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From internal instability to woeful squad-building, financial strains and underwhelming footballing displays, the 2019/20 campaign has been a wretched one for Barcelona - with the unprecedented finale of the Champions League next month ensuring the nightmare isn't quite over for the Blaugrana faithful. But amidst all the chaos, disputes and handing over of La Liga titles to your most bitter rivals, an assuming Frenchman has emerged as a beacon of hope. Real Madrid secured their 34th La Liga...

Yes, Ciro Immobile Has Scored Goals for Fun at Lazio - But He's Not Right for Everton The sound of Chris Kavanagh's whistle brought a merciful end to the longest of seasons at Goodison Park. A limp 3-1 loss was the latest disappointment in a whimpering end to the campaign, as Carlo Ancelotti's side slumped to 12th place - the club's lowest league finish since 2004. Ancelotti has overseen one win in Everton's last six macthes There have been flickers of promise since Ancelotti's arrival in...

It's been a painful watch for Norwich fans this year. Daniel Farke's vibrant brand of attacking football was enough to give the supporters hope of achieving something memorable. But, as they say, it's the hope that kills you and, instead of becoming Premier League disruptors, they withered down in the gloomy depths of the table for the entirety of the season. Well, at least it's over now, Norwich fans. Here's an evaluation of the Canaries' calamitous season. League Performance Premier League -...

Southampton are interested in signing West Ham right back Ryan Fredericks, after having been alerted to the 'potential availability' of the former Fulham defender. Fredericks, 27, joined the Irons in June 2018 on a free transfer despite the Cottagers gaining promotion to the Premier League in the same summer. The speedy full back has struggled for game time in his two seasons in east London, with injuries playing a significant part. Fredericks has been in and out of the Hammers' side since his...

News Swansea City head to west London with a slender advantage in a finely balanced play-off semi final tie. The Swans carried their momentum into the first leg after a dramatic final day in the regular Championship season saw the Welsh side sneak into the play-offs. Andre Ayew made up for his earlier penalty mishap to fire Swansea into a 1-0 lead in emphatic fashion at the halfway stage of the tie. Whether Steve Cooper's side can keep Brentford's famed front-three quiet for another 90 minutes...

mmer Manchester United face arguably the most important summer at any point since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, with current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer overseeing the gradual emergence of a squad that might soon have the potential to challenge for major honours again. United need to add more players in several key positions throughout the squad, but there is also the matter of continuing to remove any lingering deadwood and streamline so that resources can be better used to build. Here’s a...

Remember when Chelsea didn't have a burning money hole in their pockets? No, we at 90min don't either. Incredibly, it's almost two decades since Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich took control of the club, wrestling a majority shareholding from the gleaming white beard of Ken Bates. In that time, the Blues have become a powerhouse force domestically and on the European stage, filling their ever-expanding trophy cabinet with plenty of goodies. To get Chelsea where they wanted to be, a revolution...

West Ham fans entered the season with so much hope but soon saw it all evaporate. The supporters of this famous old club finally got their wish in the summer of 2018, when an exciting and proven south American manager was appointed and the owners dipped into their pockets for some big-money signings. A mid-table finish was enough to raise expectations and the arrival of more expensive stars set tongues wagging. Pellegrini was sacked and replaced by Moyes earlier in the 2019/20 season...

Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on Leicester winger Demarai Gray, as he heads into the final year of his contract at King Power Stadium. The 24-year old has made 131 Premier League appearances for the Foxes after joining Birmingham from four years ago, but nailing down a regular spot under Brendan Rodgers has proved difficult for the former England Under-21 international. Gray has not been a regular starter under Brendan Rodgers Despite appearing 21 times this season as Leicester...

When it comes to kits, aesthetics are important. There's your knowledge bomb for the day. You see a kit like Nigeria's 2018 World Cup kit, you look at all the promo shots, and you go 'woof. Yeah. That's brilliant, that looks fantastic, and I'm going to con myself into thinking I could pull it off.' Aesthetics are important. Promo shoots are handy. Record sales are great for the manufacturer. None of those things make a kit truly iconic. A shirt isn't enshrined in football history until it has...

12 months ago, Neil Warnock confirmed the 2019/20 season was to be ‘absolutely’ his final year in management - yet he now finds himself the permanent occupant of the Middlesbrough manager’s office. Warnock was drafted into the Boro hotseat on a temporary basis in June, with the club languishing just a place above the Championship drop zone. The veteran saved Boro from relegation last season With just eight games remaining, the club were in serious danger of plummeting into the third tier of...

It finally happened. Jesse Lingard scored a goal. The Manchester United youth product registered a goal contribution for the first time in the league this season as Manchester United secured third place and a coveted Champions League spot. The England international - on as a substitute - dispossessed Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in added time, before slotting home into an empty net to spark jubilation among his teammates and the bench. The famous 'JLingz' celebration of course...

Exclusive - Leeds United are looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of their long-awaited return to the Premier League, with Girona's Cristhian Stuani one of several names under consideration. Marcelo Bielsa's side roared to the Championship title, finishing ten points clear of West Bromwich Albion in second, but there is an acceptance that Leeds need more options going forward to cope with the demands of the top flight. Leeds won the Championship title After Jean-Kévin Augustin's...

Since their formation in 1946, Sampdoria have basically worn - bar a few sponsorship changes here and there - the same kit. Blue is the dominant colour, with the white, red and black hoops in the middle being what makes the jersey so iconic unique. It's a design that will never, ever, change for as long as I Blucerchiati exist. So, what makes their 1990 to 1992 effort so special? First, a brief explanation of why Sampdoria wear such an unusual kit. The club was formed shortly after World War...

At the end of the longest season, Tottenham Hotspur have to say one of the hardest goodbyes as Jan Vertonghen's eight-year spell in north London comes to a tearful end. The Belgian centre-back was an instrumental part of a hugely impressive Tottenham backline under Mauricio Pochettino. This parsimonious defence formed the foundation of Spurs' trio of top-three finishes between 2015 and 2018 along with their run to the Champions League final the following year. So my time at the club comes to...

While there's been a number of standout moments in this disjointed season, one story that has slipped under the radar is the continued impressive performances of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ever since their return to the Premier League in 2018, Nuno Espirito Santo's men have looked the real deal and are edging closer to becoming genuine Champions League qualification contenders - or even unlikely title challengers. That may seem far off, but with Raul Jimenez supplying the goals and Adama Traore...

Real Madrid have confirmed that forward Mariano Diaz has tested positive for the coronavirus, meaning he will miss his side's Champions League tussle with Manchester City - while it could also have implications on the fixture itself. City and Real are due to play the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie when the competition gets back underway again on 7 August, with the Premier League outfit holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg. Mariano medical report.#RealMadrid — Real Madrid...

Exclusive - Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has asked for major backing in the transfer market from the club’s hierarchy if they want him to stay at Goodison Park for the long-term. Ancelotti has also demanded to have a say in every transfer in or out of the club in order to build the squad he needs to meet his and the club’s ambitions. Everton finished 12th in the Premier League in 2019/20 Among the 61-year-old’s top targets this summer is Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, who has scored 34 goals...

Following a season in which: - Liverpool won their first league title in 30 years. - Leeds United were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years. - Real Madrid won La Liga for the first time in three years. - Football stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time, well, ever. We at the DEPR headquarters rank the 25 (yes, 25) best teams in Europe for the 30th and final time this season. And to do so we thought we'd bring out the big guns; the guns that, after...

It didn't look likely in the early parts of the season, but Manchester United managed to secure Champions League football for the 2020/21 campaign on the final day. Prior to the turn of the year, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job was said to have been at risk, with the Norwegian running on limited time. Yet, the picture looks very different now, following the Red Devils' remarkable charge towards the top four in the second half of the season. Here's an evaluation of United's 2019/20 season (so far),...