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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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Former Arsenal cult hero looks unrecognisable as he tucks into large beer stein ahead of Champions League final
A former Arsenal cult hero looked totally unrecognisable as he enjoyed a beer ahead of the Champions League final in Munich last week. The ex-Premier League star was seen tucking into a stein of beer alongside former Hull City and Russia manager Leonid Slutsky before attending PSG 's thrilling 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan on Saturday - as Luis Enrique's side lifted their first ever Champions League trophy. The 44-year-old, who scored 31 goals in 144 appearances for the Gunners, appeared scarcely recognisable as he sported a blue cap, completing his new look with black glasses and a white t-shirt. Nicknamed the 'baby faced assassin' by some, the Russian also appeared to be tucking into a sausage and chips. The former winger moved to the Emirates for £15million in 2009 from Zenit St Petersburg and enjoyed a succesful four-year stint under Arsene Wenger. He is best known for a remarkable individual cameo where he scored four times at Anfield in a scintillating eight-goal draw against Liverpool in 2009. It is indeed Andrey Arshavin. The retired forward, who played 75 times for Russia, is also lauded by Gunners fans for sweeping in the winner against Barcelona to stun the Spaniards 2-1 in their Champions League round of 16 clash in 2011. Despite his heroic status, fans were still unable to recognise his new look. 'He looks so innocent and... Normal here... Can't believe he's the same guy who scored four against Liverpool,' one fan wrote on social media. 'He looks like a science teacher,' another added. One fan said: 'Imagine seeing him at a beerhall and he's like, 'Yeah I played in the Premier League for Arsenal.' Another wrote: 'That guy put four past Liverpool, let that sink in.' It's not the first time that Arshavin has surprised Arsenal fans with his new appearance. He shocked fans by wearing a woolly hat and large black glasses while taking the London overground to watch Tottenham beat Fulham 2-0 in 2023. After leaving Arsenal in 2013, Arshavin returned to Zenit, before moving to Russian side Kuban Krasnodar. He finished his career at Kazakh club Kairat in 2018 and now holds a backroom position at Zenit.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘Is it really him' – Arsenal cult hero looks unrecognisable as he holds stein in Munich at Champions League final
It's not first time fans have had to do a double take in recent years STEIN LIVES 'Is it really him' – Arsenal cult hero looks unrecognisable as he holds stein in Munich at Champions League final Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ARSENAL cult hero Andrey Arshavin looked unrecognisable holding a stein at the Champions League final in Munich. The Russian, 44, was in town to watch Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5-0 win over Inter Milan on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Andrey Arshavin looked unrecognisable as he enjoyed beers in Munich 5 The former Russia star wore glasses and a hat 5 Former Russia and Hull boss Leonid Slutsky (centre) also joined in the fun Arshavin appeared in good spirits as he toasted the occasion with a beer while also enjoying food with friends - one of whom was former Russia and Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky. But anyone walking past would have needed to do a double take. That's because Arshavin looked hardly recognisable as he kept a low profile in glasses and blue baseball cap. And Arsenal supporters were left stunned as they questioned whether it really was the same man who lit up north London for over four years. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GUNNER GO Arsenal release 17 players as Sterling and Partey learn their fate One fan said: 'Oh f*** I can't actually tell if it's him or not.' Another declared: 'He looks like a science teacher.' One noted: 'That guy put four past Liverpool, let that sink in.' Another added: 'Imagine seeing him at a beerhall and he's like, 'Yeah I played in the Premier League for Arsenal'.' BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS It's not the first time Arshavin threw fans off with his look. The icon again looked unrecognisable while being spotted in London two years ago, this time pairing some large glasses with a wooly hat. David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting 5 Arshavin spent four years playing for Arsenal Credit: Graham Hughes - The Times 5 He was spotted in London looking unrecognisable two years ago Credit: Instagram @ The 75-time Russia international joined Arsenal in 2009 from Zenit for £15million. He went on to score 31 goals in 144 outings before returning to Zenit permanently in 2013. Arshavin ended his football career in 2018 with Kazakhstani side Kairat. And he has since held a backroom role with Zenit, while also completing his Uefa A Licence earlier this year.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘Is it really him' – Arsenal cult hero looks unrecognisable as he holds stein in Munich at Champions League final
ARSENAL cult hero Andrey Arshavin looked unrecognisable holding a stein at the Champions League final in Munich. The Russian, 44, was in town to watch 5 Andrey Arshavin looked unrecognisable as he enjoyed beers in Munich 5 The former Russia star wore glasses and a hat 5 Former Russia and Hull boss Leonid Slutsky (centre) also joined in the fun Arshavin appeared in good spirits as he toasted the occasion with a beer while also enjoying food with friends - one of whom was former Russia and Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky. But anyone walking past would have needed to do a double take. That's because Arshavin looked hardly recognisable as he kept a low profile in glasses and blue baseball cap. And READ MORE IN FOOTBALL One fan said: 'Oh f*** I can't actually tell if it's him or not.' Another declared: 'He looks like a science teacher.' One noted: 'That guy put four past Liverpool, let that sink in.' Another added: 'Imagine seeing him at a beerhall and he's like, 'Yeah I played in the Premier League for Arsenal'.' Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS It's not the first time Arshavin threw fans off with his look. The icon again David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting 5 Arshavin spent four years playing for Arsenal Credit: Graham Hughes - The Times 5 He was spotted in London looking unrecognisable two years ago Credit: Instagram @ The 75-time Russia international joined Arsenal in 2009 from Zenit for £15million. He went on to score 31 goals in 144 outings before returning to Zenit permanently in 2013. Arshavin ended his football career in 2018 with Kazakhstani side Kairat. And he has since held a backroom role with Zenit, while also completing his Uefa A Licence earlier this year.
