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[ad_1] 90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world… Manchester United believe that they will be able to sign Harry Kane if Tottenham do not qualify for next season’s Champions League. Spurs currently sit fourth in the Premier League table but their form has been inconsistent all year long. (The Sun) Another forward target for Manchester United is Victor Osimhen, who has admitted that he dreams of playing in the Premier League. Chelsea are also interested in his signature, while Arsenal have emerged as a leading contender. (Rai) Joao Felix has suggested that his long-term Chelsea future depends on the clubRead More →

[ad_1] FROM GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM – Brentford saw off west London rivals Fulham to give themselves momentum in the race for Europe. The two neighbours on the River Thames have emerged as genuine contenders for Europa League or Europa Conference League football, with Thomas Frank’s men out-schooling Marco Silva’s on a bitter Monday night. Brentford’s first half-sight of goal came within the opening two minutes when Ivan Toney dropped deep and let fly from 25 yards, forcing Bernd Leno to a low save to his right. 60 seconds later, they should have been in front. Mathias Jensen’s clever free-kick set Rico Henry racing down theRead More →

[ad_1] Lionel Messi says he feels more settled at Paris Saint-Germain after a tough first season in the French capital. After a shocking and unexpected departure from Barcelona, the Argentina star managed only six league goals in 2021/22, having last posted a figure that low back in 2006/07 as a youngster at Barcelona. He’s been back on form this year though, contributing 13 goals and 12 assists in 21 Ligue 1 appearances to go alongside his World Cup triumph with Argentina in the winter. Messi has now admitted he needed some time to settle after his departure from Barça. He told PSG’s in-house media: “TheRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham need to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they host AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday night. Spurs were held off by the Rossoneri in the first leg, failing to conjure too many scoring opportunities as Brahim Diaz’s seventh-minute strike settled proceedings. Both teams come into the second part of the tie off the back of losses at the weekend and in danger of not qualifying for this competition next season. Here’s what you need to know ahead of a potential defining night for both sides in north London. Tottenham vs AC Milan H2H ResultsRead More →

[ad_1] The UEFA Champions League returns to our screens this week and eyes from the United States, Canada and Australia are sure to be tuning in. Europe’s flagship club competition is approaching crunch time, with the first four quarter-finalists set to be determined this week ahead of the final later this year at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Turkey. Here’s how fans across the world can follow the drama expected to unfold over in Europe. The second legs of the Champions League last 16 ties this week will all kick off at 20:00 GMT and 21:00 CET in Europe. United States The rights to theRead More →

[ad_1] PSG have confirmed that Neymar is set for surgery on his ankle injury which will likely rule him out for the remainder of the season. Manager Christophe Galtier had already confirmed that the Brazilian would not return for a while after suffering the injury in the 4-3 win over Lille in February, but there was no firm timeline for his recovery from what was initially suspected to be a simple sprained ankle. Now, PSG have confirmed that the damage is more severe and Neymar will require surgery. A club statement read: “Neymar Jr has had several episodes of right ankle instability in recent years.Read More →

[ad_1] The League One play-offs may not possess the glitz and glamour nor the financial perks of the Championship’s season finale, but they’re still hugely significant in their own right. There’s still some way to go in the 2022/23 season, but fans are undoubtedly looking towards the play-offs and a potential date under the Wembley arch. It’s still all to play for at the top of League One with many teams vying for a play-off berth. Here’s the current state of play in the third tier. Three teams are promoted from League One to the Championship each season. The title winners and runners-up go upRead More →

[ad_1] The Anfield faithful has been treated to some sights over the years, but very few could fathom the extent of Liverpool’s superiority over their fiercest rivals on Sunday afternoon. Four became five, which became six, and then finally seven. Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United. Utterly remarkable. Reds supporters were in dreamland, and there was nothing sweeter than Roberto Firmino putting what Martin Tyler described as the “cherry on the icing on the cake”. It’s the one Liverpool fans so desperately wanted. Firmino’s late strike against United was his 108th for the club, and will be remembered as one of his last after it was revealedRead More →

[ad_1] It’s significance may pale in comparison to vintage iterations, but the magic of the FA Cup will never disappear. Following the conclusion of the fifth round, just eight teams remain in the competition. Half of the surviving outfits currently ply their trade outside of the Premier League, with the lowest-ranked side sitting 17th in League Two. For those left, a Wembley semi-final is just 90 minutes away and the quarter-final draw means we’re guaranteed to see at least one second tier outfit play under the iconic arch in April. Here’s how 90min ranks the teams left in the FA Cup by their likelihood ofRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City star Phil Foden has admitted he needs to rest over the coming day after a niggling foot injury flared up during Saturday’s Premier League win over Newcastle. Foden has been in excellent form of late, racking up five direct goal involvements in City’s last three games in all competitions following an earlier spell in and out of the team. The 22-year-old has been managing carefully injury trouble since the World Cup in November and December and hurt himself again during January’s Manchester derby defeat. “It was the derby, I had it just before but it wasn’t too serious then. I damaged itRead More →