Sir Alex Ferguson sent a message praising PSG as "the team that truly plays football."

Despite no longer being in charge, Sir Alex Ferguson caused a sensation in football circles by allegedly disparaging Arsenal in a congratulatory text to PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi following the Champions League final. This statement revived controversies over Arsenal's defensive play under Mikel Arteta.

According to French media, the former Manchester United boss sent a congratulatory message to PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi after the French club successfully defended their European title. However, alongside praise for PSG, Ferguson did not hesitate to criticize Arsenal's style of play.

Sports daily L'Equipe reported that Sir Alex Ferguson texted Al-Khelaifi with the content: "Nasser, this is Alex Ferguson. Congratulations. It was a difficult night for you, but you had to face a boring team that only defends. Enjoy your holiday, you deserve it."

However, sources from Qatar Sports Investments, the owner of PSG, believe that Ferguson did not use the word "boring." Instead, he reportedly praised PSG by saying, "You are the team that truly plays football."

PSG midfielder Joao Neves also shared a similar view after the match. The Portuguese player stated that only PSG really wanted to play football in the final. "We deserved this trophy. I only saw one team on the pitch. We created chances, controlled possession for most of the time, and played better," Neves said.

In the final, Arsenal had only 24.7% possession - the lowest percentage ever recorded in a Champions League final since statistical data began. Mikel Arteta's team managed only one shot on target throughout the match, which was Kai Havertz's opening goal.

Ferguson's comments further heated the debate about Arsenal's playing philosophy under Mikel Arteta. While many praised the "Gunners" disciplined defense, numerous opinions suggested the London side was overly cautious in the most important game of the season.

Although he has long stepped away from the coaching bench, Sir Alex Ferguson still seems to hold little affection for Arsenal. The North London club was his greatest rival during his tenure at MU, especially in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The confrontations between Ferguson and Arsene Wenger became part of English football history. The relationship between the two managers was very tense, to the point where Ferguson once called Wenger an "apprentice" when the rivalry grew fierce.

One of the most famous incidents occurred in 2004, when Ferguson was hit in the face with a pizza thrown by an Arsenal player in the stadium tunnel after MU ended Arsenal's historic 49-match unbeaten run.