Arsenal midfielder who scored Spain's World Cup knockout winner against Portugal and has netted in Nations League and domestic fixtures.
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Joy Online
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as world champions Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia in the Nations League and reach the quarter-finals. …
Substitute Merino scores twice as Spain win in CroatiaThe Ghanaian Times
… However Mikel Merino wrapped up Spain’s win late on after Ladislav Krejci was sent off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July. …
Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech RepublicJoy Online
… The Czechs ended the game with 10 men as Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci was sent off for two bookable offences, before Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino sealed the victory, converting a loose ball in the 89th minute. …
Spain beat Czech Republic to maintain winning runJoy Online
… Noni Madueke rifled in their second effort following Mikel Merino’s flicked ball over the top. …
Dowman scores twice as Arsenal beat IpswichJoy Online
… Mikel Merino was presented with a glorious chance to mark his first club start since January but the Spain midfielder headed straight at goalkeeper Alex Meret midway through the first half. …
Martin Odegaard hits Arsenal winner to sink NapoliThe Ghanaian Times
… Mikel Merino scored the winner after coming off the bench, with fellow substitute Ferran Torres providing the assist only minutes after entering the match. …
Spain’s unbeaten 35 matches run under threat from BelgiumDaily Guide
… The 41-year-old, who had confirmed before the tournament that it would be his last World Cup, was left in tears after Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time winner in Dallas sent Spain into the quarter-finals. …
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream EndsJoy Online
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal – and Cristiano Ronaldo – out of the World Cup in a heavyweight last-16 tie in Dallas. …
Subtitute Merino scores late winner as Spain knock out PortugalJoy Online
… De la Fuente said he wasn’t concerned by fitness doubts over Yamal, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino, saying he had “no doubt” the trio would be ready for Spain’s debut game in Atlanta. …
2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal leads Spain squad for tournamentThe Ghanaian Times
… Arsenal will be without Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino, while there is optimism that Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz will recover in time for this fixture. …
Arsenal to scale Atletico test in Champions LeagueArsenal midfielder Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as world champions Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia in the Nations League and reach the quarter-finals.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as world champions Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia in the Nations League and reach the quarter-finals.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Lamine Yamal scored as Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, moving three points clear atop Group A. The world champions extended their unbeaten run to 41 games.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Spain maintained their perfect Nations League start with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Merino, and an own goal or deflection, while Jiri Slama scored for the visitors. Spain extended their winning run to 10 matches and top Group A3 with nine points from three matches.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Max Dowman, 16, scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round victory over Ipswich Town, with goals in the seventh minute and after the break. Arsenal won 4–2 with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scoring.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain face Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final with Spain unbeaten in 35 matches under manager Luis de la Fuente, while Belgium advance after a 4-1 victory over the United States.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 after Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance. The 41-year-old forward, who confirmed before the tournament this would be his last World Cup, has retired from the competition without winning it despite a career including five Ballon d'Or titles and five UEFA Champions League trophies.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner for Spain as they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain will face either the United States or Belgium in the quarter-final.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named a 26-man World Cup squad featuring Lamine Yamal but with no Real Madrid players, ahead of the tournament beginning in June. Spain, Euro 2024 champions who reached the round of 16 in 2022, open their campaign against Cape Verde on June 15.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after the first leg ended 1-1. Arsenal head into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 win over Fulham and are favourites, though they will need to improve on their first-leg performance to progress.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →