Inter Milan Suffers 5-0 PSG Defeat, Inzaghi Faces Pressure Amid Managerial Uncertainty

Inter Milan suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, marking the heaviest loss in a final's history and capping a trophyless season after narrowly missing the Serie A title and losing the Coppa Italia semi-final. Coach Simone Inzaghi faced sharp criticism for his tactics, particularly his choice to maintain a 3-5-2 formation against PSG's aggressive pressing and fluid attack, with analysts and media blaming his failure to adapt during the match. Tensions also arose within the team, notably between midfielder Davide Frattesi and Inzaghi, with Frattesi possibly leaving Inter if Inzaghi remains coach. Inzaghi himself appeared visibly frustrated during the match, receiving a booking for an on-touchline outburst, and declined to discuss his future immediately after the defeat, though speculation about a move to Saudi club Al-Hilal persists. Despite the setback, Inzaghi expressed pride in his team's Champions League run and acknowledged PSG's superiority, while noting the need for a squad rebuild given the age and fatigue of his players. The defeat was widely described in the Italian press as a national embarrassment and a stark contrast to Inter's treble-winning success in 2010.