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CNN
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain face off in Champions League final: Live updates
Update: Date: 8 min ago Title: CNN Sports back in Munich's Allianz Arena after 2014 trip Content: I'm not saying it's a long time since I last visited the Allianz, but… anyone remember the fringe?! It was January 2014 when Bayern was the defending European champion – having beaten German rival Dortmund in the 2013 final at Wembley. I spoke to Jérôme Boateng, Thiago Alcântara, Manuel Neuer and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge at the time – the headline on CNN at the time: 'How Bayern Munich became the world's best team.' Well, it wasn't quite to be this year in what was meant to be the Bayern Munich final – as far as fans here in the city were concerned. It was set to be a fairytale moment for Harry Kane to celebrate his first piece of European silverware and Thomas Müller's final fling in a Bayern shirt at the German giant's home stadium. It proved, though, a step too far for Vincent Kompany's side – relatively comfortably knocked out by Inter in the quarterfinal. In truth, history was never on its side – no team has ever lifted Ol' Big Ears at their home ground. Update: Date: 12 min ago Title: Inter fans all over the city, but many don't have tickets Content: There are definitely more Inter fans in Munich than there are allocated seats in the stadium, with many planning on watching the match at the Fan Festivals around the city. Martin and Lorenzo are just two Inter supporters who made the journey just to be in the same city as the match. Both spoke to CNN Sports while waiting outside a hotel which was rumored to be hosting some legends from the game. 'It is really, really exciting. We are from Italy and took a bus for seven hours to be here just for the match. We are going back home tonight. We are really, really excited for this,' Martin, 21, told CNN Sports. 'We arrived and saw Inter fans singing and screaming so it was amazing.' Both friends are predicting an Inter win, with Lorenzo – apparently the bigger fan out of the two – hoping for a 2-1 victory. Update: Date: 9 min ago Title: CNN Sports has just about arrived at the Allianz Arena Content: It feels like the entire city is currently traveling to the stadium at once, with roads almost at a standstill around the Allianz Arena. Despite being more than two hours from kickoff, many fans are ditching their taxis to walk (and I did the same). Despite the chaos, it all feels well managed and the mood among fans is good as they make their way up the long walkway to the arena. The sun is shining, the supporters are singing and the stage is almost set. Update: Date: 17 min ago Title: PSG fans travel far and wide to be in Munich Content: While Inter fans occupied Munich's Old Town, thousands of PSG supporters were just a short walk away in the club's fanzone. The Parisian side organized a day of festivities, including the chance to hear from former players and meet each other before the big game. Over 50 different PSG fan clubs from across the world were in attendance, with one supporter coming from as far as Costa Rica. 'It's insane, we still don't really understand what is happening. It's crazy!' giddy PSG fan Clement told CNN Sports from inside the festival when asked how it feels to be in Munich. He and his two friends, Thomas and Ludovic, are all predicting a PSG win. But, of course, they are… Meanwhile, friends Antoine and Yanis are both enjoying the 'great energy' inside the city despite not having a ticket for the game itself. Yanis has lived in Germany for the last two months and invited his friend Antoine to the city as soon as PSG won the semifinals. 'I think it's going to be an open game, with a lot of action, but hopefully, our team is going to win,' Yanis, 23, told CNN Sports. Update: Date: 17 min ago Title: A walk through Munich on the morning of this year's Champions League final Content: It's a glorious day here in Germany, with the sun beating down on the beautiful city of Munich. The streets were packed with Inter and PSG fans this morning, all eager to soak up the atmosphere ahead of tonight's big game. The beer, unsurprisingly, was flowing earlier than normal with groups of fans gathering around bars to serenade the passing crowds with their club's respective anthems. Walk around Munich's Old Town and you'd think you'd stumbled into Milan given the sheer numbers of supporters who have traveled to watch their side. The PSG faithful are doing their bit though, with fans of each team singing and taking photos with each other. Spare a thought, though, for the tourists who perhaps didn't realize there was the final being held today – it's hard to learn about Bavarian history when a giant Inter flag has been unfurled in your