Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo in Wednesday’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar, aiming to add the trophy to a remarkable 2025 season.
After clinching their first UEFA Champions League title in May, PSG now targets their maiden FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The French club qualified directly for the tournament, while Flamengo reached the final by defeating Cruz Azul and Pyramids.
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“It is difficult to rank this trophy, but winning anything as a big club is always significant,” PSG head coach Luis Enrique said on Tuesday.
He added, “It is the first time for PSG, and it is also very important for Flamengo. A first Intercontinental Cup would be historic for us, and that is already a big motivation for the team and the club.”
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A victory would mark PSG’s sixth title of 2025, following their triumphs in Ligue 1, the French Cup, the Champions League, the French Super Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
Flamengo also boasts an impressive year, having won the Copa Libertadores and Brazil’s Serie A.
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