Football Blog (Page 151)

[ad_1] Exclusive – Austin FC have agreed a deal to sign free agent Dutch winger Cheick Toure, 90min understands. The Verde and Black are busy strengthening their roster after an impressive 2022 season where they finished second in the Western Conference, reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time and going all the way to the Western Conference Final. It’s understood sporting director Claudio Reyna and head coach Josh Wolff are keen to strengthen the team’s forward line. 90min can reveal that Austin have already agreed a deal to sign Toure, 21, with an announcement of the transfer expected during the Christmas period. ToureRead More →

[ad_1] A late strike from the superb Callum McGregor saw Celtic seal a much-deserved 1-0 victory over Aberdeen on Saturday. Celtic attempted to set the tone early and Daizen Maeda’s low cross inside the first minute had Aberdeen scrambling to get the ball away. The hosts tried to be stubborn at the back and dangerous on the counter, although Celtic perhaps should have done better with quick-fire chances from Matt O’Riley and Reo Hatate shortly after ten minutes. Jota, sporting a fancy new moustache, also stung the gloves of Kelle Roos in the Aberdeen net with a powerful drive from range. Roos was even toRead More →

[ad_1] An emotional Ander Herrera was brought to tears as he discussed his exit from Manchester United. Herrera was hugely popular among fans during his time at Old Trafford between 2014 and 2019 but was allowed to leave on a free transfer at the end of the 2018/19 season, inking a deal with Paris Saint-Germain upon the expiry of his contract. Speaking on United’s official UTD Podcast, Herrera opened up on the ‘devastating’ decision to leave Old Trafford and he could not contain his emotions. “To leave, it was difficult because six months before, five months before, I was expecting that offer for me toRead More →

[ad_1] Newcastle United are among several clubs with an interest in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but Napoli are not interested in selling for anywhere near a recently touted price of £50m, 90min understands. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a superb debut campaign at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, already registering eight goals and ten assists in all competitions since signing from Dinamo Batumi. 90min reported earlier this week that the Serie A side are intent on keeping the Georgian winger for at least one more season and are confident of agreeing terms on a bumper new contract. Kvaratskhelia has been linked with a move to Newcastle by theRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea target David Datro Fofana said only a few months ago that playing for the Blues is in his ‘heart’, with a video re-surfacing online in which he discussed his great hope for the future. Fofana will turn 20 later this month but has already won a league title, with his 15 goals in 24 appearances a big reason behind Mode’s recent Eliteserien title in Norway. The young Ivorian striker is considered one of the brightest young talents currently playing in Europe and has caught the attention of Chelsea and others. As 90min reported on Thursday, Fofana has been watched by multiple Premier LeagueRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Manchester United have been tipped to launch a bid worth €50m for PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo once the January transfer window opens. (Telegraph) However, Real Madrid and Newcastle are now also rumoured to be showing interest in the Dutchman following his impressive performances at the World Cup. (Mirror) Manchester United have additionally been linked with Antoine Griezmann again. (Mediafoot) The Old Trafford club are even linked with another attacker in Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic. (The Sun) Liverpool are among the growing list of suitors for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who willRead More →

[ad_1] FIFA has rebuffed a request from Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, to share a message of world peace ahead of the World Cup final’s kick-off on Sunday. France and Argentina will play out the 2022 final in Qatar’s Lusail Stadium, with the event set to be watched by millions of spectators worldwide. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and the escalation of an ongoing refugee crisis. Since being invaded, Zelensky has attempted to use world events to incite support for Ukraine and ensure focus remains on the war against their country. CNNRead More →

[ad_1] Everton have confirmed Salomon Rondon has left the club with immediate effect after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. The Venezuelan forward only signed for the Toffees in the summer of 2021, reuniting with manager Rafael Benitez for the third time in his career, but managed just three goals from 23 appearances in all competitions in his debut campaign. He has been surplus to requirements for the majority of the current campaign in Frank Lampard’s first full season at the helm, making just eight appearances before the World Cup break and failing to score. A statement on Everton’s official website reads: “Salomon Rondon hasRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil came into the 2022 World Cup expecting to feature at the deepest end of the competition; hopes were of a sixth global triumph or at least an appearance in the final for the first time in 20 years. As it turned out, however, the grit of Croatia proved too much for samba ambition as a 4-2 penalty-shootout defeat, following a 1-1 draw after extra time, sent them packing at the quarter-final stage. Neymar’s 106th-minute opener was celebrated as if it were a guarantee of Brazilian progression at the extra-time interval. Bruno Petkovic’s 117th-minute equaliser and the subsequent lottery of penalties, however, ensured otherwise.Read More →

[ad_1] Liverpool cruised to a 4-1 friendly victory over Serie A champions Milan on Thursday, their final friendly before next week’s Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City, although subsequently lost a penalty shootout that was staged after the final whistle. The Reds dominated throughout, pinning back Milan in the first half and cruising through the gears in the second, with Stefano Pioli’s side – comprised of fringe Rossoneri players – looking well off the pace on the club’s 123rd birthday. After surviving an early Milan break where Marko Lazetic somehow fired wide when through on goal after two minutes, Liverpool drew first blood mere momentsRead More →