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A Lionel Messi-less Barcelona started their La Liga campaign with a well-deserved 4-2 victory over Real Sociedad, even though they had to survive a late comeback horror.Ronald Koeman's men showed their hunger from the start and got their reward within 20 minutes. Memphis Depay, at its competition debut, took an assist to the opener with a beautifully whipped free kick into the box, which Gerard Pique linked to clinically to go past Alex Remiro. La Blaugrana doubled their lead in the second minute of stoppage time, when…

Harry Maguire has praised Manchester United's signings of Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho and claims that the couple's winning mentality is a "really, really exciting" opportunity for everyone at Old Trafford.The 28-year-old Varane completed the formalities for his £ 41m move from Real Madrid on Saturday, about two weeks after the Red Devils first announced that they had reached an agreement with Real Madrid for his transfer.Sancho finally completed a £ 72.9m move to United towards the end of July, about two and a half years…

As if the excitement of the All-Star Game was not enough, MLS Rivalry Week returns on Friday.For newcomers to the league, this may seem like a foreign concept. But do not be afraid; 90min is here to tell you everything you need to know.Rivalry Week offers one of the best entertainments of the regular season, and is a week-long series of games that pits MLS 'biggest rivals against each other.Whether it's a geographical rivalry like the El Trafico clash between LA Galaxy and LAFC, or the historic match between DC United and…

Recently, as we do every year, the 90mins editorial staff compiled our predictions for the 2021/22 Premier League season. At our consensus table, Manchester City still had their Premier League title - but that did not tell the whole story. Out of 90 min 12 "experts", only two had someone other than City who finished first. The two who broke rank chose Champions League holders Chelsea.This seems to indicate that we are once again waiting for a somewhat sterile Premier League title race this season. But after only 10 matches…

Tottenham got off to a perfect start to their Premier League season, with Son Heungmin's second half giving them a 1-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City. In Nuno Espirito Santos' first match with Spurs, City started the game bright with Fernandinho and Joao Cancelo both close to opening the scoring. After that, however, the home team grew into the game and limited their opponents to half chances and took out some of their own opportunities. 10 minutes after the restart, the hosts took the lead with Son tying Nathan…

Premier League owners felt beneficial during the 2020/21 season with only four managers - Jose Mourinho, Chris Wilder, Frank Lampard and Slaven Bilic - getting the sack. History suggests that there is little chance that their generosity will be repeated this season. Being a football manager - especially in England - is still a dangerous occupation and if the team does not get results, it does not take long before the head starts to roll this semester. The question is: who should be most worried about getting their marching…

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani returned to training on Wednesday after his extended summer break.The veteran striker had had a longer holiday after his partner gave birth to his fourth child earlier this summer, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær wanting to give Cavani as much time as possible to be with his family.Cavani also participated in the Copa America / Buda Mendes / Getty ImagesAfter the new signing Jadon Sancho joined the squad, Cavani was the only United player who has not yet returned, with Jonathan Shrager…

Fabio Paratici and Nuno Espirito Santo have thrown their nets far and wide as they look to strengthen Tottenham's squad this summer, with apparently no major European league outside the borders.Incomes from Serie A, La Liga and the Bundesliga are all either rumored or already confirmed, but the answer to one of their biggest problem positions - right-wing forward - may be much closer than they think.Adama Traore's ability to run in time with the ball is second to none / Ross Kinnaird / Getty ImagesAdama Traore was signed by…

Maalin walba marka uu yimaaddo garoonka tababarka, waxa lagu ridi jiray ‘ganaax lacageed’ sababtoo ah waxa uu iman jiray garoonka isaga oo xidhan ‘DHEGO’ iyo waxyaabo la mid ah, waxaanu ahaa mid ku dhibban u hoggaansamidda sharciga iyo anshaxaha looga baahan yahay.Allan Saint-Maximin oo ka mid ah ciyaartoyda ugu wanaagsan horyaalka Premier League ee soo baxday xilli ciyaareedkii hore, waxa uu Ingiriiska yimid sannadkii 2019 oo ay Newcastle United kasoo iibsatay kooxda Faransiiska ah ee Nice, waxaanu markiiba noqday halbowle…

Kooxda reer Spain ee Real Madrid ayaa lagu soo warramayaa in ay diyaar u tahay in ay fasaxdo xiddiga khadka dhexe ee Isco, kaas oo ay doonayso in uu qayb ka noqdo qorshaha ay ku doonayso laacib ka tirsan AC Milan.Sida uu qoray wargeyska kasoo baxa Spain ee Fichajes, Real Madrid ayaa dardar gelinaysa fikradda ah in ah Isco ka iibiso dhiggeeda AC Milan, inta uu furan yahay suuqa iibka ciyaartoyda ee xagaagan, laakiin ma doonayaan in kaliya ay ku dalbadaan lacag kaash ah, waxayse doonayaan laacib San Siro laga tixgeliyo in ay…