07/29/2026
🚨🚨 Mikel Merino on the first calls he received after winning the World Cup: 🏆❤️
"The first people who called me were the Arsenal lads. Almost every one of them reached out to congratulate me, and to be honest, those calls meant just as much as lifting the trophy.
When you share a dressing room, battle together every week, and build strong friendships, moments like these become even more meaningful. They didn't call because they felt they had to—they called because they were truly happy for me. You could feel the love and pride in every conversation.
Football gives you trophies, but it's the people you meet along the journey who make those moments unforgettable. I'll always remember those calls. They reminded me that at Arsenal, we're more than teammates—we're a family." ❤️
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