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Laureus Sport Awards: Lionel Messi & Argentina World Cup team win Laureus awards

Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina were named Sportsman and Team of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

May 9, 2023, 2:49 AM2 min read

Laureus Sport Awards: Lionel Messi & Argentina World Cup team win Laureus awards

Argentina lifted the World Cup for the third time, beating France in a penalty shootout in Doha after possibly the greatest final of all time, which ended in a 3-3 draw. Messi captained the Argentina side. He scored seven times and won the Golden Ball as his country won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in December. For performing on the biggest stage of Football, Argentina & Messi won the Laureus Sport Awards. He is the first athlete to win the team and individual awards in the same year.

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"This is a special honour," said Paris St-Germain forward Messi, 35. "Particularly as the Laureus World Sports Awards are in Paris this year, the city that has welcomed my family since we came here in 2021."

"I want to thank all my team-mates, not only from the national team but also at PSG - I have achieved none of this alone and I am grateful to be able to share everything with them."

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Laureus Sport Awards: Full list

  • Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award: Lionel Messi
  • Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
  • Laureus World Team of the Year award: Argentina men's football team
  • Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award: Carlos Alcaraz
  • Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award: Christian Eriksen
  • Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award: Catherine Debrunner
  • Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award: Eileen Gu
  • Laureus Sport for Good award: TeamUp (A programme for children displaced by war by Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski)
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European treble winners in men's football history

Till now, 9 European clubs (Under UEFA) have managed to win a treble, which includes the premier national league competition, the main national cup competition, and the UEFA Champions League/UEFA Europa League.

Jun 2, 2025, 11:42 AM13 min read

European treble winners in men's football history

In football, a team wins a treble when they win three major trophies in a single season. Winning the continental treble means winning the premier national league competition, the main national cup competition, and the main continental trophy, for UEFA, which is the UEFA Champions League or UEFA Europa League.

Though winning the Europa League is also considered a treble, it is not accepted wholeheartedly by the pundits and fans as winning the UEFA Champions League. 

Till now, 9 European clubs have been able to win the continental treble. Before we discuss all the European treble winners in men's football history, we must know about the types of Trebles we have in football. 

Barcelona is the only club to win multiple trebles with both their men's and women's team, completing the feat in 2024.

Continental treble

This is considered the actual treble in football where a team go on to win the national league, national cup competition and the main continental trophy. Celtic Football Club in 1966-67 became the first team in football history to win a Continental treble. Till now, 22 men's teams have won the Continental Treble, with 30 being the total number of times. In Europe, only 8 football teams have been able to accomplish the feat.

Domestic treble

Generally, for most of the footballing nations, winning a domestic treble is not possible since they do not allow first-division teams to win any secondary cup or league. A domestic treble includes winning three national competitions, including the national league title, the national cup competition, and one secondary competition. Countries which were under British or French possessions once allowed domestic trebles to happen. Celtic with 8 domestic trebles, and Rangers, with 7, are the most successful teams when it comes to winning domestic trebles.

European treble winners in men's football history

1. Celtic | 1966-67

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Celtic team with their 1966-67 European Cup trophy. Image | Celtic Star

In the 1966-67 season, Celtic became the first team ever to win the continental treble when they won the Scottish Football League, Scottish Cup and European Cup (UEFA Champions League now).

Celtic with 58 points in the Scottish Football League went past Rangers to clinch the national league. In the Scottish Cup, they defeated Aberdeen Football Club by 2-0 in the final to win the trophy. William Wallace was the goalscorer for them in the final. 

In the European Cup, Celtic defeated Inter Milan by 2-1 in Lisbon to become the first-ever Treble winner in football history. Thomas Gemmell and Thomas Chalmers were the scorers for Cletic that day.

2. 1971-72 | Ajax

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Ajax 1971-72 team that won the European Treble | Image: X

Ajax, the football club from the Netherlands became the second European team to win the treble in the 1971-72 season. They won the Eredivisie, their national league and then won the KNVB Cup and later on won the European Cup to complete their treble. That season, Ajax were nearly the invincible team losing just one game in the whole season. 

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In the Eredivisie, Johan Cruyff became their top goal scorer with 25 goals. Ajax with 63 points, 8 points cleared Feijenoord in the second position. In the KNVB Cup, they defeated FC Den Haag in the final by 3-2 to win the cup. Cruyff had scored the opener in that game also and scored three goals in the tournament. 

In the European Cup, they defeated Inter Milan by 2-0 with Johan Cruyff scoring a brace for them. In all together Cruyff had scored 33 goals for them that season in the three tournaments.

3. 1987-1988 | PSV

European treble winners in men's football history: PSV - 1987-88 | sportzpoint.com
PSV players with the 1987-88 European Cup. Image | BackPageFootball 

In the 1987-88 season, PSV became the second team from the Netherlands to win the historical treble. That season they won the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the European Cup. They won their 10th Eredivisie title with 59 points, 9 points clear of Ajax in the league table. Wim Kieft scored 29 goals in that season for PSV in the league. 

In the KNVB Cup final they defeated Roda JC by 3-2 in the extra time. Then, they went on to win the European Cup by defeating Benfica in the final by a 6-5 penalty shootout. Ronald Koeman came out as one of the standout performers for PSV that season. 

