Tag: Emmanuel Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor played for Arsenal Football Club. The Togolese forward joined Arsenal from Monaco in 2006 for £3m. Adebayor left Arsenal for Manchester City in 2009 for £25m. In total, he made 142 appearances for Arsenal and scored 62 goals. Adebayor wore the number 25 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on February 26, 1984. Adebayor currently plays for Kayserispor in Turkey.

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Top 10 Arsenal strikers under Arsene Wenger

Exploring Arsène Wenger's top 10 strikers at Arsenal, from Thierry Henry's legendary status to Olivier Giroud's memorable goals.
Togo's national football team Togolese forward Emmanuel Adebayor smiles during a training session on January 18, 2017 in Bitam during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon.

Ex-Arsenal striker turned down move due to bad dream

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor once declined a move to Aston Villa at the eleventh hour, citing a 'higher power' in a dream as the reason. The saga continues to intrigue.
16 Oct 1999: Nwankwo Kanu scores Arsenal's 4th goal during the FA Carling Premiership match against Everton at Highbury in London, England. Arsenal won the match 4 - 0. Credit: Tony O''Brien /Allsport

Former Arsenal stars to play in Tanzania charity match

Former Arsenal star Nwankwo Kanu joins football legends in Tanzania for a charity match, supporting children with mental health challenges.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal or Manchester City? Referees DO see a difference

Discover the intriguing pattern of yellow card frequency for footballers who've played for both Manchester City and Arsenal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City celebrates in front of the Arsenal fans after scoring during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the City of Manchester Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

What really happened with Arsenal, Manchester City and Adebayor?

Delve into the true story behind Adebayor's controversial move from Arsenal to City, as he announces retirement. We analyse the untold elements.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City celebrates in front of the Arsenal fans after scoring during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the City of Manchester Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Emmanuel Adebayor announces retirement

Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39, but why do Arsenal fans hate him so much?
Togo's national football team Togolese forward Emmanuel Adebayor smiles during a training session on January 18, 2017 in Bitam during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon.

Emmanuel Adebayor hates Arsenal as he tweaks his own narrative

Emmanuel Adebayor has been ranting again while three Arsenal loanees are doing things to make people take notice
LONDON - OCTOBER 13: Mart Poom of Estonia gestures during the Euro 2008 Group E qualifying match between England and Estonia at Wembley Stadium on October 13, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Exotic imports: 4 players from underrepresented countries to have played for Arsenal

Football is acknowledged to be the most popular sport on the planet. In fact, it is probably the only sport that is popular in just about any country you can think of.
Emmanuel Adebayor, during his Arsenal days.

Thomas Partey advised to ignore Manchester United and Chelsea by Emmanuel Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor says he advised 'great player' Thomas Partey to join Arsenal over clubs like Manchester United or Chelsea.
Argentina's Defensa y Justicia player Francisco Cerro (C) vies for the ball with Paraguay's Olimpia player Emmanuel Adebayor during their Copa Libertadores football match at Manuel Ferreira stadium, in Asuncion, on March 11, 2020. (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP via Getty Images)

Adebayor sent off for face kick on 2nd Olimpia start

Former Gunner Emmanuel Adebayor received a red card for a flying kick to an opponent's face on his second start for Olimpia today.
Togo's national football team Togolese forward Emmanuel Adebayor smiles during a training session on January 18, 2017 in Bitam during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon.

Adebayor signs for Olimpia despite Premier League return rumours

After a few months without a club, Emmanuel Adebayor has signed for Olimpia in the Super Lig.
Emmanuel Adebayor, during his Arsenal days.

Newcastle, Aston Villa and Brighton all want Adebayor

Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Brighton are all said to be trying to sign Emmanuel Adebayor who is currently a free agent.
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Arsenal ex-players in the news: 2 moves, an ice-cream company & a government role

During the course of my week I come across quite a few stories that don't seem to make the mainstream press or, at least, get delayed and I thought it might be an idea to collect some of those up.
CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 21: Patrick Vieira of Arsenal and Roy Keane of Manchester United battle for the ball during the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester United at The Millennium Stadium on May 21, 2005 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s biggest fallouts: 4 major bust-ups, fights and riots

Arsenal aren't generally known as a club that constantly start brawls, fights and riots, but that just makes the occasions where things do kick off all the more memorable.

4 Arsenal players who beat De Bruyne’s hat-trick of assists

Kevin De Bruyne provided three assists at the weekend at Manchester City beat Leicester City, but four Arsenal players have gone one better.

6 of our favourite times Arsenal humiliated Tottenham

Ahead of the North London derby this Saturday, we've looked at some of Arsenal's humiliations of their local rivals.

Adebayor: Wenger made me leave Arsenal

Emmanuel Adebayor has accused Arsene Wenger of being fake and forcing him out of Arsenal.
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Adebayor adopts late brother’s son

Ex-Real Madrid and Arsenal forward Emmanuel Adebayor has confirmed he’s adopted the son of his late brother, renaming his Junior Emmanuel Adebayor.

