Tag: Arsenal

Arsenal Stage Late Escape to Snatch 3–3 Draw, but Title Hopes Hit

LONDON—Arsenal struck two late goals to escape with a point in a pulsating 3–3 home draw with bottom club Southampton but their Premier League title hopes suffered another setback on a Friday night of frazzled nerves in north London. For much of a stomach-churning encounter it appeared Arsenal were self-destructing in their quest to hold…


Marquinhos Shines as Arsenal Beat Zurich in Europa League

Marquinhos kicked off his Arsenal career in style as he scored one goal and set up another in his team’s 2–1 win at FC Zurich in their Europa League Group A opener on Thursday. The 19-year-old Brazilian, who joined from Sao Paulo in the close season, opened the scoring and set up Eddie Nketiah for…


Global Nuclear Arsenal to Grow for First Time Since Cold War: Think-Tank

STOCKHOLM—The global nuclear arsenal is expected to grow in the coming years for the first time since the Cold War while the risk of such weapons being used is the greatest in decades, a leading conflict and armaments think-tank said on Monday. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Western support for Kyiv has heightened tensions among…


Bulgarian Police Detain 3 Foreigners After Sensitive Data Goes Missing at Arms Plant

SOFIA, Bulgaria—Three senior foreign employees of Bulgaria’s biggest weapons maker Arsenal have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the disappearance of sensitive products and documents from the company’s plant, the interior ministry said on Thursday. Law enforcement authorities launched an investigation this month after the private arms company reported that specific products and…


Super League Collapses After the 6 English Clubs Withdraw

LONDON—The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six English clubs, leaving the Spanish and Italian participants stranded. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham throughout Tuesday evening deserted the proposal to launch a largely-closed midweek competition amid an escalating backlash from…


Top Football Clubs Launch European Super League Amid Criticisms

MANCHESTER, England—Twelve of Europe’s top football clubs launched a breakaway Super League on Sunday, launching what is certain to be a bitter battle for control of the game and its lucrative revenue. The move sets up a rival to UEFA’s established Champions League competition and was condemned by football authorities and political leaders. Manchester United,…