Tag: Lia Walti

Lia Walti plays for Arsenal Women Football Club. The Swiss midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from FFC Turbine Potsdam. Walti wears the number number 13 shirt. She was born on April 19, 1993.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Alessia Russo of England celebrates after scoring her team's third goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Euro 2025 new qualification format: What path for Arsenal players?

Due to the Nations League format change in place since this season, the Euro 2025 qualifying format has also changed and will now be played in two phases.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: A general view as the LED Screen displays the match attendance of "60, 050" during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 03, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal women outshine Tottenham in front of packed Emirates

Arsenal Women sell-out Emirates crowd with a win thanks to Alessia Russo. Team remains in contention for the title.
DAGENHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Jonas Eidevall, Manager of Arsenal, inspects the pitch prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at Chigwell Construction Stadium on February 04, 2024 in Dagenham, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

West Ham hammer Arsenal’s title hopes with stunning second-half comeback

Arsenal's WSL title tilt suffers a major blow as West Ham stage a remarkable comeback! Cissoko's wonder strike stuns Gunners after controversial penalty. Can Eidevall's side recover?
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Heather Payne of Everton battles for possession with Lia Waelti of Arsenal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Meadow Park on January 20, 2024 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women clinch tight victory against Everton

Arsenal Women secure a 2-1 win over Everton in the Women's Super League, featuring stellar performances from Beth Mead and Lia Walti.
Lia Walti injury update - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Lia Walti of Arsenal arrives at the stadium during the FA Women's Super League match between Everton FC and Arsenal at Walton Hall Park on May 17, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Jonas Eidevall shuts down Lia Walti rumours

Arsenal Women's manager, Jonas Eidevall, has addressed the swirling rumours regarding Lia Walti's potential departure from the club.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 23: Lia Wälti of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal 1st leg match between VfL Wolfsburg and Arsenal at Volkswagen Arena on April 23, 2023 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women star makes statement on transfer reports

Arsenal's Lia Walti has shut down speculation that she might be looking to leave the club, highlighting that she still has a long contract.
Granit Xhaka and Lia Walti at the Swiss Football awards

Arsenal star & former Gunner win Player of the Year awards

Former Gunner Granit Xhaka and current Arsenal star Lia Walti picked up the Swiss Player of the Year awards for 2023 on Monday night.

Beth Mead injury fears allayed

Relief for Arsenal as Beth Mead confirmed unhurt after a scare in the 5-1 FA Cup victory over Watford, easing concerns about her injury.
CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Jonas Eidevall, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at Broadfield Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women make easy work of Watford in FA Cup

Arsenal Women dominate in a 5-1 win over Watford in the FA Cup.
MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen looks o during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz Arena on September 15, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal star & former Gunner receive Player of the Year nominations

Former Gunner Granit Xhaka and Arsenal Women star Lia Walti have both been nominated for the Swiss Player of the Year award for 2023.

Arsenal start year with 2 transfers and 3-0 win against Feyenoord

Arsenal continues to excel, winning a friendly against Feyenoord, exploring transfer options, and preparing for upcoming FA Cup clash with Watford Women.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lia Walti of Arsenal reacts during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Real Madrid in talks with Arsenal star keen for something new

Real Madrid enter talks with Arsenal's Lia Wälti for a potential transfer, amidst strategic planning for Arsenal's midfield future.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 29: Caitlin Foord of the Matildas high fives Sam Kerr of the Matildas after her goal during the AFC Women's Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Philippines and Australia Matildas at Optus Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

How Arsenal players are faring in Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers

An update on 16 Arsenal players representing their nations in the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers, offering insights into their performances and the qualification scenarios for each country.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland applauds fans after her team's 1-2 defeat in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Canada and Ireland at Perth Rectangular Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

22 Arsenal women international call-ups

Arsenal players receive international call-ups for Olympics qualifiers and Nations League matches. They will represent multiple nations, from Australia to Norway.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Alessia Russo of Arsenal (obscured) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal clinch first Barclays WSL win in dramatic match against Aston Villa

Arsenal women secure their first win of the Barclays Women's Super League season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, featuring late goals from Katie McCabe and Alessia Russo.
Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal teams make it quite the weekend against Man City, Man United and Leicester...

Arsenal's men, women and under-18s were all in action this weekend with two wins and a draw between them.
LEIGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Cloe Lacasse of Arsenal celebrates with Alessia Russoafter scoring the team's second goal during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal FC at Leigh Sports Village on October 06, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

Arsenal cost themselves 2 points against Manchester United

Arsenal Women battled to a 2-2 draw against Manchester United, thanks to a last-minute goal from Cloe Lacasse. Coach Jonas Eidevall and player Lia Walti share their thoughts.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Kyra Carusa of Republic of Ireland celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides second goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League match between Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at Aviva Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Arsenal Nations League and Olympics qualifiers update

Key Arsenal international players vie for spots in the Paris Olympics and UEFA Nations League. See how they fared.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 26: Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland reacts after being defeated during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Canada and Ireland at Perth Rectangular Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Arsenal at the Women’s World Cup 2023: Group stage stats

An overview of how 15 Arsenal players performed in the first round of the tournament and what's next in the Round of 16
LEIGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Rafaelle Souza of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Leigh Sports Village on April 19, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm Brazilian’s exit on free transfer

Rafaelle Souza, Arsenal's key Brazilian defender, is confirmed to depart on a free transfer, marking an end to her noteworthy tenure at the club.
LEIGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Rafaelle Souza of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Leigh Sports Village on April 19, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Surprise as Arsenal Brazilian centreback to leave

