In a football world where loyalty and long-term club affiliation are often celebrated, there are also players who forge their own unique path. One of them is Jefferson Louis, a striker from Great Britain, known for a career that would not even be possible in Football Manager.

The Englishman is an absolute cult player on the island, simply called the “Journeyman” – with 51 (!!!) club changes in 28 years, this nickname is well deserved. At 46, he has now officially ended his career and reached his final destination.

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The attacker, who scored goals for a total of 42 clubs, was never a star in the classical sense. He never played in the Premier League or even in the professional sphere. His legendary status was created through his incredible journey through the landscape of the lower English leagues.

Since 1996, Louis has played for clubs from the fifth to the tenth league until the recently expired season, including well-known names like Oxford United, Bristol Rovers, Wrexham, and Mansfield Town, but also dozens of smaller clubs like Wealdstone, Chesham United, or North Leigh.

His probably greatest career highlight was in 2002, when he headed Oxford United into the next round of the FA Cup, enabling a duel with Arsenal. The cult player learned about the draw against one of the biggest clubs in England, for which his fan heart had been beating since childhood, in the dressing room after the win.

Louis ripped off all his clothes live on local television, danced completely naked and drunk with joy on the table, and created a viral hit in a time when that wasn’t even called that yet. The cup match against the Gunners was lost 0-2, but for Louis, it was an unforgettable moment: “When we ran onto the pitch at Highbury, it was a really special moment. I went onto the field and both the Oxford and Arsenal fans were calling my name. I will never forget that,” he explained years later to ‘BBC Radio Oxford’. He also played against his great idol Thierry Henry. Which amateur player can claim that?

The “Journeyman” never really settled down during his career. There were seasons when he changed clubs up to six times. The ink had hardly dried before he was already signing with the next club.

However, despite the constant transfers between clubs and often only a few games per station, he was always in demand. Several managers brought him back more than once.

His active career may be over now, but he has already started a new chapter in the coaching sector. We are excited to see how many coats of paint he applies before the next change of scenery occurs.

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MIAMI — The 2025 CNL Finals highlight This Week in Concacaf, as four sides vie to be crowned champions of the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League.

Here’s what is on tap for the coming week:

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2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals

The 2025 CNL Finals kicks off on Thursday with two semifinal bouts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, USA.

The reigning, defending, and three-time champions, the United States, will meet Panama in the first encounter. Canada and Mexico will play in the second match of the night.

The two finalists will meet for the trophy on Sunday night at the same venue. The two losing semifinalists will meet in the third place match earlier in the evening.

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Before Barcelona can look ahead to their Champions League clash with Benfica next week, they first must get past Real Sociedad in La Liga.

Barcelona are coming off a thrilling 4–4 draw with Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. Hansi Flick’s men were disappointed not to leave the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys with a victory, though, after conceding two late goals.

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There is no time to dwell on the result with La Liga action swiftly approaching. The Catalans have not suffered a defeat in 2025 and surged to the top of the standings, surpassing both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. To keep their spot atop the table, Barcelona must collect all three points against a Real Sociedad side that defeated them back in November.

Flick will have almost his entire squad at his disposal for the La Liga clash; only Marc Bernal and Marc-André ter Stegen remain in the infirmary. Andreas Christensen, meanwhile, was given the green light to play, but has since suffered a new injury that rules him out until after the international break.

Here’s how Barcelona could lineup vs. Real Sociedad on Sunday, Mar. 2.

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Sociedad (4-2-3-1)

GK: Wojciech Szczęsny—Szczęsny remains Flick’s first-choice goalkeeper across all competitions.

RB: Jules Koundé—Koundé will look to put in a better performance on the right flank after he struggled against Atlético Madrid.

CB: Pau Cubarsí—The 18-year-old found the back of the net on Tuesday and won 100% of his tackles against Diego Simeone’s men.

CB: íñigo Martínez—Despite scoring in the Copa del Rey semifinals and the Champions League, the center back has yet to contribute in La Liga.

