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Wenger’s FIFA Ambition: The Former Arsenal Manager’s Potential Bid for the Presidency
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Wenger’s FIFA Ambition: The Former Arsenal Manager’s Potential Bid for the Presidency

Arsène Wenger is weighing a run for FIFA president, with UEFA exploring his candidacy as part of a broader effort to challenge incumbent Gianni Infantino. The former Arsenal manager remains undecided but is being actively courted by European football’s governing body.

8 Nov 2026
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Thierry Henry’s 1999 Arsenal Arrival: The Moment That Changed English Football Forever

Twenty-six years ago today, Arsenal FC welcomed Thierry Henry to the Emirates, a transfer that would redefine the Premier League and cement his legacy as one of the game’s most electrifying talents. His arrival marked the beginning of a decade that would see him score 228 goals, dominate midfields, and lead the Gunners to two league titles—including the historic Invincibles campaign. This is the story of how a 22-year-old French sensation arrived and why his first season remains a masterclass in...

6 Nov 2026
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Gareth Barry on the bitter truth of his 2008 Liverpool snub: ‘I was 100% joining them’
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Gareth Barry on the bitter truth of his 2008 Liverpool snub: ‘I was 100% joining them’

The former Aston Villa midfielder reveals how a failed Liverpool move left him disillusioned with transfer processes—and why he ultimately chose Arsenal instead. A rare, firsthand account of a summer that defined his career.

1 Nov 2026
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Inside the Unique £10,000 Contract Clause of Ex-Liverpool Star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
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Inside the Unique £10,000 Contract Clause of Ex-Liverpool Star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Former Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was once subject to a remarkable transfer agreement involving a £10,000 fee whenever he played beyond 20 minutes. The unusual appearance clause highlights the intricate financial triggers that can shape player usage in modern football.

1 Nov 2026
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Arsenal’s Anfield Dilemma: Three Players Who Must Deliver to End a 14-Year Hoodoo
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Arsenal’s Anfield Dilemma: Three Players Who Must Deliver to End a 14-Year Hoodoo

With Liverpool’s resurgence and Arsenal’s fragile top-four position, the Gunners face their toughest test of the season. Three players stand between them and history—if they can finally break the Anfield curse.

31 Oct 2026
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Ghana U-15 Black Stars Begin Historic Journey in Azerbaijan Ahead of FIFA’s First-Ever Under-15 World Cup
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Ghana U-15 Black Stars Begin Historic Journey in Azerbaijan Ahead of FIFA’s First-Ever Under-15 World Cup

Ghana’s U-15 national team has arrived in Baku, marking the start of a groundbreaking tournament where 189 nations will compete in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup. With Group W’s opener against Uzbekistan looming, the Black Stars’ young stars face a chance to showcase Africa’s next generation on the global stage.

23 Oct 2026
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Wenger’s Potential Challenge Looms as FIFA’s 2027 Election Heats Up
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Wenger’s Potential Challenge Looms as FIFA’s 2027 Election Heats Up

The FIFA presidential election scheduled for 2027 could become more competitive if Arsène Wenger decides to stand against incumbent Gianni Infantino. Senior figures in European football have reported

17 Oct 2026
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Wenger poised to test Infantino’s FIFA presidency with bold challenge
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Wenger poised to test Infantino’s FIFA presidency with bold challenge

Arsène Wenger is being considered by opponents of Gianni Infantino as a potential challenger for the FIFA presidency, according to reporting attributed to The Times. But Wenger has not publicly confi

12 Oct 2026
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Wenger: Africa’s tactical revolution puts World Cup glory within reach
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Wenger: Africa’s tactical revolution puts World Cup glory within reach

Arsène Wenger has delivered a blunt assessment of Africa’s 2026 World Cup breakthrough, identifying tactical discipline as the game-changer that could finally deliver continental dominance. With nine of ten African teams reaching the knockout stages, the former Arsenal manager lays out the path to victory—and the margins that still decide championships.

12 Oct 2026
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Mikel Arteta: ‘I still have the scar’ – The Champions League final loss that defines his Arsenal journey
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Mikel Arteta: ‘I still have the scar’ – The Champions League final loss that defines his Arsenal journey

Mikel Arteta’s contract extension to 2030 underscores his commitment to Arsenal, but the 2020 Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain remains a wound that refuses to heal. In an unfiltered reflection, the manager admits the pain still drives him—and the club’s transformation.

8 Oct 2026
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Jack Wilshere on Arsenal’s ‘culture’ shift: The lessons from Mikel Arteta’s rebuild
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Jack Wilshere on Arsenal’s ‘culture’ shift: The lessons from Mikel Arteta’s rebuild

From the moaning of Alexis Sánchez to the tactical evolution under Mikel Arteta, former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere reveals the key changes that have transformed north London’s approach to football. His insights offer a rare glimpse into the Gunners’ journey from Wenger’s era to the present.

8 Oct 2026
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Unspoken Regret: Why Arsenal’s 2003/04 Invincibles Still Haunt Him
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Sir Alex Ferguson’s Unspoken Regret: Why Arsenal’s 2003/04 Invincibles Still Haunt Him

Sir Alex Ferguson has never hidden his admiration for Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal, but in a rare admission, the Manchester United legend reveals the one record that still gnaws at him—one he never achieved. The story behind the Invincibles and why it remains a ghost in Old Trafford’s past.

8 Oct 2026
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Wenger to Lead African Coaches in Historic Analysis of 2026 World Cup Triumph
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Wenger to Lead African Coaches in Historic Analysis of 2026 World Cup Triumph

Arsène Wenger will join the architects of Africa’s record-breaking 2026 World Cup campaign—including Cabo Verde’s Bubista, Egypt’s Hassan, and DR Congo’s Desabre—in a landmark CAF panel discussion. The session promises to dissect the tactical and developmental breakthroughs that propelled the continent to unprecedented success.

3 Oct 2026
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Arsène Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal was…
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Arsène Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal was…

Arsène Wenger’s 22-year reign at Arsenal was legendary, but what if he had signed the players who slipped through his fingers? A closer look at the game-changers he pursued—and why they changed football history instead.

1 Oct 2026
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Manchester United’s academy prodigy JJ Gabriel has…
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Manchester United’s academy prodigy JJ Gabriel has…

Manchester United’s academy prodigy JJ Gabriel has requested contract cancellation, while former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira reveals a clandestine meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson—both developments threatening to upend the club’s summer plans. The implications for United’s squad and managerial transition could not be clearer.

30 Sept 2026
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