Paddy Pimblett was in the rafters of the Puskas Arena in Budapest when he was invited onto CBS Sports’s build-up for the Champions League final. Stood beside another one of Liverpool’s own in Jamie Carragher, he was asked by Kate Scott about his vocal scorn for Arsenal fans, when Pimblett made his allegiance for that day clear. “Forza PSG,” he declared.
He wanted Paris Saint-Germain to inflict a 5-0 demolition on Arsenal, just like they did to Inter Milan a year earlier. What transpired was even sweeter for Pimblett. As Gabriel blazed his decisive penalty over the crossbar, there was no doubt that Paddy “The Baddy” was basking in his rivals’ heartbreak.
