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Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz — midfielder/forward for Arsenal and Germany, recently scored in Champions League and domestic cup matches during 2026 campaign.

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  1. March 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Kai Havertz converted a penalty just before half-time

    Source

    Germany dominated possession and field position against the visitors but needed a Kai Havertz penalty to break through just before half-time.

    Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly
  3. February 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg

    Source

    Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

    Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
  5. January 2026
  6. New Era

    Kai Havertz made his first appearance since the opening weekend of the season as a substitute

    Source

    said Arteta, who brought on injury-plagued forward Kai Havertz as a substitute for his first appearance since the opening weekend of the season.

    Arteta praises Martinelli’s mentality … after Bradley backlash
Sport

Germany beat US 2-1 in World Cup warmup match

The News

Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.

7 June 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Germany beat US 2-1 in World Cup warmup match

    Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.

    7 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 31 May

  1. Undav scores twice as Germany beats Finland 4-0

    Deniz Undav scored twice and assisted another goal as Germany defeated Finland 4-0 in Mainz in their final home warm-up before the World Cup. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz also scored, with Undav substituted after sustaining an injury.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Arsenal celebrates Premier League title with London bus parade

    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

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retain Champions League after defeating Arsenal on penalties

    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

  2. PSG win second consecutive UEFA Champions League title

    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

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Arsenal's defence meets PSG's attack in Champions League style

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Top coaches pursue 2026 World Cup glory in new posts

    The 2026 World Cup has attracted leading coaches to international positions, including Thomas Tuchel to England and Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil, reversing international football's typical struggles to compete with club football for top talent.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 18 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League by five points after Burnley victory

    Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal seek first Champions League final since 2006

    Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with the Gunners seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Declan Rice urges Arsenal to embrace history in Champions League pursuit

    Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, seeking their first European title. Declan Rice has called on the team to embrace the weight of history as they pursue a potential treble, having fallen short in the Premier League and Champions League in recent seasons.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 April

  1. Arsenal reclaim Premier League top spot with Newcastle victory

    Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham won 1-0 against Wolves for their first victory in 2026 under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, easing relegation pressure in a tight battle at the table's bottom.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 April

  1. Arsenal advances to Champions League semis despite weak performance

    Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Arsenal win first Champions League leg against Sporting in stoppage time

    Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, bouncing back after recent domestic defeats. Goalkeeper David Raya made key saves as Arsenal finished strongly despite struggling for momentum for much of the match.

    8 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Germany beats Ghana 2-1 in friendly football match

    Germany defeated Ghana 2-1 in a Stuttgart friendly on Monday, with Deniz Undav's 88th-minute goal securing victory after Kai Havertz had opened the scoring from a penalty. The hosts dominated possession but Ghana equalized through a counter-attack before Undav's late winner.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 March

  1. Germany emphasise team unity ahead of World Cup campaign

    Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann says the team's collective strength rather than individual talent will be key to their World Cup prospects, with a squad built on form and cohesion rather than reputation. Captain Joshua Kimmich and midfielder Kai Havertz highlighted how Bayern Munich's seven representatives bring "automatisms" and team spirit crucial to tournament success.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 March

  1. Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Manchester City 3-0 in Champions League

    Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, while PSG beat Chelsea 5-2 and Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. Arsenal held in draw as Man City gain ground

    Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League, with Noni Madueke's goal cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter's equaliser. Arsenal's lead at the top now stands at four points with 12 games remaining, while Brentford remain in seventh place.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Arsenal reaches League Cup final, beats Chelsea

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Gabriel Jesus backs struggling striker Viktor Gyokeres at Arsenal

    Gabriel Jesus has said Viktor Gyokeres' difficult start at Arsenal is "not easy" but that the team will support him, noting that no player has a guaranteed spot at the club. Jesus, returning from injury, will likely start for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Arsenal forward Martinelli scores hat-trick after Bradley incident

    Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored three goals in a 4-1 FA Cup win over Portsmouth on Sunday, three days after being criticised for throwing a ball at and attempting to push injured Liverpool defender Conor Bradley during a match on Thursday. Manager Mikel Arteta praised Martinelli's mentality for bouncing back from the controversial incident.

    13 January 2026 · New Era

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