Thrown out? Manchester City to learn Champions League fate this month
Manchester City will find out later this month if they will be thrown out of the Champions League due to Financial Fair Play breaches.
Manchester United cancel trip to Qatar
Manchester United have cancelled their planned winter training camp in Qatar due to rising political tensions in the area.
Former Manchester City doctor charged with breaching anti-doping rules
Dr Andrew Johnson, who previously worked for Manchester City and Bury, has been charged by the FA with breaching anti-doping rules.
7 things I desperately hope Arsene Wenger’s book reveals
When Arsene Wenger's book is released in 2020 there will be mile-long queues comprised of Arsenal fans, desperately seeking answers to some of the biggest mysteries from his time at the club.
Arsene Wenger confirms he is considering taking important FIFA job
Arsene Wenger has confirmed that he is considering taking a job with FIFA but that it won't stop him returning to management.
What is Arsene Wenger doing now?
According to the New York Times, Arsene Wenger will join FIFA as a Technical Director next month in a story that first began some time ago.
Mesut Ozil: Maligned and misunderstood or mischief-maker?
Mesut Ozil continues to divide opinion, be it about his football, personality or nationality. So what is the problem? How did an entire nation seemingly turn on their star in one summer? Is that behind his strange season at Arsenal?
Liverpool premium, corruption, hypocrisy & more: Stories you might have missed
It’s been quiet out there in Arsenal land all week, so here is a quick round-up of some wider football stories you might have missed but which caught my eye.
Government minister confirms money laundering probe for at least 1 football club
Government minister Ben Wallace said that at least one club is under investigation for money laundering.
Arsenal sign letter opposing Club World Cup revamp
Arsenal and the other 14 board members of the European Club Association signed a letter opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposals to expand the Club World Cup.
2 referees & club coach arrested
Two referees and the coach of Club Brugge were among 19 people charged by prosecutors in Belgium investigating match-fixing and allegations of corruption.
Samir Nasri to Everton: Doping, bans, & denials – what’s going on?
Reports emerged late last week that former Arsenal wide-man, Samir Nasri, could join Everton when his doping ban ends at the end of the month but the club have moved to distance themselves from reports.
Tottenham ban press from asking Lucas Moura about far-right support
Tottenham have reportedly banned the media from asking Lucas Moura any questions about his support for the right-wing politician, Jair Bolsonaro.
Rwandan officials arrested after bribery allegations
Rwandan police say they have arrested two football officials in the country and are investigating allegations that they tried to bribe a referee before an AFCON qualifying match against the Ivory Coast last week.
Arsenal fan Kagame’s Rwanda rule to continue
Rwanda will continue to be ruled by Paul Kagame’s Patriotic Front after they netted 74 per cent of the vote, along with seven of their allied parties, in elections this week.
British bid for 2030 World Cup gathers pace
The idea of a British bid to host the 2030 World Cup is gathering pace after it received the backing of the UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin.
Arsenal approached controversial sponsor says CEO
The CEO of Rwanda's national development board claims Arsenal approached Rwanda about a shirt sponsorship deal, not the other way around
Win a copy of The Billionaires Club
With the sale of Alisher Usmanov’s shares to Stan Kroenke, Arsenal entered the world of modern football, but what can Arsenal fans expect?
CNN told to ‘be quiet’ over Arsenal Rwanda deal
Rwanda's Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has told broadcaster CNN to ‘be quiet’ after they criticised his country’s deal with Arsenal, prompting a backlash in the nation.
Arsenal end media partnership with company in ‘complete disarray’
Arsenal have cut ties with international media rights agency, MP & Silva, who are said to be in 'complete disarray' after their offices were raided.
Samir Nasri has doping ban extended to 18 months
Samir Nasri has had his doping ban extended from six to 18 months the day his ban was supposed to end.
Why is Mesut Ozil so divisive?
Anyone with an outward eye doesn't need the vilification and subsequent international retirement of Arsenal's Mesut Ozil to remind them of how polarised opinions have changed our political landscape across the western world.
Nasri slapped with 6-month ban after infamous Drip Doctors visit
Samir Nasri has received a six-month ban after visiting Drip Doctors in Los Angeles back on Boxing Day 2016.
‘Ban him!’ Arsenal fans react hilariously to Alexis’ ‘drug storm’
Alexis Sanchez allegedly missed a drugs test at Arsenal on Monday, which means that either the club or player may be punished.
Nasri to terminate contract as 4-year ban looms
Samir Nasri is set to terminate his contract with Turkish club Antalyaspor.
Arsenal, Manchester United or the player? Who’s in trouble over Alexis’ missed drugs test
Alexis Sanchez allegedly missed a drugs test on Monday while completing his move to Manchester United, according to reports.
Republican senators request Usmanov inclusion on US Treasury blacklist
Republican senators in Washington DC are requesting the US State Department include Alisher Usmanov on a blacklist of oligarchs with alleged ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
UEFA doping investigation into Samir Nasri re-opens
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Samir Nasri's appeal against a doping investigation, allowing UEFA to continue looking into the former Arsenal midfielder who faces a four-year ban.
UEFA and FIFA officials accused of enabling corruption
UEFA and and FIFA officials have been accused of enabling a 'corrupt system' following their reluctance to condemn top players for tax evasion.
Arsenal shareholder Usmanov wins defamation case after being accused of curruption
Alisher Usmanov has won his defamation case against Alexei Navalny, who has since been ordered to retract comments made about the Russian billionaire.
Defamation case between Alexei Navalny and Alisher Usmanov opened in court
Hearings have opened between Arsenal’s multi-billionaire Alisher Usmanov and Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a man who is alleged to have exposed the former for the transfer of lucrative assets to a charity foundation.
UEFA warn US Trump immigration policy ‘will not help’ World Cup bid
UEFA’s president, Aleksander Ceferin, has warned the United States that their bid to host the 2026 World Cup would be affected by Donald Trump’s travel restrictions.
Manchester City doping charge shows depth of inequality in football
The FA have charged Manchester City with a doping offence, and while it’s not as exciting as you might think, it does present quite a few questions.
From the vault – Tottenham ‘sick as a parrot’ as Arsenal take their league...
You've no doubt heard the phrase, 'sick as a parrot,' but did you know that it is believed to originate from the time Arsenal took Tottenham's place in the old First Division?
20 minute read for Arsene Wenger’s 20 years
There is a generation of Arsenal fans who have known no other, so what, exactly, has Arsene Wenger done in his 20 years at the club?
Long read – Arsene through the ages
There is a generation of Arsenal fans who have known no other, so what, exactly, has Arsene Wenger done in his 20 years at the club?
Wenger ‘100% convinced’ doping isn’t a problem for Premier League clubs
Always happy to discuss the wider issues in sport, and society in general, Arsène Wenger has been quoted on doping a number of times...
Arsenal legends confirm stuff
Arsenal legends Gilberto Silva and Dennis Bergkamp have both been speaking to the media to confirm various stuff.
The Brazilian has confirmed that he is...
Wenger blasts Uefa over doping rules
In October, it emerged that Dinamo Zagreb player, Arijan Ademi, tested positive for doping after the Croatian team beat us 2-1 away.
Instantly Gooners took it upon...
Wenger’s doping comments spark intrigue within the FA
According to reports, The FA have invited Arsène Wenger to explain his views and comments on doping in football.
In an interview with L'Equipe, Wenger opened up...