Claude Callegari: Last News

Arsenal fan channel contributor was found at his home having passed away on Monday afternoon.

Arsenal Fan TV host Robbie Lyle has confirmed Claude Callegari was found dead at his home by one of the channel’s crew members.Callegari, who became a popular figure on the Gunners fan channel before his removal amid controversy last year, sadly passed away at the age of 58 on Monday.The tragic news was initially confirmed on Tuesday by his latest YouTube colleagues the Bansta’s Boys, who released a statement on behalf of his family on social media.And now AFTV host Lyle has expressed his sadness at the news in an emotional video message on the channel, in which he reveals Callegari was found at his property by a member of the crew.After confirming the news, Lyle says: “It’s really, really sad.

Arsenal have released a statement after a “racist slur” was directed at Tottenham’s Son Heung-min on AFTV during Sunday’s north London derby.As has become tradition since the restart, the regular voices on the fan-run YouTube channel AFTV have met to watch the Gunners in action.But Claude Callegari has found himself in hot water after he was heard saying “DVD's going off” during Sunday’s match, making a reference towards selling DVD’s at market stalls as has been directed at Asian footballers in the past.Callegari has now been removed from the channel, as confirmed by owner Robbie Lyle, with Arsenal making a statement about the individual to distance themselves from him.It read: “We are aware of a video on social media in which an Arsenal

Arsenal have released a statement condemning an alledged racist remark made by Claude Callegari on AFTV.

Arsenal Fan TV have banned Claude Callegari from appearing on their shows again after the pundit made a racist comment about Tottenham star Son Heung-min.

Tottenham star Son Heung-min.Callegari was part of a group of Arsenal fans that were filmed for a watchalong for Sunday’s north London derby.Callegari was heard to say “DVD's going off” South Korean star Son was substituted in the 94th-minute of Tottenham's 2-1 win.The reference to selling DVDs is a racist term that has been directed at Asian players, including Son, in the past.Callegari appeared with AFTV host Robbie Lyle in a video during which he tried to explain his choice of words.It had been claimed that he'd said “another DVD will be coming out” in reference to Tottenham's victory despite clearly saying “DVD's going off”.