A world champion teases PSG after their defeat to Bayern

Europe 05 November 2025 at 03:47

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

04.11.25 FT Champions League

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Freshly retired, Mats Hummels has lost none of his knack for elegant provocation. Present at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night to witness Bayern Munich’s 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, the former German defender—now an Amazon Prime Video pundit—took the opportunity to deliver a cheeky jab at the Parisians… with plenty of mischief.

A painful memory for Paris, a wink to Dortmund

Just hours after the match, Hummels posted on X (formerly Twitter) a photo of his famous goal scored in the same spot during the second leg of the 2024 Champions League semi-final, while playing for Borussia Dortmund. His message, as subtle as it was sharp, simply read: “I miss corners here”. That one line was enough to bring back the bitter memory for PSG supporters of that cruel elimination, when the defender sealed the Black and Yellows’ place in the final.

At 36, Hummels seems to be fully enjoying his new life as a pundit, never losing his legendary sense of humor or his passion for the game. Watching from the stands, he observed Paris’s latest heartbreak, clearly amused to see history repeat itself. One thing is certain: even in a suit, the former Mannschaft rock still knows how to leave his mark—not with a ball at his feet this time, but with a razor-sharp quip.

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