Tag: William Saliba

William Saliba is an Arsenal defender.

The French defender arrived at Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Étienne. Saliba was born on March 24, 2001.

ROME, ITALY: Leandro Trossard of Belgium looks on during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and Belgium at Stadio Olimpico on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

October fixtures & results for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

Arsenal received 11 call-ups for the October international break after a couple of withdrawals, let's have a look at how they're getting on.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil scores the team's fourth penalty in the penalty shoot-out during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium on July 06, 2024. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

October fixture list for Arsenal’s 11 internationals

Arsenal have received 11 call-ups for the October international break, with a surprisingly large number of players either unavailable or left out.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Latest on Saliba-Real Madrid links after Rudiger comments

William Saliba isn't on the way to Real Madrid despite Antonio Rudiger's recent comments about him, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates at full-time during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Real Madrid star wants club to sign William Saliba

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has praised Arsenal’s William Saliba, stating that he would sign him if given the chance. Could a transfer be on the horizon?
Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Trusted journalist gives update on Saliba-PSG reports

William Saliba is happy at Arsenal and there's nothing in rumours that Paris Saint-Germain could make a move for him, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City FC at Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

L’Equipe’s discuss Arsenal’s chances against PSG

L'Equipe analysed Arsenal's win over Leicester City, examining their attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses ahead of the upcoming Champions League tie with PSG.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Guardiola admits Man City got lucky v Arsenal

Guardiola admits Manchester City got lucky against Arsenal as Mikel Arteta praises his team’s resilience, following a controversial Trossard red card in a 2-2 draw.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates, after Thomas Partey of Arsenal (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Saliba explains why he’s not the world’s best defender – yet

William Saliba insists he can't be the best defender in the world until he wins some titles, despite his strong performances for Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur's Greek-Australian Head Coach Ange Postecoglou watches the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 15, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Postecoglou responds to yet another Arsenal defeat: We held them well… until we didn’t

Ange Postecoglou responds to another defeat against Arsenal in the North London Derby, reflecting on Tottenham’s defensive struggles and failure to stop set-piece goals.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal can’t stop winning at Tottenham [with goal]

Gabriel’s powerful header secured Arsenal’s third consecutive victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, continuing their dominance over their North London rivals.
Norway's midfielder #10 Martin Odegaard and Austria's defender #15 Philipp Lienhart vie for the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B, Group B3 football match Norway vs Austria at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on September 9, 2024. (Photo by Terje Pedersen / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT (Photo by TERJE PEDERSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images)

How Arsenal’s 13 internationals got on in September

With the September international break coming to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 13 call-ups got on.
Brazil's defender Gabriel Magalhaes controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Ecuador, at the Major Antônio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, on September 6, 2024. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal September international results so far including 2 injuries

Arsenal received 13 call-ups for the September international break, and most of their fixtures have now been completed.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Italy manager gives Riccardo Calafiori injury update

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori expected to be fit for Spurs derby after an injury scare against France in the Nations League. Latest updates on his recovery.
TOPSHOT - Italy's defender #05 Riccardo Calafiori heads the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group A2 football match between France and Italy at the Parc des Princes in Paris on September 6, 2024. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori picks up freak injury putting Spurs game in doubt

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori injured during Italy's 3-1 Nations League win over France, adding to the Gunners' defensive concerns ahead of the North London derby.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm August Player of the Month

Arsenal have confirmed that Bukayo Saka has won their August Player of the Month award.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal hands the Captains armband to Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players & 2 ex-Gunners nominated for Ballon d’Or

Four Arsenal players have been nominated for the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or, with the nominees confirmed on Wednesday night.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: David Raya of Arsenal warms up prior to the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal players make Premier League Team of the Month

Three Arsenal players have featured in WhoScored's Team of the Month for August, following the first three fixtures of the new Premier League campaign.
MUNICH, GERMANY: Kai Havertz of Germany celebrates scoring his team's third goal from the penalty-spot during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland at Munich Football Arena on June 14, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Fixture list for Arsenal’s 13 September internationals

Arsenal have received 13 call-ups for the September international break, with a number of their usual internationals left out for various reasons.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on August 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal take revenge with 2-0 win over Aston Villa

Arsenal avenged last season’s setbacks by defeating Aston Villa 2-0. Arteta’s men sealed a vital win with Trossard and Raya starring in a revenge-fuelled performance.
Arsenal's Dutch defender #12 Jurrien Timber (L) and Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) celebrate their win on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 17, 2024. Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta confirms doubt over Arsenal star for Aston Villa match

