Football News Archives: 11/2025

Zubimendi scores for Spain as the Spanish press question whether Rodri walks back into the starting midfield after the Arsenal man’s standout display in Georgia.

How Dan Ballard went from being released to earning an Arsenal contract, thanks to a rare second chance that changed his future.

Katie McCabe benefits from Sony’s acquisition of StatSports, the sports-tech firm she invested in early, in a major move for the performance-data industry.

Former Arsenal head of video scouting Jay Lefevre will leave Celtic for a senior recruitment role at Swansea City as the club reshapes its football department.

Incoming signing Victor Ozhianvuna helps Ireland reach the u17 World Cup last 16, capping another strong display as his move to north London draws nearer.

Former Gunner Dan Ballard is sent off as Northern Ireland fall to a late goal in Slovakia, leaving Michael O’Neill furious and qualification hopes pushed to the play-offs.

Ex-Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere earns early acclaim at Luton as fans sing his name after four wins from five, signalling a rapid turnaround in his first senior managerial job.

Martín Zubimendi says he is not thinking about playing at the World Cup, insisting Spain must finish qualification first amid mounting pressure and injury disruption.

Bukayo Saka has hailed Declan Rice as a “great leader” and praised his influence on Arsenal’s dressing room, saying the midfielder “gets the boys going.”

Riccardo Calafiori stars in a retro Adidas advert for Italy’s new kit, skating through a 1950s-style diner in one of the brand’s most creative promos yet.

Alexandre Lacazette slams refereeing after PSG’s last-minute win over Lyon, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores in a heated Ligue 1 encounter.

Mikel Arteta admits frustration after Sunderland’s late equaliser ends Arsenal’s 10-match winning streak but insists the team’s progress remains clear.

Former Arsenal prospect Marcelo Flores looks to switch from Mexico to Canada, joining Jesse Marsch’s squad ahead of this month’s international window.

Arsenal’s winning run ended after Sunderland struck late in a stormy game dominated by Craig Pawson’s decisions and missed opportunities.

Thomas Tuchel says Myles Lewis-Skelly was dropped from the England squad because he “needed more starts, more minutes” and had been “outperformed”.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson says Arthur Okonkwo is “getting better and better each week” after his standout display in a goalless draw against Portsmouth.

Martin Zubimendi and David Raya are the only players to feature in all 14 of Luis de la Fuente’s Spain squads since 2023, showing their growing importance.

Mikel Arteta and Renée Slegers are nominated for The Best FIFA Awards after leading their teams to major success in England and Europe last season.

Ruben Amorim has beaten Mikel Arteta to October’s Manager of the Month despite Arsenal’s record-breaking run of six wins without conceding a goal.

Mikel Arteta confirms no new injuries before Sunderland, with Gabriel Jesus back in training and several players close to returning after the break.