Arsenal have deleted a tweet wishing ex-player Andrey Arshavin a happy birthday amid controversy over the Russian allegedly vowing to fight for his country in their war with Ukraine.
Arshavin, who made 144 appearances during his five-year spell at Arsenal, turned 42 on Monday and the north London club paid tribute to their former winger with a birthday message on Twitter.
Alongside a video of one of his greatest moments in a Gunners shirt, when he scored all four of their goals in an epic 4-4 draw away at Liverpool, they wrote: 'Wishing you a great day, Andrey'.