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The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
SG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi's turbulent Paris stint
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN'S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG's dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final signaled their evolution under Luis Enrique, shifting from a star-studded squad to a cohesive, youthful team. This transformation came after the departures of Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé, whose exits allowed the club to rebuild strategically. When Messi arrived in Paris in 2021, hopes were sky-high. 'My dream is to win another Champions League, and I think I am in the ideal place to have that chance,' Messi said at his unveiling. Yet, despite flashes of brilliance, his two-year stint fell short. PSG regressed in Europe, exiting in the last 16 twice, a stark contrast to their previous semi-final and final appearances. The Argentine's mammoth €30 million annual salary and the challenge of balancing his role alongside Neymar and Mbappé often left PSG disjointed. By the end, sections of the Parc des Princes crowd turned on him, questioning his commitment. Though he delivered 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games, his impact was deemed insufficient. French sports daily L'Equipe captured the sentiment: 'PSG have not been better than they were before because of him... and he seemed to have as much desire to play in Ligue 1 as he did to go to the dentist.' Now, Messi seeks redemption in Atlanta, where his stunning free-kick last week propelled Inter Miami past Porto. PSG, meanwhile, aim to cement their global dominance. Miami coach Javier Mascherano hinted Messi might channel past frustrations: 'When he has something on his mind, he gives an extra effort.' With pride and progression at stake, Sunday's clash promises high drama—will Messi haunt his former club, or will PSG's new-look squad prove they've moved on?
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
PSG vs Inter Miami Club World Cup clash rekindles Messi's turbulent Paris stint
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN'S triumphant UEFA Champions League victory last month marked a new era for the club, but their upcoming Club World Cup clash with Inter Miami this Sunday reopens old wounds. The reunion with Lionel Messi, now starring for the MLS side, reminds PSG fans of a period marked by unfulfilled expectations. PSG's dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final signaled their evolution under Luis Enrique, shifting from a star-studded squad to a cohesive, youthful team. This transformation came after the departures of Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé, whose exits allowed the club to rebuild strategically. When Messi arrived in Paris in 2021, hopes were sky-high. 'My dream is to win another Champions League, and I think I am in the ideal place to have that chance,' Messi said at his unveiling. Yet, despite flashes of brilliance, his two-year stint fell short. PSG regressed in Europe, exiting in the last 16 twice, a stark contrast to their previous semi-final and final appearances. The Argentine's mammoth €30 million annual salary and the challenge of balancing his role alongside Neymar and Mbappé often left PSG disjointed. By the end, sections of the Parc des Princes crowd turned on him, questioning his commitment. Though he delivered 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games, his impact was deemed insufficient. French sports daily L'Equipe captured the sentiment: 'PSG have not been better than they were before because of him... and he seemed to have as much desire to play in Ligue 1 as he did to go to the dentist.' Now, Messi seeks redemption in Atlanta, where his stunning free-kick last week propelled Inter Miami past Porto. PSG, meanwhile, aim to cement their global dominance. Miami coach Javier Mascherano hinted Messi might channel past frustrations: 'When he has something on his mind, he gives an extra effort.' With pride and progression at stake, Sunday's clash promises high drama—will Messi haunt his former club, or will PSG's new-look squad prove they've moved on?
Scottish Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
PSG forced to barricade official club shop as stores shut in Paris amid looting fears ahead of Champions League final
A major Paris sporting event has also had to take extra security measures TALKING SHOP PSG forced to barricade official club shop as stores shut in Paris amid looting fears ahead of Champions League final PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN'S official club shop has been barricaded ahead of tonight's Champions League final. Luis Enrique's side are hoping to win their first ever European Cup as they take on Inter Milan in Munich this evening. 4 Paris Saint-Germain's club shop has been boarded up Credit: 4 Extra security measures have been taken in the French capital Credit: The much-anticipated match has sent fans into a frenzy back in Paris. As part of beefed-up security protocols going into the match, PSG have taken measures to avoid potential trouble. In footage shared by Agence de Presse, the Ligue 1 champions' official store on the Champs-Elysees can be seen being boarded up. They claim that this measure has been taken due to "looting fears". READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FINAL FRENZY Champions League travel chaos as fans block train and throw rocks 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 PSG's participation in the Champions League final has also sparked security concerns over at Roland Garros. French Open chiefs have beefed up security for this evening, with a Champions League watch party set to take place at the nearby Parc des Princes. While PSG take on Inter Milan, Novak Djokovic will battle Austrian Filip Misolic in the Roland Garros night session. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said: 'The fact that there's the Champions League final won't change much for us anyway. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Novak Djokovic is in action tonight in Paris Credit: Splash 'We are very happy for PSG. We're trying to do our job organising this tournament. 'Fifteen thousand people will come over here to watch tennis. We'll try to give them the best possible match. Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on board 'All around Roland Garros there will be police department teams that will be rolled out. Also safety arrangements will be set-up. "Outside the police department and prefecture have done everything, scheduled everything. They're used to that kind of event.' Over in Munich, there have been reports of fighting between fans ahead of the match. Per German outlet Bild, supporters have been seen lobbing stones at each other at Frottmaning station near the Allianz Arena. There have also been reports of travel disruption due to fans trespassing on train tracks.
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
PSG forced to barricade official club shop as stores shut in Paris amid looting fears ahead of Champions League final
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN'S official club shop has been barricaded ahead of tonight's Champions League final. Luis Enrique's side are hoping to win their first ever European Cup as they take on 4 Paris Saint-Germain's club shop has been boarded up Credit: 4 Extra security measures have been taken in the French capital Credit: The much-anticipated match has sent fans into a frenzy back in Paris. As part of beefed-up security protocols going into the match, In footage shared by They claim that this measure has been taken due to "looting fears". READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 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 PSG's participation in the Champions League final has also sparked security concerns over at Roland Garros. French Open chiefs have While PSG take on Inter Milan, Novak Djokovic will battle Austrian Filip Misolic in the Roland Garros night session. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said: 'The fact that there's the Champions League final won't change much for us anyway. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 4 Novak Djokovic is in action tonight in Paris Credit: Splash 'We are very happy for PSG. We're trying to do our job organising this tournament. 'Fifteen thousand people will come over here to watch tennis. We'll try to give them the best possible match. Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on board 'All around Roland Garros there will be police department teams that will be rolled out. Also safety arrangements will be set-up. "Outside the police department and prefecture have done everything, scheduled everything. They're used to that kind of event.' Over in Munich, there have been reports of Per German outlet Bild, supporters have been seen lobbing stones at each other at Frottmaning station near the Allianz Arena. There have also been reports of travel disruption due to fans trespassing on train tracks. 4 Fans have been enjoying themselves ahead of the game in Munich Credit: Reuters
