But he told me I wasn't ready. The idea when you're part of a team is a better feeling for me.'. "I was waiting for him to give me a chance, but football is like that. In the recording, the defender, now 19, turns on his front-facing camera and pans it around his surroundings. In the recording, the defender, now 19, turns on his front-facing camera and. The French Football Association opened an. It shows the youngster smiling before panning the camera round to show a fellow player lying next to him who is undressed. The 19-year-old is considered one of the brightest prospects in Ligue 1 and has already made 22 appearances with the French youth team. The 20-year-old centre-half has reportedly been handed a one-month suspended ban by the French Football Association after an X-rated video featuring the Gunners player was seen by hundreds of thousands on social media a few months back. 'It is clear that so much has changed in the last year,' he told RMC's 'Top of the Foot' show. But he told me I wasn't ready. And Saliba also took to Instagram to suggesthe was 'locked up' like Matteo Guendouzi. Arsenal fans will be hoping that this draws a line under the episode, and means that Saliba can get back to his football. It wasn't the first time Saliba had taken aim at Arteta since joining Nice either. Arsenal defender William Saliba has been handed a one-month suspended ban by the French Football Federation over a leaked Snapchat video featuring a naked team-mate masturbating. The video was posted to Saliba's Snapchat when he was 16, and has since resurfaced. Saliba has now been hit with a suspended one-month ban following a disciplinary hearing. He has been a regular in the Nice starting line-up, making 15 Ligue 1 appearances in the last few months. The defender was originally signed in the summer of 2019 by Arteta's predecessor, Unai Emery, for a fee of 27million. The French Football Federation have launched an investigation into William Saliba after a video circulated on social media on Monday night, according to French media outlet RMC. Arteta said: [The fans are] going to be crucial. Planet Football. The video in question, lifted from Snapchat, shows Saliba recording with the front facing camera and appears to show a teammate performing a sexual act in the company of others. However, sources told ESPN that during the 2020-21 pre-season multiple players - none of whom are still at the club - allegedly described Saliba as a "League One-level" footballer, citing his . 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French football bosses are set to investigate William Saliba after an X-rated . The video, believed to have been filmed around three years ago, shows Saliba in a France national team tracksuit. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Saliba is under contract at Arsenal until 2024, but has yet to play a senior competitive game. Saliba was left out of the Arsenal squads for this season and could only play for the under-23s. WILLIAM SALIBA has been hit with a suspended one-month ban by the French FA for his role in an X-rated video scandal. "I am happy now, I want to play for Nice. The report claims that the FFF considers the video harmful to the image of the federation and of football as a whole. Neither Saliba or Brighton under 23s player Ella are banned from appearing for their club sides. Gabriel appeared to confront Saliba, with the pair seen pushing each other in frustration. That means he will NOT miss any playing time for Nice - where he is currently on loan - or France unless he breaches any rules again, say RMC Sport. The Philadelphia 76ers learned of a positive coronavirus test for a player during tonight's game in Brooklyn, forcing the entire team to quarantine in New York tonight and contact trace, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. The French Football Federation (FFF) has opened an investigation into the X-rated video featuring Arsenal defender William Saliba which has circulated on social media. The comments below have been moderated in advance. In Ella's case, just ONE of those months has been suspended, meaning he will serve a two-month ban. In the recording, the defender, now 19, turns on his front-facing camera and pans it around his surroundings. After failing to impress Mikel Arteta on his return he was shipped off on loan again, this time to Nice. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. That's despite Saliba costing the Gunners around 27million when they signed him from Saint-Etienne on a five-year deal in July 2019. The 20-year-old, currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Nice, had been subject to an investigation by a disciplinary committee. Arsenal left Saliba out of their Premier League and Europa League squads for the current season, something manager Mikel Arteta expressed regret about, and so he was only able to play for their under-23 side prior to the loan move. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Meanwhile the Gunners have dis The clip, believed to be three years old, resurfaced in February and shows the youngster smiling before panning the camera round to show a fellow player lying undressed next to him and watching a video. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Although the video was initially posted and then deleted on Salibas Snapchat, the clip resurfaced earlier this year and was widely shared on social media. FREE BETS: GET OVER 2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE. Neither Saliba or Brighton under 23s player Ella are banned from appearing for their club sides.. Arsenal defender William Saliba has been handed a one-month suspended ban by the French Football Federation after a X-rated video emerged, The 20-year-old centre-back is currently out on loan at Ligue 1 club Nice from Arsenal. Breaking | The French Football Federation will open an investigation into William Saliba following a video circling on social media in the last 24 hours - sources tell RMC that the FFF views the video as harmful to the image of the federation & football as a whole. Arsenal defender William Saliba landed himself in trouble after a leaked Snapchat video went viral. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Earlier this week, Saliba took another swipe at Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, claiming the Spaniard judged him based on 'two-and-a-half games'. Everything is fine.". Saliba signed for Arsenal in 2019 but was immediately loaned back to Saint-Etienne for a year. Arsenal loanee and Nice defender William Saliba video leak that completely embarrasses Arsenal. La complicit . To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published13:29,01 March 2023 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated13:29,01 March 2023 GMT. He judged me on two-and-a-half games. The idea when youre part of a team is a better feeling for me.. It's THAT William Saliba video, what is kicking off here then? "I was waiting for him to give me a chance, but football is like that.". Saliba then points the camera to his right where one of his teammates is sat naked and appearing to masturbate whilst watching a video. Arsenal's William Saliba shows off fancy footwork, dribbling and finishing ability in Nice training via his Instagram story. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. ': Jake Paul speaks after defeat to Tommy Fury, Waleed Aly compares T20 Women's World Cup to under 12s cricket, Footballer Danny Simpson talks meeting Ronaldo while on a date, Tyson and Tommy Fury's dad asks Jake Paul to pay up after loss, Liverpool's April visit ticket allocation slashed by 20%, Ange Postecoglou hails 'outstanding' Kyogo Furuhashi after Hampden heroics, Newcastle fans get ready ahead of Carabao Cup final with Man Utd, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira pays tribute to John Motson. And speaking to RMC Sport, Saliba - who won Nice's Player of the Month immediately after joining in January - said: "It is clear that so much has changed in the last year. It wasn't the first time Saliba had taken aim at Arteta since joining Nice either. The French Football Federation have launched an investigation into William Saliba after a video circulated on social media on Monday night, according to French media outlet RMC.. In February, a leaked Snapchat video resurfaced which showed the young Arsenal defender, 20, filming a team-mate performing a sex act in the dressing room. The recent trouble, however,might cast further crisis on his career. According to RMC Sport, the FFF has now decided to set up a disciplinary commission to investigate the video. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Arsenal defender William Saliba has been handed a one-month suspended ban after the French Football Federation (FFF) opened an investigation into an X-rated video that circulated on social media. "When I initially came to Arsenal the league looked very good so I showed up to training and wanted to train on my own to show the coach I was ready. But Ella will not be allowed to feature in any of France's youth or senior squads. 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Tomorrow we expect to have the same support because, with that, were going to be closer to winning the game for sure., Topics:.css-wpf514{color:#72B97D;}Arsenal, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Premier League, Mikel Arteta, Football, Roy Keane delivered hilarious rant about West Hams defending, Ian Wright had to hold in his laugh, Martin Odegaard turned a slide tackle into a five-star skill, he's a magician, Spurs knocked out of the FA Cup in fifth round by Sheffield United, VAR controversy as West Ham go 1-0 up against Man United when ball looked out, Alejandro Garnacho scores stunning goal as Man United advance in the FA Cup, Man United fans are discussing what Paul Pogba could have been with Casemiro alongside him. I would have liked for him to play me more. MUMBERE AUSBEL. William Saliba leaked video: Arsenal player is set to be investigated for a leaked video he shot in which one of his teammates was seen naked. But he told me I wasn't ready. 47. < William Saliba leaked video: Arsenal defender under scanner over video of naked teammate, Football transfer news: Neymar to signextension with PSG, Sergio Ramos' future uncertain, Man City still tracking Lionel Messi, planning different transfer approach to PSG, Lionel Messi graces France Football cover in PSG jersey, fuels star's transfer rumours, Alvaro Gonzalez's attempt to kick Neymar backfires, ends up with injury during PSG win. Saliba took a dig at Arteta earlier this year for 'judging his abilities on just two-and-a-half games' when he arrived as the club's manager. In the recording, the defender, now 19, turns on his front-facing camera and. The video was posted to Saliba's Snapchat when he was 16, and has since resurfaced. Also Read |Lionel Messi graces France Football cover in PSG jersey, fuels star's transfer rumours. "He judged me on two-and-a-half matches. But he told me I wasn't ready. But Saliba states otherwise, claiming that the manager was too quick to judge him without any decent chance to prove himself. The French footballer recorded thepurported video, in which one of his teammates was seen naked. