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Glasgow Times
a day ago
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- Glasgow Times
Sunday's briefing: Paris St Germain secure Champions League glory
The Champions League has been the holy grail for the Parisians since their Qatari take over more than a decade ago and when it finally came, it came in stunning fashion as they crushed Inter Milan 5-0 – the biggest winning margin for a final in the competition's history. Luis Enrique's side became only the second French club to lift the European Cup after Marseille did so in 1993, and they end the season as treble winners following their Ligue 1 and French Cup successes. Dream night for PSG Senny Mayulu scored Paris St Germain's fifth in a stunning victory over Inter Milan (Martin Meissner/AP) PSG were many people's favourites for the final but could anyone have foreseen the performance they delivered in Munich? Achraf Hakimi finished off a brilliant attacking move to put them ahead 12 minutes in and it already felt over when 19-year-old Desire Doue added a second eight minutes later with the help of a deflection. Doue would get another just after the hour but PSG just kept coming as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made it four 10 minutes later, with another teenager, 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, sparking wild scenes when he got the fifth five minutes from time. After millions were spent signing ageing stars who could not deliver, Enrique as rebuilt PSG as a young, energetic side who have become the class of Europe. Wiegman weighs options England manager Sarina Wiegman is still weighing up options for her Euros squad (Jacob King/PA) Sarina Wiegman still has a few days left before she names her England squad for the Euros and will use them to pick between a number of players still hoping to make the final cut. Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones put forward her case when she became just the second Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley in the 6-0 Nations League rout of Portugal. The key for Wiegman will be to find the right balance of form, fitness and chemistry in the final 23. 'Of course you want these connections,' she said. 'Some players play more together than others. You have your opponents and of course, we still have players that are building too, so can they go to the level they had before they had injuries? 'I don't know yet. We're still trying out things and finding the balance.' Heitinga leaves, Lijnders for City? Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders could be on his way to rivals Manchester City (Nick Potts/PA) As Liverpool announced that John Heitinga was leaving his role as Arne Slot's assistant to become head coach of Ajax, one of his predecessors as a deputy in the Anfield dugout has also been in the news this weekend. Pep Lijnders, who was the assistant to Jurgen Klopp for several seasons, has reportedly agreed to join rivals Manchester City in Pep Guardiola's new-look backroom staff. Lijnders left Liverpool at the same time as Klopp last summer, but his role as Red Bull Salzburg boss was short-lived as he left in December. Former Ajax and Everton defender Heitinga, 41, will take over from Francesco Farioli in Amsterdam after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. Alcaraz to stay at Everton Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after the club made his loan move permanent (Adam Davy/PA) Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after impressing on loan, with the Toffees triggering the option to make his switch from Flamengo permanent. The 22-year-old will sign a two-year contract at the Merseyside club, who have paid an undisclosed sum to the Brazilian club. The Argentinian, formerly of Southampton, registered five goal involvements from 16 appearances since his January switch to Goodison Park. What's on today? A place in the Football League is up for grabs at Wembley as Oldham meet Southend in the Nations League promotion play-off. Oldham, who finished fifth in the regular season, are looking to regain EFL status after three seasons in the National League. Southend, who finished seventh, were relegated in 2021. A National League final record crowd of 50,000 is expected.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
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- South Wales Argus
Sunday's briefing: Paris St Germain secure Champions League glory
The Champions League has been the holy grail for the Parisians since their Qatari take over more than a decade ago and when it finally came, it came in stunning fashion as they crushed Inter Milan 5-0 – the biggest winning margin for a final in the competition's history. Luis Enrique's side became only the second French club to lift the European Cup after Marseille did so in 1993, and they end the season as treble winners following their Ligue 1 and French Cup successes. Dream night for PSG Senny Mayulu scored Paris St Germain's fifth in a stunning victory over Inter Milan (Martin Meissner/AP) PSG were many people's favourites for the final but could anyone have foreseen the performance they delivered in Munich? Achraf Hakimi finished off a brilliant attacking move to put them ahead 12 minutes in and it already felt over when 19-year-old Desire Doue added a second eight minutes later with the help of a deflection. Doue would get another just after the hour but PSG just kept coming as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made it four 10 minutes later, with another teenager, 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, sparking wild scenes when he got the fifth five minutes from time. After millions were spent signing ageing stars who could not deliver, Enrique as rebuilt PSG as a young, energetic side who have become the class of Europe. Wiegman weighs options England manager Sarina Wiegman is still weighing up options for her Euros squad (Jacob King/PA) Sarina Wiegman still has a few days left before she names her England squad for the Euros and will use them to pick between a number of players still hoping to make the final cut. Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones put forward her case when she became just the second Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley in the 6-0 Nations League rout of Portugal. The key for Wiegman will be to find the right balance of form, fitness and chemistry in the final 23. 