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LEEDS, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on January 31, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Italy international Riccardo Calafiori celebrated Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years on the day of his birthday: ‘The best ever.’
Arsenal won the 2025-26 Premier League with a game to spare on Tuesday night, thanks to Manchester City’s 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
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Arsenal players watched Manchester City’s match from their training ground and celebrated a historic achievement at full-time.
It was a special day for Calafiori, who also turned 24 yesterday.
The Italy international contributed to Arsenal’s title with one goal and two assists in 25 Premier League appearances this term.
“Best birthday ever,” wrote the ex-Bologna and Roma defender on Instagram, posting a picture of his celebrations.
Calafiori also posted a picture on Instagram Stories, showing him as a kid with a trophy from his first club, Petriana Calcio: “Champion of England,” wrote the Italian defender.
Calafiori reacts as Arsenal win Premier League title
ByLorenzo Bettoni
Lorenzo Bettoni is the Editor of Football Italia.
