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www.90min.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Saudi Pro League chief reveals four marquee transfer targets

Saudi Pro League is interested in signing big-name players such as Lionel Messi, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappe, and Mohamed Salah.
Karim Benzema, Neymar, Sadio Mane, N'Golo Kante, and Riyad Mahrez have already signed mammoth contracts and are among the top earners in world football.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Lionel Messi, a hero in Rosario, can sway the rest of Argentina with a World Cup win

Lionel Messi left the southern suburbs of Rosario, Argentina's third-largest city, when he was just 13.But Rosario never left Messi.The small concrete-block house where he grew up has become a Messi Mecca, with fans coming from all over the world to stand on the paving-stone sidewalk in reverential silence.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

France defeats Morocco, will face Argentina in World Cup final

France is back in the World Cup final, with Theo Hernández's goal in the fifth minute sparking Les Bleus to a 2-0 win over Morocco, ending the Atlas Lions' Cinderella run to the semifinals.France will play Lionel Messi and Argentina for the title on Sunday while Morocco will take on Croatia in Saturday's third-place game.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Happy & ready' - inside France's World Cup squad

By Julien Laurens French football writer


Last updated on .From the section World Cup  

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

From the games room of the luxurious Al Messila Resort in Doha, you can hear the laughter from far away.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Bayern's Hernandez out of France World Cup squad

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

France defender Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup because of the knee he injured in the win against Australia.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

France vs. Australia - Football Match Report - November 22, 2022 - ESPN

Olivier Giroud moved level with Thierry Henry as France's all-time top men's scorer after his brace led the World Cup holders to a 4-1 win over Australia in their Group D opener at Qatar's Al-Janoub Stadium on Tuesday.Craig Goodwin gave the Socceroos a shock lead when crashing in a shot at the back post in just the ninth minute.
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Chelsea
www.caughtoffside.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Video: N'Golo Kante's pure half volley puts Al Ittihad 2-0 up in Club World Cup vs Auckland City

N'Golo Kante showed incredible skill and technique with a powerful half-volley goal.
His goal demonstrated his exceptional precision and ability in front of the goal.
www.fourfourtwo.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea push ahead in pursuit of wonderkid midfielder: report

(Image credit: Getty) Chelsea are pursuing a transfer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia in the summer window, with reports suggesting the 19-year-old is a priority signing for the club.Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester City for 14 million last summer, and the Belgian has impressed since arriving on the south coast, despite it looking increasingly likely that the Saints will get relegated to the Championship.
www.90min.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Arsenal - Premier League

Chelsea are in historically woeful form but could begin a long apology to fans with a good result against Arsenal on Tuesday.Five straight defeats in a run of eight games without victory is objectively awful, but adding a loss to Arsenal into the mix would make things even worse.Chelsea need a serious response if they are to get fans back on their side.
www.fourfourtwo.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea could lose Reece James to Real Madrid with his replacement already signed: report

(Image credit: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea star Reece James is being eyed by Real Madrid, with Los Blancos looking for a new right-back.The Cobham academy graduate has faced a tough season at Stamford Bridge with injury setbacks, missing the World Cup when he was sidelined in autumn.
www.90min.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Aston Villa - Premier League

Chelsea will be looking to close the gap on those above them in the Premier League when they host Aston Villa on Saturday.The Blues have won two of their last three league games to sit 10th, with Liverpool, Brighton, Brentford and Fulham in their sights as they seek a better finish than tenth under Graham Potter.
www.fourfourtwo.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

The Chelsea Football Group: Todd Boehly to buy second club, with Blues following the Red Bull model

(Image credit: Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly is set to purchase a new club, as the Blues expand their portfolio.Last season, a consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, and Clearlake Capital Group acquired Chelsea following the club being put under government sanctions.
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Arsenal
ESPN.com
9 months ago
Arsenal

Source: Saudi club eye 100m+ Mahrez transfer

1. Saudi Arabian football club Al-Riyadh are reportedly considering a potential 100 million euro transfer for Algerian international player Riyad Mahrez.
2. The move would break the current record for the most expensive transfer of an African player, which is currently held by former Everton forward Romelu Lukaku, who moved to Manchester United for 75 million euros.
3. Mahrez, who currently plays for Manchester City, is a two-time African Footballer
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Gunners to sign Brazilian starlet, as Palmeiras have already found his replacement

