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France & Iran Stars To Lead The Line For Inter Milan In Serie A Clash Vs Lazio
France & Iran Stars To Lead The Line For Inter Milan In Serie A Clash Vs Lazio Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi will start in attack for Inter Milan against Lazio in tomorrow's Serie A clash. This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram did not feature in last Sunday's Serie A win over Torino. That was hardly a surprise. The Frenchman was in desperate need of a rest after Inter's Champions League semifinal second leg against Barcelona. That match had went the distance. Therefore, Thuram played all two hours of an epic match that went to extra time. Thuram & Taremi To Start For Inter Vs Lazio LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team's fourh goal goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on January 26, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by) However, Marcus Thuram has now had more than a week to rest and recuperate. Therefore, the 27-year-old has certainly had the chance to get back into condition after his efforts against Barcelona. Accordingly, reports Tuttosport, Thuram will return to Inter's starting eleven tomorrow. Advertisement The Nerazzurri have a massive Serie A match against Lazio on the way. Thuram will play from the first minute. Meanwhile, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez is absent due to a muscle problem. Therefore, it will fall to Iranian international Mehdi Taremi to partner Thuram in attack. Taremi had also started for Inter against Torino last weekend. Furthermore, he played as a substitute in both legs against Barcelona, assisting Davide Frattesi's stoppage time winner in the second.
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France Star Admits Inter Milan ‘Sad But Not Angry' After Serie A Title Failure Vs Inter – Adds ‘Not Looking For Revenge' In Champions League Final Vs PSG
France Star Admits Inter Milan 'Sad But Not Angry' After Serie A Title Failure Vs Inter – Adds 'Not Looking For Revenge' In Champions League Final Vs PSG Marcus Thuram says that Inter Milan are 'sad but not angry' after their failure in the Serie A title race against Napoli. The Frenchman spoke in the UEFA Open Media day press conference ahead of the Champions League final, as reported by FCInterNews. He also said Inter are 'not look for revenge' for 2023 against PSG. Advertisement Inter Milan are heading into the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain next Saturday. However, at the same time, the Nerazzurri are also left to reflect on disappointment in Serie A. Inter lost out on the title to Napoli on the final day of the season. Inter had several opportunities to get ahead of the Partenopei in the Serie A table. However, they failed to take advantage of them in the end. Thuram: 'Inter Milan Sad But Not Angry' After Serie A Title Failure' Vs Napoli MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale applauds the fans during the warm-up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram admitted that he was 'sad more than angry.' 'Because we could have won the Scudetto.' Advertisement 'But now it's all behind us,' the French international added. Meanwhile, Thuram called the Champions League final 'a special match.' 'Even more so for me. Because I'm playing against the team I grew up with.' 'I also know some of their players,' noted the Nerazzurri striker. 'Let's hope that we win.' Meanwhile, Thuram had words of praise for his strike partner and Inter's captain Lautaro Martinez. 'He's a leader,' said the 27-year-old. 'It's a privilege to share the pitch with him. And with all the forwards.' Thuram insisted that Inter 'are a great group.' Meanwhile, Thuram admitted that 'my performances haven't been as good over the second half of the season as the first.' Advertisement 'But Inter are in the final. There are ninety minutes to play to win a huge trophy.' Then, Thuram commented that striker Marko Arnautovic 'helps every player' behind the scenes. 'He gave us a big hand on the pitch when Lauti and I were injured. He's scored important goals.' Thuram said that Arnautovic is 'like a big brother to me.' 'He's been an important figure in my growth.' 'He knows Inter,' the Frenchman added. 'He won the Treble here.' Then, Thuram commented that 'I don't think is going to be revenge or a rematch' for the 2023 final. 'We're not playing against City. It's a different season.' 'We don't have to think about it,' the 27-year-old added. 'We want to play our game, as we've done all season.'
