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Rodri's Barcelona Switch Sparks Madrid Outcry Over Lost Paradise
sports6 days ago

Rodri's Barcelona Switch Sparks Madrid Outcry Over Lost Paradise

Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid, triggering a fiery Madrid reaction led by AS columnist Tomas Roncero, who said Real had offered a huge contract but Barca's pull—via Deco, Laporta, Hansi Flick and Guardiola—swayed him. He argued Barcelona has less pressure and fewer European ambitions than Real Madrid, wished Rodri well, and teased that Barca might not win another Champions League, while contrasting Barca's Montjuic venue with Real's modern Bernabéu.

via goal.com|
#barcelona#champions-league#real-madrid
PSG defend Champions League crown in shootout drama against Arsenal
sports2 months ago

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.

via Al Jazeera|
#arsenal#champions-league#luis-enrique
Paris roils after PSG’s Champions League win, hundreds detained
world2 months ago

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.

via politico.eu|
#arrests#champions-league#paris
PSG title sparks mass arrests during Paris celebrations
world2 months ago

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.

via Euronews.com|
#arrests#champions-league#paris
PSG edge Arsenal in nerve-wracking shootout to defend European crown
sports2 months ago

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.

via The New York Times|
#arsenal#champions-league#football
Arteta vows to turn final pain into fuel as Arsenal chase their next European run
sports2 months ago

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.

via Arsenal.com|
#arsenal#champions-league#mikel-arteta
Arteta wrestles with heartbreak and pride after Arsenal’s shootout exit
sports2 months ago

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.

via NBC Sports|
#arsenal#champions-league#mikel-arteta
Budapest final drama: PSG and Arsenal head to extra time amid late chances and penalties in sight
sports2 months ago

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.

via CNN|
#arsenal#champions-league#football