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Former Arsenal fan favourite retires after 19-year career - as tributes from team-mates pour in

28/05/25 08:25

Former Arsenal fan favourite Carlos Vela has announced his retirement after a 19-year career. The Mexican forward came through Arsenal's academy after joining from Guadalajara aged 16 and spent seven years at the Emirates, with a number of loan spells including at West Brom . The 36-year-old has been without a club for six months since leaving Los Angeles FC (LAFC) but finally announced he would hang up his boots on Tuesday night. He wrote on Instagram: 'Throughout my career, I have experienced very special moments, but the time has come to officially retire from professional soccer. 'There are not enough words to express my gratitude to my family, all the clubs that gave me a chance, and the fans for their support and affection....read

Ex-Arsenal star Carlos Vela's £3.3m Malibu home destroyed in LA fires as his wife shares emotional update
10/01/25 09:32
Vela's wife revealed on Thursday that their $4million (£3.3m) 5,121-square-foot Malibu home burned down in flames that have wrecked havoc in the affluent LA suburb.
Kevin De Bruyne tipped for MLS move by former teammate Christian Benteke, with the Manchester City star told he would fit in at one of the LA teams with his contract running out
20/04/24 17:22
Christian Benteke has tipped his former Belgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne for a move to one of MLS' LA clubs, with the Man City star out of contract next year.
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David de Gea is STILL without a club, Jesse Lingard is training hard in the gym while Diego Costa could provide an option up front... clubs have little money to spend this January, but which forgotten free agent stars are available?
25/01/24 21:36
The January transfer window is renown for providing a window of opportunity to clubs who are desperate for reinforcements.
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Carlos Vela 'considering shock move from LAFC to cross-town rivals LA Galaxy' on a free transfer after his contract expired
19/01/24 02:22
LAFC right winger Carlos Vela may be set to make a move to cross-town rivals the LA Galaxy, according to AS.
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LAFC captain Carlos Vela criticizes new MLS Cup Playoff format as the reigning champions begin a best-of-three first round series Saturday: 'It doesn't make sense'
27/10/23 16:26
Los Angeles FC captain and star forward Carlos Vela was quick to criticize the newly instituted format of the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs - just before the start of the first round this weekend.
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Carlos Vela slams Zlatan Ibrahimovic's MLS career as he brutally states the ex-LA Galaxy star 'didn't win anything' when asked to compare him with Lionel Messi
02/09/23 18:29
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is no longer in MLS, but it appears there's no love lost between him and his former foe Carlos Vela.
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MLS ROUNDUP: LAFC thrash St Louis to close the gap in battle of Western Conference high-flyers... as THREE are sent off in Philly's win over Nashville
13/07/23 05:29
Carlos Vela, Stipe Biuk and Jose Cifuentes all scored inside the last 20 minutes as a late blast by Los Angeles FC secured a huge win in their table-top battle against newcomers St Louis.
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LAFC wins its FIRST EVER El Trafico away at rivals LA Galaxy in incredible 3-2 MLS thriller... with Carlos Vela brace and birthday boy Ryan Hollingshead sealing all three points
16/04/23 22:55
LAFC produced a historic performance to defeat the LA Galaxy 3-2 in its first-ever victory at the home of its bitter rivals. The result leaves LAFC in reach of the West's apex and the Galaxy second-last.
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LAFC advances at home, Vancouver Whitecaps move on comfortably despite loss and Orlando narrowly falls to Tigres on a mixed night for MLS teams in CONCACAF Champions League
16/03/23 05:05
Los Angeles FC survived a somewhat nervy loss to Costa Rican side Alajuelense to advance in the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday night.
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38-year-old Giorgio Chiellini becomes the oldest player to score his first-ever MLS goal as the defending champion LAFC hold off a second-half charge from Portland to clinch a 3-2 win to kickstart its title defense
05/03/23 00:15
The Euro 2020 winner scored a tap-in from a Kellyn Acosta cross after the Timbers failed to deal with a corner in the 24th minute of Saturday's game at BMO Stadium - home of LAFC.