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4. 1998-99 | Manchester United

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Manchester United players with their 1999 UEFA Champions League trophy. Image | FC Barcelona

It took 11 more years for any team to win the European Treble and Manchester United became the first team from England to achieve that feat. United, under  Sir Alex Ferguson won the Premier League, FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League after not winning any trophies in the previous season. The treble is regarded as the achievement in his career, and he was awarded the knighthood in November 1999 after that success. 

They won the Premier League with 79 points, 1 point more than Arsenal. Dwight Yorke with 18 goals was their and League's joint-highest goal scorer in that season. In the FA Cup, despite facing difficult opponents throughout the tournament, Ferguson's men kept on fighting back, and after two semi-final replays against Arsenal and a final against Newcastle United, they won the FA Cup. Paul Scholes and Teddy Sheringham scored for them in a 2-0 win in the final.

Read about teams with the most Premier League titles. 

In the Champions League, they were drawn into the group of death alongside FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Brondby. They qualified for the knockouts as the runner-up from the group and defeated Inter Milan and Juventus in the quarter and semi-finals, respectively, before beating FC Bayern Munich in a historic comeback in the final. In front of 91000 people in Barcelona, Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored in the added minutes to hand Manchester United a terrific 2-1 win over Bayern.

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5. 2008-2009 | Barcelona

FC Barcelona are the first and only team to win an European Treble | Sportz Point
Barcelona players with their 2009 UEFA Champions League trophy. Image | FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona in the 2008-09 season became the first Spanish team to win the European Treble. Under their former captain, and Barcelona B coach Pep Guardiola, the Spanish giants reached their peak in that season winning the La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League. They are still the only Spanish team to win the European Treble. 

After selling players like Deco and Ronaldinho, Barcelona started to reorganise their shape as a club and Lionel Messi alongside Samuel Eto'o became their hero at the front. They won La Liga with 87 points, 9 points clear of Real Madrid. Samuel Eto'o with 30 goals in the league was their top scorer. 

In the Copa del Rey final, they defeated Athletic Bilbao by 4-1 as Yaya Toure, Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Bojan scored for them after conceding an early goal. 

In the 2008-09 Champions League, Barcelona had to clear the qualifying round first to enter the group stage. They defeated Wisła Kraków in a two-legged qualifying round before entering the group stage alongside Shakhtar Donetsk, Sporting CP and Basel. 

Football Memories on X: "Messi's header v Man United | Champions League  Final 2009 https://t.co/GdYhm3UskL" / X
That header from Lionel Messi that saw FC Barcelona win the 2009 Champions League.

They topped the group stage and then went on to beat Lyon, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea in the knockouts before beating Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in the final in Rome. Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi scored one goal each as Barcelona scripted history. Messi finished with 38 goals in all competitions that season. That season saw Lionel Messi win his first Ballon d'Or award with a record margin of 240 points than second-position Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona in 2009 became the first team to win a "sextuple" in European football history.

6. 2009-10 | Inter Milan

Inter Milan players after their historical 2009-10 European Treble | sportzpoint.com
Inter Milan players after their historical 2009-10 European Treble

Right after Barcelona's historical 2008-09 season, Inter Milan created their history as they became the first and still the only Italian team to win the European treble. They were the sixth European Treble winners in the men's football history. It was the "special one", Jose Mourinho's second and last season with the club that helped the Italian giants create history. 

After a historical season with FC Barcelona, Samuel Eto'o was swapped with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and was sold to Inter Milan. Eto'o that season went on to become the only player to win back-to-back European Treble. That season Inter Milan won their fifth consecutive Serie A title, Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League. 

They first won the Coppa Italia by beating Roma in the final. Diego Militao scored the lone goal for them in the final. Then, they won the Serie A on the final match day with 82 points, 2 points more than Roma. Diego Militao scored 22 goals in the league season for them.  

In the UEFA Champions League, they were clubbed with Barcelona, Dynamo Kyiv and Rubin Kazan and progressed to the knockout stage as the runner-up of the group. In the knockouts, they defeated Chelsea, CSKA Moscow and Barcelona before winning 2-0 against Bayern Munich in the final. Militao scored a brace for them and won the player of the match award as well. 

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7. 2012-13 | FC Bayern Munich

FC Bayern Munich with the UEFA Champions League 2012-13 trophy | sportzpoint.com
FC Bayern Munich with the UEFA Champions League 2012-13 trophy

In the 2012-13 season, FC Bayern Munich became the first and only German team to win the European Treble. Under head coach Jupp Heynckes, they won their 22nd Bundesliga title, and 5th UEFA Champions League title alongside the DFB-Pokal title. 

Before the season they brought in players like Xherdan Shaqiri, Dante, Claudio Pizarro, Mitchell Weiser, Tom Starke and Mario Mandzukic alongside Javi Martinez for a then-record signing fee. 

In the league, they acquired a record-breaking 91 points as Mario Mandzukic finished with 15 goals against his name. In the DFB-Pokal, they defeated VfB Stuttgart in the final by 3-2 as Mario Gomez scored a brace for them.

In the Champions League, they were grouped with Valencia, BATE Borisov and Lille. They moved to the next stage as the group champions and then faced Arsenal, Juventus and Barcelona in the knockouts. In an all-German final, they defeated Borrusia Dortmund by 2-1 to complete their treble. Mario Mandzukic and Arjen Robben scored for them in the final.