(Image credit: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal are so close to signing one Palmeiras star that the Brazilian outfit have already lined up his replacement.Coach Abel Ferreira is said to be so resigned to losing 21-year-old midfielder Danilo that he's already lined up Wallace of Udinese to return to Brazil.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Uruguayan wonderkid Facundo Torres to join in January

(Image credit: Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Arsenal are set to land Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres from Orlando City.That's according to reports that claim the Gunners, who are in the market for another winger, are set to sign yet another MLS player following two recent captures.In January, Austin Trusty joined from Colorado Rapids, staying on loan in the US before going to Birmingham City on loan this season, while over the summer, national team No.1 Matt Turner was signed.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal confirm that on-loan Pablo Mari is recovering following shock supermarket stabbing

(Image credit: The Mirror) Arsenal have confirmed that Pablo Mari is safe and recovering after being stabbed in an Italian supermarket.The Gunners' 2-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League was overshadowed by the news that Mari  currently on loan with Monza  was the victim of the attack, which has already claimed the life of one victim.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Youri Tielemans to join for free next summer

(Image credit: Matt Childs - Pool/Getty Images) Arsenal have won the race for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans and are free to sign him at the end of his contract next summer.That's according to one report that says the Belgian controller is set to leave the Foxes for nothing and that Juventus have pulled out of the race for his signature  leaving the Gunners with a free path to his signing.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: January war chest revealed as Gunners target two youngsters

(Image credit: Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images) Arsenal are reportedly ready to set aside a 50 million transfer budget for the January window to bring in two players.The north London club had a busy summer, spending around 130m on five new signings including Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.Those two have made an impressive impact, helping Mikel Arteta's side get off to a flying start to the 2022/23 campaign.
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ESPN.com
9 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Ronaldo plans to own football club after retiring

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is open to the idea of owning a football club after retiring from the game in "two to three years maximum."The Portugal international is under contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr until June 2025 but is already making plans about his future.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "I don't rule out becoming a club owner," Ronaldo, 38, told reporters during an event in Madrid to sponsor URSU 9 bottled water, his new business venture.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Four clubs targeting Gundogan - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, 32, could return to Borussia Dortmund this summer as Barcelona cannot afford to pay the out-of-contract Germany midfielder's wages.Barca have tried to persuade Gundogan by extending their contract offer to three years with reduced wages, while Arsenal have offered a two-year deal and a lucrative proposal is also expected from a Saudi club.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
London

Manchester City v Chelsea team news

TEAM NEWS
Manchester City could again be without defender Nathan Ake due to a hamstring injury.Manager Pep Guardiola has no other injury concerns to contend with in his squad.Chelsea are missing Benoit Badiashile, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, N'Golo Kante and Mason Mount due to injury.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Potter hopeful on Pulisic amid injury crisis

6:42 PM ET



James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC



Chelsea boss Graham Potter has said he has "never experienced anything like it" after the club's injury situation worsened as Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic limped out of Thursday's 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City.Sterling was forced off after five minutes with Pulisic following him 17 minutes later with a knee problem as City substitute Riyad Mahrez scored a second-half winner to move Pep Guardiola's side within five points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea seek cure for away-day blues as Potter reveals new year ambitions - Soccer News

Graham Potter has told his Chelsea players there can be no excuses for failure in 2023 - even as injuries strike at the heart of their squad.The head coach will be without the sidelined Reece James, Ben Chilwell, N'Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana, among others, as Chelsea begin the new year at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Chelsea v Arsenal

TEAM NEWS
Chelsea are without England left-back Ben Chilwell, who is doubtful for the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Dinamo Zagreb.Midfielder Mateo Kovacic is fit despite missing Wednesday's Champions League win because of a calf issue.Carney Chukwuemeka is doubtful with a hamstring problem, while N'Golo Kante, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Wesley Fofana and Reece James remain absent.
BBC Sport
9 months ago
London

Chelsea v Newcastle United team news

TEAM NEWS
Chelsea caretaker boss Frank Lampard is again without a host of players for what is his last match in charge.Benoit Badiashile, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Reece James are all out, while Mason Mount is a doubt.Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has confirmed Joelinton and Javier Manquillo will miss this game.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Chelsea v Everton team news

TEAM NEWS
Chelsea are without Raheem Sterling, who has a minor hamstring problem, but Reece James could come back into contention after missing the win against Leicester through illness.N'Golo Kante, who last played in August, has a chance of returning to the matchday squad.Thiago Silva, Mason Mount and Cesar Azpilicueta are again sidelined.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Newcastle United v Chelsea

