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Exclusive: Special report on the true legacy of the Qatar World Cup one year on. Went back to Doha, exclusive interviews with migrant workers, leading Qatari officials, the ILO, Human Rights Watch, plus Carlos Queiroz & Qatar's Supreme Committee.

One year on from the 2022 World Cup, has anything changed in Qatar?

Long after Messi's triumph, what is post-World Cup Qatar like? Is life better for migrant workers? Is there a sporting legacy? ESPN went back to see.

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#mufc fans: "Your support is f***ing s**t." #lfc fans: "You're supposed to be outside."

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Patrice Evra to Sky Sports: "Thierry Henry, one day he invited me to his house to watch Arsenal. He turned on the TV, the first image he saw on the screen was Xhaka leading Arsenal. Thierry Henry turned off the TV. He said 'I can't watch my team & Xhaka being the captain.'"

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Klopp asked about the new PL rule where only one coach can be in the technical area at any one time: "I think it is only a problem for one team: Newcastle. Sorry!"

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#afc fans: "How much are they paying you?"

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Understanding is Barcelona will sign Aubameyang from Arsenal on a free transfer. Permanent deal. His Arsenal career is over.

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Abramovich is now posing for photos with the Champions League trophy alongside Azpilicueta.

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Klopp: "We are not in the title race."

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At Stamford Bridge for Chelsea v Wolves. So is Chelsea new boy Timo Werner.

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Arteta on Jesus: "He creates chaos."

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Bukayo Saka named UEFA's 'Star of the Match.' #CZEENG

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Arteta says the #afc captains came to him before the game and asked if they could make this gesture, which both he and the club supported.

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Saka and Foden the last two to leave the pitch here, deep in conversation.

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Arteta says "the critical moment of the match" was when Ben White was through at 1-0 up.

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Biggest news of the night: FIFA confirm England have won the Fair Play Trophy.

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A pocket of Arsenal fans - small but audible - to Martinez: "You're just a s*** Aaron Ramsdale."

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Am told Thomas Partey starts for Arsenal today.

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Gabriel Martinelli tells @TPTFootball : “Arsenal is not about ‘getting a point’. Arsenal is not about finishing fourth. Arsenal is about titles. The league. The Champions League. That’s what the fans deserve.”

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Chelsea fans in the away end here with repeated chants of “Roman Abramovich, Roman Abramovich.”

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#afc fans: "There's nobody here, just like the old days, there's nobody here."

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Arsenal had one shot on target in a European semi-final, second leg they had to win. Damning.

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Luton fans: "You're getting sold in the morning."

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Arteta says it is "100 per cent guaranteed" that Arsenal couldn't fulfil Spurs fixture. "This is a no-win situation. When we played the first 3 games of the season and others were [not], we were killed because people said 'don't be naive, don't play with your kids'."

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Tuchel asked about Uefa banning Chelsea from selling tickets for a Champions League quarter-final: "Thanks for ruining my evening."

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Southgate on Emile Smith Rowe: "He’s a player we like a lot and he was very close to making this squad."

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Wolves supporters: "Xhaka's right, your fans are s***e."

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Lampard goes to Werner, who is getting treatment for cramp, to ask if he wants to/can take a penalty. He says no.

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Ben Chilwell expected to start for #cfc at Emirates Stadium.

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FA spokesperson: "We are aware of an incident that took place during the match between Arsenal and Liverpool. We are in dialogue with the match officials and will review the details of the incident." FA wouldn’t clarify the details this stage.

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Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov says he was unaware his captain (Popov) spoke to a group of supporters at half-time, adding: "It is probably because the fans were unhappy with the way the team was performing." The level of denial is staggering.

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Arteta on #afc injuries. "We have Kieran [Tierney] with a slight problem, we have Emile [Smith Rowe] with a muscular niggle, Tomiyasu as well and Ben [White]. Vieira has a slight problem in his bone, hopefully he will start to train in the next week or so."

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Ozil heads down the tunnel after being substituted. A Villa fan gives him an earful of abuse. Ozil looks at him and blows a kiss.

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Arsenal have agreed a contract termination with Hector Bellerin. Now in advanced talks to join Barcelona. Source close to the player expects it to be done. Given the termination, there will be no fee involved.

