VIDEO: 'Alessia Russo's biggest fan!' – Mary Earps dons Arsenal shirt to support Lionesses team-mate as Gunners beat Barcelona in Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain keeper Mary Earps donned an Arsenal shirt to support her Lionesses team-mate, Alessia Russo, in the Champions League final.
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Earps travelled to Lisbon to support RussoGunners edged out Barca to win the UWCLIt was their first European triumph in 18 yearsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
In a heartwarming show of solidarity, Earps arrived at the stadium wearing Russo’s Arsenal jersey, sharing the moment in a video that quickly went viral on the internet. The duo share a close-knit bond and the keeper's tribute showcased her unwavering support for her compatriot, even when club allegiances differ.
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Earps shared the video on Instagram and wrote: "@ALESSIA YOUR BIGGEST FAN IS HERE".
THE BIGGER PICTURE
In what proved to be one of the biggest surprises in recent women’s football history, Arsenal toppled Barcelona in a fiercely contested final in Lisbon, clinching their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title since 2007. Super substitute Stina Blackstenius stepped up in the second half to score the decisive goal, handing the Gunners a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
