Tag: FIFA World Cup 2022

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has criticised Emi Martinez for his 'gesture' after he picked up the Golden Glove award at the Qatar World Cup.

USA goalkeeping legend, Brad Friedel, believes that Matt Turner should leave Arsenal to join a club where he is playing regularly, saying he is 'too good' to sit on the Gunner's bench.

Gareth Southgate has denied claims that Ben White left the World Cup because he had a bust-up with one of the England coaches in front of the whole group.

Bukayo Saka scored his third World Cup goal as England brushed Senegal aside on Sunday night to set up a showdown with France in the quarter-finals and the Arsenal man couldn't have been happier after the final whistle.

After the news that Gabriel Jesus would miss the rest of the World Cup comes the blow that the forward is facing up to three months on the sidelines with his injury much worse than feared.

On Wednesday evening, Arsenal and the FA confirmed that Ben White had returned from the World Cup in Qatar due to 'personal reasons'.

William Saliba is set to make his first start of France's World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Wednesday, according to a report from France.

Arsenal players not involved in the World Cup are set to return to training at London Colney this week, with a friendly against Watford planned.

England did not enjoy a good night in their second group game against the USA, coming away with only a point after a boring match with few chances created by either side.

Japan provided another World Cup shock on Wednesday afternoon as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1.

The German Football Association (DFB) are considering taking legal action against FIFA after the sport's governing body banned teams from wearing a OneLove captain's armband.

Bukayo Saka needs no reminder of what happened at the last major tournament England played in but after his special performance in their first World Cup game, Declan Rice has hailed his teammate for his strength of character.

Here we go - the infamous Qatar World Cup is upon us and it's time to grab your free 2022 World Cup wall chart printable.

Arsene Wenger has tipped England to do well in the World Cup as they get ready to kick-off their tournament on Monday against Iran, but he doesn't think they will win it.

Kieran Tierney says 'it hurts' knowing he will spend the next four weeks watching the World Cup rather than playing at it.

Following the final World Cup call-ups on Monday, Arsenal's internationals have learned their shirt numbers for the tournament.

Arsenal have confirmed their participation in the rumoured Dubai Super Cup, and hinted that an Emirates Stadium friendly will follow.

Arsenal have reportedly added a fourth - slightly less glamourous - friendly to their World Cup break schedule, planning to face Watford.

Arsenal are in talks with Barcelona for their final friendly of the World Cup break, with a game at the Emirates Stadium on the table.

Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal's last game before the World Cup and was asked about players being worried about getting injured before the tournament.

Despite the good news about the Arsenal England call-ups for the World Cup, the rest of the squad announcements on Thursday weren't so positive.

Matt Turner was called up to the United States Men's National Team for the World Cup on Wednesday, but Auston Trusty missed out.

Further details have emerged on Arsenal's plans for the World Cup break, with a trip to Dubai and three friendlies planned.

William Saliba has been called up for the France World Cup squad, making him the 5th Arsenal man to get the nod so far.

Brazilian pundit and former player Neto believes there was a conspiracy to get Gabriel Martinelli called up for the World Cup.

Granit Xhaka has become the fourth Arsenal player called up for the World Cup, making the Switzerland squad on Wednesday.

William Saliba is set to be a starter for France at the World Cup, according to reports in his home country.

Sepp Blatter has admitted that awarding the World Cup to Qatar was a mistake.

Gabriel Martinelli joined Gabriel Jesus in receiving a call-up for the Brazil squad on Monday, and team manager Tite explained why.

Arsenal are close to announcing their plans for the World Cup break, including a round-robin tournament with AC Milan, Lyon, and Liverpool.

Arsenal report that Takehiro Tomiyasu should be fit to fulfil his international duties with Japan over the World Cup, but he may not play before that.

Arsenal may be set to play a friendly at the Emirates Stadium over the World Cup break in addition to their reported training camp in Dubai.

Arsenal loanee Auston Trusty has made it into the Championship Team of the Month as his manager continues to insist he should be at the World Cup.

Japan became one of the first countries to confirm their 26-man World Cup squad this week, with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Takuma Asano involved.

Arsenal have come through October still at the top of the league but will they remain there by the time the World Cup break rolls around?

Three Arsenal players have been named in the preliminary Portugal squad list for the World Cup, but it seems unlikely they'll make the final squad in Qatar.

Omar Rekik has suffered a muscle injury shortly before the announcement of Tunisia's World Cup squad, according to a report.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal have a few plans for the World Cup break, but he wouldn't confirm specifics amid growing rumours in the media.

The injury picked up by Raphael Varane at Stamford Bridge on Saturday could keep him out of the World Cup and William Saliba is apparently one of three replacements France would consider.

As the World Cup closes in, the English press have become very concerned with the amount of football Bukayo Saka is playing for the club that pays his wages.