The coverage highlighted a broad mix of domestic cup drama, league action, and continental competitions across Europe and Africa.

Context notes placed the match within a broader discussion of the Middle East staging and the economic/logistical aspects of hosting such events.

Gonçalo Ramos levelled in stoppage time for PSG, sending the Trophée des Champions final to a shootout, where goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier denied attempts from Matt O’Riley and Hamed Traoré to seal PSG’s victory.

The Kuwait City venue drew attention for its atmosphere and logistical challenges, including ticketing and broadcast quality issues.

Mehdi Benatia, OM’s sporting director, voiced disappointment but urged reflection and warned against constant criticism amid ongoing pressure.

Fan sentiment around Chevalier was mixed, with some supporters praising his performance amid earlier criticism.

Marseille’s performance was strong overall, with heartbreak tied to near-misses in the pursuit of silverware.

Pavard and De Zerbi emphasized the need for consistency and belief across all competitions despite the defeat.

Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring for PSG against Marseille in Kuwait, as the teams contested the French Super Cup.

PSG clinched their 14th French Super Cup title, continuing a period of dominance following their sextuple in 2025.

The match took place on January 8, 2026, at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait, with around 55,000 in attendance and notable absence of some supporters due to relocation controversy.

PSG’s Luis Enrique-led squad appeared reluctant to lose, maintaining a winning habit across competitions as reflected in multiple outlets.