PSG, Inter and Champions League
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Eight teams have completed a clean sweep of domestic and European silverware in the last 34 years, but which stands out as the best?
Inter Milan’s heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzurri. Inter staged an improbable comeback to beat Barcelona 7-6 over two pulsating semifinal legs.
This was not a defeat, it was a disappearance. The physical toll is obvious. The mental toll more so. Yann Sommer, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian all felt Father Time’s hand on their shoulders long before the final whistle. Football, football, football. Endlessly scheduled, aggressively monetised, ruthlessly unforgiving.
The German word for what Inter’s rivals felt was schadenfreude. In the PSG end, a flag from Napoli’s ultras twirled in support of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Fabian Ruiz. It was also a reminder of what happened a week ago, when Inter relinquished their Serie A title to them on the final day of the season in Italy.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta labelled former boss Luis Enrique as a "special coach" with a "unique talent" as the Spaniard looks to guide Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League glory.
Luis Matos launched a three-run home run, Hayden Birdsong carried a lead into the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants held on for a second win in their three-game road series in Miami, 4-2 over the Marlins on Sunday afternoon.
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Sporting News on MSNInter Miami star hopes to play with Lionel Messi for 'many years to come' amid Argentine icon's exit rumorsLionel Messi has scored a brace in two consecutive Major League Soccer matches for Inter Miami now.While Inter Miami have returned to their winning ways with two back-to-back victories in the league,