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[ad_1] Cruz Azul defender Carlos Vargas will be sidelined for approximately six months, after suffering a ruptured cruciate ligament in the game against Tigres.  The player made his debut for La Maquina on Saturday, earning his first start since joining the team from Mazatlan FC ahead of the 2023 Clausura. But just 16 minutes into the game, Vargas was stretchered off the pitch with an injury to his right knee.  The team has since confirmed the ruptured cruciate ligament in a message of support to the player. “Carlos Vargas has a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee. You will undergo a surgical procedure. TheRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United and Leeds is one of the biggest rivalries in English football, but this week marks the first time these two giant clubs meet each other this season. The game was originally scheduled for September but was postponed due to a police shortage in the wake of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, with Greater Manchester Police assisting other forces across the country at locations and events of high significance. Once a mainstay of the top flight for decades, the two Uniteds met only twice in 16 years when Leeds were absent from the Premier League. They returned in 2020 and this willRead More →

[ad_1] Leeds have sacked Jesse Marsch less than a year after choosing him as the man to replace Marcelo Bielsa at the Elland Road helm. The decision from the club hierarchy follows a few months of poor results, with Leeds win-less in the Premier League since before the World Cup break began in November. That run of form has left them 17th in table, out of the relegation zone on goal difference alone. Marsch steered Leeds awa from relegation last season, but failure to impart lasting improvement on a team that had already been on a downward trajectory under his predecessor was never going toRead More →

[ad_1] The 2023 Liga MX Clausura saw several surprises in week 5.  Diego Lainez finally made his debut for Tigres in the victory against Cruz Azul, while Pachuca stunned yet again to maintain their place atop the Liga MX table. But few others won this weekend, as draws took over the Mexican league. Here’s everything you missed this weekend in Liga MX… Diego Lainez made his debut for Tigres against Cruz Azul. / Jam Media/GettyImages Diego Lainez officially made his return to Liga MX.  The player debuted for Tigres on Saturday night, coming off the bench in the 53rd minute to replace Nicolas Ibáñez against CruzRead More →

[ad_1] There were plenty of contenders for 90min‘s ‘Premier League crisis club of the week’. Southampton are imploding, Liverpool have fully fallen apart, Leeds United have sacked the hilariously nicknamed ‘Yank Lampard’ following another dreadful defeat, but really this week’s ‘crisis club’ could only ever be Man City. The Citizens are on the brink, and here’s why. What’s the crisis? There are two real crises unfolding at Man City right now. One is on the pitch where Pep Guardiola’s side have somewhat malfunctioned in recent weeks. They’ve lost their last three consecutive Premier League away games and have looked so disjointed in and out ofRead More →

[ad_1] Jesse Marsch has been sacked as Leeds United manager after the disastrous defeat to Nottingham Forest, 90min understands. The American took charge of Leeds in February 2022 and narrowly steered them clear of relegation last season thanks to a final day win over Brentford at the GTech Community Stadium. Improved performances were expected during the 2022/23 season, with the club having spent big in the summer to strengthen the squad. Those improvements, however, haven’t come to fruition. Leeds accumulated a win percentage of just 29.73% during Marsch’s tenure, and the club now sit just outside of the relegation zone on goal difference. The finalRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona face the prospect of tackling their busy upcoming schedule without key midfielder and captain Sergio Busquets. The 34-year-old was forced out of the Blaugrana’s 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday in the eighth minute after sustaining an ankle injury. Barça were able to cope, finally breaking their opponents down in the second half, but with a busy couple of months ahead with key La Liga fixtures, a Europa League double-header against Manchester United and a Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg clash with arch-rivals Real Madrid, Xavi needs every player possible at his disposal. However, it doesn’t look good for Busquets, with Barcelona revealingRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona manager Xavi has made the strange claim that Real Madrid remain the favourites to win the La Liga title, despite now being eight points ahead of Los Blancos in the table. The Blaugrana’s lead over their arch-rivals was extended on Sunday as they comfortably beat Sevilla 3-0 at the Camp Nou, while Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 defeat away at mid-table Mallorca. With just one defeat and seven goals conceded in 20 games so far, it’s hard to see Barca surrendering their commanding position. However, with just under half the season to go, there’s no time for complacency and Xavi believes Madrid’sRead More →

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has lamented Manchester City’s commute down to London, labelling it ‘exhausting’ after his side’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. City lost their third consecutive Premier League away game on Sunday thanks to a record-breaking goal from Harry Kane at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After the defeat, Guardiola was quick to point the blame for the defeat at the club’s travel plans, comparing the travel to London to travelling to ‘northern Europe’. “Coming to London is like going to northern Europe,” the Catalan boss said, whose team had not played in nine days before making their 200-mile trip. “It is four and a halfRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Arsenal are ready to move for another Brighton forward in the summer, with Kaoru Mitoma identified as a key transfer target for the Gunners after January’s acquisition of Leandro Trossard. (The Sun) Liverpool are ready to go head-to-head with Aston Villa over Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and midfielder Oihan Sancet. (AS) Leaving Anfield could be backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who wants a move to play regular first-team football. (The Sun) Chelsea are keen to hire former Spain manager Luis Enrique if they choose to offload Graham Potter in the coming months.Read More →