Odegaard fighting losing battle with Messi comparison, says Arsenal boss Arteta

Martin Odegaard was always fighting a “lost battle” with comparisons to Lionel Messi but has the characteristics needed to flourish at Arsenal, says Mikel Arteta.  The Gunners completed a deal to take Odegaard on loan from Real Madrid until the end of the season on Wednesday, handing the attacking midfielder the number 11 shirt that was worn by Mesut Ozil when […]