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Injuries sideline PSG duo Dembele and Doue ahead of UCL group opener

Paris Saint Germain has suffered a double injury blow ahead of the Champions League start with Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue both ruled out for weeks. Dembele will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, PSG said Saturday. Doue will be out for around four weeks with a calf strain, the Champions League winner confirmed. Dembele limped off the field in France's World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine on Friday, with Doue also injured in the game. PSG said Dembele had sustained a serious injury to his right hamstring. Doue strained his right calf. The injuries come less than two weeks before PSG begins the defense of its Champions League title against Atalanta on Sept. 17. The French champion goes to Barcelona, Dembele's former club, two weeks later on Oct. 1.

Full list of teams participating in UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season

The road to the Champions League begins on 8 July 2025, with the qualifying rounds. These will feature clubs battling it out in both the Champions Path and League Path, with only seven spots left.

Crystal Palace takes UEFA to court over Conference League demotion

Crystal Palace has taken its fight with UEFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport by lodging an appeal against its demotion to the third-tier Conference League next season. The Switzerland-based CAS confirmed Tuesday that the Premier League club had filed an appeal against European soccer's governing body. An expedited process will produce a decision no later than Aug. 11, the court said. Palace secured qualification to the second-tier Europa League by winning the FA Cup last season its first major trophy in 120 years of existence. But UEFA demoted Palace after finding it in breach of multi-club ownership regulations because of its ties to French club Lyon through American businessman John Textor. Textor had a 43% stake in Palace and owns Lyon outright. UEFA rules state that clubs can be barred from its competitions if owners have decisive influence over two teams that have qualified. While Textor only had limited decision-making at Palace, UEFA deemed his involvement with Lyon

New penalty rule in football after UCL controversy: What you need to know

The change will officially take effect in UEFA competitions starting Wednesday, as Germany faces Portugal in the UEFA Nations League semi-final in Munich.

From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into UCL winners

Luis Enrique got rid of the Galacticos at Paris Saint-Germain and then became one himself. The Spanish coach, or perhaps he should be called an architect or a visionary, orchestrated a 5-0 destruction of Inter Milan in Saturday's Champions League final. The match was so clinically one-sided that it resembled a training session against an amateur team, rather than a three-time European Cup winner. Passing, movement, energy. Tireless pressing, forwards dropping back to defend, wingers protecting fullbacks. Was this really PSG? Yes. All of these attributes were on display in Munich as Luis Enrique joined an elite list of coaches to win the Champions League with multiple clubs. His other success was with Barcelona in 2015 a 3-1 win against Juventus but Saturday was sweeter. This is the time for a great party and to make the most of this moment," Luis Enrique said. "I felt this connection with the players and the fans, I think it was a very strong connection throughout the season.

2 dead, 550 held after PSG's Champions League win leads to chaos in France

Celebrations in French capital take a chaotic turn after PSG secures a 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final

PSG supporters call for Gaza peace with bold banner at PSG vs INT UCL final

Paris Saint-Germain supporters displayed a banner saying "Stop genocide in Gaza" during the Champions League final on Saturday. They raised it shortly after Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in a 5-0 rout of his former side Inter Milan. Some PSG fans also held Palestinian scarves and flags during the game. PSG fans are known for their stance against the war in Gaza. They previously displayed a giant banner saying "Free Palestine" in November during the Champions League match against Atltico Madrid. The latest banner was likely to lead to disquiet among local authorities in Munich. Munich's city hall displays an Israeli flag as well as a Ukrainian one, and German support for Israel is strong for historical reasons. PSG could also face a fine. UEFA bans the use of gestures, words, objects or any other means to transmit a provocative message that is judged not fit for a sports event, particularly provocative messages that are of a political, ideological, religious or offensive nature.

Inter Milan vs PSG Champions League final HIGHLIGHTS: 5-star display by PSG hands them maiden title

INT vs PSG HIGHLIGHTS: Enrique hands PSG the title after a long haul. 5-0 defeat for Inzaghi and his men.

Which team has won most UEFA Champions League titles? Full list of winners

While other regions such as Asia (AFC), Africa (CAF), and South America (CONMEBOL) host their own continental championships, the global popularity of European football ensures the UCL remains on top.

Inter Milan vs PSG Champions League final live match time and streaming

PSG star forward Dembele returned to the starting lineup without any problems recently and is fully fit for the final, giving Enrique a wealth of attacking options.

Inter Milan vs PSG: 5 player battles to watch out for in the UCL final

Check all the important player battles for the UCL 2025 final between Inter Milan and PSG here.

Will Allianz Arena see another new champion in the UCL final this time?

While Inter Milan have already tasted European glory, most recently in 2010 when they defeated Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, PSG are still waiting to lift the trophy.

ICC chief Jay Shah meets UEFA President in Munich ahead of UCL 2025 final

Shah referred to the meeting with Ceferin as an important occasion to connect with sports administrators from other fields

Champions League: Why Inter Milan will wear Gold kit for UCL final vs PSG?

PSG are designated as the home side and the French champions will don their traditional kit featuring navy blue shirts and shorts, with a signature red and white vertical stripe.

Who'll referee the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan?

This season alone, Istvan Kovacs has been in charge of seven Champions League fixtures, notably overseeing the dramatic round-of-16 clash between PSG and Liverpool.

Champions League 2024-25 teams in final, date and time (IST), streaming

Inter vs PSG UCL final will be played on 1st of June (According to Indian standard time) at the Allianz Arena Stadium in Munich.

UCL Highlights: PSG book final date against Inter; beat ARS 3-1 in semis

A first half goal from PSG midfielder Fabian Ruiz followed by another one by Hakimi in the second half made sure that PSG don't succumb to the Arsenal pressure and book their spot in the final.

Champions League: Dembele starts from the bench for PSG vs Arsenal SF clash

According to the official UEFA website, Dembele has not been named in the starting 11 for PSG and will instead begin the match on the bench, indicating he is not fully match-ready.

PSG vs Arsenal Champions League SF 2nd leg live time IST, streaming

Live streaming of the UCL semifinal match between PSG and Arsenal will be available on the SonyLIV app and website

How can Mikel Arteta's Arsenal comeback against PSG to book UCL final berth

By executing this four-pronged tactical plan-midfield control, deeper playmaking, high-risk intensity, and set-piece exploitation-Arsenal have every chance to turn the tie around in Paris