Adebayor: The celebration against Arsenal was liberating

Emmanuel Adebayor has spoken out about his infamous celebration against Arsenal, saying he would've paid millions to do it if he had to.
Emmanuel Adebayor's goal was the one and only in a slender 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, back in September 2006. Since then, Arsenal haven't beaten United away from home in the league. (Picture source: The Independent)

Arsenal fans react angrily to Adebayor’s comments on Rosicky

Arsenal supporters have reacted very angrily to Emmanuel Adebayor's comments on former Gunner Tomas Rosicky.

Adebayor: I contemplated suicide

Emmanuel Adebayor says he considered suicide on multiple occasions as his family situation worsened, but is glad to have it all out in the open now.
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Adebayor: Joining Crystal Palace was my only mistake in England

Emmanuel Adebayor says his decision to sign for Crystal Palace was the only mistake he made in his Premier League career.

Can you name every Arsenal Premier League top goalscorer?

Arsenal have had a variety of top scorers since the Premier League's inception in 1992, can you remember them all? Which one has won the most awards?

Wenger explains the Arsenal ‘banter era’

Arsene Wenger has explained why Arsenal had to sell players between 2006 and 2015.

Thierry Henry was Arsenal’s top goalscorer 7 years in a row

Thierry Henry wasn't just Arsenal's all time top Premier League goalscorer, netting 175 goals, he was the Gunners top goalscorer for seven years in a row.
Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United in 2012 for £25m.

10 players that Arsenal stood by who showed no loyalty in return

With rumours once again circulating that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be Liverpool-bound this summer, Arsenal have every right to feel aggrieved.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Robin van Persie of Arsenal celebrates scoring their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Top 5 biggest Arsenal traitors

With Alexis Sanchez potentially set to force a move away from Arsenal this summer or leave on a free next year, we look back at Arsenal's top five traitors.

7 players Wenger has used the personal touch to sign

With the news that Arsene Wenger personally called up Russian scout, Oleg Luzhny, to watch CSKA Moscow midfielder, Aleksandr Golovin, we look at other players that the Frenchman has used the personal touch to sign.

What does Lacazette have to do to make the list of Arsenal’s top Premier...

Arsenal have had many great strikers over the years, but what standard does Alexandre Lacazette have to reach?
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Adebayor says Crystal Palace move was the “worst decision of my career”

Ex-Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor described his 2016-move to Crystal Palace as the “worst decision of my career,” after lasting little over five months at Selhurst Park and scoring only one goal.
Emmanuel Adebayor, during his Arsenal days.

He told me Arsenal wanted me

Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed that the first time Arsene Wenger called him to talk about a move to Arsenal, he hung up on him.
Robin van Persie, Emmanuel Adebayor

OTD Adebayor scores on Arsenal debut

On this day in 2006, Emmanuel Adebayor scored on his Arsenal debut against Birmingham.
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Emmanuel Adebayor signs for Istanbul Basaksehir

Former Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, has signed for Istanbul Basaksehir.
Robin van Persie, Emmanuel Adebayor

Hated Arsenal duo wanted by Brazilian side

Brazilian side, Sao Paulo, want both Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor according to a report from the country in UOL.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Emmanuel Adebayor of Spurs looks on after a missed chance on goal during the Budweiser FA Cup third round match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on January 4, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Adebayor annoyed at Lyon for not being like Arsenal

Emmanuel Adebayor, who spent three years at the Emirates, has made public his annoyance that Ligue 1 side Lyon have opted against completing a deal to sign him, pointing to their manager not having the same authority as Arsene Wenger as one of his sore points.
LONDON - JANUARY 12: Emmanuel Adebayor and Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal celebrate Adebayor's penalty during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Birmingham City at Emirates Stadium on January 12, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Lyon in pole position to sign Adebayor – report

Lyon are reportedly favourites to sign former Gunner, Emmanuel Adebayor.
LONDON - JANUARY 12: Emmanuel Adebayor and Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal celebrate Adebayor's penalty during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Birmingham City at Emirates Stadium on January 12, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Flamini and Adebayor set to reunite at Caykur Rozespor – report

Mathieu Flamini and Emmanuel Adebayor are set to reunite at Turkish club Caykur Rozespor with both of them reportedly being offered £1.7m a year in wages.

Adebayor: I laugh at Arsenal fans booing me, it’s funny

Emmanuel Adebayor isn't gaining any fans at the Emirates anytime soon but the Crystal Palace striker insists that he finds the Gooners booing him funny.

Stat proves Adebayor is thorn in Arsenal’s side

Emmanuel Adebayor has an annoyingly decent record against Arsenal.

Wenger: We must be wary of Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor's name once rang out around the Emirates Stadium but, right now, that seems a very long time ago.