LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal celebrates after scoring a objective which was later dominated out for offside through the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham at Emirates Stadium on Could 02, 2026 in London, England. (Photograph by Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)
Riccardo Calafiori reveals he received’t watch World Cup video games after Italy didn’t qualify, however hopes to satisfy Roma within the Champions League subsequent season: ‘See you in September.’
Italy star Calafiori launched interviews with Tuttosport and Cronache Di Spogliatoio only a few days earlier than Arsenal’s Champions League Last in opposition to PSG.
Calafiori. ‘I don’t assume I’ll watch World Cup video games.’
The Gunners have already received a historic Premier League title, the primary for the membership in 22 years, and at the moment are aiming for his or her first Champions League title.
“The Premier League was one of many goals I’ve had since I used to be a child. We exploded in pleasure after the ultimate whistle, and I hope to lift our flag excessive within the Champions League, provided that we now have not certified for the World Cup.”
Speaking about Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup, Calafiori mentioned: “It was a tough second to just accept. I don’t assume I’ll watch World Cup video games. Gattuso was the primary particular person I talked to the morning after successful the Premier League.”

Gattuso served as Italy’s head coach from June 2025 till final March, when he resigned after a defeat within the World Cup play-off Last in opposition to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which prevented the Azzurri from qualifying for the third consecutive World Cup.
Calafiori, 24, made his senior Italy debut in 2024 beneath Luciano Spalletti and has collected 14 appearances with La Nazionale.
“I’m so glad at Arsenal and I wish to proceed successful trophies right here,” Calafiori added.
“Roma? See you on the Olimpico in September.”
A product of the Giallorossi academy, Calafiori spoke about Roma additionally to Cronache di Spogliatoio.
“I’ve made it. I wished to get out of my consolation zone, however I feel I’ll return to Italy [one day]there’s nowhere like Italy,” he mentioned, smiling.
“I’ve unfinished enterprise there too. Like taking part in for Roma. Proper now, I’m very glad at Arsenal and I can’t wait to play within the Champions League Last.

“I’m so pleased with Roma’s season, who’ve been lacking from the Champions League for therefore lengthy. Gattuso was the primary particular person I talked to the morning after successful the title, but I’m a bit sorry about the place he’ll be teaching [Lazio]. After Zenica, I most well-liked to attend, however I feel he understood. He behaved nicely with me, and I can solely thank him for every thing.”
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