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'It was not like a holiday' - Spurs are ready after tough training in lockdown, says Alderweireld

A few hours before Paris Saint-Germain declared their lofty ambitious of continental domination with the unveiling of superstar signing Zlatan Ibrahimović, a slight 19-year-old poked his shaven head above a billowing blue, red and white shirt. The €12m capture of a promising, yet relatively low-profile midfielder from the second-tier of Italian football understandably fell into the background as one of the games great players - and self-promoters - conducted an impromptu photoshoot beneath the...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

Slavia Praha v Barcelona facts

rest Leicester City are confident they will keep hold of England left-back Ben Chilwell this summer, despite interest from both Manchester City and Chelsea. Having emerged from the Foxes’ academy, Chilwell made his senior debut during the legendary 2015/16 season and has been a key part of the first-team since 2017. He has gone from strength to strength under Brendan Rodgers and has become an England starter as well. Chilwell has emerged as England's staring left-back 90min first revealed...
Original author: Jamie Spencer

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Chelsea sign Noni Madueke from PSV Eindhoven

ands Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has his sights set on a move to Everton this summer after the Cherries declined to meet his £100,000-a-week demands. The Scot has not agreed a temporary contract extension at the Vitality Stadium and is now expected to walk away from Bournemouth on 1 July. In a world in which free agents are expected to be more valuable than ever, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have both been tipped to land Fraser, but the Daily Mail state that the 26-year-old has decided that...
Original author: Tom Gott

VAR was supposed to make football better. It's only gotten worse

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz is open to remaining with the club for one more year in order to seal his 'dream' move to Real Madrid. The 21-year-old is one of the most in-demand players around, with Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Liverpool among those rumoured to be considering a deal which could be worth close to the £90m mark. Leverkusen want close to £90m to sell Havertz this summer One side who aren't considering paying that kind of money are Real Madrid, who have been...
Original author: Tom Gott

Noni Madueke discusses his 'similarities' to Chelsea legend

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is expected to sign a new two-year contract which will also include the option to walk away from Camp Nou for free after the first season. Messi's current deal expires in 2021 and there has been an obvious willingness from both sides to extend his stay and keep the Argentine at the club for as long as possible. Messi is eager to extend his stay at Camp Nou According to Mundo Deportivo, Messi is set to stick with his plan of signing two-year contracts which give...
Original author: Tom Gott

Otieno: Nkana FC midfielder open to AFC Leopards return

The task laid before Arsenal prior to them kicking off against Manchester City was an almighty one. Unprecedented break from football, both sides' respective league campaigns and form aside, taking on the champions on their own patch is inherently daunting. So when Mikel Arteta fielded a starting lineup that looks more like one of their 11 v 11 mixed team training sessions, that daunting task became insurmountable. At least that was the general consensus, which is to be expected when the likes...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

LIVE: Manchester City vs Birmingham

It's pretty fair to say that David Luiz didn't have a good game on Wednesday night in what was Arsenal's first game back from the Coronavirus enforced break. Actually, it's pretty fair to say that Luiz had the worst individual performance in the Premier League this season on Wednesday night. In just 30 minutes on the pitch at the Etihad Stadium, the Brazilian centre back managed to slice a clearance into the path of Raheem Sterling for City's first goal, pull to down Riyad Mahrez in the box to...
Original author: Jack Gallagher

Pulisic's first season at Chelsea has been similar to Hazard's – Lampard

An empty Stadio Olimpico (unless you count the horrific computer-generated fans) played host to a dull Coppa Italia final on Wednesday night, as Napoli beat Juventus on penalties to lift the trophy for the first time since 2014. The lack of atmosphere, alongside the fact that these players are still lacking in match fitness, made for a lacklustre game, with neither side having any significant chances on goal. It became clear very early on that a goal wouldn't be scored from open play and that...
Original author: Lee Bushe

LIVE: Real Madrid vs Levante

We were, what, 40 minutes into the return of the Premier League we've all been craving SO much, and already there has been incredible controversy. You can't write this stuff. Should Sheffield United be ahead here!? ? It looked as if #AVFC 'keeper Ørjan Nyland took the ball over his own line but goal-line technology says no goal! ❌ pic.twitter.com/kbSsJajwrF — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 17, 2020 As Aston Villa host Sheffield United in the first game of top flight English...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Transfer Talk: Liverpool's Lallana could be headed back to Saints

ines The Premier League got back underway once again on Wednesday after three months, as Aston Villa played out a controversial 0-0 draw with Sheffield United at Villa Park. At kick-off, all players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. And when play got underway, it was the away side who looked to take control of proceedings early on, dominating possession. But this didn't last long as Villa created the first notable opportunity, with Conor Hourihane forcing Dean Henderson...
Original author: Adam Aladay

