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Sport, culture and that. London-based photo/videojournalist, content and comms person / work: higher education @ioe.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk, football @arseblog.news @arseblog.com seedisclaimer.com / join your union.

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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 30/09/2026
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Georgia Stanway with the Player of the Match award after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Paris FC in the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase match at Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris. Arsenal squandered a 2 goal lead, by the way.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 14/09/2026
If there’s budget for wardrobe or props
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 29/08/2026
BTS
A man wearing a grey t-shirt, dark blue trousers, and a black baseball cap stands among red seats at Emirates Stadium. He is holding a tall black monopod with a digital camera attached to the top, looking up at the camera's articulated screen to frame a shot
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 21/08/2026
LFG
A still image from a BBC Sport video of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s Premier League season opener against Coventry City. Arteta is uttering the word “G’day”, which is also superimposed on the image.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 14/08/2026
Someone’s yet to log into the X Ads Manager account to turn off the campaign.
A screenshot of a paid social media post on X by The Times and Sunday Times (@thetimes) featuring an article about Jason Arday. The main text of the post reads: "A woman taught by the academic said she learnt nothing of substance and was accused of white privilege when she challenged him".
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 13/08/2026
Need an ID on Cesc’s trousers. @aallensport.arseblog.com?
Cesc Fàbregas standing on the touchline during the friendly match between Arsenal and Como 1907, gesturing outwards with both arms extended as he looks intently towards the left side of the frame. The background features a deeply blurred crowd of stadium spectators.

Cesc is wearing a solid, fitted, short-sleeved black t-shirt; high-waisted, wide-leg taupe trousers featuring distinct front pleats; and white sneakers.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 03/08/2026
Eala eh! 🇵🇭 Alexandra Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to ever win a WTA Tour title, coming from behind (and from an extended overnight rain delay) to finish a victory against top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 in the Mubadala DC Open in Washington.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 12/07/2026
Waltham Forest council have also set up a rest centre at Walthamstow Central Library. Background: www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...
Screenshot of a pinned Facebook post by London Borough of Waltham Forest. The text reads: "UPDATE 10PM: The council and partners have opened a rest centre for people who have been evacuated from their homes at Walthamstow Central Library, High St, E17 7JN. If you have been evacuated or are unable to return home, please go to the library where the team will help you. Please share this information to anyone you know who is affected."
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 11/07/2026
Wimbledon (A)
A Wimbledon ball girl, wearing a navy-and-white striped shirt, navy skirt, and a cap, stands by a dark green Slazenger barrier on a grass court, holding up a yellow tennis ball. In the background, an ivy-covered building displays two large digital screens. The top screen shows completed mixed doubles results, whilst the lower screen advertises the upcoming Centre Court Ladies' Singles Final between Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova, complete with their headshots.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 06/07/2026
Goulburn, New South Wales’ The Big Merino in its respective Wikipedia article.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 04/07/2026
🇵🇭 Eala 2:1 Świątek 🇵🇱 #Wimbledon
Alex Eala stands smiling in a bright blue graduation cap and gown, holding open her Rafa Nadal Academy graduation certificate. Flanking her are a beaming Rafael Nadal in a blue suit jacket and open-collared white shirt on the left, and a smiling Iga Swiatek in a sleeveless white vest and matching trousers on the right.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 04/07/2026
Sheeeeeeeesh
Tennis player Alex Eala of the Philippines wears an all-white kit and visor as she lunges completely horizontally, parallel to the grass court at Wimbledon. With a determined expression, she stretches her racket out to strike a yellow tennis ball mid-air back to her opponent Iga Swiatek of Poland. The dark green Wimbledon backdrop and logo are visible in the background. Taken by Henry Nicholls of Getty Images during the 3rd round women’s singles match.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 26/06/2026
