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BDO Power Rankings: Could Dembele grab a second Golden Ball?

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

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Luis Enrique & PSG enter the pantheon of UCL legends

Paris Saint-Germain have done it again! A club once derided as the biggest bottlers in the Champions League showed their mettle by edging out Arsenal 4-3 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in Budapest, to deservedly retain their European crown on Saturday. Unlike last year's rout of Inter, PSG had to dig deep to defeat the Gunners, who proved an unsurprisingly tough nut to crack after taking an early lead through Kai Havertz following a fortuitous break of the ball.

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Arteta vows Arsenal will reach 'another level' after PSG loss

Mikel Arteta has called on the Arsenal board to be "very ambitious" in the upcoming transfer window as the Gunners look to move past the heartbreak of their Champions League final defeat. Despite securing a historic Premier League title this season, the north London side fell just short in Budapest, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain - a team the Arsenal boss conceded are the "best in the world."

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Arsenal were 'punished' by referee in UCL final, says Nasri

Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has claimed that the match officials "punished" the Gunners during their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Frenchman suggested that the referee’s second-half performance was a direct response to Arsenal’s game management earlier in the contest.

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Odegaard hails Marquinhos for Gabriel gesture

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has lauded Paris Saint-Germain skipper Marquinhos for his class and sportsmanship following the Champions League final. Moments after Gabriel Magalhaes missed a crucial penalty in the shootout to hand PSG the trophy, Marquinhos immediately bypassed his team's wild celebrations to comfort his visibly devastated international teammate, a gesture the Gunners' midfielder hailed as the mark of a true gentleman.

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Arteta claims Arsenal deserved penalty in UCL final loss to PSG

Mikel Arteta has hit out at the officiating in Arsenal's heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, suggesting his side were denied a clear penalty. The Gunners saw their European dreams crushed in a shootout after a tense 1-1 draw, leaving the north London side to reflect on what might have been.

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Neves slams Arsenal as PSG retain UCL title

Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their status as the new kings of European football after defeating Arsenal in a tense Champions League final to retain their crown. In the aftermath of the historic victory, midfielder Joao Neves aimed for the Gunners' approach to the showpiece event.

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Chelsea brutally mock Arsenal after CL final loss

Chelsea wasted no time in reminding Arsenal of the hierarchy in the capital following the Gunners' devastating Champions League final defeat on Saturday. As Mikel Arteta’s side fell at the final hurdle against Paris Saint-Germain, the Blues took to social media to deliver a cold-blooded reminder of their own European pedigree.

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Enrique and Marquinhos celebrate as PSG beat Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique and captain Marquinhos basked in the glory of retaining their Champions League crown after overcoming a gruelling final against newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal. Amidst wild post-match celebrations in Budapest, the Spanish tactician labelled the triumph even more impressive than the previous year's, while his Brazilian skipper lauded the squad’s elite depth and mentality.

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From hero to zero! Gabriel & Arsenal suffer UCL heartbreak

Arsenal suffered penalty shootout heartbreak at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, as Gabriel Magalhaes skied the all-important spot-kick to hand the holders a second-consecutive European crown in Budapest. Kai Havertz had given the Gunners an early lead before Ousmane Dembele's second-half equaliser, and a staunch Arsenal defence took the showpiece to extra-time.

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Champions again! PSG hold penalty nerve to edge out Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their Champions League crown as they ran out 4-3 winners on penalties over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw in Saturday's final. Ousmane Dembele had scored from the spot to pull the Ligue 1 winners level in the second half, and despite Nuno Mendes missing in the shootout, the Gunners twice fired off target to hand the European Cup back to PSG.

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Gordon targets Champions League glory with Barca

Anthony Gordon has wasted no time in making his lofty ambitions known after completing his move to Barcelona, insisting the club must secure its sixth European crown. The England international expressed his excitement at joining the Catalan giants, describing the move as a dream come true following his arrival from Newcastle United.

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Double & quits! Would PL & CL titles impact Arteta’s future?

Arsenal are understandably keen to see Mikel Arteta agree to an extension of his contract, but could a Premier League and Champions League double lead the Spanish tactician to reassess his options? Domestic dominance has been restored in north London, with a historic European triumph up for grabs, and Ray Parlour has told GOAL what he expects the future to hold for a manager that has already spent six years in his current post.

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'It's not all set-pieces and crosss!' - Arteta praised for developing 'his own style'

Italian icon Andrea Pirlo has leaped into the defense of Mikel Arteta's tactical approach, insisting the Arsenal manager has cultivated a unique identity that goes far beyond simple physical football. As the Gunners prepare for a historic Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, the former AC Milan and Juventus midfield maestro dismissed suggestions that the North London side rely too heavily on set-pieces.

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