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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.