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Calafiori Thanks Fans as Arsenal Bows Out of Champions League

Riccardo Calafiori expressed his appreciation after concluding his debut Champions League campaign, which ended with Arsenal`s 2-1 loss to PSG in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday evening.

Arsenal had hoped to overcome their 1-0 first-leg deficit to reach the final. Despite a strong start, they were thwarted by an outstanding performance from Gianluigi Donnarumma. The French champions held their ground and struck at crucial moments to secure a final showdown with Inter in Munich.

Calafiori`s Heartfelt Message Following Arsenal`s European Exit

Manager Mikel Arteta brought Calafiori on as a second-half substitute, marking the defender`s return to action after being sidelined for several weeks due to injury.

After the match concluded, Calafiori took to Instagram to share a message of gratitude, simply stating: “Thanks for everything.”

The young defender`s post reflects his appreciation for the support received during Arsenal`s Champions League journey, despite the disappointing outcome. As the team`s European campaign comes to an end, Calafiori`s message serves as a reminder of the valuable experience gained and the connection between players and fans throughout the competition.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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