End of an Era? PSG's Qatari project valued at over €1.9bn collapses again after UCL flop against Dortmund

A disgruntled Paris Saint-Germain fan has declared the club's mega-money "Qatari project" over after their latest Champions League failure against Borussia Dortmund, bemoaning the accumulation of superstar talent that has failed to deliver European glory.

PSG's hopes of a first-ever Champions League title were shattered once more after a 2-0 aggregate semifinal defeat to Mats-Hummels-led Borussia Dortmund, in which they failed to score over two legs.

For one fan, it spelt the apparent "end" of the French giants' era of heavy investment under their Qatari owners in pursuit of the ultimate prize.

Since Qatar Sports Investments' multi-billion takeover in 2011, PSG have spent exorbitant fees to assemble a star-studded squad capable of conquering Europe.

Yet for all the marquee arrivals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Marco Verratti, Angel Di Maria, Javier Pastore and Marquinhos early on, the Champions League has remained an elusive dream.

Even the stratospheric, post-2017 captures of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Mauro Icardi were not enough to get PSG over the line.

The French champions had been touted as one of the favourites this year but came up short against Dortmund, leading to heavy fan backlash.

While the fan's comments are undoubtedly borne of frustration, suggestions the "project" is over may be premature, given the incredible resources at PSG's disposal.

However, there is no doubt that the accumulation of talents and incredible expense means winning the Champions League is the minimum requirement if the Qatari era is to be judged a success.

PSG's hierarchy is likely to back the team further in another push for European glory next season. But fan apathy will grow if the long wait goes on, regardless of domestic dominance.