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[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has admitted that his club, like every other club, is keen to sign England youngster Jude Bellingham. The 19-year-old has hit the headlines for his stunning performances at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar this winter, becoming one of the Three Lions’ key men. As expected, his form has prompted many clubs to sit up and take notice, and 90min understands that Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Juventus are keen – though the latter may find their interest hampered by alleged financial irregularities and the resignation of their entire board. Dortmund remain confidentRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United and Everton meet for the second time this season in midweek when they go head to head in the Continental Cup group stage. These sides met in the WSL at the end of October, with United securing a 3-0 win at Walton Hall Park, which at the time was a fifth consecutive league win for Marc Skinner’s team. Since then, United have been beaten by Chelsea but bounced back with wins over Arsenal and Aston Villa. Everton, meanwhile, have had a tough run but will take some positive from suffering what were only narrow defeats to Manchester City and Arsenal in recentRead More →

[ad_1] Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has admitted he has no idea how to stop his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi when they take on Argentina in the World Cup quarter-final on Friday. De Jong was asked by reporters if he had any plan to help his manager Louis van Gaal contain the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has been one of the standout performers in Qatar so far. “Well, no. I know him, but I don’t know how to stop him,” de Jong explained. “He’s been making the difference for 15 years and there is not one way to stop him. Usually he wouldRead More →

[ad_1] Louis van Gaal has said claims from the press that Brazil play ‘sparkling’ football are incorrect. Brazil are now seen as the team to beat at the World Cup following their 4-1 victory over South Korea in the last 16. The Selecao were on fire in the first half of that match, grabbing all of their goals in the first 45 minutes and producing some excellent football. They’ve been widely praised for that football all over the world, including in the Netherlands by the same press that have heavily criticised the style Van Gaal has his team playing in. The Netherlands manager isn’t bestRead More →

[ad_1] Denzel Dumfries’ agent has admitted that it will be ‘difficult’ to secure a transfer for the Inter wing-back in January if his value rises as a result of a stellar World Cup campaign with Netherlands. Dumfries joined Inter from PSV Eindhoven just under 18 months ago for an initial €12.5m off the back of an impressive Euro 2020. The 26-year-old has since continued to impress in Serie A and the Champions League and has now helped his national team get to the World Cup quarter-finals. Dumfries has played every minute for the Oranje in Qatar so far, having a direct hand in all threeRead More →

[ad_1] Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o, the current president of the country’s football federation, was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 at the World Cup on Monday night. The former Barcelona and Inter striker had been in attendance as Brazil faced South Korea in a last 16 tie and was seen posing for pictures with fans as he left the stadium. But in footage captured by newspaper La Opinion, Eto’o appeared to take exception to one man who appeared on scene holding a camera. The 41-year-old angrily confronted the man, having to be restrained by several others around him. As the situation continued, Eto’o eventuallyRead More →

[ad_1] Bukayo Saka has revealed that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been in regular contact with him since his heartbreaking penalty miss for England in the Euro 2020 final. Saka missed the decisive kick against Italy to shatter the Three Lions’ dreams of claiming major silverware for the first time in 55 years, but quickly received a wave of support after showing great courage to take a penalty aged just 19. The Arsenal winger immediately put the disappointment behind him, enjoying a superb 2021/22 campaign, and he’s been in terrific form for England during the World Cup – Saka has three goals to his nameRead More →

[ad_1] Neymar was in a generous mood after picking up the Player of the Match award for Brazil’s 4-1 World Cup last 16 win against South Korea on Monday night. The PSG forward had only recently returned to training after being sidelined with an ankle injury just one game into this winter’s tournament. There had been reports that Neymar may have even struggled to return in time to complete the tournament, but he made his comeback on Monday evening in style, scoring from the penalty spot in an emphatic win for Brazil. Speaking to the media post-match, Neymar said many thanks to those who haveRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil have attracted the ire of former Man Utd star Roy Keane as he branded their dancing celebrations at the World Cup ‘disrespectful.’ The five-time winners thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the last 16 on Monday and they broke out a group dance to celebrate every one of their goals. When Richarlison netted the third, he ran over to the bench and got coach Tite involved too, and that didn’t go down well with Keane. “I can’t believe what I’m watching, I can’t believe what I’m watching, it’s like watching Strictly [Come Dancing],” Keane raged on ITV. “I don’t like this. People say it’sRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil eased into the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup with a memorable and emphatic win over South Korea on Monday night. Tite’s men raced into an early lead at Stadium 974 and never looked back as one of the tournament favourites flexed their muscles on the penultimate day of last 16 action. Brazil broke the deadlock after six minutes when Raphinha came inside off the right flank and drew the challenge of several South Korea defenders, with his low cross being touched on by Neymar and into the path of a wide-open Vinicius Junior. The Real Madrid forward managed to pick out theRead More →