Paris ‌Saint-Germain Claims First Champions League Title

Updated⁣ May 31, 2025
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their first Champions League⁤ trophy, defeating Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2024-2025 final. The victory marks a historic moment for the French team,‌ sparking celebrations and‍ some unrest.

French‍ President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the victory on X, stating, “Champion Mon Frère! Bravi, we‍ are all proud. Paris, tonight capital ⁢of Europe.”

PSG‌ players⁢ celebrating their Champions League​ victory over Inter Milan
PSG players celebrate their Champions League​ victory.

Kylian Mbappé, formerly with PSG⁤ and now ⁢at‍ Real Madrid, shared his congratulations⁤ on Instagram, praising the team’s performance and ‌teamwork⁤ in the champions league.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi donnarumma, visibly emotional, told Sky, “In my tears there ‌is the whole season that was… ⁣we were almost out‌ of the⁣ Champions ⁣League and now we enjoy it all.” He added that ⁢the coach’s calm approach was key to their Champions League success. When asked ⁢about renewing with PSG, he saeid, “I don’t know, we’ll see. Now​ I go to⁢ the ⁢national team.”

PSG players lifting the‌ Champions ⁢League trophy
PSG players lift the Champions League trophy.

Inter Milan coach Simone​ Inzaghi acknowledged the defeat, saying, “Zero‍ titles, but to my boys I ⁣say ⁢anyway: very good. ⁣I ⁤told them,it was a bad defeat but ⁤for the whole season we remain with a high head ​high.” ‍He added ⁢that⁣ he would discuss⁤ his future with ‌the club.

Inter President​ Beppe Marotta described the defeat as a ⁣”negative evening” but affirmed that it ​wouldn’t change their evaluation of Inzaghi, with whom they plan ⁤to meet next ⁢week to discuss his contract.

The president of Inter Beppe Marotta thus​ defines, in ​Sky, the ‌defeat‌ in​ the Champions League‌ final of the Nerazzurri: “It was a negative evening where the ‌opponent outstanded us ⁢in everything, but this ⁤must not affect our season.”

kvaratskhelia celebrating a ⁤goal
Kvaratskhelia celebrates a goal.

Celebrations in Paris turned violent, with clashes between fans ⁢and police. Authorities⁣ reported ⁤131 arrests⁢ and deployed 5,000 officers.⁢ Interior Minister ‌Bruno Retailleau condemned the violence, distinguishing between “real PSG fans” ⁣and “barbarians” committing crimes.

The Minister‌ of the Interior,‍ Bruno Retailleau writes ‌on⁣ X: “The real PSG ‍fans are enthusiastic about the magnificent game of their team. And simultaneously occurring, of the barbarians ‍arrived in the streets​ of Paris ‌To ⁤commit crimes and cause law enforcement ‌agencies.”

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Doue in action during the⁢ Champions League ⁤final.

What’s next

PSG is ‍expected to celebrate their Champions League victory with fans in Paris, while Inter Milan will assess their performance and plan for the upcoming season.