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Arsenal

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Arsenal — Premier League football club that signed winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34 million in July 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    me goal against the Netherlands secured Spain's first World Cup in South Africa 16 years ago."I'm really happy about the second star" Spain has earned, "very joyful," said Hector Mollar, a 14-year-old student, who said he was able to see Torres, teen star Lamine Yamal and Arsenal

    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  3. Citizen Digital

    Rodri ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for City against Arsenal in September 2024, making his competitive return the following May.

    Spain captain Rodri wins World Cup player of the tournament award
  4. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, former Arsenal manager Wenger insisted the expansion of the World Cup to feature 48 teams, up from 32 at the previous edition, had proven to be a success.

    Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinion
  5. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in an entertaining 6-4 win in the heat of Miami while France's Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history by netting twice.

    Tuchel: England took first step towards elite nations with France win
  6. The Standard

    Arsenal forward Saka said beating Didier Deschamps' France was an "amazing" result but admitted the defeat to Argentina "hurt a lot"."When you lose there's always going to be noise, when you win there's going to be noise," Saka said.

    England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
  7. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal ace Merino has played a decisive role in Spain's road to the final, coming off the substitutes bench to score late winners in a last-16 defeat of Portugal and a quarter-final victory over Belgium.

    Tackling Messi 'huge challenge' for Spain: Merino
  8. Citizen Digital

    The Arsenal player was first to the rebound and fired it in. Merino said it was not purely a coincidence, attributing his dramatic late success to "going out there with drive" and belief in himself to "contribute wherever you're needed." "That's exactly what I did," he said.

    Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners
  9. Citizen Digital

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    Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'Reilly
  10. Citizen Digital

    After the PSG beat Arsenal in the Champions League final in May, Paris police took 225 adults into custody, charging around half of them with offences including confronting the police and material damage, the city's top prosecutor said.

    France urges calm during World Cup game against Morocco
  11. Citizen Digital

    Head coach Rudi Garcia has no shortage of quality at his disposal elsewhere, with Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku and Arsenal's Leandro Trossard giving him a goal threat.

    Belgium bid to crack Spain's ironclad defence in World Cup quarter-final

Yesterday

  1. Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes extends long-term contract

    Harvey Barnes has signed a new long-term contract with Newcastle United, committing his future to the Premier League club ahead of the new season after having two years remaining on his previous deal.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea boss Alonso praises Rogers signing ahead of preseason

    New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso called Morgan Rogers, signed from Aston Villa for £117 million, "a great signing" expected to make the club more competitive and link well with Cole Palmer.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Newcastle boss Howe unsure if Guimaraes will remain amid Arsenal bid

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he does not know if midfielder Bruno Guimaraes will stay with the club after Arsenal reportedly offered £70 million for the Brazilian player, who is currently on holiday following Brazil's World Cup elimination.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Maresca calls Manchester City role privilege, expects Rodri available

    New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Friday it is a "privilege" to succeed Pep Guardiola and expects midfielder Rodri, despite requiring back surgery, to be available for his first season in charge.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Arsenal sign Greece winger Tzolis from Club Brugge

    Arsenal have signed Greece winger Christos Tzolis on a long-term contract from Club Brugge. British media reports the 24-year-old arrived for £34 million, replacing Leandro Trossard following his move to Besiktas.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Manchester United restricts thousands of season-ticket accounts

    Manchester United has restricted the accounts of thousands of season-ticket holders in an attempt to identify ticket touts and those breaking the club's ticketing terms. Many supporters say they have done nothing wrong and feel the club wants to exclude loyal fans.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Premier League referee Taylor retires after 20-year career

    Anthony Taylor, a 47-year-old Premier League and World Cup referee, announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing intense pressure and scrutiny on officials. He officiated 831 games across his 20-year career, including 432 Premier League matches and games at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for UK record £117 million

    Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Spain celebrates World Cup victory with Madrid parade

    Spain's World Cup champions paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus before an estimated two million people, with players and coach Luis de la Fuente celebrating at Cibeles square after the team beat Argentina 1-0.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain celebrates World Cup win with Madrid parade

