Paris Saint-Germain experienced a symbolic evening at the Parc des Princes, according to Le Parisien, with the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) anniversary celebration held on Saturday, May 9th. Ousmane Dembélé, the 28-year-old PSG striker, and Achraf Hakimi, the 27-year-old Parisian defender, embodied this rare connection between players and fans.
Happy anniversary!
“The CUP (Collectif Ultras Paris) chose Saturday, May 9th, to celebrate its anniversary, the day after their beloved coach Luis Enrique’s 56th birthday. It was an opportunity to throw a great party in the stadium they love so much, in the stands they fill and bring to life for every home game. And, above all, to thank the players for the emotions they’ve experienced over the past two years.
A united front before the final
Wearing a cap and a Paris Saint-Germain scarf, Ousmane Dembélé seemed to be enjoying his evening. All smiles, he watched his fans chant his name and sing the famous “Ousmane, Ballon d’Or!”
Beside him, Achraf Hakimi didn’t hide his joy at being there either, having missed the second leg of the semi-final against Bayern Munich due to injury. The Moroccan is expected to be available for the final in Budapest.”
This moment goes far beyond a simple fan celebration. It primarily reflects a Paris Saint-Germain that has entered a much more peaceful phase in its recent history. For a long time, the club lived with internal tensions, constant debates, stars sometimes isolated from the rest of the project, and a feeling of constant noise surrounding it.
Today, the image projected is different: the stands are supportive, the players respond, and the group seems to be moving in the same direction. The fervor surrounding Ousmane Dembélé doesn’t overwhelm the team; it supports it. The presence of Achraf Hakimi, despite his recent injury, also reinforces this idea of a locker room fully engaged in the overall dynamic. As a major match approaches, PSG gives the impression of a club free from any unwelcome issues. And for Paris, this is far from a minor detail: it’s a small revolution.
