UMVA has learned that Sir Alex Ferguson blasted Arsenal’s “boring” display in a scathing text to PSG president Nasser Al‑Khelaifi after the Champions League final.
The Gunners, fresh from a long‑awaited Premier League triumph that ended a 22‑year wait, entered the showdown at Budapest’s Puskás Arena with hopes of sealing a historic double.
They surged ahead in the sixth minute when Kai Havertz struck a powerful finish, igniting a roar from the North London faithful and suggesting a fairy‑tale ending.
But Paris Saint‑Germain, the defending champions, rallied fiercely, equalising from the spot through Ousmane Dembélé before the match slipped into a nerve‑shredding penalty shoot‑out.
Arsenal’s hopes evaporated as Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhães missed their spot‑kicks, handing Luis Enrique’s side a dramatic victory and leaving the Gunners clutching at a solitary trophy.
In the post‑match press conference, a dejected Mikel Arteta praised PSG, calling them “the best team in the world” and promised a brief family break before launching a review of the season.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Ferguson’s message read: “Nasser, this is Alex Ferguson. Well done, it was a tough night for you, but you played against a boring team that did nothing but defend.” He added a curt “Enjoy your holidays, you deserve it.”
The criticism struck a chord as Arsenal managed only one shot on target and held just 25 % of possession, exposing a stark lack of attacking firepower.
Later that afternoon, the newly crowned league champions paraded through Islington, Highbury and Canonbury, their 5.6‑mile route swelling with hundreds of thousands of fans, while the city’s transport network buckled under the surge.
With the double now out of reach, Arsenal face a crucial summer of rebuilding, eyeing fresh signings to inject the missing aggression and creativity before the 2026/27 campaign begins.
