https://williamsalibanews.site/William Saliba news, stats and career coverage.https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-misses-francehttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-misses-franceTue, 14 Jul 2026 09:41:01 GMTWilliam Saliba, France’s back-injured defender, skips training ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal against Spain. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since the group stage, with Les Bleus conceding just two goals in six matches—one more than Spain. Latest update on his fitness and France’s title d https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-shines-francehttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-shines-franceMon, 13 Jul 2026 21:01:21 GMTWilliam Saliba starred at the back as France edged past Paraguay 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. The Arsenal defender earned glowing reviews from French media after a composed defensive display. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-rest-dayhttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-rest-dayMon, 13 Jul 2026 21:00:53 GMTWilliam Saliba and Dayot Upamecano rest ahead of France's semi-final World Cup match. Both players, key to France's defense, are sidelined for load management. The French team, having won their quarter-final, returns to training, with Saliba's back issue and Upamecano's foot pain being the primary r https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-salibas-back-injuryhttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-salibas-back-injuryMon, 13 Jul 2026 12:33:54 GMTWilliam Saliba’s chronic back injury raises fresh doubts over his availability for Arsenal’s 2026/27 campaign. With the club already eyeing Ezri Konsa and potential backup options, the 25-year-old’s fitness could force a costly transfer push—just as the Gunners prepare for a title defense. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-draws-barcelonahttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-draws-barcelonaFri, 10 Jul 2026 20:36:32 GMTWilliam Saliba's strong Arsenal form has sparked Barcelona's pursuit, with reports on 10 Jul 2026 linking the French defender to a possible summer move amid rival club interest. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-praises-mbappehttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-praises-mbappeFri, 10 Jul 2026 20:36:19 GMTOn 16 Jun 2026, William Saliba lauded Kylian Mbappé’s record‑breaking brace as France beat Senegal 3‑1 at MetLife Stadium, highlighting the impact on the squad and his own confidence. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-transfer-arsenalhttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-transfer-arsenalFri, 10 Jul 2026 09:37:48 GMTWilliam Saliba's potential transfer to Barcelona takes a new turn as Arsenal sets a price for the French footballer, with latest updates on Martin Odegaard's exit agreement https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-waits-psghttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-waits-psgThu, 09 Jul 2026 20:09:34 GMTWilliam Saliba is being eyed by PSG as they wait for an opening to sign the French football athlete, with a potential transfer on the horizon, offering clear value to his career https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-misses-norway-23fchttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-misses-norway-23fcWed, 08 Jul 2026 22:14:38 GMTWilliam Saliba will sit out France's final 2026 World Cup group match against Norway, prompting a defensive reshuffle that sees Maxence Lacroix start in his place. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-shakes-off-814ehttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-shakes-off-814eWed, 08 Jul 2026 08:51:56 GMTWilliam Saliba says he's already forgotten Arsenal's Champions League final defeat, while France teammates rib him during a recent training camp on 5 July 2026. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-sparks-128m-1b59https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-sparks-128m-1b59Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:51:00 GMTOn 5 July 2026, Arsenal’s William Saliba attracted a €128 million price tag as PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona entered a fierce bidding battle for the French centre‑back. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-gets-real-711ahttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-gets-real-711aTue, 07 Jul 2026 19:31:27 GMTFormer France star Marcel Desailly praises William Saliba and confirms the Real Madrid door remains open, while noting a move isn’t imminent amid Arsenal’s contract extension. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-set-transfer-7629https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-set-transfer-7629Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:09:25 GMTWilliam Saliba will make a transfer move to Real Madrid, according to Marcel Desailly, who believes the defender is the world's best centre-half, exceeding Virgil van Dijk's level https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-criticizes-world-3e7fhttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-criticizes-world-3e7fTue, 30 Jun 2026 20:18:04 GMTWilliam Saliba criticizes the World Cup final venue pitch and reveals an unusual studs request before France's 3-1 win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-faces-clubmate-83c4https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-faces-clubmate-83c4Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:17:35 GMTWilliam Saliba to face Arsenal teammate Viktor Gyokeres as France takes on Sweden in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on June 30, with France seeking to advance after winning all group-stage games https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-returns-france-5f00https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-returns-france-5f00Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:17:26 GMTWilliam Saliba set to return to France's lineup against Sweden on Tuesday, as Les Bleus aim to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a strong predicted XI https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-set-start-3ca2https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-set-start-3ca2Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:06:39 GMTWilliam Saliba cleared to start for France vs Senegal on 22 June, ending injury doubts and targeting a full World Cup debut as Arsenal’s key defender for the national side. https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-why-he-af98https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-why-he-af98Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:35:20 GMTWilliam Saliba explains why he turned down a loan move to Newcastle United in 2021, opting for Marseille instead, and how it impacted his career with Arsenal and the French national team https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-how-he-e10bhttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-how-he-e10bMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:35:10 GMTWilliam Saliba shares his experience of almost joining Lille in 2021, and how his loan to Marseille changed his career, earning him a call-up to the France national team https://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-rested-norway-9ecahttps://williamsalibanews.site/news/william-saliba-rested-norway-9ecaSat, 27 Jun 2026 09:05:46 GMTWilliam Saliba will not play in France's match against Norway, with Maxence Lacroix likely to replace him, as France aims to win Group I in the 2026 World Cup