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Arsenal signed the Quintero twins to their academy

Inside Arsenal’s youth recruitment strategy: Mertesacker exit, the Quintero twins and the James Ellis reform

At Arsenal’s famed Hale End academy, work is ongoing to transform the setup in the same way the first team has under Mikel Arteta’s leadership. Led by Technical Director James Elli...

Mark KinyanjuiFebruary 5, 2026

Why every academy youngster will keep a watchful eye on Ajay Tavares’ move to Barcelona

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Why every academy youngster will keep a watchful eye on Ajay Tavares’ move to Barcelona

Ajay Tavares might be a relative unknown name in the world of football, but over the past week or so, he has quickly become one of the most talked-about youngsters in the game. Bar...

Vishal SubramanianFebruary 24, 2026

Alexandre Souza health update: Sampaio Correa midfielder stable after Maracana collapse

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Alexandre Souza health update: Sampaio Correa midfielder stable after Maracana collapse

The football community remains in a state of relief following the intense scenes at the Maracana on Saturday, 7 February 2026. During the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca, Sam...

Richard MallockFebruary 10, 2026

Storm Chandra: FA release guidance procedure to protect players in grassroots football

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Storm Chandra: FA release guidance procedure to protect players in grassroots football

At the start of this week, storm Chandra swept across the UK, creating heavy rain and turbulent winds that caused chaos. The storm has created 74 flood warnings across the South of...

Tom MaydewJanuary 29, 2026