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New York Times
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Gabriel interview: ‘As Arteta said – Arsenal are ready to reach new heights this season'
When asked why he chose to commit to a new contract with Arsenal, Gabriel was succinct: 'I have only one thing to say, and Mikel said it: we are ready to reach new heights this season.' Gabriel knows it is time for him, manager Mikel Arteta and the club's other players to deliver. For three seasons in a row, Arsenal have finished as the Premier League's runners-up — five, two and 10 points behind the respective title-winners. Advertisement Speaking to reporters before the north London club's three-match pre-season tour to Singapore and Hong Kong, the 27-year-old Brazil international centre-back said: 'I don't think we can make excuses. Over the past three years, we've done everything we could. We just lacked a bit of luck. But within the club, I truly believe we're all convinced that we can win trophies — big trophies.' That belief is the basis of Gabriel's desire to continue an Arsenal career that began in the summer of 2020 with a move from French club Lille. Last month, he signed a new contract until 2029. That's a significant coup for Arsenal. Along with Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, Gabriel was one of a trio of important players with deals set to expire in 2027. For the second time in three years, the South American became the first of those three players to put pen to paper. It lays down a marker of his and Arsenal's shared ambition. The hope is that others will follow suit. 'I've already been at the club five years, and I can see the progress that's happening here,' Gabriel tells The Athletic. 'I'm here to win titles, to achieve things, to help make Arsenal even bigger. I truly believe this upcoming season will be a big challenge for us, but I also believe we can win things. We have a great chance of winning a trophy.' Recent seasons may have been frustrating for Arsenal in terms of silverware but Gabriel believes they also demonstrate progress. 'In the last few years, we were very close to winning things, and it ended up slipping away,' he says. 'But I have complete confidence in the club and everything they're doing to help it grow, and I'm certain that this year we'll be fighting again.' To help them take that crucial final step, Arsenal have made a number of first-team signings. Gabriel has been at the club's training camp in the Spanish resort of La Manga with the newcomers Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. Noni Madueke has signed from Chelsea, but will join up with the squad in August due to his participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. There are potentially more arrivals to come before the window closes on September 1 — Arsenal have also been working on deals for Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres. 'At a club like Arsenal, of course what we want is to have the best players,' says Gabriel. 'We want to fight for trophies, so we need to have the best. When players arrive, the advice I give them is to focus and try to adapt as quickly as possible, because we're already working really hard. So I believe they're already quite in sync with us, and I believe this year we can achieve great things.' Advertisement There's a strong likelihood Gabriel will soon be reunited with Gyokeres — a player he faced in the Champions League last season as Arsenal beat Sporting CP of Portugal. 'For sure, when we played against him, it was a big challenge for us,' said the centre-back about facing the 27-year-old Sweden international striker. 'What we know now is that he's a great player, who definitely had a great season last year (54 club goals in 52 appearances).' Gabriel missed the 2024-25 run-in after suffering a season-ending hamstring tear in early April. He is approaching full fitness now, and is confident of being available for the start of the new campaign in a month's time. 'I'm progressing really well — I'm already training with the group,' he says. 'It was a bit of a long process, but I'm feeling good now. I'm working harder every day to get ready. It's going to be a season full of challenges, but we want to win, so I'm giving my best. I'm already in a good place to be able to play.' Arsenal will step up preparations with three friendlies during their tour. They play Milan and Newcastle United on July 23 and 27 respectively in Singapore, before facing Tottenham in a north London derby in Hong Kong on July 31. If Gabriel sees out his new contract, it will mean he'll have been at the Emirates Stadium for nearly a decade. His first five years have been a period in which he's experienced considerable growth. 'It's everything,' says Gabriel. 'I believe I've grown a lot. And I definitely started working much harder, both on and off the pitch. I believe I've been improving more and more, with the help of my team-mates, my coaches. 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Newsweek
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Newsweek
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PGA Tour's Wyndham Clark Snubs Media at Royal Portrush After Oakmont Ban
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Before Wyndham Clark could make headlines for his birdies at Royal Portrush, a storm from Oakmont followed him at Royal Portrush for all the bad reasons. The former U.S. Open champion, who famously won at Los Angeles Country Club in 2023, was suspended by Oakmont Country Club just hours before The Open began. PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 19: Wyndham Clark of United States on the 11th green during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2025 in Portrush, Northern... PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 19: Wyndham Clark of United States on the 11th green during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by) More Getty Images The punishment stemmed from a locker room meltdown after Clark missed the cut at this year's U.S. Open, for reportedly damaging the historic locker room at the course. Despite the unfolding controversy, the golfer hadn't spoken a word about the situation and chose to remain tight-lipped, even after Round 3, as reported by The Daily Telegraph's James Corrigan on X. "Wyndham Clark, who, it revealed earlier this week, was banned from Oakmont for smashing up lockers during the US Open, has declined to talk to the media, despite shooting a 66 today. Weak does not begin to describe it," Corrigan posted on Saturday. Interestingly, before snubbing the media, Clark turned back the clock at The Open. Wyndham Clark goes bogey-free at Royal Portrush The major winner's media ignorance on Saturday came after one of his best rounds this week. He started his round with a solid eagle on hole No. 1 and maintained the momentum, carding four more on holes four, nine, 12, and 17, without any bogeys, making it a total of five. He finished Day 3 with a 5-under 66, placing himself at T12 heading into the final round on Sunday. That performance was a remarkable rebound considering his opening-round 76. Additionally, Clark's back-to-back 66s on Round 2 and Round 3 marked only the second time in his career that he has posted consecutive rounds in the 60s at a major. The first came during his victorious run at the 2023 U.S. Open, where he went 64-67-69-70. That week ended with a trophy. But this week awaits answers as Wyndham Clark remains tight-lipped. More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau comes clean about nearly giving up after brutal round
