Football Blog (Page 256)

[ad_1] Nottingham Forest have confirmed the arrival of former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham defender Serge Aurier on a free transfer. The Ivorian right-back, who must still be granted a UK visa, was not bound by the transfer window as a result of his free agent status after leaving Villarreal at the end of last season. Aurier’s arrival caps off an incredible busy summer for Forest since their promotion back to the Premier League. As many as 21 new faces have now joined the club over the summer. A combination of injury, international duty and lack of form saw Aurier start only 10 La Liga gamesRead More →

[ad_1] The 2022 MLS season is quickly coming to a close, but players are stepping. The action is heating up as teams strive to qualify for the playoffs, with CF Montreal dominating in the East and LAFC getting back to their winning ways in the West. But it all came down to Lucho Acosta, who lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC to inch closer to the Eastern Conference’s top seven. Here are the best goals of week 29… Ryan Hollingshead is quickest to react to put #LAFC ahead. Perfect start to the second half for the hosts. pic.twitter.com/hnD0RnQ9UZ — Major LeagueRead More →

[ad_1] Fernando Ortiz made history with Club America on Tuesday, triumphing 3-0 over Atletico de San Luis to tie the team record for most consecutive victories at eight. The victory also propelled the Eagles to first place of the 2022 Liga MX Apertura table, with 28 points in 13 games and a record of 9W-3L-1D. Though Ortiz is on track to lead Club America to a successful liguilla performance, he maintained he “has not achieved anything” in the azulcrema club. “It is going to be a repeated phrase, but I am not paying attention to whether or not they succeed, I am not one ofRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona Femini have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Keira Walsh from Manchester City. Walsh, who became a Euro 2022 champion this summer and was named in the team of the tournament for her exploits with the Lionesses, has signed a three-year contract until 2025. 90min revealed on Tuesday that Barça were confident of completing the deal ahead of Wednesday night’s Spanish transfer deadline, having already reached an agreement in principle over personal with Walsh and her representatives. The agreed fee, reported in Spain late on Tuesday to be €400,000 (£344,000), sets a new world record for a transfer in women’s football, smashing theRead More →

[ad_1] Atlanta United have announced they’ve suspended striker Josef Martinez for this weekend’s game against Toronto FC. The Five Stripes say the decision has been taken due to ‘conduct detrimental to the team’ from Martinez, who will not participate in team activities during his suspension period. Martinez – who has scored eight goals in just 1,329 minutes of MLS action this season – is scheduled to return to training on Monday, September 12. According to The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas, the suspension is the result of an altercation between Martinez and Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda that took place following a 2-1 loss to theRead More →

[ad_1] 90min is the home of the PFA Vertu Motors Fans’ Player of the Month Award for the 2022/23 season. Each month, you can vote for your favourite players across five divisions of English football, for the chance to win incredible prizes, including the opportunity to present the award to the winning player. Your League One nominees for August are… Jonson Clarke-Harris had a fine month / Peterborough United/PA Images Appearances: 6Goals: 5Assists: 0 Jonson Clarke-Harris is a prolific striker at League One level and that has been reaffirmed by his start to life back in the third tier. The Posh captain bagged two onRead More →

[ad_1] To say NYCFC have been falling apart would be an understatement. At the time of Ronny Deila’s departure to Standard Liege in mid-June, the defending MLS Cup champions were top of the Eastern Conference with 26 points from 13 games, looking certain to battle with the likes of LAFC and the Philadelphia Union for the Supporters’ Shield. Three months and 16 games later, the Pigeons are only 19 points better off and their current run of six defeats, one win, and one draw from their last eight matches is particularly worrying. NYCFC have slipped down to fourth in the East and are in dangerRead More →

[ad_1] Atlanta United and United States defender Miles Robinson was arrested on Saturday night, according to reports and records. According to Cobb County Sherriff’s Office records, the 25-year-old was charged with misdemeanor theft by taking, with the arrest taking place at 825 Battery Avenue in Atlanta just before 11pm. Robinson was released after posting a $150 bond on Sunday afternoon. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) report that Robinson took a shot of liquor from a waitress at PBR Atlanta but declined to pay for it. In a statement to the AJC, Atlanta United said: “We are aware of a recent misdemeanor arrest involving Miles Robinson. WeRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea have confirmed head coach Thomas Tuchel has left the club after their Champions League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. A club statement released on Wednesday morning read: “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club. Thomas will rightly have a place in Chelsea’s history after winning the Champions League, the Super Cup and Club World Cup in his time here.  “As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the Club, and as it continues its hard work toRead More →

[ad_1] Carlo Ancelotti has provided an early injury update on Karim Benzema after he was substituted 30 minutes into Tuesday’s 3-0 win at Celtic. Real Madrid kicked off their defence of the Champions League with a sizeable win, but there were concerns after star striker Benzema and defender Eder Militao had to be withdrawn with knocks. Speaking post-match, Ancelotti alleviated fears that the problems were anything too detrimental. “It seems not so serious, but we’ll have to wait until tomorrow. They are going to have a check, Benzema and Militao. It seems not so important,” Ancelotti told BT Sport. Though Real ran out 3-0 winners,Read More →