TEAM NEWS
World Cup-bound Newcastle forward Callum Wilson is a doubt because of the illness that prompted his substitution at half-time against Southampton last weekend.Ryan Fraser, an unused substitute in each of the last three league games, could miss out with a calf problem.Chelsea's Jorginho should overcome a foot injury in time to face Newcastle.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea

TEAM NEWS
Brighton & Hove Albion pair Kaoru Mitoma and Adam Lallana are back in training and should be available to face Chelsea.Levi Colwill is ineligible to face his parent club, while Joel Veltman is a doubt because of a calf problem.Chelsea head coach Graham Potter will return to his previous club without defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who remains sidelined by a knee injury.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Brentford v Chelsea

Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey will be sidelined until after the World Cup after damaging ankle ligaments in training last week.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Aston Villa v Chelsea

Leon Bailey returns for Aston Villa after recovering from the muscle issue that caused him to miss Monday's draw at Nottingham Forest.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Spurs to agree Conte departure - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester City are growing confident they can land England's Jude Bellingham, 19, in the summer, but Real Madrid remain in the race for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.Newcastle United are targeting Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay this summer and the 26-year-old Scotland international is believed to be open to the move.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Potter still has backing of Chelsea board

Chelsea manager Graham Potter still has the support of chairman Todd Boehly and the club's board despite their poor run of form.The Blues have won just two of their past 14 games in all competitions and were beaten 1-0 by Premier League strugglers Southampton on Saturday.Potter was appointed in September following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Osimhen among Man Utd targets - Wednesday's gossip

Manchester United's takeover could be delayed as current owners the Glazers want a higher fee of £6bn for the club.Napoli are planning to fend off interest in Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia by doubling the 22-year-old's salary and extending his contract until 2028.Alexis Mac Allister's father and agent was a club guest at a recent Liverpool game as the Reds eye Brighton's Argentina midfielder, 24, as well as Chelsea's England forward Mason Mount, 24, and Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Leicester City lose 92.5m in 2021-22 accounts

Leicester City have announced pre-tax losses of £92.5mfor the year up to 31 May 2022 - an increase of £61.3mcompared to the previous 12 months.The Foxes say the decision not to sell a first-team player in the summer of 2021 while continuing to recruit was the reason behind the larger deficit.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Improved' Phillips could play against Chelsea

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has "improved his level" and may play in Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie against Chelsea, says manager Pep Guardiola.Guardiola criticised Phillips for being overweight on his return from England World Cup duty in December.Phillips, a £45m signing from Leeds last summer, has played less than 10 minutes in the Premier League for City.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Reinventing 'phenomenal' Griezmann's France role

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

Three months ago Antoine Griezmann was a regular substitute amid a contract farce - now there is no stopping him in his second great World Cup, but this time from a new position.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Chelsea

Prediction: Chelsea vs Everton - Soccer News

Verdict: Chelsea win Best Odds: 1/2 Bookmaker: Unibet Looking to extend on their recent flurry on Saturday evening, Chelsea will welcome relegation scrappers Everton to Stamford Bridge.Chelsea
Starting with the hosts, while Graham Potter might have found himself in the midst of a public nightmare after arriving at Stamford Bridge back in September, Chelsea have managed to find a crucial recent boost.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Chelsea continue talks with Benfica for Fernandez

Chelsea are continuing talks with Benfica about signing Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.The 21-year-old World Cup winner has a release clause of about £106m, having joined the Portuguese club in August.If Chelsea agreed to that amount it would eclipse the existing record fee of £98m paid for Romelu Lukaku and add to the record total of about £270m spent by the new ownership last summer.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Transfer Talk: Bayern plotting move for Frenkie de Jong

With just a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Bayern watching De Jong
Bayern Munich are keeping close tabs on Netherlands star Frenkie de Jong, reveals Sport.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Hernandez undergoes successful surgery after rupturing ACL in World Cup opener - Soccer News

Lucas Hernandez has successfully undergone surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in France's 4-1 World Cup opening win against Australia on Tuesday.Hernandez's club Bayern Munich confirmed he had the operation in Innsbruck on Thursday, with his rehabilitation to commence in Munich in the coming days.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Kolo Muani replaces injured Nkunku in France squad

