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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

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      PSG 5 Inter Milan 0: Desire Doue steals show as Parisians rack up biggest EVER Champions League final win

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      WITH the thrilling exuberance of youth and the vast oil wealth of Qatar, Paris St Germain were finally crowned champions of Europe last night. In a performance you could hang in the Louvre, Desire Doue staged a teenage rampage through the heart of an elderly Inter Milan defence, scoring twice and assisting once to inspire the heaviest victory margin of any European Cup Final.PSG are champions of Europe after thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in the finalCredit: GettyInter’s defeat to PSG was the heaviest in European Cup final historyCredit: GettyDesire Doue stole the show in Munich as PSG won at a canterCredit: AFPLuis Enrique inspired his men to a rampant winCredit: GettyThe Spaniard now has two Champions Leagues to his nameCredit: GettyIt was a night to remember for Enrique and PSGCredit: GettyThe French side have been chasing victory in Europe for yearsCredit: GettyThey have now taken their rightful place as the kings of EuropeCredit: GettyLuis Enrique’s side laid waste to Inter as they had done to four Premier League clubs en route to this glorious Bavarian night. His is a team which is everything it didn’t used to be when the Galactico trio Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe held sway at the Parc des Princes. PSG are the ultimate in high-class, high-octane, highly-selfless teamwork – a combination of beauty and efficiency about everything they do.Achraf Hakimi, one of two thunderous attacking full-backs, had opened the scoring.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hammered the fourth – then typified his team’s approach by sprinting back about 70 yards to half an Inter break with his side 4-0 up in the dying minutes.   Senny Mayulu, another 19-year-old, then sealed the deal with a late strike from Bradley Barcola’s assist. Doue, the 19-year-old plucked from Rennes last summer, was the headline act but Ousmane Demebele played a major role in three goals to tighten his grip on this year’s Ballon d’Or. It has been 14 years since the Qatari state seized control of PSG and after one previous final defeat under Thomas Tuchel in 2020, this was their moment. Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSPSG had an average age of 23 this season, Inter were the oldest in the competition at a touch over 30. And anybody who suggested that Inter’s experience and nous would prove a match for this zestful young PSG side was made to look utterly foolish.  Inter Milan fans INVADE Munich ahead of Champions League final vs PSGAchraf Hakimi got the ball rolling in the 12th minuteCredit: AFPHe refused to celebrate against his former sideCredit: GettySo for the fifth time Munich staged a European Cup Final – and for the fifth time, we had brand-new winners – just like Nottingham Forest, Marseille, Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea. And after Marseille at the old Olympic Stadium in 1993, this was only the second time a French club had ever won Old Big Ears.  PSG had performed a demolition job on all four of the Premier League clubs in this year’s competition, while Inter had seen off final hosts Bayern before they accounted for Barcelona in a classic semi-final. So while this wasn’t the most alluring of fixtures for English audiences, these were two very worthy finalists. Doue bagged his first goal just seven minutes laterCredit: APThe forward was delighted, having assisted Hakimi’s openerCredit: ReutersInter might easily have denied Manchester City their Treble in the final in Istanbul two years ago – but this was a bridge too far for Simone Inzaghi Izaghi’s men seemed content to sit deep, soak it up, let the kids do all the running. And yet PSG are too good for that sort of passive defensive approach and, after 12 minutes, they scored a goal of gorgeous simplicity. Vitinha, the tick-tock man at the base of the Parisian defence, picked out a cute pass which released Doue, who squared for Hakimi to tap in at the far post.  Doue then netted his second goal in the 63rd minuteCredit: GettyHe ripped off his shirt in wild celebrationsCredit: GettyIt shouldn’t have been so easy to baffle a bunch of brutish Italian defenders with two straight-line passes but that was what Enrique’s men did. And on 20 minutes, it was 2-0. At the opposite end, Inter staged a set-piece long throw and then got caught with their pants down within seconds. Willian Pacho stopped the ball going out of play behind Gianluigi Donnarumma’s goal, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia released Dembele, who sprinted down the left and picked out Doue with a crossfield pass. Doue chested down and rifled a shot which deflected off Federico Dimarco to leave Yann Sommer motionless on his knees. Khvicha Kvaratshkelia got involved 10 minutes laterCredit: ReutersThe winger only joined PSG from Napoli in JanuaryCredit: ReutersEnrique’s chief selection call had been over whether to choose Doue or Bradley Barcola. Within 20 minutes, Doue had one assist and one goal. It hadn’t been a bad shout to pick him.    Inter had some enterprising moments themselves but, the thing is with PSG, they can defend as well. Pacho is one hell of a defender. From Ecuador via Belgium and Frankfurt, he is such a gem that you just assumed that Brighton would have bought him and sold him for an immense profit years ago. Still, Franceso Acerbi and Marcus Thuram were both off-target with headers.Sub Senny Mayulu came off the bench to net PSG’s fifthCredit: GettyThe teen secured history for PSG in the 86th minuteCredit: ReutersYet before, Paris ought to have tucked this match in and kissed it goodnight – Doue centring for Dembele, who somehow shot in entirely the wrong direction. Then Doue tested Sommer and Kvaratskhelia was narrowly wide with a deflected shot, before he headed wide from the resulting corner. It was extremely one-sided stuff. After the break, Kvaratskhelia squandered a glaring close-range chance but it didn’t matter.  Inter Milan players appeared distraught after the disastrous resultCredit: GettySimone Inzaghi’s future will be under the spotlight amid links to Saudi ArabiaCredit: EPADoue had just executed a sumptuous pirouette on the touchline to embarrass Alessandro Bastoni when he netted his second. This time it was Dembele who conjured the sorcery, with a back-heel to Vitinha who fed the teenager for a firm, well-placed finish. Enrique decided enough was enough and replaced Doue with Barcola, perhaps out of clemency. But Kvaratskhelia soon rifled home at the near post from a Dembele pass before Mayulu rubbed salt in the wounds. Read More on The SunAlan Hansen once said that you can’t win anything with kids.But then he’d never seen this bunch of youths.  More

