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- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Now or Never: FC Montfermeil' online from anywhere
A talent factory in eastern Paris, FC Montfermeil is an amateur club that punches well above its weight, its teams competing at various age levels with the likes of PSG, Lille and Lens. William Saliba cut his teeth at Henri Vidal Stadium and, over the course of a season, "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" documents the euphoric highs and crushing lows of the hopefuls aiming to emulate the Arsenal and France star. You can watch "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN. "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" premieres on Friday, June 20.• U.S. — Max• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free French grassroots soccer was having a moment long before PSG won the Champions League, but even then, only a minuscule number of top prospects will be offered a professional contract. "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" follows the richly talented under-17s, who are only just coming of age but are already fighting a losing battle. If they don't catch the eye of a major club this season, they'll have next to no hope of making it. It's not until you consider that Montfermeil is one of Paris' most deprived suburbs that you understand the juncture these kids are really standing at. One mistake is enough for a scout to go cold on a player, so not only must they perform at their very best in every single game — against equally gifted and hungry prospects — but they must also prepare for the worst, by acing their exams. The brutal truth is that the final, decisive rejection that's coming most of these young men's way will haunt them for the rest of their lives. Read on to see how you can watch "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" from anywhere in the world. Max is no. 1 on our best streaming services list for its vast, high-quality library, including all of HBO's prestige series like "Game of Thrones", "The Last of Us" and "Succession", plus recent offerings among the best Max shows such as "House of the Dragon", "A Minecraft Movie" and "The White Lotus". Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your usual subscription? You can still stream "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — Max, for instance — and watch "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" online. To access "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" in Canada you will need Crave which includes the majority of HBO content. Plans begin at CA$9.99/month for the mobile version with the premium ad-free coming in at $22.99/month. Those traveling outside of Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as usual. Our favorite is NordVPN. There's no confirmed broadcast slot for "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" in the U.K. yet, but if you're an American currently across the pond you can still catch the docuseries by using a VPN, such as NordVPN. Despite Max recently becoming available in Oz, there are currently no plans to air "Now or Never: FC Montfermeil" in Australia, but if you're Down Under from the U.S., you can catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN. Episode 1: June 20, 2025 Episode 2: June 27, 2025 Episode 3: July 4, 2025 Episode 4: July 11, 2025 Episode 5: July 18, 2025
CNA
06-06-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Locked In: Gabriel extends Arsenal stay as Gunners plot next title push
LONDON :Arsenal's Brazilian defensive rock Gabriel Magalhaes committed his future to the north London club until 2029 on Friday, extending a partnership that has become the cornerstone of manager Mikel Arteta's English Premier League title-chasing project. The 27-year-old centre back, whose existing deal ran until 2027, has proven indispensable since his 27 million pounds ($36.53 million) move from Lille in 2020, with the club's recent title challenge crumbling precisely when injury forced him to the sidelines. "I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I've learned a lot," Gabriel said after putting pen to paper at Emirates Stadium. "I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club, too." Gabriel's partnership with William Saliba has blossomed into one of the Premier League's most formidable defensive pairings since 2022, providing the foundation for Arsenal's resurgence as title contenders. His aerial prowess has also made him a persistent threat from set-pieces. The Brazilian's true value to Arsenal became painfully apparent during the final two months of the 2024-25 campaign when a hamstring injury derailed the Gunners' charge. Without their defensive lynchpin, Arsenal's title challenge disintegrated, and Paris St Germain ended their Champions League dreams in the semi-finals. Gabriel's recommitment represents a significant boost for Arteta's squad building. "I'm so proud to sign a new contract," Gabriel added. "I love the supporters, my team-mates, I love this stadium. We continue together for the future." With 210 appearances already under his belt, Gabriel's extended stay suggests Arsenal's defensive foundation is now secured for their next chapter of trophy hunting. ($1 = 0.7391 pounds)
New York Times
06-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
‘Big Gabi' has his big contract and his commitment is a blessing to Arsenal and the club's hierarchy
