October 2020 – Page 8 – Football Flame

Month: October 2020

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Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa confident he can turn things around

Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea warms up ahead of the Carabao Cup third round match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge on September 23, 2020 in London, England. Kepa Arrizabalaga has said he's "calm and confident" that he can turn his Chelsea nightmare around. The £71 million goalkeeper has come under fire after a string of high-profile blunders and has now lost his place to Edouard Mendy, who signed from Rennes last month. Kepa, 26, hasn't started for Chelsea since a costly mistake in their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sept. 20, while he was also at fault on the Premier League season's opening weekend against Brighton. "I'm good. I feel strong, I feel confident," Kepa said in a news conference with Spain on Tuesday. "Maybe it isn't my dream situation or what I'd hope ...
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Bayern sign trio of Costa, Choupo-Moting and Saar

Douglas Costa of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy on 27 September 2020. Bayern Munich made a trio of transfer deadline day signings on Monday led by Juventus winger Douglas Costa and Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting from Paris Saint-Germain. Both signed one-year contracts while the European champions also boosted their defensive options by adding French right-back Bouna Sarr to their ranks on a four-year deal. Bayern had already completed the transfer of Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca on a five-year contract over the weekend. Saar made 181 appearances for Marseille, including in the 2018 Europa League final, which the French club lost to Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old said it was a "dream come true" ...
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AC Milan defender Diego Laxalt joins Celtic on loan

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2020/07/24: Diego Laxalt of AC Milan in action during the Serie A football match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC. The match ended in a 1-1 tie. Celtic have confirmed the signing of AC Milan wing-back Diego Laxalt on a one-year loan. The Uruguay internationalist is Neil Lennon's sixth summer signing after permanent deals were concluded for Albian Ajeti, David Turnbull and Vasilis Barkas, while Shane Duffy and Moi Elyounoussi joined on loan from Brighton and Southampton respectively. The 27-year-old spent the first half of last season on loan at Bologna and made six appearances for the Rossoneri after returning to Milan, most of them via the substitute's bench. There will be one familiar face in the Parkhead dressing room for Laxalt, who play...
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Cavani joins Manchester United on deadline day

Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrates its two hundredths goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girondins Bordeaux at Parc des Princes on February 23, 2020 in Paris, France. Manchester United swooped for Edinson Cavani among four signings on Monday, but Arsenal completed the biggest deal of transfer deadline day with the arrival of midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid. United were under the spotlight to respond to a humiliating 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. Dutch international midfielder Donny van de Beek had been the only addition to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's squad prior to Monday's arrival of Cavani, Alex Telles, Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellistri. Cavani, 33, has been a free agent since leaving Paris ...
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Walcott: ‘I will probably cry, I bet, when I first play’

Theo Walcott of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on October 03, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Theo Walcott admitted he would “probably cry” when he puts on a Southampton shirt for the first time in almost 15 years and added: “It’s in my heart.” The 31-year-old penned an emotional return to St Mary’s on transfer deadline day, agreeing a season-long loan deal from Everton. Walcott became the youngest first-team player ever to feature for Southampton when he made his debut in August 2005, at only 16 years and 143 days, before having such an impact that it prompted Arsenal to sign him in January 2006. He would go on to play for 12 years at Emirates Stadium, making 397 appearances, scoring 108 goals and twic...
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Paris Saint-Germain sign Rafinha from Barcelona

Rafa Alcantara 'Rafinha' of Celta de Vigo(loan) in action during the Liga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Levante UD at Abanca Balaidos Stadium on July 16, 2020 in Vigo, Spain. Rafinha has joined reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona. The 27-year-old made 29 appearances on loan at Celta Vigo last season after winning four La Liga titles at Camp Nou. The midfielder's contract was due to expire next summer and he had not made an appearance under new Barca coach Ronald Koeman this season. Brazil international Rafinha is the brother of recent Liverpool signing Thiago Alcantara and came through the Catalans' youth system to make his senior debut in 2014. He was an unused sub as Barca lifted the 2015 Champions League title and he had further loan spells at...
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Chelsea midfielder completes Serie A return as Napoli secure loan deal

