The press bids farewell to Kylian Mbappé, Madrid mourns the departure of Toni Kroos

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Goodbye Mbappé

PSG won the 15th Coupe de France in its history after a 2-1 success against Olympique Lyonnais thanks to goals from Dembélé and Fabian Ruiz. Daily life The Team evoked “the crack festival” on its front page, coupled with the success of Stade Toulousain in the European Cup. For The ParisianPSG demonstrated “strength and habit” to win this new coronation. For his first season, Luis Enrique signed the national treble. Last night was also Kylian Mbappé’s last in the PSG jersey. That’s it, Bondy’s crack adventure in the French capital is coming to an end. For The Teamit was an evening “dull” for the French genius who remained silent. In the same tone, the regional daily The Parisian wrote that it was a “bubble-free champagne” by mentioning Mbappé. The person concerned, for his part, did not hide his joy at winning his last trophy with the Parisian club.

Thank you Mr Kroos!

Real Madrid played their last match in La Liga yesterday against Betis before the Champions League final next Saturday against Dortmund. If Ancelotti’s men conceded a goalless draw, the result was anecdotal since the objective was to pay a final tribute to his legend Toni Kroos. “One last hug”drops the newspaper A.S. this Sunday morning. The German, who will retire after the Euro, played his last match in front of his supporters. The love story lasted 10 years and Madrid supporters released a superb farewell tifo for the occasion. The German had the right to a guard of honor upon his exit and could not hold back his tears when he took his children in his arms. His Madrid adventure was crowned with “glory”as recalled Marca on its front page. He is a football legend who is retiring, a great “Sir”as the newspaper writes A.S. in an editorial.

Manchester United’s revenge

The two Manchester clubs met once again at Wembley yesterday for a repeat of the FA Cup final. And a huge surprise since it was the Reds who took their “revenge”as it joyfully displays Manchester Evening News. Manchester City came up against a solid and courageous team who knew how to take advantage of the slightest spaces and errors left by the Skyblues. Final victory 2-1 and the Red Devils can thank their captain Bruno Fernandes. For the Sunday Star, he is quite simply the man who led Manchester United to glory with a world-class assist for youngster Kobbie Mainoo. For the Sunday Star, “Erik ten Hag leaves with victory”. The Dutch coach wins his second title with Manchester United but should still be thanked by the leaders. Thomas Tuchel is announced as the favorite to replace him.

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