One of the most memorable sights of last season was the body language of Gabriel when Arsenal won a corner. He psyched himself up, tuned in and got deep into the zone. It was as if a switch flicked in his head: 'this is it, this is my domain, nothing and nobody will stop me.' He appeared to go into some kind of hyper focus, where mind and muscle found a special gear and he was ready to lock onto the flight of the ball and bulldoze through anything to get there. Advertisement His dead-ball mania was symbolic of how the player universally known around the club as Big Gabi has grown during his five years (so far) at Arsenal. It has been an evolution, from the raw and sometimes reckless defender, brimming with ambition and physicality, to a focused and more complete leader of the back line. He has added refinement and clarity, as well as extra dominance, and a love for attacking set pieces, to his defensive qualities. The biggest reflection of his improvement is the way that last season his influence was at the very least the equal of William Saliba. Arguably, at times, it superseded the excellence of his A-list centre-back partner. The Saliba-Gabriel partnership is a bedrock for this Arsenal side. They complement each other beautifully. Gabriel's imposing season was derailed in April when he suffered a hamstring tear that required surgery. It is always a boost for an injured player to feel the reassurance and belief of the club when they are away from the group and cut off from the best part of the their job. Players live for playing matches, for competition. Arsenal showed the esteem in which he is held with a contract extension until 2029. It should guarantee he gives his peak years to Arsenal. He arrived in 2020 at the age of 22 for €26m (£21.9m; $29.8m at current rates), and all being well will be there comfortably into his thirties. Pound for pound, in terms of value for money, his has been one of the most rewarding transfers of the Arteta era. As he himself says, 'I'm so proud of myself, it's an amazing journey, and I'm so happy to continue it. I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club, too.' There are a bunch of important Arsenal players whose contracts follow a similar timing track, including Bukayo Saka, Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli. Gabriel was the first to commit to a new contract during the last round of negotiations, and is the first to do so this summer. That means something. The certainty with which he wants to be at the club, the value he puts on that, is a blessing for Arteta and the extended hierarchy at Arsenal. There is a significant sliding doors moment in Gabriel's time at Arsenal. During the summer of 2023, his head was jumbled by talk of the kind of crazy windfall being offered by the Saudi Pro League. Come back a moment, if you will, to the first three games of the 2023-24 season. The Saliba-Gabriel duo had established itself during the previous campaign, but as the team-sheet came out for the opening game against Nottingham Forest, Gabriel was demoted to the bench, with Thomas Partey used as a makeshift right back as the back four were juggled to play without the big Brazilian. It was noticeably weird. Gabriel came on for the last four minutes. Advertisement It was the same again for the next two matches. He was granted 20 minutes against Crystal Palace, but was left kicking his heels as an unused sub as Arsenal conceded a lead late on against Fulham, the kind of situation in the box Gabriel likes to deal with. In hindsight, given Arsenal missed out on the league by two points, that goal and his absence remains a moment to regret. The situation needed patience and delicate handling. Leaving Gabriel out was a combination of reminding him of Arsenal's expectations and some space to let him work through things in his own mind. Fortunately, the Saudi distraction disappeared and Gabriel reintegrated with his usual winning mentality. That was forged in boyhood. Gabriel left his home town of Sao Paulo at the age of 13 to join Avai, based in Florianopolis some 700km south. It is 13 hours away by bus. It took courage to leave home and relocate at such a young age. He made his debut aged 18 against Gremio, and scored a last-minute equaliser with his head. Classic Gabriel, right from the start. One year later he was off to Europe to join Lille, where had to bide his time to make an impact, and once he did he enhanced his reputation as a young defender of great heart and promise. That led him to Arsenal, where he became Mikel Arteta's first meaningful signing. He made his debut on the opening day of the 2020-21 season, in which he scored, too, against Fulham, and only one other player from the squad that day remains at the club — Saka was a teen watching from the bench. Now five years on and counting, Gabriel has become one of the team's leaders. He is the most vocal member of the defence, has the speed to react to changing situations and he has learned how to be cleverly aggressive. He has grown into his role as someone who looks after the team rather than just himself acting on instinct. Arsenal must be hoping his is the first of many key renewals this summer. (Top photo by Justin Setterfield via Getty Images)
NBC Sports
05-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch France vs Spain live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
