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Calafiori discusses Arsenal's title parade after Champions League loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Calafiori discusses Arsenal's title parade after Champions League loss

Summary

Riccardo Calafiori revealed some Arsenal players were hesitant about attending their Premier League title parade following their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The parade took place just a day after the loss, leading to discussions among players on the flight back to England about skipping the event. Calafiori noted the initial reluctance turned into excitement upon seeing the large crowds that attended to celebrate the team's first league title in 22 years. He emphasized the importance of recognizing their achievements despite the setback in the Champions League final.

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•Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years in May.
•They lost the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
•The parade occurred the morning after the Champions League defeat.
•Calafiori joined Arsenal from Bologna in the summer of 2024.
•He has been involved in five goals this season across club and international play.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Calafiori Reveals Arsenal Plane Talks About Skipping Title Parade

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Riccardo Calafiori has revealed some Arsenal players initially did not want to go ahead with their Premier League title parade after losing the Champions League final.
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