Jonas Eidevall admits Arsenal have a “problem” with the lack of diversity in their first-team squad – but believes it is an issue across all of women’s football in England.
The Gunners were heavily criticised last month after their squad photograph for the 2023/24 season contained no players from diverse backgrounds.
Having initially declined to comment on the issue, Arsenal later published a statement admitting it was a “key priority” to improve diversity.
“We acknowledge our current women’s first-team squad does not reflect the diversity that exists across the club and the communities we represent,” it read.
The Arsenal.
Our 2023/24 squad.
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC)
“Increasing participation among young…
Arturo Vidal hailed spectacular two-goal hero Lionel Messi after the superstar helped Barcelona take a giant step towards the Champions League final with victory over Liverpool.
Barca captain Messi turned the blockbuster semi-final tie on its head courtesy of a memorable brace in Wednesday s 3-0 win at Camp Nou.
After ex-Liverpool forward Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the first half, Messi netted twice in the second period – including a stunning 82nd-minute free-kick – to bring up his 600th goal for Barca.
Vidal heaped praise on the five-time Ballon d Or winner post-game, saying: Messi is spectacular – it s amazing what he does on the pitch.
Today was the most important game of the year and I tried to enjoy it as much as possible.
The…
The 2024 Copa America final was delayed by 30 minutes after supporters without tickets breached security outside the Hard Rock Stadium.
Footage circulated on social media showing fans breaking through one of the stadium s main gates, with police making several arrests while attempting to stem the flow of people.
The gate was subsequently locked down, while supporters were seen receiving medical attention and asking for water in the stifling conditions.
The Copa America s climax between Argentina and Colombia was due to begin at 8pm local time (1am BST), but Copa America confirmed that kick-off had been pushed back.
We would like to inform you that individuals without tickets will not be allowed entry into the stadium, they wrote on X.
Only those…
Michael O’Neill is bracing himself for another challenging international window as Northern Ireland’s bruising Euro 2024 qualifying campaign comes to an end this month.
Any hope of reaching next summer’s tournament was virtually extinguished as long ago as June, and with only two wins – both against San Marino – and six defeats in Group H, Northern Ireland would have been forgiven for wanting to fast forward to the end of a campaign ruined by an ongoing injury crisis.
But two games remain and with a trip to Finland, the pot two team in last October’s draw, to come before top seeds Denmark visit Windsor Park on October 20, they are two of the hardest on paper.
O’Neill on Wednesday welcomed back Ciaron Brown and Jordan Jones into his squad but the 26-…
Erik ten Hag says he will act as both friend and teacher for Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United this season.
Portugal superstar Ronaldo remained at Old Trafford despite reportedly wanting out during the transfer window due to the club s failure to qualify for the Champions League this season.
Rumours continued to swirl right up until deadline day but Ronaldo, who returned for a second spell from Juventus in August 2021, was part of the squad that defeated Leicester City 1-0 – coming off the bench in Thursday s win.
[He stayed], as we said. It s really early in the season and we have a squad and we have more than starting 11 players and that is what you see now, Ten Hag said.
Players who are now on the bench can play in one, two or three weeks.