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      Awkward moment UFC icon Khabib Nurmagomedov snubs Kate Abdo’s handshake for religious reasons live on TV

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      THIS is the awkward moment UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov refused to shake the hand of CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo.Abdo was working for the broadcaster alongside the terrible trio of Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards for the Champions League final in Munich.Kate Abdo was involved in an awkward exchange with Khabib Nurmagomedov live on TVCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoAbdo was snubbed by a handshake from the UFC legend for religious reasonsCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoAbdo was joined in show by usual suspects Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.Credit: X/CBSSportsGolazoThe match ended in a record-breaking defeat as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Inter Milan 5-0.The quartet was joined by special guests Khabib Nurmagomedov, and streamer IShowSpeed immediately after the final whistle.Nurmagomedov embraced each member of the crew before Abdo, 43, held out her hand in a greeting.However, the unbeaten UFC star declined the offer by holding his hand on his chest instead, with Abdo quickly reclining it and offering an apology as she welcomed him to the show.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe reason for this is due to the 36-year-old’s religious beliefs as a devout Sunni Muslim.In Islam, it is a forbidden to touch a member of the opposite sex that they are not related to.A similar incident occurred back in 2020 with fellow MMA fighter Cynthia Calvillo, who revealed that Nurmagomedov refused to directly train with her.She explained to theScore: “It’s a little bit weird because of their religion… they won’t train with women.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”(Khabib) is still showing technique and stuff like that. So I still get to watch it. “But it doesn’t bother me … because they’re not really being directly rude to me.”Kate Abdo ‘subbed off’ CBS Sports Champions League final coverage as new presenter leaves Micah Richards ecstaticFans on social media praised Abdo’s response to the awkward exchange with the Dagestani native.One user said: “Mad respect to Kate for understanding afterwards and issuing an apology.”Another said: “Massive respect to Kate for understanding Khabib’s decision and not making a fuss of it in front of other pundits.”A third added: “Love how Khabib respectfully declined Kate’s handshake and she respected his approach. Love that from both of them.”Once that hurdle was cleared, Abdo asked the retired UFC fighter who he was supporting tonight, revealing he was there in support of PSG – despite him previously describing himself as a Real Madrid fan.In another crossover that nobody would have had on their Champions League bingo card, IShowSpeed was playfully confronted by Nurmagomedov about them possibly having a race or fight.Carragher, who hilariously tried resorting to cheating when he lost a race against Speed – real name Darren Hawkins – asked Nurmagomedov: “Do you think you could beat Speed in a fight or a race?”Nurmagomedov said he would be humble and conceded that Speed had the better of him in running, but declared he could easily outdo him in football IQ, before joking: “Don’t forget, between us there is nobody right now.”Abdo then suggested that Richards, ever the brunt of a few jokes on the show, was the “arm wrestling champion” of CBS.However, before the presenter – who married boxer Malik Scott last year – could finish her sentence, the ex-England international said: “No thank you.”Before the match itself, Abdo was subbed out of presenting duties by colleague Anita Nneka Jones, joking she had “other friends waiting for me tonight”.As Henry, Richards and Carragher groaned, Abdo pointed at Jones and added: “Look who’s coming!”Carra shouted “Anita!” before screaming as footage showed Abdo’s pals David Beckham and Tom Cruise hanging out the Allianz Arena.Abdo then waved as she walked off set, adding: “Bye, bye, bye.”Richards asked “Is it a substitution then?” – with Abdo pausing.Read More on The SunThe former Manchester City star then guffawed as Peter Schmeichel held the fourth official’s board to announce the substitution.Richards turned to Jones and bellowed: “Finally some real funny in the studio.” More

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      I was in the heart of PSG’s celebrations in Paris – it was a war zone with yobs throwing bottles and launching fireworks

