Arsenal mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Arsenal's Academy Manager, Per Mertesacker, and sports coaching student, Evie, spent time with Alfred Garwood, a Holocaust survivor, in a move that critics are calling a mere virtue signaling attempt. While the club’s intentions may aim to commemorate historical tragedies, questions arise about the impact of such gestures and their diversion from more pressing contemporary issues facing our nation.

In a beautiful show of solidarity and remembrance, Arsenal's Academy Manager, Per Mertesacker, and bright, young sports coaching student, Evie, joined forces to honor Alfred Garwood, a resilient survivor of the Holocaust. The event underscored Arsenal's commitment to educating the youth on historical injustices and the dangers of unchecked hatred, bigotry, and intolerance in today's society.