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De Zerbi explains why Greenwood was hooked in UCL loss

Roberto De Zerbi explained why Mason Greenwood was taken off at half-time during Marseille's collapse at Sporting. The French outfit's Champions League night in Lisbon ended in heartbreak as the hosts came from behind to seal a dramatic 2-1 win. The French side had led through Igor Paixao’s thunderbolt in the first half, but the game unravelled spectacularly after Emerson Palmieri was controversially sent off just before half-time.

Ronaldo back at Sporting without No.7? 'Beautiful story' plea

Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to complete a "beautiful story" by returning to his roots at Sporting, even if that path is trodden without taking on the No.7 shirt. Ronaldo took his first tentative steps down the road to superstardom in Lisbon and has seen it suggested on a regular basis that he could bring his record-shattering career full circle by finishing where it all began.

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Man Utd agreed 'higher fee' with Sporting for Arsenal ace Gyokeres

An assistant to the agent of striker Viktor Gyokeres has revealed that Manchester United agreed a higher fee than what Arsenal paid for the Swedish hitman. The Gunners won the race to sign Gyokeres earlier this year having been linked with the former Sporting striker and now-United star Benjamin Sesko. However, Sporting would have preferred to sell to United, who offered more for the player than Arsenal.

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De Bruyne compares Hojlund to Haaland after UCL double for Napoli

Kevin De Bruyne has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after the striker scored a decisive double in Napoli's 2-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee showed composure and power with De Bruyne providing both goals as the pair's bright start to life in Italy continues.

Conte 'implementing things' to bring best out of McTominay and De Bruyne

Napoli coach Antonio Conte admitted he is still trying to find the right tactical measures to bring the best out of midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay. In the 2-1 win over Sporting CP, Conte tested a three man midfield in the second half following the substitution of McTominay, and he believes the system can offer him multiple solutions.

'Football is falling off' - Shock as Gyokeres wins Gerd Muller award

Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres has caused a stir after landing the Gerd Muller award at the prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony, where he was crowned Europe's best striker. Many have been left wondering how he could land such an illustrious title and complained online, but Gyokeres has pipped all the challengers by virtue of his goals tally for previous club Sporting Lisbon and for Sweden.

'I started crying'- Leao was left waiting on a van for days at Benfica

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao revealed he was close to signing for his boyhood dream club Benfica, but the move fell through after the club failed to keep their promise of sending a van to pick him up for training. The setback left Leao in tears and ultimately led him to join Benfica’s arch-rivals Sporting CP, where he would go on to make his senior debut before eventually leaving Portugal.

'Took longer to adapt to Gyokeres' - Sporting thriving with Luis Suarez

Sporting CP are not feeling the absence of Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish international signed for Arsenal over the summer. The Portuguese giants have signed Luis Suarez to succeed Gyokeres, with the Colombian striker earning high praise from team-mate Pedro Goncalves. In six games for the club since his arrival, Suarez has been directly involved in as many goals.

Luis Suarez in 'a dream' after four-goal heroics

Sporting CP’s record signing Luis Suarez says he is living "a dream" after he scored four goals for Colombia against Venezuela.

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Ronaldo was almost my brother-in-law, says ex-Sporting star

Mario Jardel has shared a surprising personal story that his sister briefly dated a teenage Cristiano Ronaldo when they were teammates at Sporting CP.

'Rejected offers to treble his wages' - Sporting president hails Hjulmand

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas was full of acknowledgement while speaking about some star players, seemingly taking a swipe at Viktor Gyokeres.

Gyokeres hits back at critics of Sporting exit

Viktor Gyokeres has hit back at critics of his move to Arsenal, as he insists he did not disrespect Sporting CP before sealing his move to north London.

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📽️ | Brady gifts $86k Ronaldo rookie card to IShowSpeed

Birmingham investor and NFL icon Tom Brady has gifted a rare Cristiano Ronaldo rookie card, which could be worth $86,000, to CR7 superfan IShowSpeed.

Trent & the UCL draw's biggest winners and losers

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

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Jota Silva chooses Sporting CP over Leeds as Forest exit nears

Nottingham Forest winger Jota Silva has struggled for minutes and now looks set to return to Portugal with Sporting CP after rejecting Leeds.

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AC Milan reach €27m agreement to sign Sporting CP striker

AC Milan are closing in on Sporting CP striker Conrad Harder, but the Dane forward prefers a move to France.

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr rejected in by Sporting CP star

Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao has turned down Al-Nassr’s lucrative offer, preferring to stay in Portugal over a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Man Utd's backup plan for Baleba revealed with £50m star eyed

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a shock move for Sporting CP's powerhouse captain Morten Hjulmand after their pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba hit a wall, with the Seagulls demanding a jaw-dropping £120 million for their Cameroonian star. United boss Ruben Amorim is desperate to bring Baleba to Old Trafford, but Brighton's sky-high asking price left Old Trafford chiefs wincing.