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      OUTSIDE the Parc des Princes last night, it was carnage. Absolute carnage.No sooner had the final whistle blown in Munich – as Paris Saint-Germain sealed a record-breaking 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Milan – the French capital erupted in celebration.Thousands of PSG supporters hit the streets after their team’s Champions League triumphCredit: GettyThe Paris sky was lit up by fireworks as thousands came out to celebrateCredit: GettyFlares were lit by PSG ultras before things began to spiral out of controlCredit: GettySupporters partied well into the night after the 5-0 victoryCredit: GettyThose who live within a few-mile radius of the club’s home ground had prepared for the worst, sensibly boarding up their shops and cafes in anticipation of mass trouble, and it proved to be a wise decision.Tens of thousands of people, mostly young men wearing PSG shirts, sprinted away from the club’s football ground and once they were outside of the wide police security perimeter, chaos ensued.Motorists had to take evasive action coming off the motorway slip-roads as people dangerously spilled into the street, throwing flares into their path.Soon, the traffic was completely stopped around Porte d’Auteuil as supporters started celebrating in the street – and even jumped on stationary cars.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCoaches were blocked from moving forward and it was a surprise nobody was run over in the bedlam and disorder.One large truck did try to drive its way through the mayhem but dozens of blokes simply hitched a ride on the back.The air around the ground filled with the sound of air horns and revving motorbikes.Red and white flares were lit by bare-chested fans who either had scarves around their faces or dodgy cigarettes in their mouths.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSmoke bombs were let off and some PSG Ultras brought along firework GUNS, shooting the pyrotechnics high into the Parisian sky at a frequent rate.Though generally it was a mood of celebration and jubilation – it was the club’s first Champions League success after all – there were some inevitable casualties.HISTORIC scenes as PSG demolish Inter Milan in record-breaking Champions League final I saw one woman hurt and needing attention from friends while others cowered for cover as fans rushed forward.Ambulances were called to the area and so, too, were fire trucks.And your SunSport correspondent had to sprint away for safety at one point when some of the remnants of the fireworks landed too close for his comfort.The streets around the Parc des Princes, not far from where the Roland Garros tennis takes place, are in a well-heeled area, an influential region similar to Kensington and Chelsea in West London.Yet anyone living in nearby expensive flats, who had been hoping to get to sleep early, would have soon realised their misgivings as the partying went on for hours, and long after 1am.Those who were walking back to the Metro station after watching Novak Djokovic’s win on Court Philippe-Chatrier must have thought they were walking in a war zone.Champions League final REACTION – PSG 5-0 InterMost of the yobs would not have lived in the local area themselves but they saw this European success as an excuse to break the law and cause disruption.Some reckless parents even brought along their small children when really they should have all been at home.What was surprising was the lack of a police presence to control the lawless situation.There were reports of problems on the Champs-Élysées but in the well-to-do 16th arrondissement there was no police management or control.Almost as if they thought, well we have our perimeter, that is all we are doing, but away from that, you are on your own, lads…Local businesses are used to large numbers of people whenever PSG play at home but this was different – this was on a scale that locals had never seen before.Fireworks were fired towards police as clashes broke out on the streetsCredit: GettyTear gas was also fired as fans took over the streets in the French capitalCredit: GettyIn any other situation, these scenes of unlawfulness would not be acceptable but because it is football, the authorities tend to shrug it off as what fans do to celebrate.As someone who has reported on football matches for more than 23 years – and was a season-ticket holder at West Ham back in the 1990s – I’m not easily intimidated by these situations or by rowdy football crowds.Yet you had to keep your wits about you as fireworks constantly went off and fans gathered in large numbers, smoking weed and sitting on bus stops.I had sympathy for those families trapped in their cars as they were surrounded by groups of young men.It could have all easily and quickly turned very nasty – imagine what it would have been like had Inter had won the final?Read More on The SunOne or two individuals did throw bottles at the odd police van trying to drive through the streets. Shards of glass were scattered all over the pavements.And inevitably, some poor souls will be the ones clearing up all the mess this morning left by the hooligans. More

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      ‘So incredibly welcoming’ – Laura Woods pays personal tribute to Rio Ferdinand as Man Utd legend, 46, leaves TNT Sports

