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      From the Queen’s love of Arsenal to King Charles being a surprise BURNLEY fan: Who are the Royals’ football teams?

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      THOUGH Royals are supposed to remain politically neutral, there’s no decree that stops them from showing their bias towards their chosen football teams.Prince William isn’t shy to express his love for Aston Villa and can be found punching the air at home and away games at the sight of a goal.
      The Queen with former Arsenal manager Arsene WengerCredit: Getty
      William is also the President of the English FA, and in the summer of 2021, like most around the country he roared the Three Lions on as they came close to winning their first major tournament since 1966.
      King Charles III also likes teams in claret and has a VIP season ticket at Burnley.
      But there’s still mystery surrounding who the late Queen Elizabeth II supported.
      It had been widely reported The Queen was a West Ham fan, continuing the royal obsession with clubs in a certain shade of purple.
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      However, Arsenal are also said to have had a special place in Her Majesty’s heart.
      And despite trying to stay neutral, The Queen let slip who she supported on a number of occasions.
      So, who do the Royals support?
      North or East London, Your Majesty?
      Mystery still surrounds who Queen Elizabeth II supported.
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      The longest-serving monarch in British history was sure to have seen the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to top-flight football.
      And if reports are correct, The Queen, like many Arsenal fans endured an 18-year league trophy drought up until her death last Thursday, and watched on as Arsene Wenger’s glorious 22-year reign come to a bitter end in 2018.
      Former Arsenal midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has insisted that the late Queen was an Arsenal fan.
      The Queen once invited Arsenal to Buckingham Palace in 2007.
      Fabregas claims Her Majesty told him of her love for Arsenal.
      He told Spanish radio: “It seems the Queen follows football and she told us she was an Arsenal fan.
      “She appeared to definitely know who I was and we exchanged a few special words.”
      The Evening Standard also quoted a royal source at the time who said: “Her Majesty has been fond of Arsenal for over 50 years.”
      The Queen met Arsenal’s players in 2007 at Buckingham PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Ex-Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas (left) says The Queen admitted to being an Arsenal fanCredit: Getty
      A minute’s silence was held last Thursday in Zurich ahead of the second half of Arsenal’s Europa League gameCredit: Getty
      However, The Queen also has ties to West Ham.
      The Queen is said to have openly expressed her support for West Ham at Buckingham Palace in a chat with staff.
      Like many Hammers fans who wince at the mentioning of bitter rivals Millwall, The Queen involved herself in a conversation with staff after one revealed he was a supporter of the South London club.
      The Mirror quote a Windsor Castle source as saying: “The Queen has never wanted people to know who she supports because she wants to be seen to be neutral.
      “But she gave up her secret after overhearing one of her staff members saying he was a Millwall fan and was talking to another member of staff about the derby between West Ham and their arch rivals.
      “They were quite shocked – after all, she’s not exactly your typical West Ham fan.”
      The Queen also had an admiration for legendary West Ham boss Ron Greenwood.
      She also presented England and West Ham icon Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy following the 1966 World Cup final win at Wembley over West Germany.
      The Queen with ex-West Ham and England ace Joe Cole at Upton ParkCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Queen Elizabeth II presenting England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966 after the World Cup final win over West GermanyCredit: AP:Associated Press
      West Ham fans belted out God Save the Queen before kick-off against FCSB last ThursdayCredit: Rex
      King Charles Burn-ed by relegation
      King Charles III revealed he was a fan of Burnley in 2012.
      He was handed a VIP season ticket and invited to watch his favourite team from the Directors’ Box after speaking highly of the club at a dinner for the British Asian Trust at Windsor Castle.
      King Charles, 73, who had been doing charity work in the area, said: “A consortium of my charities, including the British Asian Trust, has been working in Burnley.
      “Hence, some of you asked this evening whether I support a British football club and I said ‘yes – Burnley’.
      “And people have responded, ‘Burnley?’ Oh yes, because Burnley has been through some very challenging times and I’m trying to find ways of helping to regenerate and raise aspirations and self-esteem in that part of the world.
      “My charities have been working there together to demonstrate that an integrated approach can produce the best dividends.”
      And The King was undoubtedly upset when Burnley faced yet more “challenging times” when they were relegated from the Premier League last season.
      But the Clarets could make a swift return to the top flight after a positive start to the Championship season.
      Although, King Charles may not get much time to watch Burnley after taking up his new role.
      King Charles admitted to supporting Burnley in 2012Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The King has a VIP season ticket at the Championship clubCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Royal Villan
      Prince William is a Royal Villan and he isn’t shy of showing his allegiance to the historic Midlands club.
      The Prince of Wales, 40, attends Aston Villa games when he has time, and can be seen punching the air from home and away grounds as the goals fly in for his team.
      Today’s Villa are a shadow of the European Cup-winning Villa of old.
      But William is glad to be aboard the “emotional rollercoaster” of supporting a mid-table team.
      He said: “I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments.
      “Aston Villa’s always had a great history.
      “I have got friends of mine who support Aston Villa and one of the first FA Cup games I went to was Bolton v Aston Villa back in 2000. Sadly, Villa went on to lose to Chelsea.”
      William attended his first Villa game aged 11.
      Appearing on That Peter Crouch Podcast in 2020, he revealed: “I sat there among all the Villa fans and I loved it and thought the atmosphere was great.
      “I felt a real connection with the club and I felt Villa was a very proud Midlands club and it felt very special.”
      Prince William can be seen passionately cheering Villa on from the standsCredit: Rex Features
      William celebrating in the stands with former footballer John Carew (right) after Villa’s El Ghazi scores his side’s first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship Play-off final at Wembley StadiumCredit: PA:Press Association
      William handing the 2015 FA Cup final trophy to Arsenal, who beat his beloved Villa 4-0 at WembleyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Prince William has also been President of the FA for over a decade.
      The Royal took over the role in May 2006.
      William is a regular at FA Cup finals, whether Villa are contesting it or not.
      The future King has also used his position to publicly condemn racism in football.
      Mental health in football has been another initiative Prince William has advocated for in his role.
      In May 2020, William took part in a special BBC documentary titled Prince William, Football, and Mental Health.
      William, alongside wife Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, and son Prince George, roared the Three Lions on last summer at the Euros.
      William could be seen punching the air as England reached the Wembley final against Italy.
      Luke Shaw’s early opener against the Italians got a Royal reaction.
      However, Gareth Southgate’s side went on to lose on penalties – denying the Three Lions a major tournament win.
      William reacting to England’s Euros Round of 16 win over Germany at WembleyCredit: Getty
      Red-faced Prince William, alongside Prince George and Princess of Wales Kate after Luke Shaw’s Euro 2020 final openerCredit: The Sun
      William is getting Prince George into football at an early ageCredit: Reuters
      Pain in the Ars
      Prince Harry seems to be more of a rugby guy.
      But he let slip that he was an Arsenal fan when he refused to talk about the Gunners’ Champions League 5-1 drubbing by Bayern Munich in 2017.
      Harry made his views clear on his embattled football team at an England rugby training session.
      The 37-year-old pulled a face when asked about who he supported.
      As he chatted to sports coach Jack Gair, 19, the Royal asked which football team he supported.
      “Man U,” said Jack, who asked the same of Harry.
      “Arsenal,” said Harry and before the teen could say anything more, he put up his hand to signal stop, grimaced and said: “I know. Let’s not talk about it.”
      And when conducting charity work with local children at the New Zealand government house in Wellington a few years back he was heard saying “most of the royal family are Arsenal fans”.
      Prince Harry visiting Manchester CityCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Arsenal fan Prince Harry playing panna knockout football in 2016Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Blue is the colour
      Kate Middleton, like husband William, is enduring an “emotional rollercoaster” as a Chelsea fan.
      The Blues’ new owner Todd Boehly brutally sacked Champions League-winning boss Thomas Tuchel and replaced him with Graham Potter after a poor start to the season.
      The Princess of Wales revealed she was a Chelsea fan at the Anna Freud Centre Christmas party.
      Middleton bonded with one little boy, Rjay Bryan, over their support of the West London club.
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      As quoted by Hello Magazine, Bryan said: “We high fived because she supports Chelsea and I support Chelsea.
      The magazine also claim Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, is a keen Chelsea fan – which could be where the influence came from.
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      Arsenal in huge blow as youth guru Yousuf Sajjad quits club after helping Mikel Arteta and Edu snap-up emerging talent

