Launched in 2023, Emirates has been on a mission to bring supporters from around the world to our home: Emirates Stadium.

This initiative is all about connecting people, places and passions and we are excited to announce who our Global Gooner is for this season.

Together with Emirates, we have been on the lookout for a true Global Gooner, someone who has travelled the world using different means but has never had the opportunity to come to Emirates Stadium.

This year, we’re pleased to introduce you to Raghukul Mathur from Mumbai, India. Raghukul has lived in all corners of the globe and has followed us over land and sea - from pre-season matches in the USA to the 2019 Europa League final in Azerbaijan.

Raghukul joined us for our home fixture against Chelsea in the Premier League.

Watch as he experiences a matchday in N5 for the first time. All courtesy of Emirates.

For Raghukul Mathur, Arsenal is everything. As a member of the Arsenal Mumbai Supporters club, he’s part of a diehard fanbase in India’s largest city. He’s also converted his entire family into loyal Gooners. 

For this year’s instalment of Global Gooners, Emirates brought Raghukul home to north London for a once-in-a-lifetime Arsenal experience. As part of the trip, he was able to meet up with his cousin Sunil, whom he credits with his love for The Arsenal. 

After exploring the city together, they enjoyed a tour of Emirates Stadium before heading to welcome the players as they arrived at the ground. We also arranged for Raghukul to meet Ray Parlour as he joined us pitchside, along with the Emirates cabin crew, as the players warmed up ready to take on Chelsea. 

After that, Mikel Merino’s flicked first-half winner was the icing on the cake. 1-0 to The Arsenal.