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[ad_1] There could feasibly be generations of English strikers who try and fail to chase down Harry Kane’s new record for the Three Lions. He may have only just become the leading goalscorer but with a few years left in the tank, he can streak off into the distance. His career is one of the biggest talking points in football given he is now England and Tottenham’s record goalscorer and, if things go really well, he could become the Premier League record goalscorer, but he is yet to win a trophy. Regardless of that, he is undoubtedly one of the best players of his generation.Read More →

[ad_1] Paul Mitchell is ready to return to the Premier League this summer after confirming his decision to leave his role as Monaco’s sporting director, and 90min understands a number of clubs have already shown an interest. Mitchell, 41, has been with Monaco since 2020, joining after two years with RB Leipzig as their Head of Recruitment and Development. Prior to that, he worked alongside Mauricio Pochettino at both Southampton and Tottenham. His current deal is due to run until 2024, but he has now confirmed he is leaving his role this summer – as 90min revealed in February. “It was a very difficult decision,Read More →

[ad_1] Euro 2024 hosts Germany will kick off their preparations for the tournament with a friendly against Peru on Saturday. Die Mannschaft were embarrassed at the World Cup and so 18 months of low-pressure fixtures in the build-up up the Euros will go down well for Hansi Flick’s side. Peru are enjoying some nice form since Juan Reynoso arrived in the dugout but this is a step up from any of their recent fixtures. Here’s all you need to know about this one. Germany vs Peru H2H Results Current Form (Last Five Games) Country Television Channel/Live Stream United Kingdom Viaplay UK United States Fox SoccerRead More →

[ad_1] Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani has flirted with the idea of moving to a bigger club amid interest from Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old only joined Frankfurt at the beginning of the 2022/23 season after a four-year stint in Ligue 1 with Nantes, but has bagged 16 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions to impress a number of visiting scouts. Kolo Muani also helped swing France’s World Cup semi-final with Morocco in favour of Les Bleus, netting the second goal of a 2-0 win to help fire Didier Deschamps’ side through to the final against Argentina. Manchester United haveRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United will play at Old Trafford for the second time this season on Women’s Football Weekend when West Ham make the trip up north. The Hammers were the visitors the very first time United hosted a game at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ back in 2021, but Covid-19 restrictions then made for a very different occasion without fans. Marc Skinner’s side lost ground in the WSL title race with a narrow defeat to Chelsea earlier this month, slipping to second place in the table, but their fate in terms of finishing in the top three and qualifying for the Champions League still rests firmlyRead More →

[ad_1] The Premier League’s finest goalkeepers were once again at their brilliant best during March. Throughout the month, the men between the sticks made wonderful save, after wonderful save, after wonderful save. Here’s the six saves that have made the March Castrol Save of the Month shortlist: Illan Meslier is one of the most highly rated young goalkeepers in Europe and he showed why during Leeds United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Leeds number one stood tall when up against Kai Havertz in a one-on-one situation during the first half of the game, getting a strong hand to the German’s attempted chipped finish.Read More →

[ad_1] The road to Euro 2024 begins on Thursday as teams from the continent begin to do battle to reach the group stage in just over a year’s time. There are ten groups with sides ready to fight it out to see who will head straight to the tournament and who will need to go through the playoffs. England have been drawn in Group C along with Italy, Ukraine, Malta and North Macedonia and they are one of the teams in action on Thursday night. There is also an opportunity to see whether Cristiano Ronaldo will become the most-capped international player ever as Portugal getRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is set to captain Brazil for the Selecao’s first game under interim head coach Ramon Menezes. It is not the first time Casemiro will have captained his country, having done so 10 times for previous boss Tite over the last few years. But it is a significant step to be handed the armband for the first game of a new era – even a temporary one. Casemiro will lead Brazil out against World Cup semi-finalists Morocco at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on Saturday evening. The original report confirming the news from Brazilian outlet Globoesporte described the 31-year-old asRead More →

[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Manchester United could try to engineer a summer move for Harry Kane by taking advantage in Tottenham interest in back-up goalkeeper Dean Henderson. (ESPN) United are also linked with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, who is valued at £105m by his club and open to a move this summer. (L’Equipe) Arsenal and Barcelona target Martin Zubimendi does not intend to leave current club Real Sociedad at the end of the season. (Mail) On-loan Liverpool midfielder Arthur looks set to leave the club in summer without playing a single minute of Premier LeagueRead More →

[ad_1] Wolfsburg had VAR to thank for their quarter-final first leg victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday night. Dominique Janssen scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot midway through the second half for a handball from PSG defender Elisa de Almeida that wasn’t seen by the officials in real time. Upon review, English referee Rebecce Welch pointed to the spot and showed De Almeida a yellow card. Having already been avoidably cautioned for dissent in the first half, that mean red for her. Janssen calmly converted the penalty, rolling the ball into the bottom corner asRead More →