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5 days ago
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PSG player ratings: Doue and Dembele stake Ballon d'Or claims with all-conquering Champions League final displays
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN blitzed Inter Milan to win their first ever Champions League crown. Luis Enrique's side blew Inter away in the first-half and never looked back against their under-par Serie A opponents. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 27 Paris Saint-Germain lift the Champions League trophy for the first time Credit: Getty Achraf Hakimi scored against his former side to give PSG the lead on 12 minutes. Brilliant wonderkid Desire Doue then doubled his side's tally after just 20 minutes to put PSG firmly in command. Sensational starlet Doue grabbed his second shortly after the hour mark, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu got in on the act late on. On a historic night in Munich, here's how SunSport's Dan King rated each victorious PSG star. Champions League final 24-25 LIVE Follow all the build-up and action from the Champions League final LIVE as it happens with SunSport's blog Gianluigi Donnarumma - 6 A spectator for most of the first half. Whenever Inter had a glimmer of an opening, his defenders shut it down or watched their opponents fail to capitalise. He did not have a save of any kind to make in the first 45 minutes. Pawed unconvincingly at a couple of crosses after the break but still did not make a save until the 75th minute when he got down well to deny Thuram. 27 Gianluigo Donnarumma was largely a spectator Credit: Getty 27 Achraf Hakimi - 8 Put Inter on the back foot from the start by playing high to wipe out the Italians' apparent superiority in midfield numbers. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK So it was typical that he was the one waiting when his team-mates picked apart the Inter defence for the first time. Occasionally his ambition threatened to leave his team open, but it never proved fatal. 27 Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring for PSG Credit: Getty 27 Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on board Marquinhos - 7 The only member of the PSG defence to look a little vulnerable at times in the first half, but even then only for a short while after Marcus Thuram did him for pace. Otherwise formed a solid partnership with Pacho that allowed the full-backs, especially Hakimi to push on. Read the game well to make interceptions. 27 PSG stalwart Marquinhos finally got his hands on the Champions League trophy Credit: Getty 27 Willian Pacho - 9 Let Thuram and Lautaro Martinez know who was boss right from the start. Used his strength and physicality to win balls in the air and to shut doors that were threatening to open. And it was his determination not to let the ball go out for a corner that led to his team's second goal. Made some important interventions as Inter improved (a bit) and kept his concentration and commitment going until the end. 27 Willian Pacho won all of his personal duels Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 27 Nuno Mendes - 7 Laid down a marker early on by winning a 50/50 ball against Thuram that the Inter striker just didn't want as much. Less ambitious going forward than Hakimi, tucking in to create a back three or a midfield overload. Says a lot that Inter's player of the competition Denzel Dumfries was anonymous. 27 Nuno Mendes has been brilliant all season for PSG Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 27 Joao Neves - 8 Worked just as hard as his midfield partners, but on the less glamorous side of the game, without the ball. Used his intelligence to judge when to press and when to block the passing channels as Inter struggled to find any sort of rhythm. The Inter trio Mkhitaryan, Barella and Calhanoglu will be sick of the sight of him 27 Joao Neves was immense in midfield all day Credit: EPA 27 Vitinha - 9 Set the tone of the game even before the absolute peach of a pass that found Doue in the box to tee up the opening goal. The little maestro conducted the game, pulling the strings and creating the shapes that stopped Inter's midfield making any impression. Made important challenge in his own box early in the second half then found Doue perfectly for the third. 27 Vitinha has cemented his place as one of world's best midfielders Credit: EPA 27 Fabian Ruiz - 8 Spain's Euros-winning midfielder was perpetual motion, popping up all over the pitch and offering his team-mates option after option. One moment he was a centre forward, the next a No10, then a midfield pivot, then he dropped into centre back to start the play again. Not as energetic and influential in the second half but still a commanding presence who kept Inter in their box. 27 Fabian Ruiz was a commanding presence in the middle Credit: AFP 27 Desire Doue - 9 Kylian who? Liveliest of the PSG front three from the get go, making a nuisance of himself down the right Yet he suddenly popped up at inside left to receive Vitinha's pass and tee up Hakimi. But he found space again on the right to make it 2-0 after Dembele's pass. Humiliated Bastoni in build-up to another Hakimi chance before taking his second goal superbly to kill the game. A career-defining display - at 19. 27 Desire Doue has the world at is feet aged just 19 Credit: Getty 27 Ousmane Dembele - 9 Started slowly, but gradually became a key figure. Like Ruiz, he was turning up in unexpected places, even appearing at right back on one occasion to retrieve the ball. Worried Inter with his pace and was equally speed in thought to sweep the ball across to Doue for the second goal. Should have made it three when Doue returned the compliment, but his backheel led to Doue's second and his pass to KK's strike. 