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"You Were the Team that Played Football" - Sir Alex Ferguson's Reported Message to PSG Chief After Win over Arsenal in UCL Final Surfaces
Ferguson congratulated PSG but reportedly called Arsenal boring after they managed less than 25% possession and one shot on target.
Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their Champions League title on penalties against Arsenal at Budapest's Puskas Arena, rallying from behind to secure the trophy for a second consecutive year.
Arsenal entered the final aiming for a historic double after winning the Premier League title earlier this month, but managed only 25 per cent possession across 120 minutes despite Kai Havertz's early goal.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sent a text to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi following the final, reportedly criticizing the Premier League champions' "boring" performance.
Subsequent reports dispute Ferguson's exact wording, with some claiming he praised PSG's attacking style instead. PSG player Joao Neves also criticized Arsenal's tactics, saying the French side "were the only team that wanted to play."
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta congratulated PSG after the loss, branding them "the best team in the world." The Gunners held a celebratory parade in Islington today for their Premier League trophy.