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Lemar deal looks "dead" (again). Am told #afc offered £75m + £17m in add-ons. Lemar did not want to play for a Europa League club (ouch).

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang getting his Golden Boot trophy at Turf Moor.

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Arteta says he was "extremely disappointed" by the refereeing in the #mcfc game. "It was completely inconsistent and it affected in a big way the result."

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This feels like a landmark moment for Xhaka and #afc fans. His substitution is greeted by cheers, he's then booed as he walks off (instead of running with the score at 2-2). He then cups his ear to the crowd, shouts "f*** off", takes his shirt off and walks down the tunnel.

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Arsenal's two new signings, Lokonga and White, are fulfilling post-match broadcast media duties. Easy to read too much into this but it may well say something about the dressing room leadership that the new-boys are the ones to front up.

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Guendouzi completed all 22 first-half passes and won the ball back more times than any other Arsenal player. Given how frantic the midfield battle was and the level of opposition, that's hugely impressive for a 19-year-old in his first season.

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Aubameyang is currently training away from the rest of the Arsenal first-team at London Colney. Nothing definitive in that but a sign of the uphill task he has in reviving his Arsenal career.

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Barcelona state Aubameyang has a €100m buy-out clause in his contract, which runs to 2025.

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FA reveal that Bukayo Saka has been voted England Men’s Player of the Year for 2021/22. Declan Rice came second, Harry Kane was third. Award voted for by fans.

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Exclusive: #afc step up talks with William Saliba over a new long-term contract. Latest offer was rejected but further conversations planned next week with a willingness on all sides to extend. Story:

Sources: Arsenal step up talks on new Saliba deal

Arsenal plan to step up talks with William Saliba's representatives next week as they look to agree a new contract, sources have told ESPN.

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Arteta tells Sky that Thomas Partey landed in London at midday today. He's on the bench tonight.

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"We're winning away, how s*** must you be? We're winning away," #afc fans. "It's only 1-0, how s*** must you be? It's only 1-0," reply the Huddersfield fans. That response earns applause from the #afc fans.

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Will have another go at this... La Liga have confirmed to Atletico that Thomas Partey’s release clause has been triggered. First part of the medical done in Spain, second part to be completed in London. Deal expected to be completed in time.

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Asked Tuchel about seeing Abramovich. Confirms their conversation on the pitch after winning the Champions League Final was the first time they'd met.

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Eric Dier has finished a media interview and is now stood staring at the end of the pitch where Spurs conceded.

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Exclusive below. Talks between Aubameyang and Arsenal edging forward. Player has requested minimum three-year deal and salary of up to £250k-a-week. No agreement close but positive noises and constructive discussions. Story:

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has requested a minimum three-year contract worth up to £250k-a-week to stay at Arsenal, sources have told @JamesOlley .

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After a melee appearing to involve Ramsdale at one end, Arsenal’s players head to the away section to celebrate with their fans.

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Klopp taken aback by Boehly suggestion of north/south PL game, put to him by @SamWallaceTel . “He [Boehly] doesn’t wait long. Great. When he finds a date for that, he can call me... Does he want to bring the Harlem Globetrotters as well and let them play against a football team?"

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Arsenal are out of the European Super League. Statement due shortly.

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#afc got £3.6m in prize money for their FA Cup win but had to pay back £11.5m to players (5% of original 12.5% cut, wage bill c.£230m). Not the players’ fault, EL qualification was vital. But sacking 55 people while the players get some money back reflects dreadfully on Kroenke.

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Mike Dean awarding a penalty...

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Guardiola references an August 2018 interview in which then PL chief exec Richard Scudamore said "I'd like someone to get a little bit closer to City" after they won the title by 19 points. Says the PL should be equally concerned with Liverpool's dominance now.

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Dier has just left the pitch - not substituted - and run straight down the tunnel. Mourinho is off after him shouting: "Eric!"

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As per @David_Ornstein and @Matt_Law_DT , have been told that the fee Chelsea agreed for Kai Havertz is not a club record even with add-ons. Total figure comes in under £71.4m for Kepa. Initial fee of approximately £62m.