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      LAURA WOODS has issued a heartfelt farewell to Rio Ferdinand on his final TNT Sports appearance. The Manchester United legend is stepping away from the broadcaster after 10 years as a pundit. Laura Woods (left) has paid tribute to Rio Ferdinand (centre) on his final TNT broadcastCredit: PAThe former Man Utd star has spent a decade as a pundit for the networkCredit: PAFerdinand was on the TNT panel for Saturday’s Champions League final in Munich. He was joined by host Woods, Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves for his last broadcast. Following PSG’s emphatic 5-0 win, Rio said: “I just want to say thank you to everybody that I’ve worked with.”My job was made a lot easier by the great people and friends that I have worked with and will remain friends for many years.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe ex-England centre-back joined TNT back in 2015 as a pundit.He was drafted onto co-commentary duty shortly after and claimed his decision to leave was “difficult”.Woods had one “final goodbye” for Ferdinand as Saturday’s broadcast from Munich wound down. The presenter said: “Rio, before we leave, just one final goodbye. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”From us here at TNT Sport, to you. That is it for your career here, for now.”Can I just say on behalf of all of us – including everyone behind the camera – you’ve been an absolute pleasure.PSG crowned Champions League winners after smashing Inter Milan 5-0″And personally since I joined, you’ve been so incredibly welcoming.”You’ll be sorely, sorely missed.”Despite being incredibly busy with TNT for the last decade, Ferdinand has managed to launch a hugely successful podcast.His ‘Rio Ferdinand Presents’ pod, which was previously called ‘Vibe with Five’, has over 1.3 MILLION subscribers on YouTube.He has also been linked with a potential move to the BBC in the wake of Gary Lineker’s departure on Match of the Day. Ferdinand’s final game as a pundit proved to be a cracker, with PSG stunning Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich.Champions League final REACTION – PSG 5-0 InterLuis Enrique’s side ended the Parisian’s Champions League drought in style, overpowering the Italians thanks to standout performance from Desire Doue.Read More on The SunAn emotional Enrique said: “Since day one, I said I wanted to win important trophies, and Paris had never won the Champions League.”We did it for the first time. It’s a great feeling to make many people happy.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe reacts to PSG Champions League triumph with 16-word post as Luis Enrique fires unsubtle dig

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      FORMER PSG star Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence after the Parisian giants made history in Munich.Luis Enrique’s side thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday night to secure a first-ever Champions League crown.Kylian Mbappe has congratulated his former club PSG on their maiden Champions League triumphCredit: EPAThe Frenchman suffered heartbreak in the 2020 final for PSG against Bayern MunichCredit: EPAPSG boss Luis Enrique appeared to fire a dig to his former striker after beating InterCredit: GettyMbappe spent six years with PSG as the club tried in vain to end its European hoodoo. The 26-year-old was a beaten finalist in 2020 when Bayern Munich broke French hearts.Mbappe left for Real Madrid last summer after his contract expired in Paris.And he sent a gracious message to his former employers as they beat him to a maiden Champions League title.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTaking to Instagram, Mbappe told his 124 million followers: “The big day has finally arrived.”Victory – and in style – for an entire club. Congratulations @psg.”Mbappe’s exit from Paris was soured by a spat over unpaid wages.The forward made a claim of £46.5million against his former club, believing he was owed a signing bonus, his final three months’ salary and an “ethical” payment. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKEnrique was asked about Mbappe following his team’s history-making win on Saturday. The Spaniard replied: “We would have loved to have him, but his decision was different.”PSG crowned Champions League winners after smashing Inter Milan 5-0He then added: “We’ve shown that we have stars at the service of the team, and not the other way around.”The win was Enrique’s second Champions League triumph after leading Barcelona to glory 10 years ago.He used the moment to pay tribute to youngest daughter Xana, who tragically died in 2019 at the age of nine from bone cancer.Champions League final REACTION – PSG 5-0 InterFollowing his blockbuster move last summer, Mbappe has hit the ground running at the Bernabeu.He scored 42 goals in 55 games across all competitions this term. But Los Blancos went trophyless, missing out on LaLiga to rivals Barcelona and crashing out of the CL at the quarter final stage to Arsenal. More

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      Luis Enrique in emotional tribute to daughter Xana, who died from cancer aged nine, after winning Champions League

