Shayan Zia

[Ebere @EbereEze10]

I swear imma make It and when I do, they're gunna show this tweet lol

[Gabriel Martinelli @gabimartinelli]

After almost seven years at this club, it’s hard to put into words what this moment means to me.

I arrived at this club when I was 18 years old. Far from home, barely speaking the language, trying to adapt to a completely new culture, new life and chasing a dream that felt so big at the time.

I didn’t know exactly what the future would hold, but I knew I wanted to give everything for this club.

We didn’t just build a team, we built a family, an identity, and something the fans could believe in again. To see this club back where it belongs is one of the proudest moments of my career.

I want to thank my family, thank everyone at the club, the staff, my teammates, and every person working behind the scenes. Most importantly, thank you to the fans. Your support, patience and love throughout these years never went unnoticed. You stayed with us through the difficult moments, and this title belongs to you as much as anyone.

This club changed my life. I will always be grateful for the privilege of wearing this shirt.

PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 🏆

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Bottle this feeling 🍾

[EBL @EBL2017]

There's so much good about Arsenal that it's difficult to put it all into words.

This is what I envisioned.

That they'd become like City.

So good that everyone would become numb to them winning over time.

February 25, 2022. Shortly after Valentine's Day.

[Shayan Zia @shayanzia]

https://t.co/bP5iURGmFY

[No Context Prem @NoContextEPL]

🌟

[Footy Humour @FootyHumour]

Guardiola knew it

[Reddevil1972 @Reddevil19721]

When you’ve eaten too much humble pie

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[Charles Watts @charles_watts]

Incredible and detailed analysis from Dermot Gallagher here.

Worth every penny.....

[Shayan Zia @shayanzia]

The Kai Havertz Arsenal 📸🔥

[Kai Havertz @kaihavertz29]

Building on the momentum! #COYG

[Rory Talks Football @Rory_Talks_Ball]

Dermot Gallagher says Ndidi shouldn’t get a 2nd yellow for kicking the ball away because Bukayo Saka is still on the floor

[The Olympic Games™ @Olympics]

ARSHAD NADEEM 🇵🇰 SETS A NEW OLYMPIC RECORD IN THE MEN'S JAVELIN! 😱

[Shayan Zia @shayanzia]

@RobDance_ @RepaVictoria More interested to know more about the 8% that don’t have planned morning routine. What’s their story?

[mark carlaw @markcarlaw]

Could not be more spot on 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[The Onion @TheOnion]

Nation’s White Liberals Announce They Have Successfully Completed Listening

[Shayan Zia @shayanzia]

@reminderpls Remind me to delete this tweet in 2 hours

[Shayan Zia @shayanzia]

@aleetgunner Hahaha they are so bad man. How can you be on that field, in that type of game and have just 3 shots on target