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Archive June 1, 2025

PSG’s Emphatic Champions League Win gives Qatari Owners Long-Awaited Glory

Paris Saint-Germain received the UEFA Champions League trophy on Saturday, allowing their Qatari owners to bask in the glory of an emphatic triumph after almost 15 years of massive investment, frequent disappointment, and occasional humiliation.

Previous seasons’ biggest prize for PSG included Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, and they did not succeed in winning it with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

After shifting the focus away from acquiring glamorous athletes and allowing a brilliant coach, Luis Enrique, to work with a hungry, young team, they have accomplished it.

PSG have been the best team in Europe since 2025, but their 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich, the biggest victory in the competition’s history, set them on a winning note.

The lengthy wait was ultimately worthwhile for the Gulf owners who purchased an ailing club in 2011 with the help of Qatar Sports Investments (QSI).

When Messi’s Argentina defeated Mbappe’s France on a spectacular night in Qatar in the world cup final in 2022, Qatar’s team won the match, and now Qatari-owned PSG has won the most stunning Champions League title.

This set of file photos, which were created on December 16, 2022, shows Argentina’s #10 Lionel Messi and France’s #10 Kylian Mbappe (L) in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on December 3, 2022. (Photo by Franck FIFE and Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

They lost three of their first five games of the tournament this year, which is easy to forget now.

“We started off poorly. Everyone questioned and criticized us. “Many people didn’t believe in our project,” said PSG President Nasser al-Khelaifi to Canal Plus.

“Win once more is the goal now.” We have been working hard for 14 years, but we are creating something for the future.

Khelaifi, who is close to Qatar’s ruler and holds several important positions in the game, including chairman of the European Club Association, was beaming as he presented the trophy.

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On June 1, 2025, PSG’s Qatari president, Nasser al-Khelaifi, attends a press conference at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris following PSG’s victory in their 2025 UEFA Champions League final football game against Inter Milan in Munich. (Photo by LOU BENOIST/AFP)

After Marseille in 1993, there is only the second French club to have won it. Given that this exciting youngster should now be together for a long time, it won’t take longer than 30 years for PSG to win another Champions League title.

Their starting lineup on Saturday was under 25 years old, and Marquinhos, who is 31 years old, has been a part of their team since 2013.

The Brazilian told M6 that despite suffering, “I have grown with this team.”

“I have sympathy for all the players who came here but were unable to win.”

For QSI to arrive, it took 14 years, eight coaches, and more than $2 billion ($2.27 billion) in transfer fees.

In the previous 12 campaigns, PSG reached the final, which was lost to Bayern Munich in Lisbon in 2020.

In addition to the semi-final defeats against Barcelona in 2017, Manchester United in 2019 and Real Madrid in 2022, there have also been humiliating collapses.

According to Luis Enrique, who was appointed in 2023, “I said when I came in that the only thing that was missing was the Champions League.”

The next objective is the Club World Cup,

On March 7, 2025, at the White House in Washington, DC, President Donald Trump and President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino unveil the 2025 Club World Cup trophy at an executive order signing ceremony in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/AFP via Getty Images)

It is another success for a club with mega-rich Gulf owners, following Manchester City’s victory over Inter two years ago.

PSG’s victory was always going to be in vain. The third-richest club in Deloitte’s Football Money League was made possible by their revenue of just over 800 million euros last year.

Real and City were only behind them, and they were ahead of the aristocratic leaders United, Bayern, and Barcelona.

Nearly twice Inter’s total revenues were nearly doubled by PSG’s most recently reported annual wage bill.

The difference is that they are now spending the money wiser on the likes of Saturday’s two-goal hero Desire Doue, Joao Neves, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia compared to previous years.

The club, which also won all three of France’s championships this year, recently signed new contracts with Luis Enrique and Luis Campos.

PSG will now be able to claim more than 100 million euros as compensation for winning the Champions League, along with the highly lucrative FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, where they will compete for more glory and riches.

The Qatar-owned PSG’s quest for dominance will continue throughout Europe.

Luis Enrique, whose side takes on Atletico Madrid in Los Angeles in two weeks, described it as “an incredible competition.”

“We want to compete and try to bring home the fifth trophy of the year.”

Miley Cyrus took on mum Tish’s ‘hurt’ after Billy Ray Cyrus split and painful divorce

After spending 30 years together, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish, who were both living together for 30 years, opened up about being caught in the middle of their union and relationship.

Miley Cyrus has discussed her evolving relationship with parents Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus(Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Miley Cyrus has explained why she left her parents’ challenging relationship, which Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, for good. The 32-year-old singer and actress has stated that she now understands her parents’ lives and actions differently.

After two years of marriage, Miley claims she experienced some of the pain her mother experienced as Tish and Billy Ray struggled in their marriage. In 2020, she divorced her husband, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, 35. Billy Ray, the achy Breaky Heart singer, and Tish, the manager, tied the knot in 1993.

However, Miley believes the music industry may have contributed to the romance’s demise. The marriage ended in 2023. Miley’s family allegedly became distant from her father after the marriage ended, according to records.

