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[ad_1] Lionel Messi was named The Best FIFA Men’s player for 2022 at a ceremony in Paris on Monday night. It was the second time that Messi had won this award in particular – his last triumph came in 2019 after leading Barcelona to another La Liga title Unlike the Ballon d’Or – which is only voted on by select members of the media – FIFA’s The Best awards are voted on by players and coaches, too. The captain and manager of every national team are able to vote for their top three, with first place receiving five points, second receiving three points and thirdRead More →

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain will go without the Coupe de France for two consecutive years for the first time since 2014. The French champions, who had won this competition in six of the previous eight seasons heading into 2022/23, were eliminated by Classique rivals Marseille in the round of 16. Marseille’s triumph has set up a kind quarter-final tie with Ligue 2 side Annecy; one of three second tier sides still left in the competition. Lyon join Marseille as two of France’s historical big boys left in the competition, but Lens are the highest-ranked side that remain. They currently sit fourth in Ligue 1 and areRead More →

[ad_1] Four world class attackers were included as a ridiculously stacked 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI was announced at the FIFA Best Awards on Monday night. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland were all included for their brilliant displays in attack, with the XI only featuring three defenders. Thibaut Courtois takes the gloves after a brilliant year with Real Madrid, with Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo and Virgil van Dijk in front. Kevin De Bruyne, Casemiro and Luka Modric form the three-player midfield behind Messi, Mbappe, Benzema and Haaland. Thibaut Courtois, Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo, Virgil van Dijk, Kevin De Bruyne, LukaRead More →

[ad_1] England and Manchester United star Mary Earps has won the 2022 Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award in recognition of her outstanding year. Earps established herself as England number one in the latter stages of 2021, spectacularly resurrecting an international career that appeared to fading away, and conceded only twice in seven games as the Lionesses won Euro 2022 on home soil. The 29-year-old has also emerged as the best goalkeeper in a highly competitive WSL and has underpinned Manchester United’s defensive strength. She beat Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Chelsea’s Ann-Katrin Berger to the prize. On top of her outstanding on-field performances for club andRead More →

[ad_1] After two of the toughest FA Cup draws imaginable, Manchester City will be looking forward to their meeting with Championship side Bristol City in the fifth round on Tuesday. City have seen off both Chelsea and Arsenal already in this competition and will fancy their chances of advancing to the next round, although they must be wary of a Bristol City side who are yet to taste defeat in 2023. While predicting Pep Guardiola’s formation is impossible these days, here’s a look at how the boss could set up. GK: Stefan Ortega – Ortega has been the cup goalkeeper this season and there’s noRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal will be out for revenge on Wednesday when they host Everton at the Emirates. Sean Dyche’s Everton were surprise victors when these two sides met just a few weeks ago but Arsenal have got themselves back to winning ways and will look forward to the chance to avenge that defeat. Here’s how Mikel Arteta could set up. GK: Aaron Ramsdale – Ramsdale was caught in no man’s land for James Tarkowski’s goal when these two last met and he’ll be keen for a commanding showing here. RB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – After two games on the bench, Tomiyasu could return to the starting lineupRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest Liverpool transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Mohamed Salah is prepared to leave Liverpool in the summer if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Fichajes) However, Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, has dismissed such reports as “nonsense”. (Official) AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is wanted by Liverpool, who would be prepared to offer Luis Diaz in exchange in an attempt to beat both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to his signature. (Calciomercatoweb) The Reds are keeping a close eye on the future of Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante as they prepare for a midfield rebuild. (Football Insider) Scouts have been closely following Inter Milan’s Nicolò Barella for some time. (La Gazzetta dello Sport) Inter could beRead More →

[ad_1] Atlanta United’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win over the San Jose Earthquakes was exhilarating but arguably left just as many questions as it did answers. After a thoroughly disappointing 2022 campaign in which they failed to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs, the Five Stripes needed two incredible strikes from World Cup-winner Thiago Almada in second-half stoppage time to beat the Quakes 2-1 in their new season opener. And he had the 93rd minute equalizer 🫠🫠🫠 #WeAreTheApic.twitter.com/Et8PjzY8AW — 90min_US (@90min_us) February 26, 2023 In many ways, it was a performance that felt similar to 2022, with Atlanta dominating possession but needing special moments from big playersRead More →

[ad_1] Football’s biggest stars will be celebrated on Monday night at the ceremony for The Best FIFA Awards 2022. After last year’s virtual event, the 2023 ceremony will be held in Paris where the sport’s biggest names will surface in celebration of yet another unforgettable year. Nine awards will be dished out on Monday night, with the shortlists for each of them being revealed well in advance. There are three nominees for each; with Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Kylian Mbappe vying for the Best Men’s Player award. While the Ballon d’Or victor is decided by 100 journalists, this award takes into account the opinionsRead More →

[ad_1] The EFL have now awarded Manchester United’s second goal in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final to in-form striker Marcus Rashford. Rashford entered the game in the best goalscoring form of his career and, after Casemiro opened the scoring midway through the first half, thought he had added a second after his strike nestled in the back of the net. The goal was initially credited as a Sven Botman own goal after the Dutchman’s deflection saw the ball loop over goalkeeper Loris Karius, but Rashford insisted he would claim it as his own anyway. Asked by Sky Sports about the goal, Rashford laughed: “I’m claiming it!Read More →