8. 2014-15 | FC Barcelona

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FC Barcelona players after winning the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. Image | FC Barcelona

Under head coach Luis Enrique, FC Barcelona in the 2014-15 season became the first team in European football history to win the treble more than once. In the summer, Barcelona signed Uruguayan striker  Luis Suarez which helped them create one of the most successful trios in football history in M-S-N with Messi, Suarez and Neymar. They had also signed Marc-André ter Stegen and Ivan Rakitic same season.

They won the La Liga narrowly with 94 points, 2 points clear of Real Madrid. Lionel Messi (43) was outscored by Cristiano Ronaldo (48) in the league that season. Neymar also scored 22 goals for Barcelona in the league that season.

In the Copa del Rey final, they defeated Athletic by 3-1 as Messi scored a brace and Neymar netted once. 

In the Champions League, they faced PSG, Ajax and APOEL in the group stage and advanced to the knockout stage as the champions of the group. They then went on to beat Manchester City, PSG and Bayern Munich before beating Juventus by 3-1 in the final. Neymar, Rakitic and Suarez scored in that final. Messi with 58 goals in all competitions was their top scorer. After that performance, Messi went on to beat Ronaldo and Neymar to win his 5th Ballon d'Or.

9. 2019-20 | FC Bayern Munich

FC Bayern Munich won their second European Treble in 2019-20 season | sportzpoint.com
FC Bayern Munich won their second European Treble in the 2019-20 season

Post Barca's remarkable success in the 2014-15 season, German club FC Bayern Munich went on to equal their records as the second team in European Football history to win the treble more than once. Under coach Hansi Flick they went on to become the second team in European football to win the "sextuple"

Niko Kovac was the manager for FC Bayern Munich when they started the season, and then Hansi Flick was named as the interim manager. In a season hit by Covid-19, Bayern were forced to play behind closed doors. 

However, that did not restrict them from being their brutal best. Robert Lewandowski broke the record for the most goals scored in a single Bundesliga season (34) as Bayern lifted the league for the 29th time. 

In the DFB-Pokal final, they defeated Bayer Leverkusen by 4-2 as Robert Lewandowski scored a brace for them.

In the UEFA Champions League round of 16, they defeated Chelsea. Then, they humiliated Barcelona by an 8-2 win (the biggest margin in a UEFA Champions League knockout game) and thrashed Lyon by 3-0 before beating PSG by 1-0 in the final. Kingsley Coman scored the all-important goal for them in the final.

10. 2022-23 | Manchester City

Manchester City won their first-ever UEFA Champions League in 2022-23 season | Sportz Point
Manchester City with their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2022-23 season

In the 2022-23 season, Manchester City became the second English team and 8th overall team to win a European Treble. Pep Guardiola created one of his records as he became the first coach in European history to win the treble more than once.

Manchester City were coming into the season as the Premier League defending champions and signed players like Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips and Julian Alvarez to strengthen their squad. Erling Haaland went on to break the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a single season as he scored 35 goals in the whole season. City went on to win their 7th Premier League title with 89 points.

In the FA Cup final, City's captain Iikay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in the FA Cup final's history as they defeated Manchester United by 2-0 in the final. 

The Haaland riot continued in the UEFA Champions League as well as he scored four goals against RB Leipzig in the round of 16. They then went on to beat Bayern in the quarters and Real Madrid in the semis before beating Inter Milan in the final by 1-0. Rodri scored the lone goal for them in the final and was named player of the final as well. 

Erling Haaland scored 52 goals in his 53 games for Manchester City that season. However, despite that performance, he could not beat Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or trophy. 

11. 2024-25 | PSG

PSG became the latest team to win the European treble under Luis Enrique as they clinched their first-ever Champions League trophy, and also lifted the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France trophies.

In Ligue 1, they clinched the French Championship with 84 points, as Ousmane Dembele, with 21 goals, won the Ligue 1 Golden Boot. 

In the Coupe de France final, they defeated Reims by 3-0 as Bradley Barcola scored a brace and Achraf Hakimi scored another goal to seal the win.

In their historic Champions League season, Dembele finished as their top scorer of the season while Desire Doue scored a stunning brace to help them lift the title. Achraf Hakimi scored in all quarters, the semis and the final to become one of the heroes for them.

With this win, Luis Enrique became the second manager to win two European trebles with two different teams. 

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Football facts: Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever

From Lautaro Martinez's recent heartbreak to Gianluigi Buffon's three final losses, explore the players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever. Here's to the players who came so close, but never won.

Jun 2, 2025, 11:26 AM4 min read

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The pain of a Champions League final defeat is a feeling few footballers will ever experience. But for some, that crushing disappointment has become an all too familiar nightmare.

The recent 2025 final saw Lautaro Martinez experience this heartbreak, joining a list of legendary players who have been extremely close to European glory, not once, but multiple times.

Check out the list of players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever.

Gianluigi Buffon (Italy, Juventus) | 3 Finals

Gianluigi Buffon tops the list of players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever | sportzpoint.com
Gianluigi Buffon walking past the trophy with runners-up medal after their loss in 2017 UCL finals. Image | BBC

One of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, Gianluigi Buffon was the extraordinary last line of defence for Juventus for many years. He reached the finals 3 times out of which twice he led the the team as a captain, and lost all of them.

