● WORLD SOCCERBY NELITO "LITO"MAY 31, 2026 · CV SPORTS HQ
PSG ARE KINGS OF
THE WORLD — BACK TO BACK
Budapest. A penalty shootout. A second straight European crown. Paris Saint-Germain didn't just win the Champions League — they defended it, and that one word changes everything. Lito's got them at No. 1 in the world, and the kit on their chest tells you exactly why.
Paris Saint-Germain made history at the Puskás Aréna, beating Arsenal 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw that went the distance. Kai Havertz struck early for the Gunners in the 6th minute, but Ousmane Dembélé answered from the spot on 65 minutes, and after extra time settled nothing, it came down to nerve. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães missed for Arsenal. Paris did not. The Champions of Europe stayed the Champions of Europe.
With that, PSG became only the second club to successfully defend the crown in the Champions League era, joining the company of Real Madrid's iconic three-peat from 2016 to 2018. This is a team — not a collection of galácticos, but a team — built by Luis Enrique into a pressing, fearless collective. And on the front of their shirt, they now carry a combination of honours and badges that no rival can match.
THE BADGES ON THE CHEST
THE GOLD STAR
After their first European Cup, PSG added an Eiffel Tower-inspired gold star directly above the club crest. Out of respect for traditional fans, it is worn strictly on Champions League nights.
THE GOLD SHIELD
Centered on the chest, the official embroidered FIFA Intercontinental Cup Champions badge — earned by defeating Flamengo in December to be crowned the best club on the planet.
THE UCL STARBALL
The iconic UEFA Champions League sleeve patch. Because Paris entered the tournament as defending titleholders, it carries a dedicated winner's designation.
AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB
Teams to win back-to-back European Cup / Champions League titles — the rarest air in the sport. Paris just walked into the room.
| CLUB | SUCCESSIVE YEARS |
|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2025, 2026 |
| Real Madrid | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| AC Milan | 1989, 1990 |
| Nottingham Forest | 1979, 1980 |
| Liverpool | 1977, 1978 |
| Bayern Munich | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
| Ajax | 1971, 1972, 1973 |
| Inter Milan | 1964, 1965 |
| Benfica | 1961, 1962 |
| Real Madrid | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 |
ENRIQUE JOINS THE MANAGERIAL ELITE
Managers to win three or more European Cups / Champions Leagues. Luis Enrique now sits with the immortals.
| MANAGER | TITLES |
|---|---|
| Carlo Ancelotti | AC Milan 2003, 2007; Real Madrid 2014, 2022, 2024 |
| Luis Enrique | Barcelona 2015; Paris St-Germain 2025, 2026 |
| Pep Guardiola | Barcelona 2009, 2011; Manchester City 2023 |
| Zinedine Zidane | Real Madrid 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Bob Paisley | Liverpool 1977, 1978, 1981 |
ONE OF OURS IN PARIS · NUNO MENDES
🇨🇻 CABO VERDE PRIDELEFT-BACK · PSG & PORTUGAL
When Paris lift trophies, watch the celebrations and you'll spot the blue, white and red — Nuno Mendes, PSG's star left-back and a Portugal international, proudly wears the Cabo Verde flag on his shoulders. Born in Sintra, Portugal, to parents of Cape Verdean descent, he carries the islands with him onto the biggest stage in club football. One of the best full-backs on the planet, and one of ours. Tubarões Azuis, stand up.
▶ WATCH NUNO MENDES HIGHLIGHTS ON YOUTUBESo that's the case, CVHQ Nation. Back-to-back European champions. Intercontinental champions. A manager in the pantheon. A Cabo Verdean heart at left-back. Real Madrid is still Real Madrid, City is still City — but right now, the best team on Earth plays at the Parc des Princes. Lock it in: PSG, No. 1 in the world.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
PREMIER LEAGUEGOLDEN BADGE
CONGRATULATIONS ARSENAL FC
2025/26 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Arsenal are the champions of England for the first time in 22 years. Mikel Arteta's squad clinched the 2025/26 Premier League title in Matchweek 37, ending a drought stretching back to the Invincibles era of 2003/04. The official trophy lift took place on the final day of the season at Selhurst Park, where the squad celebrated with custom "Champions 2026" jerseys.
As reigning champions, Arsenal earn the exclusive Golden Premier League Sleeve Badges — swapping the standard purple logos for gold champion badges on their kits for the entire 2026/27 season. The golden badge is the most prestigious mark in English football, worn only by the title holders.
TITLE NUMBER
14th
REVENUE
£770M
VALUATION
$5.7B
UCL EARNINGS
£122M+
★ SUPER-ELITE CORE · £240K–£300K/WEEK
Bukayo Saka
£300K/wk→ 2031
Kai Havertz
£280K/wk→ 2038
Gabriel Jesus
£265K/wk→ 2027
William Saliba
£250K/wk→ 2028
Martin Ødegaard
£240K/wk→ 2028
Declan Rice
£240K/wk→ 2029
★ FINANCIAL POWERHOUSE
TOTAL REVENUE£770M ($1.04B)
Record season — richest club in England
COMMERCIAL£290M ($390M)
Adidas, Emirates, Sobha Realty
WAGE BILL£234.8M
2nd highest in PL (50% wages-to-turnover)
SQUAD COST£1B+
£253M summer spend, Gyökeres/Eze/Zubimendi
PSR HEADROOM£520M
Zero regulatory risk — SCR at 60.2%
OWNERStan Kroenke (KSE)
100% ownership, aggressive backing
★ UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RUN · 2025/26
Arsenal achieved a flawless 8-win league phase record, topped the UCL table, and fought through to the final — earning an estimated £122M+ (€142M+) in total UEFA revenue.
ENTRY FEE
€18.62M
LEAGUE PHASE
€29.6M
KNOCKOUT RUN
€57.0M
VALUE PILLAR
~€37.0M
★ PREMIER LEAGUE REVENUE COMPARISON
| CLUB | REVENUE | WAGE BILL |
|---|---|---|
| ★ Arsenal | £770M | £234.8M |
| Liverpool | £703M | £218.7M |
| Manchester City | £694M | £289.0M |
| Manchester United | £667M | £216.9M |
| Tottenham | £561M | £177.3M |
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