PSG holds it! The so precious and long -awaited Champions League – the first for a French club since the original coronation of OM in 1993. Since then, naturally, the famous cup with large ears has been an integral part of the Parisian workforce. Presented to the public on the Champs-Elysées Sunday before a trip to the Elysée and a festive evening at the Parc des Princes, the Platinum Trophy was released in Roland-Garros on Monday.
After the beautiful qualification of Loïs Boisson for the quarterfinals of the French internationals of France and before the eighth finals of Novak Djokovic against Cameron Norrie, Ousmane Dembélé invited himself on the court Philippe-Chatrier for a new moment of communion with the Parisian crowd. This under the satisfied gaze of its president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. “It is thanks to the collective that we brought back the first Champions League. And this is thanks to this that we will continue again and again, season after season, to be able to win as many titles as possible, ”says the candidate for the Ballon d'Or 2025.
Certainly, the spectators of the Roland-Garros central court took full eyes. Yet the trophy presented to them was only a copy. And for good reason … as recalled by the team this Monday evening, the original of the Champion Clubs Cup-the same that Marquinhos brandished towards the Bavarian sky Saturday evening after the brilliant victory of PSG on Inter Milan (5-0)-was quickly returned to Nyon, Switzerland.
Only five originals from the C1 ceded
Always, the laureates of the Champions League indeed only leave with a replica of the trophy in their luggage. A copy strictly identical to its model in terms of measurements: including 7.5 kg and 73.5 cm high. The real cut remaining at the headquarters of UEFA. In the past, only rare privileged people have had the opportunity to keep the original as a reward for their attendance at the list of the event. This is the case with Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern, AC Milan and Liverpool. An honor that has not been admitted since 2009.
UEFA regulations in this area are clear, clear and precise. And the law is not more flexible in terms of the enjoyment of replicas, which ” must remain at all times under the control of the club in question and must not leave the country of the club without the prior written agreement of UEFA », Can we read in the statutes the European Football Federation. The various winners engaging in the rest of ” respond to any request from the UEFA administration to confirm the location of replicas ». It is also impossible to use the image of the trophy for commercial purposes, in favor of a sponsor for example.
