PSG President Al-Khelaifi Reacts to Historic Champions League Win: “It’s a Dream Come True”
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has hailed his club’s emphatic UEFA Champions League triumph, describing it as a deserved and emotional victory for the team, for France, and for French football. PSG made history on Saturday night at the Allianz Arena in Munich, demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final to lift the Champions League trophy for the very first time.
The win marked redemption for the Ligue 1 giants, who had previously fallen short in their only other final appearance in 2020, losing to Bayern Munich.
“This year has been truly special. We had a tough start to the season, criticism came from all sides, and many doubted us and our project. But tonight, we proved everyone wrong,” he said. He described the 5-0 scoreline as “incredible” and “unbelievable,” calling it a dream come true for the club and the nation. “We’re a French club, and we proudly carry the French flag in Europe.
People often say French football lacks quality, but tonight, we showed the world the talent we possess,” he added. A Victory Years in the Making. Al-Khelaifi emphasized that the win is the result of 14 years of dedication and heavy investment.
PSG’s journey to continental glory has been marked by high-profile signings, managerial changes, and years of near misses in Europe. “We’ve worked hard for this. It’s been a long journey. We had the second-youngest team on the pitch tonight. That says a lot about our project, we’re building for the future,” he said. The PSG president also lauded head coach Luis Enrique and the club’s sporting director, calling them the best in the world. “We’re not done.
The goal now is to win again. This is just the beginning of a new era for PSG.” Saturday’s performance was not just a footballing statement but a symbolic moment for French football as a whole. With the club now at the pinnacle of European success, Al-Khelaifi believes PSG has set a benchmark and silenced critics across the continent.
