The rise and fall of Arsène Wenger: An insider’s account of how the historic success of Arsenal’s greatest manager ultimately contained the seeds of his own downfall.

Arsene Wenger has revealed the timing of the decision to announce his departure from Arsenal at the end of the season was not his call.

Initially there was intrigue. Then there was admiration, many years of it. Next came pity, followed by a mixture of anger and apathy.

The England 2018 World Cup bid team made a determined effort to win over former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and "often accommodated his wishes, in apparent violation of bidding rules", the Garcia report has found.

Arsene Wenger was first officially introduced as Arsenal manager at a Highbury press conference on September 22, 1996.

FA CUP FINAL:

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger could never see himself working under a director of football.

It’s been a difficult few days for everybody associated with Arsenal.

Jack Wilshere is one of five Arsenal players to have agreed new long-term contracts with the club.

This week confirmed again why everybody loves the cup competitions so much, with Arsenal of the Premier League beaten on penalties by Bradford City of League Two.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has admitted the club “can’t compete” in the transfer market with their Premier League top-four rivals.

TS ELIOT called April ‘the cruellest month’ in his epic poem The Wasteland, and for Arsenal’s long-suffering fans, Easter has usually been when their club’s challenge for honours comes to an end.

Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has urged Gunners fans to show Arsene Wenger respect or run the risk of losing him as manager as he comes under increasing pressure at the Emirates.

ARSENAL’S former vice-chairman David Dein insists Arsene Wenger remains the best man to lead the Gunners, despite six seasons without a trophy at the Emirates Stadium.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger will step up his summer recruitment drive ahead of the start of pre-season training next week, but reported target Juan Mata insists he is happy to stay put at Valencia.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has promised to address the latest allegations of bribery within the organisation.

David Bernstein has been appointed as the new chairman of the Football Association, it was announced today.

ENGLAND: Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein has been nominated the new chairman of the Football Association.

Football Association chief executive Alex Horne insists he will push for reform in the World Cup bidding process.

England 2018's bid leaders claimed FIFA members broke their promises as bitter recriminations began over the first-round exit that saw Russia triumph.

FIFA vice-president Issa Hayatou yesterday proclaimed his innocence and threatened legal action against BBC Panorama over their claim he accepted a £10,000 (€12,000) bribe — insisting the money was given to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) towards their 40th anniversary celebrations.

FORMER Arsenal chief executive David Dein, director Ken Friar, legendary Gunners striker Thierry Henry and Hull manager Phil Brown were among those to pay tribute to Arsene Wenger yesterday.

A business associate of Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov claims Emmanuel Adebayor should have been sold to “any other club” than direct Champions League rivals Manchester City and questioned whether the Gunners squad is strong enough to finish in the top four of the Premier League.

AN investment firm co-owned by billionaire Alisher Usmanov have increased their stake in Arsenal to 25%.

An investment firm co-owned by billionaire Alisher Usmanov have increased their stake in Arsenal to 25%.

ARSENAL are confident of bringing their protracted chase of Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin to a successful conclusion today, after the Russian travelled to London to finalise personal terms and undergo a medical ahead of a proposed £15 million (€17m) move.

The Arsenal Supporters’ Trust have voiced concern over the future ownership of the club following the departure of a major shareholder.

NEW Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis maintains the “unique” structure of the club made them the only destination for which he would have left his role as Major League Soccer deputy commissioner.

Arsenal have announced the appointment of Major League Soccer deputy commissioner Ivan Gazidis as their new chief executive.

Arsenal shareholders are expected to get their first opportunity to see new board member Stan Kroenke at Emirates Stadium at the club’s annual general meeting tomorrow.

ARSENE WENGER has supplied English football with some of its most memorable moments in the last 12 years.

David Dein has warned the Arsenal hierarchy they risk being overtaken in the Premier League pecking order unless they allow Alisher Usmanov to seize control.

ARSENAL chairman Peter Hill-Wood admits there is every reason to expect there will be further discussions with American billionaire Stan Kroenke over how his involvement within the Barclays Premier League club can be “extended”.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood admits there is every reason to expect there will be further discussions with American billionaire Stan Kroenke over how his involvement within the Barclays Premier League club can be “extended”.

Arsenal will rest Robin van Persie for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Everton as a precautionary measure.

KEITH EDELMAN’S departure as Arsenal managing director has revived speculation the club could be the subject of a takeover.

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has issued a statement to the Stock Exchange confirming his Red and White Holdings company “has no current intention to make an offer” for Arsenal.

Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman believes manager Arsene Wenger will stay with the club for at least another eight years – but scotched suggestions the Frenchman would be handed a seat on the board.

IT took 113 days for the FAI to announce Steve Staunton’s successor but, as it turned out, the three wise men needed only half an hour to come to the conclusion that Giovanni Trapattoni was the man they were looking for.

Manchester United have been declared the world’s richest club once more.

DAVID DEIN insists it would be “folly” for the Football Association to ignore the claims of Gerard Houllier to be the next England manager.

NOVEMBER is the money month in football: next week, a Deloitte report will reveal that Premier League earnings from overseas TV rights are on track to overtake the domestic contract, while in eight days, the Future of Football Conference takes place in London with one of the seminars entitled, ‘The Buying and Selling of Football Clubs’.

UP TO THREE more Premier League teams will come under foreign ownership within the next year, former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein predicted last night.

Up to three more Barclays Premier League teams will come under foreign ownership within the next year, former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein predicted tonight.

GROUNDED ROBIN: Striker Robin van Persie could be out for a month through injury and miss games with Slavia Prague, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman believes today’s announcement of a new five-year lock-down agreement by directors not to sell any more shares “kills” any takeover speculation.

ARSENAL’S minority shareholders will get a first-hand chance to quiz the board during what is expected to be a lively annual general meeting at the Emirates Stadium today.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has urged American investor Stan Kroenke to help the board block a takeover by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.