Granit Xhaka described as ‘playmaker with vision’ as Switzerland rob Northern Ireland

Granit Xhaka won’t play in many easier matches than the one he took part in against Northern Ireland on Thursday night at the National Stadium in Belfast.
Official mascot Tazuni and dancers perform during the football draw ceremony for the Australia and New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Aotea Centre in Auckland on October 22, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 will take place next summer in Australia and New-Zealand and we now know where the Arsenal players will play their Group games.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 29, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Knee injury leaves Granit Xhaka in tears

Granit Xhaka was spotted crying after picking up a knee injury during a training session with Switzerland.

What time is the Women’s World Cup Final?

The USA face the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup final this weekend but where and when can you watch the game?
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Iwobi to get Nigeria call-up for World Cup qualifier

Alex Iwobi is set to get a call up to the senior Nigerian national side for their game against Zambia on 9th October.

Podcast: Group H is the best!

In this latest roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Tuesday. Colombia (Ospina) v Japan, Poland (Woj) v Senegal and Russia v Egypt (Elneny) all feature. Anita also previews Wednesday's matches which feature Portugal v Morocco, Uruguay (Torreira) v Saudi Arabia, and Iran v Spain (Monreal).

World Cup Group E and F round-up

By Sylvain Jamet in Moncton Brazil are the second team to go through to the last 16 while Colombia upset tournament favourites France with an...

International round-up: Ramsey’s Wales eliminated, Monreal wins with Spain

Aaron Ramsey's Wales have failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Xhaka captains Switzerland to win, Kos gets 90 for France

Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland for the first time during his country's 2-1 win over Andorra on Monday night.

World Cup Report: France 1 England 0

by Sylvain Jamet in Moncton, Canada England were defeated by the smallest margin in a tight encounter that was probably not the the most entertaining...
Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner (R) receives a yellow card from French referee Clement Turpin during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Switzerland and Costa Rica at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on June 27, 2018. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)

Lichtsteiner to miss Switzerland’s World Cup knock out game

Stephan Lichtsteiner will miss Switzerland’s World Cup knock-out tie against Sweden after picking up another booking against Costa Rica.

Phil Neville & Shelley Kerr World Cup draw reaction & where will Arsenal players...

The FIFA WWC 2019 World Cup draw has been made so here is a breakdown of when you will be able to watch Arsenal players during the tournament along with exclusive quotes from the England and Scotland managers.

What England need to do to make last 16 of World Cup

by Sylvain Jamet in Canada England will play Colombia while France will play Mexico in the final group F games. The top two teams from each...

My Women’s World Cup diary: Part 3

Here is part three of my travels through France to cover the World Cup. Part 1, Part 2 Thu 13 June I had to wake up early...

Why Xhaka is a liability Arsenal can afford

Granit Xhaka has picked up another red card during Switzerland's 2-0 triumph over Portugal.
England's forward Danny Welbeck is interviewed in Repino on July 1, 2018, ahead of the team's Russia 2018 World Cup round of 16 football match against Colombia. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS / AFP)

Danny Welbeck feels the freezer burn in cryo chamber after England win

Danny Welbeck may not be seeing much action on the pitch, but he got a chance to make sure he was still with us when he was popped into a cryo-chamber after England’s win over Colombia to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Jill Roord of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group E match between New Zealand and Netherlands at on June 11, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal roundup: Women’s World Cup after first round of matches

The Women's World Cup has completed the first round of matches so it's time to look at how Arsenal players have been getting on.

My Women’s World Cup 2019 diary: Part 4

With the FIFA WWC 2019 being played at home in France, I thought I would write a diary of my travel adventures and games attended during the tournament.

Watch: Koscielny makes huge interception for France goal

It turns out that Laurent Koscielny was actually crucial for France's one and only goal against the Netherlands on Monday night.
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Mustafi highlights importance of concentration until final whistle

After Germany's 2-0 win over Northern Ireland during their World Cup Qualifier, Shkodran Mustafi, who came on in the 69th minute, hailed their performance.
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FIFA WWC 2019: Ticket details, seeding and favourites

With the FIFA 2019 WWC draw barely two months away in Paris, let's have a look at the current state of play in the different confederations.

Seven called up for the 2015 World Cup

A total of seven Arsenal players have been called up by their countries ahead of the 2015 World Cup in Canada this summer. Ignacio Querada...