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LAFC has enough firepower to secure back-to-back titles, St. Louis City has acquired top European experience for its debut season, Philadelphia looks hungry for revenge and Houston will struggle again: How all 29 MLS teams shape up ahead of new season
25/02/23 03:05
Now that Gareth Bale has retired, does LAFC have any chance of becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles since arch-rivals LA Galaxy did in 2011 and 2012?
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Gareth Bale returns to LAFC to say his goodbyes after announcing his retirement at 33, and sends a message to fans that he'll 'always remember' the epic MLS Cup victory last November
14/01/23 14:29
Gareth Bale has returned to LAFC to give his goodbyes to his former teammates after announcing his retirement this week at the age of 33.
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Los Angeles FC 3-0 Austin: Hosts book spot in its first MLS Cup final as goals from Cristian Arango, Kwadwo Opoku and an own goal seal Western Conference glory
31/10/22 02:11
Twice, corners from LAFC's first-ever player signing Carlos Vela led to goals for the home side, which delivered one of its best performances of the season.
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DC United's club-record signing Christian Benteke brings Premier League pedigree but has also suffered with injuries and goal droughts - so with Wayne Rooney's side rock bottom, can the Belgian striker bag the goals to turn their season around?
31/08/22 21:11
Benteke brings experience and pedigree at the top level. But at 31, his best years are behind him and it's not all been plain sailing at Palace, with injuries, low confidence and goal droughts.
Carlos Vela scores the fastest goal in All-Stars HISTORY as the MLS side defeats Liga MX's best 2-1... with Raul Ruidiaz scoring a penalty before a Kevin Alvarez thunderbolt set up a tense ending
11/08/22 02:47
PETER CARLINE AT THE ALLIANZ FIELD: For much of All-Star week, the likes of Adrian Heath and Javier Hernandez have spoken about the near parity between MLS and Mexico's Liga MX.
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Carlos Vela warns his new LAFC team-mate Gareth Bale he 'will have to work hard because MLS is NOT an easy league like many people think'... with the Welshman told to be ready for a 'very physical' challenge in the States
29/06/22 06:13
Former Arsenal attacker Carlos Vela, who has just signed a contract extension to commit his future to LAFC, has issued a warning to Bale if he thinks MLS is going to be a walk in the park.
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No, THESE are the top five Premier League signings of all time! After fans questioned Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's list, Sportsmail reporters picked their own... so, does Cristiano Ronaldo make the cut this time?
22/02/21 11:44
Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher stirred up a debate when they listed their top five greatest Premier League signings during their Monday Night Football show last week.
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Thierry Henry takes a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds - the length of time Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd - at the start of his first game as manager of MLS side Montreal Impact
10/07/20 07:12
Thierry Henry made a powerful statement in the fight for racial equality as he took a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds. The Frenchman showed his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Returning MLS stars take a knee and raise gloved fists in a Black Lives Matter protest lasting eight minutes and 46 seconds - the length of time Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd and killed him, sparking global unrest
09/07/20 05:51
MLS stars took part in a powerful protest against racial injustice as they showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the action returning on Wednesday night.
FC Dallas forced to pull out of MLS is Back tournament in Orlando after TEN of their players test positive for coronavirus
07/07/20 00:10
The league said on Monday that of the 557 players sequestered at a pair of Walt Disney World hotels, 13 have tested positive: 10 from Dallas, two from Nashville and one from Columbus.
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'I don't know with which team, but I really want to play there': Antoine Griezmann admits he is already eyeing future MLS move (just a year after joining Barcelona) - so could David Beckham's Inter Miami swoop for him?
05/06/20 07:31
The French forward joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid for £108million last year, but is already planning his next move - he wants to end his career playing in Major League Soccer.
Ryan Giggs on the bench, Michael Carrick in midfield and a forgotten flop who now plays in the MLS... SIX years on from David Moyes' sacking as Manchester United manager, who played in his last game at Everton and where are they now?