A place in the UEFA Nations League final is on the line on Thursday (3 pm ET) when France and Spain, winners of the last two Nations League titles, clash in semifinal no. 2 in Stuttgart, Germany. MORE — 2026 World Cup qualifying hub | Premier League prize money list The winner will face Portugal, the only other nation with a Nations League trophy to their name, in the final at Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday (2:45 pm ET). Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 68th-minute winner as Portugal came back from a goal behind to beat Germany in Munich on Wednesday. Portugal won the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019, followed by France in 2021 and Spain in 2023. As many as six recently crowned European (club) champions could see the field on Thursday, with five Paris Saint-Germain players in Didier Deschamps' France squad and one, Fabian Ruiz, expected to start for Spain. The last six days, since PSG thrashed Inter Milan in the final on Saturday and paraded the Champions League trophy from the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe on Sunday, must have been an incredible whirlwind for the likes of Ousmane Dembele, birthday boy (on Tuesday) Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola — now likely to be used as second-half substitutes in another European semifinal. Even more interesting is the situation surrounding Lucas Hernandez, who started just four of 14 games for PSG from April onward but could be thrust into the starting XI against Spain with William Saliba not in the squad due to a hamstring injury. Hernandez played just 372 of 1,260 minutes down the stretch and only came on in the final once PSG were 4-0 ahead, now he's going to find himself one-on-one with 17-year-old future (current?) best player in the world Lamine Yamal, who was downright brilliant in the Champions League knockouts for Barcelona and put up 18 goals, 16 assists in all competitions — again, at the age of 17. How to watch France vs Spain live, stream link and start time Kick off time: 3 pm ET Thursday (June 5) Venue: MHPArena — Stuttgart, Germany How to watch, TV channel: FS1 France team news, focus OUT: William Saliba (hamstring - not in squad), Jules Kounde (hamstring - not in squad), Eduardo Camavinga (knee - not in squad) Spain team news, focus OUT: Rodri (knee - not in squad), Ferran Torres (appendicitis - not in squad), Dani Carvajal (torn ACL - not in squad), Aymeric Laporte (not in squad), Pau Torres (not in squad) France vs Spain prediction France will struggle with the athleticism and pressure of Spain's midfield, which could spell a long day for the unfamiliar partnership of Hernandez and Ibrahima Konate. France 2-4 Spain.
Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal snubbed by Roma star as Mikel Arteta forced into transfer rethink
Arsenal are looking to provide competition to William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes in defence, with Evan Ndicka a top target, but the Ivory Coast international has reportedly handed a blow to Mikel Arteta Roma star Evan Ndicka is set to snub a move to Arsenal, with the defender happy in the Italian capital after becoming one of the club's "immovable" players. Ndicka was an ever-present for Roma in the 2024-25 Serie A season, starting all 38 games as they finished fifth in the table under boss Claudio Ranieri. The 25-year-old put in some solid displays at the back and has been linked with some top clubs across Europe. Arsenal are thought to be leading the way for his signature as they look to add competition alongside William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. But Ndicka has turned down a chance to move to Mikel Arteta 's side in favour of staying with Roma, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport. Even if Ndicka was interested in pursuing a move, any transfer would prove difficult because Roma see him as indispensable - highlighting him as one of eight "immovable" stars this summer. Roma have decided that Ndicka is not for sale - along with Mile Svilar, Gianluca Mancini, Manu Kone, Niccolo Pisilli, Angelino, Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule. The report says Ndicka is a "essential point of reference" and one of the "two pillars" of their defence with Mancini. The club will want him to stay put as they look to attract a new manager following the departure of Ranieri. The report claims the player wants to continue his excellent form at the club, despite the team missing out on Champions League football. Ndicka is an Ivory Coast international with 20 caps for his country. He has featured 82 times for Roma since joining them in 2023. He previously turned out for Eintracht Frankfurt, where he played 183 games, having started his career with French side Auxerre. Ndicka has previously spoken out about his future, insisting last month that he was committed to Roma - at least until the end of his contract. "I'm not pretending that I don't see the rumours,' Ndicka told L'Equipe. "But I have respect in Rome and I respect them. I have three years remaining on my contract, we will see what happens later." In addition to defence, Arsenal boss Arteta is desperately looking to upgrade his forward options. Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are two of his major targets after being left without a recognised No 9 for the season. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
