According to The Daily Mail, Arsenal has deleted a birthday message that was posted on Twitter for Andrey Arshavin. The Russian player had a successful five-year tenure at the club under the management of Arsene Wenger and was highly regarded by the fans.
Arshavin recently celebrated his 42nd birthday, and Arsenal took to their social media account to wish him well. However, the post received criticism from several Ukrainians due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The criticism stemmed from reports suggesting that Arshavin had made statements indicating his willingness to fight for his country if called upon during the war.
Given the sensitive nature of the situation and the disappointment expressed by fans, Arsenal ultimately decided to delete the post. The club faced continued backlash for what was seen as an ill-timed message.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Arshavin was a fine import and it’s sad we cannot wish him a happy birthday peacefully.
The former attacker made a huge impact when he played in over 100 competitive matches for the club and we expect him to get a warm reception if he ever visits the Emirate.
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