August 13, 2026 9:30 AM

PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue helped Paris St Germain to retain the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday. PSG, back-to-back Champions League winners, went in front in the 20th minute through a stunning strike from Kvaratskhelia before Brian Madjo equalised on the stroke of halftime. Doue put the French side back in front in the 61st minute, and Europa League winners Villa were unable to pull themselves level a second time in a game refereed by Soma...

June 12, 2026 11:15 AM

Denied World Cup entry, Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is unable to take part in the World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, has been appointed to officiate next month's UEFA Super Cup between Paris St Germain and Aston Villa. Artan, 34, was named among match officials for the June 11-July 19 World Cup but was forced to miss the tournament after U.S. authorities refused him entry despite having a valid visa. European soccer's governing body said on Thursday that his appointment for the Sup...

August 14, 2025 10:48 AM

PSG edge Tottenham on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

Paris St Germain came from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday after a dramatic late equaliser forced a shootout. Tottenham led 2-0 through first-half goals from Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, but Kang-in Lee pulled one back in the 84th minute before Goncalo Ramos headed in Ousmane Dembele’s cross in stoppage time to level the match. In the shootout, Dominic Solanke and Rodrigo Bentancur scored for Spurs, but Micky’s pena...