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Henry sends 'special thanks' to Arsenal squad after title success

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has led the tributes to Mikel Arteta’s squad after the Gunners were officially crowned Premier League champions, ending a painful 22-year wait for the top-flight title. The Frenchman, who was a cornerstone of the club’s last title-winning side in 2004, expressed his gratitude to the current crop of stars for finally delivering silverware to a new generation of supporters.

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Why Arteta wasn't present for wild Arsenal title party

Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait for Premier League glory, sparked by Manchester City's failure to beat Bournemouth on a dramatic night. While the playing squad and coaching staff descended into wild celebrations at London Colney, Mikel Arteta, the mastermind behind the triumph, was a notable absentee.

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Love him or loathe him - now you MUST respect Arteta

This time last year, Gary Neville argued that Mikel Arteta's most notable achievement at Arsenal was not his 2020 FA Cup win - but still being in a job despite going five subsequent seasons without winning a major honour. "We thought those days were gone where you could have this type of patience being afforded to you," the former Manchester United defender said on Sky Sports.

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Arsenal are Premier League champions! 22-year title wait over

Arsenal have officially secured the Premier League title after Manchester City's draw at Bournemouth handed the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead with just one game remaining. Mikel Arteta's relentless side can finally celebrate a historic triumph that brings an end to over two decades of agonising near-misses and north London heartbreak.

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How do Arsenal solve full-back ‘worry’ & Kvaratskhelia problem?

Arsenal find themselves short on right-back options heading towards the Champions League final, with Ray Parlour admitting to GOAL that is a “worry” given the considerable threat that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will pose. The Gunners are set to face Paris Saint-Germain - the reigning kings of Europe - on May 30, but how will they solve their defensive issues and contain one of the best wingers in the business?

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New Wenger! Will Arteta match Arsenal longevity of iconic boss?

Invincibles star Ray Parlour has told GOAL how Mikel Arteta can become Arsenal’s new Arsene Wenger and match the longevity enjoyed by one of the Gunners’ most iconic former managers. The north London outfit are in the process of chasing down a Premier League and Champions League double, and major silverware will help to keep their Spanish coach in his current surroundings for the foreseeable future.

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Emery labels Guardiola 'greatest coaching genius'

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "greatest" coaching mind in the game. The Spaniard also praised the work of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique as he reflected on the elite level of management currently on display across Europe's top leagues.

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Season-defining moments will deliver Arsenal long-awaited title

The history of football is littered with fateful moments that convince you a certain outcome is a foregone conclusion, and we can now add Arsenal's seismic victory over West Ham to that long list. The Gunners required a late goal and probably the most contentious Premier League VAR review of all time to battle past the relegation-threatened Hammers in a ridiculously dramatic conclusion to the London derby. Surely, SURELY it is going to be their year?!

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Arteta explains why he brought off Zubimendi after subbing him at West Ham

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a candid explanation for his tactical U-turn after substituting Martin Zubimendi just 39 minutes after bringing him on against West Ham. The Gunners boss admitted that the initial reshuffle following Ben White’s first-half injury disrupted the team’s rhythm, forcing him to make a ruthless decision to protect Arsenal's slender lead in the Premier League title race.

Frequently asked questions

Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.

The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.

Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.

Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.