Trump, the Village People and some football: Welcome to FIFAβs carnival of cringe
A bizarre World Cup fever dream played out in Washington DC, memorable for all the wrong reasons
Today I feel cowboy. Today I feel construction worker. Today I feel leather-bound biker.
On Infantino, Trump, the Village people & FIFAβs carnival of cringe.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
05.12.2025 22:20 β π 85 π 7 π¬ 6 π 1
Arsenalβs Cristhian Mosquera set for scan on βcomplicatedβ medical injury β Mikel Arteta
Mosquera sustained the injury after landing awkwardly during his side's 2-0 victory over Brentford on Wednesday.
Cristhian Mosquera is set for another medical test on Friday after sustaining potentially βcomplicatedβ ankle injury, Mikel Arteta said.
"Let's see" on Rice, "matter of days" for Saliba & Trossard.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
05.12.2025 10:57 β π 42 π 4 π¬ 5 π 2
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Giroud-regen Merino in undroppable form" - Arsenal 2-0 Brentford | On the Whistle
π₯ "Giroud-regen Merino in undroppable form"
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford | On the Whistle
youtu.be/Wd6ni2lgCmk
03.12.2025 22:37 β π 110 π 5 π¬ 6 π 1
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Giroud-regen Merino in undroppable form" - Arsenal 2-0 Brentford | On the Whistle
π₯ "Giroud-regen Merino in undroppable form"
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford | On the Whistle
youtu.be/Wd6ni2lgCmk
03.12.2025 22:37 β π 110 π 5 π¬ 6 π 1
Arsenal 2 Brentford 0: Mikel Merino a natural striker? More injury concerns
Arsenal re-opened a five point lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a win over their London rivals Brentford.
πΊ Mikel Merino in undroppable form
πΊ Refreshed right-side demonstrates depth - welcome back Benny Blanco
πΊ But yet more injury worries as Mosquera and Rice withdrawn
Full-time analysis of Arsenal 2-0 Brentford for @theathleticfc.bsky.social β¬οΈ
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
03.12.2025 21:33 β π 105 π 3 π¬ 2 π 0
I remember when #Arsenal bought Gyokeres, a lot of people said things like, "Hopefully we never see Merino upfront again."
Never felt that way myself. Very few players as adept with the timing, as clinical in the finishing.
Starting to wonder if he missed his vocation.
03.12.2025 19:47 β π 227 π 3 π¬ 8 π 1
Massive congratulations to Andrew and the whole team @arseblog.com for winning Best Fan Media at the SFA awards
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01.12.2025 21:47 β π 484 π 10 π¬ 10 π 1
Arsecast Extra Episode 669 - 01.12.2025
ποΈPODCAST! The 1-1 draw with Chelsea, injury absences and their impact, the red card incident, assessing why we didn't take advantage against 10 men, the opposition approach, what the point means in the title race, listener questions and LOADS more @gunnerblog.bsky.social
p1r.es/arsecastextr...
01.12.2025 13:52 β π 61 π 5 π¬ 4 π 1
If you have any questions or topics for discussion for tomorrowβs podcast, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
Recording at 11am.
30.11.2025 22:24 β π 55 π 1 π¬ 98 π 0
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Average performance, acceptable result" - Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle
π₯ "Average performance, acceptable result" - Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle
youtu.be/rwlo3tVE8pU
30.11.2025 19:18 β π 96 π 3 π¬ 4 π 2
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Average performance, acceptable result" - Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle
π₯ "Average performance, acceptable result" - Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal | On the Whistle
youtu.be/rwlo3tVE8pU
30.11.2025 19:18 β π 96 π 3 π¬ 4 π 2
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Impactful leaders, impactful subs" - Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich | On the Whistle
π₯ "Impactful leaders, impactful subs" - Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich | On the Whistle
youtu.be/TJm_4m3dsvM
26.11.2025 22:52 β π 150 π 8 π¬ 4 π 0
When you have a winning team, everyone wants to be part of it.
On the evidence of Wednesdayβs 3-1 win over Bayern Munich, it is striking an enviable balance: one where each player sees every start as a privilege, every minute an opportunity.
