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Evening Standard
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Jonathan Gorrie

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli ‘couldn’t really believe’ he got to play against ‘idol’ Cristiano Ronaldo

Gabriel Martinelli has admitted he “really couldn’t believe” he got to play against “idol” Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Arsenal forward has emerged as one of the most promising young players playing in Europe, forming a key part of Mikel Arteta’s impressive revolution at the club, one that largely focuses on developing burgeoning talent.

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