Tiemoue Bakayoko #6 of Monaco(loan) during the Nimes V Monaco, French Ligue 1, regular season match at Stade des Costieres on February 1st 2020, Nimes, France. Napoli have completed the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko of Chelsea, who has joined the Serie A outfit on a season-long loan deal. Tiemoue Bakayoko is set for yet another loan spell as the midfielder finds a temporary new home at Napoli. The Chelsea star has penned a season long-loan deal with the Serie A outfit, becoming the third major signing for the club, after Leonardo Candellone and striker Victor Osimhen. For Chelsea, Bakayoko’s departure is a part of the club’s massive overhaul under Frank Lampard this summer, with the Blues having already spent almost €250 million this summer.  The midfielder becomes the 11th pl...
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Spurs set to bid for Swansea’s Rodon

Rodon of Swansea City in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Swansea City and Millwall at the Liberty Stadium on October 03, 2020 in Swansea, Wales. Swansea City are expecting an offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Wales defender Joe Rodon. Spurs are looking to sign a centre-back in this transfer window and are interested in the 22-year-old. Swansea are likely to be looking for a bid of around £18-20m before agreeing to sell their prize asset. Tottenham had been considering a loan move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger and have been linked with Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar. Spurs are looking for centre back to complete their transfer business after the departure of Jan Vertonghen who joined Benfica when his contract expired at the end of last season, while Jua...
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Report: Watford keen to bring Mario Balotelli back to English football

Mario Balotelli of Brescia Calcio in action during the Serie A match between Juventus Fc and Brescia Calcio. Juventus Fc wins 2-0 over Brescia Calcio. Championship side Watford are interested in bringing Brescia striker Mario Balotelli back to English football, according to a report. The Italy international spent a combined four seasons playing for Manchester City and Liverpool, winning the Premier League title with the former in 2012. Balotelli currently plies his trade for Brescia but is looking for a move away following the club's relegation to Serie B last season. The Daily Mail claims that Watford may now offer the 30-year-old a route out of the Stadio Mario Rigamonti before the transfer window closes on Monday night. However, the Hornets also face competition from Genoa,...
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Arsenal Plan Thomas Partey Medical In Madrid

Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the La Liga Santader match between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 3, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Arsenal are making preparations for a medical for Thomas Partey after they told the midfielder’s camp that they will pay the €50m release clause to snare him away from Atletico Madrid, according to The Athletic. The Gunners have left it late to make a decision on Thomas, but they are making a move to take him to the Emirates on deadline day. Arsenal are now attempting to push through a transfer for the midfielder with only hours left in the window and are racing against time to get it done. It has been claimed that the Gunners have touched base with the 25-year-old midfielder’s...
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West Brom have much to learn but Premier League is no school – Bilic

Slaven Bilic of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between Southampton and West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Southampton, England. West Bromwich Albion must learn to show more determination and a better mentality, manager Slaven Bilic has said, after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Southampton pushed his promoted side closer to the Premier League relegation zone. “You have to learn, but this is not a school,” Bilic, whose winless side are 17th with one point from four games, told the BBC. “You have to be competitive and do your best. We have to do more and show more determination, and show a better mentality than we have shown in the first few games ... today it was absolutely lacking. “Southampton were better in everything. I know the guys...
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Wayne Rooney urges Man United to spend £100m on signing 27-year-old

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur battles for possession with Eric Bailly of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 04, 2020 in Manchester, England. Wayne Rooney says Manchester United should make a big money move to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham rather than Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils have been constantly linked with a move to bring Sancho to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund this summer but a deal has so far not materialised. With the summer transfer window set to close on Monday at 23:00 BST in the Premier League, time is running out for the Red Devils to strengthen their squad. Despite Manchester United having been relentlessly linked with Sancho this summer, former Red Devils star Rooney ...
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Watkins hat-trick as Villa humble Liverpool 7-2

Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa walks off at full time with the match ball after his perfect hat trick past a dejected Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp the manager / head coach of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on October 4, 2020 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. A sensational first-half hat-trick from Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa to a stunning 7-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday to end the champions' 100 percent start to the season in extraordinary fashion.  Liverpool started badly at Villa Park as a poor pass from Adrian – deputizing for Alisson in goal for the visitors after the Brazilian picked up a shoulder injury – gifted Watkins the opener in the fourth minute.  If there was an element of ...
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PSG sign Kean on loan from Everton

