Wednesday, July 08
Luis Enrique celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic 5-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, fulfilling the club's long-sought ambition since the 2011 Qatari takeover. He dedicated the win to his late daughter, Xana, acknowledging the emotional tribute from PSG fans. Enrique also lauded Ousmane Dembele's performance, suggesting he deserves the Ballon d'Or.
In a crucial Qualifier 2 clash for a spot in the IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Iyer's decision was influenced by overcast conditions and the expectation of dew later in the evening.
Paris Saint-Germain secured their first Champions League title in a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. Teenager Desire Doue scored twice in the one-sided final, with Hakimi, Kvaratskhelia, and Mayulu also finding the net.
Dinesh Karthik praises Rajat Patidar's grounded nature after becoming RCB captain, noting his unchanged behaviour despite increased responsibility. RCB reached the IPL final after nine years, defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Mo Bobat highlights Patidar's calm and collaborative leadership, leveraging the experience of senior players.
In a shocking announcement, Virat Kohli has retired from Test cricket after a stellar 14-year career. AB de Villiers, a close friend, believes Kohli followed his heart. Kohli, 36, played 123 Tests, amassing 9,230 runs with 30 centuries. De Villiers acknowledged the void Kohli leaves, emphasizing his significant legacy in red-ball cricket.
Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated their Champions League victory, resulting in nearly 600 arrests due to clashes with police near the Champs-Elysees. A car incident in Grenoble injured four celebrating fans. Despite the unrest, joyous fans sang and danced, celebrating PSG's historic win. President Macron will host the team, and a victory parade is planned on the Champs-Elysees.
