Football Blog (Page 176)

[ad_1] Jonas Eidevall has explained that Arsenal must start building from the basics in order for the team to cope with the long-term absence of B*th Mead. The Arsenal forward has been instrumental for club and country after enjoying a stunning 2022, but is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what was later found to be an ACL tear in the WSL clash with Manchester United on Saturday night. Mead is one of a number of key first team players currently out injured for the Gunners, alongside captain Kim Little and first choice centre back pairing Rafaelle and Leah Williamson. InjuriesRead More →

[ad_1] Qatar vs Senegal in the second round of Group A fixtures at the 2022 World Cup is a must-win game for both teams. Each was beaten in their respective opening game, with Qatar outplayed by a vibrant Ecuador in the tournament’s curtain raiser on Sunday. Senegal, meanhwile, lost against Netherlands the next day. The World Cup is not yet over for either of these teams. But victory here, in what each will now likely see as their most favourable fixture, is crucial going into the final round of group games. This is the first time Qatar and Senegal have ever faced each other. QatarRead More →

[ad_1] Japan enjoyed one of the most momentous days in their footballing history at the 2022 World Cup as they opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Germany. Ilkay Gundogan’s penalty had put the Germans ahead in the first half, but the favourites failed to make their chances pay and later had a Kai Havertz effort rightfully disallowed for offside. A couple of key substitutions turned the game in Japan’s favour as substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored within eight second-half minutes to turn the game upside down and provide another shock just a day after Argentina were downed by Saudi Arabia. WhileRead More →

[ad_1] Memphis Depay has admitted his future at Barcelona is uncertain amid rumours of a potential return to former club Manchester United. Memphis joined Barcelona as a free agent in the summer of 2021 after impressing at Lyon and enjoyed a solid first season at Camp Nou, getting 13 goals in 38 appearances. Despite that output, he dropped down the pecking order at the club with Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha being signed in the summer. The Dutchman looked as though he could leave during the summer just gone and was linked with a move to Juventus in particular, as well as Manchester United, but ultimatelyRead More →

[ad_1] Bruno Fernandes has been grilled by the media about Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s hasty departure from Manchester United. Ronaldo mutually agreed to terminate his contract with United after an explosive interview with Piers Morgan saw the 37-year-old criticise the club’s owners, players and manager among many other things. United responded by exploring all legal avenues open to them, but reached an agreement with Ronaldo late on Tuesday to terminate his employment. The bombshell interview with Ronaldo had led to what many felt was a frosty greeting from Fernandes upon arriving at the World Cup with Portugal, although that was simply put down to aRead More →

[ad_1] Luka Modric set a new international feat during Croatia’s World Cup clash with Morocco in Wednesday’s early kick off. Modric has won all there is to win at club level with Real Madrid, scooping five Champions League trophies alongside three La Liga titles, and has previously impressed on the international stage. His performances at the 2018 World Cup dragged Croatia to the final, and though they were beaten 4-2 by France in the final in Moscow, Modric was still rewarded with the grandest prize of them all that year. He became the first player not called Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to win theRead More →

[ad_1] If you don’t buy a ticket, you don’t win the raffle. If you don’t shoot you don’t score. If you don’t bid for one of the best players in the history of football, he doesn’t join your club. That appears to be the mindset of non-league outfit AFC Crewe, who have made the rather ambitious decision to attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after the player’s contract with Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent with immediate effect on Tuesday. AFC Crewe, of the 14th tier Crewe and District League Premier Division, have offered the Portuguese star wages of £35-per-week. Perhaps even more boldly it’sRead More →

[ad_1] It’s time for day four of the 2022 World Cup, and we have some big-hitters ready to take to the international stage today. We kick off with 2018 runners-up Croatia facing Morocco as Zlatko Dalic’s golden generation go in search of tournament glory one last time. Later on, Germany take on Japan looking to make amends after a disappointing couple of international tournaments, while Spain go toe-to-toe with Costa Rica. Wednesday’s action wraps up with Canada, making their first World Cup appearance since 1986, facing off against Belgium. World Cup fever / Lars Baron/GettyImages Preview The only way for Croatia to better their lastRead More →

[ad_1] England could be set for a World Cup blow with Harry Kane requiring a scan on an ankle injury. Kane took a heavy blow to the ankle in the 6-2 thrashing of Iran before being replaced by Callum Wilson in the second half. It is not yet known whether the injury will keep him out of the Three Lions’ second group game against USA on Friday, although we understand he is a major doubt. After their World Cup opener, England boss Gareth Southgate initially played down fears over an injury to Kane, saying: “I think Harry’s fine. “It looked like a bad tackle butRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United have issued a statement confirming that the club could be sold as the Glazers “consider all strategic alternatives.” The news will be welcomed by Man Utd fans who have questioned the current owners’ commitment to the growth of the club, leading to multiple protests in Old Trafford. There can be little doubt that the Red Devils have fallen behind their rivals in recent times and Cristiano Ronaldo, who was released on Tuesday, claimed he had seen no investment in infrastructure since he first left the club in 2009. That, though, looks like it could finally be about to change. “Manchester United plcRead More →