The British press celebrates the “epic success” of Manchester City in the Champions League, while the performance of losers Inter Milan is also recognized in the media. National player Robin Gosens reacts frustrated to the defeat of his Inter team.
“Honestly, I feel like shit”Gosens admitted after the 0-1 draw in the intense final in Istanbul against Manchester City. “It’s just a childhood dream burst.”
The 28-year-old almost became a final hero for the Italian cup winners. The national player had Inter’s last chance well into added time, but his difficult header was denied by keeper Ederson.
Inter Milan’s Gosens ‘still hungry’
Unfortunately that’s football, said Gosens, “If you don’t do those things, then unfortunately you can’t win a game either”.
The decisive goal came from Rodri on the other side. “It somehow fits the game, that such a shit goal, such an egg goal, then makes the difference.”said Gosens, who joins the national team after a short break and wants to “prove himself again” there.
Haaland: “It’s unbelievable”
Frustration at Gosens, great joy at the winning team. “It’s a dream, a moment like this won’t happen again. We hope to be able to do it again next year. But for now, let’s celebrate“said City goalscorer Rodri.
Manchester star striker Erling Haaland enjoyed the minutes after the final whistle in his own way. He shook his head again and again, as if he couldn’t really grasp what had happened. “It’s incredible. I come from a small village and now I can experience that. If you work hard, dreams can come true”said the Norwegian.
Ex-Dortmunder Manuel Akanji also beamed all over his face: “I’m just happy to be here and to be part of this team.” Akanji openly admitted that his team in Istanbul made one of the worse games of the season from the performance. “The necessary luck” helped his team to victory, said the Swiss.
Press comments – “Inter, how annoying!”
The fact that the “sky blue” already showed better performances was only marginally mentioned by the critics. Rather, parts of the British press drew comparisons with city rivals Manchester United advise, who had also won the triple 24 years ago. “Pep Guardiola’s men emulate Man United’s legendary team of 1999 and beat Inter Milan”headlines the tabloid “The Sun“.
“They have already won seven English titles in twelve years and now Pep Guardiola’s side have repeated the epic success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in 1999 in a single season – Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League“, writes “The Telegraph”.
The largely equal performance of the “Nerazzurri” resonated in the Italian media despite the defeat. “Tears of champions. Inter, how upsetting! Inter leave the pitch in tears but with their heads held high. There was no more honorable way to lose the final to a stronger side, the best in the world, perhaps the greatest in the Premier’s long history league”, it says in the “Gazzetta dello Sport”.
“La Repubblica” sees it this way: “Inter caged the lion for almost 70 minutes but then got distracted for a moment, just one, and got eaten.”
More press reviews
“mark” (Spain): “City and Guardiola touch the sky. A goal from Rodri gives Peps City their first Champions League title ever.”
“Corriere dello Sport” (Italy): “Inter, bitter tears in Istanbul. City wins the Champions League. A goal from Rodri seals the defeat of Inzaghi’s side, who show a performance full of pride and regret. Lautaro and Lukaku miss great chances in the final.”
“Tuttosport” (Italy): “The dream shattered. The Nerazzurri play evenly, but are punished by mistakes and bad luck: Lukuku “parries” against Dimarco and then forgives with his head. Guardiola manages the triple – but there is also a triple for Italy: All three European finals this year were lost.”