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

“After beating Arsenal in the semi-finals, the fans gathered on the Champs-Elysées to celebrate. PSG will be hoping to parade down the world’s most beautiful avenue if they win the title, like the French national team in 1998 and 2018, winners of the World Cup.”

Manchester City set out to build on their Champions League triumph in 2023 but will not be heading into next year's competition from a position of strength