'Of course you want these connections,' she said. 'Some players play more together than others. You have your opponents and of course, we still have players that are building too, so can they go to the level they had before they had injuries? 'I don't know yet. We're still trying out things and finding the balance.' Heitinga leaves, Lijnders for City? Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders could be on his way to rivals Manchester City (Nick Potts/PA) As Liverpool announced that John Heitinga was leaving his role as Arne Slot's assistant to become head coach of Ajax, one of his predecessors as a deputy in the Anfield dugout has also been in the news this weekend. Pep Lijnders, who was the assistant to Jurgen Klopp for several seasons, has reportedly agreed to join rivals Manchester City in Pep Guardiola's new-look backroom staff. Lijnders left Liverpool at the same time as Klopp last summer, but his role as Red Bull Salzburg boss was short-lived as he left in December. Former Ajax and Everton defender Heitinga, 41, will take over from Francesco Farioli in Amsterdam after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. Alcaraz to stay at Everton Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after the club made his loan move permanent (Adam Davy/PA) Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after impressing on loan, with the Toffees triggering the option to make his switch from Flamengo permanent. The 22-year-old will sign a two-year contract at the Merseyside club, who have paid an undisclosed sum to the Brazilian club. The Argentinian, formerly of Southampton, registered five goal involvements from 16 appearances since his January switch to Goodison Park. What's on today? A place in the Football League is up for grabs at Wembley as Oldham meet Southend in the Nations League promotion play-off. Oldham, who finished fifth in the regular season, are looking to regain EFL status after three seasons in the National League. Southend, who finished seventh, were relegated in 2021. A National League final record crowd of 50,000 is expected.
Powys County Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Sunday's briefing: Paris St Germain secure Champions League glory
Paris St Germain are at long last European champions. The Champions League has been the holy grail for the Parisians since their Qatari take over more than a decade ago and when it finally came, it came in stunning fashion as they crushed Inter Milan 5-0 – the biggest winning margin for a final in the competition's history. Luis Enrique's side became only the second French club to lift the European Cup after Marseille did so in 1993, and they end the season as treble winners following their Ligue 1 and French Cup successes. Dream night for PSG PSG were many people's favourites for the final but could anyone have foreseen the performance they delivered in Munich? Achraf Hakimi finished off a brilliant attacking move to put them ahead 12 minutes in and it already felt over when 19-year-old Desire Doue added a second eight minutes later with the help of a deflection. Doue would get another just after the hour but PSG just kept coming as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made it four 10 minutes later, with another teenager, 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, sparking wild scenes when he got the fifth five minutes from time. After millions were spent signing ageing stars who could not deliver, Enrique as rebuilt PSG as a young, energetic side who have become the class of Europe. Wiegman weighs options Sarina Wiegman still has a few days left before she names her England squad for the Euros and will use them to pick between a number of players still hoping to make the final cut. Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones put forward her case when she became just the second Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley in the 6-0 Nations League rout of Portugal. The key for Wiegman will be to find the right balance of form, fitness and chemistry in the final 23. 'Of course you want these connections,' she said. 'Some players play more together than others. You have your opponents and of course, we still have players that are building too, so can they go to the level they had before they had injuries? 'I don't know yet. We're still trying out things and finding the balance.' Heitinga leaves, Lijnders for City? As Liverpool announced that John Heitinga was leaving his role as Arne Slot's assistant to become head coach of Ajax, one of his predecessors as a deputy in the Anfield dugout has also been in the news this weekend. Pep Lijnders, who was the assistant to Jurgen Klopp for several seasons, has reportedly agreed to join rivals Manchester City in Pep Guardiola's new-look backroom staff. Lijnders left Liverpool at the same time as Klopp last summer, but his role as Red Bull Salzburg boss was short-lived as he left in December. Former Ajax and Everton defender Heitinga, 41, will take over from Francesco Farioli in Amsterdam after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. Alcaraz to stay at Everton Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after impressing on loan, with the Toffees triggering the option to make his switch from Flamengo permanent. The 22-year-old will sign a two-year contract at the Merseyside club, who have paid an undisclosed sum to the Brazilian club. The Argentinian, formerly of Southampton, registered five goal involvements from 16 appearances since his January switch to Goodison Park. What's on today? A place in the Football League is up for grabs at Wembley as Oldham meet Southend in the Nations League promotion play-off. Oldham, who finished fifth in the regular season, are looking to regain EFL status after three seasons in the National League. Southend, who finished seventh, were relegated in 2021. A National League final record crowd of 50,000 is expected.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Sunday's briefing: Paris St Germain secure Champions League glory
