British broadcaster Piers Morgan has expressed support for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães following his missed penalty in the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Arsenal were beaten by PSG in a penalty shoot-out after both sides played out a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time.
Gabriel and Eberechi Eze failed to convert their spot-kicks as the French champions secured the European title.
Reacting to the result, Morgan took to X to praise the Brazilian defender for his contributions throughout the season despite the costly miss.
“Nobody less deserving of that than Gabriel. He’s been an absolute hero all season. I love you, Gabriel,” Morgan wrote.
Gabriel was one of Arsenal’s standout performers during the campaign and played a key role in the club’s run to the Champions League final.
The defender will now turn his attention to international duty after being named in Brazil’s squad for the FIFA World Cup, which begins in June.
