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Hector Bellerin has expressed his immense pride after captaining Real Betis to a 3-1 pre-season victory over his former club Arsenal in Dublin. The Spanish full-back requested the armband specially for the occasion as he enjoyed an emotional reunion with Mikel Arteta and several former team-mates.

Newcastle legend Shay Given has backed Eddie Howe to eventually lead the England national team following his departure from St James’ Park. The former Magpies goalkeeper believes Howe possesses all the qualities required to succeed Thomas Tuchel at the Three Lions' helm but expects the tactician to take a hiatus from the dugout first.

Christian Norgaard has officially left Arsenal to join Everton in a permanent £7 million summer transfer. The experienced Danish midfielder departs north London after just one season, revealing that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta actively encouraged his exciting move to Goodison Park.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with an ambitious raid on Real Madrid for Vinicius Junior, but ex-Blancos star Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why a “statement signing” at Emirates Stadium remains unlikely. The Premier League title holders have been exploring a deal that would bring a Brazil international to north London that likes to be the “main man”.

Arsenal have taken a massive step toward reinforcing their title-winning squad after reaching a £75 million agreement to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days to finalise a move that has left some former stars questioning the logic behind the deal.

Juventus are accelerating negotiations to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan this summer. The Red Devils have given the green light to evaluate a temporary deal after the Dutchman expressed a strong desire to return to Serie A.

Mikel Arteta remained coy when questioned about Arsenal's pursuit of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes following a pre-season clash in Dublin. With reports circulating that a massive £75 million deal has been struck between the two Premier League rivals, the Gunners boss faced the media to address the speculation surrounding the Brazilian midfielder.

Gianni Infantino has issued a rare public apology for the controversial proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Despite the immense backlash that forced a total U-turn on the project, the embattled chief has managed to retain his position following crisis meetings in Morocco.

Michael Owen has warned Liverpool against paying an "extortionate" £145 million fee for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The Reds are looking for a new forward following Mohamed Salah's departure, but Owen insists his former club must walk away if PSG's asking price remains too high.

Luka Modric has opened up about the personal process behind his decision to extend his stay at AC Milan, admitting he needed time to evaluate his physical condition before committing to another year. Despite a difficult end to the previous campaign, the veteran midfielder remains driven by a deep passion for the game and the trust shown by the Rossoneri hierarchy.

Cristiano Ronaldo captioned his latest Instagram post "My toys" - but what exactly is parked inside the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's garage? The Al-Nassr captain gave fans a glimpse of his multi-million-euro car fleet as his post-World Cup break winds down.

Lionel Messi looked back to his best for Inter Miami, scoring his first goals since returning from Argentina World Cup duty against Atletico San Luis in the Leagues Cup. David Rodriguez gave the Liga MX side the lead after just four minutes, but the 39-year-old responded with two goals as Miami struck four times before the match was suspended due to weather.

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced its competition framework for the 2027 season, highlighted by the earliest start in league history. The regular season will kick off Feb. 11 at BMO Stadium, with the schedule constructed to accommodate the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Gianni Infantino is set to remain in post as FIFA president despite facing unprecedented internal backlash and growing pressure to resign. Following marathon crisis talks with senior staff in Morocco on Wednesday, Infantino believes he retains sufficient political support across South America, Africa and Asia to weather the storm and resist mounting calls for his immediate departure from office.

Arsenal target Vinicius Junior is expected to reject a move to London in favour of signing a new contract with Real Madrid. The attacker sparked major rumours on Wednesday by deleting his social media history, but a strong relationship with manager Jose Mourinho has swayed his final decision. The Gunners will now likely see their ambitious pursuit end in failure.

Former Brighton winger Solly March is currently weighing up a highly controversial free transfer to fierce rivals Crystal Palace. The experienced forward is eager to remain in the Premier League after departing the Seagulls, while Palace are also reportedly closing in on the signing of former Arsenal and Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of the new season.

Vinicius Junior has sparked intense transfer speculation by abruptly deleting his entire Instagram history, despite receiving a massive new contract offer to remain in Spain. Arsenal are closely monitoring the situation as they look to strengthen their squad, but Jose Mourinho is determined to keep his star forward ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Newcastle United have officially confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following a successful stint at Al-Ahli. The German manager has already joined the squad in Spain and expressed his huge excitement about the long-term vision of the club, despite taking over just a fortnight before the season begins and facing several major player exits.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reassured supporters regarding the fitness of Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill after both players missed the pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong. The Blues suffered a narrow defeat on Wednesday, but Alonso confirmed the absences were merely precautionary measures following minor contact injuries sustained earlier in the tour.

Under immense pressure, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has allegedly promised Morocco the right to host the 2030 World Cup final. The embattled chief is desperately seeking their public endorsement amid severe backlash and growing calls for his immediate resignation following his collapsed plan to sell off stakes in the tournament to private investors.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has been admitted to hospital to undergo a minor procedure, prompting the club to release an official update on his condition. The reigning Scottish Premiership champions confirmed that the 74-year-old is recovering well and is expected to be discharged in the coming days, although they have requested privacy for him and his family during this time.

GOAL takes a look at which new faces should be with the U.S. sooner rather than later.

Micael Leandro da Silva has tragically died after being mistakenly caught in suspected gang crossfire following an amateur football match in Brazil. The former São Paulo academy prospect had absolutely no involvement in criminal activity. Da Silva was preparing to join a new club to continue his promising career before this horrific, senseless act.

Luis Figo has launched a blistering attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding his immediate resignation over a devious plot to sell the World Cup to private investors. The Portugal great heavily criticised the controversial leader in a scathing open letter, describing his actions as incredibly deceitful and accusing him of destroying football's overall reputation.

Manchester United have appointed Eva Olid as the new head coach of the women's team, following Marc Skinner's shock departure on Monday. The 40-year-old arrives in England after helping Hearts to win an historic first Scottish Women's Premier League title last season and has been chosen to lead what is a new and different chapter for Man Utd.

Romelu Lukaku has officially severed ties with Napoli after deliberately skipping the club's pre-season training camp in Castel di Sangro.

The Italian Football Federation has officially confirmed that legendary forward Gianfranco Zola will return to the national team setup in a prominent backroom role. Zola joins an elite management team tasked with modernising the Azzurri, working alongside newly appointed head coach Roberto Mancini and technical director Claudio Ranieri.

GOAL takes a look at who stands to benefit from the coaching decision and who now has work to do

Arsenal have been told that while Vinicius Junior would undoubtedly become the best player at the Emirates, his arrival could potentially dismantle the hard-earned collective spirit fostered by Mikel Arteta. The Gunners are reportedly weighing up a sensational move for the Real Madrid superstar, but figures within the game are urging caution over the financial and social impact on the squad.