Arsenal defender Gabriel saw his shirt sales skyrocket by 350% after he missed a decisive penalty in Saturday’s Champions League final shootout.
The 28-year-old Brazilian blasted his spot kick over the bar, handing Paris Saint-Germain their second straight European title.
Yet instead of criticism, supporters flooded to buy Gabriel’s jersey. Over the weekend, his name became the most popular print on Arsenal shirts—at one point outselling any other player by double.
On Sunday, an estimated one million fans packed north London’s streets for the team’s title parade, showing strong support despite the loss.
Gabriel took to social media after the match, calling the defeat “painful” but saying he was “proud” of the team’s season. He thanked fans for their backing, adding, “See you next season!”
Fellow Arsenal player Eberechi Eze, who joined from Crystal Palace last summer, also missed a penalty in the shootout.
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