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Gabriel Martinelli

Also known as: Brazil winger

Gabriel Martinelli — Brazilian forward who scored in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup win over Japan in June, later transferred from Arsenal to Saudi Al-Hilal in September for £60 million.

2026-06-202026-10-19

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The words that we used were all about gratitude." Arteta also came under fire from former Arsenal striker Ian Wright, who recently said he was "uncomfortable" with what he perceived to be a lack of dialogue between the club and Gabriel Martinelli, who moved to Saudi Pro League si …

    Arsenal boss Arteta 'very surprised' at Jesus blast over Barcelona move
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Al Hilal were major spenders in the recent transfer window, snapping up Aston Villa's England striker Ollie Watkins and Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal for a combined $150 million. …

    Ronaldo takes last crack at Asian glory as Saudi teams set to dominate
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Meanwhile, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli all left the north London club to reduce the Gunners' options up front. …

    'I love the players we have', insists Arsenal boss Arteta
  5. Citizen Digital

    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 …

    Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for reported £60 million
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri are reported to be keen on moves in search of more regular playing time. …

    Arteta confirms Arsenal want to sign defender after Konsa link
  8. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
  11. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Brazil's Paqueta ruled out of World Cup clash with Norway
  12. The Standard

    … 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. …

    Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash
  13. June 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup

Friday 11 September

  1. Arteta denies Jesus's claims of harsh exit handling

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "very surprised" by Gabriel Jesus's claim that he was forced to train alone and given no information before joining Barcelona in September. Arteta insisted he had spoken to Jesus about the transfer and they parted on good terms.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ronaldo pursues Asian Champions League title as Saudi clubs dominate

    Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Arsenal manager Arteta backs squad despite missing transfer targets

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he is happy with his squad after the Premier League champions failed to sign Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window, while losing Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli. Arteta told reporters he loves the players he has and pledged to support them.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Saudi Al-Hilal for reported £60 million

    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.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Arsenal manager confirms club pursuing defender signing

    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.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Japanese goalkeeper Suzuki joins Aston Villa for record fee

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Norway rely on Haaland to face Brazil in World Cup knockout

    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.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Brazil midfielder Paqueta out of World Cup knockout game

    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.

    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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in World Cup 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.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Brazil's Raphinha undergoes intensive treatment for thigh injury

    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.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Brazil defeats Haiti 3-0, advances toward World Cup knockout stage

    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.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard →

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