who are on the hunt for their first-ever crown. Inter booked their place in the title clash after a dramatic extra-time win over Barcelona, but their recent form has taken a massive hit. Days before taking on Barcelona, Inter were still in the running for a historic treble. The Italians were in contention for the Serie A and the Coppa Italia titles. Fast forward a month, and the Nerazzurri missed out on both. They were thrashed by city rivals AC Milan in the Coppa Italia and finished one point adrift of Napoli in the league. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Yet, if Inter win the Champions League, it would be considered a successful campaign. Their run has been built on individual brilliance, unrelenting team spirit and Inzaghi's managerial brilliance. Yann Sommer on the verge of a career-defining campaign Yann Sommer and his defenders have been one of the most rock solid defences in Europe this year. The side only let in one goal in the eight-game league phase. The number, though, rose to 10 in the knockouts, it is still the fewest goals conceded this season in the Champions League. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Sai Sudharsan: 'County stints reminded me that basics are most important part of batting' The 36-year-old Sommer has been a masterstroke for Inter this season. While the Swiss keeper has been part of the club since 2023, his performances between the sticks have been nothing short of a lifesaver, particularly this season. The semi-final against Barcelona saw him make a staggering 14 saves, most of which came in the second leg, as the former Bayern Munich man parried incessant attempts from Lamine Yamal & Co. Brought in for €6 million from Bayern Munich, Sommer was signed as a replacement for André Onana, who departed for Manchester United in a €55 million deal — over nine times the fee. Ahead of the final, Sommer named his save against Yamal as one of the 'two great moments' of his career, the other being Switzerland's memorable Euro 2021 campaign. Now, as Inter prepare to face PSG in the Champions League final, Sommer believes this could finally be the night his team lifts the coveted trophy for the first time since 2010. Poll Who do you think has been the standout player for Inter Milan this season? Yann Sommer Lautaro Martinez Marcus Thuram Someone else At 36, and having already retired from international football, the Swiss goalkeeper knows he's nearing the end of the road. 'This is a nice way to end my career,' Sommer said, reflecting on his place in the final, set to be played at the Allianz Arena on May 31. Will Inter salvage a season that unraveled in its final stages with a Champions League title? Or will Luis Enrique's PSG claim their first-ever Champions League? Either way, legacy awaits the victor.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Donnarumma and Sommer offer last line of defence
Yann Sommer will be treading familiar turf when he steps out at the Allianz Arena tonight. The Swiss shotstopper spent a six-month stint as first choice for Bayern Munich in 2023, signed after Manuel Neuer suffered a leg fracture while on a skiing holiday. The German's recovery later that year meant Bayern were prepared to listen to offers for Sommer, and it was Inter who came calling for the former Gladbach man. Having sold Andre Onana to Manchester United for in excess of £40m, Inter struck gold with the capture of Sommer for a fraction of the fee received for the error-prone Cameroonian. Inter must have been laughing all the way to the bank in replacing the former with the latter. Having been the bridesmaid two years ago, Inter will have welcomed a shot at redemption in 2025, with Sommer key to their progression to the Champions League showpiece. Indeed, the experienced Switzerland international was named Player of the Match in Inter's entertaining 4-3 second leg win over Barcelona this month, and you can be sure the Nerazzurri will look to Sommer to put in another match-winning display when they take on Paris Saint-Germain. Only Barcelona (43) have scored more goals than PSG (33) in the Champions League this season. They are led by Ballon d'Or contender Ousmane Dembele, flanked by two of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Bradley Barcola, and Desire Doue. Inter will look to Sommer to provide another resolute showing between the sticks. Not only are PSG second for goals scored, they're also top for non-penalty xG (36.02), second for shots per game (18.6), and third for shots on target per game (6.9) in the competition. Sommer is expected to be a busy, busy man in Munich, especially as Simone Inzaghi's side rank 10th for shots conceded per game (15.3) in the competition. Champions League final: Donnarumma v Sommer. However, Sommer has largely been equal to the task in the Champions League. A save success rate of 82.8% is the best of goalkeepers to have made at least seven appearances in Europe's elite club competition this season. He's been nigh-on impenetrable on Inter's path to the final. While the same cannot be said of PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma, the Italian has still been crucial in the French side's campaign. The Ligue 1 powerhouse are on the cusp of a historic treble, having followed up their comfortable league success with the Coupe de France triumph over Reims at the weekend. Like Inter two years, PSG were one win away from a place in the history books back in 2020 as they fell to a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich. Narrative dictates that they look to banish that demon at the home of the German side on Saturday. There is the extra needle in this tie, too, with Donnarumma looking to atone for his 2021 AC Milan exit by denying their city rivals a fourth European cup. The towering 26-year-old has come in for criticism for a dip in domestic performance levels this season, yet he reminded the footballing world of his quality with back-to-back standout displays in the semi-final victory over Arsenal. That being said, Donnarumma hasn't been quite as dependable as Sommer in the Champions League. The former boasts a save success rate of just 69.4%, has kept fewer clean sheets — five to Sommer's seven — and has conceded three more goals (14) than his Inter counterpart (11). That's not to say Donnarumma isn't one of the elite goalkeepers in football, but that he'll need to up his game to ensure PSG emerge victorious in Munich. The clash between the two men between the sticks is expected to have a huge say on whether Marquinhos or Lautaro Martinez hoists the Champions League into the German sky tonight. 