Ferguson congratulates PSG on Champions League victory and criticizes Arsenal

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacted to PSG’s triumph over Arsenal in the Champions League final. After a dramatic match that ended 1-1 and saw the Parisians clinch the title in a penalty shootout (4-3), the Scottish tactician sent a congratulatory message to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

Nasser, this is Alex Ferguson. Congratulations. It was a tough night for you, but you were playing against a boring team that did nothing but defend. Enjoy your holiday—you’ve earned it,

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Ferguson's comments sparked lively debate among fans. Many pointed out that the final’s statistics partly backed up the Scotsman’s words: according to analysts, Arsenal’s possession was just 24.7%, the lowest ever recorded by a team in a Champions League final since such data has been tracked.