Paraguay 0-0 Australia That’s the name of the game
Australian version of “It’s a knockout” TV show title screen
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 26/06/2026
Ah, so that’s what a hydration break looks like
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 14/06/2026
Declan Rice, January 2026:
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 11/06/2026
🫣🫨😘
The Athletic app’s play-by-play log for an NBA Finals Game 4 match between the San Antonio Spurs (SAS) and the New York Knicks (NYK). The final score shows the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107 to 106. The play-by-play feed highlights the final moments of the game, including a decisive two-point tip layup by OG Anunoby with two seconds remaining.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 31/05/2026
A few people have turned up
People as far as the eye can see lined along Holloway Road in North London prior to Arsenal’s Champions Parade
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 26/05/2026
🔴 Shiny Happy People ⚪️
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 20/05/2026
Arsène Wenger, the former Arsenal manager, sitting in a leather chair and holding a glass of red wine, with the text "and enjoy every moment" overlaid at the bottom.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 10/05/2026
Heart rate 125BPM on 10 May 2026 at 18:26
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 05/05/2026
Knowing that my incredibly talented mate Daryl Rainbow was the illustrating genius behind the tifo makes this win even more special 👏🏽 🌈 www.instagram.com/daryl_rainbow
Arsenal and Atletico de Madrid players line up on the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on May 05, 2026 in London, England. In the background is a tifo consisting of sailing ships led by one with the Arsenal cannon, and the text “Over Land And Sea” underneath. (Photo by Alex Pantling - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 19/04/2026
Gonna fold some laundry. I find it soothing.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 19/04/2026
🫀😅
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 11/04/2026
Can’t remember another time when I’ve wanted to get home and have a cup of tea so badly
A blue Haribo mug with a green and orange gummy bear filled with tea and milk. The Haribo logo can be seen on the inside of the mug, and the tea filled up just below it
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 11/04/2026
Anxiety.
Full-time at Emirates Stadium. Scoreboard shows Arsenal 1-2 Bournemouth.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 07/04/2026
Had the pleasure of photographing Aaron Ramsey here and there during his time at Arsenal - happy retirement, Rambo!
18 May 2014: Aaron Ramsey holds the FA Cup trophy during an open top bus parade around Islington, London, surrounded by Arsenal teammates Tomáš Rosický, Thomas Vermaelen, Kieran Gibbs, Vito Mannone and Santi Cazorla.
 30 November 2016: Aaron Ramsey holds off Virgil van Dijk from the ball during the Carabao Cup quarter-final between Arsenal and Southampton at Emirates Stadium, London.30 July 2017: A head on shot of Aaron Ramsey dribbling the ball during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Sevilla at Emirates Stadium, London.30 July 2017: A view of the back of Aaron Ramsey's shirt during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Sevilla at Emirates Stadium, London.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 07/04/2026
Can someone confirm if the @arseblog.com sticker’s still there?
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 28/03/2026
Hang it in the you know where
A brightly lit stadium scoreboard at night showing the full-time result of a Barclays Women's Super League football match on a red background. The screen displays the Arsenal crest on the left with the number 5, and the Tottenham Hotspur crest on the right with the number 2. In the center, "FT" indicates full-time just below the Barclays WSL logo. The black side panels of the scoreboard feature the Emirates and Adidas logos.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 24/03/2026
Might be difficult to get out of NYC with all that snow?
A screenshot of an Instagram post co-authored by accounts 'thedemocrats' and 'factpostnews'. The main image features a photo of Zohran Mamdani wearing a dark green winter jacket with his name embroidered on it, standing outdoors with a slight smile. Overlaid across the bottom of the photo in large, bold, white and light blue font is the text: "16 INCHES OF SNOWFALL IN NEW YORK CITY AS OF FEB. 23". Below the image, the post's caption reads: "Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading New York City through its first blizzard since January 2016."