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      TALENT spotter Yousuf Sajjad is leaving Arsenal at the end of this month.The Gunners’ head of emerging talent joined from Chelsea three years ago and has left a strong impression in North London.
      Yousuff Sajjad is leaving Arsenal for pastures newCredit: https://www.instagram.com/yousuff_sajjad/?hl=en
      Sajjad has been responsible for the club’s development sides between Under-17 and Under-23 level and has overseen a huge uptick in results.
      According to The Athletic, Sajjad handed in his notice earlier this month and will leave at the end of September.
      They add that he has left to join another club, and will begin his new job on October 1.
      Sajjad worked primarily with technical director Edu and academy manager Per Mertesacker – as well as head of talent identification Lee Herron.
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      From being close to the PL2’s relegation spots when Sajjad arrived, Arsenal currently find themselves top of the table following four wins and a draw to start the season.
      The Gunners also managed a third-placed finish last term.
      Sajjad has been responsible for a number of young signings including Mika Biereth and Salah Oulad M’Hand.
      However, Arsenal were disappointed to lose Omari Hutchinson at the end of last season.
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      The promising attacker opted to join Chelsea and, aged 18, is now playing for the Blues’ Under-21s.
      Hutchinson experienced defeat when he faced his old side in a PL2 clash last month.
      The young Blues were thumped 4-1 by Arsenal at Meadow Park, with James Olayinka, Khayon Edwards, Charles Sagoe Jr and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji getting on the scoresheet.
      Salah Oulad M’Hand is among the promising youngsters recruited by SajjadCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal consider January loan transfer for Marquinhos if Arteta is able to sign new winger