Walcott, Alexis, Mustafi and Ozil get minutes while Woj, Ox and Gibbs sit out...

Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez, Shkodran Mustafi and Mesut Ozil both got minutes for their respective countries on Tuesday evening, while Wojciech Szczesny, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs were unused substitutes.

Podcast: Apparently Jesse Lingard and Harry Kane did something – World Cup daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Sunday. England (Danny Welbeck) v Panama, Japan v Senegal and Poland (Wojciech Szczesny) v Colombia (David Ospina) all feature.

My FIFA u-20 Women World Cup Diary: Part 2

After a successful trip to Saint-Malo, we went to Vannes the following day to watch Japan v Paraguay and Germany v Haiti.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Steph Houghton of England Women waves to the crowd after the International Friendly between England Women and New Zealand Women at Amex Stadium on June 01, 2019 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Can England win the Women’s World Cup this summer in France?

England currently sit in third place in the FIFA rankings and are one of the favourites to win the tournament alongside the USA, Germany...

Ospina posts dressing room snap after ‘proud’ international win

David Ospina kept a cleansheet as Colombia beat Paraguay, away, 1-0, then posted a picture of him celebrating in the dressing room.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring during their Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Switzerland at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

How Granit Xhaka helped Switzerland topple the Serbians

Since his move from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016 Granit Xhaka has split opinion but his improvement is undeniable.

Coleman ready to risk Aaron Ramsey’s fitness

Chris Coleman is set to start Aaron Ramsey for Wales against Serbia on Saturday.

Arsenal Ladies World Cup statistics

by Sylvain Jamet There were seven Arsenal players involved in the FIFA WWC 2015. Spain were eliminated at group Stage level while England are through to...

Who said footballs have it easy? Monreal’s last minute dash to Albania

Nacho Monreal finally got his first call up since 2013 for Spain's match against Albania on Sunday but getting there in time was easier said than done.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 schedule released

FIFA and the LOC have presented the schedule for the FIFA 2019 WWC that will take place in France.
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: (L-R) Jodie Taylor, Beth Mead and Lucy Staniforth of England celebrate victory following the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Beth Mead: England having nothing to fear from USA

Beth Mead insists that England have 'no fear' ahead of their World Cup showdown against the USA.

Podcast: Yay for Croatia! World Cup daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Thursday. Denmark v Australia, France v Peru and Argentina v Croatia, Anita's home country, all feature. Needless to say, she's a little excited by what happened against Lionel Messi & co.

Watch: Asano scores for Japan – again!

Takuma Asano has scored for Japan yet again - this time during their 2-0 win over Thailand in their World Cup 2018 Qualifier.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 03: David Ospina of Colombia looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

David Ospina describes saving Jordan Henderson’s penalty as ‘fortunate’

David Ospina said there was ‘fortune’ involved in his excellent, yet futile, penalty save from Jordan Henderson as Colombia crashed out of the World Cup to England.

Arsenal stars show support for Women’s World Cup

by Nia Griffiths Germany went through to the semi-finals of the World Cup and our Arsenal players were quick to show their support. In what turned...
ASCONA, SWITZERLAND - MAY 25: Mesut Oezil (L) and Manuel Neuer with their new Adidas football boots from the new Mercury Pack, which were hand delivered by a skydive team on May 25, 2016 in Ascona, Switzerland. During UEFA Euro 2016, Thomas Müller will wear the X16+ PURECHAOS, Bastian Schweinsteiger will wear the X16, Mesut Özil will wear the ACE 16+ PURECONTROL, whilst Mats Hummels and Manuel Neuer will wear the ACE 16. The players will debut their boots during their match against Hungary on June 4. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images For Adidas)

Manuel Neuer backs Ozil’s decision to quit Germany

Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has backed Mesut Ozil’s decision to retire from the German national team.

Podcast: I’m still a bit drunk! World Cup Daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Sunday. Spain (Nacho Monreal) v Russia and Croatia, Anita's home country, v Denmark both feature so you can imagine how hungover she is. Anita also previews Monday's games which feature Brazil v Mexico and Belgium v Japan.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 13: Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany talks to his palyer Mesut Oezil during the Germany training session ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at CSKA Sports Base on June 13, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Mesut Ozil undertakes 6 extra training sessions to be fit for Germany

German national team manager Joachim Low revealed that Mesut Ozil has undertaken a number of extra training sessions in order to be fully fit for their opening World Cup game on Sunday against Mexico.