    Spain's World Cup-winning squad paraded through Madrid on an open-top bus in front of an estimated two million people, then gathered at Cibeles square where coach Luis de la Fuente and players celebrated on stage. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Spain celebrates World Cup win with Madrid parade

    Spain's World Cup-winning squad held an open-top bus parade through Madrid on Monday before an estimated two million people, with players celebrating at Cibeles square after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Spain captain Rodri wins 2026 World Cup Golden Ball award

    Spain's midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball for best player at the 2026 World Cup after leading Spain to a 1-0 victory against Argentina. The 30-year-old Manchester City player, who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, made his competitive return in May 2024 after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Wenger acknowledges World Cup hydration breaks split opinion

    FIFA's Arsene Wenger said Saturday that hydration breaks introduced at this year's World Cup—three-minute stoppages midway through each half regardless of weather—were not universally popular, and FIFA will assess their impact after the tournament to determine future implementation.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 in third-place World Cup finish

    England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team took a step toward elite nations after edging France 6-4 in a 10-goal thriller to finish third at the 2026 World Cup. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in Miami, while France's Kylian Mbappe netted twice to become the leading scorer in World Cup history.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. England beat France 6-4 in World Cup bronze playoff

    England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Spain faces Argentina in World Cup final, Merino eyes Messi

    Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" as Spain prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. Messi, 39, has been instrumental for the defending champions, scoring eight goals in the tournament and providing two assists in Argentina's 2-1 semi-final victory over England.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Merino scores late World Cup winner for Spain against Belgium

    Mikel Merino scored the 88th-minute winner in Spain's 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Belgium on July 10, his second consecutive late goal in knockout games for Spain after scoring in stoppage time against Portugal.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. England's O'Reilly says silencing Haaland vital in World Cup quarter-final

    Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly said keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be "huge" ahead of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament to lead his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. France urges fans to show responsibility before Morocco quarter-final

    France has urged its football fans to be responsible as the team prepares to face African champions Morocco in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final on Thursday, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Belgium faces Spain's unbeaten defence in World Cup quarter-final

    Belgium meet Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with Spain having recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, including a 1-0 win over Portugal. Spain are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup winning side, while Belgium must breach their watertight defence.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Norway captain Odegaard prepares for England World Cup quarter-final

    Norway captain Martin Odegaard will face his Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze when Norway play England in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Odegaard said he has kept banter with them to a minimum during the tournament, focusing instead on the task ahead.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Premier League clubs' combined losses surge 600% to £948mn

    According to Deloitte's annual review of football finance, Premier League clubs' combined pre-tax losses rose from £135 million in the 2023/24 season to £948 million in 2024/25, attributed to transfer spending and absence of significant one-off sale profits. Net debt across top-flight clubs reached £3.6 billion.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. England face Mexico in 2026 World Cup round-of-16

    England play Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 match; the encounter marks England's return to the venue 40 years after their 1986 game against Argentina. Norway and Brazil also compete for quarter-final places.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England faces Mexico in 2026 World Cup round-of-16

    England plays Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a round-of-16 World Cup match, while Norway and Brazil compete in another quarter-final elimination game. England advanced to the last 16 after a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Norway coach urges focus on Brazil match, not occasion

    Norway coach Stale Solbakken told his players to focus on playing the match rather than being overawed by facing five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16. Norway seeks to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, and faces Brazil for only the second time at a World Cup since beating them 2-1 in 1998.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Brazil's Ancelotti: defenders know how to stop Haaland

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway, as Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in European club competition.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Brazil coach Ancelotti confident defenders know how to stop Haaland

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on containing Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 match with Norway, noting that Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos have faced the Manchester City striker multiple times in domestic and European competition.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Cazorla retires at 41

    Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain midfielder, retired from professional football at age 41 after more than two decades in the game, finishing his career with Real Oviedo in La Liga where he helped the Asturian club reach the top flight in 2025.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Haaland scores late winner; Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a Brazil showdown on Sunday. It was Norway's first-ever knockout win in World Cup history.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Paraguay eliminates Germany; Brazil, Morocco advance

    Paraguay defeated four-time champion Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup, ending Germany's tournament hopes. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to reach the last 16.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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