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Juventus and SSC Napoli are among the clubs interested in young Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, 90min understands. Hojlund has been one of the breakout stars of the 2022/23 Serie A season, becoming a key player for the Bergamo club by bagging an impressive seven goals in just 14 starts. The 20-year-old has also caught the eye with his performances for the Danish national team too, scoring five goals in just two Euro 2026 qualifiers already. The forward’s form has, as expected, alerted some of the biggest clubs in Europe. 90min understands that two such clubs are Italian giants Juventus and Napoli. Both clubs see HojlundRead More →

England pair Lauren Hemp and Lucy Parker have praised the decision to switch to blue shorts as the Lionesses launched their new Nike home and away kits for this year’s Women’s World Cup. The all-white kit seen at Euro 2022 has been replaced with a white retro style top, paired with new dark blue shorts, a welcome change following issues raised by players over period concerns. “It’s really important to us as players,” Hemp said, speaking before the Women’s Finalissima against Copa America champions Brazil at Wembley on Thursday. “It’s been in discussions for years and it’s important we feel confident when we’re playing. “ThisRead More →

Nottingham Forest have released a statement confirming Steve Cooper will remain as the club’s manager. Owner Evangelos Marinakis says the club “wish to end the speculation” about Cooper’s role at The City Ground – 90min revealed that talks would be held over whether or not the 43-year-old would continue as manager after the 2-1 defeat at Leeds United left Forest just a point above the relegation zone. There were further reports elsewhere that Forest had decided to part company with Cooper, but Marinakis has stated that isn’t the case and has publicly thrown his support behind the former Swansea boss. “No one denies that ourRead More →

Paris Saint-Germain have accepted that Lionel Messi is unlikely to extend his contract in the French capital, 90min understands, with further talks planned between Barcelona and the Argentine’s father. Messi’s contract with PSG expires in the summer and talks have been ongoing throughout the year over a new deal. However, sources have told 90min that PSG have now accepted that it is unlikely that 35-year-old Messi, who won the World Cup with Argentina at the back end of last year, will stay at Parc des Princes beyond this season. That further opens the door to a return to Barcelona, after 90min recently revealed that aRead More →

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has called on his players to show more hunger or risk being sold by the club. The Red Devils ended their six-year trophy drought with victory in the Carabao Cup at the end of February and though they have advanced to the latter stages of the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League, they have failed to win or score in three Premier League games since. United were humiliated 7-0 by rivals Liverpool at Anfield before drawing 0-0 at home to 20th-placed Southampton and being outclassed in a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday. Ahead of their meeting with BrentfordRead More →

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his side’s efforts in their drab 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Tuesday evening. The Reds were in desperate need of some momentum following their 4-1 humbling by Manchester City at the weekend, with Klopp opting to make six changes for the trip to Stamford Bridge – the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah all dropped to the bench. In their first game following Graham Potter’s sacking and with Bruno Saltor at the helm, Chelsea suffocated Liverpool but were guilty of some horrendously wasteful finishing, with Klopp’s men perhaps a little fortunate to return to Merseyside with aRead More →

We’re nearing the end of one weird and wonderful Premier League season. There were a host of games played on Tuesday night, with most eyes firmly on Chelsea’s drab 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Here’s how the form table looks following the latest set of results. Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points 1 Arsenal 6 0 0 18 2 Man City 5 1 0 16 3 Aston Villa 5 1 0 16 4 Brighton 3 2 1 11 5 Tottenham 3 2 1 11 6 Leeds 3 1 2 10 7 Newcastle 3 1 2 10 8 Brentford 2 3 1 9 9Read More →

Major League Soccer is heating up. Players returned from the international break ready to score, and the goals did not disappoint. In the East, Carles Gil stunned New York City FC, while Simon Becher took care of things in the West. But it was Federico Bernardeschi that shocked from coast to coast with the Olympic goal vs. Charlotte FC. Here’s all the action you missed… That’s 🖐 for @WhitecapsFC. Simon Becher gets his second with this great run and flick. pic.twitter.com/RXbCjzJZXO — Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 2, 2023 The Whitecaps made themselves known against rivals CF Montreal with a 5-0 victory. Simon Becher managed twoRead More →

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained his decision to make several changes for their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday evening. The likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo have been dropped, while Virgil van Dijk has not travelled with the squad due to illness. Speaking to Sky Sports pre-match, Klopp revealed why he made so many changes to his lineup following Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing by Manchester City. “Virgil is not available, the rest get a rest, some needed a rest, some players get an opportunity to show tonight. We needed fresh legs, that was clear, we need a freshRead More →

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a double blow in their search for a new head coach, with Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto De Zerbi currently unlikely to take the role, 90min understands. Spurs recently parted ways with Antonio Conte a few months prior to the expiry of his contract and have placed his former assistant, Cristian Stellini, in interim charge. While Tottenham finish a disappointing 2022/23 season under Stellini, they are remaining vigilant in their hunt to find a permanent successor to Conte. However, sources have told 90min that two of their top targets have signalled that they are overly interested in the role at thisRead More →