Football Archives: 08/2021

Arsenal’s Marcelo Flores has been called up by the Mexico u20s, as the battle for his senior international future continues.

Thierry Henry has joined the Belgium coaching set-up permanently until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Arsenal youth defender Omar Rekik has been called up to the senior Tunisia squad once again, for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Bukayo Saka is back in the England squad for the upcoming international break, but Ben White and Aaron Ramsdale aren’t.

Folarin Balogun, Tyreece John-Jules, and Emile Smith Rowe are all in the September England u21 squad, among other Arsenal youth England call-ups.

Albert Sambi Lokonga has been called up by the Belgium national team for the upcoming international break, after positive displays with Arsenal.

Arsenal were drawn against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup after beating West Brom in Round 2.

Karl Hein and Daniel Ballard could be set to face each other in a senior international, despite neither having made a senior appearance for Arsenal.

Lucas Torreira has left Arsenal to join Fiorentina on loan for the season although he is unlikely to return.

Following the on-pitch brawl between Marseille, Nice, and fans, Matteo Guendouzi’s injuries have been questioned by the chairman of Nice.

After being heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, Manuel Locatelli has, as expected, signed for Juventus on a deal they won’t pay for until 2023.

Mesut Ozil finally scored a goal for Fenerbahce, registering for the first time since he found the back of the net for Arsenal at the start of 2020.

Newcastle United have announced the signing of Joe Willock on a permanent deal.

Dani Ceballos picked up what was meant to be a grade II ankle sprain when on Olympic duty but it turns out it was actually a complete ligament tear.

Gabriel Martinelli has won a gold medal with Brazil as they beat Spain in the Olympic final on Saturday.

Ross County’s boss, Malky Mackay, has warned his loanees that they will need to be prepared for the level of scrutiny that comes with playing in Scotland while also praising Arsenal for being easy to work with.

Danny Welbeck’s injury woes continue as the forward picks up a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the first month of the season.

Marseille have held a press conference to ‘present’ William Saliba, despite it being a loan deal, saying they will speak to Arsenal later in the season about signing him.

Dani Ceballos has returned to training in time for Spain’s Olympic gold medal match against Brazil at the weekend.

Gabriel Martinelli scored an emphatic penalty to help Brazil reach the final of the Olympics in a shootout with Mexico on Tuesday.