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November -18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani has been called up to the France World Cup squad in place of the injured Christopher Nkunku.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Gunners reconsider move for long-term defensive target

(Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal are reportedly reconsidering a January move for long-term target Evan Ndicka of Eintracht Frankfurt after handing Gabriel a new contract.The Gunners centre-back penned an extension to 2027 on Friday after a strong start to the season in which the Brazilian has formed a solid partnership with William Saliba.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea braced for summer exodus over new contract stance

By Tom Gott, Graeme Bailey12:30 PM GMT Chelsea could have another busy summer / Richard Sellers/GettyImages Chelsea's owners are prepared to part ways with a number of players during the coming summer transfer window as part of their new approach to contracts, 90min understands.The Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership have been keen to tie their top stars down to new contracts this season and have wrapped up most of Chelsea's young talents on mammoth long-term deals, with Mason Mount a noticeable exception.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool striker is set to become Inter Milan's top summer target

Liverpool is contemplating a star-studded summer transfer window, being interested in a number of players to bring to Anfield for next season, in light of the growing necessity for a total makeover of the team following the disastrous season that has been going.The team has made news for probable interest in players such as N'Golo Kante, Matheus Nunes, and Ruben Neves.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool in direct contact with Chelsea midfielder for summer move

After the lackluster January transfer window and ongoing criticism from supporters for not exploring big transfers, Liverpool has finally entered the transfer market with eyes wide open.It appears that the club has finally realized the team's dismal form and recognized the necessity for a substantial roster revamp.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool eager to sign young Portuguese defender

In the midst of all the criticism leveled at the players, manager, and owners for the club's awful to the season, Liverpool has begun to assess what has to be done.They should have done it sooner, but better late than never.The Reds are watching the transfer market with their eyes wide open.There aren't many players said to be leaving in the coming summer who Liverpool isn't interested in.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Five potential free agents that Liverpool might look at in the summer

Liverpool are potentially going to have a big spending transfer window in the summer, and rightfully so.God knows they need one.They need midfielders but that's not all they need.They wouldn't really mind a centre-back either, and it remains to be seen what they do.Free agency is a very useful tool for clubs to add players to their roster without spending that transfer fee money.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Inter Milan keen to offload Liverpool target midfielder

During the last several months, Liverpool has been seeking for new players on the market, hoping to find the ideal suitors to bring back the team's long-lost freshness.This season, the midfield and attack have suffered considerably as both departments have failed in several areas.While it is true that youthful prodigies like Stefan Bajcetic give Liverpool promise for the future, this cannot be seen as a total rejection of the truth that the Reds need new legs in the midfield right now.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool is interested in midfield prodigy at RB Salzburg

Even if you only mildly maintain pace with all the rumors surrounding Liverpool and its prospective targets for the summer, you'll see that the club is heavily engaged in entirely rebuilding the midfield.There isn't a single day that goes by when new rumors about a new interest or additional development in the case of an already pursued midfielder don't make headlines.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool show interest in Bayern Munich midfielder

Liverpool is on the lookout for a midfielder to bolster the team's quality.There is Jude Bellingham, who is Jurgen Klopp's top target, while others such as N'Golo Kante, Mason Mount, and Matheus Nunes are also being pursued.The club is studying every facet of the transfer decision.They've identified potential backup targets in case the Bellingham move falls through.
Rush The Kop
1 year ago
Liverpool FC

Liverpool interested in AC Milan star-for-Luis Diaz swap deal

Liverpool's dynamics are shifting with breakneck pace.The club is thinking about a variety of matters in light of the decisions that will be made in the coming months, and nearly no players, with the exception of a few essentials, are untouchable.The Reds are preparing a significant squad overhaul as they continue to pursue big names such as Jude Bellingham, N'Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Matheus Nunes, and a long list of other European talents.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea to put Marc Cucurella up for sale after one season: report

(Image credit: Vincent Mignott/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Chelsea are preparing to oust Marc Cucurella after just a single season at Stamford Bridge.That's according to one extraordinary report that suggests that the Blues are prepared for a second successive summer rebuild and that a number of stars signed by Todd Boehly last time around could be for the chop, including the 60 million Spaniard.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea star Mykhaylo Mudryk speaks out about unhappiness

