Football Archives: 06/2016

Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny scored France’s three goals against Scotland, prompting us to use the headline ‘Arsenal thump Scotland’. And Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud has confirmed that Jamie Vardy wants to join Arsenal in the world’s worst kept secret.

Joel Campbell played 67 minutes as Costa Rica opened their Copa America campaign with a scoreless draw against Paraguay.

Mesut Ozil started for Germany on Saturday as they defeated Hungary 2-0 in preparation for the Euros.

A brace from Olivier Giroud and another from Laurent Koscielny saw France defeat Scotland 3-0 as they get ready to host the Euros that get underway on Friday.

Granit Xhaka started and played 70 minutes as the Swiss lost 1-2 against Moldova.

Liverpool have reportedly offered Jamie Vardy £140k per week which is £20k more than Arsenal but look set to come unstuck as his release clause is only available to clubs in the Champions League.

We’re only a few days into June and already we have reports of a second Arsenal transfer on the verge of being completed.

David Ospina might not be an Arsenal player for much longer but the shot-stopper was in fine form for his country as they defeated USA 2-0 in the opening game of this year’s Copa America.

It seems as though the Arsenal injury curse has now hit the Ladies’ team after being a constant thorn in Arsene Wenger’s side for years and years.

If you thought Arsenal triggering Jamie Vardy’s release clause was just one massive bit of banter, then hop off the banter bus because the Ornacle has spoken and it’s true!

Granit Xhaka starred in Switzerland’s 2-1 win over Moldova and got booked after just 10 minutes in a friendly.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and winger Emma Byrne and Katie McCabe are eliminated from the 2017 Euro.

A landmark Copa America starts on June 3rd (4th for us in Europe).

Casey Stoney has been preparing for her post-career life and the Arsenal Ladies defender is looking forward to managing at the highest level.

Arsenal target, Alvaro Morata, has spoken about Real Madrid’s interest in buying him back and what he said might surprise you.

Following Poland’s 2-1 loss to the Netherlands, Wojciech Szczesny admitted that he doesn’t know if he will play in their next game and also claimed he’s not worried about which club he plays for next season.

Olivier Giroud trained for France ahead of their last friendly before the Euros.

England beat Portugal 1-0 on Thursday night thanks to a Chris Smalling goal… you heard.

Olivier Giroud believes that the 2015/16 season was one of his best for Arsenal. Okay.