Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

01 October saw Arsenal reach 100 straight games in all competitions without conceding more than twice. Which subsequently relegated team had been the last to put three past them, back in December 2023

A new European era begins

01 This season’s Champions League has seen the longest away day (6,900km) in the competition’s history, with Portugal’s Sporting hosting Kairat Almaty. What nation are the latter from? 02 Nikita Parri

Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal’s youngest-ever player, is flying the flag for the club’s Hale End academy. But isheready to deliver in the Premier League?

Saudi dominance dented