Arsenal

Koscielny returns to Lorient as sporting director with Wenger inspiration Laurent Koscielny has returned to Brittany to assume Lorient’s sporting director role. Having left Lorient for Arsenal in 2010, the former defender is back. This move places him at the heart of a club seeking stability and progression. Koscielny credits his wife and the beauty…

Arsenal to end Visit Rwanda sponsorship amid M23 controversy Arsenal has confirmed that its sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will end in June. The deal was reportedly worth around £10 million each year. However, it began in 2018 and has drawn renewed scrutiny. Moreover, Rwanda’s support for the M23 militia in the eastern DRC has fueled…

Arsenal brace for a month without Gabriel Magalhaes after thigh injury on Brazil duty Arsenal fear Gabriel Magalhaes could be sidelined for a month after a thigh injury on international duty. The Brazil defender limped off during a 2-0 friendly win over Senegal. He returned to Arsenal for scans and further tests this week. Early…

Gabriel Magalhaes Doubt for North London Derby After Thigh Injury Gabriel Magalhaes is a major doubt for next Sunday’s North London derby. Scans revealed a thigh injury picked up on international duty. Arsenal fear the influential defender could miss significant time. Brazil confirmed he has withdrawn from their squad. The 27-year-old limped off during a…

Cristhian Mosquera and Arsenal on the defensive edge: Spain U21 defender finds his pace in multicultural London Cristhian Mosquera is the Spain Under-21 centre back linked to Arsenal amid their crazy defensive numbers. Meanwhile he bears a dual identity with roots in multicultural London. The hotel scene in Lugo captures him reflecting on football and…

Alejandro Garnacho’s Chelsea Evolution Faces a Familiar Burnley Test The Premier League offers reunions as often as it offers drama. At Turf Moor, Alejandro Garnacho is set for one that cuts close to home. If selected, the former Manchester United winger will likely run straight at Burnley’s right back, Kyle Walker. The Mancunian duel carries…

Brommapojkarna’s Talent Factory Watches North London With Quiet Pride “We’re building Swedish youth.” The message stretches across the main stand at Grimsta IP. It is not marketing fluff. It is a mission statement. Below that sign, in driving rain, Brommapojkarna’s men’s team grind through another training session. The club’s top tier status in Sweden still…

Gabriel Magalhães sidelined for weeks as Arsenal brace for scans on thigh injury Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Gabriel Magalhães will be out for weeks with a thigh injury. The injury was sustained on international duty and he was sent back to London for treatment. Arsenal will undergo further scans on Wednesday ahead of a…

Gabriel Magalhaes injury cloud looms as Arsenal prepare for Spurs Arsenal are assessing Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of the north London derby with Spurs. Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié or Riccardo Calafiori could start in defence, but none match the Brazilian for solidity and threat. Arteta has praised Gabriel’s belief and energy, saying he sets the tone…

North London Derby: Tottenham’s Clinical Edge Exposes Arsenal’s Fragilities Arsenal arrived with questions about form and mentality. Meanwhile, Tottenham offered a brisk, clinical performance. Indeed, Harry Kane struck twice to set the tone early. Moreover, Son Heung-min added a third as Spurs stretched the lead. Rob Holding was sent off, deepening Arsenal’s misery. The result…