Samir Nasri has decided to withdraw from his role as a TV pundit for the Champions League final due to previous insults directed at him by PSG fans. The incident occurred during a match against Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, where Nasri faced derogatory remarks, including insults towards his mother.

The 38-year-old former midfielder, who played for Arsenal from 2008 to 2011, was scheduled to work pitchside for Canal+ during the highly anticipated match in Budapest. Despite his decision, Nasri remarked, "It's part of the game as a former Marseille player to get insulted by Parisian fans."

He expressed disappointment that the PSG supporters chose to insult his mother, stating:

What bothered me was that they insulted my mother. That's not why I'm not going to Budapest for the final. It's not the first time I've been insulted in a stadium, and it certainly won't be the last.

Nasri also reflected on his relationship with Arsenal fans, noting it isn't particularly strong, especially after his controversial move to Manchester City in 2011. He acknowledged that for the PSG vs Arsenal match, it would be more fitting to have pundits like Robert Pires and David Ginola who are die-hard fans of their respective clubs.

In other news, TNT Sports faces criticism for not making the Champions League final free-to-air for the first time, with various stakeholders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging them to reconsider. Pundits like Ally McCoist, Martin Keown, and Steven Gerrard are confirmed to cover the match for TNT at the Puskas Arena.