Not '7': Mkhitaryan's Arsenal Europa League Number Revealed
Update: With Arsenal submitting their Europa League squad, Mkhitaryan's Europa League number has been revealed and it's '77'.
Following his transfer to Arsenal, Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will wear two different numbers on the back of his shirt during the first six months at his new club - one in the Premier League and another one in Europe.
While it's a straight swap in the Premier League where he'll sport Alexis' former 7, it's not that easy in the Europa League. UEFA rules prohibit players from taking over numbers used by other players.
Mkhitaryan's Europa League number of Arsenal has not yet been announced, but taking a glance at Arsenal's squad list for the competition, possible options include 26, 36 and 42. Arsenal will take on Swedish outfit Ostersund in the Round of 32 next month.
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Nike Confirms Release of Gold Mercurial CR7 2026 World Cup Boots
Nike has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the highly anticipated, special-edition signature boot for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American sportswear giant will launch a spectacular all-gold Mercurial specifically designed for the Portuguese superstar. This exclusive release is scheduled to drop just before Portugal kicks off their opening group-stage match.
The decision to equip the forward in a striking all-gold colorway is a deliberate and symbolic tribute by the brand's design team. Speaking on the upcoming launch to The Athletic, Nike representative Odinga Nimako, a senior figure at Nike’s global football footwear team, explained the specific reasoning behind the glamorous aesthetic. "The fact that Ronaldo is playing his sixth World Cup, we wanted to celebrate the legacy he has set and the way he continues to add to his legacy," Nimako stated. "And there is no better color than gold to help do that."
It remains to be see if Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the golden boots in a match - we expect him to wear them in training only.
