European champions, again
Paris Saint-Germain have defended their Champions League crown. The final against Arsenal in Budapest on Saturday finished 1–1 after extra time before your team won 4–3 on penalties. Marquinhos lifted the trophy alongside president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, and Luis Enrique has been hailed as the best coach in the world after delivering back-to-back European titles (5).
Tens of thousands packed the Champ-de-Mars for the victory parade beneath the Eiffel Tower. Sir Alex Ferguson sent a private message to Al-Khelaïfi after the final, calling PSG the team that played football.
Vitinha: 'I like feeling the match go through me'
The Portuguese midfielder has been singled out as a key figure in PSG's 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign. His deep-lying playmaking has become central to how Luis Enrique's side controls games, and the recognition in the end-of-season awards reflects a quietly dominant year from the 26-year-old (3).
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Jangeal could leave on a free
Porto are closing in on PSG academy talent Mathis Jangeal, with a free transfer potentially just weeks away. The youngster is out of contract and looks set to move to Portugal, which would be a blow to the youth pipeline after such a strong season at senior level (1).
Famalicão target another PSG prospect
Portuguese side Famalicão are advancing for an unnamed PSG youngster. The move follows a pattern of Primeira Liga clubs scouting talent from the PSG academy, and a deal could materialize soon (2).
Diomandé pursuit accelerates
PSG are pushing to sign Yan Diomandé. The club has stepped up its interest, with the move gathering pace as the summer window begins to take shape (4).
Fan-reaktioner
The celebrations haven't stopped. Supporters are buzzing about the penalty shootout record, six straight wins from the spot under Luis Enrique, four of them in finals. Meanwhile, the rumor mill is spinning: Eli Kroupi reportedly wants PSG as his next destination, though Bournemouth's ~€100M asking price and competition from other European giants makes it a complicated deal. Fabrizio Romano also reports that William Pacho has already agreed a new contract months ago and is considered untouchable. Read the full reaction here.