Just In: Arsenal women forward star Alessia Russo banned from playing in Premier League despite never making his debut.

Arsenal women forward star Alessia Russo banned from playing in Premier League despite never making his debut.

 

 

 

 

 

A surprising and confusing rumour spread rapidly across social media this morning, alleging that Arsenal Women’s star forward Alessia Russo had been “banned from playing in the Premier League despite never making her debut.” The claim, which originated from an unverified social media post late last night, quickly ignited debate among fans — but has since been dismissed as entirely false by those close to the club and by league insiders.

The rumour first raised eyebrows because of a fundamental factual issue: Alessia Russo plays in the Women’s Super League (WSL), not the Premier League, which is the men’s competition. Despite this, the post gained thousands of shares within hours, prompting confusion and even concern from fans unfamiliar with the structure of English football leagues.

Sources inside Arsenal Women labelled the claim “baffling and fabricated,” confirming that Russo remains fully eligible for all WSL and UEFA Women’s Champions League fixtures. The club stressed there has been no investigation, disciplinary hearing, or sanction of any kind involving the England international. According to coaching staff, Russo trained as normal this week and is expected to feature in Arsenal’s forthcoming fixtures.

Football analysts were quick to point out additional inconsistencies. The rumour claimed Russo had been banned “despite never making her debut,” a statement directly contradicted by publicly available match records. Russo made her Arsenal debut in September 2023 and has since become one of the club’s key attacking players. She ended last season among the league’s top scorers and recently signed a new long-term contract, further cementing her role in Arsenal’s future.

Media watchdog groups monitoring online misinformation said this incident is yet another example of how easily sporting rumours can spiral into trending topics. Early analysis suggests the claim may have been sparked by a satirical or parody football account before being reposted by several large fan pages without context. By the time the original tone was lost, the headline had transformed into what appeared to be breaking news.

Arsenal supporters expressed both amusement and frustration at the story. Many took to social platforms to mock the idea that a WSL star could be banned from a league she does not compete in, while others criticised the speed at which fabricated posts can gain traction. One fan wrote: “Alessia Russo banned from the Premier League? What next — Saka banned from the WSL?”

As of this afternoon, neither Arsenal nor the FA is expected to make an official statement, given that there is no real incident to address. However, the situation has reignited calls for clearer verification labels on viral sports posts to prevent the accidental spread of false claims.

For now, supporters can rest assured: Alessia Russo remains fully available, fully eligible, and fully focused on Arsenal Women’s ongoing campaign — with no bans, no investigations, and no Premier League drama involved.