A long-serving figure has left Arsenal, bringing an end to a significant chapter in the club’s history. The departure was announced amidst a flurry of other football news, including updates on Téléfoot’s impending end and preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
The French football show Téléfoot will cease broadcasting after the 2025-2026 season, concluding a near 49-year run on TF1. Recent viewing figures demonstrate a decline in the program’s popularity, with the most recent edition attracting just 605,000 viewers – a 12% share and a drop of 3.2 points from the May 3rd broadcast. The final episode is scheduled for June 14th, with Grégoire Margotton set to present the last show.
Alongside this news, several other stories have emerged across European football. Ronaldinho is set to participate in the 2026 World Cup, while Ferland Mendy’s injury has been assessed, determining the length of his absence. An unnamed player has been omitted from Argentina’s preliminary World Cup squad.
Meanwhile, Monchi has returned to a sporting director role at a Spanish club, and Diego Simeone has been effusive in his praise of Barcelona. The referee appointed for the Champions League final is known to be a keen follower of Arsenal, adding an interesting dynamic to the fixture. This news of the Arsenal legend's departure comes as the club continues to build towards future success, and marks the end of an era for a figure deeply embedded in the club's fabric.
