Football Blog (Page 73)

[ad_1] England and Manchester United star Mary Earps has won the 2022 Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award in recognition of her outstanding year. Earps established herself as England number one in the latter stages of 2021, spectacularly resurrecting an international career that appeared to fading away, and conceded only twice in seven games as the Lionesses won Euro 2022 on home soil. The 29-year-old has also emerged as the best goalkeeper in a highly competitive WSL and has underpinned Manchester United’s defensive strength. She beat Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Chelsea’s Ann-Katrin Berger to the prize. On top of her outstanding on-field performances for club andRead More →

[ad_1] After two of the toughest FA Cup draws imaginable, Manchester City will be looking forward to their meeting with Championship side Bristol City in the fifth round on Tuesday. City have seen off both Chelsea and Arsenal already in this competition and will fancy their chances of advancing to the next round, although they must be wary of a Bristol City side who are yet to taste defeat in 2023. While predicting Pep Guardiola’s formation is impossible these days, here’s a look at how the boss could set up. GK: Stefan Ortega – Ortega has been the cup goalkeeper this season and there’s noRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal will be out for revenge on Wednesday when they host Everton at the Emirates. Sean Dyche’s Everton were surprise victors when these two sides met just a few weeks ago but Arsenal have got themselves back to winning ways and will look forward to the chance to avenge that defeat. Here’s how Mikel Arteta could set up. GK: Aaron Ramsdale – Ramsdale was caught in no man’s land for James Tarkowski’s goal when these two last met and he’ll be keen for a commanding showing here. RB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – After two games on the bench, Tomiyasu could return to the starting lineupRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Mohamed Salah is prepared to leave Liverpool in the summer if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Fichajes) However, Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has dismissed such reports as “nonsense”. (Official) AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is wanted by Liverpool, who would be prepared to offer Luis Diaz in exchange in an attempt to beat both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to his signature. (Calciomercatoweb) The Reds are keeping a close eye on the future of Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante as they prepare for a midfield rebuild. (Football Insider) Scouts have been closely following Inter Milan’s Nicolò Barella for some time. (La Gazzetta dello Sport) Inter could beRead More →

[ad_1] Atlanta United’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over the San Jose Earthquakes was exhilarating but arguably left just as many questions as it did answers. After a thoroughly disappointing 2022 campaign in which they failed to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs, the Five Stripes needed two incredible strikes from World Cup-winner Thiago Almada in second-half stoppage time to beat the Quakes 2-1 in their new season opener. And he had the 93rd minute equalizer 🫠🫠🫠 #WeAreTheApic.twitter.com/Et8PjzY8AW — 90min_US (@90min_us) February 26, 2023 In many ways, it was a performance that felt similar to 2022, with Atlanta dominating possession but needing special moments from big playersRead More →

[ad_1] Football’s biggest stars will be celebrated on Monday night at the ceremony for The Best FIFA Awards 2022. After last year’s virtual event, the 2023 ceremony will be held in Paris where the sport’s biggest names will surface in celebration of yet another unforgettable year. Nine awards will be dished out on Monday night, with the shortlists for each of them being revealed well in advance. There are three nominees for each; with Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Kylian Mbappe vying for the Best Men’s Player award. While the Ballon d’Or victor is decided by 100 journalists, this award takes into account the opinionsRead More →

[ad_1] The EFL have now awarded Manchester United’s second goal in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final to in-form striker Marcus Rashford. Rashford entered the game in the best goalscoring form of his career and, after Casemiro opened the scoring midway through the first half, thought he had added a second after his strike nestled in the back of the net. The goal was initially credited as a Sven Botman own goal after the Dutchman’s deflection saw the ball loop over goalkeeper Loris Karius, but Rashford insisted he would claim it as his own anyway. Asked by Sky Sports about the goal, Rashford laughed: “I’m claiming it!Read More →

[ad_1] Manchester United co-chairman Avram Glazer was invited into the dressing room following Sunday’s Carabao Cup win over Newcastle at Wembley. It was the first time that any of the Glazers have attended a United game since a November statement confirming their desire to explore ‘strategic alternatives’ – including a takeover. Indeed, the last time Avram, who sold class ‘A’ shares in United worth £70m in 2021, personally attended a game was back in August for the Premier League opening day defeat to Brighton. Avram along with brother Joel are the two Glazer family members most involved with United, although it has typically been JoelRead More →

[ad_1] Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that forward Darwin Nunez has aggravated the shoulder injury he suffered against Newcastle earlier this month. The Uruguay international was doubtful for the midweek clash with Real Madrid but ended up starting and scoring, before being substituted after the hour mark. Nunez did not appear to be struggling as he left the pitch and so it was a surprise that the 23-year-old was not included in Liverpool’s matchday squad to face Crystal Palace this weekend. Asked about Nunez’s absence, Klopp explained: “Darwin was okay with an injection against Madrid because there’s no structural damage. It’s very painful butRead More →

[ad_1] A Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe masterclass earned Paris Saint-Germain a crucial win in Le Classique on Sunday evening. The pair combined for all three goals on the night as PSG moved eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Marseille were surprisingly the much, much better team in the opening exchanges, playing with an urgency and enthusiasm that PSG seemed devoid of. OM’s best opening in the oening 20 minutes would come courtesy of that urgency, as Nuno Tavares burst through on goal after some powerful running down the right flank. Just before he could shoot however, Nuno Mendes launched himself inRead More →