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[ad_1] Cody Gakpo’s performances at the World Cup has helped convince Manchester United’s hierarchy that he is ready for a transfer to the Premier League, 90min understands. The Netherlands international has scored three times in three group stage matches in the competition in Qatar, and has been one of the standout players of the tournament to date – his goals helping the Netherlands qualify for the last 16 and into a clash with the United States this weekend. Gakpo was wanted by Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer window, though United stopped short of doing the deal after spending big money on the likesRead More →

[ad_1] Marcus Rashford has revealed that his celebration following his first goal against Wales was a tribute to a friend who’d recently passed away. The Man Utd man was in electric form for the Three Lions on Tuesday evening, scoring a brace and catapulting himself to the top of the tournament goalscoring charts in the process. In scoring his second and third goal in Qatar, Rahsford became the first Man Utd player to score three goals at a World Cup for England since Sir Bobby Charlton achieved the feat way back in 1966. Speaking after the game to the press, Rashford revealed that he pointedRead More →

[ad_1] The US men’s national team triumphed 1-0 over Iran, as a goal from Christian Pulisic confirmed the American side’s place in the round of 16. After missing out on the 2018 edition of the tournament, the United States have returned bigger and better. They conclude the World Cup group stage in second place with five points, after defeating Iran and drawing with England and Wales. But nerves were high before kick off, as the USMNT needed the victory to qualify for the round of 16. i 🇺🇸 have 🇺🇸 anxiety 🇺🇸 — Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) November 29, 2022 We’ll be watching, let’s goRead More →

[ad_1] Serbia and Switzerland will slug it out for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, and it couldn’t be better set-up for a cracker. Serbia need to win, and they certainly have the quality to do just that. Switzerland only need a draw, but could that work against them in terms of knowing how to set up? Here’s how to catch the action if you don’t fancy watching Brazil. Where can you watch Serbia vs Switzerland on TV in the UK? Where can you watch Serbia vs Switzerland on TV in the United States and Canada? Credit: 90min.com[ad_2]Read More →

[ad_1] England manager Gareth Southgate has made four alterations to the side that drew 0-0 with the United States at the World Cup as the Three Lions face Wales in their final Group B encounter. Phil Foden is recalled to face England’s neighbours, while there’s also nods from the start for Kyle Walker, Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford. Mason Mount, Kieran Trippier, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling are the players to drop down to England’s bench, meaning there’s another start in central midfield for Jude Bellingham – who had been tipped to lose his place to Henderson in the starting lineup. Wales have made threeRead More →

[ad_1] Things aren’t looking good for Juventus. The club’s board have resigned, manager Max Allegri may walk out, they could be hit with a points deduction in Serie A, and they’re in the pits financially – a pit that will likely become deeper when their legitimate books from the last three years surface. So yeah, it’s not looking good for Juventus. But how does all of this affect the playing staff at the club? Well that’s what we’re here to try and answer. He’s a rundown of the full senior squad and what La Vecchia Signora should do with each player. Harry Symeou hosts ScottRead More →

[ad_1] Inter Miami CF has signed US youth international midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi to a homegrown contract, becoming the fifth academy product to sign for their first team. He joins through the 2025 Major League Soccer season with options for 2026 and 2027. “Benjamin is a really exciting young talent that we believe in. He’s a young midfielder who has improved so much in such a short period of time and we’re very excited to continue to help his development now with the first team,” Inter Miami chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson said. “This is another positive step for our development pathway asRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United Women are continuing to operate with a ‘business as usual’ attitude amid the club as a whole being made available for sale by the Glazer family. The Glazers, who have owned United since a controversial leveraged buyout in 2005, have recently confirmed they are ready to welcome offers for either a partial or full takeover. There is an expectation that United will therefore have new owners eventually, with a number of potential candidates already moving into position. But it is unlikely to be a speedy process as was seen with the summer takeover at Chelsea, which happened under very unique circumstances. WhileRead More →

[ad_1] The World Cup in Qatar continues apace as we head into the final round of group fixtures, but just in case you’ve been overwhelmed by the four fixtures we’ve had each and every day (RIP) and missed some of the action, this is the only thing you need to catch up: a countdown of all the best goals. Here are the bangers, the screamers, the crème de la crème of all the World Cup goals scored from Friday through Monday. Enjoy. MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIII!! 🙌 The Argentina captain comes up with a moment of magic to light up the tight game with this gorgeous finish… 🇦🇷#ITVFootballRead More →

[ad_1] France, buoyed by Kylian Mbappe’s brilliance, have made light work of Group D thus far. Mbappe’s brace against Denmark on Matchday 2 was enough to see Les Bleus through to the round of 16 with the three other teams vying for the other qualifying spot in the final round of group fixtures. Here’s how each of Australia, Denmark and Tunisia can join France in the 2022 World Cup round of 16. Australia at the World Cup so far Australia’s tournament began with Craig Goodwin stunning the holders nine minutes into France’s tournament opener. However, Goodwin’s strike awoke a free-flowing beast and Didier Deschamps’ sideRead More →