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Euro 2016: Arsene Wenger backs Pogba to rediscover form

As the tournament goes on this summer, the Juventus star will be hoping to improve at Euro 2016, as he has recently struggled to make an impact for France. France midfielder Paul Pogba has failed to meet expectations at Euro 2016 so far, but Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger believes that the best is yet to come from the player. The 23-year-old was even dropped by Didier Deschamps for their second group game against Albania, but having shown glimpses of his undeniable talent, Pogba will hope to be more consistent in the knockout stage of the … [Read more...]

Wojciech Szczęsny set for Arsenal return after loan spell at Roma

Wojciech Szczęsny is likely to end his loan spell at Roma and return to Arsenal this summer. Szczęsny spent last season with the Serie A side in a loan arrangement that saw Arsenal continuing to pay a percentage of his wages. Despite Roma’s desire to extend the deal, reports have it that the offer they have made has been deemed inadequate by Arsenal. It is also being reported that Szczęsny will be offered an extension to his existing contract, which still has two years to run. The Polish international has rebuilt his career in Rome … [Read more...]

Euro 2016: Wilshere fails to shine as England draw Slovakia

It was precisely the mental picture Jack Wilshere would have held two years ago. Him at the nexus of England's midfield; pointing, manoeuvring, picking up the little pockets of space and being the tempo man of England's European Championship campaign. Then the scene changed utterly. Wilshere has played so little football in the last nine months that his start in the Massif Central last night took his England appearances ahead of those for Arsenal - four to three - for the season and starting a group game was actually against his expectations. … [Read more...]

Arsenal target Inter Milan forward Jovetic after Vardy snubs club

The Montenegro international left Manchester City to join Inter last summer, and scored six goals for the Serie A side. But Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claim he will be on the move again, with Arseanl interested in his signature. The report adds Spartak Moscow are also interested in signing the 26-year-old. But the forward, who is valued at £13million, would apparently prefer a move back to the Premier League. And the Gunners could now up their interest in the striker after Arsene Wenger admitted Jamie Vardy will snub a move … [Read more...]

Euro 2016: Ozil criticized for poor performances

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil says he does not care about outside criticism of his performances at the European Championship. "It bounces off me," the Arsenal playmaker said, after being one of many Germany players to be knocked for his performance against Poland in the team's second game at Euro 2016. World champions Germany were strongly criticised for their lack of attacking power in the 0-0 draw on Thursday, with even defender Jerome Boateng warning that the team needs to improve to avoid an early elimination. And several former … [Read more...]

Arsenal new poor impressive in shirtless display

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, and teammates Admir Mehmedi and Breel Embolo have their Puma shirts ripped to shreds in Switzerland’s match against France But the manufacturing faults did not stop at the shirts – the Adidas match ball astonishingly burst in the second half. There was some major manufacturing errors during France’s goalless draw with Switzerland which saw both teams qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Three different Swiss players had to change their Puma shirts after having them ripped during the scrappy … [Read more...]

Jamie Vardy set to reject Arsenal

Jamie Vardy is set to turn down an offer from Arsenal and stay with Premier League champions Liecester, according to reports. The England international was subject of a £20million bid from the Gunners prior to Euro 2016, but the 29-year-old has stalled on making a decision since the start of England’s campaign in France. According to report, it is now understood Vardy is set to reject the north-London club and is in favour of extending his stay at the King Power Stadium. Arsenal launched a shock £20million bid for Vardy, activating a … [Read more...]

Alexis Sanchez scores as Chile hit Mexico for seven

This Mexico team was supposed to be different. They were spectacularly talented, had the longest unbeaten streak in the world and were playing what amounted to home matches, with gigantic green-clad crowds packing every stadium they played in. Copa America Centenario was going to be El Tri's breakout tournament, as they conquered the Western Hemisphere to win their biggest trophy ever and make their statement as true contenders on the world stage. Instead, they went out in the first round of the knockout stages, making it no different than … [Read more...]

Arsenal target Jamie Vardy admits using nicotine pouches

England’s Jamie Vardy has admitted that he uses nicotine pouches and does not like spending time in the gym but has no intention of changing a routine which runs contrary to what is expected of a striker who wants to lead his country’s line deep into the European Championships. Vardy, who scored England’s vital equaliser against Wales in Lens on Thursday, was pictured last week holding a pouch of powdered chewing tobacco, known as snus, which sources at Leicester say he places in his mouth, underneath his gum, during games. But despite one … [Read more...]

David Ospina the hero as Colombia see off Peru in penalty shootout

Colombia reached the semifinals of the Copa America Centenario by beating Peru on penalties in New Jersey. The two teams played out a low-key goalless draw at MetLife Stadium, Colombia with the better chances until stoppage time, when Peru defender Christian Ramos threatened a dramatic winner. Colombia's goalkeeper David Ospina, who plays for Arsenal in the Premier League, then saved from Miguel Trauco before Christian Cueva's miss handed Colombia a 4-2 win in the shootout. Carlos Bacca's early run and shot drew a sharp save from Peru … [Read more...]