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PSG's Champions League Glory Shows the Modern Game Rewards Patience and Capital

Paris Saint-Germain's shootout win over Arsenal sealed back-to-back Champions League titles. For the French side, it validates a project built on sustained investment. For Arsenal, the runners-up finish raises questions about whether progress toward European relevance is real or illusory.

By Monexus Staff Writer·europe·1-minute read·31 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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