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      Kate Abdo branded ‘elite’ in bold outfit for Champions League final before she’s embarrassed with ‘beer maid’ footage

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      KATE ABDO showed how memories are ‘maid’ – as CBS served up a flashback fashion parade to shock her colleagues.The broadcaster, 43, covered her eyes at one point as co-presenters saw her in outfits from her 20s ahead of the Champions League final.Kate Abdo shocked colleagues when they saw this old outfitCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoShe had more surprises in store before kick-offCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoAbdo laughed when CBS showed footage from decades agoCredit: X/CBSSportsGolazoThierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards gasped with awe at first when they saw Abdo’s garb.But that reaction turned to howls of surprise when she was seen dressed like a traditional Bavarian beer maid.CBS showed the clip to mark globe-trotting Abdo’s several years working in Munich two decades ago.That’s where Saturday’s showpiece clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan took place.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd when it got to the waitress-style outfit Abdo looked as embarrassed as her studio pals appeared amused.CBS posted the throwback video with the caption: “Rumor has it @kate_scott had her own Munich moments.”However, Abdo had to correct cries of “lederhosen” from studio colleagues.She pointed out that’s the name of leather breeches worn by MEN.Most read in FootballAbdo was ‘subbed off’ for Anita Nneka JonesFans loved the memory lane montage, with one posting: “Kate Abdo looking elite!”But bizarrely she didn’t hang around for long.‘Omg so cringe’ say fans as Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel and Kate Abdo involved in awkward blunder live on CBS SportsAnita Nneka Jones replaced her in the hotseat while coverage was still building off to kick-off.Abdo told her CBS team-mates: “I would love to stay and chat guys but I have other friends waiting for me tonight…”Footage then showed Abdo’s pals David Beckham and Tom Cruise in the Allianz Arena.How about that for a duo to discuss fame and past fashion with?Abdo is used to wowing viewers with her outfits More

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      Sunderland captain Dan Neil, 23, lined up for shock £15m transfer to Serie A giants with Jobe Bellingham also set to go

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      ITALIANS Roma are poised to make a shock move for Sunderland skipper Dan Neil.South Shields-born Neil, 23, led the Black Cats back to the Premier League via the play-offs last week — but could now be off to Serie A.Dan Neil helped his boyhood club to Prem promotionCredit: GettyRoma are keen on the hard-running midfielder who is aware of their interest and a £15million deal could be thrashed out.British players are respected in Italy right now off the back of Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour helping Napoli to the title.Neil’s move would rock Sunderland, though, who are already preparing to lose Jobe Bellingham.The 19-year-old is already talking to clubs in Germany and likely to leave in the aftermath of their 2-1 win over Sheffield United.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSBellingham joined the Black Cats for £3m in 2023.The midfielder has since played 90 times, scoring 11 goals.He is a regular for England’s age group sides, and has so far earned four caps at Under-21 level.Speaking after winning promotion last week, Bellingham told Sky Sports: “I always believed, you have to believe.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJobe Bellingham was a key figure for Sunderland this seasonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial”When you’ve got supporters like this and a group of lads like that, you always have to believe.”I always believed and I know people doubted us and that’s understandable, we lost a few games, people talk about momentum.Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley”But I think we did enough, we showed enough throughout the season for people to at least give us some credit going into the play-offs.”The typical ‘inexperienced’ by all the ex-pros that speak on Sky but we’ve just proved that don’t matter.”You need experience, of course, with youth like at Sunderland you play loads of games you get that experience.”You get experience by failing and we failed together so many times and in the end we come good.”Neil, meanwhile, burst onto the scene after debuting in 2018.The all-action midfielder has since become captain of his boyhood club.Neil has played 197 times for Sunderland, scoring 12 goals and laying on 20 assists. More

