Blog (Page 87)

[ad_1] Manchester United have undergone considerable changes both on the pitch and in the dugout since the end of a dismal 2021/22 season and are reaping the rewards. Erik ten Hag was appointed manager in May and was keen to bring assistant Mitchell van der Gaag with him from Ajax, as well as reuniting with former mentor Steve McClaren as someone who already had experience of working in a successful Old Trafford dressing room. Ex-Ajax, Porto and Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy was also recruited at the end of July as a specialised attacking coach. In addition to his spells in the Premier League, McCarthy wasRead More →

[ad_1] Jurgen Klopp has labelled Liverpool’s Merseyside derby 2-0 win over Everton at Anfield as a ‘massive relief’. The Reds recorded their first Premier League win of 2023 on Monday night, beating local rivals Everton 2-0 thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo. It was a much, much improved performance following a torrid run of form, and after the game, Klopp expressed his relief at finally winning a league game this year. “It’s a massive relief. I didn’t want to do it but you don’t know when the next time you can,” he said of his famous touchline fist-pump. “Whatever the crowd wouldRead More →

[ad_1] Leeds United’s search for a new manager continues after they decided against appointing former Ajax coach Alfred Schreuder, sources have confirmed to 90min. Schreuder attended Sunday’s loss to Manchester United, as 90min confirmed, and held lengthy talks with the club’s hierarchy including sporting director Victor Orta. Terms were agreed with his representatives, but Leeds’ chairman Andrea Radrizzani pulled the club away from the deal. Sources have told 90min that Schreuder’s lack of experience in England and recent performances were real concerns. It is also believed that fan reaction, which was almost unanimously negative, also played a part in the deal not being greenlighted byRead More →

[ad_1] As the final leg of what has so far been a dire season for Liverpool crawls into view, Jurgen Klopp’s side approach a bundle of matches that have the possibility to definitively save or smite the current campaign. Within the next month, Liverpool face two of the Premier League’s top four and return to Champions League action – the only competition they have realistic ambitions of winning – in arguably the stand-out tie of the round of 16. On Monday night, the Reds made a needed return to form by beating Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield. Here’s what lies in storeRead More →

[ad_1] Liverpool made a much needed return to winning ways by seeing off Merseyside rivals Everton 2-0 at Anfield on Monday night. Recent losses to Wolves and Brighton had dented Reds morale but clinical breakaway strikes from Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo – his first strike for the club – ensured Jurgen Klopp won his touchline battle of wits with Sean Dyche. Ellis Simms replaced Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the Everton starting XI and an early Joel Matip error allowed the former Sunderland loanee a chance in space but his shot blasted back off Joe Gomez. Liverpool looked more threatening in the first half than theyRead More →

[ad_1] MLS’s perpetual battle for international relevance was undoubtedly aided by the thrilling conclusion to the 2022 season. Los Angeles FC’s penalty shootout triumph over Philadelphia Union in the MLS Cup final was nothing short of an all-time classic. Attempting to build off the momentum gathered from the 2022 campaign, MLS signed a mammoth ten-year deal with Apple that’ll see every MLS game streamed live on Apple TV. It’s an agreement that could catapult the division’s popularity into a new realm given the broadcasting promises that have been laid out. For the upcoming campaign, Apple is offering a season pass which will allow fans toRead More →

[ad_1] At the turn of the 20th century, New Brighton was the place to be. It was Merseyside’s answer to Dubai. The New Brighton development included Britain’s tallest building, a majestic ballroom that swept locals and tourists off their feet, as well as a 100,000-capacity stadium which hosted the home games of the newly-established New Brighton Tower FC. The club’s owners boasted the ambition of contemporary football tycoons, and their bid to build a competitive football club was briefly successful. However, it wouldn’t take long before their project came crashing down. Here’s the story of the short-lived New Brighton Tower FC. The aforementioned owners ofRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United are progressing in talks over new contracts for a number of first team players, as Erik ten Hag looks to build on his outstanding progress since taking charge at Old Trafford. United are third in the Premier League table and just five points behind leaders Arsenal, who later this week face a crunch battle against second-placed Manchester City, and have an outside chance of competing for the title if form continues in Ten Hag’s debut season. The Dutchman’s side are the only team in Europe competing on four fronts, and play Barcelona in the Europa League later this week with a tripRead More →

[ad_1] Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both been named on the shortlist for this year’s FIFPRO World XI. Both players have been named in the final XI on 15 occasions, with both players being named in the team every year since 2007. Alongside Messi and Ronaldo on the forwards list are Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Karim Benzema, Neymar and Robert Lewandowski. Messi is considered the heavy favourite to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award having put in all-time great performances for Argentina on their way to World Cup glory in Qatar. Watch 90min’s Gas Tank as Harry Symeou, Scott Saunders, Grizz Khan & HunterRead More →

[ad_1] Bayern Munich have already confirmed to Manchester City that they do not plan to trigger their €70m option to sign full-back Joao Cancelo permanently, 90min understands, but the Bundesliga side are keen to do business for a lower fee. Cancelo asked to leave City in January after falling out of favour under manager Pep Guardiola and ended up joining Bayern on a six-month loan which includes an option to buy at the end of the campaign. Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has publicly admitted it is ‘difficult to imagine’ triggering their €70m purchase clause, but sources have confirmed to 90min that the Bundesliga sideRead More →