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[ad_1] We’re getting close to the business end of the 2022 World Cup. Giants are taking their inevitable seats in the knockout stages, and those who refuse to read scripts are squeezing their way through. With the final group placings still being decided, fans can look forward to the last-16 stage with a very close eye on potential quarter-final ties. After that, the semi finals will be upon us. So, without getting too ahead of ourselves, when are those semi finals? The semi finals will take place over two days – Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December – with one game on each date. TheRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… While Cristiano Ronaldo has received a mammoth offer from Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr, he still wants to play Champions League football and has not responded to the offer. (The Sun) Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Ronaldo’s old Manchester United teammate and Portugal colleague Bruno Fernandes, who has two goals and two assists at the World Cup so far. (Record) Inter are prepared to sell Netherlands wing back Denzel Dumfries and want at least €30m from potential suitors Tottenham. (Tuttosport) Man Utd will exercise a clause in Marcus Rashford‘s contract toRead More →

[ad_1] Minnesota United have announced the permanent signing of midfielder Joseph Rosales from Panama’s CA Independiente. Rosales returns to Allianz Field following a loan spell starting in August 2021, with the Honduras international notching five primary assists in 35 appearances so far across all competitions. MNUFC have signed Rosales on a deal through the 2023 MLS season with further options on 2024 and 2025. Rosales returns to a Minnesota United side enjoying a four-year in the MLS Cup Playoffs under Adrian Heath, though the Loons have exited in the first round three times. The 22-year-old will continue to compete for a starting spot in theRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United captain Katie Zelem has described the two-week break since a momentous WSL win over Arsenal as ‘catch 22’ for the squad because that time out of action before facing Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Saturday has both positive and negative implications. Having lost to Chelsea in early November, their first league defeat of the season, United responded by mounting a 3-2 comeback win at the Emirates Stadium when club football resumed after the recent international break. Another two-week pause in the club schedule, during which time United have played a behind closed doors friendly, has offered both the chance for restRead More →

[ad_1] Club Leon has appointed Nicolas Larcamon as the new head coach, ahead of the 2023 Liga MX Clausura.  He replaces Renato Paiva, who announced his departure just days ago. Larcamon now joins after serving as head of Puebla for two years, where he managed a record of 27W-21L-32D in 80 Liga MX games total. During the 2022 Liga MX Apertura, Larcamon inspired Puebla to eighth on the table and the Liguilla quarter-finals before falling to Club America.  He announced his resignation from Puebla shortly after being eliminated from the Liguilla, claiming the team needed ‘renewed energy’. “The truth is that the decision is mine,Read More →

[ad_1] Ex-Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he’d be open to taking a national team job. Pochettino has been without a job since being sacked by PSG in the summer, despite winning his first silverware as a coach at the club – lifting the Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. The former PSG boss has been linked with a number of clubs since then, but speaking to Sky Sports, Poch insisted that he is also open to a move into international management, stating: “It wasn’t under my consideration to go [into international management] but now, yes I am open. WhyRead More →

[ad_1] The 2022 World Cup has thrown up a number of intriguing storylines throughout the group stages, but as we approach the knockout rounds the mood will change somewhat. There won’t be a point dished out to both sides if we end up with draws. Instead, the games will be decided with extra time and penalties if required. Here’s how the competition will work in the knockout stages. No extra time is played during the group stages in the World Cup’s current format. That changes in the knockout stages, where all matches must have a winner declared on the night. If a World Cup knockoutRead More →

[ad_1] The 2022 World Cup well underway with nations still scrapping to escape the group phase and reach the knockout stages in Qatar. A few teams have already booked their last 16 spots, but many have designs on going as far as possible in Qatar. The quarter finals will be the next stop to determine which sides reach the final four. Here’s when the quarter finals will take place. The 2022 World Cup quarter finals will take place on Friday 10 December and Saturday 11 December, with two games each on both days. With the group stage slowly coming to an end and the roundRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona manager Xavi has reiterated that Lionel Messi would be welcomed back at the club with open arms. The 35-year-old joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in August 2021 once it became apparent that Barcelona’s crippling financial woes would prevent them from renewing Messi’s contract. The Catalan giants are continuing to look for ways to cut costs, though they still managed to conclude significant transfer business over the summer – over €150m was spent to bring in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha, before wages are taken into account. Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Hector Bellerin and Marcos Alonso also arrivedRead More →

[ad_1] Christian Pulisic has confirmed he’ll be available for the United States Men’s National Team’s World Cup round-of-16 clash against the Netherlands on Saturday. Pulisic put his body on the line to score the only goal of the game as the USMNT beat Iran on Tuesday, climbing to second place in Group B on five points, two behind England. The Chelsea forward suffered an injury in scoring the goal, colliding with Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand. Pulisic was unable to continue and was replaced by Brenden Aaronson at half-time, with head coach Gregg Berhalter later revealing his star forward had been taken to hospital. Pulisic wasRead More →