27 Ousmane Dembele has put himself into Ballon d'Or contention Credit: AFP 27 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 8 Did not quite live up to the Messi and Maradona comparisons on this particular occasion, but still did his bit, sometimes simply by terrifying Inter with what he might do. Outjumped by Thuram for a rare Inter first-half chance, then failed to hit the target with his own header and a couple of chances in the second half. Finally got his goal to make it four but won't mind being outshone by the other two musketeers. 27 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bagged PSG's fourth goal on the night Credit: Getty 27 SUBS Bradley Barcola (for Doue, 67) - 7 Was always going to be hard to follow Doue's display. But missed a really good chance from the corner of the six-yard box, then dumped Acerbi on his backside with a brilliant bit of skill only to shoot into the side netting. Dragged another shot well wide before fine pass teed up fellow sub Mayulu. 27 Bradley Barcola missed a brilliant chance to score Credit: EPA 27 Lucas Hernandez (for Mendes, 78) - 6 Did not have much to do, apart from thanking Kvaratskhelia for an incredible bit of tracking back. Goncalo Ramos (for Kvaratskhelia, 84) - 6 The Portugal striker had no time to make the same impression as his compatriots. Senny Mayulu (for Ruiz, 84) - 7 Wonderful finish to make it five and he celebrated properly with virtually every member of the PSG travelling party. 27 Senny Mayulu netted PSG's fifth goal late on Credit: AFP 27 Warren Zaire-Emery (for Neves, 84) - 6 Can at least say he was on the pitch for one of the five goals Subs not used: Matvei Safonov, Presnel Kimpemble, Lee Kang-in, Lucas Beraldo, Ibrahim Mbaye, Arnau Tenas
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PSG player ratings: Doue and Dembele stake Ballon d'Or claims with all-conquering Champions League final displays
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN blitzed Inter Milan to win their first ever Champions League crown. Luis Enrique's side Advertisement 27 Paris Saint-Germain lift the Champions League trophy for the first time Credit: Getty Brilliant wonderkid Sensational starlet Doue grabbed his second shortly after the hour mark, before On a historic night in Munich, here's how SunSport's Dan King rated each victorious PSG star. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Champions League final 24-25 LIVE Gianluigi Donnarumma - 6 A spectator for most of the first half. Whenever Inter had a glimmer of an opening, his defenders shut it down or watched their opponents fail to capitalise. He did not have a save of any kind to make in the first 45 minutes. Pawed unconvincingly at a couple of crosses after the break but still did not make a save until the 75th minute when he got down well to deny Thuram. 27 Gianluigo Donnarumma was largely a spectator Credit: Getty Advertisement 27 Achraf Hakimi - 8 Put Inter on the back foot from the start by playing high to wipe out the Italians' apparent superiority in midfield numbers. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK So it was typical that he was the one waiting when his team-mates picked apart the Inter defence for the first time. Advertisement Occasionally his ambition threatened to leave his team open, but it never proved fatal. 27 Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring for PSG Credit: Getty 27 Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on board Marquinhos - 7 The only member of the PSG defence to look a little vulnerable at times in the first half, but even then only for a short while after Advertisement Otherwise formed a solid partnership with Pacho that allowed the full-backs, especially Hakimi to push on. Read the game well to make interceptions. 27 PSG stalwart Marquinhos finally got his hands on the Champions League trophy Credit: Getty 27 Advertisement Willian Pacho - 9 Let Thuram and Lautaro Martinez know who was boss right from the start. Used his strength and physicality to win balls in the air and to shut doors that were threatening to open. And it was his determination not to let the ball go out for a corner that led to his team's second goal. Made some important interventions as Inter improved (a bit) and kept his concentration and commitment going until the end. 27 Willian Pacho won all of his personal duels Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement 27 Nuno Mendes - 7 Laid down a marker early on by winning a 50/50 ball against Thuram that the Inter striker just didn't want as much. Less ambitious going forward than Hakimi, tucking in to create a back three or a midfield overload. Says a lot that Inter's player of the competition anonymous . Advertisement 27 Nuno Mendes has been brilliant all season for PSG Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 27 Joao Neves - 8 Worked just as hard as his midfield partners, but on the less glamorous side of the game, without the ball. Used his intelligence to judge when to press and when to block the passing channels as Inter struggled to find any sort of rhythm. Advertisement The Inter trio Mkhitaryan, Barella and Calhanoglu will be sick of the sight of him 27 Joao Neves was immense in midfield all day Credit: EPA 27 Vitinha - 9 Set the tone of the game even before the absolute peach of a pass that found Doue in the box to tee up the opening goal. Advertisement The little maestro conducted the game, pulling the strings and creating the shapes that stopped Inter's midfield making any impression. Made important challenge in his own box early in the second half then found Doue perfectly for the third. 