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Saliba Faces Backlash After France's Loss to Croatia

3/21/2025

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William Saliba, the Arsenal defender, endured a storm of criticism following France's 2-0 loss to Croatia in the Nations League. His defensive lapses, especially in failing to mark Ante Budimir for the first goal, drew harsh ratings from French media, plummeting to as low as 3/10. Nevertheless, he continues to be a vital asset for both Arsenal and the national team.

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William Saliba, the Arsenal defender, endured a storm of criticism following France's 2-0 loss to Croatia in the Nations League. His defensive lapses, especially in failing to mark Ante Budimir for the first goal, drew harsh ratings from French media, plummeting to as low as 3/10. Nevertheless, he continues to be a vital asset for both Arsenal and the national team.