After years of separation, the Flowers singer now feels like she can examine her father’s actions in a new light because he has since reconnected with her after years of separation. The actress revealed in a recent interview how her thoughts are evolving.

She told the New York Times, “I respect my parents as individuals rather than as parents because my mom really loved my dad her entire life, and I think it’s really difficult to be married to someone in the music industry and not to be a part of it.”

 Singer Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
Miley’s relationship with her dad was strained amid his divorce(Image: Getty Images for DCP)

Miley continued to explain how her mother’s sympathy for her caused her to “take on” some of her feelings. She said, “I owned a lot of my mom’s pain because it hurt her more than it hurt me as an adult, and I took on some of her pain.”

The actress from Hannah Montana continued to say she is happy to see her father moving on as well as that she has a strong bond with her mother’s new husband, Dominic Purcell. In April, Billy Ray made headlines when he revealed that he had started dating Elizabeth Hurley.

Miley also explained that she isn’t fazed by the fact that her family drama can lead to headlines. She said: “The thing I like about the new way that the world works is that everything is so fast. In the ’90s, when something happened in a tabloid, remember how it would happen for a year? Now it’s just gone.”

She explained she has “gotten so used to it that I’m like, ‘ If this is the symptom — that sometimes we deal with these embarrassing or difficult public opinions — then that’s something I’m willing to take to have the life that we have. ‘”

Billy Ray and Tish divorced after 30 years in 2023 and went on to find new love, with Tish marrying Dominic that same year. While Billy Ray is said to be happy with British acting icon Elizabeth, he did endure a difficult relationship in the intervening years.

He was married to Australian singer Johanna Rose Hodges, who performs under the name Firerose. The pair tied the knot in October 2023 after a year of dating, and had also reportedly known each other for 10 years.

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Firerose had worked on the set of Hannah Montana, with Billy Ray meeting her through the fact that his daughter was the star of the show. But the marriage collapsed last year, and they filed for divorce in May 2024. The divorce was finalised in August last year.

Why There’s Disruption Of Water Supply In FCT — Wike

The ongoing major renovation of two water treatment plants has caused the disruption of the supply of water in Abuja city and some satellite towns, according to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.

Wike made this known in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Lere Olayinka, his senior special assistant for public relations and social media.

He claimed that among the four facilities that produce and deliver water to FCT residents are those that are responsible for their care.

The minister claimed that the two functioning treatment plants’ water supply would be rationed for two weeks as a result of the ongoing plant rehabilitation.

Because two of the water treatment plants are still operational, what is happening is a partial but not complete shut down of the entire FCT water supply.

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SCC Nigeria Ltd. is “working 24/7 to make sure the rehabilitation is finished on time.” Therefore, residents are advised to store enough water to meet their needs during this time because the supply will be rationed, he said.

The minister assured residents that the FCT would have better water supply when the rehabilitation was finished, assuring them.

However, he claimed that residents would be temporarily able to drink water from the two newly renovated buildings while Sallah celebrations were taking place.

The FCT Water Board has four 30- 000 m3/hour water treatment plants that are divided into Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4. A contract was awarded to Messrs SCC Nigeria Ltd. as a result of the inefficiency of the plants, which are currently producing below their installed capacity.

Phases 1 and 2 have advanced in the rehabilitation works, with the replacement and reinstallation of the electro-mechanical equipment, which is the main force behind the treatment plants.

The two interconnected plants were completely shut down because of this. Phases 3 and 4 of the water treatment plants are operational but won’t support, meet, or meet the population’s needs, he claimed.

Wike claimed that the Water Board alternated between lines 1 and 2 of the distribution network to create a rationing schedule.

Georgia Steel slammed after wearing ‘white dress’ to Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen’s wedding

Love Island star Georgia Steel has been slammed on her latest social media post after sharing her ‘risky’ outfit for bestie Dani Dyers countryside wedding to Jarrod Bowen

Former Love Island star Georgia Steel has been slammed online by fans after she attended Dani Dyer’s wedding in a ‘white’ lace dress. Dani tied the knot with West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen in an intimate wedding in the picturesque English countryside at the weekend, surrounded by her close friends and family.

Just before attending the wedding as a guest, Georgia took to TikTok where she shared a video showing off her wedding attire. The influencer is seen walking away from the camera, ensuring a full-length view, before spinning around and showing all angles of the dress.

The lacey midi dress featured a cutout feature on her chest and frilly fringe detailed around the top. Georgia, who first met Dani on Love Island, paired the look with white heels and a white clutch bag. While fans agreed the dress was beautiful, there was a dispute over the colour and whether it was wedding-appropriate.

Georgia has been criticised for her choice of dress for the wedding(Image: TIKTOK)

The dress, which can be bought online for £206, had followers claiming that it was a ‘risky’ and ‘too bridal’ for a wedding due to its light colour and lace trim. One follower commented: “Why would you wear a dress that’s too close to white to a wedding? ”

While another added: “Stunning on you! It’s a shame that it’s such a pale yellow it looks cream. maybe it’s brighter off camera but it’s a risky colour for a wedding IMO”.

Other fans jumped to Georgia’s defence and said: “All the colourblind people in the comments, it’s YELLOW”, while another added: “Let the girl wear her YELLOW dress in peace”.