(Image credit: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Chelsea star Mykhaylo Mudryk has taken to social media to speak about the perceived unhappiness he's felt since his move to England.Mudryk's transfer saga was one of the more extraordinary of the season with the Ukrainian widely expected to join Arsenal, even courting the Gunners on social media, liking posts linking him with the Gunners (opens in new tab) and teasing a transfer on his own channels (opens in new tab).
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Potter: New Chelsea signings need time to adapt

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has said some of the club's new signings need to adapt to the Premier League, with the club's January spending spree yet to turn around their poor form.Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against West Ham United on Saturday, with Atletico Madrid loanee Joao Felix scoring his first goal for the club before former Chelsea fullback Emerson levelled the game shortly after.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

France suffered but Mbappe genius provides hope for future

5:00 AM ET



Julien LaurensCorrespondent



LUSAIL, Qatar -- After a World Cup where everything went pretty much according to plan until the final, France's players experienced the biggest rollercoaster of emotions on Sunday against Argentina and Lionel Messi.Down 2-0 in the first half, then up after Kylian Mbappe's two-minute brace levelled the scores late on; down to a Messi goal in extra time, but up again as Mbappe levelled once more with two minutes remaining.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Juventus monitor Mount's Chelsea status

The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe.However, with an eye on January, there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Liverpool, Juventus eye Mount
Liverpool and Juventus are both keeping track of Mason Mount's uncertain situation at Chelsea, as has been reported by The Guardian.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Busquets divides opinion but he's key to Spain's World Cup prospects

4:00 AM ET



Graham HunterSpain writer

CloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.Sergio Busquets has always been a player who divides.That's not going to change when Spain try to evade the patent threat of their hostile Group E rivals at the World Cup in Qatar, though his style isn't just "divide and conquer."
Soccer News
1 year ago
France politics

Deschamps to stay as France coach until 2026 - Soccer News

Didier Deschamps has agreed to stay on as France coach until June 2026.The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the news on Saturday.France reached the World Cup final in Qatar, losing to Argentina on penalties following a remarkable 3-3 draw at Lusail Stadium.Deschamps was appointed France coach in July 2012, succeeding Laurent Blanc.
Soccer News
1 year ago
France politics

France 2-0 Austria: Mbappe and Giroud drag Les Bleus away from relegation - Soccer News

Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud were on target as France picked up their first Nations League victory of the campaign with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Thursday.
Soccer News
1 year ago
France politics

Prediction: France vs Austria - Soccer News

Prediction: France to win 2-1
France and Austria will face each other in 2022-23 UEFA Nations League Group A1 this week.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

6 Enzo Fernandez alternatives Chelsea could sign

Chelsea are in the market for a new midfielder / Pixsell/MB Media/GettyImages Chelsea have been pushing hard to sign Benfica's Enzo Fernandez, but they've found themselves frustrated thus far.The Blues' reluctance to pay his 120m release clause has proven problematic and has yielded a furious response from Benfica manager Roger Schmidt, who accused Chelsea of being 'disrespectful'.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez is an expensive risk that Chelsea must take

Chelsea are chasing Fernandez / Octavio Passos/GettyImages Let's be clear, 130m on one player is a mental sum of money, particularly when that player has just six months of European experience to their name.Chelsea have hit the panic button as their ageing, underperforming squad continues to tumble down the Premier League table, and the solution appears to be a 130m move for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez, who could have been signed for 10% of that fee just six months ago.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea must accept their financial fate with N'Golo Kante

Chelsea Dec 22, 2022 Kante has struggled with injuries this season / Visionhaus/GettyImages He is one of the best midfielders - maybe even one of the best players - of the last decade.But with injuries catching up to him and his contract running out, Chelsea's options regarding N'Golo Kante appear slim.
ProSoccerTalk | NBC Sports
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea vs Bournemouth live: How to watch, stream link, TV, team news

Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Graham Potter and the Blues will be hoping for a fast (re)start to kickstart their top-four push when the Premier League returns to Stamford Bridge Tuesday, Dec. 26 ( watch live, 10 am ET on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com).Thomas Tuchel was dismissed after just six PL games (3W-1D-2L)), with Chelsea sitting 6th in the PL table.
ProSoccerTalk | NBC Sports
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea vs Bournemouth live: How to watch, stream link, TV, team news

Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Graham Potter and the Blues will be hoping for a fast (re)start to kickstart their top-four push when the Premier League returns to Stamford Bridge Tuesday, Dec. 26 ( watch live, 10 am ET on USA Network and online via NBCSports.com).Thomas Tuchel was dismissed after just six PL games (3W-1D-2L)), with Chelsea sitting 6th in the PL table.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Sources: Benzema rejects invitation to WC final

