Izabelle França

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Articles

Shocking farewell plan could finally unite Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

Carlos Tévez teases a legendary match idea that could shake the soccer worldCarlos Tévez has collected titles, strong words, and a straight connection with idols who transcended generations. Today, off the pitch, Carlitos is warming up what could be his grand final role as a hero: a farewell game with a stellar squad, at La Bombonera, and the bold challenge of assembling Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the same team. Sounds over-the-top? Maybe. But from Tévez, expectation turns into skepticism.
MLS club targets European icon after 10-year Premier League run

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

Chicago Fire open talks with Man City legend in bold bid to reshape the clubIt's official. MLS has Kevin De Bruyne on its radar. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chicago Fire laid its cards on the table, made a presentation, and jumped headfirst into contention for the midfielder who shaped an era at Manchester City. The timing may be off at first glance, but look again, and it is ideal, for the club, the league, and maybe even the player himself.
Lyon’s brutal knockout curse resurfaces before crucial United clash

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

They've never advanced after a home draw in EuropeTwo each, a nail-biting conclusion, and a Europa League semifinal spot hanging in the balance. Manchester United host Lyon at Old Trafford with the challenge of turning their European match into a real blessing, while the French visit with the strength and courage they have shown in the first leg. That game had it all the hallmarks of a true European classic: comebacks, retorts, and drama right to the final second.
Tottenham face brutal test in Germany after haunting Europa stat

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

Tottenham has failed too often in Germany, but now have no room for errorNothing's been solved. That's where we stand heading into the second leg between Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League quarterfinals. The 1-1 draw in England left everything the way things started, but now there's a little extra kick to it: pressure. And that pressure seems to impact both sides in different ways. Tottenham hosted the match and couldn't get the scoreboard to acknowledge their work.
Is this the end of Bayern’s European power? Inter Milan think so

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

A depleted Bayern face an Inter side unbeaten at home and full of confidenceInter Milan enters the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals with a lead that, in practice, feels heavier than it looks: a 2-1 win at the Allianz Arena. Now, the scene shifts to San Siro, where Simone Inzaghi’s team will try to turn that lead into a ticket to the semifinals, backed by a crowd that knows exactly what a night like this means.
If Arsenal pull this off at Real Madrid, history will be made

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

The Gunners are 90 minutes away from something no one has ever done to MadridReal Madrid will host Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu in a scenario that demands everything. The 3-0 lead built by the English side in the first leg — and not just the score, but the display as well — forces the Spaniards to accomplish something that is as unusual as it is intimidating: a four-goal victory if they are to stay in the Champions League.
Aston Villa sets the trap as PSG tries to escape another Champions scare

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

The French side holds the lead, but Emery’s Villa wants more than just a good showAston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain meet again this Tuesday, and the atmosphere is far from jolly. On the one side, a PSG that built a 3-1 lead in the first leg and arrives at Villa Park with the situation under control. On the other, a Villa that doesn't back down but is aware of what it has to do: win by at least two goals and survive possible extra time. If the total is equal, the tie is broken on penalties.
Dortmund’s miracle mission begins where Barcelona once collapsed

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

Barcelona arrives confident, but the ghosts of 2017 still echo in the Champions airBorussia Dortmund has the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals awaiting with the weight of a mission that's statistically unlikely, historically infuriating, and emotionally draining. Barcelona won the first leg 4-0, and they arrive at Signal Iduna Park with the understanding that they can lose by as many as three goals and still win through.
Gotham FC silences Courage with shock win and Purce's epic comeback

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

Esther breaks loose, Reale scores her first, and Gotham finally turns stats into goalsGotham FC notched its first 2025 NWSL win in emphatic style. At Sports Illustrated Stadium, the team beat the North Carolina Courage by 3-1 and put an end to a disappointing start to the season. The club was already showing promising signs in the previous rounds, creating chances, generating volume, but not converting them into goals and wins. That did not shift against the Courage.
Columbus Crew stuns MLS again with shocking comeback and silent takeover

1 week ago | playingfor90.com | Izabelle França

They lost a star, stayed unbeaten and now lead the EastColumbus Crew showed, with a solid performance on the road, that it remains one of the most consistent teams in the 2025 MLS season. The 2-1 comeback win over St. Louis CITY SC came with personality and grit, extending the team’s unbeaten streak to eight games. The result puts the club back on top of the Eastern Conference with 18 points, tied with Inter Miami CF, as the only two undefeated teams so far.