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27.11.2025 09:02 β π 65 π 6 π¬ 2 π 1
Arsenalβs squad depth is a frightening prospect for their rivals
Mikel Arteta was able to turn to his bench to defeat Bayern Munich β when you have a winning team, everyone wants to be part of it
Arsenal have built one of the most formidable squads in Europe.
It is striking an enviable balance, one where players see every start as a privilege, every minute an opportunity.
It is that rarest, most fragile football phenomenon: healthy competition.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
27.11.2025 08:41 β π 164 π 10 π¬ 0 π 1
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Impactful leaders, impactful subs" - Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich | On the Whistle
π₯ "Impactful leaders, impactful subs" - Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich | On the Whistle
youtu.be/TJm_4m3dsvM
26.11.2025 22:52 β π 150 π 8 π¬ 4 π 0
Do football ethics matter? To these two they do.
26.11.2025 19:50 β π 461 π 69 π¬ 9 π 2
very
26.11.2025 12:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Whatβs going wrong for Arsenalβs Champions League winners?
After being crowned champions of Europe in May, this was supposed to be Arsenal's season. But it isn't working out like that
What's going wrong for Arsenal's Champions League winners?
A look at some of the cultural and strategic issues at Arsenal Women, with @meganferinga.bsky.social + @charpur.bsky.social
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social π΄βͺοΈ
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
26.11.2025 09:30 β π 42 π 5 π¬ 1 π 4
The story behind the making of Arsenalβs iconic north London derby tifo
It is already an iconic Arsenal image.
Shortly before the north London derby kicked off, the home fans unveiled an enormous tifo, displaying players past and present over the rallying cry, βThese stre...
βThere is a huge collection of fans who made this happen. Itβs almost indescribable, the feeling of being part of something like that.β
The making of Arsenal's #NLD tifo π₯ - via Germany, Hale End & Saturday's secret dress rehearsal.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
25.11.2025 17:10 β π 133 π 13 π¬ 1 π 1
Arsecast Extra Episode 668 - 24.11.2025
ποΈPODCAST! The 4-1 derby win, Eberechi Eze's incredible day, top class supporting cast inc Trossard, Saka, Merino, Rice and more, opposition approach, Arsenal like a great white shark, capitalising on other results, listener Qs and LOADS more fun with @gunnerblog.bsky.social
p1r.es/arsecastextr...
24.11.2025 12:41 β π 105 π 9 π¬ 10 π 3
Eberechi Eze was waiting for a magic moment at Arsenal β against Spurs, he got three
On a weekend in which Manchester City lost β and Liverpool's vulnerabilities were once again made plain β Arsenal capitalised in style
Eberechi Eze was waiting for a magic moment at Arsenal β against Spurs, he got three.
This was Ezeβs derby, and Arsenalβs day. It could well be their season, too.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social π΄βͺ
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
24.11.2025 10:11 β π 138 π 9 π¬ 0 π 0
Really looking forward to a very goodly morning tomorrow, it should be a fun pod!
If you have any questions or topics for discussion, please send to me and @gunnerblog.bsky.social with the hashtag #arsecastextra
23.11.2025 22:59 β π 382 π 6 π¬ 174 π 0
YouTube video by gunnerblog
"Eze's glorious derby day!" - Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham | On the Whistle
π₯ "Eze's glorious derby day!" - Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham | On the Whistle
youtu.be/suZbZw7nrdI π΄βͺοΈ
23.11.2025 19:28 β π 208 π 11 π¬ 6 π 1
On Tottenham's official website no less π
www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2025/no...
23.11.2025 17:09 β π 241 π 10 π¬ 9 π 0
Can someone give me an Ashes update in football terminology so I will understand it
Thank you π
22.11.2025 13:21 β π 26 π 0 π¬ 31 π 0
Arsenal's controversial partnership with their sleeve sponsor Visit Rwanda will finish at the end of this season.
It comes a month after the club were in discussions about an extension to the deal.
So what happened?
π @gunnerblog.bsky.social β¬οΈ
π www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
21.11.2025 09:04 β π 71 π 12 π¬ 4 π 3
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