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Arsenal — Premier League football club that won the 2026 title and reached the Champions League final, where they lost to PSG in a penalty shootout.
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The Namibian
Arsenal head to Mansfield in the FA Cup fifth round
“Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a painful defeat at Wolves.”
Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsetsThe Namibian
Arsenal went seven points clear in Premier League title race
“Manchester City stumbled in the Premier League title race on Wednesday, held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as Bukayo Saka's goal against Brighton sent Arsenal seven points clear.”
Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clearThe Namibian
Arsenal won their set-piece battle with Chelsea 2-1
“Arsenal won their set-piece battle with 10-man Chelsea as Jurrien Timber sealed the Premier League leaders' crucial 2-1 victory over their London rivals on Sunday.”
Arsenal win set piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boostThe Namibian
Arsenal face a title test from Chelsea on Sunday
“Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.”
Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlightThe Namibian
Arsenal won 4-1 against Tottenham, restoring five-point lead at top
“Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday, while Liverpool needed Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0.”
Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors ForestThe Namibian
Arsenal must banish title race anxiety ahead of Tottenham match
“Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby.”
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdownThe Namibian
Arsenal have allowed successive draws against Brentford and Wolves, with two wins in last seven league matches
“Mikel Arteta's men are in danger of blowing a commanding position in the title race after successive draws against Brentford and Wolves left them with just two wins in their last seven league matches.”
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdownThe Namibian
Arsenal blew a two-goal lead in 2-2 draw at Wolves
“the leaders blew a two-goal lead in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves.”
Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves drawThe Namibian
Arsenal failed to hold onto a lead for second successive league game
“For a second successive league game, the Gunners had failed to hold onto a lead following their 1-1 draw at Brentford last Thursday.”
Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves drawThe Namibian
Mighty Gunners Ladies remained atop the log after beating Arrows Ladies 3-1
“Mighty Gunners Ladies, meanwhile, remained atop the log after beating Arrows Ladies 3-1, while Unam Bokkies secured a hard fought 4-3 win over Windhoek City.”
Gunners remain top of FNB Women Super LeagueEngland beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City hired former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract to manage the club after Pep Guardiola stepped down. Maresca's move was delayed by Chelsea's demand for a reported £17 million compensation package.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil advanced to the World Cup last 16 after substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Japan. Brazil will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium secured their first win of the tournament by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G ahead of Egypt on goal difference. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with additional goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1, with Dembele opening in the seventh minute, scoring again on 20 minutes, and completing the hat-trick in the 32nd—one of the earliest in World Cup history. France advanced as Group I winners with nine points and 10 goals in three matches.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a World Cup group match, dominating possession with 19 shots but failing to break down Ghana's goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. Both teams have four points with one game remaining to play in Group L.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic comeback, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice including an injury-time winner, to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in Houston. The win put the Dutch on top of Group F with four points from two games, ahead of Sweden on three points.
20 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup appearance as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in Boston on Tuesday, their first match at a major tournament since 1998. The win left Norway top of Group I on goal difference, level with France on three points.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Thomas Partey, a Villarreal midfielder facing trial in Britain on rape charges, will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. Fifa confirmed the player cannot travel from Ghana's team base in Boston to Toronto for the match on Wednesday, 17 June.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser to earn Norway a 1-1 draw with Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match, with Brahim Diaz having given Morocco an early lead.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after dismissing Arne Slot following a poor Premier League title defence. Iraola, 43, has signed a reported two-year deal and comes to the club after an impressive spell with Bournemouth.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 200 people were injured and over 400 arrested following violent celebrations in France after Paris Saint-Germain secured its second consecutive UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout in Budapest. The unrest saw widespread vandalism, arson, and clashes with police across Paris and around 15 other French cities.
1 June 2026 · Informanté →
Paris Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan defeated Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo on Sunday in their final warm-up before the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Coach Hajime Moriyasu said the win, secured by a substitute Koki Ogawa goal in the 87th minute, demonstrated that Japan can grind out victories at the tournament, despite a flat performance and Iceland's dangerous counter-attacking chances.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal fans gathered in north London for a bus parade celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004. The celebration came after the team won the league on 19 May, though their hopes for a Champions League double were ended by a loss to Paris St Germain.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
French authorities arrested 780 people across the country during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, with violent clashes between mobs and police, injuries to 57 security forces and 219 other people, a death in a motorbike crash, and incidents in 71 municipalities.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive year, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final on Saturday at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal FC 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time in Saturday's final in Budapest, securing back-to-back European titles.
30 May 2026 · Informanté →
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal have never won the trophy but aim to add it to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup campaign is shadowed by injury concerns, with star winger Lamine Yamal potentially missing the opening two matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia due to a hamstring injury, and key players including Ballon d'Or winner Rodri struggling with recent injuries. Coach Luis de la Fuente has nonetheless expressed confidence that Spain can win the tournament.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final to secure the club's first European trophy, with departing manager Oliver Glasner claiming his third trophy in two and a half years at the club.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sweden qualified for the World Cup through UEFA Nations League playoffs after a disastrous qualifying campaign that saw them finish bottom of their group with just two points from six matches. Under new coach Graham Potter, Sweden will face the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia in Group F, aiming to extend their run of reaching the knockout phase at each of the past four World Cups they qualified for.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain, after winning their maiden Champions League title last year by defeating Inter Milan 5-0, face Arsenal in Budapest aiming to retain the trophy. Manager Luis Enrique's side are favourites and have proven difficult to stop, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia describing the team as capable of beating any opponent when they play their way.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →