Immediately after the whistle blew to start the final of the European Cup 3, both teams entered the match with the highest determination and maintained a high-speed game. Players from both teams then had strong collisions on the field, while over-excited West Ham fans also interrupted the first half.

It wasn't until the 62nd minute that the deadlock was broken. Fiorentina's Biraghi used his hand to block the ball in the box and the referee awarded West Ham a penalty after reviewing VAR. Benrahma fired a decisive shot past Fiorentina goalkeeper Terracciano. However, just five minutes later, Fiorentina levelled things up when Gonzalez jumped high to create a wall for Bonaventura to handle before finishing with a tricky shot into the West Ham net. Finally, in the 90th minute, Bowen finished past goalkeeper Terracciano in a one-on-one encounter to seal a 2-1 victory for West Ham.

Thus, the English football representative has won the European Cup C3 this season. It is even more meaningful when knowing that this is West Ham's first title in the above arena as well as their first title since 1980.

West Ham won the European Cup C3. Photo: UEFA

* Dailymail reported that Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has lost patience with the Glazers' haggling. The final price offered by the Qatari businessman is about 5.2 billion pounds (equivalent to 6.5 billion USD) to buy back 100% of MU's shares. In addition, Mr. Sheikh Jassim also promised to immediately invest 1 billion pounds in the "red half" of Manchester, including buying players, renovating Old Trafford stadium as well as the entire club campus. The Glazers were initially said to have asked for about 6 billion pounds to cede all MU shares.

* According to L'Equipe, PSG are preparing to negotiate with Marcus Thuram to bring the French player to Parc des Princes. Thuram will become a free agent at the end of June after refusing to renew his contract with Monchengladbach (Germany). Previously, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Inter Milan had all contacted but had not received a nod from this player. Analysts say that Thuram has good physique, speed and technique, and can play in many positions on the attack, from winger to striker.

* The Sun quoted several sources revealing that the Man City leadership will hold a parade to celebrate the historic "treble" on June 12 (local time), just over a day after the 2022-2023 Champions League final. Of course, this parade will only take place if coach Pep Guardiola's team defeats Inter Milan. In case Man City loses to the Italian representative, all plans to bring the trophy and celebrate will be canceled.

* Evening Standard reported that Chelsea quickly closed the first contract in the 2023 summer transfer window with young star Kendry Paez. Accordingly, Chelsea's homepage officially confirmed the successful recruitment of the 16-year-old midfielder from Ecuador's Independiente del Valle. The Ecuadorian player will join the Stamford Bridge team after his 18th birthday.

* According to Sky Sports, Al Nassr are planning to recruit Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace to play alongside Ronaldo. This striker's contract with Crystal Palace will expire at the end of June but has not agreed to extend it, despite being offered a salary increase of £200,000/week. Al Nassr plans to give the Ivorian striker a 3-year contract, worth £45 million.

Benzema joins Al Ittihad. Photo: Goal

Meanwhile, ESPN reported that Al Ittihad has successfully signed Karim Benzema on a free transfer. The new Saudi Pro League champions are expected to hold a ceremony to introduce Benzema to his new team in front of a crowd of fans on June 8 (local time).

European media reports that the current Ballon d'Or winner has signed a two-year contract with an option to extend for another year. In Saudi Arabia, the French international will earn nearly 200 million euros, including commercial promotions. Here, Benzema will face his former teammate Ronaldo, who is playing for Al Nassr.

* The Athletic reported that Dortmund confirmed the sale of Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of 103 million euros, excluding add-ons. After passing the medical , Bellingham will sign a contract until June 2029 with the Bernabeu team. Bellingham will become the third hundred million euro rookie in the history of the "White Vulture", after Eden Hazard (115 million euros) and Gareth Bale (101 million euros).

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