Arsenal prepare to host Lille in the UEFA Champions League in a fixture filled with emotional reunions at the Emirates Stadium. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes expressed deep affection for his former club, while Mikel Arteta paid tribute to former team-mate Olivier Giroud.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has officially been cleared of any wrongdoing following a controversial incident that left Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez requiring medical treatment. The Brazilian defender appeared to catch the former Gunners shot-stopper in the face with his boot during the heated London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has opened up about the emotional toll of his Champions League final penalty miss against Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian defender remains undeterred and insists he is ready to step up to the spot again should the opportunity arise.
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal defender Gabriel was incredibly fortunate to avoid a red card for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the head. The controversial incident occurred early in a fiery London derby, leaving pundits completely stunned after VAR failed to intervene.
Arsenal defender Gabriel avoided a controversial red card after his boot caught Emi Martinez in the face during a frantic Premier League clash against Chelsea. The chaotic London derby also saw Riccardo Calafiori have an early equaliser ruled out by VAR for offside, before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard struck to give the Gunners a 2-1 lead on Sunday.
Arsenal are Premier League champions again, for the first time in 22 years, but which members of their 2026-27 title-winning class would make the fabled ‘Invincibles’ squad of 2003-04? Ex-Gunners goalkeeper Graham Stack, who formed part of Arsene Wenger’s ranks back then, has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Gabriel Magalhaes has praised the tactical setup at Arsenal for helping him provide a crucial assist for Casemiro during Brazil's dramatic World Cup round of 32 clash against Japan. The defender explained that his club's high defensive line gave him the confidence to push forward, setting up the vital equaliser before Gabriel Martinelli sealed their progression.
Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start as the Selecao were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Despite a goal from Vinicius Jr, the post-match talk has focused on the defensive lapses and lack of midfield authority that plagued Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Marquinhos has revealed the words he shared with Gabriel Magalhaes after the Arsenal defender's costly penalty miss in the Champions League final. The PSG captain put celebrations on hold to console his Brazil team-mate, insisting one moment should not overshadow an outstanding campaign.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has seen a remarkable 350 per cent surge in his shirt sales following his crucial penalty miss against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Despite the heartbreak of the shootout defeat, the Gunners' fanbase has rallied behind the centre-back, making his name the most requested on replica kits.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos has opened up on his decision to console Gabriel Magalhaes following the Arsenal defender's heartbreaking penalty miss in the Champions League final. While his team-mates celebrated back-to-back European titles, the veteran Brazilian chose to prioritise empathy over ecstasy in Budapest.
Gabriel Magalhaes has opened up on the "painful" experience of missing the decisive penalty in Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian defender saw his effort fly over the bar in Budapest, handing the French giants their second consecutive European crown. Despite the personal heartbreak, the centre-back remains defiant and proud of the Gunners' historic season.
Arsenal's dreams of European glory were extinguished in the most painful fashion as they fell to a penalty shootout defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Despite the heartbreak in Budapest, Mikel Arteta has moved to explain the tactical decisions behind his shootout lineup after Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive spot-kick.
Paris Saint-Germain have done it again! A club once derided as the biggest bottlers in the Champions League showed their mettle by edging out Arsenal 4-3 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in Budapest, to deservedly retain their European crown on Saturday. Unlike last year's rout of Inter, PSG had to dig deep to defeat the Gunners, who proved an unsurprisingly tough nut to crack after taking an early lead through Kai Havertz following a fortuitous break of the ball.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has lauded Paris Saint-Germain skipper Marquinhos for his class and sportsmanship following the Champions League final. Moments after Gabriel Magalhaes missed a crucial penalty in the shootout to hand PSG the trophy, Marquinhos immediately bypassed his team's wild celebrations to comfort his visibly devastated international teammate, a gesture the Gunners' midfielder hailed as the mark of a true gentleman.
Declan Rice has thrown his support behind Gabriel Magalhaes and Eberechi Eze after the duo suffered penalty heartbreak in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the crushing nature of the loss in Budapest, the midfielder insists the pair remain vital to the club's future success.
