Football Blog (Page 93)

[ad_1] Manchester United were left frustrated at the end of their match against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night after failing to find a late winner in a 2-2 draw. The fact the Red Devils only got one point from the game will not be the primary concern for Erik ten Hag, though. He will be worried about how easily Leeds were able to move through the United midfield as they found themselves 2-0 up shortly after the break. United’s first-choice midfield of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are both out, and that led to a midfield two of Fred and Marcel Sabitzer. ThisRead More →

[ad_1] Leicester City host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in a vital clash at both ends of the Premier League table. The hosts will have renewed optimism after taking four points from their last two games and going three unbeaten across all competitions. However, they still sit 14th in the table, just three points clear of the relegation zone. Spurs, meanwhile, have won their last three games in all competitions without conceding a goal, including that eye-catching 1-0 victory of reigning champions Manchester City last time out. Here’s everything you need to know about what should be an intruiging clash: Leicester vs Tottenham H2H Results (LastRead More →

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos admitted that he was “disgusted” by his side’s 2-1 defeat to Marseille in the Coupe de France. PSG were knocked out of the competition by Le Classique rivals Marseille at the round of 16 stage thanks to a Ruslan Malinovskyi winner. Speaking after the game to the press, Marquinhos lamented the mistakes his side made during the 90 minutes and conceded that it’s even more painful to lose to a bitter rival. “We knew they would do a lot of pressing, we didn’t manage to skip their lines any faster. We made a few mistakes that cost us dearly. WeRead More →

[ad_1] Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola has rejected an approach from Leeds United to take over at Elland Road, 90min understands. The Premier League outfit are on the hunt for a new manager following their decision to sack American Jesse Marsch last week and have already been knocked back by their first choice Carlos Corberan, who signed a new contract with West Brom instead. 90min revealed earlier this week that Iraola, a former Athletic Club player under Leeds favourite Marcelo Bielsa, was among the alternatives for the role, but sources have now confirmed that he has turned down Leeds’s offer. A group of Leeds officialsRead More →

[ad_1] Defeat at the Emirates was supposed to have derailed Manchester United’s quickly developing title bid as Arsenal stretched their advantage at the summit. But Sean Dyche’s magical little beard has since brought fresh life to the Red Devils’ charge. Victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday means they’re just eight points adrift of the Gunners having played a game more. Things are set to get trickier for Erik ten Hag in the coming weeks, however. After fighting back frm 2-0 down against Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday night, United’s next six games will span four different competitions. Here’s a look at who’ll they’llRead More →

[ad_1] The 2023 NWSL schedule is finally here.  NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addressed the absence of the league’s 2023 calendar, admitting it ‘took too long’ to be released. Several of the league’s high profile players, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, publicly questioned the wait for the announcement but failed to receive an answer.  “Grateful that this day is finally upon us…there are not enough words permitted on Twitter to explain ‘the why’ but it doesn’t much matter — fact is, it took too long,” Berman wrote in a social media post. “Thank you for your passion and for holding us accountable. We will doRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea and West Ham go head to head in a west meets east London derby at the weekend. Graham Potter’s Blues are in desperate need of points, having drawn each of their last two Premier League games and only won two of 11 in all competitions stretching back to early November. West Ham, meanwhile, have had a poor season by the recent standars they have set for themselves, but have at least seen improvements to results over the last few weeks. West Ham vs Chelsea H2H Results (Last Five Games) Current Form (Last Five Premier League Games) United Kingdom United States Canada West HamRead More →

[ad_1] NBA history was made on Tuesday night as contemporary icon LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. James dropped 38 points as the LA Lakers were beaten 133-130 by the Oklahoma City Thunder to fall further back in the West, but the defeat paled in comparison to the 38-year-old’s achievement. Legendary moment. Congratulations brother! 38390 👑 @KingJames pic.twitter.com/AjuwzGwBQN — DWade (@DwyaneWade) February 8, 2023 Kareem’s scoring record, which was set at 38,387 in 1989, was believed by many to be insurmountable, but LeBron’s longevity and continued production allowed him to surpass the generational centre. It’s a record that thrusts him to the forefrontRead More →

[ad_1] OL Reign and Olympique Lyonnais are teaming up with Liga MX Femenil’s Club America in a historical international partnership.  As part of the deal, the three teams will face off in international friendlies and collaborate behind the scenes, on scouting, academies, and marketing. “This global partnership with Club America is not only significant for our clubs, but also for our sport,” OL Reign general manager Nick Perera said.  “Together, we will be able to elevate the game by creating unique opportunities for our players, academies, and staff. We’re thrilled for this new partnership and the extensive possibilities that will stem from it.” OL ReignRead More →

[ad_1] A place in the Continental Cup final is up for grabs on Thursday evening as West Ham welcome Chelsea to the Chigwell Construction Stadium. The Blues are aiming to wrestle back the title they won in 2020 and 2021, having been beaten in last season’s final by Manchester City. Fresh from taking points off Arsenal for the first time in their last outing, the Hammers are vying to reach their maiden Continental Cup final. When is kick off? Thursday 9 February, 19:15 (GMT)Where is the match being played? Chigwell Construction StadiumTV channel/live stream? BBC Sport Website/BBC iPlayer/BBC Red Button (UK), FA Player (International)Referee? Richie Watkins Jess Ziu remainsRead More →