Football Archives: 11/2025

Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 after Alessia Russo’s second-half double turns the match and revives their Champions League defence under Renée Slegers.

Bukayo Saka’s latest England display raises fresh questions over why his excellence is so often underplayed while others, like Phil Foden, receive greater attention.

Nottingham Forest confirm Arsenal’s January trip to the City Ground has been moved to a 5.30pm kick-off, replacing the original 3pm start time.

Arsenal apply to enter the 2026 Dirinon Tournament as organisers review more than 200 applications and introduce new criteria for the oversubscribed youth event.

Stefan Schwarz says Viktor Gyokeres must improve fitness and lose weight to reach his peak in the Premier League after missing pre-season and recovering from injury.

Arsenal end their long running Visit Rwanda sleeve partnership amid political criticism and fan pressure, with the deal set to conclude in June 2026.

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese retires at 27 after repeated ACL injuries, bringing an early end to a career spread across Europe and the US.

David Raya is likely to start for Spain against Turkey on Tuesday due to Unai Simon’s minor injury, according to a report.

Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Spurs exposed familiar issues in the final third, raising concerns over form, fitness and fading title hopes as the season tightens.

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.

Brazil give a fresh update on Gabriel after the defender limps out of Brazil’s win, raising concern ahead of Arsenal’s return from the international break.

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.

Riccardo Calafiori remains a major doubt for Italy’s World Cup qualifier as a hip injury lingers, leaving Gennaro Gattuso facing a late defensive decision.

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.”