PSG Crushes Inter Milan 5-0 in Champions League Final Amid Club Mourning

Inter Milan's season ended in heartbreak with a record 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, marking the largest margin of victory in a European Cup final and overshadowing their remarkable 7-6 aggregate semifinal win over Barcelona. Despite showing resilience throughout the campaign, including knocking out Feyenoord and Bayern Munich, Inter struggled against PSG's intensity and tactical superiority in Munich, leading to a comprehensive loss. The defeat added to a challenging season where Inter finished second in Serie A behind Napoli and exited the Coppa Italia semifinals to AC Milan. Club president Giuseppe Marotta and midfielder Nicolò Barella acknowledged the bitter ending but emphasized pride in the team's journey and determination to rebuild. The final was also marked by tragedy as former Inter president Ernesto Pellegrini, who led the club during a golden era from 1984 to 1995, passed away hours before the match; the club paid tribute by wearing black armbands. Coach Simone Inzaghi expressed pride in his squad despite the loss and remained non-committal about his future, with the team aiming for redemption at the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.