By Sean Walsh Tournament football is a different world to club football. There is far less preparation for national team games. With that, there is far less cohesion during them. The winners aren't always the easiest on the eye, but usually the most effective and most efficient. You don't even have to be the best, you only have to beat the best. The consistent nausea brought about by this unorganised football leads to every tournament being labelled as the worst in a generation. Get a grip, people, this is just the reality we live in. Fighting battles with sticks and stones is how they've alwa...
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By Katie Catherall Michael Olise is ready to 'win as many titles as possible' with Bayern Munich after being announced as a Bundesliga player. The Crystal Palace star signed a five-year contract with Bayern and was announced as their latest summer arrival on Sunday. He moves to the Bundesliga after spending three years at Selhurst Park, joining the likes of Harry Kane to swap the Premier League for Bayern. Olise, who is set to represent France at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, has revealed his dreams of 'winning titles' in Germany, and is excited to begin his new journey. He told the club's...
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By Sean Walsh Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace. The Frenchman has ended his three-year stay at Selhurst Park and upped sticks for Bayern after they agreed to meet the £45m release clause in his contract. Chelsea and Manchester United were among the other teams interested in signing Olise this summer, but he has now put pen to paper on a deal at Bayern. Bayern are busy making changes to their first-team in hope of regaining the Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen ended their decade-long grip on the German crown. They have turned to the Premier Le...
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By Katie Catherall Didier Deschamps has defended Kylian Mbappe after the France forward received criticism for his recent performances at Euro 2024. Real Madrid's newest signing has found the back of the net just once during France's European charge, with a penalty against Poland symbolising his only goal of the tournament so far. Mbappe sustained a broken nose during his side's 1-0 win over Austria and has been forced to play with a protective mask ever since. His prompt return to the field has seen the striker receive heaps of criticism for his lack of success in front of the net, although M...
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By Katie Catherall England captain Harry Kane has heaped praise on winger Bukayo Saka after his stellar performance against Switzerland guaranteed his nation a place in the semi-finals at Euro 2024. A stunning equaliser from the Arsenal star ruled out Breel Embolo's earlier goal and gave England a shot of qualifying as one of the final four teams in the tournament. Following an extra-time battle, Saka was named as one of the Three Lions' penalty takers and put an end to his heartbreak at the Euro 2020 final against Italy by converting from 12 yards. Saka has rightfully earned heaps of praise f...
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By Katie Catherall Harry Kane insisted he felt relaxed during England's penalty shootout win against Switzerland despite having to watch on from the bench. England's all-time leading goalscorer Kane is often one of the first names fans think of when they envisage penalty takers. But in their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday, the Bayern Munich star could do nothing but sit back and place trust in his teammates to prevail. Kane was brought off in extra-time to make way for Ivan Toney after picking up a knock. But as it turned out, the Three Lions didn't miss their captain ...
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By Katie Catherall Toni Kroos has issued his final farewell message after officially retiring from football following Germany's exit from Euro 2024. The tournament hosts faced a 2-1 defeat after extra-time to Spain in the quarter-finals, bringing an end to their dreams of achieving European success. Their exit also symbolised a monumental day for Real Madrid legend Kroos - who announced back in May that he would hang up his boots for good after Germany's campaign. The midfielder, who collated 34 trophies for his club and country over his career, was unable to reach his dream of lifting Europea...
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By Sean Walsh Thiago Alcantara is expected to announce his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a glittering playing career. The 33-year-old left Liverpool at the end of June following the expiration of his contract and he was expected to be a top transfer target for the Saudi Pro League. But Fabrizio Romano reports that Thiago has instead decided to call it quits on his playing career and will retire, instead embarking on a 'new chapter in football'. Thiago will retire having played 488 senior club games, as well as 46 times for the Spanish national team. The mercurial mi...
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By Katie Catherall England manager Gareth Southgate has praised Arsenal star Bukayo Saka after the winger helped his nation gain a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024. Three Lions fans looked to be in for another long evening as Southgate and his squad travelled to Dusseldorf to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the European Championships. The Swiss opened up the scoreline thanks to a strike from Breel Embolo, before Saka nullified his efforts with a stunning equaliser to give England a lifeline. England secured their spot among the final four teams of the tournament after winning 5-...
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By Sean Walsh Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with a report claiming they are 'working to finalise' a deal. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a striker this transfer window, with Rasmus Hojlund now their only natural option at centre forward following the expiration of Anthony Martial's contract. 90min revealed in January that United were among the teams keeping tabs on Zirkzee, who at the time was midway through an impressive Bologna campaign that ended with them sealing Champions League qualification. Since then, United have stepped up their interest and h...
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