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      John Stones could make shock Everton return to save World Cup dream as Man City eye Jarrad Branthwaite swap transfer

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      JOHN STONES could make a shock return to Everton to keep his World Cup dream alive.And that may grease the wheels for Jarrad Branthwaite heading in the opposite direction as part of an all-change summer at Manchester City.Manchester City star John Stones could make a shock return to EvertonStones’ return to Everton would grease the wheels for Jarrad Branthwaite heading to Man CityStones was one of Pep Guardiola’s first signings as manager — costing £50million in 2016 — and is the only one of six players to join that year still at the club.Guardiola continues to rate him as one of Europe’s finest ball-playing  centre-backs and would be quite happy to keep him at the Etihad.But the last two seasons have been an injury-ravaged disaster for Stones, who has been dogged by hip and particularly hamstring problems.The last of his 13 starts saw him limp out of the Champions League defeat at Real Madrid in February after only eight minutes.Read More on FootballAnd as fitness concerns limited his openings at City, he also faded from the England reckoning since his 83rd appearance in Finland in October.Stones, 31, knows he needs regular games to have any chance of forcing his way into boss Thomas Tuchel’s plans for next year’s World Cup.But although Guardiola is happy for him to stay, there are no guarantees on how much game action he will get — even though their relationship is as strong as ever.Stones would certainly play more at Everton but he has 12 months left on a £250,000-a-week Etihad contract.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the Toffees, for all their new investment, are not going to sanction that kind of package for a player of his age and with his injury record.Yet Guardiola is well aware of that and club sources claim he would let the player go for peanuts as a gesture, which would leave wriggle room on personal terms.City would also hope the move puts them in pole position to sign Branthwaite, one of the best young centre-backs in the country.They are long-time admirers of the Cumbrian, 22, now the prize asset on Everton’s books and a summer target for a host of clubs — though Chelsea remain the hot favourites.If Stones does move to Merseyside, he would be linking up with the manager who signed him as an unknown Barnsley teenager in 2013.David Moyes paid £3m even though Stones had made just 22 starts in the Championship and he had three sensational years at Goodison.Although there was ill feeling from some fans  at his departure — having pushed for a move — that would not harm his return. More

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      Champions League final LIVE RESULT – PSG vs Inter: French giants crowned kings of Europe for first time as Doue shines

