Football Blog (Page 202)

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… With more non-EU spots now cleared up, Real Madrid will reignite their interest in Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus at the end of the season. (The Sun) Real Madrid are also interested in Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, but Liverpool are tracking his situation as well and have long been admirers of the South Korean. (Dean Jones) Inter Miami are growing in confidence that they will be able to sign Lionel Messi next summer. Paris Saint-Germain continue to push for a renewal and Barcelona want to re-sign him too, but the MLS side believeRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea manager Paul Green believes Lauren James’ flying start to the 2022/23 campaign is a ‘testament’ to the manner in which she was carefully nurtured during her debut season with the club. James joined Chelsea from Manchester United in the summer of 2021, but was limited to just six WSL appearances during her first season in west London as she struggled with injuries and fitness. Emma Hayes frequently spoke about the importance of managing the young forward carefully and not rushing her back. The 21-year-old has already made six appearances in the WSL this term – four of them starts – and netted twoRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal came from a goal down to notch up a record-breaking 13th consecutive WSL win with a 3-1 victory over West Ham at Meadow Park on Sunday evening. The Gunners had trailed after Dagny Brynjarsdóttir capitalised on a mix up at the back between Steph Catley and Manuela Zinsberger, but rallied to take all three points through goals from Jordan Nobbs, Stina Blackstenius and Frida Maanum. Nobbs turned in a player of the match performance – her second in the space of four days following a stunning display against Zurich – despite being on the pitch for just 50 minutes. The midfielder was introducedRead More →

[ad_1] Marcus Rashford has discussed his 100th Man Utd goal and admitted that the change in ‘energy’ at Old Trafford this season has contributed to his upturn in form. The wide forward had been on 98 club goals since early October, but added two in the last few days – firstly against FC Sheriff in the Europa League, and against West Ham on Sunday in the Premier League. Rashford’s stunning first half header proved not only to be his 100th for the club, but also the winner in a hotly contested affair at Old Trafford. Speaking after the game to Sky Sports about the centuryRead More →

[ad_1] A milestone goal for Marcus Rashford ensured Manchester United beat West Ham 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. On the 85th anniversary of a mammoth run that has seen United name an academy graduate in every matchday squad since 1937, it was one of their best of recent times who headed them in front, with Rashford’s 100th goal for the club the difference between the two sides. The Red Devils weren’t at the races when looking at their performances in recent times, but with a handful of changes, perhaps that was to be expected. While lacking fluidity, they didn’t lack belief and stayedRead More →

[ad_1] Arsenal’s players took time out during their emphatic win over Nottingham Forest to pay tribute to Pablo Mari, who was stabbed earlier this week. The team showed their support for their colleague by holding up a shirt with his name on it after Gabriel Martinelli put the Gunners in front against Forest. Mari, who has spent the season thus far on loan at Serie A outfit Monza, was one of five people to be stabbed during a horrific attack at a supermarket outside of Milan. While the 29-year-old was fortunate enough to avoid death or any life-changing injuries, he will now miss two monthsRead More →

[ad_1] A remarkable Liverpool statistic came to an end in October 2022 as the Reds fell to defeat to Leeds at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side have struggled throughout the 2022/23 season so far, facing a battle to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after taking just 16 points from their opening 12 Premier League games. Their old defensive steel seems to have evaporated, too. Injuries to the likes of Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate have limited Klopp’s potential centre-back partners for Virgil van Dijk, whose form has dropped off a cliff this term. However, the Dutch defender’s influence on Liverpool can’t be underestimated, given theyRead More →

[ad_1] England and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka had to be substituted off after suffering an apparent ankle injury in the Gunners’ clash with Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. Saka had started the game well, setting up Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal with a delightful cross into the penalty area inside the opening five minutes, but went down 10 minutes later following a heavy challenge from Renan Lodi. After receiving treatment on the field, the young forward carried on for a few minutes but was clearly struggling and, after receiving treatment for a second time, he was eventually subbed off – being replaced by Reiss NelsonRead More →

[ad_1] Antonio Conte says he walked down the tunnel straight after Tottenham’s winner against Bournemouth as he felt he might have had a heart attack if it was disallowed. Spurs’s win over Bournemouth was far from comfortable with Conte’s side being 2-0 down with 40 minutes to go. They were ultimately able to turn things around though with Rodrigo Bentancur getting a last-gasp winner in the 92nd minute. When he did so, rather than wildly celebrating on the touchline as he has done so often before, Conte instead walked straight down the tunnel. When asked why, the Italian explained that it was because he fearedRead More →

[ad_1] Thomas Tuchel has admitted that his time at Chelsea came to an end too soon for him. The club shocked many when they took the decision to sack the German just six matches into the 2022/23 campaign. Despite the fact that he won just two of those matches and lost to Southampton, Leeds and Dinamo Zagreb, it was widely believed that he deserved more time given what he had previously achieved there as manager. It was reported at the time that he didn’t want to leave and tried to convince new owner Todd Boehly to change his mind, to no avail. Speaking to Sportstar,Read More →