Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for reported £60 million By AFP September 03, 2026 11:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (L), Arsenal's English midfielder Eb …
… He again impressed against Brazil in the last 32 but could not prevent his team from going out 2-1 after conceding a 95th-minute winner to Gabriel Martinelli. …
… They needed a stoppage-time winner from Gabriel Martinelli to see off Japan in the last 32, Brazil's first comeback win in a World Cup knockout game since their 2-1 victory over England in 2002. …
… Ancelotti could opt for a like-for-like replacement in Danilo Santos, or alter his set-up to accommodate a more attacking player, such as Endrick or Gabriel Martinelli. …
… Norway captain Martin Odegaard said that with Haaland they always had a chance."Meeting Brazil in the World Cup is as big as it can be," said the midfielder, who will face Arsenal team-mates Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli. …
… Brazil escape Another shock had looked on the cards when Brazil squeezed past Japan 2-1 in Houston to book their place in the last 16 thanks to a 95th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli. …
Audio By VocalizeSubstitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. …
… Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti could turn to either of the 19-year-old duo of Endrick and Rayan, or Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli to replace Raphinha. …
… at a corner forced Alisson Becker into a sharp stop, but it was a rare moment of hope.The introduction of 19-year-old Endrick as Ancelotti turned to his bench triggered huge cheers from Brazil supporters, who nearly had another goal to celebrate when substitute Gabriel Martinelli …
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's 25-year-old Brazilian forward, has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-year deal; British media reports the fee at £60 million, which would make him the most expensive player to leave Arsenal.
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's 25-year-old Brazilian forward, has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-year deal; British media reports the fee at £60 million, which would make him the most expensive player to leave Arsenal.
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.
Zion Suzuki, 23, will become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros. He is the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and will sign a five-year contract.
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday's World Cup last-16 game against Norway due to a hamstring injury sustained during Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan on Monday. He is not expected to play again in the tournament unless Brazil reaches the final on July 19.
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.
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.
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
Brazil forward Raphinha sustained a muscle injury to his right thigh during Brazil's World Cup win over Haiti and will undergo intensive treatment supervised by the national team's medical team. The CBF did not specify a recovery timeline, though Brazilian media reported he could potentially return for a last-16 match starting in two weeks.
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday, breathing life into their World Cup campaign and moving closer to the last 32. Haiti became the first country to exit the tournament.