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The Los Angeles Rams joined in celebrating Arsenal Football Club's qualification for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final on Tuesday. Meanwhile, fans on the internet are wondering why the National Football League side posted about Arsenal. What's the connection?
Reason behind NFL team Los Angeles Ram posted Arsenal’s UCL final qualification
The NFL franchise highlighted the transatlantic ties between the two organizations under shared ownership. The NFL team quoted Arsenal's official announcement declaring "CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALISTS " and added their own message: "On to the Champions League Final!
Both clubs are owned by American billionaire Stan Kroenke through his company, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE). Kroenke has been involved with Arsenal since acquiring a stake in the early 2000s and became the full owner in 2018. He has owned the Rams since 2010 (taking full control after the team returned to Los Angeles).
This is why, when Arsenal announced their qualification for the 2026 Champions League final, the Rams' official account quoted the post and added their support
The Gunners, a perennial Premier League contender, are set to appear in their first Champions League final since 2006. The final is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at Budapest's Puskás Aréna. They will either face Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.
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