Paris St Germain supporters waited a long time to celebrate a Champions League trophy and when the occasion finally arrived on Saturday, thousands poured onto the pitch, with many taking home pieces of the goal and pitch as mementos of an unforgettable night.

PSG stormed to a 5-0 thumping of Inter Milan in a one-sided final in Munich and after seeing their team lift the cup, large numbers of fans behind the goal streamed onto the pitch, with stewards struggling to maintain order.

Police formed a cordon to keep them from going any further than the penalty area, much as PSG had done with Inter for much of the night during the game in an utterly dominant display.

Many fans began tearing apart the goal net, while some ripped up parts of the pitch, with others intent on celebrating with the players who had just received the trophy.

Fans were not alone in wanting to take home a souvenir of the greatest night in their club’s history, with PSG midfielder Joao Neves also seen cutting off a piece of what little was left of the goal net.

The PSG supporters created a deafening noise throughout the match and before kickoff as they roared their team on to victory. After the final whistle, they unveiled a huge banner in honour of Luis Enrique’s daughter Xana, who died in 2019.

While the pitch invasion at the Allianz Arena was peaceful, in Paris wild celebrations were marred by clashes with police.

-Reuters

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Football fans around the globe are counting down to the 2025 UEFA Champions League final. The match is between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. Heineken is bringing the excitement closer to home for Nigerians. 

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the premium beer brand will host a series of vibrant viewing experiences across Nigeria. This event will turn the final into a night of football, fun, and festivity.

Tagged ‘On Night, One Game, and One Epic Experience.’ The Lagos Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, leads the pack for a special viewing experience.

It will be fun galore!

Stylish Terraform Lounge in Lekki contributes to this unique experience. Additionally, lively places like Rhapsody’s and Bheerhugz in Ikeja, Lagos, make for an exciting environment. Fans will enjoy the final in a festive atmosphere. Casper & Gambini, as well as Ghosts & Spirit Lounge in Abule Egba, are also pencilled for the electrifying atmosphere.

Other cities are also in for a treat. In Abuja, the luxurious Transcorp Hilton will be buzzing. 

Port Harcourt fans can gather at Piano Lounge and Lesuuka Night Club. Football lovers in Benin City will head to 130 Degrees. Those in Asaba can join the fun at Best Western Elomaz Hotel. Aba will be rocking at Oris Bar and Lounge, Enugu fans can enjoy the game at David’s Hill, and Jos residents will gather at Jos Park City.

Deserved winners at the Heineken viewing experience in the quarter-final matches of the UEFA Champions League.

At these locations, Heineken is going beyond just showing the match. Guests will enjoy good music from top DJs, tasty food, and refreshing Heineken beer. There will also be fun games, exciting giveaways, and a chance to win special prizes. It’s all part of Heineken’s mission to create a Champions League night that fans won’t forget.

This activation is part of Heineken’s global “Cheers to the Real Hardcore Fans” campaign, which celebrates the true spirit of football lovers who bring passion, loyalty, and energy to every match, win or lose.

The Portfolio Manager for Premium Beer at Nigerian Breweries, Maria Shadeko, says Heineken is proud to honour these fans as well as the brand’s loyal consumers. “This year’s UEFA Champions League final is not just a match—it’s a cultural moment. We’re blending world-class football with unforgettable local experiences. Through our activities, we’re celebrating the real hardcore fans—the ones who make the game magical from wherever they are,” she said.

The final promises to deliver high drama on the pitch as well. Inter Milan arrives in Munich after a standout campaign. They conceded just one goal during the group stage, qualified directly for the round of 16, and knocked out Feyenoord before eliminating Bayern Munich—spoiling the German champions’ dream of a home final.
Their semi-final clash against FC Barcelona was a classic, with a 3-3 first-leg draw followed by a gripping 4-3 extra-time win in Milan. Now, Interface PSG, who are eager to lift the Champions League trophy for the first time.

As fans prepare for the big night, Heineken invites them to join the celebration and experience the final in style.

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Arsenal players were left in tears after Wednesday’s 2-1 semi-final loss at Paris St Germain knocked them out of the Champions League, manager Mikel Arteta said in a post-match press conference.

The North London side, who lost 1-0 at home in the first leg of the tie last week, are set to finish the season without a trophy, having lost the Premier League title race to Liverpool last month after exits from the FA Cup and the League Cup earlier this year.

Arsenal, who have won one FA Cup title and two Community Shields since Arteta took over in December 2019, are in a race to finish second in the English top-flight league for the third season in a row.

“Today I see how much they want it because they were in tears,” Arteta said.

“This squad, two years ago, nobody believed that we could even qualify for the Champions League, not even think that we could finish second and compete in the league.

“Perhaps the amount of points that we had in any other year, you are the champions. But the reality at the end is you need something to lose, and that trophy with all the work that we do and the disappointment is we don’t have them.”

Arteta’s men, who sit three points above third-placed Manchester City, visit Liverpool on Sunday.

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