In this news, Sports Buddy reveals how Arsenal WAGS have contributed to their successful campaign this season.
Partners of Arsenal Footballers
Being the partner of a footballer often leads to certain assumptions, including involvement in salacious gossip, a desire for public attention, and a penchant for extravagant opulence.
However, a recent viral video of Martin Odegaard’s girlfriend, Helene Spilling, celebrating Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium sheds light on a different culture cultivated by sporting director Edu, manager Mikel Arteta, and the club hierarchy.
Family Atmosphere at Arsenal
A core group, including Spilling, Tolami Benson, Milly White, Sophie Weber, and Laura Trossard Hilven, comprised of significant others of players like Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard, frequently attend matches together and socialize away from the stadium.
This familial atmosphere, fostered by Arteta and Edu, extends beyond the players to include their partners, such as Declan Rice’s girlfriend Lauren Fryer and Aaron Ramsdale’s wife Georgina.
Unconventional Support and Bonding
The group often gathers to watch matches, with four of the women watching Arsenal’s 6-0 win over Sheffield United together in March.
During matchdays, they can be seen passionately cheering on their partners from the stands, displaying a genuine interest in their success rather than seeking personal limelight. This camaraderie extends to significant events like Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich, where the partners traveled together.
Departure from Stereotypes
This evolving dynamic marks a departure from the stereotypical WAG image of the noughties, typified by figures like Cheryl Cole and Coleen Rooney.
Unlike the attention-seeking behaviors of England football team’s partners during the 2006 World Cup, this group focuses on supporting their partners while maintaining a low profile, contributing to a more unified and supportive environment within the club.
In response to inquiries from Mail Sport regarding the increasing number of families socializing together, Arteta commented.
‘‘That’s great to see obviously because it’s needed. We have a lot of foreign players that obviously they have their families, wives, girlfriends around and they need support.
‘’They need to build those friendships and those close circles around them. We have created that, big credit to them and how much they have put into that because it’s really helpful for the team so if they are happy, much better because the players are gonna be happy and more settled.
‘It gives you a much bigger sense of belonging somewhere when you really feel that you are part of something.’’
