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Arsenal had to work for the victory, with both teams struggling to create clear opportunities during a cagey opening half. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock when Emiliano Buendia's long-range effort struck the crossbar, while Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Saka also had attempts but failed to seriously trouble the home side's goalkeeper.

On Monday, at 39, Messi finally brought that extraordinary chapter to an end. Following Argentina's defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner announced his retirement from international football, closing a national-team career that produced 207 appearances and 125 goals.

Martins made the remarks during an appearance on the Obi One Podcast, where he discussed the state of Nigerian football and the leadership crisis currently affecting the country's football administration.

The Argentine football icon says he is leaving the national team with “peace and pride” after 20 years, as he makes way for a new generation of players.

The Women’s Super League side confirmed the signing on Sunday, with the transfer subject to visa approval, as Aston Villa continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Djokovic, the 39-year-old former world No. 1, was beaten 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a gruelling contest that lasted four hours and 36 minutes at Flushing Meadows.

Bruno Fernandes produced the standout individual performance of Premier League Matchday 2, scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus in a surprise late-window move, with the striker poised to begin a new chapter in Spain.

Nigeria's football federation has been led by administrators who inherited the same enormous responsibility: managing a football-mad nation that expects the Super Eagles to win and qualify for every major tournament.

The move for the 33-year-old Argentina international comes after Chelsea became increasingly concerned about their goalkeeping situation, with Robert Sanchez coming under scrutiny following his performance in Monday's Premier League victory over Fulham.