Tag: Olympic Games

Former French football player and newly appointed France U21 head coach Thierry Henry (R) speaks with assistant coach Gael Clichy during a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on September 4, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry leaves France contract early for personal reasons

Thierry Henry has decided to terminate his contract with the France Espoirs team early, after winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.
Former France international Alexandre Lacazette takes part in a press conference to announce his return to Ligue 1 Olympique Lyonnais (OL) football club, on June 9, 2022 in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. - Lacazette returns to Lyon on a free transfer five years after he joined Arsenal for a then club record fee of £46.5 million ($58 million). The 31-year-old striker underwent a medical before signing a three year contract with the club where he made his name after coming through the youth system. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP) (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Gunner admits he was “hurt for a long time”

Alexandre Lacazette admits his treatment by the French national team hurt him in the past, but he's putting it all behind him now.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Cloe Lacasse of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on February 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

The Arsenal players selected for the Paris Olympics 2024 tournament

FIFA have published the official squad list for the Paris 2024 Women's Football Olympics tournament and there are seven Arsenal players involved.
Lyon's French forward #10 Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Montpellier Herault Sport Club (Montpellier Herault SC) at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on August 19, 2023. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry selects former Gunner as France captain

Alexandre Lacazette has been named captain of the France Olympic team ahead of this year's games, despite initial doubts over whether he'd even accept a call-up.
Lyon's French forward #10 Alexandre Lacazette reacts during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Montpellier Herault Sport Club (Montpellier Herault SC) at The Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on August 19, 2023. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal striker shocked by Olympic call-up & may not accept

Alexandre Lacazette was taken by surprise when he was called up by Thierry Henry for this summer's France Olympic squad, and he hasn't decided if he'll accept.
France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal block key starter from playing at the Olympics

Arsenal have decided to block William Saliba from representing France at the Olympics this summer, according to a report.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Arsenal players celebrate with the trophy after the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Molineux on March 31, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal women fixture dates set for the 2024/25 season

Arsenal Women's 2024/25 season fixtures are out! Get ready for an action-packed season across four competitions.
Marquinhos wearing the captain's armband for Brazil at the Pan American Games (Photo via Marquinhos on Instagram)

Arsenal 20yo suffers shock failure with country

Arsenal's Marquinhos suffered disappointment at the weekend as Brazil failed to qualify for the Olympic Games this summer.
Marquinhos playing for Brazil at the Pan American Games (Photo via Marquinhos on Instagram)

20yo Arsenal Brazilian faces crunch time in bid for Olympic spot

Brazil and Marquinhos suffered a shock defeat to Paraguay to leave their Olympic qualification dreams in jeopardy, but they're not out of it yet.
Marquinhos playing for Brazil at the Pan American Games (Photo via Marquinhos on Instagram)

Arsenal winger progresses to final round of Olympic qualifiers

Marquinhos and Brazil have secured progression to the next round of the Pre-Olympic Tournament with a game to spare, following another win on Monday.
Marquinhos playing for Brazil at the Pan American Games (Photo via Marquinhos on Instagram)

Arsenal loan winger called up for Olympic qualifiers in January

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos has been called up by Brazil for their pre-Olympic tournament, meaning another absence from club football.
Netherlands' forward Vivianne Miedema (C) attends a training session in Zeist, on October 23, 2023 ahead of the UEFA Women's Nations League football match against Scotland on October 27, 2023. (Photo by ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players on restricted time with national squad

Dutch national women's football team faces Scotland in a Nations League match. Despite key players from Arsenal, Vivianne Miedema and Victoria Pelova, being on restricted time, coach Andries Jonker remains confident.