
Desk: Champions League
Two days after the final in Budapest, the aftermath continues: At Arsenal's title parade in London, knife attacks occurred and 24 people were arrested. Defensive captain William Saliba fears for his World Cup participation – and Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera breaks his silence over his fateful penalty miss.
The celebrations surrounding Arsenal's Premier League title ended on Sunday with a shadow: Following the title parade through London, several knife attacks occurred, with police arresting 24 people. n-tv reports that thousands of fans had taken to the streets before the situation escalated after the conclusion of the official celebrations. The incident overshadowed a day that should have belonged to the Premier League title win – not the lost Champions League final.
The situation is even more bitter for William Saliba. The Arsenal and France defender suffered an injury in the final and will undergo examinations on Monday, according to kicker. His participation in the World Cup is thus seriously at risk – a severe setback for the Équipe Tricolore, who rely on the 25-year-old as a regular starter in defence.
Cristhian Mosquera is also unable to move past the final. The Valencia centre-back, who made the decisive error in the penalty shootout, spoke out via social media. The Athletic reports that several Arsenal players publicly showed solidarity with the Spaniard – a gesture that was received positively in the football world.
Meanwhile, Gary Lineker is generating discussion with a pointed comment. The former England striker judged that football had won – a formulation that is interpreted as a dig at Arsenal's style of play. BBC reports that Lineker also praised PSG midfielder João Neves, who was among the most prominent performers in the final.
Looking ahead: The Athletic reports that Arsenal is planning transfers in the summer – Manu Kroupi and Morgan Rogers are said to be on the wish list, and a contract extension with manager Mikel Arteta is also being pursued. Despite the final defeat, the club is considered to be in good financial and sporting shape for the coming season.
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06:352 Jun 2026news.google.com