Arsenal’s Trophy Hopes

Arsenal confirm Gabriel Jesus suffered ACL tear

Arsenal have confirmed that forward Gabriel Jesus sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during their FA Cup exit to Manchester United on Sunday.

ESPN - 14h

FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa

Financial Times - 22h

Havertz's wife shares threats after Arsenal loss

The wife of Arsenal player Kai Havertz has shared abusive messages she received on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday.

ESPN - 23h

The familiar failings putting Arsenal’s trophy hopes in real danger | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta’s team have had a painful start to 2025 and are now facing challenges in three competitions. Sign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson here For Arsenal, the pattern was all too ...

The Guardian - 1d

Class of 2025? The IPO hopefuls that could revive London

After disappointment in 2024, financial services, industrials and consumer names could debut this year

Financial Times - 2d

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.

BBC News - 2d

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona takeaways: Hansi Flicks wins first trophy, Real Madrid show wide range of worries

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 on Sunday

CBS Sports - 2d

'Arteta paying price for not curing glaring Arsenal weakness'

Arsenal's season is in the balance, as their FA Cup exit highlights manager Mikel Arteta's failure to sign a striker.

BBC News - 2d

Tempers flare after Arsenal awarded controversial penalty

Watch as Manchester United and Arsenal players need to be physically restrained after disputing the award of a penalty for a foul on Kai Havertz.

BBC News - 2d

Redick: Lakers want to play, 'give people hope'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says he hopes Saturday's game against the Spurs will be played as scheduled, giving the people of Los Angeles 'hope' in the wake of recent wildfires.

ESPN - 4d

Sources: Arsenal's Jorginho in Palmeiras talks

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho's representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in 2025's first El Clasico with a Spanish Super Cup trophy on the line

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, the Premier League coaching carousel is in full swing

CBS Sports - 4d

Australian Open preview: Novak Djokovic tries to get back on top, Aryna Sabalenka goes for 3rd consecutive trophy

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will try to defend their 2024 titles, but Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic loom large.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Election of president kindles hope in crisis-battered Lebanon

Yahoo News - 5d

Man Utd v Arsenal and the 'moment that changed history'

Former Manchester United players look back at the epic 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay between the Red Devils and Arsenal.

BBC News - 6d

Micah Parsons predicts Cowboys will be 'holding the trophy' next year 'point-blank, period'

Parsons has high hopes for his team in 2025

CBS Sports - 6d

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty of Boise State to enter NFL draft

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty has announced he is leaving Boise State to enter the NFL draft

ABC News - 6d

Arteta laments 'different' Cup ball in Arsenal loss

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

ESPN - 6d

Eidevall: Quitting Arsenal was 'quickest' fix

Former Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has said that he felt the "easiest and quickest way" to help the club bounce back from their sluggish start to the season was to resign.

ESPN - 6d

Arsenal season may just be cursed as loss to Newcastle shows, but there's reason for hope amid the misfortune

The Gunners have not had luck on their side, but manager Mikel Arteta says they are in better position than last season

CBS Sports - 6d

Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...

The Guardian - 6d

Isak and the ghost of Henry continue to haunt wasteful Arsenal

Alexander Isak stole all the headlines for Newcastle United, as Arsenal continue to deal with their wasted chances in front of goal.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little

Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy race

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Ranking possible EFL Cup finals: Why Tottenham vs. Arsenal is the top pick, Liverpool vs. Arsenal bottom

With four classic teams there are no wrong answers in the League Cup

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

ECB urged to boycott Afghanistan game in Champions Trophy by UK politicians

More than 160 sign letter condemning ‘sex apartheid’ Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been urged to boycott next month’s Champions ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

First Derby della Madonnina on tap for Monday as Inter face AC Milan with Supercoppa Italiana trophy at stake

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the first leg of the League Cup semifinals gets underway

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

PSG denied Monaco a trophy but Adi Hütter is making them a force | Eric Devin

Monaco’s hearts were broken by Ousmane Dembélé’s last-minute winner but they are going places under Hütter. By Eric Devin for Get French Football News . Heartbreak, again, for Monaco. Despite ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'

The South Carolina Democrat is eager to see if Johnson's patience with his fellow Republicans will extend across the aisle.

Politico - Jan. 5

Let’s champion our mentors as well as sport’s trophy-winners in 2025 | Cath Bishop

Away from the spotlight sportsmen and women are helping tackle disadvantage and inequality and can have a huge impact . As we anticipate what sport will bring us in 2025, we might be tempted to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Brighton v Arsenal: Premier League – live

Live updates from the 5.30pm UK time kick-off You can send your thoughts to ">Barry via email Martin Odegaard: Mikel Arteta has confirmed that his captain is on the bench this evening ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

I'm not touching trophy unless I've won it - Littler

Teenager Luke Littler speaks to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks on the eve of his "massive" PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Celtic in pre-contract talks with Arsenal's Tierney

Celtic hold talks to re-sign former defender Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract deal from Arsenal.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Barça's De Jong: Lack of trophies disappointing

Frenkie de Jong says he is disappointed at how few trophies he has won with Barcelona and that he will only stay at the club if he feels he can still contribute on the pitch.

ESPN - Jan. 3

The Case for Hope for Palestinians

Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Wrexham's promotion hopes dented after defeat

Wrexham's promotion hopes took a hit on Wednesday as they dropped to third place in the League One table after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat to Barnsley.

ESPN - Jan. 2