Moise Kean of Everton looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Everton and Salford City at Goodison Park on September 16, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Paris Saint-Germain have signed Italy international Moise Kean on loan from Premier League club Everton, the French champions announced on Sunday. In a statement, PSG said Kean had arrived on a loan deal until 30 June next year which has no option to buy. “I am delighted to join such an ambitious club with such a strong reputation in my country,” striker Kean told the club’s website. “I look forward to playing alongside some of the best players in the world.” Kean, 20, arrives in the French capital after a poor debut season at Everton in which he scored just two goals in 31 Premier League matches for the Toffees. ...
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LALIGA

Barca drop points as win over Levante takes Madrid top

10 Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona and 20 Diego Carlos of Sevilla FC of Sevilla FC during La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC behind closed doors due to Coronavirus at Camp Nou Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. FC Barcelona dropped its first points of the season when it was held to a 1-1 draw in the Camp Nou Stadium by Sevilla on Sunday night. Sevilla opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Luuk de Jong fired home with his left foot after Barca failed to deal with a corner, but Barca levelled barely a minute later when Jesus Navas was unable to clear Jordi Alba's ball into the area, allowing Coutinho to pick his spot. The first 45 minutes were entertaining, but after the break Barca began to look fatigued.  Ronald Koeman made several changes, brin...
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SERIE A

Napoli fail to turn up for Juventus game after virus row

Cristiano Ronaldo and Roberto Baronio of Juventus arrives at the stadium prior to the Serie A match between Juventus and SSC Napoli at Allianz Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Turin, Italy. Napoli failed to turn up for their Serie A clash against Juventus on Sunday after a coronavirus row involving both clubs and health and football authorities. Gennaro Gattuso's side were not present at Juve's Allianz Stadium for the game's 19:45 GMT kick-off. They were in isolation on the instructions of the regional health authorities of the Campania region which hosts the city of Naples after midfielders Eljif Elmas and Piotr Zielinski both tested positive during the week. Napoli, who had won both their Serie A matches so far this season, risk forfeiting the game 3-0. Club president Aurelio ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Lewandowski scores FOUR as Bayern beat Hertha in thriller

Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich celebrates with Corentin Tolisso after scoring his team's fourth goal from the penalty spot to complete his hat-trick during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Hertha BSC at Allianz Arena on October 04, 2020 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich somehow managed to secure a 4-3 victory over Hertha Berlin after incredible late drama at the Allianz Arena. After letting a two-goal lead slip in the second half, they scored a late penalty to hold off the visitors, who themselves netted a late equaliser after a third goal for the hosts. Bayern struggled to find their typical intensity, despite carving out the better opportunities. Robert Lewandowski saw a shot saved by Hertha goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow. Lewandowski broke the deadlock f...
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Kane, Son run riot as Spurs hit 10-Man United for six at Old Trafford

Serge Aurier of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides fifth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 04, 2020 in Manchester, England. Harry Kane and Heung-min Sonran riot as Tottenham thrashed 10-man Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford to cap off a frantic but fantastic week. It looked a difficult afternoon ahead for the visitors after Bruno Fernandes scored from the spot after just two minutes, but goals from Tanguy Ndombele, Kane and Son all-but handed Spurs victory before half-time, aided by a controversial Anthony Martial red card. The visitors responded emphatically and immediately found themselves level as Tanguy Ndomebele capitalised on a careless mix-up between Harry Maguir...
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Zidane: “Courtois saved us, we’ll try to ensure he suffers less in the future”

Zinedine Zidane, Head Coach of Real Madrid gives his team instructions during the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and Real Madrid at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Valencia, Spain. Real Madrid have moved on to 10 points, going top of LaLiga Santander. Zinedine Zidane is content with what he has seen from his team so far, even if Los Blancos conceded some good chances to Levante during Sunday’s 2-0 victory. Summarising the match, Zidane said: “Our opponents had good moments. We had a good first half and started the second half well too, when we could have scored a second or third to make it a different kind of match. We did manage to get that second goal at the end. It was a game where we had to suffer at points, but that’s what you have to do. They had cha...
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Saka on target as Arsenal move fourth with win over Sheff Utd

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 04, 2020 in London, England. Goals from Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe set Arsenal on course for a 2-1 win over Sheffield United which moved them into fourth in the Premier League. After receiving his first call up to the England squad, Saka capped an amazing week by breaking the deadlock in the 61st-minute with a confident header. Substitute Pepe doubled Arsenal's advantage less than four minutes later to give Mikel Arteta's side breathing space in the game. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang produced the only moment of quality in the first half, with his dipping shot from all of 30 yards forcing a fine save from Aaron Rams...
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