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Madrid mayor claims UEFA corruption in Atletico loss to Arsenal

Arsenal have secured their place in the Champions League final for the first time in two decades, but their victory over Atletico Madrid has been overshadowed by explosive allegations from the Spanish capital. Madrid mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida has sensationally claimed the contest was rigged, suggesting European football’s governing body conspired to ensure the Gunners progressed at the expense of Diego Simeone’s side.

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Revealed: Prize money earned by Arsenal in UCL final run

Arsenal have secured a massive financial windfall exceeding £120 million ($163m) following their historic qualification for the 2026 Champions League final. Mikel Arteta’s side booked their place in Budapest after a gritty aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid, ensuring the club's balance sheet looks as impressive as their on-field performances.

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Simeone's furious son posts image of Calafiori

Giuliano Simeone has taken to social media to voice his anger following Atletico Madrid's heart-breaking Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal. The forward, son of Atleti boss Diego Simeone, highlighted a controversial incident involving Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori that he believes cost his side a vital lifeline.

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Arteta singles out 'very special' Saka & 'immense' Gyokeres after Atleti win

Mikel Arteta could not hide his pride as Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final with a gritty 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for match-winner Bukayo Saka and summer signing Viktor Gyokeres while opening up about the emotional conversations he held with his squad behind the scenes before kick-off in the second leg of the semi-final tie.

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Simeone pushes ex-Atleti chief Berta as staff forced to separate pair

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone’s fiery temperament boiled over at the Emirates Stadium as he was seen shoving Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta during a tense touchline confrontation. The incident occurred in the dying moments of Arsenal's historic Champions League semi-final victory as security and officials were forced to intervene.

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Simeone hails Arsenal's 'incredible power' after Atleti's UCL exit

Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Arsenal’s "incredible power" after seeing his Atletico Madrid side knocked out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage. Despite a controversial penalty incident involving Antoine Griezmann, the Argentine tactician refused to blame the officials for his side's narrow second-leg defeat at the Emirates.

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Alvarez goes missing as shot-shy Atleti come up short

Atletico Madrid once again came up short in the Champions League as they suffered a 1-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday that meant they succumbed to a 2-1 aggregate defeat in their semi-final tie. Diego Simeone's side mustered just two shots on target in north London as their hopes of facing either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30 went up in smoke.

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Atletico president vows 'revenge' on Arsenal early lunch

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has jokingly threatened to make Arsenal wait for their food when they visit Spain. Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League semi-final second leg, he was stunned by the early start to the traditional directors' lunch in London. Cerezo insists his team are ready to overcome the Gunners and secure a spot in the grand final.

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Simeone explains Atleti hotel change for Arsenal clash

Diego Simeone has dismissed suggestions that Atletico Madrid’s decision to change hotels in London was born out of superstition. Speaking ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, the Colchoneros boss offered a surprisingly practical explanation for the move.

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📽️ | Rice’s reaction to overturned Arsenal penalty

Declan Rice’s furious reaction to Arsenal’s overturned penalty against Atletico Madrid has been caught on camera, with the midfielder now facing the threat of UEFA disciplinary action. The England international claimed the hostile home crowd influenced the officials’ decision during the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Frequently asked questions

A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.

American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).

The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.

The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.

Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.

Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.

London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).

Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.

Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.