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Calafiori seeks to turn World Cup disappointment into Arsenal success

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Calafiori seeks to turn World Cup disappointment into Arsenal success
Summary

Riccardo Calafiori is motivated to help Arsenal defend their Premier League title after Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. The 24-year-old defender avoided watching the tournament, finding it too painful. He believes Arsenal's goal is to build a dynasty after last season's near misses in both the Champions League and a domestic final. Despite a 3-1 pre-season loss to Real Betis, Calafiori remains positive about the team's preparation, hoping to channel recent disappointments into a successful campaign ahead of the Community Shield.

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  • •Calafiori missed the World Cup due to Italy's non-qualification.
  • •He aims to help Arsenal defend their Premier League title.
  • •Arsenal experienced a 3-1 pre-season defeat to Real Betis.
  • •The team wants to build on their past successes and avoid previous setbacks.
  • •The Community Shield is the next competitive fixture for Arsenal.
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  • 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal star could not watch World Cup because of pain
  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Calafiori determined to turn World Cup pain into more Arsenal glory
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Riccardo Calafiori has revealed that it was too painful for him to watch World Cup matches after Italy failed to qualify for the competition this summer, despite having some of the best players in Eur...

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Riccardo Calafiori admits he could barely bring himself to watch the World Cup after Italy’s failure to qualify – but says the disappointment has given him extra motivation to help Arsenal defend ...

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