  • 2003 Final: Faced AC Milan that ended 0-0 after extra time, where Buffon made a crucial save from Filippo Inzaghi in the normal time. However, Juventus ultimately lost 3-2 on penalties.
  • 2015 Final: Led Juventus against Barcelona and faced a 3-1 defeat, despite a commendable performance.
  • 2017 Final: Lost 4-1 against Real Madrid and it was painful as the opponent dominanted completely in the second-half.

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Paolo Montero (Uruguay, Juventus) | 3 Finals

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Paolo Montero in 2003 Champions League final. Image | Juvefc.com

Paolo Montero was a key central defender of Juventus' backline during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He too reached the finals thrice and never tasted victory in any of the Champions League finals.

  • 1997 Final: Juventus were the defending champions in this season, and was unable to control Borussia Dortmund, lost 3-1 in the finals.
  • 1998 Final: Lost 1-0 vs Real Madrid in a tense final, which marked their second consecutive final defeat.
  • 2003 Final: Battled AC Milan to a 0-0 draw and eventually lost 3-2 in penalties.

Alessio Tacchinardi (Italy, Juventus) | 3 Finals

Alessio Tacchinardi is among Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever | sportzpoint.com
Alessio Tacchinardi playing for Juventus in 2003 UCL final. Image | Getty

Another player of Juventus, Alessio Tacchinardi, a hardworking midfielder, finds his place in this list with 3 final defeats. He also has the same story as Montero, with disappointing losses in the years 1997, 1998, and 2003.

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Lautaro Martinez (Argentina, Inter Milan) | 2 Finals

Lautaro Martinez is among the Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever | sportzpoint.com
Lautaro Martinez walking past the UCL Cup with runners-up medal after losing against PSG in the final. Image | Facebook

The Argentinian striker, Lautaro Martinez is Inter Milan's attacking shepherd and captain. He made his way up in this list with their recent loss in the 2025 Champions League final against PSG. He was a part of 2 finals and lost both the times.

  • 2023 Final: Despite great efforts, lost 1-0 to Manchester City in a thrilling final. Martinez had a chance to equalize but couldn't convert, a moment that lingered in the memory for Inter fans.
  • 2025 Final: A heavy 5-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain which added a second layer to his final setbacks.

Antoine Griezmann (France, Atletico Madrid) | 2 Finals

Antoine Griezmann is among the Players with most Champions League finals without winning it ever | sportzpoint.com
Antoine Griezmann in 2016 Champions League final. Image | BBC

Antoine Griezmann was the creative heartbeat and primary attacking threat for Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid during their golden era. He reached the finals 2 times with this side and met with defeats every time.

  • 2014 Final: Faced cross city rivals Real Madrid in a dramatic final, and lost 4-1.
  • 2016 Final: Another defeat against Real Madrid, where they lost 5-4 (Juanfran missed the decisive penalty) in penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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Other Atletico Madrid Players with 2 UCL final defeats in the same years (2014, 2016):

Players No. of final defeats Years
Saul Niguez (Spain) 2 2014, 2016
Koke (Spain) 2 2014, 2016
Juanfran (Spain) 2 2014, 2016
Diego Godin (Uruguay) 2 2014, 2016
Filipe Luis (Brazil) 2 2014, 2016
Gabi (Spain) 2 2014, 2016

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Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals

Discover the PSG phenoms Senny Mayulu and Desire Doue, who etched their names in the history of youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals after scoring against Inter Milan to win their first UCL title.

Jun 2, 2025, 11:25 AM3 min read

Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com

The UEFA Champions League final represents the pinnacle of Europeam Club football, a stage where heroes are crowned. For any player, scoring in this momentous match is a big achivement, and for a few, that moment comes at an astonishingly young age!

Dive into the list of 5 youngest goalscorers in Champions League finals, with the spotlight on recent additions of Paris Saint-Germain's Mayulu and Doue, who have etched their names on this exclusive list.

5. Lars Ricken (20 years 322 days) | 1997

Lars Ricken is one of the Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Lars Ricken scoring a goal against Juventus in 1997 Champions League finals. Image | Bundesliga

In 1997, Borussia Dortmund's local boy, Lars Ricken etched his name into Champions League final history with a goal against Juventus. Coming on as a substitute, he took just 16 seconds to score the goal after entering the pitch!

At just 20 years and 322 days old, his impactful goal helped Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory, and it still remains one of the most iconic moments in UCL finals history.

4. Desire Doue (19 years 362 days) | 2025

Desire Doue is one of the Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Desire Doue celebrates after scoring a brilliant goal against Inter Milan in 2025 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram

The 2025 UEFA Champions League final saw a remarkably young talent make his mark on field. Desire Doue added his name in this list of youngest goalscorers with scoring twice (20' , 63') in the finals against Inter Milan.

He scored the second and third goal of the match, which significantly gave PSG a boost in this high-stakes match. His attacking style and dominant gameplay at just 19 years and 362 days of age, was great to watch.

Doue's name will be forever treasured in the books of PSG's success in UEFA Champions League.

