Transfer: Arsenal step up bid for Tonali as Man Utd enter race for Robinson

Transfer: Arsenal step up bid for Tonali as Man Utd enter race for Robinson

Arsenal have stepped up their bid to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is understood to see Tonali as vital squad depth with the Gunners expected to play around 60 games again next season. However, Newcastle United’s lack of European football means Tonali could push…

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Portugal coach Martinez explains why he kept Ronaldo on despite missed chances against Nigeria

Portugal coach Martinez explains why he kept Ronaldo on despite missed chances against Nigeria

Portugal head coach, Roberto Martinez, has explained why he kept captain Cristiano Ronaldo on for over an hour despite his missed chances against Nigeria. Ronaldo put on a disappointing display in front of goal against Nigeria as his team claimed a narrow 2-1 win in the friendly encounter on Wednesday night. The 41-year-old was replaced by Gonçalo…

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World Cup: Why Raul Jimenez was emotional after scoring against South Africa – Thierry Henry

World Cup: Why Raul Jimenez was emotional after scoring against South Africa – Thierry Henry

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has revealed why Raul Jimenez was emotional after scoring a goal for Mexico against South Africa in the World Cup opener on Thursday. Goals from Jimenez and Julian Quinones gave Mexico a 2-0 victory against South Africa. The encounter was Jimenez’s first-ever World Cup, and he had previously overcome a career-threatening skull…

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2026 World Cup: It was pure pressure – Oliseh speaks on South Africa’s defeat to Mexico

2026 World Cup: It was pure pressure – Oliseh speaks on South Africa’s defeat to Mexico

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has said South Africa’s 2-0 loss to Mexico in the 2026 World Cup opener, was due to “pure pressure”. Speaking on his podcast after the game, Oliseh insisted the defeat had nothing to do with tactics. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored for the co-hosts, while Bafana Bafana were reduced to nine…

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