Dramatic

The Signal Iduna Park witnessed a Champions League thriller as Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a slender 1-0 advantage over Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final first leg. The hosts dominated proceedings from the outset, with Jadon Sancho tormenting the Parisian defense with his dazzling dribbles down the right flank. It was a moment of pure magic that unlocked the deadlock. Nico Schlotterbeck’s perfectly weighted pass found Niclas Fullkrug, who nipped in behind the PSG backline and coolly slotted past the despairing dive of Gianluigi Donnarumma.

In a tale of sheer grit and determination, the Chiba Jets of Japan emerged victorious at the 2023-24 East Asia Super League (EASL), clinching the coveted crown with a nail-biting 72-69 triumph over the formidable Seoul SK Knights. Despite being the last team to arrive in Cebu, Philippines, and battling evident fatigue, the Jets refused to falter, completing a remarkable perfect 8-0 campaign. The final showdown was a gripping affair, with the Jets’ playmaking maestro Yuki Togashi leading the charge.