Arteta announces Arsenal's Champions League final preparations and updates
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed the latest updates ahead of the Champions League final, addressing team news and transfer developments. The team is preparing for key fixtures while dealing with external controversies affecting the sport, including Ireland's protest during their match against Qatar. Additionally, possible changes in player nationality have surfaced as Italy's Cristian Volpato may switch allegiance to represent Australia in future competitions. The formalities for this change are pending confirmation from FIFA. Arsenal's preparations will be closely monitored as the final approaches.
- •Arteta shares updates before Champions League final
- •Ireland protests impact future fixtures
- •Volpato may switch from Italy to Australia
- •FIFA confirmation needed for Volpato's eligibility
- •Arsenal's squad preparations are ongoing
- 5:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arteta reveals Arsenal Champions League final team news; transfer news and more – as it happened
"Our writers brought the news from press conferences and previews ahead of the men’s Champions League and Women’s FA Cup finals The aforementioned Qatar played Ireland last night in Dublin, and lost 1-0. The game was played against the backdrop of mounting controversy over Ireland’s forthcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel, with the game scheduled for October 4 in Dublin a particular focus, and protesters hurled tennis balls bearing the message “stop the game” onto the pitch on several occasions during the first half. The 22-year will make a shock switch of allegiance from Italy to Australia four years after turning down the opportunity to represent the country of his birth at the tournament in Qatar. Football Australia is still awaiting confirmation from Fifa that the formalities surrounding Volpato’s change of heart can be completed before Socceroos coach Tony Popovic names his 26-player World Cup squad by 1 June. Continue reading...
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