Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, following their respective triumphs in the Champions League and Europa League.

The high-stakes curtain-raiser for the European season will take place on August 13 at the Stadio Friuli d’Udinese in Italy.

Spurs booked their place in the prestigious showdown with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final.

For Paris Saint-Germain, it marks a continuation of their European dominance after lifting the Champions League title.

Remarkably, this will be the first competitive meeting between the French and English clubs, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter.

IFAB Clarifies Double-Touch Penalty Rule After Álvarez Controversy
New guidance set to take effect from July 2025

In response to the widespread debate sparked by Julián Álvarez’s controversial penalty during the Champions League round of 16 shootouts against Real Madrid, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has issued a formal clarification on the rarely encountered “double touch” rule during penalty kicks.

The incident saw Álvarez unintentionally make contact with the ball twice—once with his striking foot and again with his supporting foot—leading to the goal being disallowed.

According to IFAB, this situation is not explicitly detailed in Law 14, but officials acted correctly by treating it as a violation and awarding an indirect free kick.

The updated guidance distinguishes between intentional and unintentional double touches:

Unintentional double touch (e.g., slipping, simultaneous contact with both feet):

If the ball enters the goal – the penalty will be retaken.

If the ball does not enter – an indirect free kick is awarded, or the shot is marked as missed in shootouts.

Intentional second contact or using both feet deliberately:

An indirect free kick or missed attempt will be recorded, depending on the situation.

While this clarification will officially apply to competitions beginning on or after July 1, 2025, IFAB has stated it may be implemented in tournaments that commence before that date, offering referees and organizers clearer guidance in managing such rare incidents going forward.

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Paris Saint-Germain dominated the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League honours as French forward Ousmane Dembélé was named Player of the Season.

Teenage sensation Désiré Doué took the Young Player of the Season, and the club had six players included in the Team of the Season.

Player of the Season: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)

The UEFA Technical Observer Group crowned Ousmane Dembélé as the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season after an outstanding campaign leading PSG to European glory.

“As well as his eight goals, Dembélé has taken on the role of a leader in the PSG team, as we saw in the final with how he worked so hard, pressing from the front,” the group explained.

“He created doubts for opponents match after match with his clever movement, dropping deep to give his team superiority in midfield.”

Dembélé, 28, was PSG’s top scorer with eight goals, including:

A key equalizer against Manchester City on Matchday 7

A stunning hat-trick away to Stuttgart on Matchday 8

Decisive goals in knockout clashes against Liverpool and Arsenal

“It’s an unbelievable feeling,” said Dembélé. “I’m proud of the journey we went on and everything I’ve done throughout my career to achieve this result. It’s magnificent.”

Young Player of the Season: Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain)

19-year-old Désiré Doué emerged as one of the breakout stars of the tournament, earning the Young Player of the Season award following a sensational knockout campaign.

“Doué has been a revelation,” said UEFA’s Technical Observer Group. “He made an incredible breakthrough, culminating in a Player of the Match performance in the final, where he became the first teenager to score twice in a Champions League final.”

Doué contributed crucial goals throughout the tournament:

A group-stage strike at Salzburg

Knockout goals vs Brest and Aston Villa

Two unforgettable goals in the final

“We made history for the club, for French football, for Europe,” said Doué. “It’s just magnificent.”

Champions League Team of the Season 2024/25 (Presented by Crypto.com)

The UEFA Technical Observer Group selected the following XI, highlighting mobility and fluid attacking play, key to PSG’s triumphant style:

Goalkeeper

Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)

Defenders

Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)

Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)

Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielders

Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Forwards

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain)

Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain)

Raphinha (Barcelona)

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Inter Milan head coach, Simone Inzaghi, is disappointed after his side’s devastating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night, admitting that his team failed to rise to the occasion.

Speaking moments after the final whistle at the Allianz Arena, the 49-year-old tactician didn’t shy away from responsibility, acknowledging PSG’s dominance while expressing deep disappointment in his team’s performance on the night.

“PSG deserved to win this game and the trophy,” Inzaghi said. “The game, of course, was not good enough on our part. We’re disappointed, we’re sad. The players gave their all, but it simply wasn’t enough.”

Inzaghi watched from the sidelines as his side crumbled under PSG’s relentless pressure, conceding goals to Desire Doue (twice), Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and rising star Senny Mayulu. The Italian side struggled to create chances and looked overwhelmed throughout the contest.

Despite the humiliation, Inzaghi stood by his players and the journey they had taken to reach this point.

“The path to this point was great, and I am proud of what my players have achieved this season,” he stated. “Reaching a Champions League final is never easy. But nights like this remind us that we still have a long way to go.”

Inter Milan now faces a pivotal summer, with clear indications that reinforcements are needed if the club is to challenge again at the highest level.

Yet, amid speculation about his future, Inzaghi received a public vote of confidence from club president Giuseppe Marotta, who confirmed that the coach would remain in charge.

“This defeat will not have an impact,” Marotta told reporters after the match. “Inzaghi has a contract for another year and we had already decided to meet with him this week. This club is not used to letting a manager go into the final year of his contract.”

For Inzaghi, the focus now shifts to rebuilding — mentally and tactically — for another attempt at European glory.

“We will reflect, regroup, and come back stronger,” Inzaghi said. “The disappointment is huge, but the motivation to rise again is even greater.”

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