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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed there is enough interest to launch the Super League next season as he named clubs who have already confirmed their desire to join. In the face of widespread criticism of the initial plans back in 2021, Premier League sides have firmly distanced themselves from the proposed breakaway competition, but those behind the group have received fresh motivation with a court ruling that FIFA and UEFA cannot punish clubs who wish to join. The co-founder of the group behind the Super League, A22, recently suggested around 20 teams had approved the idea of joining, and Laporta has now gone as far as to name the clubs in question. "In addition to Barca and Real Madrid, there would be the Italians: Inter, AC Milan, Napoli and Roma," Laporta told RAC1 . "Also French teams, such as Marseille, and the three Portuguese: Sporting CP, Benfica and Porto, who would be delighted to come. "Then there are the Dutch teams, Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV...

Leny Yoro is currently plying his trade with Lille OSC in Ligue 1, and as reported by RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, is on the radar of some of Europe’s heavyweights, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The France U21 international, who is only 18, has become a key part of Lille’s defence this season, playing 17 times in Ligue 1 and scoring twice. RMC Sport report that the player has a contract extension offer but he is unlikely to accept it. ❗️Le PSG a tenté de réactiver la piste Leny Yoro mais Lille veut le garder cet hiver 🇫🇷💫 🔹LY a une proposition du LOSC (+1) mais la tendance n’est pas à une prolongation 🔹Bayern, MU et Real Madrid se sont renseignés 🔹Le Francais est désormais représenté par Jorge Mendes pic.twitter.com/RuQ5IMa0ZA — Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) January 16, 2024 Represented by Mendes The talented centre-back’s current deal with Lille runs until 30 June 2025, and although he is unlikel...

The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) , with 24 countries gearing up for an exciting winter tournament. Scheduled to kick off on 13 January 2024, and culminate with the final on 11 February , AFCON promises intense com Pet ition and showcases the Football ing talent from across the African continent. Notably, a significant contingent of Premier League players is expected to participate, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the event, and concerns for some clubs and fans. Which Premier League teams could be most/least affected? In October the AFCON 2023 draw for the group stage of the 2023 AFCON took place in the Ivorian capital Abidjan and it was Group C that caught many an eye as reigning champions Senegal were pitted along with Cameroon, Guinea and Gambia. But away from the individual nations worrying about their opposition in the tournament, clubs around the world were starting to ponder time without their African stars. The groups are...

The Premier League 's festive schedule certainly isn't for the faint-hearted. The winter 2022 World Cup meant the usual Christmas mayhem was reduced, but the chaos is back with a vengeance in 2023. The games will roll around at an unrelenting rate at an incredibly crucial period in the Premier League season. It's the time where campaigns could be defined. A string of positive results may set a side up for a productive second half to the season, while a form slump could have the opposite effect. Thus, the Premier League's scheduling plays an important role. If there's ever a time when you want a couple of light home fixtures with a comfortable rest between each, it's over the festive period. 90min has assessed which Premier League side has the toughest Christmas schedule by taking into account the quality of their opposition, the distance they have to travel and the number of hours between matches. So, let's see who's been hard done by, and those who ha...

Shakhtar Donetsk midfield starlet Georgiy Sudakov is emerging as a player of interest to a host of leading clubs in the Premier League and across Europe, 90min understands. The 21-year-old has come through Shakhtar's youth academy like Chelsea winger Mhykailo Mudryk and is now one of their key players following a breakthrough campaign in 2022/23. Attacking midfielder Sudakov is also now a firm part of the Ukraine squad which just narrowly missed out on automatic qualification for Euro 2024. Sudakov's display for both Shakthar and Ukraine have seen him become one of the most talked about young talents in Europe and it is widely expected he will be on the move next year. Juventus, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund have been leading the chase for Sudakov and first showed an interest during the summer. But sources have now confirmed to 90min that his talents have increasingly emerged as a player of huge potential a host of rivals. 90min can reveal that in addition to Barcelona, B...

Major League Soccer has long been a home for some of Europe's superstars in the twilight days of their careers. The likes of Steven Gerrard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andrea Pirlo have all swapped Europe for the United States in years gone by, with Lionel Messi's recent Inter Miami move the most astonishing coup for MLS so far. However, Messi now finds himself with a dilemma. Inter Miami have missed out on the chance of reaching the MLS play-offs after a recent defeat to FC Cincinnati, leaving the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner out of action for approximately four months as he awaits the start of the new season at the beginning of 2024. There have been rumours linking the Argentine with a return to Europe on a short-term loan deal during the MLS off-season, with some reports even mooting a brief move to Barcelona. While a short-term loan deal looks unlikely, there are a number of top MLS talents who have made such a move in the past. David Beckham - LA Galaxy to AC Milan Beckha...