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Will he still be friends with Turam after the kickoff? Dembele: There is no friendship in the Champions League final

1:04pm, 29 May 2025【Football】

May 29th, at 3 am on June 1, the Champions League final, Allianz Stadium in Munich, Paris vs. Inter Milan. Before the game, Dembele accepted an exclusive interview with UEFA.

■About the Champions League

Dembele said: "I played in the Champions League for nine of my ten seasons of my career, which is amazing. I hope this will last until the end of my career. Because it is the greatest event, you always want to participate. You will never get used to it, especially before you win the championship. And once you win the championship, you will want to win it again in the next year."

"I made my first Champions League debut at Dortmund. I remember my first game was against Legia Warsaw, and the atmosphere was crazy. Later I went to the Champions League with Barcelona, ​​and the slogan there was ' Must win’. Now at Paris Saint-Germain, I have played two semi-finals and will usher in the final this year. ”

■ About the two years in Paris

" Head coach Enrique came here with a very clear coaching philosophy. He changed many aspects of the team, and the mentality of the players has also undergone a huge change. We always go all out, especially at Paris Saint-Germain, where we have the ambition to win this trophy for the first time. ”

" I have changed a lot myself, especially in the position and style of the game. Enrique gave me a lot of advice, and yes, I have adjusted many details of my game, although I still keep my life together The technical features of the coming, these changes are taking effect. The head coach allowed me to move freely on the court without having to fix the position like a traditional No. 9 forward. I worked hard to create space and create chaos in the midfield area. "

■About the forward teammates Kvaratskhelia, Douai and Balkora

" After joining Kvaratskhelia and Douai quickly adapted to the team's playing style and the coach's tactical requirements. We enjoy playing together, attacking and defending together. We are hungry for the trophy, having a real winner mentality, and motivating each other. Competition within the team is crucial to inspiring the players' best form."

■About The final match at Allianz Stadium in Munich

"Even if I am highly focused in the pre-match channel, I also have a smile, because this is the game we dreamed of participating in since childhood. Standing on the Champions League final stage is a miracle itself. We will step on the arena with full concentration and pride, and of course we hope to win."

"But it will never be easy against Inter Milan. They are an extremely difficult team, and I have been paying attention to them all season, after all, my friend Turam played there. Everything is possible in the final. Will Turam and I still be friends after the kickoff? Not on the court, there is no friendship in the Champions League final."