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      PSG have won the Champions League for the first time after a record-breaking 5-0 win over Inter Milan!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.Academy 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.Match result: PSG 5-0 Inter MilanPSG starting team: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, DoueInter starting team: Sommer; Dumfries, Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni, Di Marco; Calhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan; Lautaro, ThuramBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Champions League final with our live below…Enrique secures second TreblePSG boss Luis Enrique is only the second manager to win a Treble with a European club on two different occasions.His first came in 2014/15 with Barcelona before the Spaniard capped off his second last night.Pep Guardiola is the other manager, winning the Treble with Barca in 2008/09 and then Manchester City in 2022/23.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTouching tributePSG fans unveiled a tifo at full-time, which featured Luis Enrique’s daughter Xana, who passed away at the age of 9 from a rare form of cancer in 2019.It really was emotional scenes at full-time.Copy linkCopiedPSG make historyPSG’s mammoth 5-0 win over Inter Milan made Champions League history.It was the biggest winning margin in a European Cup final.2025: PSG 5-0 Inter1960: Real Madrid 7-3 Eintracht Frankfurt1974: Bayern 4-0 Atletico Madrid (replay)1989: Milan 4-0 Steaua1994: Milan 4-0 BarcelonaCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedTwo trebles for magnifique EnriqueParis Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has become only the second manger to win a treble with a European club on two different occasions, having previously doing so with Barcelona in 2014-15.The Spaniard joins his former teammate Pep Guardiola, who also achieved a treble with Barcelona in 2008-09 and then Manchester City in 2022-23.Copy linkCopied’Incredible’ Doue hails EnriqueParis Saint-Germain’s teenage superstar Desire Doue said he was lost at words to describe his history-making performance in the Champions League final.But the teenager found plenty to describe what head coach Luis Enrique has done for the French outfit. “He’s been here two years and he’s made history for the club,” Doue said. “Tactically, mentally, he’s an unbelievable coach, and as a human being too. It’s a pleasure to work with him.”And when asked how he and his teammates were going to mark the occasion, the 18-year-old hinted at some wild celebrations.”I don’t know,” he said. “But it’s going to be crazy.”I have no words. It was just incredible for me. Simply incredible.Desire DoueTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedInter unravel on final stageSimone Inzaghi’s Inter side have given the Champions League some incredible moments this season, but it all fell apart for them in Munich this evening.The excellent counter-attacking outfit had trailed for a combined total of just 16 minutes and 38 seconds in their previous 14 games in the competition.Yet tonight they were second best from the off, and were never in contention once Achraf Hakimi netted an early opener.As a result, Inter trailed for 81 minutes and seven seconds in the final alone.Copy linkCopiedMunich first time tradition continuesThis was the fifth time that either a European Cup or Champions League final has been held in Munich – and on every single occasion the victors have lifted the trophy for the first time.PSG’s inaugural success follows Chelsea in 2012, Borussia Dortmund in 1997, Marseille in 1993, and Nottingham Forest in 1979.Copy linkCopiedThree from DesireInter Milan were terrified.Eighteen-year-old Desire Doue became the first player ever to register three goal involvements in a Champions League final, bagging two goals and an assist.Copy linkCopiedParis up in lightsOne of the world’s greatest landmarks has taken on a different dimension tonight.In the French capital, the Eiffel Tower has been lit up in the colours of Paris Saint-Germain with the word ‘Champions’ projected on to it.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Allianz ArenaPSG’s 5-0 win was the biggest margin of victory in a European Cup or Champions League final.In Internazionale’s 167th game in the Champions League, they have conceded five goals for only the third time – they lost 5-1 v Arsenal in November 2003, and 5-2 against Schalke in April 2011.Copy linkCopiedPSG play the long gameParis Saint-Germain have won the Champions League for the first time in their history in what was their 168th game in the competition.It the most any club has played before winning the competition for the first time.Copy linkCopiedEnrique leads PSG revolutionParis Saint-Germain were so disliked on the European stage for so long that it would have taken something remarkable to turn public opinion around.Or perhaps someone remarkable.The side that Luis Enrique has put together, and the dignity in which he has done it has won so many admirers.The PSG boss lost his nine-year-old daughter Xana in 2019 to a rare form of cancer, and the way he has continually spoken about her has broken hearts and offered hope.Copy linkCopiedPSG fans invade the pitchCopy linkCopiedPSG reach for the starsAmid the gold confetti inside the Allianz Arena, Marquinhos lifts the Champions League trophy to the sky.Paris Saint-Germain have finally won their first Champions League.With this young squad, with this manager, don’t bet on it being their last.Copy linkCopiedPSG are European kings!Copy linkCopiedTrophy lift imminent The PSG players are getting giddy on the stage as they receive their winner’s medals.Marquinos will lift the iconic trophy in just a few moments.Copy linkCopiedName on the cupThere’s a new name on the Champions League trophy this evening with PSG the 23rd club to win either this competition or its European Cup predecessor.Soon this renowned piece of silverware will be held aloft by Marquinhos and his teammates.Copy linkCopiedClassy touchPSG give Inter a guard of honour as the players make their way to collect their unwanted runners-up medals.Copy linkCopiedFrom Dan King in MunichSenny Mayulu, the PSG sub who scored the fifth goal moments after coming on, summed things up with his celebration. He was pumping his legs like he was dancing on hot coals in sheer elation and disbelief.Never in their wildest dreams – and Qataris have enough money to have some pretty wild dreams – will PSG’s owners have seen their first European title arriving in this fashion.The biggest winning margin in the history of the competition was delivered by some wonderful football against an Inter side who just did not turn up and had lost even their fight by the end.Desire Doue was the ninest of the four nine out of 10’s on the PSG side, but this was a team performance of strength, poise and verve. And a side this young should be contenders for years to come.Copy linkCopiedFull time – PSG 5-0 InterParis Saint-Germain win the Champions League – and in sublime French style too!Neymar couldn’t do it. Kylian Mbappe couldn’t do it. Even Lionel Messi couldn’t do it.But this young squad, put together and engineered by the magnificent Luis Enrique, have won PSG the biggest prize in European football.And having dispatched all the Premier League could offer along the way, the French club have now racked up the biggest winning margin in Champions League history.The squad, staff and management rush on to the pitch at full time to celebrate with the players on the pitch, and you suspect those celebrations will run right through the night and beyond.Copy linkCopiedPSG 5-0 Inter90. Achraf Hakimi picks up a yellow card for a tactical foul with just seconds left on the clock, and I don’t think there is going to be any time for stoppages added.Professional to the end.Copy linkCopiedPSG 5-0 Inter88. There are more tears being shed now, but these are on the PSG bench among the staff and players who have been substituted.After their long (oil money fuelled) journey, they are nearly there.Champions League glory is just a couple of minutes away.Copy linkCopiedPSG 5-0 Inter86. Paris Saint-Germain have their fifth goal, and it’s the 18-year-old substitute Senny Mayulu who has got in on the act.In terms of the action, it’s a smart give, go and return with Bradley Barcola that brings the opportunity to smash in off the near post.But what about the unbridled joy on Mayulu’s face?! The teenager can barely believe the moment as he wheels away with the biggest wide-eyed smile, visible for seconds before he is mobbed by his PSG teammates.Copy linkCopiedFive!Copy linkCopiedPSG 4-0 Inter83. A treble substitution for PSG, who are essentially in party mode now.Warren Zaire-Emery, Senny Mayulu and Goncalo Ramos are on for a slice of action with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves taking a well-deserved break.Copy linkCopied More

