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GSM Arena
18 hours ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Oppo uses record-breaking UEFA Champions League final to flex AI and camera muscle
The UEFA Champions League Final ended on Saturday with a dominating 5-0 win for PSG over Inter - a record victory in the competition's finals. The match took place in Munich, and since Oppo is one of the competition's main sponsors it took to the packed 75,000 arena to promote its latest smartphones and tech. Oppo Find X8 Ultra camera samples The Official Smartphone Partner, as Oppo is called in this relationship, had demo booths for AI selfies and held a charity football game with football legends Kaka, Cafu, and Micah Richards. Epic football. Elite devices. Unforgettable moments. This is how we made our moment at the UCL final in Munich. #MakeYourMoment #OPPOxUCL25 — OPPO (@oppo) June 1, 2025 The company also flexed the camera muscle of its Oppo Find X8 Pro at the final. Yes, the Find X8 Ultra is the series' flagship, but only the Pro is available in Europe, so understandably, Oppo focused on the Dimensity 9400-powered device instead. There was also a big focus on the Oppo AI features. The company set up multiple booths and experience zones where fans could take AI-powered photos with Kaka and Yamine Lamal, both company brand ambassadors. Some fans were also in for a treat, with a surprise appearance from Marco Materazzi, Inter legend and Champions League winner in 2010. Oppo Find X8 Pro camera samples Another friendly game included Esteban Cambiasso – another Inter legend and winner of the trophy back in 2010, when the Italian side won against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Spain. Oppo hosted friendly games with Kaka, Cafu, Micah Richards and Esteban Cambiasso Oppo revealed in a press release it intends to remain committed to football-related partnerships, "connecting fans worldwide through technology." Oppo Find X8 Pro
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Official – Germany Star Pulls Out Of UEFA Nations League Squad After Injury In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Final
Official – Germany Star Pulls Out Of UEFA Nations League Squad After Injury In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Final Defender Yann Bisseck has pulled out of the Germany squad after suffering an injury in yesterday's Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan. This is confirmed by the Germany national team, via FCInterNews. Monaco defender Thilo Kehrer has taken Bisseck's place. Advertisement Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck has been set to be part of the Germany national team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League semifinal clash with Portugal. Die Mannschaft coach Julian Nagelsmann had called the 24-year-old up. This was the second international break in which Bisseck had received a call-up. He had also been part of the Germany squad for their quarterfinal tie against Italy in March. Bisseck made his first ever appearance for Bisseck in the second match against the Azzurri. Yann Bisseck Pulls Out Of Italy Squad After Injury In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan UCL Final MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale looks on, during the warm up prior to the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Yann Bisseck came on as a substitute for Inter in yesterday's Champions League final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. He replace Benjamin Pavard in the second half. Advertisement However, Bisseck was only able to play for a few minutes. He suffered a thigh injury after making a run forward into the PSG half. It was quickly apparent that Bisseck would not be able to continue after pulling up with what appeared to be pain in his hamstring. The severity of the injury for Bisseck is not yet clear. The German will undergo medical tests. What is clear, however, is that the Inter defender will pull out the Germany squad.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
‘It didn't fee like my Inter,' says wounded Inzaghi after final thrashing
'There is great disappointment and bitterness because the boys have had a great run this season' By Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi said he barely recognised his side as they fell to a deserved 5-0 defeat at the hands of Paris St Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday. PSG captured their first Champions League title in devastating style, recording the largest winning margin in the competition's history. The defeat marked a bitter end to a frustrating season for three-times European champions Inter, who fell short in three major competitions and finished without silverware. 'It absolutely didn't feel like my Inter out there — and the players are the first to know it,' said Inzaghi, whose side had reached the final with a thrilling 7-6 aggregate victory over Barcelona. Is there a hotter prospect in Europe right now than Désiré Doué? 👀🔥 📺 Stream #UCLFinal on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 31, 2025 For Inzaghi, the loss was particularly painful, coming two years after his team suffered a narrow defeat against Manchester City in the 2023 final in Istanbul. 'I think PSG deserved to win,' Inzaghi, whose side were last crowned European champions under Jose Mourinho in 2010, told reporters in a brief press conference. 'There is great disappointment and bitterness because the boys have had a great run this season, and it's hard to end with no titles. As a coach, I'm still proud. 'We're not satisfied with tonight's game. We approached it badly... We didn't play the final in the best way, but I thanked the boys.' PSG dominated proceedings, with teenager Desire Doue producing a scintillating performance, scoring twice and setting up Achraf Hakimi's opener, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and substitute Senny Mayulu also finding the net. Inzaghi acknowledged his side's shortcomings, saying that Inter struggled to match PSG's intensity. Vitinha ➡️ Doué ➡️ Hakimi PSG split open Inter's defence 🤌 📺 Stream #UCLFinal on DStv: — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 31, 2025 'We were more tired than PSG, who clinched the French title several weeks ago while we were fighting for the Serie A until the final weekend,' Inzaghi said. 'We didn't play well technically, they got there first... We knew they were stronger than us, we knew we had to be better, but we fully deserved the defeat.' Inter must now regroup for the Club World Cup in the US in June, but Inzaghi admitted the pain of losing the Champions League final would not be easily erased and he would not be drawn on whether he would still be with the club at the tournament. 'Heavy defeats and finals leave their mark. We must all start again together,' he said. 'I won't answer that question [about the Club World Cup]. I came out of politeness and respect for you, this defeat hurts too much. 'You come out stronger from defeats, we've been through this before and the next year we lost the Scudetto. I spoke to the lads and we need to hold our heads high, knowing that we came up against a stronger team who deserved to win.'
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
WATCH: Paris goes out of control after winning Champions League, 2 dead, several injured due to....