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 23/03/2026
Oh, would you look at that. Arsenal’s got a bus ready to go
A red London double decker bus covered in a complex, collage-style advertisement for Arsenal FC’s app. The wrap includes large text reading "THE ⚡️ ARSENAL", the club's cannon crest, photos of players, and text for app content such as "GUNNER GIRLS", "ONLY IN THE LAND", and "THE LINK UP: A BUKAYO SAKA SHOW".
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 19/03/2026
FT Uzbekistan 0-2 Philippines. Anxiety. What anxiety? Brasil, aí vamos nós! 🇧🇷🇵🇭 #WAC2026 #FIFAWWC
A wide shot of a football pitch at full-time. The Philippine team, wearing white uniforms, is celebrating in a large group hug on the right side of the screen. On the left, an Uzbekistan player in a blue uniform lies on the grass in disappointment. A graphic at the bottom displays the final score: Uzbekistan 0, Philippines 2, with goals by Sawicki (52') and Beard (47').Philippine players in white jerseys celebrating on the field. The player in the centre, Angela Beard wearing number 13, pumps her fists with a determined smile after scoring the opening goal, while Carleigh Frilles on her left (number 9) cheers excitedly. The top-left graphic shows the time at 46:22 and the score: UZB 0 | 1 PHI.A close-up shot of several Philippine players in white jerseys tightly hugging each other, with wide smiles on their faces as they celebrate Jaclyn Sawicki’s goal. The broadcast graphic in the top left reads: AFC Women's Asian Cup, 51:26, UZB 0 | 2 PHI.A crowd of enthusiastic fans seated in a stadium with blue seats, waving Philippine flags and taking photos with their phones. An on-screen graphic in the top left shows the AFC Women's Asian Cup score at 46:29: Uzbekistan 0, Philippines 1.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 19/03/2026
I did notice the orange glow on Sawicki’s face!
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 16/03/2026
How long is this video
A fluffy black cat sits on a light green desk mat directly in front of a curved computer monitor. The screen displays a Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton. Arsenal players Cristhian Mosquera, Max Dowman are celebrating with goal scorer Viktor Gyökeres with the score at 1-0 in the 88th minute.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 15/03/2026
FT Japan 7-0 Philippines. A masterclass from Japan, definitely the team to beat for this #WAC2026. The Philippines get another shot at World Cup qualification in a play-in match against fellow quarter final losers Uzbekistan.
Full-time result for the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter final match: Japan 7, Philippines 0. The graphic also lists the goalscorers for Japan and the minute they scored: Ueki (90'), Tanikawa (86'), Koga (76'), Matsukubo (67'), Chiba (65'), Koga (45'+3), and Tanaka (45').
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 15/03/2026
A 5am kick off for me; both Japan and the Philippines have rung in the changes to their starting lineup for their #WAC2026 quarter final, I’m sure with their next matches in mind.
A wide broadcast view of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter final match at Stadium Australia, Sydney, featuring Japan versus the Philippines. Players in blue (Japan) and white (Philippines) kits are spread across the sunlit green pitch, casting long shadows. A scoreboard graphic at the bottom shows the game just beginning, tied 0-0 at the six-second mark.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 10/03/2026
FT Japan 4-0 Vietnam. The Nadeshiko really clicked into gear in the second half - much to my relief 😅 #WAC2026
A broadcast screenshot from the AFC Women's Asian Cup showing the full-time score graphic: Japan 4, Vietnam 0. The graphic lists Japan's goal scorers: Ueki (22'), Hamano (51'), Fujino (64'), and Seike (67'). In the background, players in white uniforms walk across the green pitch, and the stands are filled with fans, many waving red Vietnamese flags.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 08/03/2026
FT: Iran 0-2 Philippines The Iranians exit #WAC2026, the Philippines finish 3rd in Group A. The Filipinas now have to wait for the outcomes from the other two groups and see if their goal difference is enough to progress to the knockouts.
