Arteta Defends Arsenal’s Champions League Final Celebrations After Rooney’s Critique

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has shrugged off Wayne Rooney’s comments suggesting his side celebrated too early after beating Atletico Madrid to reach their first Champions League final in 20 years. Ahead of the Budapest final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, footage of Arteta dancing with players at the Emirates and in the dressing room, alongside co-owner Josh Kroenke, drew criticism from the former Manchester United striker. Arteta laughed off the so-called “celebration police” and said every opinion has its place — though he wasn’t too bothered about where that might be.

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