France, June 2 -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday hailed Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League-winning squad during a lavish reception at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

"You've not only stirred and thrilled Parisians during the victory but the entire country over the past few weeks," said Macron.

"You've also fired the dreams of thousands of youngsters who have been looking up to you."

PSG claimed European club football's most prestigious trophy for the first time after a 5-0 annihilation of Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Desire Doue set up Achraf Hakimi for the opener in the 12th minute and the 19-year-old extended PSG's advantage eight minutes later.

Midway through the second-half, Doue effectively killed off ...