Georgia hugged Dani as she embraced the special day
Georgia hugged Dani as she embraced the special day(Image: INSTAGRAM)

While Georgia looked the epitome of a spring/summer wedding guest, embracing this year’s ‘butter yellow’ trend, bride Dani, of course, stole the show in a beautiful Suzanne Neville dress. The wedding dress was simple and elegant with off-the-shoulder sleeves. Striker Jarrod also cut a smart figure in a classic three-piece black suit.

The newlyweds confirmed they’ve officially tied the knot with a sweet Instagram post. Sharing a loved-up snap of their ceremony, Dani simply wrote: “The Bowen’s.”

Dani and Jarrod tied the knot on Saturday
Dani and Jarrod tied the knot on Saturday

On her Instagram, Dani said, “The most perfect, special day,” alongside a video of herself getting married. A purpose-built glass marquee had been erected in the Buckinghamshire countryside for the event, although the ceremony itself took place outside to make the most of the sunny weather.

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After the couple cut a giant white cake, a band could be seen in the background poised to begin, so everyone could get the party started with some dancing.

The couple walked the aisle than a year after Jarrod popped the question to Dani. After seeking Dani’s dad’s permission, Jarrod got down on one knee during to boat trip in Ibiza. The proposal came a year after the couple welcomed twins into their family, Summer and Star, who are now two.

Sabalenka Powers Into Roland Garros Quarter-Finals

Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s number one, defeated Amanda Anisimova in the French Open fourth round to reach her 10th successive Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday.

The Belarusian battled through a close first set against the 16th-seeded American before beating Court Suzanne Lenglen 7-5, 6-3.

On day 8 of the French Open tennis tournament, which takes place on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 1, 2025, Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka serves to US Amanda Anisimova. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT/AFP)

After falling behind Liudmila Samsonova, Sabalenka, who had been the pre-tournament favorite, will face Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the final eight.

In the run-up to Roland Garros, Zheng defeated Sabalenka for the first time in their seven meetings in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open.

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On day 8 of the French Open tennis competition at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 1, 2025, US Amanda Anisimova plays a forehand return to Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT/AFP)

Sabalenka and Anisimova have lost their previous two games, each winning 5-3.

The 23-year-old, who semi-finalized in French Open, won her first WTA 1000 crown earlier this year in Doha.

When she was serving to win the opener, she broke the top seed and forced Sabalenka to advance in the first set.

However, Sabalenka continued to lead by one set going into the eleventh game when two missed break points were costly.

In the second set, the three-time Grand Slam champion quickly increased their lead to 3-0.

In a marathon hold of serve match, Anisimova fought back to save six match points before Sabalenka finally answered with a thumping backhand winner at the eighth time of asking.

Devin Harjes dead: Boardwalk Empire actor dies aged 41 after brief cancer battle

Boardwalk Empire and Daredevil star Devin Harjes has died aged 41. The actor reportedly had a brief battle with cancer, having received a diagnosis last year.

He appeared on a number of hit TV shows including Daredevil, Gotham, Manifest, Blue Bloods and Orange Is the New Black. Devin died on May 27 at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York, according to his obituary.

His cause of death has not yet been made public, however he is said to have been battling cancer before his death according to the Hollywood Reporter. Devin reportedly was diagnosed with cancer last winter.

The actor was born in Lubbock, Texas and launched his career upon moving to New York City. He started off in small roles in student films and off-Broadway shows before landing independent cinema gigs.

Devin was best known for his role in Boardwalk Empire (WireImage)

Devin went on to have huge success and won several top awards. His biggest role being in The Forest is Red which won him best actor at Italy’s Tolentino International Film Festival.

He other big break came on Boardwalk Empire, which made him a household name. He played the legendary boxing champion Jack Dempsey in the hit TV series.

The actor only starred in two episodes, however left a lasting impression on viewers and the TV industry. Devin went on to land a number of roles in major shows in the 2010s.

Away from acting, Devin was a dedicated martial arts student and a regular gymgoer. He is survived by his parents Randy and Rosanne as well as his sister Tish.

Devin’s obituary said he has left behind his beloved cat Maude.

Devin Harjes as Pete Baylor
Devin’s family paid a touching tribute (NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

“His life began with the rhythm of hooves and the open plains — just three days after he was born, his father carried him and his sister on horseback,” his obituary read.

“That early bond with animals and the rodeo spirit stayed with him and later became the unlikely but perfect foundation for a life in the performing arts. ”

“Outside of acting, Devin was a dedicated student of martial arts and a regular at the gym — he often joked it was safer than getting kicked in the face by a horse,” per his obituary.

His family added: “In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to TKC Blessings in Devin’s name. All proceeds will support scholarships for children pursuing the arts—Devin’s true passion in life. “

Director Antonio DiFonzo paid tribute to Devin on social media as he said: “Terribly sad news as we lost Devin Harjes, an amazing actor and friend.

“He was constantly striving to be better and put his heart and soul into everything he did! We will never forget you and your amazing part in The Boyz of Summer and our lives. Rest in peace, Lion Heart! ”

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