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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Paris Saint-Germain defeats Aston Villa 2-1 to win UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain secured the UEFA Super Cup title with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria. The match featured a decisive goal by Désiré Doué and the competitive debut of 17-year-old Aston Villa striker Brian Madjo.

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Why It Matters

The match marks the first trophy of the season for Paris Saint-Germain and highlights ongoing administrative tensions between UEFA and FIFA regarding referee selection and player registration rules.

Key Facts

  • Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup.
  • Désiré Doué scored the winning goal in the 61st minute following a video review.
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the opening goal for PSG in the 20th minute.
  • Brian Madjo scored for Aston Villa, marking his competitive debut at age 17.
  • The match was refereed by Omar Artan, a Somali official previously barred by the U.S. from the World Cup.
  • UEFA selected Artan for the match amid ongoing administrative disagreements with FIFA.
  • Brian Madjo's eligibility was confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a dispute with FIFA over transfer rules for players under 18.
  • This is PSG's second consecutive Super Cup title.
  • PSG is scheduled to play Lens in the Trophée des Champions on Sunday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUEFA“European soccer governing body”personDésiré Doué“PSG player who scored the winning goal”personGianni Infantino“FIFA President”organizationAston Villa“Runner-up of the UEFA Super Cup”organizationFIFA“Global soccer governing body”organizationParis Saint-Germain“Winner of the UEFA Super Cup”personOmar Artan“Referee of the match, previously barred by the U.S. from officiating at the Worl”personBrian Madjo“17-year-old Aston Villa striker making his debut”