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Cristiano Ronaldo has said he feels a ‘better man’ for putting his troubled second spell at Manchester United behind him, describing the ugly saga as a ‘bad’ phase of his career. Ronaldo made a sensational return to Old Trafford in 2021 and, even though it was a poor season for the club, scored 24 times in all competitions. But the start of new chapter at United under Erik ten Hag, it soon became clear that the veteran forward wasn’t going to be a focal point. It frustrated him and tensions eventually boiled over, resulting in an inflammatory interview in TalkTV that did irreparable damage toRead More →

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are just ten games away from a truly remarkable title victory. Despite the club’s disappointing end to 2021/22, excitement was rife among Gooners ahead of the new season. Edu had worked his magic in the transfer market and Arteta’s side dazzled on the pitch in pre-season. However, very few projected them to be in their current position ahead of the final stretch of the campaign. A top-four finish was the goal. A title triumph was meant to arrive further down the line. Nevertheless, Arsenal’s brilliance this term means they currently hold an eight-point lead over closest rivals Man City in the titleRead More →

The LA Galaxy has completed the signing of left-back Julian Aude. The Argentine youth international arrives at the Galaxy from Lanus with a contract that runs through the 2027 season. Signed to a U22 initiative deal, Aude will be the second fullback the Galaxy have signed over the offseason, with the first being Brazilian right back Lucas Calegari. Head coach and sporting director Greg Vanney spoke about the signing and how he looks forward to integrating the youngster into the team.  “We are pleased to announce Julián as the newest member of the club. Julián is a very talented and highly competitive young player with aRead More →

A number of Serie A clubs are interested in signing talented Leeds United and Italy forward Wilfried Gnonto this summer, 90min understands. The 19-year-old joined Leeds during the 2022 summer transfer window and has impressed of late, becoming a key player under new manager Javi Gracia. Gnonto’s highlight in English football to date was undoubtedly his goal at Old Trafford in the Whites’ 2-2 draw with arch rivals Man Utd – one of his nine goal contributions for the club this season. Despite signing a five-year deal at Elland Road, Gnonto could be set to leave the club after just one season as 90min understandsRead More →

Mesut Ozil, one of the game’s great contemporary playmakers, has officially announced his retirement. The German developed an irrefutable reputation during his spell at Real Madrid before he dipped his toe in the Premier League pond when he joined Arsenal to much fanfare in 2013. Ozil was a vintage creator who combined grace, elegance, and ingenuity. His languid profile meant he frustrated just as much as he inspired, but his moments of sheer brilliance often made up for his apparent lethargy. His time at the top eventually run its course as the number ten as a concept died a slow death with greater emphasis beingRead More →

90min rounds up the latest Barcelona transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Lionel Messi is seriously considering a return to Barcelona once his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season. The 35-year-old was recently booed by PSG’s supporters during the Ligue 1 defeat to Rennes amid growing tensions in the French capital. (Foot Mercato) Barcelona could look to terminate the contract of Jordi Alba and a number of other players in a bid to cut costs ahead of the summer transfer window. (Sport) Abde Ezzalzouli’s loan spell at Osasuna could help to facilitate a permanent move away from Barcelona. AtleticoRead More →

Ibrahima Konate can’t understand the criticism of France appointing Kylian Mbappe as their new captain. The 24-year-old was named as Hugo Lloris’ successor on Tuesday, who retired from international football after the 2022 World Cup, ahead of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. Many had thought Griezmann, who has 117 caps to his name, would be the one to take over from Lloris, but he will instead support Mbappe as France’s new vice-captain after Raphael Varane also stepped back from the international picture. Didier Deschamps had previously quashed rumours that Mbappe had already been named skipper, but the decision was confirmed to France’s playing squad atRead More →

Argentina believe they have done enough to beat Spain in the race to secure Alejandro Garnacho’s international allegiances. The Manchester United winger was born in Madrid, though is eligible to play for the reigning world champions as his mother is Argentina. Garnacho’s first international appearance came for Spain’s Under-18s side back in 2021, though has since scored four goals in five games for Argentina’s Under-20s. He received his first call-up to the Argentina senior setup in 2022 but did not play a minute for La Albiceleste. Garnacho was in line to make his debut this month, but had to withdraw from Lionel Scaloni’s squad afterRead More →

Nobody appoints a new manager with the plan to eventually sack them but, as we know, it nearly always ends that way. As with all marriages, first there is the honeymoon period. That’s the wonderful time when there is a new manager bounce, players are receptive to the fresh voice, everything is rosy and even when it’s not it’s definitely, definitely going to be. Then it comes routine and both parties become a little less forgiving of each other. Occasionally, as we are seeing with Antonio Conte and Tottenham now, it might start getting nasty too. Eventually, all that is usually left to sort isRead More →

Out of the UEFA Champions League, out of the FA Cup, and sitting in sixth in the Premier League. It’s fair to say that the 2022/23 season hasn’t gone to plan for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who came within a wisker of winning the quadruple last season. So, how do the Reds find a way back to the top of European football? That’s the question we at 90min enlisted Liverpool legend Emile Heskey to answer on our YouTube channel. “It’s just been a rollercoaster season, with ups and downs. You want something to just go steadily up. “Injuries have been an issues, as has not replacingRead More →