Football Blog (Page 48)

[ad_1] The road to Euro 2024 begins on Thursday as teams from the continent begin to do battle to reach the group stage in just over a year’s time. There are ten groups with sides ready to fight it out to see who will head straight to the tournament and who will need to go through the playoffs. England have been drawn in Group C along with Italy, Ukraine, Malta and North Macedonia and they are one of the teams in action on Thursday night. There is also an opportunity to see whether Cristiano Ronaldo will become the most-capped international player ever as Portugal getRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is set to captain Brazil for the Selecao’s first game under interim head coach Ramon Menezes. It is not the first time Casemiro will have captained his country, having done so 10 times for previous boss Tite over the last few years. But it is a significant step to be handed the armband for the first game of a new era – even a temporary one. Casemiro will lead Brazil out against World Cup semi-finalists Morocco at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on Saturday evening. The original report confirming the news from Brazilian outlet Globoesporte described the 31-year-old asRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Manchester United could try to engineer a summer move for Harry Kane by taking advantage in Tottenham interest in back-up goalkeeper Dean Henderson. (ESPN) United are also linked with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, who is valued at £105m by his club and open to a move this summer. (L’Equipe) Arsenal and Barcelona target Martin Zubimendi does not intend to leave current club Real Sociedad at the end of the season. (Mail) On-loan Liverpool midfielder Arthur looks set to leave the club in summer without playing a single minute of Premier LeagueRead More →

[ad_1] Wolfsburg had VAR to thank for their quarter-final first leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday night. Dominique Janssen scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot midway through the second half for a handball from PSG defender Elisa de Almeida that wasn’t seen by the officials in real time. Upon review, English referee Rebecce Welch pointed to the spot and showed De Almeida a yellow card. Having already been avoidably cautioned for dissent in the first half, that mean red for her. Janssen calmly converted the penalty, rolling the ball into the bottom corner asRead More →

[ad_1] The race to buy Manchester United reached a new stage on Wednesday night as the latest deadline in the process came and went. The Glazer family confirmed back in November a willingness to consider ‘strategic alternatives’ for the club they have owned since 2005, including the possibility of a full takeover. Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe have been the two frontrunners as the only two to go public with full takeover bids. Support for one or the other has been massively divided among fans on social media eagerly awaiting updates. There is other interest too.Read More →

[ad_1] Everton and Liverpool kick off Women’s Football Weekend with what could well be a record-breaking Merseyside derby on Friday night. The game at Goodison Park matches the reverse fixture being played at Anfield in September, with more than 27,000 in attendance that day. Everton claimed the bragging rights with a 3-0 win. But despite what might be considered contrasting seasons, not that much actually seprates these clubs in the table coming into this one. The Toffees sit in the top half, having enjoyed a good run either side of the winter break and generally beating those below them in the table. They were evenRead More →

[ad_1] 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 damageRead More →

[ad_1] 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 theRead More →

[ad_1] 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 withRead More →

[ad_1] 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 90minRead More →