Arsenal travel delays cause press conference cancellation before Napoli match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Arsenal cancelled their scheduled pre-match press conference in Italy as travel disruptions at London airports prevented the team from arriving in time for the media event. Coach Mikel Arteta and a player were set to address the media at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday evening. The club faces potential UEFA fines due to the missed obligation. Additionally, logistical concerns remain for match day as the team is staying at the Voco Hotel in the Vulcano Buono di Nola resort, located outside the city center. Potential heavy traffic in Naples could complicate their transit to the stadium for the upcoming Champions League match. Arsenal continues to deal with the fallout of the London travel chaos as they attempt to prepare for their encounter with Napoli.
- •Arsenal cancelled their pre-match press conference due to flight delays from London.
- •UEFA may issue a fine to the club for missing the mandatory media session.
- •The team is staying at the Voco Hotel in the Vulcano Buono di Nola resort.
- •Heavy match-day traffic in Naples could delay the team's arrival at the stadium.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Travel chaos hits Arsenal & fans pre-Napoli clash
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal delay forces press conference cancellation for Napoli match
"Arsenal had to cancel their pre-match conference and arrive late in Italy on Tuesday night, amid widespread travel disruption over the last 24 hours.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesNearly 2,00...
"Arsenal won’t hold their traditional pre-match press conference, as they haven’t even arrived in Italy yet ahead of their Champions League match with Napoli, and could face further problems tomorr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:20 AMTravel chaos hits Arsenal & fans pre-Napoli clash
Arsenal had to cancel their pre-match conference and arrive late in Italy on Tuesday night, amid widespread travel disruption over the last 24 hours.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesNearly 2,00...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:45 PMArsenal delay forces press conference cancellation for Napoli match
Arsenal won’t hold their traditional pre-match press conference, as they haven’t even arrived in Italy yet ahead of their Champions League match with Napoli, and could face further problems tomorr...
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