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Joe Cole Says PSG Can Win the Champions League This Season
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has thrown his support behind Paris Saint-Germain to go all the way and lift the UEFA Champions League trophy this season.
Sharing his thoughts after PSG booked a spot in the semi-finals, Cole praised the club’s new direction and team structure, saying the French side is finally on the right track to conquer Europe.
PSG edged past Aston Villa with a 5-4 win on aggregate, having secured a 3-1 victory in the first leg before losing 3-2 in the return match at Villa Park.
Next up for Luis Enrique’s side is a semi-final clash against either Arsenal or Real Madrid, while Barcelona—who knocked out Dortmund—will take on Inter Milan or Bayern Munich.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Joe Cole reflected on PSG’s past struggles in the competition and commended the club’s transformation.
He said the team no longer relies solely on star power but now plays as a unit, which gives them a real shot at the title.
“They’re on the right track,” he said. “I really believe they can win it this time. I’m all in.”
Al-Nassr coach Stefano Pioli has revealed why captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed their Saudi Pro League match against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was sidelined due to a cold as Al-Nassr settled for a 1-1 draw at home. Otávio and R. Martínez scored to earn a point for both teams at Al-Awwal Park.
After the game, Pioli explained that Ronaldo’s absence was health-related. Al-Nassr currently sit fourth in the league with 64 points from 32 matches, having already missed out on the title after Al-Ittihad were crowned champions. Their next fixture is against Al-Khaleej on Wednesday.
Atalanta’s star winger Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the Serie A Player of the Month award for May. He’s up against five other top players including Riccardo Orsoloni from Bologna, Juventus’ Khenphren Thuram, Napoli’s Scott McTominay, AS Roma’s Manu Kone, and AC Milan’s Santiago Gimenez.
Lookman broke his six-game scoring drought by finding the net in Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Monday. This season, the 27-year-old has made a huge impact with 15 goals and five assists in 30 league games.
Ademola Lookman has once again earned a spot in the Serie A Team of the Season, marking his second time in a row making the prestigious list. The 27-year-old was a key figure for Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side throughout the 2024/25 season, putting in several standout performances.
He racked up an impressive 20 goal contributions, netting 15 goals and providing five assists in 30 league matches. His teammate, Mateo Retegui, also made the cut. With transfer talks heating up, the exciting winger is expected to part ways with Atalanta when the season wraps up.
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