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3. Carlos Alberto (19 years 167 days) | 2004

Carlos Alberto is one of the Youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Carlos Alberto celebrates his goal in the 2004 Champions League finals. Image | Instagram

Carlos Alberto of FC Porto scored a stunning goal in the 2004 Champions League finals at the age of 19 years and 167 days. He scored the first goal of the match, which eventually led to a victory of 3-0 against AS Monaco FC.

He delivered a memorable moment for the team and became the key figure in Porto's surprising triumph, that too, for their second UCL title.

2. Senny Mayulu (19 years 14 days) | 2025

Senny Mayulu is one of the youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Senny Mayulu celebrates after scoring a goal for PSG in 2025 Champions League. Image | BBC

In the electrifying final of 2025 Champions League, PSG got another young talent who didn't just play; he made history. Senny Mayulu, at just 19 years and 14 days old, became the second-youngest goalscorer ever in the Champions League final.

Mayulu scored the final goal in their 5-0 victory against Inter Milan, and his strike in a match of such immense pressure solidified his status as an emerging player for the Parisian giants.

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1. Patrick Kluivert (18 years 327 days) | 1995

Patrick Kluivert is the youngest Goalscorers in Champions League finals | sportzpoint.com
Patrick Kluivert celebrates his 1995 Champions League final goal for Ajax. Image | Instagram

Topping the list as the youngest goalscorer in Champions League final is Patrick Kluivert. In 1995 final, playing for Ajax, he scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against AC Milan.

At just 18 years and 327 days of age, his crucial finish brought Ajax's fifth UCL title home, and established him as an iconic talent who made history in European football's grandest stage.

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Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles

After Luis Enrique became only the sixth football manager to win the Champions League with different clubs, we present you with some interesting football facts about managers with the most UCL titles in their careers.

Jun 1, 2025, 11:35 AM5 min read

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles | sportzpoint.com

In Europe, the Champions League is seen as the most demanding title among players, managers, and clubs from all over Europe. The Giant clubs compete for this specific trophy every year, with the prestige and financial rewards received from the tournament being among the biggest in club football.

Achieving success in this competition is usually seen by most players and managers as the benchmark of club-level achievement in Europe. For many managers, winning the Champions League is the ultimate goal.

Some managers, however, have managed to win the competition multiple times, some with multiple teams as well. Without further due, here are the interesting football facts of the five managers with the most Champions League titles.

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Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles 

Pep Guardiola | 3 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles - Pep Guardiola - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Many regard Pep Guardiola as the greatest manager of his generation due to his success with all the clubs he has managed. The Spanish manager has won the competition thrice in his managerial career, two times with FC Barcelona and once with Manchester City.

Guardiola won his first Champions League title in his first season in charge of Barcelona, with his side defeating Manchester United 2-0 in 2008-09 as part of their first-ever treble. The former Barcelona midfielder was 38 years old at the time, making him the youngest manager to win the competition to date.

He won his second title two years later in the 2010-11 season, defeating the same opponent 3-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of both triumphs, scoring both times.

Then he managed Bayern but wasn't able to bring any Champions League titles to the German Club. Finally, his 12-year wait came to an end when Manchester City defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in the Final of the UCL 2022-23 season.

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Zinedine Zidane | 3 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Zinedine Zidane - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid in its most dominant period of the 21st century. The Frenchman won three titles with Los Blancos in three years in charge of the club.

Zidane won his first title just four months after he replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid. He led the side to defeat Atletico Madrid on penalties in the 2015-16 final.

The next season, Real Madrid defeated Juventus 4-1 in the final for their 12th crown.

Zidane led Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2017-18 final. The Frenchman is the only manager in history to win the competition three consecutive times. He is also the first and only French manager to win the competition to date.

Bob Paisley | 3 European Cups

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Bob Paisley - 3 titles - sportzpoint.com

Bob Paisley was a Liverpool soccer player, manager, and administrator for almost 50 years

No football manager demonstrated the art of leading quietly and without ego more than Bob Paisley. He won twenty trophies in nine years for Liverpool Football Club between 1974 and 1983.

He brought 3 European Cups, six League Championships (including three in a row in 1981, 1982, and 1983), three League Cups, 6 Charity Shields, one UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.

Paisley is the only British manager to win the European Cup three times. Bob is now regarded as one of the best soccer managers of all time.

Carlo Ancelotti | 5 Champions League titles

Football Facts: Managers with most UCL titles - Carlo Ancelotti - 5 titles - sportzpoint.com

Carlo Ancelotti is one of football's managerial greats of the 21st century. The Italian manager has won five Champions League titles in his time as a manager, having also won the competition twice as a player.

Ancelotti won his first Champions League title in the 2002-03 season with AC Milan as his side defeated Juventus on penalties in the final. He won his second title in the 2006-07 season as AC Milan defeated Liverpool 2-1.

Ancelotti won his third title with Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season after his side defeated Atlético Madrid 4-1. His fourth title came in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid once again after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.

He completed his fifth win in the Champions League as a manager in the 2023-24 season when Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund by 2-0 in the final.

The Italian manager is also the only manager to win all of Europe's top five leagues.