12:03 PM ET



Julien LaurensCorrespondent



Karim Benzema has rejected an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron to attend the World Cup final, sources have told ESPN.Benzema suffered a thigh injury days before France's first game of the competition which led to him flying home.Like the other players injured, Benzema was given the opportunity to join the presidential plane to travel to Doha for the final but, alongside Laurent Blanc, Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini, he did not accept the invitation.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Sources: Virus hits France camp before WC final

9:35 AM ET



Julien LaurensCorrespondent



France have been hit with a virus that could see the team's starting centre-back pairing miss the World Cup final, sources have told ESPN.According to sources, Raphael Varane has small symptoms of the virus and fellow defender Ibrahima Konate has not left his room after feeling unwell.
The Sun
1 year ago
Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for friendly clash - updates

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi today as both sides prepare for the return of the Premier League.The Blues were in torrid form before the World Cup and they need build some momentum before the season starts again.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
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The US Sun
1 year ago
Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for friendly clash

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi as both sides prepare for the restart of the Premier League.The World Cup taking place in winter saw England's top league halted while the competition in Qatar occurs.However, as the latter stages of the tournament approaches, Premier League clubs have one eye on a return to club football.
The Scottish Sun
1 year ago
Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for friendly clash

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi as both sides prepare for the restart of the Premier League.The World Cup taking place in winter saw England's top league halted while the competition in Qatar occurs.However, as the latter stages of the tournament approaches, Premier League clubs have one eye on a return to club football.
The Sun
1 year ago
Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for friendly clash

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi as both sides prepare for the restart of the Premier League.The World Cup taking place in winter saw England's top league halted while the competition in Qatar occurs.However, as the latter stages of the tournament approaches, Premier League clubs have one eye on a return to club football.
The Scottish Sun
1 year ago
Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Date, TV channel, stream and kick-off time for friendly clash

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi as both sides prepare for the restart of the Premier League.The World Cup taking place in winter saw England's top league halted while the competition in Qatar occurs.However, as the latter stages of the tournament approaches, Premier League clubs have one eye on a return to club football.
The Boot Room
1 year ago
English Premier League

'I'd like to': 149k-a-week World Cup star says he wants Premier League move, after claims Arsenal could sign him

World Cup star Adrien Rabiot has now said he wants to move to the Premier League, after claims Arsenal could sign him.Arsenal will seemingly be on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in January after missing out on Douglas Luiz over the summer.Mikel Arteta has been left slightly short in terms of midfield depth, with just Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga as back-up options to Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
Metro
1 year ago
Chelsea

Graham Potter gives update on SIX injured Chelsea stars, including Reece James

Graham Potter has confirmed Chelsea defenders Reece James and Wesley Fofana are close to returning to full training ahead of the return of the Premier League later this month.James, 22, was left out of England's World Cup squad after sustaining a knee injury against AC Milan in October.Blues team-mate Fofana suffered a muscular injury just days before James' setback, ending any hopes he had of featuring for World Cup holders France in Qatar.
The Sun
1 year ago
Chelsea

Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Date, TV channel, stream and kick-off time for friendly clash

CHELSEA take on Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi as both sides prepare for the restart of the Premier League.The World Cup taking place in winter saw England's top league halted while the competition in Qatar occurs.However, as the latter stages of the tournament approaches, Premier League clubs have one eye on a return to club football.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea to reignite midfielder contract talks after World Cup

Chelsea Potter has had time to examine his squad / George Wood/GettyImages Chelsea are planning to restart contract talks with midfielder Mason Mount following the World Cup after encountering a delay in negotiations, 90min understands.Co-owner Todd Boehly is keen to tie Mount down to a long-term deal as soon as possible and had been hopeful of securing the academy graduate's future before the end of the calendar year, but talks have slowed in recent weeks and will be halted altogether during the World Cup.
The AC Milan Offside
1 year ago
AC Milan

Match Preview: Chelsea vs AC Milan H2H, Form, Players To Watch and Prediction

AC Milan get yet another English side in the Champions League group stage and face them with a decimated squad due to injuries.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Understudy Giroud steps up to starring role again

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

The evergreen Olivier Giroud may have arrived in Qatar as understudy to an A-lister but took on the starring role with ease as World Cup holders France laid down an ominous marker to their rivals by sweeping Australia aside.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

