A prominent European football club, PSG, shines in the business sector yet yearns for the Champions League trophy, remaining as its only unclaimed title.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) aims to claim its first Champions League title this weekend as they face Inter Milan, hoping to rectify a long-standing anomaly. Despite drawing comparisons with the financial might of major European clubs and boasting a star-studded roster featuring players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar, PSG has yet to secure the coveted trophy.
The French club has made several unsuccessful attempts to win the Champions League, much like Chelsea and Manchester City, both previously backed by hundreds of millions in foreign investment. Having lost the final in 2020, PSG will strive to seize their opportunity on May 31st, hoping to finally lay claim to the "big ears" cup.
According to the 2023-24 Deloitte Football Money League, PSG's financial prowess ranks it third amongst European clubs, with an annual revenue of 805.9 million euros. Only Real Madrid and Manchester City top the list, with revenues of 1.04 billion and 837.8 million euros respectively. Inter Milan sits 14th with 391 million euros, and Marseille, the second French team in the ranking, comes in 19th, with 287 million euros.
Jean-Pascal Gayant, a sports economist, notes that PSG's financial resources far exceed those of other French clubs, placing it amongst the world's top-ranking teams. He anticipates that next season will strengthen PSG's position within the Deloitte Football Money League, possibly even challenging Real Madrid for the top spot—a first for the French club.
Historically, PSG's struggles in the Champions League can be attributed to several factors, including an inconsistent midfield, defensive vulnerabilities under pressure, and challenges in effective team dynamics. In the past, the team has struggled with an unbalanced midfield, lacked composure in decisive moments, and, despite assembling star-studded rosters, struggled to work cohesively.
However, recent developments and a more balanced team approach have shown positive change for PSG. The club has focused on youth and a solid defensive foundation, as demonstrated in their 2025 Champions League victory, where they displayed a more unified team effort.
While rivals like Real Madrid and Manchester City boast a long history of success in the Champions League, PSG is still learning the psychological and tactical demands of high-stakes matches, having benefited less from a strong legacy of European competition success. Nevertheless, PSG's recent victory in the Champions League final suggests that the club is making strides in overcoming its historical challenges.
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), currently ranked third in the 2023-24 Deloitte Football Money League with an annual revenue of 805.9 million euros, aims to claim its first Champions League title this weekend against Inter Milan.
- Despite being financially superior to other French clubs and possessing a star-studded roster with players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar, PSG has yet to secure the Champions League trophy, much like Chelsea and Manchester City.
- In recent years, PSG has focused on youth and a solid defensive foundation, as demonstrated by their 2025 Champions League victory, which showed a more unified team effort.
- While Real Madrid and Manchester City have a long history of success in the Champions League, PSG, which is still learning the psychological and tactical demands of high-stakes matches, is making strides in overcoming its historical challenges.