WATCH: Paris goes out of control after winning Champions League, 2 dead, several injured due to.... New Delhi: Making history in the UEFA Champions League 2025, French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the title for the first time. In the final match played late on Saturday night, PSG defeated Inter Milan 5-0. After the victory, the festive atmosphere on the streets of Paris turned into a riot. When the fans went out of control, the police had to take charge to control the situation. During this, incidents like arson in vehicles, attack on police and vandalism also came to the fore, many videos of which are going viral on social media. Inter Milan defeated badly In the UEFA Champions League final played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Inter Milan 5-0 to win the title. PSG's dominance was seen from the beginning of the match. The team opened the account with a brilliant goal by Ashraf Hakimi in the 12th minute, after which Deary Douay doubled the lead by scoring the second goal in the 20th minute. PSG was ahead 2-0 till half time. The team's aggressive performance continued in the second half as well. Deary scored his second goal in the 63rd minute. Khvicha Kwarakhelia scored in the 73rd and Seni Mayulu in the 86th minute to make the victory one-sided. Inter Milan struggled throughout the match but PSG had no answer. With this historic win, PSG captured the Champions League trophy for the first time. 🚨🇫🇷⚽️ PARIS IN CHAOS AFTER PSG VICTORY | Fans open water pipes on Champs-Élysées to celebrate, cars set on fire, firefighters intervene, and one supporter climbs onto a police car!#PSG #UCLFinal #Paris #France #ChampionsLeague #Football — Breaking News (@PlanetReportHQ) May 31, 2025 131 fans arrested After PSG's historic win, the celebrations on the streets of Paris took a violent turn. According to the Daily Mail report, the fans not only burst firecrackers but also spoiled the atmosphere of the city by setting fire to roads and vehicles. The police had to work hard to control the situation and 131 people were arrested during the overnight chaos. Not only this, the disturbance continued on Sunday as well. Some fans wearing masks kept bursting crackers on the streets, which affected normal life. The police also had to fire tear gas shells to control the situation. This celebration of victory became a cause of trouble for Paris.
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
No Mbappé, no problem as Enrique completes PSG transformation with a bang
When Luis Enrique claimed in early 2024 that Paris St Germain would be better without Kylian Mbappé, many dismissed it as arrogance or deflection. Fifteen months later, after PSG's first Champions League triumph — a jaw-dropping 5-0 steamrollering of Inter Milan in Saturday's final in Munich — the Spanish coach's bold prediction looks less like provocation and more like prophecy. The victory marked the culmination of a profound transformation, from a club defined by star power to one shaped by structure, tactical clarity and collective belief. Luis Enrique's second season at the helm has delivered what eluded his predecessors — not just a European title, but a new identity for PSG with the youngest squad in the last 16 of the competition, featuring French teenager Desire Doue, who made a decisive impact in Saturday's final. Kings of Europe 👑 Luis Enrique goes where no other PSG manager could 👏👏 #SSUCL #UCLfinal — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 31, 2025 Mbappé's departure to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 was expected to leave a void as the striker had been the club's leading scorer for six consecutive seasons and a global face of their ambition. Without him, pundits questioned whether PSG could remain relevant at the highest level of European competition. They eventually became the second French club to win the European Cup after Olympique de Marseille in 1993. Early results this season seemed to confirm those doubts. The team managed only one win in their first five Champions League group-stage matches, falling to 26th place out of 36 in the league-phase standings. A 1-0 loss at Bayern Munich in November left the team on the brink of early elimination and Luis Enrique facing intense criticism for his tactical decisions and squad selections. PSG finally have their hands on the #UCL trophy 🥹🏆 #UCLFinal | #SSUCL — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 31, 2025 'You cannot understand,' he then quipped at a reporter questioning his tactics and method. Behind the scenes, Luis Enrique stayed resolute. He said he had gathered the players and staff for a key internal meeting. 'We are one of the best teams in Europe,' he insisted, explaining the problem was not talent, but execution. The coach demanded an immediate improvement in their intensity, even threatening to resign if the standard in training didn't improve. In January, PSG hosted Manchester City in a must-win clash and found themselves 2-0 down. What followed was a stunning 4-2 comeback in 30 minutes that transformed the club's season and became a symbolic turning point. There's no feeling in football like winning the Champions League 🥹🏆 #UCLFinal | #SSUCL — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) May 31, 2025 From that point on, PSG were nearly flawless. A 4-1 win in Stuttgart secured progression, followed by knockout victories over Brest, Liverpool (on penalties at Anfield), Aston Villa, and Arsenal. Unlike in recent years, the team did not buckle under pressure, holding firm in hostile environments and playing with an authority and self-belief that had long evaded the club in Europe. Ousmane Dembele had his best season, scoring 32 goals in all competitions while Doue became a new star for the club, setting up one and scoring two in a stunningly one-sided final. Gianluigi Donnarumma, once a point of weakness, produced decisive saves throughout the campaign and January signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added versatility and energy to a system that rewarded effort over ego. Discipline, long elusive at PSG, has become a hallmark. When Dembele was late to training ahead of a Champions League match at Arsenal, Luis Enrique left him out of the squad. PSG lost 2-0, but the coach's authority was affirmed. 'That was my best decision of the season,' he later said. And Dembele returned transformed into a formidable forward after years spent being a poster boy for unfulfilled potential. Saturday's final showcased everything Luis Enrique had instilled. PSG showed control, confidence and their high pressing proved too much to handle for Inter. The title ends a 14-year wait for Qatar Sports Investments, who bought the club in 2011 with the stated aim of dominating Europe. That dream is now reality — not with a galaxy of stars, but with a system built to last. Luis Enrique did not just win the Champions League. He reshaped Paris St Germain into something new and as he once claimed, something better.
