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[ad_1] Barcelona manager Xavi has vowed to make a deeper run in Europe next season after their elimination from the Europa League at the hands of Manchester United. Thursday’s 2-1 defeat saw Barcelona crash out far earlier than anybody expected and ends a European campaign which saw the Blaugrana fail to make it out of the Champions League group stage in the first half of the season. The European results have not reflected Barcelona’s domestic dominance, with Xavi’s side well clear at the top of the La Liga standings and already planning their Champions League journey next season as well. “Hopefully next season,” Xavi toldRead More →

[ad_1] After a two-year absence, Toronto FC are looking to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2023. The Reds have endured a miserable couple of seasons, finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference back-to-back while also losing in both their Canadian Championship finals during that time. However, TFC have an attacking lineup that is the envy of any team throughout MLS in Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, while head coach Bob Bradley has about as much pedigree in this league as you could hope for dating all the way back to 1996. So, here’s everything you need to know about Toronto FC ahead of the new MLSRead More →

[ad_1] Liverpool have to find a way to put Tuesday night’s Champions League thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid out of their mind as they returnto domestic action this weekend. Jurgen Klopp will take his Red to London to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League, hoping to build on recent consecutive wins over Everton and Newcastle. Here’s a look at the starting XI the Liverpool boss could pick. GK: Alisson – Conceded more goals in 90 minutes on Tuesday night than he has done in his last 360 minutes of Premier League action. RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Started to look more his usualRead More →

[ad_1] The Seattle Sounders head into 2023 in the unfamiliar position of looking to return to the MLS Cup Playoffs. Brian Schmetzer’s side finished way down in 11th in the Western Conference, missing out on the Playoffs for the first time since becoming an MLS team in 2009. However, it wasn’t all bad for the Sounders, who had the privilege of becoming the first-ever MLS team to lift the Concacaf Champions League in 2022. Even when things got tough, Seattle found a way to lift silverware. So, here’s everything you need to know about the Seattle Sounders ahead of the new MLS season, including tactics, key players,Read More →

[ad_1] After a chaotic victory over Aston Villa last time out, Arsenal will hope for a calmer afternoon when they travel to face Leicester on Saturday. The Gunners can (perhaps temporarily) restore their five-point advantage at the top of the table with a win here, before Manchester City travel to face Bournemouth later in the day. Here’s the lineup Mikel Arteta could go for to make sure that happens. GK: Aaron Ramsdale – Ramsdale hasn’t kept a clean sheet in his last five Premier League games. RB: Ben White – White’s desire to defend centrally makes him the perfect balancing act for Oleksandr Zinchenko onRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is getting closer to a comeback after almost three months out with a knee injury suffered in the early stages of a defeat to Manchester City on 5 January. Pulisic, who has scored one goal in 21 appearances in all competitions so far this season, has missed eight games and counting during a time when the Blues have only found the net three times. The American is among a number of Chelsea players who have been missing in recent months. But progress is being. The Blues welcomed N’Golo Kante back to light training earlier this week, with the Evening StandardRead More →

[ad_1] Having waited for it for what felt like a World Cup-induced eternity, the Champions League returned recently, and it did not disappoint. Real Madrid continued to be Real Madrid. Liverpool continued to be quite bad. Chelsea continued to struggle in front of goal. Napoli continued to be the best thing on tv. Here’s 90min‘s team of the first legs. On this week’s edition of TFP, Chelsea legend Joe Cole joins Harry Symeou, Grizz Kahn, Scott Saunders and Hunter Godson to discuss all the Champions League action from midweek, as well as look ahead to this weekend’s biggest fixtures. If you can’t see this embed,Read More →

[ad_1] Joao Cancelo is widely seen as one of the best full backs in the modern game, so his January exit from Manchester City came as somewhat of a surprise. The Portugal international quickly became unhappy with his lack of game time under Pep Guardiola towards the end 2022, despite collecting all sorts of domestic silverware after his move from Juventus in 2019. A winter exit to Bayern Munich was quickly agreed, with Guardiola happy to ship out players who become unhappy at the Etihad. Cancelo’s exit is a significant one, so how have the Citizens fared in the 28-year-old’s absence so far? Position TeamRead More →

[ad_1] Jordan Nobbs has been named the WSL’s player of the month for February, while Gareth Taylor has won the manager of the month award. Aston Villa took four points from home and away clashes against Brighton in February, with Nobbs starting both matches and netting a hat-trick during her side’s 6-2 victory at the Broadfield Stadium. The goals were the midfielder’s first in a Villa shirt, having called time on her 12-year stay at Arsenal to join Carla Ward’s side in January. Nobbs’ form also saw her earn a call-up to the England squad for the Arnold Clark Cup. Villa currently sit fifth inRead More →

[ad_1] West Ham owner David Sullivan has blasted the UK Government’s decision to introduce an independent regulator, insisting the process will simply be a “waste of money”. Plans have been confirmed to give a regulator more control over the dealings of English clubs from the Premier League all the way to the National League, including tighter financial rules and the power to block teams from forming unpopular breakaway competitions like the European Super League. There have been loud calls for an independent regular for a number of years, but a statement from Sullivan outlined his complete opposition to the proposal. “It’s a terrible idea,” heRead More →