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Metro
6 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Why Inter are wearing yellow in Champions League final vs PSG
Inter have opted to wear their striking yellow third kit for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night. The Serie A club are famous for their black and blue striped home shirt they've worn for decades. But with PSG named as the home team for Saturday's final in Munich, Inter are unable to wear their home strip due to a kit clash with the French champions. Inter have a white away shirt which they have worn on three occasions in the Champions League this season. The first ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in December and for their next away game in Europe, Inter switched to their third yellow kit and went on to secure a 1-0 win against Sparta Prague. Inter continued this for the knockout stage as they wore the yellow strip for their 2-0 win away to Feyenoord in the last-16 stage. The Italian club wore their home shirt away to Bayern Munich in the quarter final but for the away leg of their semi-final against Barcelona which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, Inter opted to revert back to their white away kit. Inter were given the choice of wearing their white away shirt or their yellow third strip for the Champions League final by UEFA. The Serie A runners-up did not give an official reason for their decision but they have won both of their games in their yellow third kit in the Champions League this season. When asked about the decision to wear the third kit for the final, Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella dismissed suggestions that there was any superstition involved. 'We had a chat, there were a number of options on the table and we went for the yellow shirt,' Barella said. 'Nothing more than that, it's a shirt that we like and so we hope that this jersey can help us as well in this final.' Inter also released a statement on their choice of kit for the final which read: 'Ahead of the big game, UEFA has declared the kits that the two teams will wear: PSG, who are officially the home side, as established in the tournament brackets months ago, will play in their traditional Home Kit which is blue, red and white, the same colours that represent Paris. More Trending 'More specifically, Luis Enrique's side will wear the blue shirt with a red line running through the centre, with blue shorts and socks, and white details all through the kits. The goalkeeper will be dressed in all-green. 'Inter, the official away side, will play in this season's Third Kit. Simone Inzaghi's boys will therefore wear the yellow kit with a design based on symbols referring to the city of Milan, all in black. This will be the kit for the ten outfield players: the Inter goalkeeper, however, will wear an all-orange kit. 'The tones that have represented the colour of the Clubs' third kit for many years are very much back for the 2024/25 season. During this year's Champions League, the Nerazzurri have worn this kit in their away game against Sparta Prague on Matchday 7 of the Legaue Phase (0-1, Lautaro) and in our win against Feyenoord in Rotterdam in the first leg of the Round of 16 (0-2, Thuram, Lautaro). 'Inter will wear yellow shorts and socks to match the shirt. The small new detail that will be added will be the special writing above the club's logo, referring to the extraordinary occasion that the kit is being used for: FINAL MUNICH 2025 – Munich Football Arena 31 May – Paris Saint-Germain VS FC Internazionale Milano.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: PSG vs Inter Milan LIVE SCORE: Champions League final goals and updates MORE: PSG vs Inter Milan: Predicted lineups and teams for Champions League final MORE: Inter Milan in mourning hours before Champions League final as former president dies
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ex-Arsenal playmaker Tomáš Rosický out of hospital after unspecified heart problem
Former Arsenal midfielder Tomáš Rosický was hospitalised in an intensive care unit last week for an unspecified heart-related problem. Sparta Prague said Rosický, its 44-year-old sports director, was hospitalised last Tuesday and released at the end of last week. No surgery was needed and he was recovering at home. The club said it delayed the announcement of the issue due to its seriousness. 'The good news is that I'm expected to make a full recovery, though I'm currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a sporting director,' Rosický said in a statement. Tomáš Sivok, the former Czech Republic international and current manager of Sparta's men's team, has taken over as the interim sports director. ALSO READ: Senegal squad - Sadio Mane to miss friendlies against Ireland, England Rosický was called the 'Little Mozart' for his playmaking qualities and retired from playing football in 2017. He started his pro career at Sparta, won the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, and spent 10 oft-injured years with the Gunners, winning the FA Cup in 2014 and 2015. He was also the Czech Republic's undisputed leader in 105 internationals. Sparta expressed its full support for Rosický, who will remain in touch as a consultant. Sparta struggled this season, finishing fourth in the Czech league. Coach Lars Friis was fired this month, and a replacement is being sought.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Rosicky expects full recovery after heart issue
Former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky expects to make a full recovery after he was admitted to intensive care with a heart-related issue last week. Rosicky, who has been the sporting director at Sparta Prague in his native Czech Republic since December 2018, was hospitalised on Tuesday according to the club. A club statement did not disclose specific details about the heart condition, but confirmed surgery was not required and that Rosicky was released into home care last week. "This situation has shown me that I need to take better care of myself. Poor lifestyle habits, lack of physical activity, and family predispositions unfortunately brought me here," the 44-year-old said. "The good news is that I'm expected to make a full recovery, though I'm currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a sporting director. I'll remain in touch with my colleagues as we've always operated as a team." Rosicky - who helped the Czech Republic reach the semi-finals of Euro 2004 - made 246 appearances for Arsenal between 2006 and 2016 and helped the Gunners win the FA Cup in 2013-14 and 2014-15. In 2016 he returned to his first club, Sparta Prague, before retiring from playing a year later. Though Sparta sporting manager Tomas Sivok has been appointed interim sporting director, Rosicky will continue to work in a consultative role. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Rosicky expects full recovery after heart issue
Former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky expects to make a full recovery after he was admitted to intensive care with a heart-related issue last week. Rosicky, who has been the sporting director at Sparta Prague in his native Czech Republic since December 2018, was hospitalised on Tuesday according to the club. A club statement did not disclose specific details about the heart condition, but confirmed surgery was not required and that Rosicky was released into home care last week. "This situation has shown me that I need to take better care of myself. Poor lifestyle habits, lack of physical activity, and family predispositions unfortunately brought me here," the 44-year-old said. "The good news is that I'm expected to make a full recovery, though I'm currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a sporting director. I'll remain in touch with my colleagues as we've always operated as a team." Rosicky - who helped the Czech Republic reach the semi-finals of Euro 2004 - made 246 appearances for Arsenal between 2006 and 2016 and helped the Gunners win the FA Cup in 2013-14 and 2014-15. In 2016 he returned to his first club, Sparta Prague, before retiring from playing a year later. Though Sparta sporting manager Tomas Sivok has been appointed interim sporting director, Rosicky will continue to work in a consultative role. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Rosicky expects full recovery after heart issue
Former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky expects to make a full recovery after he was admitted to intensive care with a heart-related issue last who has been the sporting director at Sparta Prague in his native Czech Republic since December 2018, was hospitalised on Tuesday according to the club.A club statement, external did not disclose specific details about the heart condition, but confirmed surgery was not required and that Rosicky was released into home care last week."This situation has shown me that I need to take better care of myself. Poor lifestyle habits, lack of physical activity, and family predispositions unfortunately brought me here," the 44-year-old said. "The good news is that I'm expected to make a full recovery, though I'm currently unable to carry out the demanding responsibilities of a sporting director. I'll remain in touch with my colleagues as we've always operated as a team."Rosicky - who helped the Czech Republic reach the semi-finals of Euro 2004 - made 246 appearances for Arsenal between 2006 and 2016 and helped the Gunners win the FA Cup in 2013-14 and 2016 he returned to his first club, Sparta Prague, before retiring from playing a year Sparta sporting manager Tomas Sivok has been appointed interim sporting director, Rosicky will continue to work in a consultative role.
