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Arsenal Fan’s 57-Year Journey to Champions League Final

Published May 30, 2026 · Updated May 30, 2026 · The Guardian

A 65‑year‑old Arsenal supporter, who first saw the club lose in 1969 from a South African cinema, will travel to Budapest to watch the Champions League final with his 25‑year‑old son.

Growing up during apartheid, television was banned and Arsenal was a distant dream. The fan remembered the 1969 League Cup final loss and has followed the club ever since. Now, he and his son will watch the Champions League showdown against Paris Saint‑Germain in Budapest, marking a personal milestone after decades of devotion. catcross.biz

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