Also known as: Spanish super-sub Mikel Merino · Arsenal ace Merino
Spanish midfielder who scored late goals in the 2026 World Cup, including in Spain's final victory over Argentina and quarter-final win against Belgium.
… Along with the attacking guile of Yamal and the goalscoring of Mikel Merino -- he has scored late winners in their last two games -- Spain's run to the semi-final has been built on a solid defence marshalled by French-born Aymeric Laporte. …
… But Lammens' appearance off the bench ended in calamity, when he failed to deal with a long-range strike from Pau Cubarsi, and Mikel Merino pounced to blast in an 88th-minute winner for Spain. …
Spain's Merino living 'wildest dreams' with late World Cup winners By AFP July 11, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's players celebrate after midfielder #06 Mikel Merino (unseen) scores the …
Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium By AFP July 11, 2026 01:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino celebrates after winning the 2026 …
… Spanish substitute Mikel Merino coolly slotted the winner in the first minute of stoppage time to seal victory in a dour contest between the two Iberian football rivals at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. …
… The Spaniards booked their place in that game with a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the final World Cup match of Cristiano Ronaldo's career.Spanish substitute Mikel Merino coolly slotted the winner in the first minute of stoppage time to seal victory in a dour contest between the I …
Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters By AFP July 07, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain midfielder Mikel Merino scores his team's first goal past Portugal goalke …
Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters By AFP July 07, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Spain midfielder Mikel Merino scores his team's first goal past Portugal goalke …
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final, defeating holders Argentina 1-0 with an extra-time goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a second World Cup victory in what was likely his final World Cup appearance.
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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.
With France, Spain, England and Argentina—the four highest-ranked sides—as the last teams standing in the World Cup, an African observer reflects that Morocco's exit marks the continent's failure to bridge the gap between African talent and global excellence, and that African teams must develop sustainable depth rather than relying on flashes of brilliance.
France and Spain meet in the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with France seeking a third consecutive World Cup final appearance.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has rallied behind Belgium substitute Senne Lammens after the Manchester United stopper's error contributed to Spain's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory in Los Angeles on July 10. Courtois, who left the match in the 71st minute with a muscular problem, said Lammens is a great goalkeeper who will grow stronger from the experience.
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.
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who had been in charge since 2023, was frequently criticized for persistently selecting aging captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Roberto Martinez confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal coach following the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 defeat to Spain. Martinez, who took charge in 2023 and was criticized for continuing to select ageing captain Cristiano Ronaldo, said his departure was expected as his contract was ending.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream in his sixth tournament appearance.
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a round-of-16 match on Monday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign and sends Spain to the quarter-finals, where they will face either the United States or Belgium.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with midfielder Mikel Merino scoring the winner in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign, with the Portuguese captain playing in his sixth edition of the tournament.
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Tuesday he was counting on wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams to be fit and available for the World Cup next month, despite Yamal suffering a hamstring injury in late April and Williams picking up a muscle injury on Sunday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for his team to refocus on their "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham on Sunday after reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners can be crowned English champions for the first time in 22 years if they win their final three league games.