Blog (Page 101)

A 3-0 victory at the Mapei Stadium in May returned the Scudetto to the Rossoneri side of Milan for the first time in just over a decade. It was Stefano Pioli’s time in the sun; the culmination of AC Milan’s underdog-like resurgence. Yet, just a few months after they edged out their closest rivals for the title, Pioli’s side have entered crisis mode amid a dreadful run of form following the return of Serie A after the World Cup. Defending their crown was never going to be easy given the competitiveness of the division, but the nature of their slump has many questioning whether Pioli’sRead More →

Davinson Sanchez has hinted at a Tottenham exit in the near future, stating he does not want to “disappear” due to a lack of first team football. Colombia international Sanchez joined Spurs in 2017 for what was then a club-record fee and enjoyed a successful first season playing alongside the likes of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld. While he captained Tottenham in the FA Cup win at Preston on Saturday, Sanchez has largely slipped out of favour under Antonio Conte. His only appearances in January so far have been the two domestic cup wins over Portsmouth and North End. “I’m really happy [to be captain],”Read More →

Bayern Munich are looking to complete a deal to sign Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo after he asked to leave the club this month, 90min understands. Cancelo is no longer a permanent starter under Pep Guardiola, who has increasingly preferred academy graduate Rico Lewis at right-back, with the Portugal international starting just two of the club’s last six Premier League games – three of which he went unused in. Sources have confirmed to 90min Cancelo has grown frustrated with his role at City and has asked to leave the Etihad this month, and Guardiola is prepared to grant him his wish. The City boss hasRead More →

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti vowed to keep fighting in the La Liga title race after his side missed a chance to close the gap to leaders Barcelona. Los Blancos entered Sunday’s meeting with third-placed Real Sociedad six points behind Barcelona and could only trim that deficit by one, with a 0-0 draw doing nothing to boost Real’s chances reclaiming top spot. Despite the growing gap between the two Clasico rivals, Ancelotti has refused to rule Real out of the title race. “We are five points behind, so we have to run,” Ancelotti said after the game. “Barcelona are doing very well, but there isRead More →

The New York Red Bulls have transferred striker Patryk Klimala to Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Be’er Sheva. Klimala moves for an undisclosed fee with the Red Bulls maintaining a percentage of any future sale. Perhaps most importantly, the transfer opens up a valuable Designated Player spot on Gerhard Struber’s roster. The 24-year-old striker originally joined the Red Bulls ahead of the 2021 season having previously represented Celtic, Jagiellonia Białystok, Wigry Suwałki, and Lechia Dzierżoniów. Klimala went on to register 14 goals and 11 assists in 63 appearances across all competitions, helping RBNY reach the MLS Cup Playoffs both seasons at the club. “We wantRead More →

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Barcelona have held talks with the entourage of Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, currently on loan with Chelsea, in the hope he becomes available for a permanent transfer at the end of the season. (Sport) Chelsea‘s current priority is to finalise a deal for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who still wants to move to Stamford Bridge and wants club president Rui Costa to accept the Blues’ latest offer. (Record) With his Real Madrid future still uncertain, Marco Asensio is on the radars of both Arsenal and Manchester United. (Marca) As for incomings, RealRead More →

Real Madrid lost ground on La Liga leaders Barcelona after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Real Sociedad. The result leaves Los Blancos five points adrift of top spot, but Sociedad deserve immense credit for their display. It was an open game from the off, which makes the goalless final score even more surprising. The first chance fell to Sociedad just four minutes in, but Alexander Sorloth was unable to convert. Vinicius Junior fired back ten minutes later, beating Igor Zubeldia easily before putting his shot just inches wide of the post. As the first half wore on, Madrid slowly gainedRead More →

Diego Lainez is set to become the newest reinforcement for Tigres UANL.  He arrived in Monterrey on Sunday, confirming the transfer while sporting team gear. He joins the Tigres on loan for the 2023 Liga MX Clausura, while the team maintain the option to buy the player from Real B*tis at the end of the tournament.  “I am very happy, very happy, excited about this project. I am very committed to the team, happy and hopefully soon I will be working on what I want the most,” he said when arriving at the Monterrey International Airport. “I think it is an opportunity, a very niceRead More →

Sporting CP have agreed terms with Barcelona to sign Hector Bellerin, paving the way for Pedro Porro to finalise his move to Tottenham Hotspur, 90min understands. Bellerin joined Barca last summer after his contract with Arsenal was terminated, but he has only ever been on the fringes of Xavi’s first-team squad at the Camp Nou. The 27-year-old has now been offered an escape route after Sporting agreed an initial loan deal until the end of the season. The Portuguese giants made their move after deciding to accept Tottenham’s approach for Porro, with the Londoners set to pay €45m for the Spanish international in instalments. PorroRead More →

Here’s who could soon be investing in Premier League crisis-club Everton. Credit: 90min.comRead More →