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Gabriel Magalhaes

Arsenal defender who plays for Brazil, noted for experience against Manchester City's Erling Haaland in European competition ahead of 2026 World Cup knockout stage.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "We know that by our performances we can put Australian football on the world map, and that's what we aim to do." - Brazil need improvement - Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes said the five-time World Cup winners need to turn the page on a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in t

    USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
  3. The Standard

    "We know that we want to earn our respect," Popovic said on Thursday."We know that by our performances we can put Australian football on the world map, and that's what we aim to do." Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes said the five-time World Cup winners need to turn the page on a

    USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
  4. Citizen Digital

    Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright' By AFP June 18, 2026 09:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's midfielder Samir El Mourabet and Brazil's defender Gabriel Magalhaes fight for the bal

    Danilo backs Brazil to get over World Cup 'fright'
  5. Citizen Digital

    Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey By AFP June 14, 2026 08:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Morocco's midfielder Samir El Mourabet and Brazil's defender Gabriel Magalhaes f

    Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey
  6. The Standard

    The PSV Eindhoven forward raced beyond Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes, holding his nerve with a clincal chipped finish over the advancing Alisson Becker.Brazil drew level 11 minutes later through Vinicius, who will have a vital role to play if Brazil are to shine this summer.

    Vinicius earns Brazil 1-1 draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Champions League heartbreak 'just the start' for Arsenal, says Rice
  9. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal's physical players cause havoc at corners, particularly centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, and they will look to put PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov under heavy pressure, perhaps their weakest link.

    Key talking points ahead of PSG v Arsenal Champions League final
  10. Citizen Digital

    He took the prize ahead of Arsenal's David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice, Manchester City' Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, Brentford's Igor Thiago and Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White.

    Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  11. Citizen Digital

    The decision to invest heavily in bulking out Arteta's squad paid off despite injuries to Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.

    Five factors in Arsenal's Premier League title triumph
  12. Citizen Digital

    Atletico tried to ruin the party in the second half, but Gabriel Magalhaes made a last-ditch tackle on Simeone to avert a certain goal before David Raya repelled Antoine Griezmann's blast.

    Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
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Premier League referee Taylor retires after 20-year career

The News

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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. 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

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. Norway coach urges focus ahead of Brazil World Cup match

    Norway coach Stale Solbakken told his players to focus on playing the match rather than being overawed by the occasion as they face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16 on Sunday, aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. 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

  6. 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

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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Brazil goalkeeper wears green kit as World Cup colors become political

    Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will wear a green kit rather than red when Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, reflecting a deeper political dispute in Brazil where the national team's iconic yellow and green colors have been co-opted by conservatives aligned with far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, while leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula seeks to reclaim them.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Gabriel urges Brazil to improve ahead of Haiti World Cup match

    Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes said Brazil must move past their 1-1 draw with Morocco and commit fully to beating Haiti in their next Group C fixture on Friday. Brazil have won all three previous meetings with Haiti, including a 7-1 victory at the 2016 Copa America.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. USA and Australia pursue World Cup knockout qualification

    The USA and Australia will face off in a Group D match on Friday, with both teams eyeing progression to the World Cup knockout rounds after strong opening wins—the Americans defeated Paraguay 4-1 and Australia upset Turkey 2-0. Brazil will also play Haiti as they seek to revive their campaign.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. USA and Australia clash for World Cup knockout place

    The United States and Australia compete in a Group D match on Friday with the winner advancing to the World Cup knockout rounds. Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti, while Mexico have already secured their place in the last 32.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Brazil defender Danilo confident team will improve after Morocco draw

    Danilo admitted Brazil's start to the World Cup was "frightening" following a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but said he was confident the team would improve as they face Haiti in their second group match. The 34-year-old Flamengo defender acknowledged tactical and mental imbalance but stressed Brazil remain among the leading contenders despite being a step behind France and Argentina.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Brazil draws with Morocco; Australia defeats Turkey

    Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opening match, with Vinicius Junior equalising for five-time winners Brazil. Australia upset Turkey 2-0, while Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Vinicius equalises as Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup

    Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Arsenal loses Champions League final to PSG on penalties

    Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG defend Champions League title against Arsenal in Budapest final

    Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Saka fires Arsenal to first Champions League final in 20 years

    Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after Bukayo Saka scored in a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid on May 5, 2026, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. The Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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