No French anxiety despite absences - Deschamps

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage details  

France manager Didier Deschamps says there is no anxiety within his side's camp at the World Cup, despite the withdrawal of several of key players.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

France forward Nkunku out of World Cup with injury

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

France forward Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining a leg injury in training on Tuesday.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Newcastle vs Chelsea - Premier League: Team news, lineups & prediction

Premier League 2:00 PM GMT Newcastle haven't scored in six hours of football against Chelsea / Clive Mason/GettyImages Newcastle United host Chelsea on Saturday evening in a meeting between two of the Premier League's wealthiest clubs.Since the controversial takeover of Newcastle last year, no Premier League team has a larger net spend than the Magpies.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Brighton vs Chelsea - Premier League: Team news, lineups & prediction

Premier League 4:00 PM GMT+1 Brighton haven't beaten Chelsea since an FA Cup tie in 1933 / Robin Jones/GettyImages Graham Potter returns to the south coast as Brighton host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Since the 47-year-old swapped Sussex for Stamford Bridge, Brighton have failed to win a match under his replacement Roberto De Zerbi.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea report: Blues want Serie A midfielder - and will offer attacking star as makeweight

Graham Potter instructs his Chelsea players in the Champions League (Image credit: Getty) Chelsea are willing to offer Hakim Ziyech to Juventus as part of a package to sign Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.The Morocco international continues to struggle for game time at Stamford Bridge, with Graham Potter yet to hand him a start in either the Premier League (opens in new tab) or the Champions League (opens in new tab).
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Celtic wonderkid could join for a bargain

(Image credit: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal are leading the chase for a 17-year-old Celtic starlet tipped for big things.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Pick your combined Chelsea-Man Utd XI

Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
If you combined both of their squads, who would make your XI?That's the challenge waiting for you.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Arsenal report: Gunners 'well-connected' to sign Brazilian 16-year-old dubbed 'the next Pele'

(Image credit: Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Arsenal could be rivalling the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona for 16-year-old Endrick from Palmeiras.
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea report: Jorginho contract talks stall as Italian requests pay rise

(Image credit: Getty) Chelsea and Jorginho are yet to reach an agreement over a contract extension after the Italy international reportedly demanded a pay rise.
www.90min.com
1 year ago
AC Milan

AC Milan vs Chelsea: How to watch on TV live stream, team news, lineups & prediction

Champions League Milan will host Chelsea / Emilio Andreoli | James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images The next twist in Champions League Group E will come on Tuesday as Chelsea travel to Italy to face AC Milan.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fofana injury not as serious as first feared

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana's knee injury is not as serious as first feared and he could return in "a few weeks".
www.fourfourtwo.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea report: Blues make Premier League star their top transfer target for 2023

Chelsea boss Graham Potter instructs his players against Red Bull Salzburg (Image credit: Getty) Chelsea have made Declan Rice their number one transfer target for 2023, according to reports.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Crystal Palace v Chelsea

Crystal Palace remain without long-term absentees Nathan Ferguson, Jack Butland and James McArthur.
CaughtOffside
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea midfielder Denis Zakaria confirms Liverpool tried to sign him

Zakaria signed for Chelsea towards the end of the transfer window on a loan deal from Juventus.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Messi to wait over Barca decision - Wednesday's gossip

Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19.
90min.com
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA 23 Player Ratings: 23 best players on FIFA 23 announced by EA

The top 23 players in FIFA 23 have been revealed, with five players sharing the honour of being the game's top talent.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Chelsea

Kante contract talks with Chelsea stall - Soccer News

N'Golo Kante has entered the final year of his contract with Chelsea, and at the moment, things aren't going particularly well when it comes to the club's efforts to tie the France international down to a new deal, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.
90min.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

N'Golo Kante eyeing new long-term Chelsea contract

N'Golo Kante has informed Chelsea that he wants a long-term commitment from the Blues if he is to sign a new contract, 90min understands.
CaughtOffside
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea set to raid Brighton to bring in two of Graham Potter's former players

Potter was recently appointed Chelsea manager after Todd Boehly decided to relieve Thomas Tuchel of his duties.
CaughtOffside
1 year ago
Chelsea

Chelsea growing increasingly concerned that midfielder will run down his contract | CaughtOffside

Jorginho's contract at Chelsea currently expires at the end of this season, and there's a good chance he could leave the club in the near future.
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