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      EFL club release ‘gorgeous work of art’ kit to celebrate 150th anniversary and even rival fans want to buy it

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      PORT VALE have released a stunning retro home kit to celebrate their 150th anniversary.The League One new-boys’ smart new strip has been flying off the shelves since its release.Port Vale have unveiled their stunning new retro home stripCredit: X @OfficialPVFCThe Valiants’ 2025-26 white home shirt will include a smart black collar, as well as black trim on the sleeves,It will also subtly include the Puma logo, in addition to a retro Port Vale logo.The shirt is not sullied by a garish sponsor, instead oozing a simple class.Vale’s kit is topped off with black shorts, also featuring the retro logo, as well as stripey black and white socks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Staffordshire side, who finished second in League Two, have confirmed that they have already flogged 1,815 home shirts on its first day on sale.For context, Vale averaged home gates of 7,639 last season.Port Vale’s kit launch has also been resoundingly well received online.One fan gushed on X: “That’s an absolutely gorgeous work of art is that. Might be kit of the season to be honest!”Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKPort Vale wore this kit during the 2024-25 seasonCredit: PAWhile a second wrote: “Stunning kit. They always look miles better without a sponsor too.”A third commented: “Best kit I’ve seen for a long long time. Fulham fan.”Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attemptAnd a fourth swooned: “Sweet Jesus. So simple and yet so stunning.”Another asked: “Is it appropriate for a Wednesday fan to purchase this?”Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock said: “I’m proud that we can mark the beginning of our 150th anniversary season with the launch of our brand-new 2025/26 home shirt.”The design rightly honours and helps us to reflect on our past, whilst we can also make positive steps forward in an exciting season back in League One.”I’d like to personally thank the members of our Supporter Advisory Board, who were presented the crest concept at their inaugural meeting.”The group continues to help us shape decisions and we’re delighted that they will be involved throughout such an important season.” More

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      Alejandro Garnacho told ‘don’t come back’ as Man Utd outcast takes parting shot in one-word Instagram post

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      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO was told “don’t come back” after the Manchester United outcast took a parting shot in a one-word Instagram.Garnacho’s Old Trafford days appear to be numbered after Ruben Amorim warned him to find a new club this summer.Alejandro Garnacho fired out a message after being axed by Man UtdCredit: GettyThe winger is now being linked with Serie A champions Napoli.And Chelsea could be interested again after making an enquiry in January.But Garnacho showed he is not going to go quietly.The Argentine, who was a late sub in the Europa League final defeat to Spurs, saw a bit more action in United’s disastrous post-season tour of the Far East.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey lost their first match to a Malaysian All-Stars XI before narrowly beating Hong Kong.Afterwards, United’s players jetted off on their separate ways for their summer holidays.And Garnacho made no secret of his joy to finally be heading into a new era.Posting emojis of a tropical island, praying hands and a crying face, he said on Instagram Stories: “Finally.”Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowever, this saw Garnacho receive a flurry of messages from angry United fans.One said: “Don’t come back.”Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s futureFans responded angrily to Garnacho’s postAnother declared: “Bro thinks he is CR7.”One noted: “He’s going to regret this when he is older.”Another added: “Worst attitude ever.”Garnacho has not endeared himself to fans by flashing the middle finger on pre-seasonCredit: X More