Minh Hieu

He signed the contract. Then came the letter.And suddenly, Bukayo Saka couldn’t speak. Arsenal’s golden boy, the face of the club’s future, the winger who has carried expectations on his shoulders for years — was left fighting back tears after putting pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him at the Emirates until 2030. But it wasn’t the cameras.It wasn’t the headlines.It wasn’t the money. It was his ... Read more

If you want the perfect modern footballer, Roberto Martínez says there’s only one name.Bernardo Silva. As uncertainty swirls around the Manchester City captain’s expiring contract, Portugal boss Roberto Martínez has delivered a glowing tribute that feels almost like a reminder — or perhaps a warning — to anyone doubting Silva’s value. On the latest episode of Sky Sports’ Stick to Football, Martínez didn’t just praise ... Read more

What if you could slow down football?What if the game moved just a fraction slower than everyone else sees it? Martin Ødegaard is trying to make that a reality. As Arsenal push toward a potentially historic season, their captain has turned to cutting-edge virtual reality technology — training at 120 per cent match speed — in a bid to sharpen his decision-making and reclaim peak form. Yes, 120 per cent. After a ... Read more