Luis Enrique's side became only the second French club to lift the European Cup after Marseille did so in 1993, and they end the season as treble winners following their Ligue 1 and French Cup successes. Dream night for PSG Senny Mayulu scored Paris St Germain's fifth in a stunning victory over Inter Milan (Martin Meissner/AP) PSG were many people's favourites for the final but could anyone have foreseen the performance they delivered in Munich? Achraf Hakimi finished off a brilliant attacking move to put them ahead 12 minutes in and it already felt over when 19-year-old Desire Doue added a second eight minutes later with the help of a deflection. Doue would get another just after the hour but PSG just kept coming as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made it four 10 minutes later, with another teenager, 18-year-old Senny Mayulu, sparking wild scenes when he got the fifth five minutes from time. After millions were spent signing ageing stars who could not deliver, Enrique as rebuilt PSG as a young, energetic side who have become the class of Europe. Wiegman weighs options England manager Sarina Wiegman is still weighing up options for her Euros squad (Jacob King/PA) Sarina Wiegman still has a few days left before she names her England squad for the Euros and will use them to pick between a number of players still hoping to make the final cut. Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones put forward her case when she became just the second Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley in the 6-0 Nations League rout of Portugal. The key for Wiegman will be to find the right balance of form, fitness and chemistry in the final 23. 'Of course you want these connections,' she said. 'Some players play more together than others. You have your opponents and of course, we still have players that are building too, so can they go to the level they had before they had injuries? 'I don't know yet. We're still trying out things and finding the balance.' Heitinga leaves, Lijnders for City? Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders could be on his way to rivals Manchester City (Nick Potts/PA) As Liverpool announced that John Heitinga was leaving his role as Arne Slot's assistant to become head coach of Ajax, one of his predecessors as a deputy in the Anfield dugout has also been in the news this weekend. Pep Lijnders, who was the assistant to Jurgen Klopp for several seasons, has reportedly agreed to join rivals Manchester City in Pep Guardiola's new-look backroom staff. Lijnders left Liverpool at the same time as Klopp last summer, but his role as Red Bull Salzburg boss was short-lived as he left in December. Former Ajax and Everton defender Heitinga, 41, will take over from Francesco Farioli in Amsterdam after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. Alcaraz to stay at Everton Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after the club made his loan move permanent (Adam Davy/PA) Charly Alcaraz is staying at Everton after impressing on loan, with the Toffees triggering the option to make his switch from Flamengo permanent. The 22-year-old will sign a two-year contract at the Merseyside club, who have paid an undisclosed sum to the Brazilian club. The Argentinian, formerly of Southampton, registered five goal involvements from 16 appearances since his January switch to Goodison Park. What's on today? A place in the Football League is up for grabs at Wembley as Oldham meet Southend in the Nations League promotion play-off. Oldham, who finished fifth in the regular season, are looking to regain EFL status after three seasons in the National League. Southend, who finished seventh, were relegated in 2021. A National League final record crowd of 50,000 is expected.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Sarina Wiegman still weighing up options before naming England's Euros squad
Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones certainly made a case for inclusion on Friday night, when she became just the second Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley in England's 6-0 Nations League dismantling of Portugal. Wiegman agreed she and her team needed to consider a number of factors – including fitness and relationships – when choosing which 23 players would defend England's title in Switzerland. Time to relive all six goals! 😍 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 30, 2025 'Of course you want these connections,' said Wiegman. 'Some players play more together than others. You have your opponents and of course, we still have players that are building too, so can they go to the level they had before they had injuries? 'I don't know yet. We're still trying out things and finding the balance.' England must beat World Cup holders Spain in their final Nations League group-stage meeting on Tuesday to clinch top of their group and advance to the autumn knockouts, which will determine the 2025 winners. It is also a final opportunity for players who might feel they are on the fringe to fight for their spot in Switzerland. Clinching at least second spot in Group Three through the Portugal triumph means England avoid a more complicated play-off situation and secure a more-favourable qualifying pathway for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. Lauren Hemp made her first England appearance since October on Friday (Adam Davy/PA) Long-term injured trio Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Lauren Hemp all returned to the pitch against Portugal, the latter starting and looking in form on Friday night. 'They've worked so hard to get where they are right now and that's what they showed,' added Wiegman. 'If you haven't put all the work in it to this point, then you cannot have a good performance, so I'm really happy with that. 'Of course we need to keep building, the Euros are really coming close and at the same time, we want to perform in the Nations League, so we are trying to find that balance.' One of the biggest questions ahead of Thursday's announcement is whether or not Chelsea forward Lauren James – who scored three goals and added three assists at the 2023 World Cup – will have recovered enough from the hamstring injury she sustained in April. Wiegman hopes James will be fit in time for the tournament (Zed Jameson/PA) Arsenal striker Alessia Russo was forced to sit out Friday night's encounter with a calf issue, but Wiegman said before the contest that she hoped the Women's Super League joint-Golden Boot winner would be available to face Spain. 'We have so many options up front in the squad right now,' Wiegman added. 'And what we also hope for is that LJ (James) is coming back too. 'She's already up and doing good, so trying to build her too, seeing what the competition of course will be. 'I hope every striker will be fit that we have now in the squad and LJ added to that, it's going to be really hard for me to make decisions for the Euros squad.'
