Football Blog (Page 156)

[ad_1] Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko, 90min can confirm. The talented 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and 90min previously reported that a number of Premier League sides were growing in confidence that Moukoko was open to leaving Dortmund. Among Moukoko’s suitors are Chelsea and sources have now confirmed that the Blues have ramped up their interest in the Germany international following their failed pursuit of Palmeiras’ Endrick, who is heading to Real Madrid. Contact has been made between Chelsea and the player’s representatives in the hope of striking a cut-price deal forRead More →

[ad_1] Canadian Men’s National Team head coach John Herdman believes his players must experience more games against ‘big nations’ if they’re to stand a chance of competing at the 2026 World Cup. Les Rouges were sent home from Qatar after three defeats against Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco. However, they were able to score their first-ever World Cup goals and came agonizingly close to securing a point against the latter. Meanwhile, their performance in a 1-0 loss to Belgium will live long in the memory. Attention now turns to Canada’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup, where they’ll co-host alongside the United States and Mexico. But before then, withRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil legend Ronaldo has given his thoughts on who should replace Tite as the head coach of the Selecao, picking three foreign names. Tite stepped down following Brazil’s shock World Cup quarter-final elimination at the hands of Croatia on Friday. The Brazilian Football Confederation’s search is underway for a successor, with Brazilian media heavily linking Pep Guardiola with the role despite signing a new contract with Manchester City. Ronaldo was asked by Globo for his thoughts on the vacancy, and to the suprise of his countrymen, listed two Portuguese coaches and an Italian. “There are a lot of amazing names that would do aRead More →

[ad_1] Tuesday’s World Cup semi final will see Argentina face Croatia for a spot in Qatar’s final, but attention first turns to who the official in the middle will be. La Albiceleste’s quarter-final success over the Netherlands was littered with moments of poor sportsmanship and squabbling, with a now iconic picture of their players celebrating right in front of the Dutch going viral. Putting emotion to one side, Lionel Messi and Argentina are bidding to reach a first final since 2014 and to win the competition for the first time since 1986. However, to do so they must beat 2018’s defeated finalists Croatia, who handedRead More →

[ad_1] Giovanni Reyna was nearly sent home from the United States’ 2022 World Cup campaign due to a lack of effort in training and pre-tournament friendlies, according to multiple reports. Reyna didn’t start any of the USMNT’s four matches in Qatar, playing just seven minutes against England in the group stages before coming off the bench for the entire second half of the 3-1 round-of-16 defeat to the Netherlands. The 20-year-old’s lack of involvement prompted anger and confusion among supporters given his talent and potential to influence the outcome of the USMNT’s campaign. Following the 1-1 draw to Wales in the opening match, head coachRead More →

[ad_1] The final weekend of WSL action in 2022 took place on Sunday, with eight of the top flight’s 12 teams in action after two matches fell foul to the weather. The spoils were shared in the Manchester derby at the Etihad, Arsenal and West Ham both picked up three points, and Chelsea survived a second half fight back to see off a spirited Reading. But which players impressed? Here’s 90min’s WSL team of the week for gameweek 9. Batlle impressed for Manchester United / James Gill – Danehouse/GettyImages GK: Mackenzie Arnold (West Ham) – Was kept busy by Tottenham in the first half, doingRead More →

[ad_1] Neymar has publicly shared his messages to a number of his Brazil teammates after the World Cup favourites were knocked out at the quarter-final stage. The PSG star had scored a 105th minute goal to give the Brazilians an extra time lead against Croatia on Friday, but a late goal from Bruno Petkovic ensured the game would go to a penalty shootout. Brazil would then lose said penalty shootout after misses from Rodrygo and Marquinhos. Following the World Cup exit, Neymar has taken to Instagram to share the messages he sent to both Marquinhos and Rodrygo in order to console both. Here’s the exchangeRead More →

[ad_1] Antoine Griezmann issued a spurring team talk at half-time of France’s 2-1 win over England in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The French star was in imperious form on Saturday evening, being the chief creator of the bulk of Les Bleus’ notable opportunities from his new attacking midfield role. Griezmann would create the winning goal – scored by Olivier Giroud – with a fantastic cross from the left flank in the second half, but before that he also provided some motivation for his teammates in the dressing room too. Harry Symeou hosts Andy Headspeath, Quentin Gesp and Jack Gallagher to look back on theRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham and France captain Hugo Lloris has sympathised with club teammate Harry Kane after his crucial penalty miss in England’s World Cup exit. Kane scored one penalty in the defeat to Les Bleus on Saturday evening but missed a second, firing well over the crossbar while the Three Lions were one goal down in the dying embers of the game. Lloris was in goal for France as per and put in a brilliant performance, making key saves to deny Kane as well as Jude Bellingham. Speaking after the game to the press, Lloris took the time to praise Kane for taking on the responsibilityRead More →

[ad_1] Duvan Vergara confirmed he will try to be eligible for Rayados de Monterrey in the 2023 Liga MX Clausura, returning to training after a year-long spell on the sidelines.  The Colombian forward tore his ACL in January 2022, forcing him to sit out the 2022 Clausura and Apertura campaigns. He underwent surgery and rehabilitation throughout the year, and will now join the team for preseason training.  “We are going little by little. As I told the coach, I have trained very little, but I feel very good, with a lot of strength. I have to gain that confidence that I need, the coach isRead More →