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      LUIS ENRIQUE paid an emotional tribute to his late daughter Xana after winning the Champions League.Enrique led Paris Saint-Germain to the holy grail of European football for the first time ever with a record-breaking 5-0 win over Inter Milan.Luis Enrique paid tribute to late daughter Xana after winning the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyXana tragically died aged nine from bone cancer in 2019Credit: Getty – ContributorShe famously waved a Barcelona flag after Enrique’s first Champions League win 10 years agoCredit: AFPDesire Doue led the way with two goals and an assist.Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu were also on target as PSG inflicted the biggest-ever European Cup final defeat on helpless Inter.At the final whistle, Enrique celebrated by hugging wife Elena, son Pacho, 26, and daughter Sira, 25.The result marked the Spanish boss’ second Champions League win after leading Barcelona to glory 10 years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Enrique also used the moment to pay tribute to youngest daughter Xana, who tragically died in 2019 at the age of nine from bone cancer.Following 2015’s UCL win, Xana famously waved a Barcelona flag as proud dad Enrique watched on.A decade later, the gaffer remembered his daughter as he switched into a black T-shirt bearing her name.The top also showed a picture of two cartoon characters, one little and one large, each clutching a flag bearing PSG’s club crest.Most read in Champions LeagueMeanwhile in the stands, French fans also paid tribute with a tifo showing Enrique planting a PSG flag into the ground with Xana watching on while wearing their club shirt.Fans were left with tears in their eyes as they reacted to the tributes.Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on boardEnrique paid tribute to Xana with a t-shirt depicting her with a PSG flagCredit: TNT SportsFans in the stands also showed their respect with an amazing tifoCredit: TNT SportsThe tifo remembered this special moment between father and daughterCredit: GettyEnrique celebrated the win with his wife and two other childrenCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe group hugged each other in delightful scenes at full timeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialOne said: “My heart is so full of joy for this man and his little angel.”Another declared: “He’s made sure Xana is with him in victory again.”One noted: “Xana is with you today.”Another added: “I’m glad he won for her.”Speaking before the final, Enrique revealed that Xana would be with him on the sideline in spirit.Enrique said: “I remember an incredible photo I have with my daughter, after winning the Champions League, placing a Barca flag on the pitch.Read More on The Sun“I wish I could do the same with PSG. She won’t be there physically, but she’ll be there spiritually and that’s very important to me.”After the final whistle, Enrique added: “Xana is not physically here, but she is always connected to me and she is enjoying this time with us.”Cancer types, signs and symptomsEverything you need to know about different types of Cancer More

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      PSG player ratings: Doue and Dembele stake Ballon d’Or claims with all-conquering Champions League final displays

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      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.Paris Saint-Germain lift the Champions League trophy for the first timeCredit: GettyAchraf 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.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChampions League final 24-25 LIVEGianluigi Donnarumma – 6A 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. Gianluigo Donnarumma was largely a spectatorCredit: GettyAchraf Hakimi – 8Put Inter on the back foot from the start by playing high to wipe out the Italians’ apparent superiority in midfield numbers.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSo 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.Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring for PSGCredit: GettyChampions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on boardMarquinhos – 7The 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.PSG stalwart Marquinhos finally got his hands on the Champions League trophyCredit: GettyWillian Pacho – 9Let 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.Willian Pacho won all of his personal duelsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialNuno Mendes – 7Laid 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.Nuno Mendes has been brilliant all season for PSGCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJoao Neves – 8Worked 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 himJoao Neves was immense in midfield all dayCredit: EPAVitinha – 9Set 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.Vitinha has cemented his place as one of world’s best midfieldersCredit: EPAFabian Ruiz – 8Spain’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.Fabian Ruiz was a commanding presence in the middleCredit: AFPDesire Doue – 9Kylian 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.Desire Doue has the world at is feet aged just 19Credit: GettyOusmane Dembele – 9Started 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.Ousmane Dembele has put himself into Ballon d’Or contentionCredit: AFPKhvicha Kvaratskhelia – 8Did 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.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia bagged PSG’s fourth goal on the nightCredit: GettySUBSBradley Barcola (for Doue, 67) – 7Was 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.Bradley Barcola missed a brilliant chance to scoreCredit: EPALucas Hernandez (for Mendes, 78) – 6Did not have much to do, apart from thanking Kvaratskhelia for an incredible bit of tracking back.Goncalo Ramos (for Kvaratskhelia, 84) – 6The Portugal striker had no time to make the same impression as his compatriots.Senny Mayulu (for Ruiz, 84) – 7Wonderful finish to make it five and he celebrated properly with virtually every member of the PSG travelling party.Read More on The SunSenny Mayulu netted PSG’s fifth goal late onCredit: AFPWarren Zaire-Emery (for Neves, 84) – 6Can at least say he was on the pitch for one of the five goalsSubs not used: Matvei Safonov, Presnel Kimpemble, Lee Kang-in, Lucas Beraldo, Ibrahim Mbaye, Arnau Tenas  More