En-Nesyri shines as Sevilla extend winning run against Eibar

It's fair to say we weren't overly impressed with the first game back after 100 days, with a fairly drab 0-0 draw between Aston Villa and Sheffield United hardly getting the pulses racing. Which is why it was a good thing that the fixture list coughed up a tastier affair with Manchester City hosting Arsenal. Two of the biggest clubs in the country going head to head. Were we set for a level game with two sides dealing blow after blow at each other? Or was it going to be immensely one-side with...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Moses Simon dreams of Chelsea move as he makes Premier League ambitions clear

Win Manchester City secured a 3-0 win over Arsenal at an empty Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, as a David Luiz horror show helped make the Citizens' Premier League return a pleasant one. While it was Arsenal who ever so slightly edged the possession stats, City had the better chances. First Raheem Sterling was denied, then some slick passing found space for David Silva, only for a fine save from Bernd Leno keeping the scores level. But the German has no control of his defenders. Namely, David...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Pep Guardiola responds after Jurgen Klopp takes sly dig at Man City

Despite the upcoming summer window being clouded with uncertainty due to the ongoing global pandemic, football fans look set to watch at least one huge transfer saga unfold. All eyes are on Jadon Sancho, as the Borussia Dortmund winger is continually linked with a big money move to Manchester United. While Chelsea were previously linked with Sancho, the signing of Hakim Ziyech seems to have cooled their interest in the 20-year-old. The same can't be said for United, however, who still look...
Original author: Mitch Wilks

The best goals of MLS week 30 - ranked

The Premier League is back! Oh, how we've missed you. That's right. After 100 days, action in England's top division got back underway, with Aston Villa played out a 0-0 draw with Sheffield United. As the away side walked out on to the pitch first, it was once again made very evident the reality of the current climate. At kick-off, all players also took a knee as they looked to support the Black Lives Matter movement. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/IXkWyg8Yfc — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial)...
Original author: Adam Aladay

90min's Our 21: Liverpool and Wales' Neco Williams

Hawk-Eye Innovations - in charge of goal-line technology - have issued an apology to Sheffield United and the Premier League after failing to award a clear goal to the Blades during their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. The footballing world had its eyes peeled on Villa Park on Wednesday, as the first English top flight fixture in over three months took place between two sides chasing vastly different goals this season. Really? — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) June 17, 2020 Villa, bidding to...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Steven Gerrard embraces the dark arts on his Liverpool audition

Is it getting repetitive, or is it just simply awe-inspiring? Whatever your take on it, Bayern Munich are an unstoppable force that cannot be tamed over in Germany. Relentless, unwavering and destructive, they've just claimed their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title. Eighth. EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW! ? Bayern Munich are crowned Bundesliga champions! ? pic.twitter.com/DGMr4dmKXQ — 90min (@90min_Football) June 16, 2020 Never before done, and probably never to be done ever again. Except, of course,...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Hannah Hampton reflects on 'dream' England debut against Spain

The word most commonly associated with the deep-lying playmaker (or regista, if you're fancy) is 'class', and it's quite easy to see why. Deep-lying playmakers are often the background operators, akin to the conductor of an orchestra. They can dictate how the movements of their team, and can change the course of a game with just one pass or movement. As a result, these players have to possess a certain degree of intelligence - and with that comes the humbleness and graceful style-of-play which...
Original author: Lee Bushe

Pierluigi Gollini: Things to know about the Italian goalkeeper

Bayern Munich's stranglehold on the Bundesliga continued on Tuesday night as Die Roten secured their eighth straight title with a 1-0 win over Werder Bremen. Viewed in isolation, Bayern being crowned champions with two games to spare seems to tell a familiar story of Bavarian dominance. However, at times this season, fans have been treated to the rarest of sights - an actual Bundesliga title race. Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have all topped the table at various...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

'I am used to pressure' - Ex-Gor Mahia ace Muguna after completing Azam FC move

Pedro is set to conclude his Chelsea career in the next few weeks as he is unwilling to sign a short-term extension that would see him finish the remainder of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign. As one of a number of players out of contract at the end of June, Pedro has found himself in a position of uncertainty after the coronavirus halted football, forcing new negotiations to take place in order for players to conclude the season. The rumours have been swirling about where the Spaniard...
Original author: Ross Kennerley

How Spain could line up at the Tokyo Olympics

For those who don't quite get the lure of Italian football, so much of the magic is wrapped up in the tradition and romance of the game. Every Sunday, entire cities come to a standstill to watch the match - to watch their club. Unlike in England and other parts of the world, the focus of their adoration falls on the club itself: the flag, the colours, the icons of the past, but very rarely do the individual stars taking to the pitch feel their love. AS Roma v Carpi FC - Serie A Indeed, it...
Original author: Max Cooper

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