Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is backing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League final following the Gunners’ exit from the competition on Wednesday, May 8. The Gunners were defeated 2-1 in the second leg in Paris, falling to a 3-1 aggregate loss in the semifinal.
PSG will now take on Inter Milan, who beat Barcelona in the semifinal, in the Champions League final in Munich on May 25.
Speaking after the match, Arteta hoped that Paris Saint-Germain would win the prestigious trophy, adding that the Ligue 1 giants have his support because he previously played there.
The Arsenal boss told Canal Plus (via Mirror):
Mikel Arteta spent 18 months at PSG during his playing days. He joined the club in January 2001 and left in June 2002.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard admitted being hurt by the Champions League semi-final loss. He said Arsenal started the game well but weren’t clinical enough in the final third.
He told the media after the game (via Arsenal’s official website):
The Norwegian then stressed the importance of unity following the disappointment. He added:
Odegaard, meanwhile, gave a disappointing performance on the night and was criticized by fans after the match.
An ardent Chelsea fan, Ezekiel’s journey as a football fan began in his childhood, witnessing Ronaldinho dazzle with his skills. His interest in the beautiful game deepened after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup; he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ fighting spirit in their 2-2 Group B draw against South Korea. Some other World Cup matches which have left a deep impact on him were Belgium’s incredible comeback against Japan in the round of 16 of the 2018 version and the 2022 final.
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