Football Blog (Page 147)

[ad_1] Following a thrilling month of sensational football and unconfined excitement, it’s very much time to welcome back club matters. Manchester United have very little time to prepare before they resume action, with most of their World Cup-involved players featuring in the latter rounds – and one even going the whole way with champions Argentina. With a Carabao Cup fixture to come on 21 December before their return to the Premier League, we can expect a few big names to take their time in getting back into the swing of things. So, when could the Red Devils’ World Cup stars return? The contingent of ErikRead More →

[ad_1] Top spot in Champions League Group A will be decided at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, as first place Chelsea host a PSG side hot on their heels. Both teams are already assured of their quarter final place, and the Blues are currently three points clear of PSG following a 1-0 win in Paris in October. Top spot will be Chelsea’s if they avoid defeat – and they can even lose 1-0 and still win the group by virtue of goal difference. For PSG, only winning and scoring at least twice will see them leapfrog Chelsea and progress as group winners, leaving a tantalisinglyRead More →

[ad_1] Paulo Dybala has revealed that Emi Martinez gave him decisive advice before scoring a crucial penalty in Argentina’s World Cup final win against France. La Albiceleste clinched their third title – their first in 36 years – on Sunday following a tense penalty shootout, with all four of Argentina’s takers converting. Dybala was brought on as a substitute in stoppage time of extra time having missed much of the tournament through injury, and the Roma star opened up on the prospect of preparing for the shootout – with a little help from his goalkeeper. “When the coach called me to to go on, IRead More →

[ad_1] Erik ten Hag has revealed that Lisandro Martinez called him insisting he would turn down an offer from Arsenal if Manchester United made a rival offer to sign him back in the summer. The Dutch coach joined United as a permanent successor to Ralf Rangnick for the 2022/23 season and made five signings during his first transfer window. United’s third incoming saw Ten Hag reunite with Martinez having coached him at Ajax, but there was plenty of interest in the Argentine’s services. 90min reported in June that Arsenal were ahead of United and several other Premier League rivals in the race to sign Martinez.Read More →

[ad_1] The LA Galaxy have re-signed goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann on a new one-year contract. Klinsmann initially had his option for 2022 declined, but has returned to the Galaxy for a fourth year running on a deal through the 2023 MLS season with an option on 2024. “Jonathan continues to grow in his development to be a high-level goalkeeper,” Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney said in a club press release. “We are pleased to have him back and competing every day to make himself and his teammates better. We look forward to the impact he can have in the team this coming season.” Klinsmann – theRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta insists that detractors of Lionel Messi will still find a way to claim he is not the greatest footballer of all time despite winning the World Cup with Argentina. Messi led La Albiceleste to their first world title in 36 years, seeing off France on penalties at the end of one of the game’s best ever finals. With a World Cup now firmly on his mantlepiece, Messi is now widely seen as the best to have played the game. Speaking to ESPN, Iniesta insisted that his former teammate didn’t need this crowning glory to achieve that accolade, andRead More →

[ad_1] Fans were treated to the return of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night following the conclusion of the World Cup. England’s secondary domestic cup competition offers the winners a route into Europe in the form of a place in the Europa Conference League play-off round. Julen Lopetegui got off to a winning start as Wolves manager, progressing to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory against Gillingham. They had to be patient however, with Raul Jimenez opening the scoring from the penalty spot inside the final 15 minutes. Rayan Ait Nouri secured their passage to the next round in stoppage time. Nathan Jones similarly pickedRead More →

[ad_1] Guillermo Ochoa is officially headed to Europe.  Club America confirmed the goalkeeper’s departure, wishing him well in his next ‘European adventure.’ “After three and a half years, in his second phase with the club, Guillermo Ochoa will depart from the institution that saw him grow as a historic player of Club America and Mexican football,” a Club America statement read. “Club America thanks Guillermo Ochoa for his commitment and devotion, and for defending the colors yellow and blue with so much passion and leadership throughout his 10 plus years with the senior team. “Memo, Club America will always be your home. Thank you forRead More →

[ad_1] Lionel Messi is a world champion. After five tournaments, he finally got his hands on the World Cup. The gold and glory is his (as is a place atop 90min’s greatest footballers of all time list). He and his Argentina teammates are now back in Buenos Aires celebrating their coronation, the streets lined with millions of supporters and fans. But it’s not just a triumph being celebrated in Argentina. Here’s a look at how those in the world of sport are enjoying Messi’s victory. Watch 90min’s World Cup show on YouTube as Harry Symeou, Scott Saunders, Grizz Khan and special guest Kieron Dyer review Argentina’s epicRead More →

[ad_1] New York City FC have loaned Nicolas Acevedo to new City Football Group side Esporte Clube Bahia in Brazil through December 31, 2023. “We believe this is a great opportunity for Nico to continue to develop and grow his career in a very competitive league, while at the same time giving us flexibility as we continue to build the roster ahead of the 2023 season,” NYCFC sporting director David Lee said in a statement. “Nico has been an important part of our success the past three seasons, showing his top professionalism both on-and-off the field. We look forward to following Nico throughout the seasonRead More →