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Football Facts: Managers with the most UCL titles (Top Ten)

Managers No. of title wins Clubs Years won
Carlo Ancelotti 5 AC Milan, Real Madrid 2003, 2007, 2014, 2022,2024
Bob Paisley 3 Liverpool 1977, 1978, 1981
Pep Guardiola 3 Barcelona, Manchester City 2009, 2011, 2023
Zinedine Zidane 3 Real Madrid 2016, 2017, 2018
Sir Alex Ferguson 2 Manchester United 1999,2008
Jose Villalonga 2 Real Madrid 1956, 1957
Luis Carniglia 2 Real Madrid 1958, 1959
Bella Guttmann 2 Benfica 1961, 1962
Helenio Herrera 2 Inter Milan 1964, 1965
Nereo Rocco 2 AC Milan 1963, 1969
Luis Enrique 2 FC Barcelona, PSG 2015, 2025
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PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final: 5 star PSG becomes the 24th team to win Champions League

Get the highlights of the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final at the Munich Football Arena in Munich as PSG defeated Inter by 5-0 to become the 24th team to win the Champions League.

May 31, 2025, 9:27 PM1 min read

PSG win the Champions League 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to the final night of an extraordinary season we have had. Welcome to the night of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE coverage of the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final match, scheduled to take place at the Munich Football Arena in Munich. 

PSG, who are looking for the first-ever Champions League trophy, defeated Arsenal in the semi-final to enter the final. In the meantime, Inter Milan are going for their fourth UCL title after being defeated by Manchester City in the 2023 final. They have qualified for the final, beating Barcelona in a Champions League classic.

Luis Enrique, as a coach, is looking for a second treble after winning it with FC Barcelona in 2015. Meanwhile, Inter Milan player Lautaro Martinez will be looking to complete his circle of being a World Cup and Champions League winner tonight. 

So stay tuned as we take you through a historic night of football. Enjoy the coverage.

LIVE Updates

May 31, 2025, 7:01 PM

Final Score

May 31, 2025, 9:28 PM

Thank you!

Thank you for staying with us throughout the season. Congratulations to all the PSG fans for the historic night. For Inter fans, next season will be a brighter one. 

Good night everyone. See you during the FIFA Club World Cup.

May 31, 2025, 9:14 PM

Long Live, Xana

May 31, 2025, 9:14 PM

Finally for Marquinhos

PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final: 5 star PSG becomes the 24th team to win Champions League

May 31, 2025, 9:10 PM

CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME

PSG win the Champions League 2024-25 | sportzpoint.com

May 31, 2025, 9:06 PM

They were!

May 31, 2025, 9:01 PM

Munich, home for new champions

May 31, 2025, 9:00 PM

More on Enrique

May 31, 2025, 8:59 PM

May 31, 2025, 8:58 PM

PSG become 24th Champions League winners!

May 31, 2025, 8:51 PM

Full time | PSG 5-0 INT

PSG win the Champions League for the first time ever!

May 31, 2025, 8:50 PM

90' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Hakimi.

May 31, 2025, 8:49 PM

The treble guy!

May 31, 2025, 8:48 PM

HISTORY!

May 31, 2025, 8:48 PM

86' | It is 5-0! | PSG 5-0 INT

Mayulu

Sensational. 

What a way to win the first-ever Champions League!

Mayulu scores the fifth one with a left-footed rocket from close range. Barcola with the assist. 

The part has started. 

May 31, 2025, 8:45 PM

84' | Triple change for PSG

In: Ramos, Zaïre Emery, Mayulu

Out: Kvaratskhelia, Ruiz, Neves

May 31, 2025, 8:43 PM

Golden boy!

May 31, 2025, 8:42 PM

Only if you are a PSG fan!

May 31, 2025, 8:42 PM

81' | Barcola misses the chance

Wonderful skill from Barcola, but he could not have the perfect finish. 

He hits the side net and chance gone to make it 5-0

May 31, 2025, 8:38 PM

78' | Change for PSG

In: Hernandez

Out: Mendes

May 31, 2025, 8:37 PM

Same as UCL trophy!

May 31, 2025, 8:36 PM

76' | Save from Donnarumma

Donnarumma denies Thuram. Not a good night for Thuram and PSG. Top class save from the Italian. 

May 31, 2025, 8:34 PM

73' | KKVVVVVVARRRRTSHELIIIAAAAA | PSG 4-0 INT

Kvaratskhelia scored PSG's fourth goal vs Inter Milan in the UCL 2025 final - sportzpoint.com

Inter is cooked. 

This is one-sided now. 

Threading pass from Dembele and the Georgian kept going closer to Sommer, before sending the ball past him

Homecoming for PSG.

PSG 4-0 INT

May 31, 2025, 8:32 PM

Magician

May 31, 2025, 8:31 PM

71' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Acerbi for a foul on Neves

May 31, 2025, 8:31 PM

70' | Change for Inter

In: Asllani

Out: Calhanoglu

May 31, 2025, 8:29 PM

69' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Thuram for a foul on Ruiz.

May 31, 2025, 8:28 PM

RUTHLESS

May 31, 2025, 8:27 PM

66' | Change for PSG

In: Barcola

Out: Doue

May 31, 2025, 8:23 PM

63' | DDDDDDDDDOUUUUUUEEEEEEEE | PSG 3-0 INT

Desrie Doue became the youngest player to score and assist in a UCL Final - sportzpoint.com

Doue's dream night continues. 

Attack initiated by Vitinha and finished by Doue. 

He gets the yellow card for taking his shirt off. 

