Sir Alex Ferguson message 'slighting' Arsenal sparks fan outrage

Legendary manager Alex Ferguson has faced strong criticism from Arsenal fans following the alleged leak of a message in which he disparaged the Gunners after their Champions League final defeat. The controversy erupted after Arsenal lost 4-3 to PSG on penalties, following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes in the final held on May 31.

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Hello Nasser, it's Ferguson. Your team did very well. It was a difficult night for PSG playing against a boring team that only knows how to defend. Have a nice holiday and PSG deserved the win.

According to a report by L'Equipe, Ferguson sent a congratulatory message to Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The alleged content of Ferguson's message read: "Hello Nasser, it's Ferguson. Your team did very well. It was a difficult night for PSG playing against a boring team that only knows how to defend. Have a nice holiday and PSG deserved the win."

However, veteran English reporter Ben Jacobs has contested this version, asserting that Ferguson's actual message to the PSG president was different. Jacobs claims Ferguson told Al-Khelaifi, "You are the team that knows how to play football." Regardless of the precise wording, Ferguson has been criticized by Arsenal supporters for allegedly implying that the Gunners play a "boring," defensive style of football.

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You are the team that knows how to play football.

This sentiment about Arsenal's playing style has been echoed by others. PSG midfielder Joao Neves commented, "We deserved to win the Champions League final because PSG is the only team that really wanted to play." The criticism, whether accurate or not, has ignited a debate among fans and pundits regarding Arsenal's approach in the crucial match.

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We deserved to win the Champions League final because PSG is the only team that really wanted to play.