Cristhian Mosquera

Premier League champions Arsenal faced UEFA Champions League qualifiers Real Betis in a pre-season friendly at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, marking their first-ever encounter as both clubs fine-tuned preparations for the 2026/27 season.

Arsenal FC is set to face Real Betis in a pre-season friendly in Dublin, with manager Mikel Arteta anticipating the return of Brazilian internationals Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli to the squad.

Arsenal has reportedly joined the pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geertruida, potentially challenging Liverpool, who were previously considered to be in pole position for the Dutch international.

Arsenal have emerged as the leading contenders to secure the signature of Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, who is reportedly open to a move to the North London club. Villa's valuation, however, presents a significant hurdle in negotiations.

Arsenal has officially completed the permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5 million, solidifying a key component of their Premier League-winning squad.

Arsenal are actively shaping their squad following a successful Premier League title win, with reported interest in Morgan Gibbs-White and Eli Junior Kroupi, while defender Riccardo Calafiori is a target for Real Madrid.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title, but their triumph has reignited discussions surrounding state ownership and the integrity of European football.