Football Blog (Page 181)

[ad_1] FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave a confusing, and at times offensive, press conference one day before the 2022 World Cup kicks off. The decision to award Qatar the showpiece tournament back in 2010 kicked off a string of controversies relating to the nation’s human rights record, while their treatment of migrant workers leading up to the World Cup has also come under fire. With kick-off just one day away, there remain plenty of open criticisms regarding this World Cup, and Infantino gave a strange and disrespectful presser prior to the tournament’s opening. “Today I have very strong feelings. Today I feel Qatari. Today IRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae has numerous suitors in the Premier League, with Brighton, Fulham, Manchester United and Tottenham all interested in the 26-year-old South Korea international. (Calciomercato) Sergio Busquets has offered to leave Barcelona in January but manager Xavi made it clear that the 34-year-old remains a key player. (Marca) Jack Grealish fears he will be sold by Manchester City next summer because of his struggles to hold down a permanent spot in Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup. (Football Insider) An agreement has been reached in the Barcelona boardroom to sell Memphis DepayRead More →

[ad_1] Edwin van der Sar has opened up on Arsenal’s summer pursuit of Lisandro Martinez, and Manchester United’s subsequent signing of the Argentine. Martinez has quickly established himself as one of United’s most important players in the early days of the Erik ten Hag era, overcoming a difficult start to the season to prove himself as an asset for his new club. But things could’ve been a lot different had Arsenal got their way earlier in the summer transfer window, having shown an interest in signing the defender from Ajax before United got the deal done. Van der Sar, who serves as chief executive atRead More →

[ad_1] Diego Cocca presented the coaching style he hopes to adapt as Tigres UANL’s new manager, emphasizing that ‘it’s not if the team wins, but how the team wins.’  Cocca replaced Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera earlier this month, after the former head coach was fired following a disappointing 2022 Apertura campaign that saw Tigres fall to Pachuca in the Liguilla quarterfinals.  Now, Cocca takes over after leading Atlas FC to two back-to-back Liga MX titles and breaking their 70-year trophy drought.  “Forms and manners are key, winning how you can does not exist, to win you have to go looking for it and we are goingRead More →

[ad_1] Lyon are back in action in Division 1 Feminine this week following the conclusion of the November international break, looking to strengthen the grip on the early title race with Paris Saint-Germain and bounce back from a disappointing goal-less draw against Guingamp in their last game. They have won six of their seven league outings otherwise, which has at least offered some relief from a surprisingly poor Champions League campaign. This an opportunity to get back to what they know best… When is kick off? Sunday 20 November, 15:00 (GMT)Where is the match being played? Stade Gerard HoullierTV channel/live stream? Sky Sports Football (UK)What time does coverageRead More →

[ad_1] Robert Lewandowski warned the Polish national team not to underestimate Mexico ahead of their Group C World Cup clash on November 22, emphasizing El Tri’s potential will “complicate the game.” Poland takes on Mexico in their inaugural match of the 2022 World Cup, raising the stakes. Though the Barcelona player remains confident his side can conquer, he warns a victory cannot be taken for granted.  “Mexico will complicate the game for us, but the first game will be important for us. Because if we win, the players will be more confident. We know the potential of Mexico, we will fight, we want to winRead More →

[ad_1] LAFC defender Ryan Hollingshead has secured his future at the club with a new long-term contract. Hollingshead’s new deal will keep him at Banc of California Stadium through the 2025 MLS season, having previously signed a one-year contract at the start of 2022. “We are incredibly excited to come to terms with Ryan on an extension as he played a critical role in our 2022 championship campaign. He is among the top fullbacks in the league, and we are confident he will contribute to further success at LAFC,” co-president and general manager John Thorrington said in a club press release. “We are proud toRead More →

[ad_1] Olivir Giroud isn’t worried about France lacking leadership at the World Cup without a senior figure like Paul Pogba. Les Bleus head into the tournament aiming to retain their title but will have to defend it without some key players. Pogba and N’Golo Kante were both crucial to their triumph in 2018 but will be absent this time around due to injury. The former was important to the group not only on the pitch but off it too, becoming one of the leaders of the squad. That being said, Giroud isn’t concerned there will be a lack of leadership without the Juventus man, confidentRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United have decided to to part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo and have instructed club lawyers to begin legal action against the Portuguese superstar, sources have confirmed to 90min. United feel they have been left with no option but to move on from Ronaldo and have already made it known to his representatives that he is no longer welcome at the club following his blockbuster interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo openly criticised the club’s owners, management and structure despite still being a first-team member and United are now acting swiftly. The club’s legal team believe they can sue Ronaldo for breach of contract, whichRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City star Phil Foden has compared clubmate Erling Haaland and international teammate Harry Kane, citing their movement as the biggest difference between them. Haaland and Kane are currently the two highest scorers in the Premier League with the Norwegian getting 18 goals in the first chunk of the season and the Englishman getting 12. They are widely considered to be the two best strikers in England and two of the best in the world, and Foden has played alongside both of them. When asked about the similarities and differences between the two, the Man City man picked out their movement as the biggestRead More →