Joao Neves criticises Arsenal tactics as PSG retain Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their status as the new kings of European football after defeating Arsenal in a tense Champions League final to retain their crown. After a 1-1 draw across regulation and extra time, the Parisians held their nerve to secure a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout.

Joao Neves did not mince his words, suggesting only one side showed the intention to play attacking football across the 120 minutes and criticising what he saw as a lack of ambition from Mikel Arteta’s team. "The emotion is there. It's the second time that I've been the champion of Europe.

It's not even the victory that makes me happy, but playing with such teammates, staff, and management does. Coming here was the best choice I made in my life. I love everything here. We deserved it today, because PSG was the only one who wanted to play," Neves said.

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