Mikel Arteta has just led Arsenal to our first Premier League title in 22 years and a Champions League Final. For that alone, he deserves enormous credit.
Eli Junior Kroupi enjoyed a standout breakout season in the Premier League, producing consistent performances for Bournemouth and contributing significantly to their push towards European qualification.
The class of a man isn’t based on how successful they are but on how they treat other people. When Gabriel missed Arsenal’s fifth penalty in the Champions League Final, Marquinhos resisted the temptation to immediately celebrate with his teammates.
Eduardo Camavinga is one of the Real Madrid players with an uncertain future as the Spanish club prepares for a transition under a new manager. José Mourinho is being tipped to become their next manager, and the Portuguese coach would be expected to select the strongest players for his squad once appointed.
Weeks ago, Arsenal were named as one of the clubs interested in a move for Marc Casado from Barcelona as they prepare for another major summer rebuild.
Losing a Champions League final is always difficult to accept, but at the same time, it didn’t feel catastrophic. For starters, Arsenal struck first through Kai Havertz, who gave the Gunners the lead after only five minutes.
Arsenal and PSG share many similarities as ambitious clubs led by highly respected managers, and both sides have qualities that the other can admire and learn from.
Marquinhos has earned praise from Martin Odegaard after the PSG captain was the first player to console Gabriel following Arsenal’s heartbreaking Champions League final defeat.
Thierry Henry has expressed his admiration for Gabriel despite the defender missing the decisive penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to PSG.
Declan Rice has reflected on Arsenal’s heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to PSG, describing the penalty shootout as a lottery after an intense and closely contested encounter.
Steven Gerrard has criticised Eberechi Eze following the midfielder’s missed penalty in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to PSG. Although Gabriel ultimately missed the decisive penalty that handed the trophy to the French side, Eze was the first Arsenal player to fail from the penalty spot during the shootout.
Mikel Arteta has echoed the views of many Arsenal supporters by suggesting that his side should have been awarded a penalty during their Champions League final defeat to PSG.
Gabriel endured a heartbreaking moment as PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties to win the Champions League, with the Brazilian missing the decisive penalty in the shootout.
Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting his side could “easily” have been awarded a penalty for a challenge on Noni Madueke.
João Neves did not hold back after Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal to win the Champions League, suggesting the French side were the only team that really tried to play football on the night.
In Budapest, Arsenal were looking to become immortal, to deliver a result that would live forever, and to write their part in a proud history that no one could ever take away from them.
Chelsea have brutally mocked Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat with a cheeky post on social media. The Gunners suffered ultimate heartbreak at the Puskás Aréna on Saturday night, falling 4-3 in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout against Paris Saint-Germain after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.
Arsenal’s heartbreaking Champions League Final defeat to PSG will be remembered for many things, but one moment in extra time is certain to dominate debate among supporters for weeks to come.
Julien Laurens has backed Arsenal to bounce back from their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat and conquer Europe in the coming years. The Gunners suffered a devastating 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Aréna after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.
It all came down to a crucial decision for Mikel Arteta on 30th May as Arsenal chased a historic double in Budapest after winning the Premier League. He had to decide who would take the fifth and decisive penalty in the shoot-out after his side had bravely fought to take the match to penalties against PSG.
Arsenal’s dream of becoming Champions of Europe ended in the cruellest fashion as PSG edged a dramatic Champions League Final on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest.
Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League crown with a victory over Arsenal in a tense penalty shootout final. Luis Enrique's side overcame the Premier League champions in a tough contest to become only the second club in the modern Champions League era to win back-to-back European titles.
Kai Havertz became only the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to open the scoring in Champions League finals for two different clubs. The Arsenal forward scored after six minutes against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2026 Champions League final in Budapest.