Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci believes Arsenal are signing a player in Riccardo Calafiori who will ‘become a reference point for the national team for the next 15 years’. The Gunners are closing in a move for the 22-year-old defender having identified him as their top defensive target this summer. The transfer has stalled in recent weeks over talks between Bologna and his former club FC Basel over a sell-on clause but Arsenal are thought to be close to finalising a €50million (€42m) deal to bring him to north London. Calafiori played a key role in helping Bologna qualify for the Champions League last season and impressed for Italy at Euro 2024 until their round of 16 exit against Switzerland – a game he missed through suspension. #footballfanarena #FFA #arsenal #football

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori. The 22-year-old impressed for the Azzurri at Euro 2024 and his absence through suspension was keenly felt as Luciano Spalletti’s side lost their last 16 tie against Switzerland. Despite their outstanding defensive record last season, Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his rearguard again this summer. Jurrien Timber is set to play a more prominent role after his debut campaign was ruined by injury, but the Arsenal manager wants to add a naturally left-footed centre-half who is capable of filling in at full-back. #footballfanarena #FFA #arsenal

Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin says his side do not deserve to be heading home from Euro 2024 and that England had luck on their side. The Three Lions advanced to the semi-finals after winning a penalty shootout, as Jordan Pickford saved the only of the nine efforts on goal. There had been a risk of Gareth Southgate’s men going home after they went 1-0 down with 15 minutes to go, courtesy of a Breel Embolo strike. But Bukayo Saka hit back minutes later, crashing one in off the post. Yakin assessed the game with the media afterwards and said Switzerland created more chances than the 2020 finalists. He said: “It hurts. We put so much effort in and created so many chances. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #switzerland #muratyakin #england #ffa #garethsouthgate

England will play the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after the Three Lions beat Switzerland on penalties and the Dutch scraped past Turkey. Despite not playing anywhere near their best, Gareth Southgate’s side produced a slightly improved performance against Switzerland, who knocked out defending champions Italy in the last round. England were the better team in the first half, controlling possession and moving into dangerous areas despite failing to create many – if any – clear-cut chances. That trend continued in the second half until Switzerland began to assert their dominance and took the lead in the 75th minute through Breel Embolo’s tap-in at the back post. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #england #netherlands #garethsouthgate

Bukayo Saka transformed England's despair into rapture, his brilliance igniting a national frenzy as he leveled the score with a sublime strike, leaving fans in awe of his soccer sorcery. England eventually catapulted into the EURO 2024 semifinals with a nerve-shattering penalty shootout win over Switzerland Next up: a colossal clash against the victor of Netherlands vs. Turkiye. Are you ready? #trend #footballfansarena2024 #footballfanarena #ffa

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Ian Wright has criticised Gareth Southgate’s ‘crazy’ decision not to take adequate cover for Luke Shaw to Euro 2024, with Bukayo Saka in line to start at left wing-back for England’s quarter-final clash with Switzerland this evening. Southgate took a gamble on Shaw’s fitness and named the full-back in his 26-man squad for Germany, despite the Manchester United star missing the second half of the season with a muscle injury. It had been hoped that Shaw could return to full fitness in time for England’s knockout games and while the 28-year-old has been pictured in training with the rest of the squad, he is not deemed ready for a starting role in Dusseldorf. #footballfanarena #euro2024 #FFA #England #garethsouthgate

England's dynamo, Jude Bellingham, is back in action after UEFA's probe over his controversial gesture against Slovakia. Fined £25,000 with a suspended ban, Bellingham's bold move signaled his crisis readiness. Cleared for the quarter-finals against Switzerland, he claims the gesture was for friends, not foes. The saga ends, and the football world watches. How much impact will Bellingham have against Switzerland? #trend #footballfansarena2024 #footballfanarena #ffa

Jude Bellingham faces a hefty fine but dodges suspension after his electrifying overhead goal against Slovakia sparked uproar. Despite UEFA's probe into his gesture aimed at rivals, England's star midfielder remains eligible for the quarter-finals clash with Switzerland. Bellingham, defiant in defense, insists no harm intended, setting the stage for a fiery showdown. #trend #footballfansarena2024 #footballfanarena #ffa

Jude Bellingham faces an uncertain future as UEFA investigates his controversial goal celebration. The clock ticks down to Friday, with UEFA demanding answers from England's star midfielder. Amidst mounting tension at their training camp, UEFA's silence speaks volumes. The countdown to Dusseldorf intensifies, with Slovakia also under scrutiny. Bellingham insists it was all in jest, but will it cost him his Euro dream? #football #bellingham #england #slovakia #switzerland #uefa #cr7 #realmadrid #euro2024 #post #fyp #explore #explorepage #exploremore #instagram #instagood #instadaily #instalike #reels #viral #trending #reelsinstagram #trend