At 90 Min Extra, our purpose is to provide readers with clear, useful and responsible sports journalism.
We cover football and soccer news, match developments, transfers, teams, players, managers, competitions and other sporting stories. Our editorial approach is built around research, verification, context and transparency.
With more than 15 years of journalism experience behind the publication, we understand that publishing sports news is not simply about finding information and putting it into an article. Good reporting requires research, checking, context and an understanding of what is confirmed, what is developing and what remains uncertain.
This Editorial Policy explains how we approach our journalism.
1. Our Editorial Mission
90 Min Extra exists to help sports fans understand what is happening in football and across the wider sporting world.
Our editorial goal is to publish information that is:
- Relevant to sports fans
- Based on research
- Clear and understandable
- Responsible and properly attributed
- Updated when important information changes
- Distinct from unsupported rumours presented as fact
We aim to give readers more context than a headline alone can provide.
2. Research Comes Before Publication
We do not publish every piece of information simply because it is circulating online.
Before publishing a news story, our editorial process involves research into the subject.
Depending on the story, this may include reviewing:
- Official club statements
- League and competition announcements
- Player or manager comments
- Press conferences
- Interviews
- Official sporting records
- Publicly available information
- Established news organisations
- Relevant sports publications
- Reports from journalists and other credible sources
- Social media statements from verified or official accounts
- Other available sources relevant to the story
The amount of research required depends on the nature and importance of the story.
A straightforward official announcement may require less verification than a developing transfer report involving several competing claims.
3. We Research Before We Publish
Our general editorial process is straightforward:
Research → Assess → Cross-check → Write → Review → Publish → Update when necessary
We research the subject before writing the article.
Where practical, important claims are checked against more than one source, particularly when the information has not been officially confirmed.
We also consider the reliability of the source, the age of the information and whether circumstances may have changed.
The aim is not simply to collect information. It is to understand the story before presenting it to readers.
4. Using Research to Produce Original Journalism
Research is an important part of our work.
We may review information from multiple sources to understand an event, development or story. However, research does not mean copying another publication’s article.
Our writers use researched information to produce original editorial coverage in their own words, with appropriate context and attribution.
Where another publication or journalist is the source of a specific claim, we aim to make that clear to readers rather than presenting someone else’s reporting as our own discovery.
5. Source Evaluation
Not every source carries the same level of reliability.
When assessing information, we consider factors such as:
- Who provided the information
- Whether the source has direct knowledge of the event
- Whether the information is supported elsewhere
- Whether an official statement exists
- Whether the source has a history of reliable reporting
- Whether the information has been independently confirmed
- How recent the information is
- Whether there are conflicting reports
A widely shared social media post is not automatically treated as confirmed news simply because many people have shared it.
6. Official Information
Official sources can be particularly important when reporting developments involving clubs, leagues, competitions and players.
Where an organisation has officially confirmed something, we may use that announcement as a primary source.
Examples include:
- A club confirming a signing
- A league announcing a fixture change
- A competition confirming a disciplinary decision
- A player publicly confirming a development
- An official organisation announcing a result
Where appropriate, readers may also be directed to the original official source.
7. Breaking News
Breaking news presents different editorial challenges because information may still be developing.
When reporting a breaking story, we may publish information that is available from credible sources while clearly explaining the status of the report.
As more information becomes available, we may:
- Update the article
- Add new information
- Clarify earlier wording
- Attribute a claim more specifically
- Remove information that is found to be inaccurate
- Add an official confirmation
We do not believe that being first should come at the expense of responsible reporting.
8. Transfer News
Football transfers require particular care because negotiations can change quickly.
Our transfer coverage may include reports of:
- Interest in a player
- Negotiations
- Possible moves
- Contract discussions
- Offers
- Medicals
- Agreement between clubs
- Official transfers
We aim to make the status of a transfer clear.
A player being linked with a club is not the same as a completed transfer.
Where information comes from another journalist, publication or source, we aim to attribute the report appropriately.
9. Attribution
When a story relies on reporting or information from another source, attribution helps readers understand where the information originated.
We may use phrases such as:
- According to…
- The club said…
- The player confirmed…
- The league announced…
- Reports from…
- As first reported by…
Attribution is particularly important when information has not yet been independently confirmed.
We do not intentionally present another journalist’s original reporting as if it were independently obtained by 90 Min Extra.
10. News Versus Opinion
We recognise the difference between reporting and commentary.
News
News articles focus primarily on reporting developments, statements, events and information supported by available sources.
Analysis
Analysis examines the meaning, context or potential impact of an event.
Opinion
Opinion expresses a writer’s perspective or interpretation.
Opinion should not be presented as confirmed fact, and factual claims within opinion pieces should still be treated responsibly.
11. Headlines
We aim to write headlines that accurately represent the article.
We may use strong or engaging headlines because sports journalism is read in a fast-moving digital environment, but we do not intentionally use misleading headlines that promise something the article does not support.
A headline should give readers a reasonable understanding of what they will find in the article.
12. Rumours and Unconfirmed Information
Rumours can be part of football journalism, particularly during transfer windows.
However, we aim to distinguish rumours and reports from confirmed developments.
We do not intentionally present speculation as established fact.
When an important detail remains uncertain, the wording of the article should reflect that uncertainty.
13. Player, Manager and Club Coverage
90 Min Extra covers players, managers, clubs and sporting organisations based on their relevance to the news.
Our coverage may include positive, negative or neutral developments.