face. Update: Date: 18 min ago Title: How PSG earned its way to the Allianz Arena Content: It all turned out pretty well for Paris Saint-Germain despite a less than impressive start to this year's Champions League campaign. The French side looked to struggle with the new league stage format in the early going, losing three out of its first five matches. But three wins in Les Parisiens' remaining group games meant PSG qualified for the play-ins, where the team thrashed French side Brest 10-0 on aggregate over two legs. The squad then started to grow in the knockout stages, first beating tournament favorite Liverpool on penalties, before dispatching Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Then came yet another English Premier League side in Arsenal but PSG made light work of the north London club, winning both legs to secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Now, just Inter Milan stands between PSG and the club's first ever European Cup. Update: Date: 18 min ago Title: It's game day! CNN Sports has all you need for the Champions League final Content: We are finally here, the day of the men's Champions League final. It's the place every soccer star wants to be but only a select few ever experience. It's now time to decide this year's winner. History awaits Paris-Saint Germain as its players look to secure the club's first ever European Cup – something which has been an obsession for the current ownership and the team's supporters. For three-time winner Inter Milan, it's another chance to crown itself the king of European soccer and to write another chapter in the Italian club's storied history. CNN Sports has been in Munich for the past few days and witnessed the atmosphere building. It's now just three hours until kickoff in arguably the biggest match in the sport. Tune in to World Sport at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. Munich to get all the latest in the build-up from SJA Broadcast Journalist of the Year Amanda Davies, who has been speaking to Italian soccer expert James Horncastle and French soccer expert Julien Laurens on where they think the game will be won and lost. You'll also hear from two previous Champions League winners in Rio Ferdinand and Steve McManaman on their first-hand experiences of playing in and winning the final. Stick with us throughout the day, for everything you need to know.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bayern Munich challenge Arsenal for La Liga superstar
Bayern Munich are the latest European powerhouse to show a transfer interest in Athletic Club forward Nico Williams. Vincent Kompany is assessing his options as he looks set to miss out to Liverpool in the race for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz. Advertisement The Bavarians are also expecting Leroy Sane to leave as a free agent and Williams could be a perfect replacement for the Germany international. Barcelona chased Williams last summer, but Hansi Flick is not expected to revive his interest, as he aims to prioritise Luis Diaz. Wirtz joining Liverpool could cause a ripple effect and transfer insider Christian Falk believes Bayern Munich are ready to rival Arsenal for the 22-year-old. Bayern Munich's Nico Williams plan Falk outlines how Williams has been added to Kompany's shortlist as part of his Daily Briefing with Caught Offside alongside other stars from the Premier League. Nico Williams 'Bayern Munich are searching for a left winger. The current candidates are Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton), Nico Williams (Athletic Club) and Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace),' he said. Advertisement 'The first rumours they were were seriously interested in Gakpo emerged in March. As Wirtz is not coming, they will stick to their system of two wingers, and Jamal Musiala in the centre.' Arsenal latest on Nico Williams Mikel Arteta is also planning a revamp at Arsenal with Real Sociedad's schemer Martin Zubimendi closing to joining the Gunners. Arteta is ready to activate his £51m release clause and Arsenal are in a similar position with Williams this summer. The Spain international has an exit clause of a similar amount and he is a long-term target for Arteta. Zubimendi will be the immediate priority for Arteta in the coming weeks, and that could give Bayern Munich a window to challenge for Williams, if his mind is not already made up on a switch to North London.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Bayern sign Tah from Leverkusen on free transfer