22/04/20 21:00
Six years ago, David Moyes was sacked less than ten months into his six-year contract as United manager. But what are the players that featured in the iconic Everton loss doing now? Sportsmail checked
Meet the footballers who don't like football: Batistuta said it was 'just a job', Tevez enjoyed a £600,000-a-week 'holiday' in China while one former Arsenal striker preferred a movie to the match and Ter Stegen says he has 'no idea' about the game!
05/04/20 15:26
The idea of earning hundreds of thousands a week to essentially have a kickabout is a luxury only a small percentage of people get to enjoy. But for some players, that's as far as it goes.
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David Beckham looks effortlessly cool in a leather biker jacket as he rubs shoulders with Pharrell Williams at Haig Club event in Miami
11/03/20 09:49
The entrepreneur, 44, returned to Miami as he attended a party for his whiskey company Haig Club alongside musician Pharrell Williams at European restaurant Swan on Tuesday.
'2020 Puskas award winner!': Fans go wild for Philadelphia Union defender's incredible 40-yard free-kick rocket
09/03/20 11:43
Glesnes scored the goal in the 48th minute of the 3-3 draw against Los Angeles FC in the MLS, and surprised many by taking on the ambitious effort, striking the ball perfectly with his right-foot.
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Inter Miami were linked with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani but ended up playing a team of unknowns in their first MLS game, which they LOST... so how have David Beckham's side ended up without a star and when will they sign one?
04/03/20 22:03
David Beckham did not need players, a stadium or even a name to make headlines. Even his involvement in setting up a franchise in MLS was enough to get tongues wagging.
'You look lonely': David Beckham is forced to endure heckling from rival LAFC fans as he alone in the director's box during MLS opening day game
03/03/20 11:44
The former footballer, 44, was in the stands at the the Banc of California Stadium for the match which finished with a score of 1-0 for LAFC.
Is this how she gets her smooth visage? Victoria Beckham stocks up on $3.99 herbal tea tonic drink to boost complexion during shopping trip in Miami
03/03/20 11:10
The designer, 45, treated herself to $3.99 herbal tea tonic drink, which claims to boost skin, as she headed on a shopping trip in Miami on Monday.
'What's mine is yours baby!' Brooklyn Beckham can't keep his hands off girlfriend Nicola Peltz as he makes his latest declaration of love after cheering on Inter Miami
02/03/20 11:44
The pair were side by side as Inter narrowly missed out on a point against rivals Los Angeles FC, with a single Carlos Vela goal proving to be the difference between the two teams.
'Exciting times ahead': David Beckham lauds his Inter Miami squad following their MLS bow as he insists 'we should be very proud how far we have come' despite defeat against Los Angeles FC
02/03/20 06:20
Former England captain David Beckham took to Instagram to congratulate the club's players and staff and share his excitement for the team's future after their MLS debut against Los Angeles FC.
David Beckham's Inter Miami taste defeat in first ever MLS game as former Arsenal man Carlos Vela scores stunning chip to spoil opening party
02/03/20 00:54
STEVE BRENNER IN LOS ANGELES: There was no opening day Major League Soccer miracle for David Beckham yet the former England captain wouldn't have been disheartened by his side's display.
David Beckham is supported by wife Victoria and son Brooklyn as they join A-list pals Eva Longoria and Gordon Ramsay to watch his team Inter Miami CF make MLS bow against LA FC
02/03/20 00:01
The football president, 44, was joined by his wife Victoria, 45, his eldest son Brooklyn, 20, and his girlfriend Nicola Peltz, 25, as they watched the game unfold on Sunday.
After a six-year wait, David Beckham's MLS dream is about to become a reality... there have been stadium troubles and a squad assembled at breakneck speed, but Inter Miami are ready to step into the unknown
01/03/20 14:28
STEVE BRENNER IN LOS ANGELES: Here in the City of Angels, the former England captain will be in a private version of footballing heaven as his Inter Miami team roll out for their first match.
Javier Hernandez becomes highest paid player in MLS after joining LA Galaxy on three-year deal worth £103k a week from Sevilla
21/01/20 14:32
Javier Hernandez has become the highest paid player in MLS after agreeing a three-year deal worth £103,000 a week at LA Galaxy following his move from Sevilla.