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      PSG fans ‘tear gassed’ by riot police as violence erupts on streets of Paris after Champions League final win

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      CHAOS has erupted in Paris with riot police reportedly being forced to brandish batons and deploy tear gas to disperse football fans.Jubilant PSG supporters started celebrating their first ever Champions League trophy midway through the clash with Inter Milan after easily seeing off the Italian side.Thousands of jubilant fans celebrated early as PSG easily defeated Inter Milan in the Champions League finalCredit: AFPAnti-riot police officers arrest a person as Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrate in the streetsCredit: AFPPolice officers look on as fire is seen on the Champs Elysees in ParisCredit: ReutersFana packed out the Parc des Princes as they let off flares as part of their seismic partyCredit: ReutersThousands of supporters gathered across the city on Saturday night to watch the game as many packed into the Parc des Princes stadium.But disturbing footage online showed how during the final Paris was plunged into trouble.Dozens of fires broke out across the capital with several intense safety operations launched by French firefighters.Video appeared to show bikes and mattresses set alight near to the football ground with thick black smoke billowing through the night sky.read more in PSG vs InterEven before half-time – with PSG already two goals up – police in riot gear were seen sprinting towards groups of trouble-making fans.Some were seen launching bottles and letting off fireworks and flares as they were pushed back by cops. Concerns over safety in the French capital ramped up as the final drew closer.PSG’s official club shop was barricaded shut for the day as part of beefed-up security protocols to avoid potential trouble.Most read in FootballIn 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”.Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on boardThe off the pitch battles came despite a major security operation and a ring of steel being mobilised around Paris.Around 5,400 police officers were on duty with cops shutting down the traffic near the football ground.Across in Munich, where the final was being played, even more fan clashes erupted.Dramatic footage pre-match showed fights kicking off between rival supporters as they made their way to the match on public transport.Some were even spotted throwing stones at each other at Fröttmaning station near the Allianz Arena, Bild has reported.A trash can seen on fire as Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrate the UEFA Champions LeagueCredit: AFPMuch of Paris was covered in a thick smoke from the celebrationsCredit: AFPArmed riot police took to the streets of Paris to disperse rowdy PSG fansCredit: ReutersPSG won the Champions League for their first time after a record-breaking 5-0 win.Achraf Hakimi capped off a stunning move to give the French giants the lead after just 12 minutes.Moments later, Desire Doue’s heavily deflected strike doubled PSG’s advantage as Inter made a horror start to the final.The teenager marked his Player of the Match performance with another goal in the second half to give PSG a healthy 3-0 lead.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia got on the scoresheet with just over a quarter of an hour remaining as the French giants went four in front.Read More on The SunAcademy star Senny Mayulu added a fifth in injury time as PSG became the first team to win the Champions League or European Cup final by a five-goal margin.Luis Enrique’s side ultimately laid waste to Inter as they had done to four Premier League clubs en route to this glorious Bavarian night. Fans were seen crowded into disrupted trains in Munich and kicking offCredit: TNT SportsPSG manager Luis Enrique with the Champions League trophyCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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      Inter Milan ratings: Federico Dimarco like a deer in headlights and Acerbi shows his age as PSG create history

