Paris Saint-Germain, reigning European champion, defeated Brazilian club Flamengo, South American champion, in the final of the Intercontinental Cup (1-1, 2 penalties to 1), Wednesday December 17, 2025 at Al-Rayyan, Qatar. Thanks in particular to a masterful Matveï Safonov during the penalty shootout, the club from the French capital completed a grandiose year 2025, with six titles won.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