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Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez 'signs for LA Galaxy in £7m deal and his contract could make Mexican the highest-paid player in MLS'
17/01/20 23:12
Javier Hernandez could become the highest-paid player in the MLS when he completes his move to LA Galaxy from Sevilla. The American side are paying the La Liga outfit £7million to sign Hernandez.
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Arsenal 're-sign top scout Sandro Orlandelli from Manchester United... eight years after he left the Gunners following decade with Arsene Wenger'
10/01/20 14:24
Arsenal have reportedly brought scout Sandro Orlandelli back to the club from Manchester United. As reported by The Mirror, Orlandelli has returned to Arsenal.
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Fran Merida at Arsenal, Darron Gibson in the Manchester United midfield and David N'Gog partnering Fernando Torres at Liverpool... as Sportsmail looks back at EVERY Premier League team's first squad this decade, just how many do you remember?
01/01/20 08:13
The 2010s have been a rollercoaster ride for fans of English football. With that in mind, Sportsmail has taken a look back at how every Premier League side lined up for their first match in this decade.
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Carlos Vela could leave the MLS to join Barcelona next year says fellow Mexican and former Nou Camp player Jonathan dos Santos: 'He has an offer on the table'
11/12/19 10:38
Despite seemingly turning his back on European football, Vela's impressive form has seen him linked with a move to Barcelona, and Dos Santos believes there is an opportunity for Vela to head to Barca.
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Barcelona 'will send scouts to watch highly-rated Dutch starlet Calvin Stengs in action' ahead of expected international debut against Estonia
18/11/19 15:18
The 20-year-old has impressed for AZ Alkmaar and is reportedly a target for the La Liga champions. Mundo Deportivo believe Barcelona officials will be present for Holland's clash with Estonia.
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LA LIGA MIDWEEK PREVIEW: Granada look to continue their wild ride at the top of the league while Real Madrid and Barcelona are back in action
29/10/19 13:05
LA LIGA WEEKDAY PREVIEW: Granada find themselves at the top of La Liga, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are back in action after their match was postponed last week.
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Carlos Vela 'was really close' to signing for Barcelona last season and is targeting Nou Camp move to play alongside Lionel Messi after MLS season finishes
25/10/19 10:19
Ernesto Valverde reportedly considered a left-field move for the winger (pictured) in January, but the short-term deal fell through when Barcelona instead moved for Kevin Prince-Boateng.
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English football's most controversial goal, a miracle save... and Wenger v Warnock! Arsenal and Sheffield United renew their rivalry tonight... and here's how this became a most unlikely Premier League grudge match
21/10/19 10:08
Arsenal and Sheffield United are set to renew hostilities - more than 11 years after the clubs last met. This fixture has thrown up some of the most curious incidents in English football history.
Former Arsenal man Carlos Vela breaks MLS record for most goals in a season after hat-trick for Los Angeles FC vs Colorado Rapids take him to 34
07/10/19 06:29
Carlos Vela netted a hat-trick for his side against Colorado Rapids to ensure he has now grabbed a remarkable 34 goals this season - surpassing Josef Martinez's former MLS record.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his 29th goal of MLS season but LA Galaxy lose seven-goal thriller with Vancouver
30/09/19 05:17
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was on target once again but the LA Galaxy were edged out by Vancouver Whitecaps in a seven-goal thriller on Sunday night. It was the 29th goal scored by the Swede this season.
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'I was there with my pina colada when my agent called to say Barcelona wanted to sign me': Ex-Arsenal forward Carlos Vela reveals how he nearly agreed loan move from MLS side Los Angeles to the Nou Camp
29/08/19 07:24
Mexican star Carlos Vela has claimed that Barcelona tried to sign him last winter and he learned of their interest while sipping a pina colada on holiday.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Wayne Rooney may be quitting the United States but make no mistake... Major League Soccer is booming
26/08/19 21:30
SPECIAL REPORT BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: It's less than four years since Los Angeles FC dipped their toes in the US football market. Built from scratch they began with no players and no stadium.
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