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Inter Milan to wear third kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter Milan to wear third kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter Milan will suit up in their third kit for the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Inter and PSG have never played each other in the competition, and the Italian heavyweights will make use of their third kit in a Champions League final for the first time in club history. PSG, who are the designated...

UECL Final: Maresca doubles down on use of offensive language after securing UCL football

UECL Final: Maresca doubles down on use of offensive language after securing UCL football

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has doubled down on his use of offensive language ahead of the UEFA Conference League final with Real Betis in Wroclaw on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The Italian tactician hit out at critics who lacked faith in his ability to handle the squad and finish in the Champions League places, having suffered a dip in form after starting strongly at the start...

UECL Final: Real Betis boss Pellegrini reveals secret to Antony’s upturn in form

UECL Final: Real Betis boss Pellegrini reveals secret to Antony’s upturn in form

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed that a quest for revenge is the secret behind Antony’s upturn in form, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian winger has seen a reversal in fortunes since joining Betis on loan from Manchester United in the winter transfer window. Antony has been involved in 14 goals (nine goals, five assists) in 25 competitive games for the Spanish side, including four goals...

NBA: Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook undergoes surgery on right hand

NBA: Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook undergoes surgery on right hand

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his right hand to fix multiple ligament tears, the team announced on Tuesday. The 36-year-old revealed in his “Word of Westbrook” newsletter that he suffered “two breaks that happened during the season" and will be requiring surgery. "I'm grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon," he...

Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram focuses on UCL glory after Scudetto loss

Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram focuses on UCL glory after Scudetto loss

Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram has his sights set on this weekend's UEFA Champions League final with Paris Saint-Germain after losing the Serie A title to Napoli, Afrosport reports. The Nerazzurri finished one point behind champions Napoli despite beating 10-man Como in the title decider last Friday. Simon Inzaghi's men now have a shot at being crowned European champions for the first time in 15 years,...