In a thrilling Champions League clash at St. James’ Park, Newcastle secured a remarkable 4-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Local heroes Dan Burn and Sean Longstaff, both Geordies, found the net alongside Miguel Almiron and Fabian Schar, leaving PSG stunned.
Despite Longstaff’s stellar performance and desire to snag Kylian Mbappe’s shirt, fate had other plans. In an unexpected twist, Kieran Trippier’s young son, donned in a PSG shirt, became the lucky recipient of Mbappe’s jersey, leaving Longstaff’s little brother disappointed.
Trippier, a lifelong Newcastle fan, revealed that his son had expressed a strong desire to walk out with Mbappe rather than his father.\
Mbappe swiftly exited the field post-match, showing little acknowledgment to both the away fans and his teammates. The French international, who appeared visibly frustrated during the Tyneside match, struggled to display the prowess that has earned him recognition as one of the best in the business.
The night, filled with jubilation for Newcastle fans, marked a special moment as the team returned to Champions League action after 20 years, securing a top spot in their group with a subsequent 0-0 draw against AC Milan.