Bayern Munich have announced defender Jonathan Tah is joining them on a free transfer from Bayer Germany international, 29, has signed a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions."I'm very happy to be at Bayern," Tah said."I want to take on responsibility here and work hard every day so that we're successful as a team and win lots of trophies together."Tah spent 10 seasons with Leverkusen, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup double unbeaten during the 2023-24 season under manager Xabi Alonso, who joined Real Madrid on Sunday. He also featured as Alonso's side defeated Stuttgart on penalties to win the German Super Cup last August. Having decided against renewing his Leverkusen contract, the defender was linked to a number of clubs including Premier League trio Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as La Liga giants Barcelona and Real he has joined Vincent Kompany's Bayern, who saw former Spurs defender Eric Dier leave for Ligue 1 side Monaco earlier this month."In Tah, we've acquired a player with international experience and quality who won't need much time to establish himself in our defence," said Bayern sporting director Christoph has won 35 caps for Germany after making his international debut in 2016. He is part of head coach Julian Nagelsmann's squad to play Portugal in the semi-finals of the Nations League on Wednesday, with the winner facing either France or Spain in the final three days won the 2024-25 German Bundesliga title, finishing 13 points above second-placed Leverkusen.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tottenham want to renegotiate Mathys Tel fee
Tottenham ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy after beating Manchester United to lift the Europa League in Bilbao on Wednesday, and now the club are taking their first steps in planning for the 2025/26 campaign. Mathys Tel (20) has played 1,173 minutes across 19 games for Spurs since joining the club on loan from Bayern Munich in February. The Frenchman has scored one and provided three assists since arriving in North London, and now they are looking to add Tel to their squad on a permanent basis. Advertisement Kicker report that Tottenham have until the beginning of June to exercise their €50m purchase option on the 20-year-old attacker, but that they are 'keen to reduce the fee and renegotiate'. Tel arrived at Bayern Munich from Rennes in July 2022 for €20m was an important player under Thomas Tuchel in the 2023/24 campaign, scoring seven and providing five assists in 30 Bundesliga games, but struggled to find a place in the starting line-up following the appointment of Vincent Kompany. Under the Belgian, Tel played just 466 minutes across 14 games before joining Tottenham on loan. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Revealed: How Harry Kane's wife and other Bayern Munich WAGs have upset club staff ahead of Club World Cup next month
Bayern Munich may be focused on winning the Club World Cup this summer, but behind the scenes, internal frustration is mounting — and it has little to do with events on the pitch. Vincent Kompany 's side reclaimed the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen this season and will now shift their focus to next month's Club World Cup. Bayern begin their post-season campaign in Cincinnati on June 15 against Auckland City, followed by Boca Juniors in Miami on June 21, and wrap up the group stage against Benfica in Charlotte on June 24. However, some club staff have been left frustrated after being told they won't travel with the team due to cost-cutting measures - despite players' families being flown out at the club's expense. In the latest episode of BILD's podcast, Christian Falk and Tobias Altschäffl revealed growing discontent behind the scenes at the club. Falk revealed: 'The players' families have been invited.' The expanded Club World Cup will take place in the US and runs from June 14 to July 13 Altschaffl added: 'There's a whole week where families are allowed to come. I think after a stressful season, with a lot of hectic schedules, they're allowed to have their families around them.' Falk then explained: 'You have to say, a few employees were annoyed. They're cutting costs everywhere, so only a small group of employees is allowed to go over, but the families are.' The cost-cutting measures are said to have been put in place by sporting director Max Eberl include a directive to reduce squad expenses by 20 per cent. Those affected include middle management, lower-level staff, and matchday stewards — many of whom will be left behind as the squad heads to the U.S. Among those having their expenses covered by Bayern is Harry Kane's wife, Katie Goodland - despite the striker reportedly earning £400,000 per week. Nevertheless, Bayern boss Kompany has set sights on winning the Club World Cup this summer. 'I think the closer we get to the tournament, the more you can see the excitement growing,' Kompany said in March. 'It's been quite a special season anyway so far. You have the new format of the Champions League, and you have the next competition with the Club World Cup.