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      ARSENAL are still considering a January loan deal for teenage prodigy Marquinhos.But the 19-year-old Brazilian winger will only be allowed to leave if manager Mikel Arteta can sign another winger in the next transfer window.
      Arsenal star Marquinhos could be set for a loan move in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      And the club has already decided that Marquinhos’ long-term future will be at the Emirates following his flying start to life in English football.
      Arsenal had originally planned to allow the unknown rookie to spend all of this season on loan with a European club following his £3million summer arrival from Sao Paulo.
      But they quickly changed their minds when they saw how quickly he acclimatised to training with Arteta’s senior squad.
      And it is not just his fellow Brazilians and Portuguese speakers who have been singing his praises.
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      He has also become one of the most popular players with Arsenal’s home grown youngsters despite his lack of English.
      It was Marquinhos’ instant impact which convinced Arteta that he could afford to do without £72million record signing Nicolas Pepe, who has been allowed to sign for Nice on loan.
      And he quickly justified his manager’s faith with a goal and an assist on his debut in last week’s 2-1 Europa League victory away to Zurich.
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      Now Arteta must decide whether Marquinhos will get enough game time playing in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions and coming off the bench in Premier League games when required.
      And if he decides that the player needs more regular football to gain experience, he could still be loaned out in the New Year. More

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      Denmark striker Jonas Wind begs Arsenal to sign him in ‘dream’ transfer just months after joining Wolfsburg

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      DENMARK striker Jonas Wind has admitted he wants to play for Arsenal, just months after moving to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. Wind, 23, joined the Bundesliga outfit from FC Copenhagen in January but following his five league goals last season, he has got off to a nightmare start this season.
      Jonas Wind has five goals in 15 caps for DenmarkCredit: Getty
      The 6ft 2″ forward suffered a hamstring injury off the bench in the first league game for the club.
      But despite this, he is not allowing the injury to affect his long-term goals.
      In an interview with Bulinews.com Wind revealed sealing a transfer to the Gunners would be a “dream” come true.
      He said: “If we look into the future, Arsenal would be a dream destination for me, as it has always been my favourite club.
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      “In general, I think the Premier League is the best league in the world, and it would be exciting to play there.”
      However, he did preface this by saying he was happy at the club since his move and currently had no intention of leaving.
      Mikel Arteta currently has Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to compete for the central striker position at Arsenal.
      Although, given how squad building works in the modern game and the high turnover of players many clubs see, a spot could soon become available.

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      Wind added: “But as I said, that’s not what I’m focusing on at the moment.
      “I’m doing well here in Wolfsburg, it’s a good club for me, and the Bundesliga is a great league to play in.” More

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      Arsenal fans see bright side as Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel and Martinelli are all snubbed from Brazil squad

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      ARSENAL fans have seen the bright side after three of their Brazilian first-team stars were left out of the national team set-up.Defender Gabriel, as well as attackers Gabriel Jesus and Martinelli were missing from Tite’s Brazil squad.
      Jesus and Martinelli were snubbed by Brazil boss TiteCredit: Getty
      Defender Gabriel also didn’t receive a call-up with Brazil stacked with qualityCredit: PA
      Brazil will play Ghana, followed by Tunisia at the end of September to help prepare for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
      Tite selected 11 other Premier League stars.
      Alisson, Ederson, Thiago Silva, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta, Casemiro, Fabinho, Fred, Antony, Roberto Firmino and Richarlison were all called up.
      Despite the three Arsenal Gabriel’s being left out, fans are seeing the positives.
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      Arsenal fans would rather see their players stay injury-free, with the North London club currently sat top of the Premier League.
      One fan tweeted: “I hate our players going and risking injury at international friendlies. I’m so happy they’re staying!”

      Another said: “Nice little rest for them with the congested fixtures list.”
      While others are suggesting their’s a conspiracy against the Gunners.
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      A fan said: “If Antony is included and Richarlison, there’s a conspiracy going on.”
      Arsenal’s next outing may come next week in the Europa League after this weekend’s league fixtures were postponed following the death of The Queen, aged 96.
      After talks between bosses and government officials, the decision has been made to abandon the scheduled programme.
      A Prem meeting and a call between sport bodies and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport took place this morning.
      The Government informed sport bodies that they were under no obligation to cancel scheduled games.
      But the decision has been made to call off the weekend’s Premier League and EFL matches More

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      ‘I can’t say no to Arsenal’ – Shakhtar star Mykhaylo Mudryk reveals Premier League transfer dream amid Gunners interest

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      ARSENAL transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk has admitted he “couldn’t say no” to the Gunners if they tried to sign him.The Shakhtar Donetsk winger, 21, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates.
      Mudryk was linked with Arsenal throughout the summerCredit: Getty
      And he hit the headlines once more on Tuesday night with a stunning performance for the Ukrainian outfit in the Champions League.
      Mudryk scored and assisted two more as Shakhtar thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 in Germany.
      His fine form comes after Arsenal reportedly agreed personal terms with him towards the end of the summer window.
      However, they failed to complete a deal and will now have to wait until at least January.
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      But Mudryk has claimed he would have to take the opportunity in North London if it arose.
      Speaking to CBS Sports, he said: “My dream is to play in Premier League, of course.
      “Arsenal is a very good team, very good manager – so from my side, I can’t say no to Arsenal!”
      He added: “But a transfer is not just up to my decision.”
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      Mudryk scored two goals and assisted nine in 19 appearances for Shakhtar Donetsk last season.
      He has also already played five times for the Ukraine national team.
      Along with Arsenal, Mudryk’s impressive form has attracted interest from Sevilla. More

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      Walcott shares ‘lovely memory’ of Arsenal meeting The Queen and time Eboue made her laugh with hilarious dog offer

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      THEO WALCOTT shared a “lovely memory” of Arsenal meeting The Queen and time Emmanuel Eboue made her laugh. Her Majesty invited Arsene Wenger’s side to Buckingham Palace in 2007 after she was unable to cut the ribbon on the club’s newly-constructed Emirates Stadium.
      Arsenal visited Buckingham Palace in 2007Credit: Getty

      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry introduced The Queen to his team-mates, including Walcott and Eboue.
      A video on the day has been shared on Twitter, and Walcott replied: “Lovely memory this.”
      Former Arsenal defender Eboue once recalled how he made The Queen chuckle with an offer to care for her dogs.
      He told The Telegraph in 2016: “We went there and Thierry Henry said to me: ‘Please, Emmanuel, this is Buckingham Palace, it’s the Queen’s house, don’t do anything.’
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      “‘No problem,’ I said. ‘Don’t worry.’ So the Queen came in and went along shaking each player’s hand.
      “After she’d finished I saw all her corgis so I said, ‘Ma’am, Ma’am’.
      “She turned back and asked, ‘How are you?’ and I said, ‘Ma’am, I am OK thank you but, please, I don’t want to be a footballer anymore.’
      “‘I want to look after your dogs. I want to take them for walks, wash them, feed them. I want to be a dog carer.’
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      “The Queen, honestly, she was laughing. Prince Philip was laughing, too. All the team were laughing.”
      Arsenal’s trip to Buckingham Palace has resurfaced following the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II.
      Her passing was confirmed on Thursday, September 8 as the Royal Family confirmed the news.
      A short statement yesterday read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
      “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
      Queen Elizabeth II meets ex-Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood and Arsene WengerCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Arsenal starlet Marquinhos burst into TEARS after netting minutes into Gunners debut in Europa league vs Zurich

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      ARSENAL star Marquinhos burst into tears as he celebrated a debut goal for Arsenal on a sombre night in Zurich.The brilliant Brazilian moved to the Gunners from Sao Paulo in his homeland this summer.
      Marquinhos needed just 16 minutes to get off the mark for ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      The Brazilian teen then burst into tears as he celebrated his strikeCredit: BT Sport

      Despite initially being placed in Arsenal’s youth set-up, the 19-year-old winger has impressed boss Mikel Arteta.
      That led to the teen ace being called up to the senior side to face FC Zurich in the Europa League last night.
      And Marquinhos needed just 16 minutes to make an impression as he fired his team into the lead in Switzerland during their 2-1 win at Zurich.
      He made the perfect run towards the back post to meet and fire home Eddie Nketiah’s cross after a swift counter-attack.
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      Marqunhos raced straight towards the corner flag to celebrate and fell to his knees.
      His team-mates soon swamped him, but the emotional ace could not stop the tears of happiness – before the news of The Queen’s death led to a minute’s silence before the start of the second half.
      Gooners absolutely loved the emotion shown by Marquinhos as they took to social media.
      One wrote: “OMG! What a finish. Marquinhos is crying. Beautiful.”
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      A fellow fan commented: “Marquinhos is crying! LOOK HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO HIM.”
      Another wrote: “Marquinhos is actually crying because he’s scored a belter on his debut.
      “I think I’ve found myself a new favourite here.”
      While another tweeted: “Marquinhos started crying after he scored, I love this boy already.” More