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Arsenal

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Arsenal — English Premier League football club that Coventry City will face in the opening match of the 2026-27 season on 21 August.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The loss to Arsenal on 3 January left them 15th, seven points adrift of the top six, but the Cherries have not lost since.

    Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapter
  3. Joy Online

    Today, many young people can flawlessly analyse the weaknesses of Manchester United’s midfield or explain Arsenal’s pressing structure, yet struggle to explain how cocoa becomes a billion-dollar chocolate industry abroad while Ghana largely exports raw beans.

    Football Noise, Economic Silence
  4. Joy Online

    Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice, Manchester CityErling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White were also shortlisted.

    Fernandes named Premier League player of season
  5. Joy Online

    The confirmation of Guardiola’s exit comes three days after the club were beaten to the 2025-26 Premier League title by Arsenal.

    Guardiola to leave Man City after 10 years as boss
  6. Joy Online

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he learnt of his side’s Premier League title win from his tearful son while he had a barbecue in the garden.

    Arteta told of title win by crying son – while having barbecue
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title on Tuesday when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.

    Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after 22 years
  8. Joy Online

    Arsenal have won the Premier League title after 22 years, with celebrations erupting the moment the squad realised they were champions.

    Video: Moment Arsenal squad found out they were Premier League 2025/26 champions
  9. Joy Online

    Arsenal’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after rivals Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, in what is expected to be Pep Guardiola’s penultimate game in charge.

    Arsenal are 2025/26 EPL champions after Man City draw at Bournemouth
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Defending champions PSG face Premier League leaders Arsenal in the final of the Champions League at Puskas Arena in Budapest on 30 May.

    Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG
  11. Joy Online

    Defending champions PSG face Premier League leaders Arsenal in the final of the Champions League at Puskas Arena in Budapest on 30 May.

    Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG

Today

  1. England players free to decide on Partey handshake at World Cup

    England's FA will not direct players on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their FIFA World Cup Group D match on Tuesday. Partey, who faces criminal charges in England but denies all allegations, is expected to feature after visa issues ruled him out of Ghana's opening win over Panama.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. England's Saka unlikely to start against Ghana on Tuesday

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel says winger Bukayo Saka is unlikely to start against Ghana, citing an Achilles tendinitis issue that requires managing through the opening stages of the World Cup. Tuchel expects Saka to be ready for the final group game against Panama on 27 June.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Thomas-Asante's Coventry face Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ivory Coast's Wahi denied Canadian entry for Germany match

    Nice forward Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for Ivory Coast's World Cup group game against Germany on Saturday. Wahi was arrested last month over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1, with Ligue de Football confirming unusually high bet volumes on a warning involving the player.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ivory Coast's Wahi granted Canada entry after visa denial

    Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was initially denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany on Saturday following a visa issue, but Canadian officials later approved his entry. The 23-year-old Nice player was arrested last month over alleged involvement in spot-fixing in Ligue 1, and Ligue de Football confirmed an unusually high volume of bets on a yellow card involving Wahi.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Declan Rice expected fit for England's Ghana World Cup match

    Declan Rice is expected to be available for England's World Cup match against Ghana despite suffering lower back pain during the win over Croatia. The complaint is one the midfielder has been carrying for a while and will require managing during the tournament.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. England's World Cup opener hinges on Saka's Achilles injury

    Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles injury ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia on 17 June. Saka remains part of the squad but his workload may need to be controlled, raising questions about England's right-side attacking threat if his minutes are limited.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kane's stuttered run-up intentional, keeper Livakovic off line

    Harry Kane used a deliberate stuttered run-up in England's World Cup opener against Croatia, knowing it might draw goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic off his goalline; after his first penalty was saved, VAR ruled Livakovic had moved too early, and Kane scored on the retake.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Stars vow to win Panama opener without Partey

    Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo says the team is determined to win its 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener against Panama despite the absence of Thomas Partey, who was denied entry to Canada by authorities citing immigration law violations and ongoing criminal charges he denies in the UK.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Saka willing to play through Achilles injury for England

    England winger Bukayo Saka said he is prepared to risk his fitness and play through an Achilles problem for Thomas Tuchel's team at the World Cup, despite coach Tuchel noting he has been unable to train on successive days because of the issue.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana faces Panama without Thomas Partey at 2026 World Cup

    Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Partey denied Canada entry over undisclosed criminal charges

    Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup match against Panama after failing to disclose ongoing sexual violence criminal proceedings in the UK. Partey, 33, pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations from four different women between 2020 and 2022.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana striker barred from Canada for World Cup opener

    Thomas Partey's appeal to overturn a Canadian visa denial has been dismissed, preventing him from playing in Ghana's 2026 World Cup opening match against Panama on Wednesday. Partey, a Villarreal player, was denied entry after his visa application falsely claimed he had not been charged with any criminal offences, when he faces multiple counts of rape and sexual assault in London.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Tuah-Yeboah questions Canada visa denial for Partey

    Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized Canada's decision to deny a visa to footballer Thomas Partey, arguing it contradicts the presumption of innocence under common law. Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges in the UK but pleading not guilty, will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama in Toronto.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ghana takes Canada to court over Partey visa denial

    Ghana's government has filed for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey's visa was denied due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK, where he faces seven rape charges and one count of sexual assault.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. World Cup hydration breaks introduce three-minute stoppages

    The 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States has introduced mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the 22-minute mark of each half across all 104 games to help players cope with heat and humidity. The breaks have drawn criticism from some who view them as commercial interruptions, though coaches have used them to deliver tactical instructions.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 15 June

  1. Saka says he is ready to play England World Cup opener

    Bukayo Saka, carrying an Achilles injury since March, says he is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday, though manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated it is "very unlikely" Saka would "start and finish" all World Cup matches.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Canada's visa denial for Thomas Partey highlights World Cup governance friction

    Canada's refusal to grant Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa exposes the complex sovereign friction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The multi-country format has created a fragmented legal landscape for international athletes, as securing entry into one host nation does not guarantee passage into another, leaving Ghana's squad separated by geopolitical borders.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Sweden defeats Tunisia in opening World Cup match

    Sweden thrashed Tunisia in their opening World Cup match in Monterrey, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres starring in the victory. Yasin Ayari scored twice, including Sweden's opening goal after seven minutes, while substitute Mattias Svanberg scored the fastest goal by a substitute in World Cup history just 12 seconds after coming on.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 14 June

  1. MP criticizes World Cup Committee after Partey visa denial

    Bosome Freho MP Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh questioned Ghana's World Cup planning structures following Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey's visa denial by Canadian authorities ahead of the Black Stars' Panama fixture. He argued the World Cup Committee should have conducted earlier risk assessment and diplomatic engagement to avoid such disruptions.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Gov't should have anticipated Partey visa denial, says MP

    The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has criticized the handling of Thomas Partey's travel arrangements, arguing that authorities should have foreseen potential visa challenges. Partey is expected to miss Ghana's Copa América match against Panama after Canadian authorities declined his visa application.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. USA beats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup Group D opener

    The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup campaign opener in Los Angeles, with former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun scoring twice. The victory matches the US' joint-biggest World Cup win and is just the second time a US player has scored more than once in a World Cup match.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Bellingham set to start as England prepares World Cup opener

    England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa, misses Ghana's World Cup opener

    Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Canada after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. FIFA confirmed Partey cannot travel from Ghana's base camp in Boston, noting that host governments ultimately determine visa adjudication independently.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Ghana midfielder Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup

    Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto after Canadian authorities refused his visa application. Partey has been charged with offenses in the UK but has not been convicted; Canadian immigration rules exclude those convicted of crimes, though FIFA states it has no role in host countries' visa decisions.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Canadian law allows entry denial based on charges alone

    Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Thomas Partey denied Canada entry for Ghana's World Cup opener

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Thomas Partey barred from Canada, misses Ghana's World Cup opener

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Nottingham Forest rejects Manchester City's £120m Anderson bid

    Manchester City's second offer of £120m (£106m initial plus add-ons) for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has been rejected. The 23-year-old England international prefers a move to City over Manchester United, and the two clubs continue negotiations despite Anderson's World Cup preparations.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Olise scores hat-trick as France beats Northern Ireland 3-1

    Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.

    10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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