Also known as: Hincapie
Piero Hincapié — Ecuador defender who completed permanent move to Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m in summer 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Arsenal drew level four minutes after the break through Viktor Gyokeres, who converted from close range after Ceadach O’Neill, making his senior debut, controlled a long ball from Piero Hincapie and delivered into the area. …
4th-tier Fleetwood stun Arsenal in League Cup shootoutJoy Online
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is “far from ideal” that Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session after the Gunners’ 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds. …
Hincapié and Zubimendi injured in post-match training sessionJoy Online
… But Ecuador international Piero Hincapie was carried off during the warm-down, raising concern the defender has suffered an injury. …
Hincapie injury adds to Arsenal issues after Guimaraes rescue actJoy Online
… Piero Hincapie dropped to his knees after the full-time whistle and thumped the ground with his hands in relief at the result. …
Martin Odegaard hits Arsenal winner to sink NapoliThe Ghanaian Times
… We need to make sure we identify the things that we don’t have in the team.” Arsenal have so far signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier and forward Christos Tzolis, while defender Piero Hincapie has joined permanently after spending the last season at the Emirates on loan. …
Arteta expects more reinforcements at ArsenalJoy Online
… Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie then saw red in Ecuador’s last-16 exit to co-hosts Mexico.
Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against FifaJoy Online
… Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie then saw red in Ecuador’s last-16 exit to co-hosts Mexico. …
UEFA will not use red cards for players who cover mouthJoy Online
… And an already disappointing affair for Ecuador ended on a sour note when, with the game over as a contest, Piero Hincapie became the second player at this tournament after Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in st …
Mexico beat 10-man Ecuador to set up potential tie with EnglandJoy Online
Defender Piero Hincapie has made his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent. …
Hincapie completes permanent £34.5m Arsenal moveJoy Online
… Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres had a great chance to double the lead on a counterattack in the 66th when Piero Hincapié picked him out with a cross but he side footed his effort over the bar. …
Arsenal reach Champions League final for the first time in 20 yearsFleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16 on Tuesday at Highbury Stadium. Arsenal's Max Dowman was sent off after an altercation near the halfway line, and Fleetwood goalkeeper Lynch's crucial saves secured a quarter-final spot for the fourth-tier side.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Fleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16 on Tuesday at Highbury Stadium. Arsenal's Max Dowman was sent off after an altercation near the halfway line, and Fleetwood goalkeeper Lynch's crucial saves secured a quarter-final spot for the fourth-tier side.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi were injured during a post-match training session held for players who did not feature or play full minutes in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds. Arteta said the injuries are "far from ideal" and the players will undergo further scans to determine how long they will be unavailable.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal came from behind to defeat Leeds 2-1 at Emirates Stadium, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring the winning goal on his full home debut. Defender Piero Hincapie was carried off during the warm-down after the match, raising injury concerns.
10 October 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 →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the club expects to make moves in the transfer market over the next few weeks and will not "sit still" as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier, forward Christos Tzolis, and defender Piero Hincapie permanently this summer.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA will not use the red card law for mouth-covering in confrontations across its competitions, despite approving the rule change. The decision comes after the Benfica-Real Madrid incident in February, where Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic conduct, though UEFA referees may still show yellow cards if warranted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 in the World Cup Round of 16, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, to advance and set up a potential next-round tie against England or DR Congo.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Defender Piero Hincapie has made his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal permanent after the club paid around £34.5m. The Ecuador international, 24, has signed a contract until 2031.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bukayo Saka's goal in the 45th minute gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid in their semifinal second leg, advancing 2-1 on aggregate to secure their first Champions League final appearance since 2006. They will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in Budapest on May 30.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →