IIf we’re being completely honest, why do Arsenal fans still despise players like RVP, Adebayor and even Ashley Cole? It’s not simply because they left. It’s how and when they left. They walked away at a time when Arsenal needed them most, and in some cases, they moved directly to rivals. That’s what made the betrayal feel personal. Now look at Gabriel Martinelli. Is Martinelli the best player Arsenal have ever had? Absolutely not. Has his form been inconsistent at times? Of course. But one thing you can’t question is his commitment to the badge. He has given Arsenal everything. He has worked, fought, tracked back, carried the ball, scored important goals and, most importantly, represented the club with professionalism. Even when things haven’t gone his way, he has continued to put in the work. That matters. Football isn't only about goals, assists and highlight reels. Loyalty, effort and commitment should count for something too. You can criticise Martinelli's performances without rewriting his entire Arsenal story. If he eventually leaves, he should leave with our respect because, unlike some before him, he never stopped giving everything for the shirt. We don't have to pretend he's world-class to appreciate what he's done for Arsenal. Criticism is fair. Disrespect isn't.

The expanded 48-team format of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has opened the door for a historic tournament, especially for African nations (CAF). leading to an unprecedented wave of African countries advancing to the knockout stage. Among the African teams making waves, three have achieved a monumental breakthrough by reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in their history. Cape Verde, South Africa and Cote d'Ivoire are reaching the KO Stage for the first time. Egypt, South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Cape Verde and Morocco have already qualified while Senegal can also join them using the best 3rd placed team slot, Ghana and DR Congo are yet to play their last matches but can still join them and make it 8 African countries in the KO Stage. This is unprecedented and will make it the first time it ever happened for the African continent. Morocco are the only African country to ever make it to the Semi final of the world cup, while Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana have ever made it to the Quarter final. The big question is can an African country make it to the final this time around and which country will it be?