Rainbows appear at an angle of around 42 degrees, making 42 one of nature’s most fascinating numbers.
In computing, 42 is the ASCII code for the asterisk (*), the wildcard symbol that can stand in for almost anything.
Even in medicine, donated blood has a shelf life of 42 days, helping save countless lives.
But why 42?
Because, ladies and gentlemen, it’s been 42 days since Arsenal won the league title.
🚨 Giovani Lo Celso:
🗣️ When we got the free-kick, I immediately remembered the training sessions I had with Messi. I told myself, this is the perfect moment to pass the test.
I stepped back, took the shot, and applied the exact technique he taught me. The ball went in just like it does with him.
I saw him smiling from the bench, and that made me even happier.
🎙️Xavi Hernandez🇪🇸:
“When we were playing against Real Madrid in the 2008/2009 season at Camp Nou, we had scored a goal in the 83rd minute, but after that Real Madrid started looking for an equalizer, and I went to the coach and said to him, “Pep, what are we going to do? We have to bring in defenders and bring out attackers.” He said to me, “Messi is the solution.” I said to him, “How is Messi a striker and not a defender?” I thought that Messi would drop back to defend because he was fast, and Messi appeared talking to Guardiola, and four minutes later Messi scored the second goal in the 90th minute, and we decided the match. In the changing room, Guardiola said to me, “I can finish the match with goals, it is easier than defending, and Messi is with me. I have a secret weapon that I use in such situations.” Guardiola trusted Messi a lot and gave him confidence in himself and always encouraged him to bring out the best in him. I can say that Messi was really a talent, but with the arrival of Guardiola brought out the beast inside Messi and gave him the unlimited power that left Europe suffering for years and years, and this is the most powerful thing Guardiola has create in football."
It was always easy with Messi but Pep Guardiola was the one that started giving him the confidence in game. Messi will never forget Pep Guardiola and Pep Guardiola will never forget Messi. A match made in heaven 💯✍️
🥹🇦🇷 A wholesome moment in Argentina's press conference. Enrique Macaya Márquez has been at EVERY World Cup as a journalist since 1958. He's followed Argentina every step of the way. He's 91-years-old and asked Scaloni whether Messi would play against Jordan... the whole press conference stopped to applaud Enrique! ❤️🩹
Scaloni provided such an incredible answer to him: "Honestly, it's a PLEASURE to answer a question from you. You have covered 18 World Cups, it's incredible, I remember when I was playing for Argentina you were already a star in journalism and today you are even more so. If someone else asked me the question I'd surely dodge it, but because it's you I'll answer it. Messi will go to the bench tomorrow. I congratulate you, Enrique, and enjoy the World Cup. You are a true legend."
It's just incredible. The World Cup really produces such special moments. Enrique is truly an inspiration. 🎙️✨
🚨 Jamie Carragher Blasts Ronaldo After Uzbekistan Brace: "This Changes Nothing"
🗣️ "I've seen people acting like Ronaldo just scored a World Cup final winner against prime Germany. Let's calm down for a second.
Yes, he scored two goals. Fair enough. Strikers are supposed to score goals. But the reaction from some of his fans has been absolutely unbelievable. Social media is flooded with posts talking about 'greatness', 'legacy' and 'the GOAT debate being over' because he scored against Uzbekistan in a group-stage game.
This is exactly the problem. Context disappears whenever Ronaldo scores.
Meanwhile Messi came into the tournament and immediately scored a hat-trick in his first match and followed it up with a brace in the second. Five goals in two games. Yet somehow the conversation today is about Ronaldo finally opening his account against opposition that nobody expected Portugal to struggle against in the first place.
The standards are completely different.
When Messi scores five goals in two games, people say, 'That's Messi being Messi.' When Ronaldo scores a couple against a team ranked far below the elite nations, some fans start talking as if football history has been rewritten.
The GOAT debate was settled by performances on the biggest stages, against the biggest opponents, under the biggest pressure. That's where Messi separates himself. World Cup finals, Champions League finals, Copa América finals — those are the moments that define legends.
Messi has spent years making extraordinary performances look normal. Ronaldo fans have spent years turning ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations.
Messi remains the benchmark. Messi remains the standard. And for me, Messi remains the greatest footballer the game has ever seen."
🚨Christian Mosquera on his £13M move to Arsenal.
🗣️"You don't need convincing to join Arsenal. It's one of the biggest clubs in the world and a dream for so many players.
When Mikel Arteta and Andrea first contacted me, I was surprised. Then Mikel called to explain the project and the future of the club. I told him, 'Boss, don't worry. I'm already an Arsenal player. Just get the deal done and I'll be on the first flight."