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Wilshere on Mertesacker: “I called him about 10 times a day for four weeks [about the job]. He’s been on that journey of retiring and stepping into something that’s unknown. His support has been great.”

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Vinai Venkatesham has stood down from his position on the ECA board. Arsenal have left the ECA.

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Brentford v Arsenal will kick off the new Premier League season having been moved for live TV coverage. Now takes place on Friday 13 August at 8pm.

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On Mourinho Zoom call. Says Harry Kane is an injury doubt for Sunday's north London derby against Arsenal.

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#afc fans: "S*** club, no stadium..."

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Chelsea have left the ECA.

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Roy Keane on Arsenal to Sky Sports: “I’ll think they’ll have enough to stay up.”

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Exclusive: Fulham are set to complete the signing of Arsenal defender Cedric Soares on a six-month loan. No option or obligation to buy. Fulham will cover wages, which total close to £100k-a-week. Silva views Cedric as a key signing. Story:

Sources: Fulham set to loan Arsenal's Cedric

Fulham are expected to complete the loan signing of Arsenal defender Cedric Soares this week, sources have told ESPN.

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#afc are considering reviving their interest in Houssem Aouar. No formal offer yet. Arsenal looking to offload midfielders first to clear space, help raise funds. Lyon thought to be willing to sell for around €25m. Other clubs interested. Story:

Sources: Arsenal eye Aouar but must offload first

Arsenal want to revive their pursuit of Lyon's Houssem Aouar but will need to offload players before making an offer, sources have told ESPN.

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Conceicao says during the game, Arteta "insulted my family" in Spanish.

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Column: Two Premier League footballers feel sufficiently unsafe not to do their job. In England. In 2019. Forget club allegiances. Where’s the outrage?

Arsenal duo feel unsafe to turn up for work - there should be outrage

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Walcott and Arteta sharing a few words and a warm embrace here.

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Vinai Venkatesham is on the ECA board. He was due to hold a fans' forum with Arsenal supporters tonight. That has now been postponed. Can't think why.

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#afc spokesman response: “Gunnersaurus is not extinct and will return to action when fans are allowed back at matches.”

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Arsenal’s PL game with Burnley moved to Sunday 23 January, 2pm kick-off following the postponement of their EFL Cup semi-final, first leg against Liverpool.

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Torreira writhing around in pain on the floor. Medics rushing on. Portsmouth fans singing: “You’re going home in a f***ing ambulance.”

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Per Mertesacker announces Jack Wilshere as Arsenal’s new U18s head coach. Adam Birchall also promoted to the U18s staff.

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Not confirmed but believe Ainsley Maitland-Niles is among the starters for Arsenal tonight.

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Arsenal confirm Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will miss tonight's game at Southampton due to "personal family reasons".

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Less than four minutes in and have heard Arteta communicate with Bellerin in Spanish, tell Ceballos "not too far" in English and shout in French "allez Laca!" as Lacazette chased a forward pass.

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On Zoom call with Arteta. Dropped the strongest hint yet that Aubameyang is staying. Also admitted the squad is imbalanced and the club remain active in the market with both ins and outs.

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Arsenal fans in good voice outside a pub opposite Newcastle train station.

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Arsenal players are out for training here.

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William Saliba is joining Nice on loan until the end of the season. No option to buy as Arsenal see him as a promising talent but the view is he needs more competitive games to get up to the required level.

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Arteta says Arsenal are still a major pull for possible new signings. Describes desire of top players to play for the club as "one of our biggest powers."

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4 years

Delighted to say that I’ve joined @ESPNFC as Senior Football Writer. Will be primarily focused on London’s Premier League clubs and the England national team. Looking forward to getting back out on the road for ESPN when Covid-19 allows. Hope everyone is staying safe.

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Emery: "Today, for me, the referees were with a big personality but it is not enough to make the best decisions in difficult actions in the box, for them [Spurs] and for us. VAR is coming for them."

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Rightly or wrongly, Arteta wants specific things from his No10 when he picks a formation with one. Smith Rowe has just gone off but no player on either team regained possession (6 times) more while he was on. Important to remember this in the context of the Ozil debate.

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The Palace fans' anti-VAR banner has disappeared for the time being...

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