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UCL: 'You'll feel even worse' - John Terry sends message to Arsenal's Gabriel
Terry said he felt for Gabriel after the defender missed the decisive spot-kick in Arsenal’s 4-3 shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Paris Saint-Germain retained their Champions League title on Saturday, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest. The loss denied the Premier League champions a historic double.
Following the decisive penalty miss, PSG captain Marquinhos consoled Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães, citing his own experience at the 2022 World Cup. Marquinhos described the moment as carrying 'huge responsibility' for any player.
Viral footage of Liverpool full-back Jeremie Frimpong celebrating the shootout defeat sparked backlash, with Frimpong claiming he won a bet. Chelsea's official Instagram account also mocked Arsenal before backpedaling.
With 1.5 million fans attending Sunday's London parade for the Premier League title, Chelsea legend John Terry offered support to Gabriel. Sales of Gabriel's shirt surged 350 per cent following the match.
Marquinhos and Gabriel will join the Brazil national team later this week in the United States to prepare for the upcoming World Cup. Both players aim to refocus quickly after the Champions League final.
The Brazilian press reveals the content of the words of consolation held by Marquinhos, captain of the PSG, to Gabriel after the shot at the missed goal of the defender of Arsenal who offered a second League of Champions in Paris on Saturday.
Arsenal defender Gabriel is one of the most responsible for the Gunners' excellent season and their tragic hero, as he missed the last penalty in the LP final.