ESPN FC PSG's Crowning Moment
Jun 2, 2025
Luis Garcia, a former Liverpool and Barcelona player, joins Frank Leboeuf, a Chelsea star and French international, and Mario Melchiot, a professional player, to celebrate PSG's historic Champions League victory. They highlight the stellar performances of Desire Doué and Ousmane Dembélé while discussing the emotional toll of post-victory pressures. The conversation also dives into Antoine Griezmann's surprising contract extension with Atlético Madrid, along with insights into goalkeeping futures at Barcelona and the challenges athletes face navigating fame and expectations.
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Luis Enrique's PSG Transformation
- Luis Enrique transformed PSG's Champions League fortunes by fostering a strong team spirit and belief in the process.
- Despite early struggles, PSG's intensity and unity grew, culminating in a dominant final performance.
Winning Eases Pressure and Empowers
- Winning the Champions League relieves immense pressure and empowers PSG for future challenges.
- Luis Enrique's personal loss likely deepened his leadership and emotional connection with the team.
Post-Victory Training Reluctance
- Frank Leboeuf and Marcelo Itay didn't want to run after winning the World Cup, resisting training demands.
- The physical coach had to insist on training while other players were away, highlighting post-victory challenges.