The French football club PSG won the UEFA Super Cup for the second year in a row. In the final match, the Parisians managed to defeat the English team Aston Villa with a score of 2:1.
The French football club PSG won the UEFA Super Cup for the second year in a row. In the final match, the Parisians managed to defeat the English team Aston Villa with a score of 2:1.
The game took place in Salzburg, Austria. The score was opened in the 20th minute thanks to a goal by PSG forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Before halftime, Aston Villa's 17-year-old player Brian Majo managed to equalize, setting a record as the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Super Cup history.
The winning goal was scored by Désiré Doué in the 61st minute. Furthermore, Doué was the assist provider for Kvaratskhelia and was named the best player of the match.
Thanks to this victory, PSG became the third club in history to win the Super Cup two seasons in a row. Previously, this achievement was realized by Italian Milan in 1989 and 1990, and by Madrid's Real in 2016 and 2017.
Earlier, the Parisians won this trophy for the first time in 2025, defeating London's Tottenham. In that match, regular time ended in a 2:2 draw, but PSG prevailed in a penalty shootout with a score of 4:3.
Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), reaffirmed his support for Gianni Infantino and strongly called for strict adherence to governance principles ahead of next year's FIFA elections.
Motsepe stated in an interview with Sky Sports on Wednesday evening that he rejects suggestions that world football is in a state of internal conflict. He insists that the leadership of the global body must be determined through proper democratic procedures.
Infantino faced renewed criticism after three confederations—UEFA Europe, CONCACAF North and Central America, and AFC Asia—published an open letter. These organizations accused the head of world football of breaching trust 'through deception,' especially after he allegedly tried to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.
Motsepe warned about the need for caution, emphasizing that the FIFA elections will take place next year. He suggested allowing this process to continue so that the 211 members can make a decision. He added that he would support any winner, even if it was not the candidate he wished to see.
Despite growing criticism and speculation regarding rivals, Motsepe confirmed his support for the FIFA president, citing his long-standing commitment to the development of football on the continent. Motsepe noted that Infantino is loyal to African football and enjoys Africa's support because he focuses on the development and growth of the sport.
Responding to recent accusations and political attention, the CAF chairman insisted that personal grievances should not override established democratic and legal procedures. He stressed that good governance and legality are non-negotiable principles. Motsepe stated that if he, as president, acts outside of due process or governance, he should be questioned and asked questions.
He urged everyone who has grievances against Gianni or anyone else to follow the established FIFA process. Motsepe concluded that everyone has the right to be heard in a proper forum, proceeding, or court, and any allegations must be presented and assessed within the existing process.
