BUDAPEST, June 2 (Xinhua) -- UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has praised Hungary's staging of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final, saying the success of the event in Budapest was "no accident."

In a letter published on the Hungarian Football Federation's official website and addressed to federation president Sandor Csanyi, Ceferin said hosting a Champions League final was "one of the greatest responsibilities in world football."

"The success experienced in Budapest was no accident," Ceferin wrote. "It was the result of years of hard work, unwavering dedication and meticulous preparation."

Ceferin thanked the Hungarian Football Federation, the organizing team and all those involved in preparing the event, saying the final reflected the unity, passion and friendship embodied by football.

He said Budapest provided an outstanding setting for the final, while the Puskas Arena, with its world-class facilities, was a fitting stage for Europe's premier club competition and a symbol of Hungarian football's development in recent years.

The Champions League final was held in Budapest on May 30, with French side Paris Saint-Germain retaining the title after defeating English Premier League champion Arsenal 5-4 on penalties.

It was the first time Hungary had hosted a UEFA Champions League final. ■