In a surprising turn, Arsenal's Brazilian centre-back may be headed for the US-League, with Orlando the probable destination.
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Arsenal’s week: Unexpected transfer talks, key injuries, and more

Your one-stop digest for Arsenal's week: Player injuries, potential transfers, emerging talents, and much more! Get all the Gunners' updates here.
Lia Walti injury update - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Lia Walti of Arsenal arrives at the stadium during the FA Women's Super League match between Everton FC and Arsenal at Walton Hall Park on May 17, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Lia Walti in recovery after ankle injury, eyes on World Cup

Lia Walti's ankle injury means her Arsenal season is over but her World Cup hopes are still alive.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lia Walti of Arsenal reacts during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Swiss maestro Lia Walti signs new Arsenal deal

Swiss midfielder Lia Walti commits future to Arsenal with a new contract. Walti's journey continues at the club she calls home.
CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the FA Women's Super League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at Broadfield Stadium on May 10, 2023 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s decisive win over Brighton takes them above Man City

Arsenal triumph over Brighton in a decisive 4-0 win, moving up to third place in the WSL with impressive performances from key players.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lia Walti of Arsenal reacts during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Lia Walti returns to Arsenal training after personal break

Swiss national team captain and Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti returns to training after a ten-day break, ready to get involved in the team's crucial upcoming matches.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Criminal trial, indefinite break & lost scout: Arsenal’s week off the pitch

Arsenal face off-pitch challenges with Reiss Nelson's trial, the loss of scout Eddie Black, and Lia Wälti's indefinite break from football.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Lia Walti of Arsenal reacts during the FA Women's Super League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at The Academy Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Lia Wälti announces indefinite break from football

Swiss captain and Arsenal midfielder Lia Wälti announces an indefinite break from football due to personal reasons and mental challenges.
Arsenal WFC's head coach Jonas Eidevall looks on during the UEFA Champions League women's second round football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal FC at De Toekomst sports complex in Amsterdam, on September 28, 2022. - Netherlands OUT (Photo by Gerrit van Keulen / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by GERRIT VAN KEULEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Positive injury update ahead of Arsenal v Man City

Speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal's game against Manchester City in the semi-final of the Conti Cup on Wednesday night, Jonas Eidevall delivered some good news.
Tokyo Olympics 2020 Team GB and Arsenal's Leah Williamson during the Team GB Tokyo 2020 Women s Football Team Announcement at the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham. Picture date: Thursday May 27, 2021. Copyright: Zac Goodwin

16 Arsenal call ups for February international break

Here comes the dreaded international break when players go away to play for their national team with multiple friendlies planned over the February period.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke on the sidelines before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Stan Kroenke’s wealth drops $1.4bn as Arsenal chase a Woodman

Let's take a look at the Arsenal news and gossip from around the internet that didn't really seem to warrant articles all of their own.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Jennifer Beattie of Arsenal Women celebrates after her teammate Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal Women (not pictured) scored their team's fourth goal during the FA Women's Continental League Cup game between Arsenal Women and Bristol City Women at Meadow Park on November 21, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women international call-ups

Arsenal Women international call-ups It is that time again when Arsenal Women international call-ups see players join up with their National Team and at...
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Arsenal injury updates ahead of Rapid Vienna, Spurs and Birmingham City

Arsenal have updated the status of a few male players while one of the Arsenal women has, as is standard, picked up an injury on international duty.
Arsenal's Scottish forward Lisa Evans goes for a header during the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final football match between Arsenal and Paris SG at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on August 22, 2020. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Coming up short: Arsenal 1 PSG Feminines 2

Arsenal's women went out of the Champions League, losing 2-1 to PSG Feminines, as they came short in the first game of the Final 8
Leah Williamson of England is challenged by Pauline Bremer of Germany during the International Friendly between England Women and Germany Women at Wembley Stadium on November 09, 2019 in London, England.

Arsenal Women international call-ups for March fixtures

March is the month for the traditional Spring tournaments that are an important part of the women's football calendar.
Lisa Evans of Arsenal celerbates with her team mates after scoring her sides ninth during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Bristol City at Meadow Park on December 01, 2019 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom.

What kind of players will Arsenal need to recruit this summer?

As we enter the final straight of the 2019/20 season, there are problems that have been clearly identified, like lack of squad depth in areas, so where do the Arsenal need to recruit to build as strong a squad as possible?
Arsenal Women after their goal against West Ham (Photo via Instagram)

Women’s FA Cup 4th Round Review: Plus draw details

There was a shortage of upsets in the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup as only one underdog managed to go through to the next round.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates scoring her side's first goal with team mates during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Meadow Park on October 27, 2019 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Voted by the fans: Arsenal Women’s Team of the Decade

As we reach the end of the decade, I thought it would be a good idea to do a fans' vote for the Arsenal Women's team of the decade.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Lia Walti of Arsenal during the FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup Quarter-Final between Arsenal Women and Birmingham City Women at Meadow Park on January 9, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lia Wälti extends Arsenal contract

In fantastic news, Lia Wälti, the Swiss defensive midfielder who has been a key player since signing from Turbine Potsdam last summer, has extended her contract with the club.

5 wins, 4 goals: Arsenal international roundup

A number of Arsenal women played for their countries on Tuesday night in a mix of friendly and Euro qualification matches, so let's do a quick round-up for you.