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'Very strange' - Paris Saint-Germain start Champions League final with 'bizarre' kick-off against Internazionale
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Published 31/05/2025 at 20:36 GMT+1
Paris Saint-Germain got the first touch of the ball in the 2025 Champions League final against Internazionale in Munich, Germany, on Saturday evening, and it left TNT Sports commentators Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist more than a little confused. Luis Enrique's side repeated a kick-off that might have given the French club a slight advantage early in the game.
PSG get Champions League final underway in bizarre fashion – ‘Very strange!’
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Ally McCoist and Darren Fletcher were left nonplussed by Paris Saint-Germain’s "bizarre" kick-off in the UEFA Champions League final against Internazionale.
The final is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences for teams in Europe, with UEFA’s most prestigious tournament coming to a head to crown the best side on the continent.
On Saturday night in Munich, Inter were preparing to take on PSG, and the occasion appeared to be getting to the Italian side’s striker Lautaro Martinez, who had his head buried in his shirt.
Attention then switched to PSG as they prepared to take the first touch from the centre circle, and when the whistle went, the French team’s Vitinha pinged the ball straight out of play in Inter's half.
Speaking on commentary for TNT Sports and discovery+, Fletcher said: "The 2025 Champions League final is underway, in pretty bizarre fashion, with that kick-off from Paris Saint-Germain.
"What about the kick, off, Coisty?"
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McCoist was in agreement, adding: "Bizarre, we'll just call it bizarre. Very strange."
While the kick-off appeared to be an error from the French side, some fans noted that Luis Enrique has employed the same tactic before in order to press the opposition close to their opponents' goal.
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How to watch the 2025 Champions League final
The Champions League final will be live on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+.
The match will also be available to watch at home or on the move for free on discovery+.
The best ways to watch….
- Have TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium, EE, Sky or Virgin Media TV, with the best viewing experience you will be able to enjoy all of the action and build up programming on TNT Sports 1 or TNT Sports Ultimate.
- Have access to discovery+ basic account with EE TV, Sky, Prime Video, you can login or, if you haven’t already, activate your discovery+ account to enjoy all three finals for no extra cost. Prime Video customers with a discovery+ Basic subscription will also be able to watch all three finals on the Prime Video ap.
- Are new to TNT Sports and discovery+. Viewers without discovery+ simply need to download the app on their mobile device, web or access via their TV, register their details online, kick back and enjoy the game for free. No subscription required. You can find out how to access the app and register here.
- Have Virgin Media TV, all customers in the UK can watch on channel 527.
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