Football Blog (Page 13)

[ad_1] Week nine in MLS brought out all the action.  From the Philadelphia Union getting their groove back to DC United putting three past and Eastern Conference rival and NYCFC putting on an attacking masterclass vs. a West coast side, there is plenty to break down from this week’s slate of games. Each match on this list brought goals, excitement, and fascinating tactical battles that will make even the casual viewer of MLS intrigued. That said, here are three games from match date nine that are worth taking a closer look… DC United shocked many people as they beat Eastern conference rivals Orlando City 3-1.Read More →

[ad_1] Inter Miami head coach Phil Neville is under fire after losing a sixth consecutive match this season. Phil Neville’s seat is becoming warmer as every week passes. The Inter Miami coach has now seen his side drop six games in a row, scoring only twice in the period. “They’re right to look at me. What I would say is to keep believing in the players,” he said after the match. Though Inter Miami started the season in positive fashion, winning 2-0 against Montreal and the Philadelphia Union, respectively, their form has since taken a sharp nosedive with Neville at bat. The Herons’ latest defeatRead More →

[ad_1] Inter host Juventus for the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday with the two sides tied on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at the Allianz Stadium. It was a first leg that saw late drama, with both sides struggling to create chances until Juan Cuadrado scored in the 83rd minute to give Juve the lead. A handball from Gleison Bremer in stoppage time however led to substitute Romelu Lukaku converting from the spot to level things up. The drama continued after the full-time whistle, with Cuadrado and Inter captain Samir Handanovic also received red cards during theRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal Women were forced to abandon their flight back to London from Wolfsburg on Sunday after an engine on their plane caught fire. The Gunners came back from two goals down to draw the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final thanks to second half goals from Rafaelle Souza and Stina Blackstenius on Sunday. After the game, the team and coaching staff were due to catch a flight to London on Sunday evening, but were forced off the plane when take-off was aborted following technical issues. A club statement on the incident reads: “Our aircraft developed a technical issue prior to take-offRead More →

[ad_1] With the cost of going to Premier League football games going up every single year, many football fans have turned to non-league matches to get their weekly live fix of the beautiful game. And as non-league attendances skyrocket and attention on the competitions continues to rise, we thought it’s as good a time as ever to list the best non-league away days you should partake in. Here’s our top five. Nestled in-between two of the cooler areas in London – Brixton and Peckham – is arguably the coolest non-league club around. The National League South team have the modern aesthetic down to a teeRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea are prepared to offer a short-term contract extension to Mason Mount in an attempt to end the immediate uncertainty over his future at the club, 90min understands. Mount is approaching the final 12 months of his current deal and has long been warned that he will be sold this summer if he continues to reject the offer of fresh terms, with the vast majority of the Premier League’s elite all keen to sign the 24-year-old if he does leave. As 90min revealed earlier this month, Chelsea have a renewed sense of confidence over Mount’s future. While there is still an awareness that anRead More →

[ad_1] Romelu Lukaku has hinted that he is intent on staying at Inter beyond the expiration of his current loan move to the club. The Belgian striker is currently on loan at I Nerazzurri for the 2022/23 season from Chelsea, having struggled for form during his return to Stamford Bridge for a reported £97.5m. Lukaku scored just eight Premier League goals for the Blues before being shipped out on loan back to Inter – the club Chelsea signed him from in 2021. The hope was that Lukaku could re-find the form he showed at Inter during his previous two-year spell at San Siro, when heRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona coach Xavi has downplayed concerns about Robert Lewandowski’s recent goal-scoring struggles. The Polish forward, who arrived from Bayern Munich last summer, has netted 27 goals and made seven assists in 38 appearances in total for the Catalan giants. Despite Lewandowski failing to score in Barcelona’s last four matches in all competitions against Girona, Getafe, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, Xavi has no concerns about the player’s form. “Robert was successful in a large part of the season, now not so much, but the goals will come. All forwards want to score. Those who don’t score are sad, it’s the life of a forward,”Read More →

[ad_1] Tottenham interim boss Crisian Stellini has said the first 25 minutes of Sunday’s humiliating 6-1 Premier League defeat to Newcastle is the ‘worst’ he has ever seen, with Spurs conceding five times in the opening quarter of the crucial game. The clash at St James’ Park was a huge opportunity for Spurs to make up ground on the top four. Instead, Newcastle jumped six points ahead, with a game in hand. Fourth place Manchester United also have a six-point cushion and two games in hand. But it wasn’t just the defeat that raised questions, it was the embarrassing manner. “There are no words toRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Liverpool are keen to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who could be sold to ease the club’s financial struggles even though he does not want to leave Camp Nou. (Fichajes) However, another expensive Liverpool target, RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol, is no longer a top priority amid concerns over his £80m price tag. (Football Insider) Chelsea‘s struggles to meet Financial Fair Play requirements will see them cool their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, pushing Manchester United to the front of the queue for his signature. United are prepared to outbidRead More →