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Leao hits back with Bible after angry reaction and Pulisic row

In the turbulent aftermath of AC Milan’s bitter defeat to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, Rafael Leao has sparked intense debate by posting a biblical verse on social media. The Portuguese star's cryptic message follows a visible on-pitch argument with his teammate Christian Pulisic, a frustrated reaction to his substitution, and a reported changing room showdown between the attacking duo.

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Pulisic & Leao clash in Milan dressing room

Tempers are boiling over at AC Milan following a chaotic trip to the capital, with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic at the centre of a brewing storm. While TV cameras caught Leao’s animated outbursts directed at the USMNT star during the match, the friction reportedly followed them down the tunnel. Reports suggest the tension exploded behind closed doors, with Leao continuing his tirade in a "livelier than usual" dressing room showdown as the star duo demanded answers from one another.

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A group of workers from the Woolwich Arsenal Armanent Factory, who called themselves Dial Square, formed a football team in 1886. They would later rename themselves to Royal Arsenal in the same year. In 1893, the club was renamed to Woolwich Arsenal, before finally being named just Arsenal in 1919, six years after they moved to Highbury.

American billionaire Enos Stanley Kroenke is the owner of Arsenal, purchasing the club via Arsenal Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE).

The Emirates Stadium is the name of Arsenal's stadium. It has been the team's home ground since 2006, replacing Highbury, which served as Arsenal's home venue from 1913.

The Emirates Stadium has a capacity of 60,704 and is among the UK's biggest football venues.

Arsenal have won 48 trophies till date, including 13 league titles and a record 14 FA Cups.

Arsenal have 13 English top flight titles to their name, making them the third-most successful team behind Man Utd and Liverpool. They, however, won their last title over two decades ago.

London-born Irish defender David O'Leary sits at the top of the list for most Arsenal appearances in history. O'Leary spent 18 years at the club and made 722 appearances in all competitions, ahead of Tony Adams, George Armstrong, and Lee Dixon.

Thierry Henry is Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all-time with 228 goals in 377 games. No other Arsenal player has scored over 200 goals for the club, with Ian Wright sitting in second place (185 goals in 288 games).

Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Ozil, Robert Pires, and Robin van Persie are among the popular footballing names to have played for Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger, Unai Emery, George Graham, and Herbert Chapman are among the biggest names to have been in charge of Arsenal throughout their notable history.

Arsenal have a pretty unique nickname, called The Gunners. This nickname is a reference to the club's origins in the late 19th century, when a group of workers from the Royal Arsenal armanent factory in Woolwich formed the club. That's also the reason why the Arsenal badge includes a cannon.