Remco Evenepoel trains in football jersey to celebrate Arsenal's Premier League title

Belgian cycling sensation Remco Evenepoel marked Arsenal’s recent Premier League triumph in a unique fashion by donning the London club’s red home jersey during a training ride. The 23-year-old, a lifelong Arsenal supporter, chose to celebrate the Gunners’ first league title in nearly a decade by wearing a personalised shirt emblazoned with his own name and the iconic number 10. This gesture came shortly after Arsenal clinched the title following Manchester City’s slip-up on the penultimate day of the season. Evenepoel’s training session took place in the Sierra Nevada, where he has been preparing for the upcoming Tour de France. Despite sacrificing aerodynamic efficiency by wearing a football shirt instead of typical cycling gear, the Belgian rider appeared unfazed as he continued his rigorous build-up. His training log reveals a mix of shorter rides and a particularly challenging 200km day with significant elevation gain, underscoring his commitment to peak performance ahead of the Grand Tour. The choice of the number 10 shirt holds personal significance for Evenepoel, who wore the same number during his early football career with Anderlecht and the Belgian national youth teams. His fondness for Arsenal is well-documented, having publicly shared his support for the club since childhood. Interestingly, the Arsenal jersey features the Emirates logo, which also sponsors UAE Team Emirates, the team of his main rival Tadej Pogačar, adding an intriguing layer of rivalry to the celebration. Evenepoel’s display of football allegiance highlights the crossover between different sports passions and offers fans a glimpse of his personality beyond cycling. As he continues his training in Spain, this symbolic gesture may serve as a motivational boost ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested Tour de France. Observers will be keen to see how the Belgian’s form develops in the coming weeks as he targets one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.