Marquinhos Reveals Heartfelt Text From Gabriel

Marquinhos, the PSG skipper, revealed that Gabriel sent him a text message thanking him for his reaction after the Champions League final.

Marquinhos consoled Gabriel after his decisive miss for Arsenal, showcasing his class in the Champions League final.

The Parisians retained their crown in Budapest, winning 4-3 on penalties to become only the second team to go back-to-back in the Champions League era.

Eberechi Eze missed from 12 yards for the Gunners, but it was Gabriel's skied penalty that proved costly.

Marquinhos has formed a strong bond with Gabriel through their time on the international stage.

He revealed that Gabriel had reached out to thank him for his support, and Marquinhos shared words of encouragement with his international teammate.

Marquinhos told Gabriel that he was the best centre-back in the world this season and that the missed penalty wouldn't define his season.

Marquinhos and Gabriel will likely face each other again in the future, with their teams competing in the same league.

Marquinhos will look to continue his success with PSG, while Gabriel will aim to bounce back from his missed penalty.

The two players have shown respect and admiration for each other, and their friendship will likely endure despite the intense competition between their teams.

Marquinhos' mum and wife were proud of his actions, and he received praise from his family and brothers.

He told Gabriel that nothing about the moment would take away from his wonderful season, and that they would need him soon.

Marquinhos had suffered a similar experience, missing a crucial penalty that saw Brazil knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals against Croatia in 2022.

He was able to understand Gabriel's pain and offer words of comfort, showing his class and empathy as a player and a person.