Football Blog (Page 61)

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo was the centre of attention during Al Nassr’s 1-0 loss to Al Ittihad in their Saudi Pro League title showdown. Al Nassr looked to be holding on to claim a 0-0 draw at the home of their title rivals, but a late goal from Romarinho saw Al Ittihad – managed by former Tottenham and Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo – take the points to usurp them at the top of the table. Ronaldo has scored eight goals in seven Saudi Pro League games since making his move to the Middle East this winter, and while clips of his goals have gone viral,Read More →

[ad_1] The BBC have announced that Match of the Day will go ahead as planned on Saturday evening but without studio punditry after host Gary Lineker was forced to temporarily step back from his role. Lineker recently criticised the government’s use of language when describing their new asylum policy, comparing it to “that used by Germany in the 30s”. Though the situation appeared to be resolved earlier this week, the BBC announced on Friday afternoon that Lineker would be ‘stepping away’ from his duties while they sought a resolution to his use of social media. However, Sky News then reported that Lineker did not consentRead More →

[ad_1] Brentford will not allow David Raya to leave the club this summer if they do not receive an acceptable offer for him and are prepared to let him walk away for free in 2024, sources have told 90min. Raya, whose contract at the Gtech Community Stadium expires at the end of next season, recently revealed he has turned down two fresh offers of a new deal from the Bees, citing ambitions to compete for titles and play in Europe. The Spain international has developed into one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers since Brentford achieved promotion to the top flight in 2021. His progressRead More →

[ad_1] Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien will join Major League Soccer’s D.C. United on loan for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. Sources close to 90min confirm that the two parties have already agreed to terms for the loan spell, after head coach Wayne Rooney convinced O’Brien of the project at D.C. United. The player’s future was initially at risk, after failing to secure a transfer to Championship high-fliers Blackburn Rovers during deadline day. Director of football Gregg Broughton revealed Rovers experienced “internal and external” reasons that led to late submission, and the club appealed the decision in the hope of the move being ratified.Read More →

[ad_1] Barcelona will look to increase their lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday night when they visit Bilbao to face Athletic Club. Barca are back in form following victories over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey and Valencia in league action. Athletic have struggled in recent weeks, sitting ninth, and have only beaten Barca in one of their last 18 La Liga games. Here’s what you need to know ahead on Sunday night’s fixture. Athletic Club vs Barcelona H2H Results (Last Five Games) Current Form (Last Five Games) Country Television Channel/Live Stream United Kingdom Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay UK, LaLigaTV UnitedRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea manager Graham Potter has confirmed that right-back Reece James will miss Saturday’s trip to Leicester through illness. James has only just returned from a knee injury and his rediscovery of his best form has coincided with Chelsea recording consecutive victories for the first time since October. Unfortunately, Potter confirmed that James is back on the sidelines for a little while. “Reece has been ill so hasn’t trained today,” Potter told his pre-match press conference on Friday. “He won’t make the game tomorrow.” READ NEXT Asked for further team updates, Potter continued: “Raheem [Sterling] has had a little feeling in his hamstring, tightness ifRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confessed he ‘cannot ignore’ David de Gea’s struggles with the ball at his feet. De Gea lost his place in the Spanish national team after manager Luis Enrique decided he was not strong enough in possession and those weaknesses were on full show in Thursday’s 4-1 victory over Real B*tis. It’s something that United and Ten Hag have long been wary of. 90min understands a new goalkeeper could be signed in 2023, with Porto’s Diogo Costa regularly watched by scouts. Asked about De Gea’s struggles against B*tis, Ten Hag conceded: “From [the game], I can’t ignore it,Read More →

[ad_1] Now out of both the Champions League and the Coupe de France, Paris Saint-Germain can keep their focus on retaining the Ligue 1 title. Christophe Galtier’s side are eight points clear at the top of the standings and will expect to retain their advantage when they travel to face a struggling Brest side on Saturday, with the boss looking to shake off the cobwebs after the defeat to Bayern Munich. Here’s how he could set up. READ NEXT Sergio Ramos is PSG’s only fit senior centre-back / Quality Sport Images/GettyImages GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma – Donnarumma has come under fire in recent weeks for failingRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month prize for February. The Dutchman led United through an unbeaten February, recording wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester and Leeds as well as a draw against the latter. Away from the Premier League, Ten Hag also grabbed his first taste of silverware in England as United saw off Newcastle to lift the Carabao Cup at Wembley. In a final shortlist alongside Tottenham’s Antonio Conte and Fulham’s Marco Silva, Ten Hag came out on top in a vote which included both fan opinion and the verdict of a panel ofRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United are among the sides to have scouted exciting Lille teenager Carlos Baleba, 90min understands. The 19-year-old has burst onto the scene in Ligue 1 this season, quickly becoming one of the division’s most in-demand young players. Baleba only arrived at Lille in January 2022 from the Brasseries du Cameroun academy, and made his professional debut for the club in the 4-1 win over Auxerre in August. The Cameroonian has gone on to make 14 league and cup appearances for Paulo Fonseca’s side, and is already generating interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. READ NEXT Indeed, 90minRead More →