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[ad_1] The president of Santos has confirmed they plan to try and retire the number 10 shirt in honour of the legendary Pele. Pele, the club’s greatest-ever player and one of the biggest names in global football, passed away earlier this month at the age of 82, with the world coming together to pay tribute to a true icon of the game. Santos president Andres Rueda has confirmed that, following a request from Pele’s family, they will stop playing with the number 10 shirt immediately while they attempt to retire the shirt altogether. “With the understanding of the family, we will propose that the numberRead More →

[ad_1] King Charles’ first New Years Honours List has been unveiled, with a number of former and current football stars making the cut. Unsurprisingly, the list is dominated by England’s Lionesses, who famously secured European glory in the summer, with no fewer than four of Sarina Wiegman’s squad making the cut – including the recently retired Ellen White. Women’s football is heavily represented on the list, while Arsenal’s Jen Beattie has been recognised for her services to both sport and charity, having worked with a number of organisations including Cancer Research UK. The only active male footballer on the list is Liverpool’s Andy Robertson who,Read More →

[ad_1] After a few seasons of upheaval following the sales of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, La Liga was well and truly back to its best in 2022. New superstars like Vinicius Junior have broken through, Real Madrid have won the Champions League, and Barcelona are becoming a force once again. It’s all great. But who are the best players in the league right now? We’ve taken a look: GK – Marc-Andre ter Stegen – It really was a toss up between Ter Stegen and Thibaut Courtois but we had to give the slight edge to the former because he’s conceded just five goalsRead More →

[ad_1] LAFC have signed forward Stipe Biuk from Croatian top-flight side Hajduk Split on a four-year deal through the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with an additional club option for 2027.  He joins as a U22 Initiative player and will occupy an international roster spot for the Black & Gold. “Stipe is an incredibly talented player with considerable experience for his age who is recognized as one of the top young players in Europe,” LAFC co-president & general manager John Thorrington said in a release.  “It is exciting to welcome a player of his quality, pedigree and potential to LAFC, and we are confident heRead More →

[ad_1] A forgetful defensive display from Leicester saw Liverpool snatch a 2-1 win and three points without actually scoring themselves on Friday evening. The Reds got off to the worst possible start when Leicester burst ahead inside five minutes, but somehow headed into half-time 2-1 up thanks to Wout Faes, who had a game to forget to say the least. Liverpool improved in the second half and looked more settled, but with both sides looking incredibly wasteful, the two own-goals would ultimately prove the difference and put Liverpool within a point of fifth-placed Manchester United in the Premier League table. In a game they would’veRead More →

[ad_1] Aston Villa are interested in former Everton and Watford star Gerard Deulofeu as they look to bolster their attacking options under new manager Unai Emery, 90min understands. Emery replaced Steven Gerrard in November and is looking to drag Villa up the Premier League standings. He won his first two games in charge before the international break, only for that run to end with a 3-1 loss to Liverpool on Monday. Among the positions Villa are keen to reinforce is out wide, and sources have confirmed to 90min that Deulofeu’s name has been mentioned as a possible target. Emery worked with Deulofeu, who is currentlyRead More →

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed the terms of a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, 90min understands. After Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United, the 37-year-old’s representatives were hard at work searching for a new club while a bumper offer from Al Nassr remained unsigned on the table, with his preferred plan to remain in Europe. Sources have confirmed to 90min Ronaldo did have some interest from Europe but none of the proposals met his demands and he has instead agreed to a contract with Al Nassr. The deal is understood to run until 2025 but club officials are hopeful Ronaldo will stay beyond that,Read More →

[ad_1] Frank Lampard has claimed he tried to sign Erling Haaland while in charge at Chelsea in 2019. Lampard was appointed by the club where he established himself as an all-time midfield great that same year after leaving Derby County and remained in the hot seat until his sacking in 2021. A bright start while dealing with a transfer ban soured in his second season and he was dismissed after a poor run of results that had seen them fall away from the top of the tree. Lampard has since taken charge at Everton and steered them clear of relegation last season, but takes themRead More →

[ad_1] Cesar Montes officially joined Espanyol de Barcelona from Rayados de Monterrey.  The defender longed for a move away from Liga MX, previously negotiating with Russian team Dinamo Moscow before the deal fell through in the Summer. But he finally secured a transfer, joining the La Liga team for an estimated $7m.  “They have given me confidence and I have to reciprocate it. I’m here now because it’s the right time in my career after a World Cup and that’s why it’s happening now,” explained Montes.  “I’m happy and excited, this is a dream come true for me. It’s worth the sacrifice because I’m hereRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea are putting the finishing touches on a deal to sign Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile, 90min understands. Talks were opened with Monaco earlier this month after negotiations over preferred target Josko Gvardiol hit an expensive wall, leaving Chelsea forced to pursue other options for a January switch to Stamford Bridge. A fee of around £30m has been discussed and sources have confirmed to 90min that negotiations are close to a complete agreement. A medical for Badiashile is already being booked in by the Blues. Personal terms have also been finalised and Chelsea believe the 21-year-old will soon become their first official signing of theRead More →