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[ad_1] AC Milan star Rafael Leao has called Serie A ‘easy’ and lamented London’s weather amid links with Chelsea. The Portuguese international has been heavily linked with free spending Chelsea in recent months, with 90min understanding that owner Todd Boehly is a ‘huge fan’ of Leao and planning to open talks with Milan over a deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Milan are currently trying to tie their prized asset down to a long-term deal but, with talks not making much progress in recent months, the door could be open to a transfer to the Premier League. InRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona head coach Xavi made his excited feelings pretty clear when describing how he feels about facing rivals Real Madrid away from home. La Blaugrana have been drawn against their most bitter foes in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, with the first leg coming at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday evening. Speaking ahead of that trip to the Spanish capital – Barça’s second trip to the Bernabeu already this season – Xavi spoke about how much he relishes this fixture. “Going to Santiago Bernabeu always turns me on,” he said. “I’d like to play, I’d love to. It’s a great feeling andRead More →

[ad_1] Following a week in which: – Manchester United won a trophy. – Bayern Munich scored their 100th goal of the season. – Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi went super saiyan (again). We’ve had a go at ranking the top 10 teams in Europe again: Pledgeball’s Katie Cross & Canaries Trust’s Sarah Greaves join Shebahn Aherne to have football’s climate conversation about the success of Green Football Weekend. If you can’t see this embed, click here to listen to the podcast! Di Maria has been brilliant / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages Coming in at number 10 this week is Juventus or, more accurately, Angel Di Maria. The Argentine hasRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City have opened talks with Rico Lewis over a bumper new contract, sources have told 90min. The 18-year-old has broken through into the Premier League champions’ first-team this season, playing in a number of roles and across the backline under the guidance of Pep Guardiola. He became Man City’s youngest ever Champions League scorer when he grabbed a goal in a 3-1 win against Sevilla in November, simultaneously breaking the record for the youngest player to score on a first start in the competition. With 17 senior appearances to his name and many more expected to come, Lewis has outgrown the youth wagesRead More →

[ad_1] Phil Foden has labelled earlier this season as ‘one of the worst parts’ of his career to date after struggling with an injury. The England international struggled for game time at Man City throughout the winter period due to both a lack of fitness and form – having been hampered with a niggling ankle injury. Now back fully fit and in the City starting XI, Foden has begun to show the form that made him one of the most exciting young players in Europe in recent seasons. The creative midfielder scored his first goals since early January this past week, bagging one in theRead More →

[ad_1] The Glazer Family have no intention of selling Manchester United unless a prospective new owner is willing to meet their valuation, sources have insisted to 90min. American investment bank Raine Group, who handled the sale of Chelsea last summer, were appointed to oversee bids after the Glazers confirmed in November last year that they would consider outside investment or a full sale of United. A ‘soft deadline’ was set for February 17, at which point interested parties had to lay out the details of their offer and provide proof of funds, but only two bidders have publicly confirmed their interest – INEOS owner chairmanRead More →

[ad_1] Erik ten Hag has responded to claims that Manchester United have what it takes to win an unprecedented quadruple this season. The Red Devils picked up their first piece of silverware since 2017 when they beat Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, with Ten Hag winning the first major trophy available to him as United boss. United remain in the FA Cup and Europa League while there is still an outside chance of catching Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Ten Hag was asked whether he has given any thought whatsoever to winning the quadruple at a pressRead More →

[ad_1] The first batch of FA Cup fifth-round ties took place on Tuesday evening, with five Premier League sides in action. Manchester City made light work of Bristol City but we bid farewell to two sides from England’s top flight. Here’s a round-up of the action. How may I assist you 🤝 Unselfish play from Mitoma, as Evan Ferguson finishes for @OfficialBHAFC#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/N6am2kzjwt — Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 28, 2023 Brighton booked their place in the next round with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Stoke. Two in-form forwards combined for the first-half goal as the unselfish Kaoru Mitoma squared for Evan Ferguson, who couldRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City secured their place in the quarter-final of the FA Cup with an entertaining 3-0 victory over Bristol City on Tuesday. The hosts at Ashton Gate may have seen their unbeaten start to 2023 come to an end but Bristol City made a real game of this, although they were powerless to stop two Phil Foden goals and an excellent strike from Kevin De Bruyne. Kalvin Phillips’ long-range strike thundered against the crossbar after 60 seconds exactly, but Sam Bell had a half-chance of his own moments after in what was a hectic opening to the game. The opening goal came seven minutesRead More →

[ad_1] Major League Soccer is officially back. The 2023 campaign kicked off strong on Saturday, as several teams managed last-minute victories and historic triumphs. New expansion team St. Louis CITY made their debut against Austin at Q2 Stadium, coming in as underdogs to upset a major MLS Cup favorite with some stunning goals. In the East, D.C. United bounced back from a disappointing 2022 campaign to defeat Toronto FC with an extra-time winner. Here are the best goals on show in Matchday 1. .@stlCITYsc GAME WINNER! 🔥 João Klauss with a beautiful turn and finish in the 86th minute to make history for #AllForCITY pic.twitter.com/15QqFqtzAgRead More →