'Behind our wall' Inter stated with a number of key Sommer stats on Instagram this week, reinforcing the experienced shot stopper's importance on the Nerazzurri's route to the Champions League final. While Sommer has rarely earned his plaudits, the semi-final showing against Barcelona thrust the Inter No.1 into the spotlight, and not a moment too soon. By comparison, Donnarumma is the more globally recognised in his position, even if his showings have perhaps been a level below their opponent both domestically and on the continent. There are a number of key battles that'll determine Europe's best team at the Allianz Arena. There is a crunch midfield battle, while the tactical mismatch that'll pit PSG's full-backs against Inter's wing-backs is well worth keeping tabs on. However, when all is said and done, the last line of defence is what is imperative, and the respective showing ultimately decisive, in matches like these. Whether Donnarumma or Sommer come away on top, this will be a battle between two heavyweight goalkeepers rather than boxing gloves.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Champions League finalist 'fled from Tuchel' after England boss didn't want him
Yann Sommer will be in goal as Inter Milan bid to beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Saturday, two years after his move to Bayern Munich turned sour Eyebrows were raised when Yann Sommer decided to leave Bayern Munich but two years on, the Swiss goalkeeper has given himself a shot at Champions League glory with Inter Milan. Sommer, 36, has been among Europe's most consistent shot-stoppers over the last decade, whether he's been staring for Borussia Monchengladbach, Switzerland or Inter. But his brief spell at Bayern, despite lifting the Bundesliga title, wasn't a particularly fond chapter of his storied career. Sommer had entered the final sixth months of his contract in January 2023 when the Bavarians came calling. Bayern needed a replacement for Manuel Neuer, who'd broken his leg while on a skiing holiday during the winter break. Agreeing to pay Monchengladbach £8.3million, Sommer was signed by then-manager Julian Nagelsmann. Within his first two months at the club, Nagelsmann got the sack and was replaced by Tuchel, fresh off his Chelsea exit. The Switzerland international helped Bayern reach the Champions League quarter-finals before losing to Manchester City, and they pipped Borussia Dortmund to win the Bundesliga on a dramatic final day. Prior to the start of the new season, however, Sommer jetted off to Milan after Inter had sold Andre Onana to Manchester United for £47m. The 36-year-old has arguably been an upgrade on Onana, with his incredible performance in this season's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona helping Simone Inzaghi's side book their ticket to Munich, where they'll face Paris Saint-Germain. The reason behind Sommer wanting to leave Bayern? Tuchel, according to ex-Bayern and Inter star Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. "He lived above us in Munich, and we saw each other often," Rummenigge revealed in an interview with Kicker ahead of Saturday's final. "He somewhat fled from our coach back then - which makes it all the more remarkable how strong and consistent he is now performing at Inter Milan. That shows his quality, especially at an advanced age." Who'll win the Champions League final - PSG or Inter Milan? Give us your score prediction in the comments section. Within a month of Tuchel replacing Nagelsmann, it was reported by Kicker that he'd already decided on bringing back Neuer as Bayern's first-choice goalkeeper in the 2023-24 season. That opened the door for Sommer to leave and all Inter that had to do was pay a mere £5m in what could go down as one of the best bargain transfers in recent history. Just two months after joining the Nerazzurri, Sommer publicly criticised the way he was treated by the German giants. "I learned how things work at Bayern," he explained. "You pick one or two players and then the media shoots. And then you choose two new ones. And then it was my turn. But I didn't feel like defending myself publicly." He went on to say: "We had an extremely wild situation at Bayern. Layoffs, changes, a lot of unrest and various topics besides sport. Of course it was unpleasant at times and it doesn't leave you unscathed. The most important thing was that I tried to perform and help the team be successful. Luckily, that worked out in the end."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
DC woman accused of spitting on former interim US attorney Ed Martin, DOJ says
WASHINGTON () — A 32-year-old woman from Washington, D.C., was arrested after she allegedly spat on the former interim U.S. Attorney Edward Martin Jr. earlier this month. The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for D.C. said Emily Gabriella Sommer was taken into custody on May 22 on a criminal complaint. Person shot at CIA headquarters in McLean, police say The complaint detailed that on the afternoon of May 8, Martin was completing an on-camera interview in front of the U.S. Attorney's Office on D Street when Sommer approached him. As Martin turned around, Sommer said, 'Are you Ed Martin? You are. Ed Martin,' according to the USAO. Officials said that's when she lunged at Martin and spat on his shoulder. After the incident, the attorney's office noted that she walked away saying, 'You are a disgusting man. F— you, Ed Martin. My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served.' '…act of terrorism': leaders from DMV, world react to shooting of couple working at Israeli embassy in DC During the investigation, authorities discovered Sommer's X account, where she made several posts following the assault. While searching her X account, police discovered that Sommers had reportedly posted the same comment under more than four of Martin's posts. The repeated comments stated in part, 'ED, that was me that spit in your face today in front of your not USDC for D.C. Courthouse, that absolutely definitely spit in your face on camera.' Sommer was charged with one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding a government official. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
