Eric Abidal: Last News

Former East Kilbride winger Kevin Wilson regularly rubs shoulders with former football superstars including Edgar Davids, Eric Abidal and Nicolas Anelka while playing for an amateur team in Dubai.

Mikel Arteta's young Arsenal side have captivated the Premier League at times this season.The performances of players like Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli have prompted hope that the Gunners finally have a strong foundation to build from after years of inconsistency.The willingness to give youngsters a chance is a trait synonymous with Arsenal throughout the Premier League era, with legendary former boss Arsene Wenger renowned for putting faith in youth.With that mindset back at the Emirates Stadium - not to mention a talented crop to match - here is a look at the 10 youngest Premier League debutants for the Gunners and an assessment of how their career panned or is panning out.Debut: 19th September 2005 vs. Everton (H)The Cameroon international caught the eye from a young age at Arsenal and after breaking into the first team under Wenger he had spells of both excellent and disappointing form.Song forged a fine understanding with Robin van Persie, with his pinpoint passes into the Dutchman becoming trademark during one campaign.As much as Song had a fine career at Arsenal and went on to play for an all-conquering Barcelona, he will perhaps be best remembered for awkwardly coming forward when Carlos Puyol beckoned Eric Abidal to lift the La Liga trophy.Debut: 14th September 2013 vs. Sunderland (A)Akpom scored goals for fun at youth level for the Gunners, so it was no shock when he earned a first-team chance.The striker was unable to find the net with the same frequency in senior football though.

Paris Saint-Germain Women's player who was recently attacked.Hamraoui, 31, was pulled from her car earlier this month and attacked by two masked men in Paris.Former Barcelona defender Abidal, 42, was found to be messaging her as part of the police investigation into the incident.And as per Get French Football News, this forced him to admit to his wife Hayet, who he's been married to for roughly 14 years, that he was cheating.Hayet announced her intentions to end their marriage in a press release on Friday.She said Abidal had admitted “to an adulterous relationship with Ms Hamraoui” and she will now demand a divorce in Barcelona.It emerged earlier this week that Abidal would be questioned by French police over the ongoing

PSG Femmes, was rushed to hospital with injuries to her legs and hands.The 31-year-old had been pulled from her car by two men with masks as she made her way back from a club dinner organised by PSG.According to The Times, Abidal will now be questioned amid speculation that adultery could be at the centre of the case.Abidal is not thought to have direct involvement, but prosecutors want to investigate a 'privileged relationship' with Hamraoui.The case originally made headlines when Aminata Diallo, who was at the wheel of the car, was arrested on suspicion of plotting the assault to take Hamraoui's place.However, Diallo has since been released on insufficient evidence, and she has released a statement."Aminata Diallo deplores the perfectly

Chelsea's 2009 Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona.The Blues were beaten on away goals after Andres Iniesta scored a stoppage time equaliser for Barca at Stamford Bridge following a controversial refereeing performance.Norwegian Tom Henning Ovrebo was heavily criticised after the match having failed to award a penalty to the hosts after two strong claims after challenges on Didier Drogba.Drogba and Bosingwa led the post-match criticism of Ovrebo and were ultimately handed six and four-match bans, respectively, for their actions.Chelsea had taken an early lead through a screamer from Michael Essien before Eric Abidal was sent off for Barcelona in the second half.However, with Iniesta's 93rd minute equaliser providing Barcelona

Lionel Messi's father says there is a possibility that his son stays at Barcelona for the final year of his contract amid claims that the club captain is leaning towards abandoning his attempt to leave the Catalan giants.

Real Madrid's players are said to have been left stunned by the transfer chaos surrounding Lionel Messi at Barcelona.

straight to your inbox Barcelona have not given up on keeping Lionel Messi despite the player’s dramatic transfer request on Tuesday. The club’s new football director Ramon Planes – who replaced Eric Abidal last week – said that they are working long hours to try to head off the crisis and persuade Messi to stay, with Manchester City seen as favourites to land him.

It was always going to happen at some point.

Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Farre says he held talks with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp over becoming their new manager.

Barcelona board members are reportedly split down the middle with regards to Lionel Messi's future - with some open to the idea of selling six-time Ballon d'Or winner this summer.

Lionel Messi has reportedly rocked new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman by telling him he doesn't see a future for the Catalan club.

The Spanish media continue to suggest Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona is far from certain after Ronald Koeman was confirmed as the club's new manager.

Ousmane Dembele appears to be a firm part of Barcelona's plans moving forward following comments made by the club's president.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted Lionel Messi is going nowhere this summer amid speculation linking the Argentinean forward with a move to the Premier League.

Incoming Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman will have the final say over the immediate future of Philippe Coutinho, according the club's president.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that the club see Lionel Messi as one of their "non-transferable" players amid suggests the club icon could walk away from the Nou Camp.

Just hours after Quique Setien was handed his P45 at Barcelona, their director of football and former player Eric Abidal followed him through the exit door as the club continue to ring the changes.

Ronald Koeman admits that his imminent move from the Dutch national team to Barcelona isn't really coming at a great time.

Barcelona have sacked sporting director Eric Abidal as the fallout from their dramatic Champions League exit to Bayern Munich continues.

Antoine Griezmann's agent reportedly met with Barcelona chiefs on Tuesday to discuss the forward's future following his disappointing debut season at the club.