'Hate-watch' culture: Why rival fans celebrated Arsenal’s final misery more than PSG did

Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG in Budapest after Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive penalty. Social media exploded not with PSG supporters but with rival Premier League fans celebrating Arsenal's defeat. This phenomenon, known as 'hate-watching', involves watching a match hoping to see an opponent lose. It reflects the rise of a modern football culture fueled by social media platforms and tribalism.