@Richiegold_6 So you actually believe Ödegaard is leaving? The cog in Arteta's system to leave just after the first title?
You guys just amuse me with your unending nonsense and hallucinations 🤣🤣🤣
🚨🗣️New: Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Vinicius Junior refusing the mandatory halftime interview with FIFA at the World Cup:
“People are shocked that Vinícius walked away from a halftime interview. I am shocked that anyone thinks he should have stopped in the first place.
Halftime is not a television studio. Halftime is not a podcast. Halftime is not a red carpet. Halftime is the heartbeat of a football match.
For 45 minutes, players are warriors in a storm. They run, they fight, they suffer, they bleed. Then they get 15 precious minutes to recover, to breathe, to listen, to think. And FIFA wants to spend part of that time chasing soundbites? That is like pulling a Formula 1 driver out of his car during a pit stop and asking him how the race is going.
And FIFA’s idea is to shove a microphone in the player’s face and ask, ‘How do you feel?’
How do you think he feels? He’s exhausted.
This is modern football’s biggest disease. Everything is content. Everything is sponsorship. Everything is television. The match hasn’t even finished and they’re already trying to manufacture headlines.
They tell us they care about player welfare. Really? Then why are players playing more games than ever? Why are tournaments expanding? Why are injuries increasing? And now they want halftime interviews too? The hypocrisy is unbelievable.
Halftime is sacred. It belongs to the players and the coaches. That’s where games are won. That’s where tactics change. That’s where injuries get treated. That’s where leaders speak. It is not a media circus.
And don’t tell me this is for the fans. Fans want better football, not a tired player giving a robotic 20-second answer because somebody sold another broadcast package.
Vinícius understood that. He chose football over public relations.
The funniest part? They threaten him with a fine. A fine. As if that changes the principle. If I were there, I’d pay it too. Because some things are worth more than money.
If FIFA really had their way, they’d put microphones in the dressing room and call it innovation.
Football should come first. Not content. Not commercials. Not corporate greed.
For once, a player pushed back. And that’s exactly why so many people are angry.”
Josh Kroenke: “I knew we were a sleeping giant that we needed to awaken in some way.”
Said after Arsenal won the Premier League title, reflecting on the club’s journey from years of decline to champions under Arteta.
William Saliba has revealed the private message he shared with Gabriel Magalhães after the defender’s heartbreaking penalty miss in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Gabriel’s miss proved to be the decisive moment in the shootout, but Saliba was quick to remind his defensive partner of the bigger picture.
The Frenchman said:
“I told him very simply: ‘Without you, we would never have gotten here, we would never have accomplished all of this.’”
Saliba explained that there was no need for a long speech because Gabriel had already given everything throughout the season.
He added:
“We’re talking about Gabriel, he’s an absolute warrior.”
The comments highlight the strong bond between Arsenal’s centre-back pairing, who played a huge role in helping the club win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final.
Best centre-back partnership in world football right now🔴⚪️
Edwin Sifuna: Hawa ndugu zetu kina Riggy G wakienda pekee yao mimi najua watashinda Ruto lakini watamshinda saa nane. Sisi wana Linda Mwananchi tukienda pekee yetu tutashinda Ruto lakini tutamshinda saa nane. Lakini wananchi wanatuambia hii kitu wanataka tumalize saa kumi na mbili asubuhi!
🚨🗣️ Felix Nmecha on why he prayed with the Curacao National Team after the game:
"In the match we are rivals, but after the game we are all Christians and we are all brothers."
"We shared a short prayer because we believe that Jesus is glorified through the game."
🗣️🇦🇷 | William Saliba reveals the impact of new Arsenal coach Gabriel Heinze 🔴⚪️
The French defender says Heinze made his presence felt immediately after arriving at Arsenal, demanding higher standards from every member of the squad.
🗣️ “When Gabriel Heinze joined us, he started yelling at everyone, even the big players. Everyone was shocked!” 😳
While the intensity initially surprised the dressing room, Saliba believes the Argentine quickly brought a tougher mentality and a winning edge to the team.
💬 Heinze's demanding approach helped instil the grit and focus required to succeed in the Premier League, where any lapse in concentration can be punished.
Saliba also highlighted the unforgiving nature of English football, where games can change in an instant and no opponent can be taken lightly.
💭 Great teams need great standards. The best coaches aren't always the most comfortable to work with — they're the ones who push you beyond your limits.
If even the biggest names at Arsenal weren't spared, it tells you everything about Gabriel Heinze's mentality.
No favourites. No excuses. Just elite standards. ***❤️🏆🔴⚪️ #AFC