… India, got a taste of the big time when Brazilian legend Pele visited in 1977 and 2015. - 'Testing waters' - Aside from Vinicius, Brazil's squad also features Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos, Barcelona attacker Raphinha and Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes …
… Several of Brazil's established stars will be in action, including forwards Vinicius Junior and Raphinha, Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and central defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Marquinhos. …
… Newcastle had made a positive start under Jaissle despite the upheaval of losing manager Eddie Howe and key players Anthony Gordon, Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali in the off-season. …
… Just two minutes later Bruno Guimaraes blasted Arsenal in front with his first goal for the club before Bukayo Saka's penalty sealed all three points in stoppage time. …
… as Chelsea, Liverpool held By AFP September 13, 2026 12:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes …
… His arrival at St James' Park is a boost for new manager Jaissle, appointed following the resignation of Eddie Howe, after midfielders Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali left Newcastle for Arsenal and Tottenham, respectively. …
… We recruited a great defender, a great personality, so I'm very pleased." - 'Fight for it again' - Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, a close-season recruit from Newcastle, was sidelined by an injury, but Arteta does not expect him to be out for long. …
… Fellow new signing Bruno Guimaraes was hardly missed after being sidelined by an injury suffered in last weekend's Community Shield win over Manchester City. …
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team holds respect for India ahead of a first-ever international friendly between the sides, scheduled for Saturday at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Brazil, ranked fifth globally and featuring Vinicius Junior, will face India, ranked 138th, coming off a 1-1 draw with Panama.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team holds respect for India ahead of a first-ever international friendly between the sides, scheduled for Saturday at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Brazil, ranked fifth globally and featuring Vinicius Junior, will face India, ranked 138th, coming off a 1-1 draw with Panama.
India's national football team plays Brazil on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with local supporters hoping the match will boost the sport's profile in a cricket-dominated country. The hosts, ranked 138th, face the five-time world champions, with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey describing the encounter as historic for Indian football.
Brazil and Australia will play a double-header friendly series in Australia as the first stage of rebuilding after their World Cup campaigns ended in July. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected only nine players from their World Cup squad for the matches in Townsville and Brisbane, plus a friendly against India.
Leeds United defeated Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road, rising to third place in the Premier League table on Monday. The victory inflicted a first defeat for Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle, with goals from Lewis Miley (own goal), Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Nico Gonzalez, a 24-year-old Spanish midfielder, has signed a long-term deal with Newcastle United from Manchester City for up to £52 million. Gonzalez expressed excitement about joining the club and playing at St James' Park as a home player.
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
Newcastle United signed Bosnia-Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for a reported £30 million on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old, who played three matches for Bosnia at the World Cup this year, will reunite with Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he won the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told reporters he is happy at the club and fans need not worry about his future, despite heading into the final year of his contract. Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League drought in May, joined the club in 2019 and last renewed his deal in 2024.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, heading into the final year of his contract, told fans they have no reason to worry about his future, stating he wants to stay and is "extremely happy" at the club. Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May, and he last agreed a new contract in 2024.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil midfielder, for a reported fee of £75 million. Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, said he wanted to "make history" at the Premier League champions.
Newcastle have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international who previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
Newcastle United have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli and won successive Austrian titles with Red Bull Salzburg, but has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declined to comment on reports that the club has agreed a £75 million fee to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, saying he would only discuss transfers when officially announced. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazil midfielder who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season, has been the subject of transfer speculation after reportedly seeking a move to Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who scored nine goals and provided eight assists for Newcastle last season.
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after their £70 million offer was rejected, and are preparing an improved bid. Newcastle, who signed Guimaraes for £35 million in 2022, are keen to avoid a repeat of last year's Alexander Isak transfer saga.
Arsenal have stepped up talks with Newcastle to sign Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after a £70 million offer was rejected, and are set to return with an improved bid. The 28-year-old midfielder, who scored nine goals and produced eight assists for Newcastle last term, is expected to leave before Newcastle's Premier League campaign begins on August 23.
Newcastle have signed Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Portuguese side Braga on a five-year deal after activating his 30-million-euro release clause; he is the club's fifth summer signing and expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper.