Š. Gabriel
Slovan Liberec · UEFA Nations League · Defender · #32 · Czechia · 24 yrs
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Passing Totti and Huntelaar: How Gabriel Martinelli just rewrote the World Cup history books
In the middle of a closely contested match, Gabriel Martinelli scored a crucial goal to lead Brazil to the Round of 16. As a result, the 25-year-old star rewrote the World Cup record books, surpassing Francesco Totti, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, and several other stars as scorers of last-minute goals. Brazil have one of the best rosters at the 2026 World Cup, securing their place in the Round of 16. While Vinícius Jr. and Rayan are the starters, Gabriel Martinelli emerged as the national team’s unexpected hero against Japan. In the middle of a closely contested match, he came off the bench and scored the winning goal. As a result, Martinelli rewrote World Cup history, surpassing Francesco Totti, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, and several other players. Gabriel Martinelli has scored the latest goal in World Cup history, excluding extra time. After scoring in the 95th minute against Paraguay, he has surpassed Francesco Totti, Nacer Chadli, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Edgar Davids, and Stephen Eustáquio, who made up the list in that order, according to MisterChip, a well-known soccer statistician, via X. Unlike Totti, Chadli, Huntelaar, Davis, and Eustáquio, Gabriel Martinelli is a regular substitute for Brazil. So far at the 2026 World Cup, he has played just 77 minutes across four matches. Despite that, he has proven to be one of the most decisive wingers in the world, making the most of every opportunity he gets. With Ivory Coast or Norway as Brazil’s possible opponents, he could have a bigger role in his second World Cup appearance. Gabriel Martinelli did not arrive at the 2026 World Cup as an undisputed starter for Arsenal. During his team’s historic season, he played 53 matches, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists. Although he delivered solid performances, he had to share minutes with Leandro Trossard. Therefore, he now has a great opportunity to establish his talent with Brazil at the tournament, aiming to become one of the team’s stars in the near future. Gabriel Martinelli #22 of Brazil celebrates with teammates after the 2-1 win. Gabriel Martinelli faces tough fight for Brazil starting spot Since Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival at Brazil, Vinícius Jr. has been the team’s most important player, enjoying creative freedom. Because of this, he is usually an undisputed starter, playing the full 90 minutes and leaving Gabriel Martinelli with few opportunities to play. However, Martinelli would have to adapt to any attacking position if he wants more playing time, making his situation much more difficult. With no place on the wings, Martinelli would have to compete with Lucas Paquetá and Neymar for a spot as the attacking midfielder. Unlike them, he would allow Vinícius the freedom to drift inside while he occupies the flank. As a result, Brazil would gain numerical superiority in attack, which is ideal against defensive teams. Nevertheless, he may not start throughout the tournament, as he is not even the second-choice option in several positions. In case he manages to score another goal or provide key assists, Martinelli could force Ancelotti to rethink his tactical approach. However, he would have very few minutes to achieve that, meaning he would need standout performances against Norway or Ivory Coast, depending on the result.
Brazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts
Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be inexplicable but the Carlo Ancelotti method that worked at Real Madrid is working again: stay in games and eventually either opponents will make a mistake or brilliant players will do something brilliant.Brazil were 1-0 down at half-time and struggling. Their earliest exit form a World Cup seemed entirely possible. Five players in the Brazil starting lineup were aged over 30, five of the six defensive players – and they looked it. Japan were quicker, slicker, sharper and more imaginative. But the introduction of Endrick and a change of shape and approach at half-time changed everything. Brazil started slinging crosses into the box and Japan wobbled. Casemiro, barely a pedestrian in the first half, headed the equaliser and, deep into stoppage time, Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in the winner. Continue reading...
Atletico reject Juventus Sorloth bid as Bianconeri enquire for Arsenal & Chelsea duo Jesus and Jackson
Juventus’ summer striker search is intensifying on multiple fronts, with the club accelerating their pursuit of Alexander Sorloth while simultaneously making enquiries for Gabriel Jesus and Nicolas ...
Arsenal so close and growing – but this was still a missed opportunity
Arsenal’s players stood there as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated. Myles Lewis-Skelly shook his head. Kai Havertz was still in discussions with the referee. Declan Rice and Gabriel applauded, almost forcing themselves to watch as their penance.
PSG hold on to Champions League title after dramatic shootout win over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain won a second consecutive Champions League title on Saturday after edging Arsenal in a tense final that went all the way to a penalty shootout. Kai Havertz had fired Arsenal into a sixth-minute lead, but PSG's Ousmane Dembélé equalised from the spot before Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both missed for the Gunners in a dramatic finale. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
'Let's get comfortable at the top... 10/10' - season report card
Honourable mentions must go to Gabriel's late winner at St James' Park, Eberechi Eze's hat-trick against Spurs. To turn defending your own goal with a narrow lead in the last minute of stoppage time into a sure goal over that distance is pure football magic. Outstanding performers this season have been: Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel and David Raya.
