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[ad_1] There was a time, in the not-too-distant past, when the overarching storyline in matches between Newcastle United and Manchester City revolved around Kevin Keegan’s relationship with each club. Yet, since a consortium headed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired Newcastle United in October 2021, any match against Manchester City, which was bought by the Abu Dhabi United Group in September 2008, has become wrapped up in a complex vortex of Middle Eastern politics. One can only wonder if Keggy would love that. Both investment vehicles are keen to distance themselves from the governments of the states closely linked to each purchaseRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini has questioned the squad’s mentality after their crushing FA Cup exit at the hands of Sheffield United left them facing another season without silverware. Already facing uphill battles in both the Premier League and Champions League, Spurs went into Wednesday’s meeting with a weakened Sheffield United side knowing the FA Cup was perhaps their final chance of winning a trophy this season. It ended in defeat, however, as the Championship side secured a 1-0 victory which could end up having major ramifications on the futures of a number of influential figures at the club, with manager Antonio Conte and strikerRead More →

[ad_1] Saturday’s Premier League action will deliver more twists and turns in what is turning out to be the most thrilling season in recent memory. Arsenal hold a five-point lead over Manchester City in the title race and that topic will dominate the day’s events with both sides in action. It’s not just at the summit where crunch time is starting to hit, however. Top four hopefuls Newcastle and Tottenham are also in action, while Chelsea continue to limp on with Graham Potter when they host Leeds. Relegation candidates like Bournemouth, Wolves and West Ham will all be keen for wins to edge closer toRead More →

[ad_1] The 2023 Major League Soccer season is underway! After Matchday 1, teams have identified areas of improvement and continue to make the necessary adjustments. New York City FC brought back Santiago Rodriguez, while Charlotte FC signed a third goalkeeper to add much-needed depth to the roster. Here are all the transfers you missed… Yamil Asad returns to D.C. United. / Brad Smith/ISI Photos/GettyImages Yamil Asad returns to D.C. United.  The Black and Red brought back the veteran on a one-year deal through the 2023 MLS season with options for 2024 and 2025. He arrives for his third stint with the Eastern Conference team, havingRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil have included Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos in their 23-player squad for the March internationals. The 18-year-old returned to previous club Vasco da Gama on loan from the Blues earlier this week after the UK government rejected his application for a work permit. However, senior appearances with Brazil should give him hope of obtaining a work permit in the near future. Santos’ return to Vasco is on a deal until the summer, at which point Chelsea hope he will have reached requirements to legally play in England. A deal to send Santos to Palmeiras broke down over their reluctance for Chelsea to bring himRead More →

[ad_1] Bayern Munich are still set to push ahead with an offer to sign Harry Kane this summer despite tying Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting down to a new deal, 90min understands. The in-form Cameroonian, who has already scored 15 goals in 24 games for the German champions this season, signed a one-year extension on Friday with his previous deal expiring in the summer. Choupo-Moting’s redemption has been one of the surprise stories of the Bundesliga season, stepping up to provide goals following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and an injury-hit campaign for summer signing Sadio Mane. Nevertheless, sources have told 90min that Bayern’s ideal plan forRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City and Tottenham go head-to-head in the WSL at the weekend, two teams separated by 15 points in last season’s final table but already 20 points apart so far in 2022/23. City have come unstuck against Spurs before – losing this very fixture at the start of last season – but are on a run of 11 WSL games unbeaten and have eyes firmly fixed on a top three place that will mean Champions League qualification again. Leicester’s burst of form in 2023 has seen Spurs slip to within three points of the foot of the table, such has been their woeful formRead More →

[ad_1] Roberto Firmino has decided that he will leave Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract this summer, sources have confirmed to 90min. The Brazilian’s future has been a hot topic of discussion on Merseyside this season, particularly with the Reds undergoing a transitional period. Following the departure of Sadio Mane, blockbuster summer signing Darwin Nunez was expected to be a shoo-in as their new starting centre-forward, but Firmino has outscored the Uruguayan in the Premier League so far this season. His impressive form ignited belief that Firmino would choose to extend his stay at Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp revealing in January that the 31-year-oldRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson has explained that an insatiable appetite for winning that comes from manager Emma Hayes is responsible for the club’s sustained success. The Blues have won the WSL in each of the last three seasons and are seeking are 14th trophy in the space of eight years when they face Arsenal in the Conti Cup final on Sunday. Once an assistant coach at Arsenal during the club’s historic quadruple season, Hayes has been heading things up at Chelsea since 2012 and has transformed the team into English football’s dominant force – overtaking the Gunners in that respect. “It’s difficult to nameRead More →

[ad_1] La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Barcelona that they will be blocked from signing any new players until they make drastic cuts to their wage bill. Barcelona sold off a number of club assets to raise money for a transfer spree that saw the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde arrive at Camp Nou last summer, but stricter financial controls imposed by La Liga will prevent the Blaugrana from doing anything similar this year. “As of today, Barcelona doesn’t have any room in its budget to spend in the upcoming transfer window,” Tebas told the Financial Times’ Business of Football summit.Read More →