Former French forward Christophe Dugarry has launched a scathing attack on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal following their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The World Cup winner labelled the Premier League champions "a bunch of clowns" for employing an ultra-defensive strategy, accusing the Londoners of arriving in Budapest with an "inflated ego".
The opening of the Lay's RePlay pitch in Nyúldomb marks the creation of a new community space designed to bring young people together through football, inclusion and positive local impact.
Cristhian Mosquera has spoken publicly for the first time since conceding the penalty that helped Paris Saint-Germain fight back in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat. The defender admitted his disappointment but insisted the painful experience would make him stronger.
Arsenal defender William Saliba could be forced to undergo back surgery immediately after the upcoming World Cup as his ongoing physical discomfort continues to intensify. Despite successfully managing the issue to play a starring role for the Gunners, recent medical assessments indicate that the centre-back requires long-term surgical intervention.
Arsenal are planning for the future after their Premier League title success, with Morgan Rogers emerging as a genuine transfer target. However, the Gunners still regard Julian Alvarez as their ideal attacking addition, while a number of player sales could be required to fund a major summer rebuild.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has opened up on his decision to console Gabriel Magalhaes following the Arsenal defender's heartbreaking penalty miss in the Champions League final. While his team-mates celebrated back-to-back European titles, the veteran Brazilian chose to prioritise empathy over ecstasy in Budapest.
Mikel Arteta is ready to ruthlessly overhaul his Arsenal squad this summer as he demands the club show massive ambition to maintain their place at the top of the game. Despite securing a Premier League title, the Gunners' Champions League final heartbreak has highlighted the need for fresh blood at the Emirates, with Arsenal now prepared to sell Gabriel Jesus for £18 million as part of the manager's major summer rebuild.
Arsenal could be set to launch a sensational move for Marcus Rashford as Mikel Arteta looks to overhaul his attacking options this summer. The Manchester United forward has enjoyed a productive loan spell at Barcelona, but financial constraints in Catalonia have opened the door for a potential return to the Premier League with the Gunners.
Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong has called for supporters to "chill" after footage emerged of him wildly celebrating Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat. The Netherlands international was seen in high spirits as the Gunners suffered a devastating penalty shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
William Saliba is facing a race against time to be fit for the upcoming World Cup in North America after a devastating night in Budapest. The Arsenal mainstay, who has been a pillar of Mikel Arteta’s defence, saw his Champions League dreams crushed before receiving a major blow to his international ambitions.
Gary Lineker has offered a blunt assessment of Arsenal’s standing in European football following their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite Mikel Arteta leading the Gunners to a historic Premier League title, the former England striker believes they still lag behind three continental heavyweights when it comes to pure entertainment.
The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.
Declan Rice celebrated Arsenal's historic Premier League title triumph by leading the festivities on an open-top bus, but the midfielder was quick to turn his attention toward future glory. Despite the lingering sting of a European defeat just hours earlier, the England international insisted the Gunners are only just getting started.
Mikel Arteta is set to commit his long-term future to Arsenal following a historic campaign that saw the Gunners finally end their wait for a Premier League title. Despite the late heartbreak of a Champions League final defeat on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain, the North London club are moving swiftly to secure their manager's services.
Declan Rice and Noni Madueke have delivered a stinging response to social media critics following a whirlwind weekend that saw Arsenal balance the euphoria of a Premier League title parade with the agony of Champions League heartbreak. The Gunners duo didn't hold back after Tottenham's Djed Spence attempted to mock their European final defeat on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal’s long-awaited Premier League title celebrations were hit by a string of emergency incidents as thousands of fans descended on north London to toast their heroes. While the atmosphere was largely festive following a 22-year wait for the trophy, emergency services were kept busy by supporters climbing buildings and the use of pyrotechnics in the streets.
Gabriel Magalhaes has opened up on the "painful" experience of missing the decisive penalty in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian defender saw his effort fly over the bar in Budapest, handing the French giants their second consecutive European crown. Despite the personal heartbreak, the centre-back remains defiant and proud of the Gunners' historic season.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has urged Mikel Arteta to be ruthless in the transfer market following the club's heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite clinching the Premier League title, a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to the French giants in Budapest has sparked predictions of fresh reinforcements, with questions raised over whether the Gunners need an upgrade on new signing Viktor Gyokeres.
Rafael Leao has cast serious doubt over his future at AC Milan after admitting he is ready for a 'new challenge' in a different league. The Portuguese winger, who has been a talismanic figure at San Siro for seven seasons, appears prepared to move on following a turbulent campaign that saw the Rossoneri miss out on Champions League qualification.
The European club season drew to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, with Paris Saint-Germain defeating Arsenal on penalties to retain their Champions League crown. Not since Real Madrid nearly a decade ago had anyone successfully defended the title, making his a truly momentous night for Luis Enrique's men. However, defeat shouldn't take any of the shine off Arsenal's historic campaign, with the Gunners having won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
Chelsea have jokingly claimed they "deserve another red card" after brutally mocking Arsenal following their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues waste no time in reminding their north London rivals of the continental hierarchy shortly after Mikel Arteta's side fell at the final hurdle in Budapest.
Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League triumph over Arsenal was overshadowed by late-night chaos as celebrations in the French capital spiralled out of control. What should have been a night of pure footballing joy turned into a major security operation, leaving the city to deal with the aftermath of widespread unrest.
Arsenal's dreams of European glory were extinguished in the most painful fashion as they fell to a penalty shootout defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Despite the heartbreak in Budapest, Mikel Arteta has moved to explain the tactical decisions behind his shootout lineup after Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive spot-kick.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has offered a surprisingly candid assessment of his side's Champions League final victory, claiming neither the Parisians nor Arsenal truly deserved to win the match. The French giants successfully defended their European crown in Budapest, triumphing 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a cagey 1-1 draw over 120 minutes.
The Champions League final. It's the biggest match on the club calendar in football, always featuring historic clubs and so often the best players on the planet at that moment. Sometimes, it lives up to expectation in the most extraordinary fashion. Sometimes, sadly, it just doesn't. Either way, there is usually drama, as was the case in Saturday's final as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties.
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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