A wide shot of the Philippines women's national football team lined up on the pitch, holding hands and facing the stands to celebrate with fans. A broadcast graphic at the bottom shows the full-time score as IR Iran 0, Philippines 2, with goals by Eggesvik at 29' and C. McDaniel at 82'. In the background, fans in the stadium are waving Philippine flags below a banner that reads "AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026".
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 08/03/2026
HT: Iran 0-1 Philippines A must-win for both teams. However, Iran appear to be playing for more than being one of the two best-ranked third-placed teams in the group stage. #WAC2026
Atefah Imani of Iran in red, Sara Eggesvik of the Philippines in blue. 
Photo: Albert Perez / Getty ImagesIranian supporters. 
Photo: Albert Perez / Getty ImagesSara Eggesvik of the Philippines celebrates her goal with Jael Guy. 
Photo: Albert Perez / Getty Images
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 07/03/2026
Highlights from Arsenal’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Mansfield Town were Madueke and Eze’s goals and this:
A vibrant crowd of football fans cheering in the stands at a stadium. In the foreground, a woman stands out, passionately shouting with her fists clenched in excitement. She is wearing glasses, a leopard-print top, and a long black coat with a bright red inner lining. Behind her, numerous other fans are clapping, raising their arms, and celebrating, with some wearing red and white team scarves. Photo taken by Alex Pantling of Getty Images during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Mansfield Town and Arsenal at One Call Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Mansfield, England.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 05/03/2026
Welp
Bukayo Saka 🤷‍♂️
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 05/03/2026
Missed the 3am kickoff and the first half 🫩 Looks like those 2 early Korean goals too much a deficit to overcome for the Philippines, though it seemed like they pushed the boat out offensively this time. A must-win match against Iran to remain in the running for a World Cup berth. #WAC2026
South Korean women's national football team players gather on the pitch after a match, wearing orange jerseys and green training bibs. A broadcast graphic at the bottom shows the full-time result for the AFC Women's Asian Cup: Philippines 0, Korea Republic 3. The graphic also lists the goal scorers for Korea Republic: Yugyeong at 12', Soojeong at 15', Eunju at 56'.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 01/03/2026
Would’ve been nice if the points were shared, but as good an outcome as possible for the Philippines, who clearly have their sights on making the most of all the available opportunities to qualify for next year’s Women’s World Cup
A broadcast graphic overlay at the bottom shows the full-time score for the AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia 1, Philippines 0. The graphic also indicates that Kerr scored the only goal for Australia in the 14th minute.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 01/03/2026
The last time they played each other it was 🇦🇺5-0🇵🇭 at half-time (8-0 FT) so I ain’t mad about it #WAC2026
half-time statistics graphic for an AFC Women's Asian Cup match between Australia and the Philippines. Australia leads 1-0. The graphic highlights overwhelming statistical dominance by Australia, most notably holding 88% possession compared to the Philippines' 12%, and attempting 327 passes against the Philippines' 46
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 08/02/2026
Of course they don’t want to talk about the pigeons because it doesn’t suit their agenda
Pigeons picking at the grass in the 6 yard box at Emirates Stadium during the Arsenal v Manchester City Women’s Super League match, Sunday 8 February 2025.
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 02/02/2026
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 01/02/2026
So is unc, who’s also a big fan of Tobin Heath
Tobin Heath and Ian Wright meet before the 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final at Arsenal Stadium (Photo by Stuart Wilson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 01/02/2026
Dad’s watching the game at the stadium he built
FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger during the FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026 Final match between Arsenal Women FC and SC Corinthians at Arsenal Stadium on February 1, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart Wilson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 28/01/2026
Incredible scenes as Corinthians are through to the final of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, winning 1-0 over Gotham FC #FIFAWCC
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 01/01/2026
Just remembered the last time I saw Bernie Sanders at an inauguration
Senator Bernie Sanders at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January 2021 in Washington DC (photo by Brendan Smialowski/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images)
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jason ilagan @jasonilagan.com · 31/12/2025
2025 was a lot and it was also
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