Lee Kang-in subbed out with injury as PSG win Intercontinental Cup

French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have captured their sixth trophy of 2025, though their South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in wasn't on the field to celebrate the club's latest victory. PSG defeated the Brazilian side CR Flamengo 2-1 on penalties in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, west of the Qatari capital Doha, on Wednesday (local time). The Intercontinental Cup brings together the reigning club champions from the six FIFA confederations — Africa; Asia; Europe; North, Central America and the Caribbean; Oceania; and South America — with the European side receiving a bye to the final. PSG had the honor this time as the UEFA Champions League winners. This was PSG's sixth title this year, with their trophy haul also including Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the Trophee des Champions, the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup titles. Lee got the start in the midfield but was lifted in the 35th minute in favor of Senny Mayulu due to a left hamstring injury. Minutes earlier, Lee had gotten tangled up with Gonzalo Plata and fallenWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times