Arteta calls PSG the best team in the world after defeat
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta acknowledged Paris Saint-Germain as the best team in the world following his side’s defeat in the Champions League final on penalties. The match concluded with a tense 1-1 scoreline before PSG triumphed in the shootout. Arteta criticized the refereeing decision that denied Arsenal a potential penalty earlier in the game but emphasized the need for his team to improve. The loss marks a significant moment for Arsenal, who seek to become champions themselves in future competitions.
- •PSG wins the Champions League final on penalties against Arsenal.
- •Match ended 1-1 after regulation time.
- •Arteta unhappy with penalty no-call on Madueke.
- •Arsenal aims to improve for future Champions League seasons.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘PSG are the best team in the world’ – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts to Champions League final loss
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — PSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeat
"Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after his team fell to defeat in the final on penalties on Saturday.Arteta was unhappy with the decision not to award Arsenal winger Noni Madueke a penalty with the score tied at 1-1 but accepted his team had to improve further still if they are to win the Champions League.
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has paid his respects to PSG for retaining the Champions League on the back of a cagey, intense final in Budapest. Les Parisiens prevailed in penalties after misses from ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:30 PM‘PSG are the best team in the world’ – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts to Champions League final loss
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has paid his respects to PSG for retaining the Champions League on the back of a cagey, intense final in Budapest. Les Parisiens prevailed in penalties after misses from ...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 8:32 PMPSG best team in the world, admits Arsenal's Arteta after 'pain' of defeat
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after his team fell to defeat in the final on penalties on Saturday.Arteta was unhappy with the decision not to award Arsenal winger Noni Madueke a penalty with the score tied at 1-1 but accepted his team had to improve further still if they are to win the Champions League.
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