Swedish police suspect Gyokeres transfer led to attempted shooting

Swedish police reportedly suspect that the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP to Arsenal led to an attempted shooting in Stockholm.

CR7 praises former Sporting CP icon Gyokeres after Arsenal move

Cristiano Ronaldo hailed former Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres as a 'special player' following the striker's move to Arsenal this summer. Gyokeres signed for the Gunners for a whopping £64 million (€74m/$86m) transfer fee, including bonuses related to appearances, goals and assists. The striker was in demand in the transfer market after a successful season at Sporting, where he scored 54 goals.

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Sporting confident of signing Jota Silva despite Forest resistance

Sporting CP are set to submit a new bid for Nottingham Forest striker Jota Silva, who is eager to make a return to Portugal.

Juve eye Brighton star as Hjulmand alternative

Juventus are monitoring Brighton's Matt O'Riley as a possible alternative to Morten Hjulmand amid Sporting CP's high asking price for the midfielder.

Isak, Neymar & the most dramatic transfer sagas of all time

The Newcastle striker is at the centre of this summer's longest-running tug of war in a throwback to some epic transfer tussles of the past

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Leeds learn asking price of Benfica star Luis

Leeds United are reportedly exploring options to bolster their midfield ahead of the new Premier League campaign, with Portuguese talent Florentino Luís emerging as a serious target. The Whites are reportedly among a trio of English clubs interested in luring the Benfica player to England this summer, as they look to add strength and depth to Daniel Farke’s squad.

Gyokeres' agent slams Sporting CP over Arsenal debacle

Viktor Gyokeres' agent has accused Sporting CP of disrespecting the striker amid the transfer saga that finally resulted in the Swede joining Arsenal.

Gyokeres admits journey to Arsenal has been 'tough'

Viktor Gyokeres admits he has gone on a "tough" journey to get to Arsenal after completing his big-money move to the Gunners this summer.

Frequently asked questions

: Der FC Arsenal wurde im Jahr 1886 in Woolwich gegründet.
: Der FC Arsenal gehört der Kroenke Sports & Entertainment-Gruppe um den US-amerikanischen Milliardären Stan Kroenke. Erste Anteile kaufte der Unternehmer im April 2007, im Anschluss kaufte er Stück für Stück auch weitere Aktien auf - bis zur endgültigen Übernahme im September 2018. Neben den Gunners besitzt Kroenke auch noch weitere Sportklubs, unter anderem die Los Angeles Rams (NFL), die Denver Nuggets (NBA) und die Colorado Avalanche (NHL).
: Seit der Saison 2006/07 spielt Arsenal im Emirates Stadium im Stadtteil Holloway im Norden Londons. Vorher hatte der Klub seine Heimspiele lange Jahre im Highbury ausgetragen.
: Das Emirates Stadium hat eine Kapazität von 60.704 Sitzplätzen. Damit ist es eines der fünf größten Stadien in der Premier League.
: Mit 47 Titeln sind die Gunners einer der erfolgreichsten Klubs Englands. Die meisten dieser Trophäen sammelte der Klub national - noch nie konnte Arsenal die Champions League gewinnen.
: Auf nationaler Ebene hat der FC Arsenal über die Jahre gut abgeräumt. Neben 14 Titeln im FA Cup (Rekordsieger) gewannen die Londoner auch 13-mal die englische Meisterschaft.
: Rekordspieler bei Arsenal ist David O'Leary. Satte 722 Pflichtspiele absolvierte er zwischen 1975 und 1994.
: Für die meisten Tore in der Vereinsgeschichte sorgte Thierry Henry. Der Franzose knipste in 377 Auftritten ganze 228-mal. Hinter ihm folgt Ian Wright mit 185 Toren.
: Über die Jahre standen zahlreiche Superstars für die Gunners auf dem Feld. Hier eine Auswahl: Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Robert Pires, Cesc Fabregas, David Seaman, Mesut Özil, Marc Overmars, Ashley Cole oder Kai Havertz.
: Rekordtrainer des Vereins ist Arsene Wenger, der zwischen 1996 und 2018 insgesamt 17 Titel nach Nordlondon holte. Andere erfolgreiche Coaches sind Herbert Chapman (5 Titel), George Graham (6 Titel), Bertie Mee (3 Titel) oder Mikel Arteta (2 Titel).
: Der Verein trägt aufgrund der Kanone im Wappen auch den Spitznamen "The Gunners", zu deutsch "die Kanoniere".

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