27 Vitinha has cemented his place as one of world's best midfielders Credit: EPA 27 Advertisement Fabian Ruiz - 8 Spain's Euros-winning midfielder was perpetual motion, popping up all over the pitch and offering his team-mates option after option. One moment he was a centre forward, the next a No10, then a midfield pivot, then he dropped into centre back to start the play again. Not as energetic and influential in the second half but still a commanding presence who kept Inter in their box. 27 Fabian Ruiz was a commanding presence in the middle Credit: AFP Advertisement 27 Desire Doue - 9 Kylian who? Liveliest of the PSG front three from the get go, making a nuisance of himself down the right Yet he suddenly popped up at inside left to receive Vitinha's pass and tee up Hakimi. But he found space again on the right to make it 2-0 after Dembele's pass. Humiliated Bastoni in build-up to another Hakimi chance before taking his second goal superbly to kill the game. A career-defining display - at 19. Advertisement 27 Desire Doue has the world at is feet aged just 19 Credit: Getty 27 Ousmane Dembele - 9 Started slowly, but gradually became a key figure. Like Ruiz, he was turning up in unexpected places, even appearing at right back on one occasion to retrieve the ball. Worried Inter with his pace and was equally speed in thought to sweep the ball across to Doue for the second goal. Advertisement Should have made it three when Doue returned the compliment, but his backheel led to Doue's second and his pass to KK's strike. 27 Ousmane Dembele has put himself into Ballon d'Or contention Credit: AFP 27 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - 8 Did not quite live up to the Messi and Maradona comparisons on this particular occasion, but still did his bit, sometimes simply by terrifying Inter with what he might do. Advertisement Outjumped by Thuram for a rare Inter first-half chance, then failed to hit the target with his own header and a couple of chances in the second half. Finally got his goal to make it four but won't mind being outshone by the other two musketeers. 27 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bagged PSG's fourth goal on the night Credit: Getty 27 Advertisement SUBS Bradley Barcola (for Doue, 67) - 7 Was always going to be hard to follow Doue's display. But missed a really good chance from the corner of the six-yard box, then dumped Acerbi on his backside with a brilliant bit of skill only to shoot into the side netting. Dragged another shot well wide before fine pass teed up fellow sub Mayulu. 27 Bradley Barcola missed a brilliant chance to score Credit: EPA Advertisement 27 Lucas Hernandez (for Mendes, 78) - 6 Did not have much to do, apart from thanking Kvaratskhelia for an incredible bit of tracking back. Goncalo Ramos (for Kvaratskhelia, 84) - 6 The Senny Mayulu (for Ruiz, 84) - 7 Wonderful finish to make it five and he celebrated properly with virtually every member of the PSG travelling party. Advertisement 27 Senny Mayulu netted PSG's fifth goal late on Credit: AFP 27 Warren Zaire-Emery (for Neves, 84) - 6 Can at least say he was on the pitch for one of the five goals Subs not used: Matvei Safonov, Presnel Kimpemble, Lee Kang-in, Lucas Beraldo, Ibrahim Mbaye, Arnau Tenas Advertisement
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29-05-2025
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France Superstar Declares ‘Win Over Barcelona Gave Inter Milan Confidence – But We Don't Feel Invincible' Vs PSG
France Superstar Declares 'Win Over Barcelona Gave Inter Milan Confidence – But We Don't Feel Invincible' Vs PSG Marcus Thuram says that beating Barcelona in the Champions League 'gave Inter Milan confidence' but that they don't feel 'invincible.' Speaking to French broadcaster M6, via FCInterNews, the 27-year-old gave his thoughts ahead of tomorrow's final against Paris Saint-Germain. Advertisement Inter Milan take on PSG in the final of the Champions League tomorrow. Facing the French champions will be a daunting task for the Nerazzurri after seeing what they managed to do against Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. But by that same token, PSG will have studied Inter's own path through the group stage well. The Nerazzurri eliminated Feyenoord and then Bayern Munich. These were impressive enough results. But it was Inter's tie against Barcelona that showed just how resilient they are. The Blaugranas threw absolutely everything at Inter. However, the Nerazzurri found a way to win and book their place in the final. Marcus Thuram: 'Win Vs Barcelona Gave Inter Confidence – But We Don't Feel Invincible' MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by) Asked if Inter feel 'invincible' after their heroics against Barcelona, Marcus Thuram replied 'no, absolutely not.' Advertisement 'We know that we played two great matches against Barcelona. Who are one of the best teams in Europe.' 'And they were seen all over the world,' continued the France international. 'They certainly give us confidence,' Thuram stated. 'But we don't feel invincible.' 'We're aiming to win like we did against Barcelona,' the 27-year-old said of Saturday's final. 'We've gained in confidence.' Then, Marcus Thuram said that 'I don't know if it will be a similar match.' 'PSG certainly love to play with the ball,' the Inter striker continued. 'They're tactically a very strong team, with a great coach and top players.' Advertisement Thuram predicted that 'it will be a tricky match' for Inter. Then, Thuram said that it's 'certainly special' to be facing a team from his home country France. 'Because they're a team I've already faced in the French league.' 'But in the end it doesn't matter who the opponent is,' he added. 'It's a Champions League final.'