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      INTER left-back Federico Dimarco had an absolute nightmare against Paris Saint-Germain’s lethal young guns in the Champions League final.The Serie A side were butchered 5-0 by the Parisians in Munich, with 19-year-old Desire Doue running the show in his first European final.Simone Inzaghi consoles Federico Dimarco at full-timePSG battered Inter Milan 5-0 in MunichInter’s Hakan Calhanoglu was shell-shocked by half-timePSG won the Champions League for first time – and Luis Enrique became the first manager to win the continental treble with two different teams – the other being Barcelona.But there was only one side in it. After a blistering start, Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute.And while he didn’t celebrate against his former side, soon PSG doubled their lead when Doue’s back-post strike bobbled in.But after going toe-to-toe with Barca in two of the best-ever UCL semi-finals, hopeless Inter had no answers against PSG, who have now scored 152 goals this season.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWith Inter pushing on for a goal, the space PSG had in attack was scary, with Doue punishing them with a composed finish for 3-0, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia made it FOUR.At the death, 19-year-old sub Senny Mayulu celebrated like he scored a last-minute winner for 5-0.Here SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rates and slates the Inter players who left their fans in floods of tears in the Allianz Arena in Munich.Yann Sommer – 3Shell-shocked by a rampant PSG. Couldn’t have really done much about the first two goals.Most read in Champions LeagueThe 36-year-old Swiss stopper was left standing when Doue’s shot took a nick off Dimarco for 2-0.Did well to avoid 3-0 in 30 minutes when he held Fabian Ruiz’s skiddy effort. Was let down by his back-line in the second half.Benjamin Pavard – 4First start since being sidelined with an ankle injury last month.Great touches at times but was disjointed with his team-mates when it came to crossing the ball in. Not physical enough.Was caught out of position when Inter lost the ball, with PSG so lethal on the break.  First man to come off with Dimarco. Francesco Acerbi – 3Should’ve grabbed a goal back in the 23rd minute. With Inter relying on set pieces, Acerbi rose free as a bird from 10 yards but his header zoomed over the crossbar.Was booked for dissent in the 70th minute. And fell on his backside when Bradley Barcola skipped past him before denying his side 5-0.The 37-year-old kept teenage goalscorer Mayulu, who was on the pitch for two minutes, onside for 5-0. A broken man.Alessandro Bastoni – 4Told Dimarco off for ball-watching 40 SECONDS before PSG took the lead.Was part of the back three which were all over the place for Kvaratskhelia’s fourth. Threw the towel in after that.Denzel Dumfries – 5Had a tough job to do against the world’s best left back Nuno Mendes. The Dutchman couldn’t repeat his masterclass against Barca.Was completely missing throughout his 90 minutes, but not exactly his fault as Inter struggled to get him on the ball.Federico Dimarco – 2Lack of concentration cost his team. He was far too deep for PSG’s opener and kept assister Doue onside for Hakimi’s slick tap-in.The Italian’s nightmare start was made worse when he was caught napping for 2-0 before turning his back for Doue’s goal, which deflected off him.Every PSG ball went out to his side after that – the left-back was a like a deer in headlights against teenager Doue and Ousmane Dembele. Was hooked off in the 54th minute, with Paris fans doing the Poznan.Dimarco had a howler against PSGHakan Calhanoglu – 5Cut a frustrated figure as his team were utterly dominated in the first 20 minutes. The camera kept panning to his sad face.The midfielder delivered brilliant corners for Acerbi and Thuram’s big chances in the first half.But he scuffed a real opportunity with a shocking over-hit free-kick just after half-time. Lasted 70 minutes.Nicolo Barella – 5Barella tried to let the ball run out for a corner at the other end before 2-0 but he had not reckoned on the pace of this PSG side.Touch of an elephant when Dumfries’ cross ricocheted back to him inside the box on the brink of half-time.Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi reacts as Nicolo Barella looks onHenrikh Mkhitaryan – 4The former Manchester United midfielder appeared to have his first touch in the 35th minute – the first half just passed him by. Got a vital touch to put PSG off before 3-0. He was hauled off instantly after in the 62nd minute.Lautaro Martinez – 4Totally isolated with Inter unable to string a pass together in the first half.Kept having to come deep to get the ball, with PSG’s defence rarely threatened.Gianluigi Donnarumma made his first – and only – stop of the evening in the 75th minute.Martinez’ touch map in the first halfMarcus Thuram – 5Like Martinez, couldn’t get a sniff of the action with PSG so dominant. Had his first touch with a big chance on the brink of half-time when his powerful header skimmed past the post from six yards out.Anything on target there and Inter were back in business. Thuram booked for being late on Ruiz.SUBSYann Aurel Bisseck (for Pavard, 55 min) – N/ALasted SEVEN minutes after tweaking his hamstring after coming on.Was in floods of tears when making his way back to the bench. while PSG made it 3-0.Nicola Zalweski (for Dimarco, 54 min) – 5Get tackle to stop a potential PSG break. He was harshly booked for his efforts within minutes of coming on.Matteo Darmian (for Bissek, 62 min) – 5Was brutally asked to come on with his side being hammered.Read More on The SunCarlos Augusto (for Mkhitaryan, 62 min) – 5.5Kristjan Asllani (for Calhanogulu, 70 min) – 6 PSGPSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, DoueSunSport’s Dan King rated the PSG stars from the stadium. More