Former Arsenal star withdraws from Champions League final punditry

The former Arsenal star has stepped down from his role as a TV pundit for the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. He cited concerns that he could be subjected to insults directed at his mother by the PSG fanbase.

The decision was made ahead of the match scheduled for the final. The former player had been slated to appear on the broadcast team covering the game.

Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the final. The withdrawal removes his commentary from the pre‑match analysis.

The former player’s concerns highlight the heightened emotions surrounding the fixture. No replacement commentator has been announced yet.