Key occasions
Paris Saint-Germain: Luis Enrique has given his big name avid gamers a vacation since they wrapped up the French name 57 days in the past, writes Luke Entwhistle in Munich. Is that the best way to get ready for a tricky Champions League ultimate towards Inter?
Champions League ultimate: Despotism v capitalism in a conflict of kinds
Comment: “The Champions League final is a jarring and stirring clash of styles in so many ways,” writes Jonathan Liew. “The relentless attack of Paris Saint-Germain and the relentless defence of Inter. One team built on the freehand wizardry of youth and one built on the weathered edifice of experience. Flying wingers against flying wing-backs, two strikers against none. But perhaps the biggest philosophical difference is between two radically different models of a football club itself: who it serves, what it can be, what constitutes success, and how to get there.”
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Preamble
Paris Saint-Germain tackle Inter in what guarantees to be a captivating and specifically intriguing Champions League ultimate on the Allianz Arena this night. Gnarly, streetwise and extra skilled, the Nerazzurri are hoping to position their defeat by the hands of Manchester City two years in the past in the back of them, however must conquer a treble-chasing French aspect to win their fourth European Cup. Younger and arguably extra pleasurable at the eye on this conflict of kinds, PSG want to carry the Champions League trophy for the primary time.