Arsenal's new signing Jurrien Timber is a doubt for the upcoming match against Aston Villa due to a minor injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal players receive PFA Team of the Year awards (Photo via David Raya on Twitter)

5 Arsenal players share their reactions to PFA TOTY inclusions

Five Arsenal players have been named in the PFA Team of the Year for 2023/24, though Arsenal's nominees missed out on the Player and Young Player awards.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Declan Rice of Arsenal shows appreciation to the fans following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on April 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Declan Rice reveals hilarious Arsenal nickname

Arsenal's Declan Rice embraces his new nickname, while teammates reveal their Olympic ambitions.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal takes throw-in during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2024. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arteta, Saliba, & Calafiori react to his Arsenal debut

Riccardo Calafiori made his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt on Sunday, and he and Mikel Arteta were pleased with the fan response to his debut.
Bukayo Saka and David Raya in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

5 Arsenal players return to training pre-Leverkusen friendly

The last five Arsenal internationals have returned to training at London Colney, ahead of the Gunners' final two pre-season friendlies.
HAMBURG, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 05, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

William Saliba’s Arsenal return date set

William Saliba is set to rejoin training with Arsenal this weekend, along with the returning Euro 2024 finalists.
England's Bukayo Saka kicks the ball and scores during the penalty shootout at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Saka, Rice, Raya: Arsenal training comeback date set

Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, and David Raya are all set to return to training this weekend, according to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
BERLIN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal remain in talks after €50m 22yo agrees 5-year deal

Arsenal's pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori is on hold due to a disagreement over the transfer fee. Will the clubs find common ground?
HAMBURG, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates following the team's victory in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 05, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal star named in Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament

Arsenal defender William Saliba has been selected for the Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, announced on Tuesday.
France's defender #17 William Saliba and Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo fight for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Portugal and France at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on July 5, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

French media praise Saliba and question if Ronaldo even played

William Saliba has earned praise from the French media after helping his team into the semi-finals of Euro 2024, having knocked out Portugal on penalties.
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates victory with teammate Dayot Upamecano during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Austria and France at Düsseldorf Arena on June 17, 2024. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Saliba, Trossard? Early France vs Belgium team news

William Saliba is set to keep his place in the France starting lineup against Belgium on Monday night, according to reports.

Which Arsenal players made Euro 2024 last-16 & who will they face?

Leandro Trossard became the last of eight Arsenal players to make the last-16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday night, with three players now eliminated.
France's defender William Saliba arrives to take part in the French team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal international left behind by team bus after Euros fixture

William Saliba was left behind by the France team bus on Tuesday as Euro 2024's groups C and D wrapped up their fixtures.
Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

5 Arsenal players named in Premier League Team of the Season

Alan Shearer has selected five Arsenal players for the Premier League's Team of the Season, more than from any other club.
LONDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on November 11, 2023. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal 23-year-old: I want to be an Arsenal legend

William Saliba says he wants to win everything with Arsenal and become a club legend, as well as doing the same for his national team.
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)

William Saliba misses France training with muscular issue

Arsenal's William Saliba missed France's training session on Wednesday with muscular pain, according to a report.
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Jorginho of Italy runs with the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Euro 2024 roundup: 9 Arsenal players feature

Nine Arsenal players have featured in the opening round of Euro 2024 fixtures, with only two having to settle for a spot on the bench.
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: William Saliba of France celebrates victory with teammate Dayot Upamecano during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Austria and France at Düsseldorf Arena on June 17, 2024. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

France boss explains why he picked Saliba over Konate

William Saliba helped France to a clean sheet in his first major international tournament start on Monday night, a 1-0 win over Austria.
France's defender William Saliba arrives to take part in the French team's preparation for upcoming friendly football matches in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal star set for Euro 2024 start amid Thierry Henry praise

William Saliba is set to start for France against Austria on Monday night, amid praise from Arsenal legend and former France star Thierry Henry.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 12: William Saliba of France runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Germany and France at Signal Iduna Park on September 12, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Arsenal 23yo set for surprise Euro 2024 start

William Saliba could be set for a surprise start for France in their opening Euro 2024 fixture against Austria on Monday, according to reports.
Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya gestures during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on April 6, 2024. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

4 Arsenal players make Premier League Fan Team of the Season

Four Arsenal players have made the Premier League's official Fan Team of the Season, following a vote from supporters.