PSG 3-0 INT

May 31, 2025, 8:23 PM

62' | Double change for Inter

In: Augusto, Darmian

Out: Bisseck, Mkhitaryan

May 31, 2025, 8:22 PM

61' | Hakimi's shot is blocked

Wow, that was magical from Hakimi. 

He went through the defence and went for the shot from the right. Acrebi blocked the shot and it is a corner for PSG.

May 31, 2025, 8:20 PM

60' | Easy for Donnarumma

A few players are down on ground as Donnarumma made an easy save.

May 31, 2025, 8:18 PM

58' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Inter coach Inzaghi for dissent. 

May 31, 2025, 8:17 PM

Acrobatic!

May 31, 2025, 8:16 PM

56' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Zalewski for a foul on Ruiz. 

May 31, 2025, 8:16 PM

55' | Block from Marquinhos

Inter with a corner had a chance to score. The partly saved ball from Donnarumma went straight to Barella, whose volley was blocked by Marquinhos

May 31, 2025, 8:14 PM

54' | Changes for Inter

In: Bisseck, Zalewski

Out: Dimarco, Pavard

May 31, 2025, 8:11 PM

50' | Chance for Kvaratskhelia

Another chance for Kvaratskhelia to score. This time, he could not control his shot inside the box as he fell down while making the effort. 

May 31, 2025, 8:10 PM

Changes coming?

Zalewski, Bisseck, Augusto, Zieliński and Frattesi are warming up for Inter.

May 31, 2025, 8:08 PM

48' | Too long

A team which has scored more than 1/3rd of its goals from set pieces misses another chance. 

Too long from Calhanoglu this time, and another chance gone for Inter. 

May 31, 2025, 8:07 PM

47' | Foul

Pacho fouls Thuram and it is a free-kick for Inter.

May 31, 2025, 8:07 PM

46' | Kvaratskhelia misses the target

It looks so easy for PSG. Kvaratskhelia easily broke through and entered the final third. 

His left-footed close-range shot missed the target by a whisker.

May 31, 2025, 8:06 PM

46' | Second half starts!

No changes from both teams.

May 31, 2025, 8:05 PM

Serious talent!

May 31, 2025, 8:02 PM

Can you name all the UCL winners since 1956?

May 31, 2025, 7:49 PM

Half-time | PSG 2-0 INT

Not a good 45 minutes if you are an Inter fan. Great joyus half for PSG. 

May 31, 2025, 7:48 PM

45+1' | Doue appologies

Greedy from the 19-year-old star. 

Though he had runners on both sides of him, he decided to take a chance with the shot. 

Sommer made an easy save of the weak shot from him.

May 31, 2025, 7:47 PM

Two minutes added

2 minutes added to the first half.

May 31, 2025, 7:46 PM

44' | Chance for Dembele

Huge let off for Inter. Dimarco did not have any clue where Demebel was. 

At the far post, he was open for a close-range shot. But he missed the target. 

May 31, 2025, 7:44 PM

Can he turn things around?

Marcus Thuram missed a chance for Inter Milan vs PSG in the UCL final - sportzpoint.com

May 31, 2025, 7:42 PM

39' | No final shot from Inter

They are doing better by sending a few crosses from both sides. 

But, with PSG defence working in harmony, they have not been able to get the final shot on target. 

May 31, 2025, 7:40 PM

He can sniff another treble!

May 31, 2025, 7:39 PM

37' | Chance for Thuram

Chance for Thuram

Genuine chance for Inter and Thuram.

At the far post, from the corner, he should hit the target from there. 

Another chance gone begging for them.

May 31, 2025, 7:38 PM

34' | Inter not getting enough space

Inter's top three have not got enough ball and space to work with in the final third. 

May 31, 2025, 7:35 PM

On record books!

May 31, 2025, 7:34 PM

Incase you missed that volley!

PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final LIVE updates, news, scores and free commentary | Doue doubles the lead for PSG; PSG 2-0 INT

May 31, 2025, 7:32 PM

29' | Inter looking better now

Positive few minutes for Inter Milan. 

First, they had forced Hakimi to make a mistake. Then Thuram was able to make a few entries in the final third. 

May 31, 2025, 7:27 PM

That volley from Doue!

May 31, 2025, 7:26 PM

More on Hakimi

May 31, 2025, 7:25 PM

23' | Acerbi misses the chance

First chance for Inter after a long time. 

From Calhanoglu's corner kick, Acerbi had jumped high enough to beat his marker. But could not keep the header down for the goal. 

May 31, 2025, 7:23 PM

20' | DOOOOOOOOOUUUEEEEEEEEE | PSG 2-0 INT

PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final LIVE updates, news, scores and free commentary | Doue doubles the lead for PSG; PSG 2-0 INT

Wooow! 

What a start for PSG!

Unfortuante for Inter Milan and Dimarco. 

Mendes kept the ball in, and Dembele's lofted ball went straight to Doue, who went for the volley.

Doue's volley took a deflection from Dimarco and went straight in. 

PSG 2-0 INT

May 31, 2025, 7:20 PM

17' | Kvaratskhelia misses the target

Kvaratskhelia misses the target with a right-footed shot from outside the box. 

Mendes served him a good ball, but his shot did not curl enough to finish inside the goal. 

May 31, 2025, 7:17 PM

Legend!

