Squires cartoon: Arsenal stay buoyant after PSG penalty heartbreak
Guardian cartoonist David Squires portrays Arsenal staying positive after a penalty defeat to PSG, using humor to underline resilience and optimism in European football.
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PSG defend Champions League crown in shootout drama against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest, with Ousmane Dembele levelling and Kai Havertz giving Arsenal the lead; Lucas Beraldo sealed PSG’s win in the shootout after Eberechi Eze missed and David Raya saved Nuno Mendes, with Gabriel firing over his final kick as PSG became the first club to defend the trophy since Real Madrid.
Paris roils after PSG’s Champions League win, hundreds detained
PSG defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final, triggering large, chaotic celebrations in Paris and across France. Police detained 283 people by 1:30 a.m., with vandalism, fireworks, and clashes leading to tear gas use and seven officers injured. Similar unrest occurred in other cities; a victory parade in Paris and a reception for PSG by President Macron are planned.
PSG title sparks mass arrests during Paris celebrations
After PSG’s Champions League win, French police questioned about 780 people and detained around 457 nationwide (283 in Paris); thousands of fans gathered and celebrations turned violent with fires, vandalism, and a failed attempt to storm a police station. The capital saw significant disruption, with the ring road briefly blocked, about 1,000 people near the PSG stadium, and one officer injured.
PSG edge Arsenal in nerve-wracking shootout to defend European crown
PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final, with a tense shootout featuring prep work for the takers, goalkeeper guidance, and key moments from Ramos, Gyokeres, Eze and Martinelli. The decider came when Gabriel Magalhães blasted his final kick over the bar, allowing PSG to celebrate as Marquinhos console d his teammate and PSG clinched back-to-back European titles.
PSG Clinches Consecutive CL Title in Budapest Penalty Thriller vs Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout in Budapest on May 30, 2026, to win their second straight Champions League title. Under Luis Enrique, PSG clinched the trophy as Nasser Al-Khelaifi lifted it, with Ousmane Dembele scoring from a penalty and Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes missing a penalty in the shootout.
Paris Erupts in Riots After Champions League Win, Hundreds Arrested
After Paris celebrated a Champions League victory, thousands of officers were deployed to quell unrest as fans clashed with police on the Champs-Élysées; hundreds were arrested, dozens injured, and scenes of flares, fires, and vandalism accompanied tear gas and a heavy police response.
PSG Victory Sparks Clashes and Mass Detentions in Paris
More than 400 people were detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after celebrations for PSG's Champions League win turned violent, as thousands of police were deployed and transport services were disrupted.
Arteta vows to turn final pain into fuel as Arsenal chase their next European run
After Arsenal were defeated by PSG on penalties in the Champions League final at the Puskas Arena, Mikel Arteta described the moment as painful but also something to be proud of, praised PSG’s quality, and said the team must convert the pain into fuel to push to the next level. He explained the penalty taker choices (Gabriel wanted to take the fifth) and acknowledged margins in key decisions, while stressing they will review the season, make important decisions quickly, and stay ambitious as they aim for another deep run, ahead of a celebratory parade with the fans.
Arteta wrestles with heartbreak and pride after Arsenal’s shootout exit
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta described the final as very tough to accept after a 1-1 draw with PSG, with a 4-3 defeat on penalties in the Champions League final. He praised his players for their season and called out a controversial extra-time decision, stressing the need to reflect, learn and push for silverware. Declan Rice echoed the emotional toll and unity after the painful outcome.
Budapest final drama: PSG and Arsenal head to extra time amid late chances and penalties in sight
In the Champions League final in Budapest, PSG and Arsenal are tied 1-1 after normal time with extra time looming, as neither side creates clear chances and substitutions shuffle the lineup. Dembélé’s penalty leveled the score for PSG, but Barcola spurned a late golden chance, and several disputed calls failed to produce a penalty. The match remains open to penalties if no winner emerges in extra time, highlighting the tension and drama of a shootout outcome.
Havertz’s early strike, Dembele’s penalty sparks 1-1 in Champions League final
Arsenal opened the scoring with Kai Havertz early in Budapest, but Ousmane Dembele converted a second‑half penalty to level PSG at 1-1, leaving the Champions League final finely poised as the game continues.
Budapest Final: PSG and Arsenal Unveil Starting Lineups
UEFA reveals the starting lineups for the Champions League final in Budapest: PSG's Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia vs Arsenal's Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapié; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Ødegaard, Trossard; Havertz.
Rival Chants Roar as Arsenal and PSG Gear Up for Champions League Final
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain fans lit up the Champions League atmosphere with competing anthems and chants, underscoring the fierce club pride as the two European giants head toward the final, with scenes of PSG fans lighting flares and Arsenal supporters celebrating domestic success earlier in May.
Arsenal sharpen sand in Budapest ahead of CL final with PSG
Arsenal conducted a light training session at the Puskas Stadium in Budapest 24 hours before their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, giving the squad a first feel for the venue as they aim to dethrone the holders.