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[ad_1] Lionel Messi is a doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern Munich after suffering a hamstring injury. The World Cup winner suffered the ailment in PSG’s shock 2-1 defeat to Le Classique rivals Marseille in the Coupe de France round of 16 game. Although the extent of injury is not yet known, L’Equipe have reported that such an injury could mean Messi will not be available for the first leg meeting with Bayern. The former Barcelona man has enjoyed a great season on both the domestic and international front, bagging 28 goal contributions for PSG and winning the FIFA World CupRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club have ‘high hopes’ for Ansu Fati despite recent speculation about his future. Fati has been one of the highest-rated young players in Europe for the past number of years, but has not played as much football as expected for Barça this season, making just seven La Liga starts. The youngster is currently behind the likes of Raphinha and Gavi in the pecking order under manager Xavi Hernandez. This lack of game time has led to rumours swirling about the Spanish international’s long-term future with La Blaugrana, and 90min understands the Premier League’s big six clubs asRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has revealed that he had a ‘weird connection’ to the Gunners long before actually joining the club in 2021 thanks to growing up playing FIFA games. Odegaard is leading Arsenal’s charge towards the 2022/23 Premier League title, which if they see it out would be the club’s first since the Invincibles team of 2003/04. But it was a long road to north London, having burst onto the scene with boyhood club Stromsgodset in his early teens, before moving to Real Madrid at 16 and later spending time on loan at Vitesse Arnhem, Heerenveen and Real Sociedad. Arsenal initially took OdegaardRead More →

[ad_1] Fantasy Football Hub is purpose-built to turn FPL managers into FPL winners. From their industry-leading tools to the experts who reveal their teams every gameweek, it’s no surprise tens of thousands of managers gain the edge with the Hub every season. Join the Hub today and, if you don’t win your mini-league, you’ll get your money back. Terms and Conditions apply. A Double Gameweek for Manchester City brings plenty of demand for their players once again. It’s been a torrid week for the club though, with Premier League charges looming and a defeat to Spurs last weekend halting their title challenge. A triple up on City playersRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United were left frustrated at the end of their match against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night after failing to find a late winner in a 2-2 draw. The fact the Red Devils only got one point from the game will not be the primary concern for Erik ten Hag, though. He will be worried about how easily Leeds were able to move through the United midfield as they found themselves 2-0 up shortly after the break. United’s first-choice midfield of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are both out, and that led to a midfield two of Fred and Marcel Sabitzer. ThisRead More →

[ad_1] Leicester City host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in a vital clash at both ends of the Premier League table. The hosts will have renewed optimism after taking four points from their last two games and going three unbeaten across all competitions. However, they still sit 14th in the table, just three points clear of the relegation zone. Spurs, meanwhile, have won their last three games in all competitions without conceding a goal, including that eye-catching 1-0 victory of reigning champions Manchester City last time out. Here’s everything you need to know about what should be an intruiging clash: Leicester vs Tottenham H2H Results (LastRead More →

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos admitted that he was “disgusted” by his side’s 2-1 defeat to Marseille in the Coupe de France. PSG were knocked out of the competition by Le Classique rivals Marseille at the round of 16 stage thanks to a Ruslan Malinovskyi winner. Speaking after the game to the press, Marquinhos lamented the mistakes his side made during the 90 minutes and conceded that it’s even more painful to lose to a bitter rival. “We knew they would do a lot of pressing, we didn’t manage to skip their lines any faster. We made a few mistakes that cost us dearly. WeRead More →

[ad_1] Rayo Vallecano manager Andoni Iraola has rejected an approach from Leeds United to take over at Elland Road, 90min understands. The Premier League outfit are on the hunt for a new manager following their decision to sack American Jesse Marsch last week and have already been knocked back by their first choice Carlos Corberan, who signed a new contract with West Brom instead. 90min revealed earlier this week that Iraola, a former Athletic Club player under Leeds favourite Marcelo Bielsa, was among the alternatives for the role, but sources have now confirmed that he has turned down Leeds’s offer. A group of Leeds officialsRead More →

[ad_1] Defeat at the Emirates was supposed to have derailed Manchester United’s quickly developing title bid as Arsenal stretched their advantage at the summit. But Sean Dyche’s magical little beard has since brought fresh life to the Red Devils’ charge. Victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday means they’re just eight points adrift of the Gunners having played a game more. Things are set to get trickier for Erik ten Hag in the coming weeks, however. After fighting back frm 2-0 down against Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday night, United’s next six games will span four different competitions. Here’s a look at who’ll they’llRead More →

[ad_1] The 2023 NWSL schedule is finally here.  NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addressed the absence of the league’s 2023 calendar, admitting it ‘took too long’ to be released. Several of the league’s high profile players, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, publicly questioned the wait for the announcement but failed to receive an answer.  “Grateful that this day is finally upon us…there are not enough words permitted on Twitter to explain ‘the why’ but it doesn’t much matter — fact is, it took too long,” Berman wrote in a social media post. “Thank you for your passion and for holding us accountable. We will doRead More →