Arsenal Aims to Shed ‘Nearly Team’ Label in Champions League

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal face a crucial moment — the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium this Tuesday. A Crucial Moment for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal The North London team continues to battle against their "Nearly Team" label — a stigma that emerged after several failures at critical moments. While the 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals was impressive, Arsenal still needs to prove their ability to secure trophies. Arsenal's Struggle with the 'Nearly Team' Stigma Despite their impressive performance against Real Madrid, Arsenal's ability to deliver in the crucial moments remains in question. Their victory in the quarterfinals has raised expectations, but it also adds pressure on the team to go all the way and secure their first Champions League title in nearly two decades. Key Players Leading Arsenal’s New Generation Bukayo Saka, the sole remaining player from their FA Cup triumph five years ago, now leads a new Arsenal generation alongside Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Martin Ødegaard — a talented squad yet to taste major success. "The dream is to win, to win the big trophies, and that's where we are," stated Arteta. "We've turned it around, and now it's time to win." Arsenal’s Trophy Drought and Rival Comparison Arsenal has collected only four FA Cup trophies since "The Invincibles" era two decades ago — significantly trailing their rivals like Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United, who have each amassed double-digit trophy counts.

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Arsenal Aims to Shed ‘Nearly Team’ Label in Champions League

Marselino Ferdinan Shines as Oxford U-21 Beat Luton Town

Marselino Ferdinan impressed once again with Oxford United U-21 as they visited Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, wearing the number 10 shirt as a starter. The young Oxford United U-21 side came out strong, taking the lead in the third minute. Louis Griffith made the most of the first opportunity, scoring with a curling shot that fooled the opposition goalkeeper. Despite Luton Town having a chance in the eighth minute, Oxford’s defense stood firm. Marselino Ferdinan then doubled his team’s lead in the 20th minute, finishing from close range after a pass from Kasway. Oxford United U-21 dominated the first half with a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.

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Marselino Ferdinan Cemerlang Saat Oxford U-21 Kalahkan Luton Town

Gen.G Valorant Coach Reveals Secret to Toppling Boom Esports

Following their decisive victory over Boom Esports in the semifinals of the VCT Pacific 2025 playoffs a few days ago, Gen.G Valorant coach Kim "HSK" Ha-seong revealed that his team had prepared a special strategy to overcome their opponents. Leading up to last Sunday’s clash (27/04), analysts and fans alike had braced for a nail-biting showdown. Both teams boasted evenly matched rosters and statistically comparable form, but Boom entered the match with slight favoritism due to their stellar group-stage performances. Gen.G delivered a stunning upset, however, sweeping the series in decisive fashion. The most surprising moment definitely came on Ascent—Boom’s signature map—where Gen.G showcased flawless execution to dismantle their rivals. This dominance drew admiration and questions from professionals, who were stunned by Gen.G’s convincing performance. Via Valo2Asia, HSK explained that they had rigorously trained for Ascent and ancknowledged it as one of Boom's favorite picks: “We used similar compositions until last week and anticipated the possibility of playing Ascent twice this week, so we focused a lot on practicing Ascent. We also knew Boom liked Ascent, so we prioritized it in our prep.” The result reinforces Gen.G’s reputation for 'never lose against the same team twice'. Earlier in the VCT Pacific 2025 group stage, they had suffered a heavy defeat against Boom in the first week. Gen.G has now secured their spot as one of two Pacific teams, alongside RRQ, advancing to Masters Toronto. Despite qualifying for the prestigious event, both teams said that they will push harder and aim for the VCT Pacific title.

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Rehan/Gloria Lose Dramatically to India in Sudirman Cup 2025

Indonesia mixed doubles pair Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja suffered a dramatic defeat against Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto from India in their opening match at the Sudirman Cup 2025 in Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium, China. Despite a strong start, where Rehan/Gloria won the first game 21-10 and led 19-16 in the decider, they lost 21-10, 18-21, 19-21. The Indonesian duo was dominant early on, leading 9-5, capitalizing on several mistakes from their opponents. They controlled the game, especially with Gloria’s sharp serves, which Kapila struggled to anticipate. However, the Indian pair bounced back in the second and third games, turning the match around despite a solid performance from Rehan/Gloria.

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Rehan/Gloria Kalah Dramatis dari India di Sudirman Cup 2025

Aston Martin Faces Dramatic Performance Drop in 2025 Season

Aston Martin's Performance Struggles in 2025 Aston Martin is experiencing a sharp decline in their Formula 1 performance during the 2025 season. The Silverstone-based team has only collected 10 points in the first five races — a stark contrast to their achievement two years ago when they secured four podiums and 102 points in the same period. Aston Martin's Decline Compared to Last Season Technical data shows that Aston Martin is the team with the lowest performance improvement compared to last season — gaining only an average of two and a half tenths compared to 2024. At the Jeddah Circuit, the AMR25 became the only car unable to surpass the previous year's lap time. Technical Data Shows Minimal Improvement "Can we get more out of the car? Yes, I think we can," said Andy Cowell, Aston Martin team principal after the Saudi Arabian GP. "There are many areas where we can get more out of the car. Is it enough to win races? No, but is it where we can push forward a bit more? Yes it is." Team Adjustments and Challenges The team has tried various technical approaches — from modifying the front wing design to balancing car setup. Fernando Alonso acknowledged that slow corners were the team's main weakness in the first four Grand Prix, along with occasional bouncing issues. Adrian Newey's Influence on Future Developments Although Adrian Newey joined the team last month, his focus won't be directed toward developing the 2025 car. However, his expertise is expected to help optimize the team's new facilities, including the wind tunnel that began operating around the Australian GP.

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