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    "excerpt": "Riccardo Calafiori: Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori opened up about his life on and off the pitch, offering insights into his mindset as a footballer while also sharing personal quirks, passions and even his admiration for India.\n",
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    "editor1": "Riccardo Calafiori: Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori opened up about his life on and off the pitch, offering insights into his mindset as a footballer while also sharing personal quirks, passions and even his admiration for India.\n<p>Calafiori, who has quickly endeared himself to Arsenal supporters with his energy and composure, described what he considers his biggest strength. \"I think one thing I can say is that I\u2019m positive, and I try to bring energy on the pitch to help my teammates,\" he said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Italian admitted that defending gives him a unique sense of satisfaction, especially in the Premier League. \"Every action is crucial. When you win a duel, it\u2019s almost like scoring a goal, and the fans recognise it. That\u2019s what I like.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Asked to sum up the feeling of representing Arsenal, Calafiori used just one word - \"happiness\".<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Away from matchdays, the 22-year-old revealed he has plenty of pre-game rituals, though one constant is a particular health habit. \"I have so many - it changes with the periods. But one constant is drinking beetroot juice,\" he shared with a smile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>He also spoke about his hobbies and favourites outside football, saying he enjoys tennis and follows Italian player Flavio Cobolli closely. To relax after games, he prefers \"a hot bath\". Music, he says, depends on his mood. \"I like many different types of music, but I\u2019d say jazz or pop. One Italian artist I enjoy is Mannarino.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Away from matchdays, the 22-year-old revealed he has plenty of pre-game rituals, though one constant is a particular health habit. \"I have so many - it changes with the periods. But one constant is drinking beetroot juice,\" he shared with a smile.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/h5><p>Finally, the defender saved his warmest words for Arsenal\u2019s Indian supporters. \"I like spicy food, so I enjoy Indian cuisine. India has many different cultures, and it\u2019s really a country I want to visit. Hopefully I\u2019ll meet you one day.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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