Football Blog (Page 169)

[ad_1] Barcelona manager Xavi has reiterated that Lionel Messi would be welcomed back at the club with open arms. The 35-year-old joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in August 2021 once it became apparent that Barcelona’s crippling financial woes would prevent them from renewing Messi’s contract. The Catalan giants are continuing to look for ways to cut costs, though they still managed to conclude significant transfer business over the summer – over €150m was spent to bring in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha, before wages are taken into account. Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso also arrivedRead More →

[ad_1] Christian Pulisic has confirmed he’ll be available for the United States Men’s National Team’s World Cup round-of-16 clash against the Netherlands on Saturday. Pulisic put his body on the line to score the only goal of the game as the USMNT beat Iran on Tuesday, climbing to second place in Group B on five points, two behind England. The Chelsea forward suffered an injury in scoring the goal, colliding with Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Pulisic was unable to continue and was replaced by Brenden Aaronson at half-time, with head coach Gregg Berhalter later revealing his star forward had been taken to hospital. Pulisic wasRead More →

[ad_1] Gareth Southgate says the Marcus Rashford playing at this World Cup is a ‘different version completely’ to the one that struggled at Euro 2020 last year. Rashford has impressed in Qatar, coming off the bench to score in England’s opening match against Iran before getting two outstanding goals in their 3-0 win over Wales. It’s a stark contrast to how the Manchester United star did at the Euros last summer, with him failing to get a single goal or assist in the four matches he played in his nation’s run to the final before missing in the penalty shootout with Italy. Southgate says theRead More →

[ad_1] Cody Gakpo’s performances at the World Cup has helped convince Manchester United’s hierarchy that he is ready for a transfer to the Premier League, 90min understands. The Netherlands international has scored three times in three group stage matches in the competition in Qatar, and has been one of the standout players of the tournament to date – his goals helping the Netherlands qualify for the last 16 and into a clash with the United States this weekend. Gakpo was wanted by Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer window, though United stopped short of doing the deal after spending big money on the likesRead More →

[ad_1] Marcus Rashford has revealed that his celebration following his first goal against Wales was a tribute to a friend who’d recently passed away. The Man Utd man was in electric form for the Three Lions on Tuesday evening, scoring a brace and catapulting himself to the top of the tournament goalscoring charts in the process. In scoring his second and third goal in Qatar, Rahsford became the first Man Utd player to score three goals at a World Cup for England since Sir Bobby Charlton achieved the feat way back in 1966. Speaking after the game to the press, Rashford revealed that he pointedRead More →

[ad_1] The US men’s national team triumphed 1-0 over Iran, as a goal from Christian Pulisic confirmed the American side’s place in the round of 16. After missing out on the 2018 edition of the tournament, the United States have returned bigger and better. They conclude the World Cup group stage in second place with five points, after defeating Iran and drawing with England and Wales. But nerves were high before kick off, as the USMNT needed the victory to qualify for the round of 16. i 🇺🇸 have 🇺🇸 anxiety 🇺🇸 — Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) November 29, 2022 We’ll be watching, let’s goRead More →

[ad_1] Serbia and Switzerland will slug it out for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, and it couldn’t be better set-up for a cracker. Serbia need to win, and they certainly have the quality to do just that. Switzerland only need a draw, but could that work against them in terms of knowing how to set up? Here’s how to catch the action if you don’t fancy watching Brazil. Where can you watch Serbia vs Switzerland on TV in the UK? Where can you watch Serbia vs Switzerland on TV in the United States and Canada? Credit: 90min.com[ad_2]Read More →

[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate has made four alterations to the side that drew 0-0 with the United States at the World Cup as the Three Lions face Wales in their final Group B encounter. Phil Foden is recalled to face England’s neighbours, while there’s also nods from the start for Kyle Walker, Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford. Mason Mount, Kieran Trippier, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling are the players to drop down to England’s bench, meaning there’s another start in central midfield for Jude Bellingham – who had been tipped to lose his place to Henderson in the starting lineup. Wales have made threeRead More →

[ad_1] Things aren’t looking good for Juventus. The club’s board have resigned, manager Max Allegri may walk out, they could be hit with a points deduction in Serie A, and they’re in the pits financially – a pit that will likely become deeper when their legitimate books from the last three years surface. So yeah, it’s not looking good for Juventus. But how does all of this affect the playing staff at the club? Well that’s what we’re here to try and answer. He’s a rundown of the full senior squad and what La Vecchia Signora should do with each player. Harry Symeou hosts ScottRead More →

[ad_1] Inter Miami CF has signed US youth international midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to a homegrown contract, becoming the fifth academy product to sign for their first team. He joins through the 2025 Major League Soccer season with options for 2026 and 2027. “Benjamin is a really exciting young talent that we believe in. He’s a young midfielder who has improved so much in such a short period of time and we’re very excited to continue to help his development now with the first team,” Inter Miami chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said. “This is another positive step for our development pathway asRead More →