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- Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori grabs microphone to lead Arsenal supporters in songs during trophy parade
- Gunners mark first Premier League triumph in over two decades with open-top bus tour of North London
- Club technically remained unbeaten throughout Champions League campaign despite final defeat on penalties
Riccardo Calafiori took centre stage as Arsenal celebrated their Premier League success with a victory parade through the streets of North London. The Italy international stood on top of the open-top bus and led thousands of fans in chants, displaying the vocal passion that has made him a favourite among supporters.
The defender assumed the role known in Italy as the ‘capo ultra’, a position he learned while standing in the Curva Sud at Roma’s Stadio Olimpico during his youth. He brought that same energy to the parade, grabbing the microphone and starting songs that echoed through the crowds lining the streets.
Arsenal secured their first domestic league crown in 22 years this season, giving fans plenty to celebrate despite the recent disappointment. Just 24 hours earlier, the Gunners had suffered heartbreak in Budapest after losing to Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shoot-out during the Champions League Final.
Mikel Arteta’s side remained technically unbeaten throughout their European campaign, having drawn 1-1 with PSG before falling in the spot-kick lottery. Calafiori watched the final from the bench, but he played a crucial part in the journey there, making 36 appearances across all competitions while scoring one goal and providing three assists.
The 23-year-old later shared a selfie with the cheering crowds on his Instagram Stories, capturing the special atmosphere as the club celebrated its first title party in a generation. The images showed the strong bond between the players and the Arsenal faithful during a memorable day in North London.