We aim to report significant allegations, disputes or controversies carefully and with appropriate attribution.
We do not intentionally publish personal information that has no legitimate relevance to a sports story.
14. Accuracy and Fact Checking
Before publication, we make reasonable efforts to check important factual details.
Depending on the story, this may include checking:
- Names
- Club affiliations
- Competition names
- Match results
- Dates
- Statistics
- Transfer status
- Statements
- Quotes
- Relevant timelines
When an error is discovered, we assess the significance of the mistake and make an appropriate correction or update.
15. Corrections
Accuracy matters even after an article has been published.
If we identify a meaningful factual error, we may correct the article rather than leaving known inaccurate information online.
Corrections may involve:
- Changing an incorrect fact
- Clarifying confusing wording
- Updating outdated information
- Adding important context
- Removing information that cannot be supported
For significant corrections, we may explain the change within the article where appropriate.
Readers can report potential errors to:
Our separate Corrections Policy provides additional information about this process.
16. Updating Published Articles
An article does not necessarily remain unchanged after publication.
Sports stories can develop quickly, so we may update an article when:
- A club releases a statement
- A player provides clarification
- A transfer changes status
- A fixture is changed
- New verified information becomes available
- An earlier report requires clarification
- A significant development changes the story
Updates are made to keep the information useful and accurate for readers.
17. Sources and Confidential Information
Journalists may sometimes receive information from people who do not wish to be publicly identified.
Where appropriate, information may be attributed to a source without publicly identifying that individual.
However, anonymous information is not automatically treated as confirmed simply because the source is confidential.
We consider the reliability and relevance of the information before deciding whether it should be published.
18. Social Media as a Source
Social media can provide useful information during live sporting events and breaking news situations.
However, social media content is assessed carefully.
An account being popular does not automatically make its information reliable.
Where possible, important claims from social media are checked against official statements or other credible sources before being presented as established information.
19. Quotes
When we use quotations in our reporting, we aim to preserve the meaning of what was actually said.
Quotes may come from:
- Press conferences
- Interviews
- Official statements
- Public appearances
- Verified social media accounts
- Other legitimate public sources
We do not intentionally alter a quote in a way that changes its meaning.
Where necessary, surrounding context may be provided so readers can understand the statement accurately.
20. Artificial Intelligence and Editorial Content
Technology may be used as part of the research, editing or production process where appropriate.
However, technology does not replace editorial responsibility.
Any information used in a published article remains subject to our normal editorial expectations regarding accuracy, relevance, sourcing and review.
We do not treat automatically generated information as a substitute for research or editorial judgement.
The responsibility for published content remains with the relevant editorial team and contributors.
21. Originality
90 Min Extra aims to produce original editorial work.
Our journalists may research the same public event covered by many other publications. That is a normal part of news reporting.
However, our articles are written independently and are not intended to reproduce another publication’s article.
Where another journalist or publication has broken or reported a specific development, appropriate attribution may be provided.
22. Conflicts of Interest
Editorial decisions should be based on the news value and relevance of a story.
Where a potential conflict of interest could materially affect the credibility of coverage, it should be considered before publication.
Editorial content should not be presented as independent reporting when a commercial relationship would reasonably affect how readers understand the material.
23. Advertising and Editorial Independence
Advertising and commercial arrangements should remain distinct from editorial decisions.
The presence of advertising on 90 Min Extra does not determine which football clubs, players, competitions or sporting stories receive editorial coverage.
Editorial decisions are made based on relevance, news value and reader interest.
24. Respect for Privacy
Being a public figure does not mean every detail of a person’s private life is relevant to sports journalism.
We aim to avoid publishing unnecessary personal information that has no legitimate connection to a story.
Coverage of players, managers and other public figures should remain relevant to the sporting subject being reported.
25. Sensitive and Serious Stories
Stories involving serious allegations, legal disputes, personal tragedies, injuries or other sensitive matters require additional care.
Where relevant, we aim to:
- Attribute claims clearly
- Avoid presenting allegations as proven facts
- Provide appropriate context
- Use careful language
- Rely on credible sources
- Update coverage when significant new information becomes available
26. Editorial Responsibility
The publication of an article represents an editorial decision to present the information as relevant to our audience.
That does not mean every prediction, rumour, opinion or reported claim is guaranteed to become true.
Our responsibility is to report what can reasonably be established, explain uncertainty where it exists and update the story when the facts change.
27. Reader Feedback
Readers are an important part of responsible journalism.
If you believe we have:
- Published inaccurate information
- Misrepresented a statement
- Failed to provide important context
- Incorrectly described a sporting development
- Used information that requires clarification
you can contact our editorial team.
Editorial Contact:
Email: Contact@90minextra.com
Phone: +1 822-982-0383
Please include the relevant article URL or title and explain the issue clearly.
28. Our Commitment
Sports journalism moves quickly, but speed should not remove the need for research.
At 90 Min Extra, we aim to research stories before publication, assess the reliability of available information, cross-check important claims where practical, attribute reporting appropriately and update our coverage when the facts develop.
Our goal is straightforward:
Research the story. Check the information. Give readers context. Be clear about what is known and what is still developing. Correct significant errors when they occur.
That is the editorial standard we aim to maintain across 90 Min Extra.
90 Min Extra
Independent Sports Journalism & News
Contact Person: Steve
Email: Contact@90minextra.com
Phone: +1 822-982-0383
Address: 3580 Florida 8, Miramar, Florida, 33023, United States