Achraf Hakimi scored for Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan, but surprisingly to some, chose not to celebrate. The Moroccan international player for Inter during the 2020-21 season, helping the Italian club win the Serie A title under Antonio Conte.
His goal in Munich on Saturday came during the championship match as PSG aimed to win its first-ever Champions League trophy and complete a historic treble. Despite the significance of the moment, Hakimi kept his reaction muted, opting for restraint out of respect for his former team.
ACHRAF HAKIMI OPENS THE SCORING FOR PSG 💥 pic.twitter.com/6XhdwkegVR
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 31, 2025
Achraf Hakimi refused to celebrate in against his old club Inter despite scoring PSG’s first EVER Champions League Final goal 🥹🔵🏆 pic.twitter.com/rPEWr5PzDj
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) May 31, 2025
Hakimi, who joined Inter in 2021, has been a key figure for the French champions throughout his European campaign. His decision not to celebrate sparked debate among fans and pundits, especially given the context and magnitude of the occasion.
Not celebrating a goal in a #UCLFinal is heartbreaking. https://t.co/zDg2scCJMu
— Emily Wilson (@wilson_emt) May 31, 2025
This story will be updated.
