PSG-Arsenal: the gesture of Marquinhos which shocked the networks

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By: Manu Tournoux

PSG-Arsenal: the gesture of Marquinhos which shocked the networks
After PSG’s victory in the Champions League against Arsenal, captain Marquinhos stood out for a high-class gesture.

At the end of a penalty shootout with twists and turns, the defender Gabriel Magalhaes sent his ball into the stands and thus offered to Paris Saint-Germain his second consecutive Champions League.

Marquinhos, class captain

Obviously, this missed penalty made PSG’s coronation official and, instinctively, Luis Enrique’s players and staff went running to celebrate this memorable success. All except one. The captain Marquinhos was indeed the strong image of this end of the evening. Because instead of going to celebrate immediately with his team, the 32-year-old defender went to comfort and hug his teammate in the selection, inconsolable after his completely missed penalty.

The strong image of the evening

A very strong image which shows all the class of the Parisian player and which quickly made the rounds on social networks and TV sets. The contrast between Gabriel’s disillusionment with the joy of the Parisians in the background, before Marquinhos joined his friend, indeed exploded the networks.

Marquinhos consoling Gabriel after his missed penalty in the Champions League final.

A saluted gesture

The numerous media have indeed praised the class of Marquinhos and praised this beautiful image which best embodies the values ​​of football and sport in general. An image all the stronger when we remember that he is the oldest player in the current PSG squad and the many disappointments of this kind that he has experienced.

Together with Brazil

Gabriel will have two weeks to recover from his disillusionment and Marquinhos to recover from his emotions. On June 14, the two defenders could compose the central hinge of the Brazil for their first World Cup match against
Morocco ofAchraf Hakimi. Together, they will try to raise the Selecao towards a sixth star.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.