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After scraping to victory over Sampdoria in 2016, then-Roma coach Luciano Spalletti uttered the immortal words: 'Uomini forti, destini forti, uomini deboli, destini deboli. Non c’è altra strada.' This scathing criticism of his players and their lack of character on the pitch translates as: 'Strong men, strong destinies, weak men, weak destinies. There is no other way.' It sounds better in Italian, honest. Luciano Spalletti as AS Roma manager Spalletti had clearly not anticipated the historic...

sbon Barring any last-minute changes, Lisbon will host a behind-closed-doors Champions League mini-tournament in August, with dates and locations close to being finalised ahead of an announcement next week. Frankfurt, Madrid and Moscow had been in the running to host the remaining games, after the competition was put on hold and the final (initially scheduled for 30 May) was taken away from host city Istanbul. However, coronavirus case data in Russia made Moscow a less appealing option, while...

Chelsea have announced that they are donating their prize money from being crowned 2019/20 Women’s Super League champions to UK charity Refuge, the largest provider of domestic abuse services and support in the country. With the WSL cancelled as a result of the challenges brought about by the coronavirus crisis, Chelsea were awarded the title on a points per game basis, jumping ahead of Manchester City in the process and taking the trophy back from 2018/19 champions Arsenal. View this post on...

tter The next Premier League meeting on Thursday is expected to include discussions over paying respect to all those that have sadly died as a result of the coronavirus crisis, as well as whether clubs and players will show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. It has been three months since Premier League was last played and the world has enormous levels of upheaval during that time. Premier League football has been suspended since March The Daily Mail writes that the Premier League are...

Yet more doubt has been cast on the chances of Newcastle's takeover going through this summer, with the Premier League 'waging war' on Saudi Arabian piracy – which has been described as taking place on an 'unprecedented level'. The proposed £300m deal, fronted by businesswoman Amanda Staveley and supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has been dragging on for some time now. Despite a number of human rights concerns – not really a factor in the Premier League's test of fit and...

Newcastle have 'already opened talks' with Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho, but any move to St James' Park depends on the completion of the Magpies' proposed £300m takeover. The Brazilian international - who has spent the past season on loan at Bayern Munich - is also of interest to Tottenham and Everton, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have considered launching loan moves of their own. Coutinho is a target for a number of Premier League sides. With his career at Camp Nou...

The Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton in 11 days' time will be held at Goodison Park after receiving the necessary permission from a safety standpoint. The game will still be played behind closed doors, as will be the new normal in the Premier League for the rest of this season at least, but Everton confirmed that it will not be moved to any of the proposed neutral venues following a decision from the local Ground Safety Advisory Group. ? | The Merseyside derby on Sunday 21 June...

Bayern Munich have launched their new adidas home kit for the 2020/21 season, a red jersey with white trim that has a distinctly ‘classic’ look to it. It will be worn with red shorts and red socks. The simple all-red look moves away from some of the more vibrant or bold kits that Bayern have used over the last 30 years, with blue not a feature of the shirt this time around. View this post on Instagram Red and white ?⚪️ Our new home kit has arrived! ? Link in bio! #MiaSanMia _______ #FCBayern...

Bayer Leverkusen have not given up hope of keeping Kai Havertz this summer, according to the club's sporting director Rudi Voller. The 20-year-old has impressed for Leverkusen since bursting onto the scene in 2016 - racking up 73 goal involvements in just 143 games. Kai Havertz has been attracting interest from across Europe recently He has been linked with many of Europe's top clubs in recent years and interest in him has only increased since the Bundesliga returned last month. Despite...

Martin Odegaard is set to spend another season away from Real Madrid, with Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay insisting that the club hope to hold on to their loanee for the second year of his deal. The Norwegian midfielder has spent the last campaign on loan with the Basque side and has burst out as one of La Liga's best midfielders, raising questions whether los Merengues will look to bring him back from his two-year deal 12 months early. Real Sociedad v Valencia CF - La Liga But...

2021 RB Leipzig will refuse to let emerging star Dayot Upamecano leave as a free agent in 2021, meaning the player will have to be sold this summer unless he signs a new contract with the Bundesliga side. At 21, Upamecano has emerged as one of the best defensive prospects in Europe over the last couple of years and has been linked with a host of the continent’s biggest clubs. Upamecano is linked with Man City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona & more 90min revealed in November that Manchester...

neup Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is exploring using Paul Pogba as an advanced ‘number 10’ when games return later this month, which will allow the Frenchman to play in tandem with Bruno Fernandes without overbalancing the midfield. United fans have been waiting for five months to see Pogba and Fernandes line up next to each other. Pogba was injured when the new fan favourite arrived in January, while the coronavirus lockdown in March ensured they couldn’t even train together...

Manchester United were forced to cancel their friendly with Stoke City at the last minute after Potters manager Michael O'Neill tested positive for coronavirus. The two teams were set to play at United's AON training complex, but the game was scrapped moments before kick off after Stoke received the results of their latest round of COVID-19 testing. United and Stoke looked set to play a friendly in order to regain fitness It was initially unknown who had returned the positive test, with the...

igma He may be Germany's record goalscorer and World Cup football's top marksman, but there have - in some circles - been questions raised over whether Miroslav Klose was actually that good. It may seem an absurd question to ask for one of international football's greatest ever poachers, but when you take a look at his club career it doesn't really seem to add up. For many England supporters, the notion of a player playing better for his country than for his club seems bizarre, as for decades...

Everton's squad have agreed to take a voluntary 50% pay deferral for the next three months, as the financial uncertainly caused by the coronavirus pandemic continues. Play was suspended in the Premier League in mid-March and although the action is due to resume on 17 June, it will do so behind closed doors - lengthening the amount of time that clubs must go without huge revenues usually generated on matchdays through ticket sales, merchandise purchases and catering. As far as Everton are...

Gini Wijnaldum is one step closer to agreeing a new contract with Liverpool, after holding 'positive talks' with the Merseyside giants. The 29-year-old's current deal expires at the conclusion of next season, and with Liverpool reluctant to commit to new contracts - owing to the financial implications of coronavirus - a potential move away from the club has been mentioned in dispatches - namely to Serie A giants Inter. Wijnaldum was subject to interest from Antonio Conte's Inter. The...

Despite the January arrival of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting CP, Manchester United have continued to keep their eyes open for further midfield reinforcements. As has been consistently reported by 90min, Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham are very much on the Red Devils' radar. In fact, they are United's top priority targets this summer - along with Jadon Sancho, of course. Jack Grealish is one of Manchester United's main summer targets. However, United have...

16-year-old Utrecht goalkeeper Mikki van Sas has left FC Utrecht to link up with Manchester City's academy. Van Sas has played a total of six times for the Netherlands at Under-15 and Under-16 levels, and had been playing for Utrecht in the Under-17 Eredivisie. Born in 2004, his contract was due to expire in the summer of 2022. The Utrecht academy has become known as a bit of a breeding ground for young goalkeepers, with former Dutch internationals Michel Vorm and Hans van Breukelen both...

ason 'I have no words.' This was the reaction from an uncharacteristically tongue-tied José Mourinho when posed with the question of Wesley Sneijder's importance to his treble-winning Inter side of 2010. The Dutch playmaker undoubtedly reached his peak under Mourinho in Milan but Sneijder enjoyed a stellar career either side of this standout season, even if he claims never fulfilled his potential. Wesley Sneijder has opened up about his career and says he could have been one of the greatest!...

Leicester City are keeping tabs on Ajax left-back Nicolás Tagliafico, as they begin to identify possible replacements for England international Ben Chilwell. Tagliafico has been in superb form for the Dutch giants ever since he joined in January 2018, and has forged himself a reputation for being one of the finest defenders in Europe. Tagliafico attempts a block as Argentina face Paraguay at the 2019 Copa America Now, though, according to Le10 Sport, Leicester's hierarchy are keeping an eye on...