Marquinhos seals 40th PSG trophy with UEFA Super Cup win | OneFootball

Marquinhos lifted his 40th trophy with Paris Saint-Germain after a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday night.

According to L'Équipe, the 32-year-old is as content as ever at the club and pushed away any thought of a summer exit. As captain, he remains listened to and respected by all.

In a set-up where fronting the media can feel like a chore, he is a rare boon. On Tuesday, before the match, he took the pre-match press conference and a stint on PSG TV, exceeding obligations with a smile and a calm not always present since 2013.

The first Champions League triumph lifted the weight of past defeats. That Munich night also completed a broader shift in how he views football and life.

With tears on his cheeks, the tensions ebbed, leaving a serenity that now defines the Paris captain.

Source: L'Équipe

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