Manchester United legend-turned-football manager Wayne Rooney has criticised Arsenal for what he described as over-the-top celebrations following their progression to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final.
Naijaonpoint reports that Arsenal sealed their place in the final after a hard-fought 2-1 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final clash.
The decisive moment came at the Emirates Stadium, where Bukayo Saka netted a crucial goal late in the first half of the second leg.
The first leg in Spain had ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the tie finely poised before Arsenal capitalised on home advantage to book their spot in the final.
At the final whistle in London, Arsenal players erupted in celebration, soaking in the moment with their fans.
The jubilant scenes saw the team remain on the pitch for an extended period, applauding supporters and marking the achievement.
However, the celebrations quickly drew mixed reactions, particularly from rival fans who felt the response was excessive given that the title had not yet been secured.
Reacting to the scenes, Rooney, a UEFA Champions League winner with Manchester United in 2008, questioned the timing and intensity of Arsenal’s celebrations.
Speaking to Prime Video, he said, “They haven’t won it yet.
“I believe the celebrations are a bit too intense. Celebrate when you win… but no, they have earned it.”
Naijaonpoint reports that Arsenal will now face the winner of the semi-final clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the final of Europe’s elite club competition.
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