Paris Saint-Germain's Journey: Chasing the Champions League Dream
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.
In this episode, Jonathan and Rob explore the history of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League final against Inter Milan.
Join us as we uncover the intriguing journey of PSG - and their transformation from a club with little history to a European powerhouse. Rob and Jonathan explore the significant matches, the controversial ownership and the club's elusive quest for Champions League glory.
For more build-up to the Champions League Final - listen to our episode on Inter Milan - The Birth of the Catenaccio - released earlier this week.
00:00 Introduction to the Football History Podcast
01:08 PSG's Humble Beginnings
02:59 The Formation of PSG
04:30 Challenges and Controversies
06:53 The Role of Media and Public Support
08:48 The Birth of Paris Saint-Germain
11:10 The Struggle for Identity
14:38 The Rise of PSG
20:12 Fashion and Football: The Daniel Hechter Era
25:27 Financial Misconduct in French Football
26:15 PSG's Rise in the 1980s
27:20 Early European Struggles
28:41 Financial Turmoil and Media Takeover
30:32 Golden Years and European Semi-Final Curse
33:31 Qatari Takeover and Controversies
41:45 Branding and Big Signings
46:31 Modern Challenges and Future Prospects
50:12 Conclusion and Champions League final thoughts
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It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
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