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has insisted that all is well between centre-back pairing William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes after they were spotted in a heated altercation following their 1-0 win over Leicester. Arsenal defender William Saliba has been handed a one-month suspension by the French FA over his X-rated video that went viral on social media. Mikel Arteta reportedly believes that the player's lack of a transition season and the personal problem while adjusting between countries were the key deterrents to his progress. WILLIAM SALIBA is reportedly being investigated by the French Football Federation after a video surfaced on social media of him recording a team-mate's sex act. In January, he revealed hewas left 'hurt' when he did not get a look induring the first six months of his life at the Emirates after returning from a loan at Saint-Etienne last season. 3. In February, a leaked Snapchat video resurfaced which showed the young Arsenal defender, 20, filming a team-mate performing a sex act in the dressing room. In this year there has been a lot of change. However, there were some unsavoury scenes upon the final whistle. Arsenal defender William Saliba landed himself in trouble after a leaked Snapchat video went viral. For more stories like this, check our sport page. RMC Sport reports that in the video, Saliba was shown wearing a France tracksuit. "I am happy now, I want to play for Nice. Saliba has been given a suspended one-month ban from international duties, while the teammate, Ulrick Eneme Ella, has been given three months - with only one of those suspended, according to GFFN. The video, believed to have been filmed around three years ago, shows Saliba in a France national team tracksuit. I am happy now, I want to play for Nice. The Frenchman, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Nice, has. OLIVER HOLT: In days gone by, Arsenal would have lost their nerve. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal star for 'magic moment' in win over Everton, Roy Keane slams Declan Rice after 80m Arsenal transfer link, Arsenal consider cashing in on SIX players to help fund summer spending spree. Saliba, who joined Arsenal in a 27 million deal from Saint-Etienne, is currently on loan at Nice for the remainder of the season. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. :fire: pic.twitter.com/YbuFmrKxtR. The forward - who has not yet played for Brighton since his 2020 move from Amiens - is permitted to play for his club. Now RMC Sport report that the commission have reached a verdict, handing Saliba a one-month ban from selection for the French national team at all age groups over the video though it has been suspended meaning he will not face any time on the sidelines. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 'When I saw that the coach changed, a lot changed for me too. The video going around social media involving William Saliba is from three years ago. Last month, he revealed he was left 'hurt' when he did not get a look induring the first six months of his life at the Emirates after returning from a loan at Saint-Etienne last season. This video is my. That led to ex-Saint-Etienne team-mateWesley Fofana claiming his pal was 'finally free'when he signed for Nice. Further trouble awaits for the player with the French Football Federation set to begin an investigation against him three years after the video was leaked on the internet. Sources have toldRMCthat the FFF view the video as "harmful to the image of the federation & football as a whole.". The idea when youre part of a team is a better feeling for me.. William Saliba is facing an investigation over a leaked video on social media (Getty/Snapchat) The French Football Federation (FFF) has opened an investigation into the X-rated video. By. It has been a difficult season for Saliba - who found himself cast out of Arsenal's squad this term, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta leaving him out of his Premier League and Europa League squads, stressing that the player lacks first team experience. William Saliba might be investigated by the France Football Federation after a video of a teammate performing a sex act was leaked online. Gabriel appeared to confront Saliba, with the pair seen pushing each other in frustration. The 19-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance for Arsenal, and in an interview this week, the defender suggested that he had been unfairly treated by Mikel Arteta. And speaking to RMC Sport, Saliba - who won Nice's Player of the Month immediately after joining in January - said: "It is clear that so much has changed in the last year. THE French Football Federation is reportedly set to open an investigation into William Saliba's behavious after a recording of a team-mate's sex act was leaked on social media. The FFF immediately set up a disciplinary commission to investigate the video, which was considered harmful to the image of the federation and of football as a whole.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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