Brazil and Neymar fizzle out to a heartbreaking but fitting end
Brazil’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, closing the door on Neymar’s international career. While the two journeys are vastly different in plot and scope, both endings are equal parts fitting and heartbreaking.
Arsenal’s early tests show needs and expectations
Arsenal drew with fellow contenders Manchester City 2-2 on Sunday afternoon, a result both sides have become all too familiar with in this fixture. The result caps off a tough road week in the early stages of the season. The Gunners beat their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 last Sunday, and drew Atalanta in the Champions League on Thursday.