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Mikel Merino earns new nickname in Spain after brace v Croatia

2026-10-07 11:01 UTCReported

Story updated 2026-10-07 11:01 UTC

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Mikel Merino has been hailed in Spain after another decisive display, with the Arsenal midfielder earning a new label for his international impact.

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Original publisher: Daily Cannon ↗
Source published: 2026-10-07 11:01 UTC
Clubs covered: Arsenal

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Mikel Merino earns new nickname in Spain after brace v Croatia — OVIEDO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 03: Mikel Merino of Spain reacts during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Spain and Czechia at Carlos Tartiere on October 03, 2026 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

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Mikel Merino has been hailed in Spain after another decisive display, with the Arsenal midfielder earning a new label for his international impact.

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