After missed penalty, sales of Gabriel Magalhães shirts soar

Sales of the Arsenal shirt personalized with Gabriel Magalhães' name and number soared by 350% after the Champions League final.

According to the North American newspaper "The New York Times", Arsenal fans showed support for the Brazilian defender after he missed the decisive penalty in the tournament's final. In response, thousands of fans started to buy the defender's personalized shirt, in a gesture of solidarity with the player.

Despite the support of the fans, the defeat in the final prevented Arsenal from winning the first Champions League title in their history.

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Fans paid tribute to Gabriel Magalhães at the Premier League title celebration
Arsenal celebrated its English title with fans and took a crowd to central London. The Premier League cup was won one round early and ended the 22-year drought without winning the English championship.

Gabriel Magalhães was honored by fans with plaques praising the athlete

Tribute to Gabriel Magalhães marks celebration of Premier League title - Reuters/Peter Cziborra
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Source: CNN