Tag: Stephan Lichtsteiner

Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner reacts after winning 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)

Lichtsteiner charged by FIFA, faces two-match ban

Stephan Lichtsteiner has also been charged by FIFA after he joined in with Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri’s double-headed eagle celebration.
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.
Switzerland's defender Stephan Lichtsteiner reacts after winning 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)

Lichtsteiner hails Manchester United man’s ‘amazing qualities’

Stephan Lichtsteiner hailed Nemanja Matic after Switzerland beat Serbia on Friday night.
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Lichtsteiner defends Xhaka

Stephan Lichtsteiner has defended Granit Xhaka after the Arsenal man celebrated his Switzerland screamer with a double-headed eagle gesture aimed at the Serbian fans.
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Vladimir Petkovic, Head coach of Switzerland congratulates Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

How will Arsenal new boy Lichtsteiner fare with Switzerland at the World Cup?

Unai Emery's first signing as Arsenal manager was Switzerland captain Stephan Lichtsteiner, who will join the Gunners on a free transfer following the World Cup finals.
MURCIA, SPAIN - JUNE 07: David Ospina of Colombia looks on during a friendly match between Spain and Colombia at La Nueva Condomina stadium on June 7, 2017 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Assessed: Arsenal’s 9 players at the World Cup after 1 round of matches

On Tuesday afternoon the first round of World Cup matches drew to a close, so let's take a look at how the Arsenal players are getting on at the tournament so far.

Podcast: Xhaka and Lichtsteiner criticised – Arsenal World Cup daily round-up

In this third podcast of our summer World Cup series, Anita recaps day four of the action which featured Costa Rica (Joel Campbell) v Serbia, Germany (Mesut Ozil) v Mexico (Carlos Vela), and Brazil v Switzerland (Granit Xhaka and Stephan Lichtsteiner).
ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland shows appreciation to the fans after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Swiss media tank Granit Xhaka as Stoke man savaged

Granit Xhaka was given a terrible rating of just 3-4 after his performance against Brazil.
Stephan Lichtsteiner

Winners seek solutions, not excuses says Arsenal’s latest signing

Stephen Lichtsteiner is preparing for his country’s opening game at the Russia World Cup against one of the tournament favourites, Brazil, on Sunday evening, and has been speaking to the press ahead of the game.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 152: Back to the future with ‘The Swiss Express’

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Sylvain, and renegade Juventus fan (and friend of the Pod) Lana Dawood discuss what...
Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Unai Emery reacts during the French L1 football match between Caen (SMC) and Paris (PSG) on May 19, 2018, at the Michel d'Ornano stadium, in Caen, northwestern France. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

5 potential signings to excite Arsenal fans this summer

As the transfer window opens and the conveyor belt of new signings starts to pick up the pace, let's look at five Arsenal could make to excite fans this summer.
Stephan Lichtsteiner

Official: Stephan Lichtsteiner signs for Arsenal

Stephan Lichtsteiner has signed for Arsenal, the club announced on Tuesday, after leaving Juventus on a free transfer.
TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Stephan Lichtsteiner of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 18, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Lichtsteiner stays tight-lipped on Arsenal move, insisting ‘nothing is finalised’

Stephan Lichtsteiner refused to be drawn on whether he'll move to Arsenal this summer, and insisted he doesn't know when his situation will be resolved.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Arsenal very close to signing 4 players

It has been nine days since Arsenal announced that Unai Emery would replace Arsene Wenger in charge of the team and in that time, four players have emerged as clear targets that are close to joining Arsenal.
Aaron Ramsey, Hattrick hero v Everton

Ramsey offered substantial deal as first Arsenal signing is completed

Arsenal have offered Aaron Ramsey a five-year deal with rumours that Unai Emery wants to build his team around him as Stephan Lichtsteiner is set to become his first signing.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Assessing Arsenal’s rumoured first 3 transfers under Unai Emery

If reports are to be believed, Arsenal aren't too far away from announcing the first three signings of the Unai Emery managerial era.
TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Stephan Lichtsteiner of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 18, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Arsenal Lichtsteiner talks ‘very advanced’

Arsenal are now said to be in ‘advanced talks’ with Stephan Lichtsteiner as the club and player look to sort out a deal before the start of the World Cup.
TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Stephan Lichtsteiner of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 18, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Lichtsteiner to make decision before World Cup starts

According to a report in Italy, Stephan Lichtsteiner will make a decision about his future in the next two weeks before the start of the World Cup.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Unai Emery’s first 2 Arsenal signings almost done

Stephan Lichtsteiner is close to moving to Arsenal but he will not be the first to arrive according to reports this morning – that honour will fall to Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Stephan Lichtsteiner of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 18, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Exciting double boost for Unai Emery at Arsenal

Arsenal have increased Unai Emery’s transfer budget from £50m to £70m and are closing in on the free transfer of Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus.

Juventus targeting Bellerin to replace Lichtsteiner

Juventus reportedly want to sign Hector Bellerin as Stephan Lichtsteiner's replacement in the summer.

Lichtsteiner: Xhaka has learned this world class trait at Arsenal

Granit Xhaka's Switzerland teammate Stephan Lichtsteiner believes that the midfielder has learned more responsibility and world class leadership skills at Arsenal.
Hector Bellerin

Barcelona turn attention from Hector Bellerin to Juventus man – report

According to reports, Barcelona are aware that Arsenal are trying to tie Hector Bellerin down to a new contract and have therefore started looking at other options, namely Juventus' Stephan Lichtsteiner.