UEFA Champions League
DISAPPOINTED NEYMAR IS HEART-BROKEN
Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar broke down in tears on the pitch after his side lost the Champions League final to Bayern Munich on Sunday night.
Kingsley Coman’s second-half header separated the two teams at the Lisbon showpiece, leaving the Brazilian winger without a European trophy this season.
Neymar was left heartbroken by the defeat, as he was looking to claim his first Champions League title since leaving Barcelona, who he won the competition with in 2015.
And PSG’s main man was left crushed by the inability to drive his team to victory in Lisbon and had to be consoled by victorious defender, Nigerian-born David Alaba at the full-time whistle.
Bayern manager Hansi Flick also came over to commiserate a weepy Neymar, who was also in tears when he went up to collect his runners-up medal after the match.
Neymar tried to get his team back into the game following Bayern’s opener – the attacker fired a snapshot wide from the edge of the area in his only real chance of the match.
Speaking after the game, Neymar tweeted: ‘Losing is part of the sport, we try everything, we fight until the end. Thank you for the support and affection of each one of you and CONGRATULATIONS to BAYER’
After seeing the Brazilian star in floods of tears after the game, social media users compounded Neymar’s misery further by taunting him on Twitter.
One fan said: ‘Neymar in tears at the end. He should have tried passing to his team mates. Dreadful performance’
Other supporters criticised the Brazilian for his performance in the final with Bayern Munich, with some claiming that the winger did not turn up for the occasion.
A fan tweeted: ‘Neymar got to be the most overrated player in the world right now. Totally anonymous.’
Another supporter said: ‘Neymar crying, tears of joy in my eyes.’
Meanwhile, one fan claimed: ‘Idk why neymar is crying.. next time play properly’
One fan claimed: ‘Neymar is so overrated…. A big game and he went missing it’s all well and good doing a few tricks but the game is about more than a step over.’
Another said: ‘Missing : Brazilian footballer. Answers to the name of Neymar.’
This is not the first time the Brazilian winger has been reduced to tears in a match.
Neymar was heartbroken when he was ruled out of the 2014 World Cup semi-final due to an injury he picked up in the last-eight win over Colombia.
The player was so devastated that Brazil’s players held up a shirt for the player before the semi-final against Germany, which the Selecao dramatically lost 7-
Last year, Neymar was injured ahead of the 2019 Copa America tournament due to an ankle injury sustained in a 2-0 pre-tournament friendly win over Qatar.
He was seen in floods of tears on the side of the pitch while medical staff were treating his injury.
- Daily Mail
UEFA Champions League
TikTokers spend 27 hours in stadium toilet to watch Champions League final for free
A pair of Belgian TikTokers say they spent 27 hours in an Allianz Arena toilet last weekend before watching Paris St Germain beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final for free.
Neal Remmerie and Senne Haverbeke told VRT News they managed to get into the Munich stadium the day before the match and hid in a toilet cubicle.
After sticking a homemade “Out of Order” sign on the door, the pair waited in silence for more than a day as stadium staff used the facility.
“We had a backpack with snacks and we played around on our phones to kill time,” Remmerie told the Belgian public broadcaster.
“The lights were on all the time and the sitting position was uncomfortable, so sleeping was almost impossible. That made it physically and mentally difficult.”
Once they heard fans starting to use the toilets on matchday, the pair left their bolthole and made their way past ticket inspectors to join the 86,600 crowd in the stands.
“We looked carefully at which security guard was paying the least attention. While on the phone and with food in our hands, we just walked on, and suddenly we were inside,” Remmerie added.
“PSG won 5-0 and we were also in the supporters’ section of the winning team. It was the most beautiful football match we have ever seen.”
The Allianz Arena and UEFA did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.
Those fans who made their way into the match more conventionally had to pay anywhere from 90 to 950 euros ($100-$1,100) for their tickets.
-Reuters
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How Heineken Scored a Five-Star UEFA Champions League Experience for Nigerian Fans
Indeed, it was an evening where football merged with lifestyle. Nigerian music stars Fido and Wande Coal brought their A-game, performing crowd favourites that had fans singing along and dancing well into the night.
Their live performances added vibrant colour to an already electrifying evening, keeping the energy alive after the final whistle.
Hard core fans cut across gender, as displayed by the ladies during the Heineken Watch Party in at the Lagos Continental Hotel last Saturday
Adding star power to the experience was ex-Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa, who mingled freely with guests, posed for pictures, and shared expert insight on the game, delighting fans with his presence and personal touch.
“This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment,” said Maria Shadeko, Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries. “We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable lifestyle experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are.”
Shadeko added that Heineken’s goal is to ensure Nigerian fans feel seen and celebrated. “They may not be in Munich, but they’re just as important to the spirit of the game. That’s why we go all out—every year—to make this night one to remember.”
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The Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos was completely transformed into an electrifying arena, with a dominant wave of the iconic Pepsi blue.
Football fanatics experienced passion like never before. Inside and around the venue, fans engaged in thrilling football-themed games, moved to the beats of electrifying music, and stayed refreshed with Pepsi.
The energy soared as Dj Yk Mule, Mayorkun, and Do2tun delivered show-stopping performances, all powered by Pepsi.
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