May 31, 2025, 7:15 PM

12' | HHHHHHHHAAAAAAKKKKIIIIIMMMMIIII | PSG 1-0 INT

PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final LIVE updates, news, scores and free commentary | Hakimi gives PSG lead; PSG 1-0 INT

Hakimi gives PSG the lead. Against his former team, he decides not to celebrate. 

Threading pass from Vitinha and Doue, just had to turn to give the pass to Hakimi on the other side of the box to split the Inter defence. 

Top class team goal. 

PSG 1-0 INT

May 31, 2025, 7:13 PM

The Nerazzurri are wearing black armbands following the passing of Ernesto Pellegrini, who was the President of Inter for eleven years.

May 31, 2025, 7:12 PM

10' | Sommer makes a save

Save from Sommer, who has been one of the best players for Inter this season. Timid effort from Doué.

May 31, 2025, 7:09 PM

8' | Chance for PSG

Vitiniha's free-kick was not negotiated well by Inter, and then the ball returned to him on the right. Vitinha's lofted ball for Marquinhos was just a bit long. 

May 31, 2025, 7:08 PM

Superstitions!

May 31, 2025, 7:07 PM

May 31, 2025, 7:04 PM

3' | Attack from PSG

Doué had the chance to enter the box but fouled Çalhanoğlu in the way and gave away the chance.

May 31, 2025, 7:01 PM

1' Kick-off!

Here we go!

The grandest night of European football. 

May 31, 2025, 7:00 PM

Handshakes are done!

We are ready to start!

May 31, 2025, 6:49 PM

Let's Go!

May 31, 2025, 6:48 PM

She will be there in soul, for sure!

May 31, 2025, 6:47 PM

Ready to roar!

May 31, 2025, 6:45 PM

The silverware

May 31, 2025, 6:26 PM

Lineups | Inter Milan

INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro

Substitutes: Di Gennaro, J. Martinez, De Vrij, Zielinski, Arnautovic, Frattesi, Asllani, Carlos Augusto, Bisseck, Darmian, Zalewski, Taremi

May 31, 2025, 6:24 PM

Lineups | PSG

PSG (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia

Substitutes: Safonov, Tenas, Kimpembe, Gonçalo Ramos, Kang-in Lee, Lucas Hernandez, Mayulu, Barcola, Zaïre Emery, Beraldo, Mbaye

May 31, 2025, 7:16 AM

Inter's road to final!

Matchday Date Opponent Result
Group Stage 19.09.2024 Manchester City 0:0
Group Stage 02.10.2024 Red Star 4:0
Group Stage 24.10.2024 BSC Young Boys 0:1
Group Stage 07.11.2024 Arsenal 1:0
Group Stage 27.11.2024 RB Leipzig 1:0
Group Stage 11.12.2024 Bayer Leverkusen 0:1
Group Stage 23.01.2025 Sparta Prague 0:1
Group Stage 30.01.2025 Monaco 3:0
Last 16 1st Leg 05.03.2025 Feyenoord 0:2
Last 16 2nd Leg 12.03.2025 Feyenoord 2:1
Quarter-Finals 1st Leg 09.04.2025 Bayern Munich 1:2
Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg 17.04.2025 Bayern Munich 2:2
Semi-Finals 1st Leg 01.05.2025 Barcelona 3:3
Semi-Finals 2nd Leg 07.05.2025 Barcelona 4:3 AET

May 31, 2025, 7:12 AM

PSG's road to Final!

Matchday Date Opponent Result
Group Stage 19.09.2024 Girona FC 1:0
Group Stage 02.10.2024 Arsenal FC 0:2
Group Stage 23.10.2024 PSV Eindhoven 1:1
Group Stage 07.11.2024 Atlético de Madrid 1:2
Group Stage 27.11.2024 Bayern Munich 0:1
Group Stage 11.12.2024 Red Bull Salzburg 3:0
Group Stage 23.01.2025 Manchester City 4:2
Group Stage 30.01.2025 VfB Stuttgart 4:1
Intermediate Stage 1st Leg 11.02.2025 Stade Brestois 29 3:0
Intermediate Stage 2nd Leg 20.02.2025 Stade Brestois 29 7:0
Last 16 1st Leg 06.03.2025 Liverpool FC 0:1
Last 16 2nd Leg 12.03.2025 Liverpool FC 1:5 (pen)
Quarter-Finals 1st Leg 10.04.2025 Aston Villa 3:1
Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg 16.04.2025 Aston Villa 2:3
Semi-Finals 1st Leg 30.04.2025 Arsenal FC 1:0
Semi-Finals 2nd Leg 08.05.2025 Arsenal FC 2:1

May 31, 2025, 7:05 AM

PSG vs Inter Milan: Head-to-head stats

Interestingly, this would be the first time both PSG and Inter Milan would face each other in their history. Imagine, you are playing a team for the first time, and that too, in a Champions League final.

May 31, 2025, 7:02 AM

Tonight's venue | Munich Football Arena

Munich Football Arena - UCL 2025 final - sportzpoint.com

May 31, 2025, 7:01 AM

How to watch the UCL final in India?

Football fans from India can watch the PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 final LIVE on Sony Sports Network Television Channels. Moreover, they can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. 

May 31, 2025, 7:00 AM

Match Details

Match: PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Final

Date: 1 June 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: Munich Football Arena, Munich

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