LB: Alejandro Balde—Balde is just one appearance away from playing his 115th game for the Catalans despite only being 21 years old.

DM: Frenkie de Jong—The Dutchman has become a staple in Flick’s midfield since returning from injury, but do not be surprised if he is rested for Marc Casadó.

DM: Pedri—The Spaniard will be relieved after finally breaking his goal drought.

RW: Lamine Yamal—No player in La Liga has more assists than Yamal.

AM: Gavi—Gavi is in line for the start after he only played 22 minutes in Barcelona’s last two matches.

LW: Raphinha—The Brazilian has recorded seven goals and eight assists in 2025 alone.

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‘I turned down Liverpool and Chelsea interest – now I could join Arsenal for £58million’

Ronald Araujo has reportedly told his Barcelona team-mates that he’s eyeing a January move to Arsenal amidst rumoured interest from Mikel Arteta, according to a report from Spain

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Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo – who already turned down rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.

The Uruguayan centre-back has become somewhat of a cult hero at the Catalan club in recent years thanks to his leadership and crunching challenges. Yet a hamstring injury has ruled him out for much of the season until now, with the 25-year-old finally making his long-awaited return in the 4-0 win over Barbastro last weekend.

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That means he is yet to win the trust of head coach Hansi Flick, with Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forming the German’s preferred central defensive partnership. Mundo Deportivo reports that Arsenal are lining up a January bid – something which Araujo is said to have told his team-mates in the Barcelona dressing room that he is strongly considering.

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Araujo is said to have grown ‘burnt out with various situations’ at Barcelona and his confession has ‘set off alarm bells’ with club bosses. Though the La Liga giants would be reluctant to accept a loan deal this winter, they would part ways with him if they receive a ‘very considerable and irresistible’ offer, according to the Spanish outlet.

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Araujo is now into the last 18 months of his contract, with talks over an extension at a standstill. Per Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants received an offer from Juventus this month which they rejected due to his importance to the squad. But the report also claimed they would entertain offers of around €70million (£58m).

Unlike Juventus, Arsenal possess enough financial muscle to pull off the move. Araujo is claimed to have always been “curious” about testing himself in the Premier League, with Mikel Arteta’s side playing a style of football suited to him. However, it is worth noting that Arsenal are well-stocked when it comes to defenders already, instead prioritising a world class striker this transfer window.

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Mikel Arteta has plenty of defenders to choose from already (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images )

Araujo’s rejection of a move to the Premier League in 2022, having been offered lucrative contracts by both Liverpool and Chelsea, will certainly endear him to the Gunners supporters should a transfer materialise. As per Sport, he turned the two English giants down when his previous deal was coming to an end, instead opting to sign a new contract worth less than what he would have earned in the Premier League.

Araujo refused to be drawn into speculation over his future during an interview with Cadena SER earlier this week, before confirming that discussions were ongoing over a possible extension at Barcelona.

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“We are talking with the club about my renewal,” he said. “But I am fully focused on playing again and getting minutes under my belt.”

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Inter Miami defeated Cavalier 1-0 in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 clash in a mixed bag performance.

Lionel Messi was rested once again being left out of the Herons squad in consecutive games. Inter Miami dominated possession for most of the game, but the team struggled to do much of substance with it in the first half.

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Cavalier shocked the entire Inter Miami constituency at Chase Stadium including players, staff and fans when Shaquille Stein scored from a set piece in the dying minutes of first half stoppage time. Though, the goal was ruled out for offside in the build-up giving the Herons a big reprieve.

It took Inter Miami 60 minutes to finally find the opener through Tadeo Allende. There was another lengthy VAR check, but fortunately for the Herons this one also went in their favor. Luis Suarez added a second in the 83rd minute.

The Herons take a two goal lead into the second leg looking to secure their spot in the quarterfinal. Next up: a clash with Charlotte FC in MLS where it’s expected Messi should return to the squad.

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