Author: Akshat Mehrish

Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp was the hero for Eintracht Frankfurt, with his important saves in extra time and later, the penalty shootout, as the Bundesliga side beat Rangers to win the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League – their first European cup win in 42 years. Rafael Santos Borre’s winning spot-kick brought a European cup back to Frankfurt for the first time since 1980, sparking wild celebrations in Seville, where Die Adler beat Scottish champions Rangers to lift the trophy and back home in the old town square. During their run-in, Oliver Glasner’s men had beaten Barcelona and West Ham United, and their dominant display during the early stages of the final at…

Todd Boehly and his consortium’s takeover of Chelsea FC remains on track despite reports earlier this week claiming a major hitch in the deal. The soon-to-be owner of Chelsea, and his co-owners, have also received the all-clear from the Premier League. After another set of nervy days for the Chelsea faithful, the news about the impending takeover of the club is positive again. Rumors emerged earlier this week that the takeover process involving a consortium of investors is under the threat of falling apart due to disagreements between the UK government and Roman Abramovich regarding some key issues – but…

Barcelona are set for a busy summer again with several key incomings and outgoings expected. Club president Joan Laporta spoke to the media recently, giving updates on some of the players linked with, and away from, the club. Barcelona president Joan Laporta gave updates and hints on the futures of several players – linked with transfers in and out. He spoke on Barcelona’s links with Robert Lewandowski, the impending exit of Ousmane Dembele, and Frenkie de Jong’s rumored switch to Manchester United, among other things.  On Lewandowski, the Barca president reiterated his club’s economic situation is difficult but claimed that…

Ilkay Gundogan’s name has been added to Manchester City’s list of potential departures this summer with the German granted permission to seek an exit from the club. His current City deal expires next summer. Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has been granted permission by his club to seek a move elsewhere this summer, says 90min. The German midfielder, who signed for the Citizens from Borussia Dortmund in 2016, has had his share of minutes slashed down after the arrival of Jack Grealish, and could leave the club, a year before his contract is up, in the coming months. Gundogan is…

Injuries and fatigue forced Jurgen Klopp into making wholesale changes to his first team for Liverpool’s penultimate game of the season at Southampton. The Reds fell behind early but came from behind to beat the Saints – and drag the title race to the final day. None of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, or Andrew Robertson started the game, with the former three omitted from the squad entirely. It looked, if only for a moment, as if Klopp’s decision to make wholesale changes would derail Liverpool’s title bid – a loss against the Saints would’ve handed the title to table-toppers Manchester City. The home side…

Chelsea have joined FC Barcelona in the race for Bayern Munich’s wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski. The Pole will leave the Bavarians – either this summer or the next – after opting to run down his deal. The forward will leave the club this summer or the next. The 33-year-old has decided not to renew his deal with the Bavarians, which runs out in 2023, leaving the club with a decision to make: do they sell him immediately for compensation, or do they wait another year and risk losing him for free?  In a recent interview, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic…

Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus this summer; the Argentine confirmed his departure a day before the Bianconeri played Lazio in the league. Meanwhile, he is likely to be replaced by compatriot Angel di Maria, who is closing in on a short-term deal. Paulo Dybala had confirmed his Juventus exit a day ahead of the Bianconeri’s league fixture against Lazio, but that did not prevent the Argentine from breaking down in front of a rousing home support – one which was also bidding farewell to their legendary captain Giorgio Chiellini – when his number flashed up on the board with ten…

A 2-0 loss at St James’ Park coming into the match on the back of two successive defeats all but killed Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League qualification hopes. Back-to-back defeats against rivals Tottenham and Newcastle United have virtually extinguished Arsenal’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season. The Gunners’ latest collapse took place on Monday night at St James’ Park against a Newcastle side that had lost two on the bounce. As such, they need a win against Everton and Spurs to drop points against an already-relegated Norwich City to seal a top-four spot on the final day of the season.  https://twitter.com/GaryLineker/status/1526304938103537666 The Magpies came out…

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is coming to an end. The player himself claims that he has almost made a decision regarding his future – the expectation is that he starts next season in Madrid rather than Paris. Mbappe was named Ligue 1’s player of the season for a third year running after helping his side reclaim the French crown, but, while collecting his award at the ceremony, the forward hinted that his stay at Paris Saint Germain might be coming to an end. Linked with Real Madrid since last summer – when Los Blancos submitted a 200 million euros…

The Serie A race has gone down to the wire, with both AC Milan and Inter Milan still within mathematical distance of the championship. The advantage rests with the Rossoneri, though, following their 2-0 win over Atalanta on the penultimate matchday of the 2021/22 season. A point on the final day against Sassuolo would ensure a first league title for the red half of Milan since the 2010/11 season. It was in the earlier of the two kick-offs that Milan faced Atalanta. Welcomed by a raucous San Siro, both sides took time to settle into the match during what turned out…