July 2021 – Football Flame
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Month: July 2021

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Brazil to face Mexico in Olympic semis; Spain secure dramatic win

Matheus Cunha #9 of Team Brazil celebrates with Richarlison #10 after scoring their side's first goal during the Men's Quarter Final between Brazil and Egypt on day eight of the Tokyo Olympic Games at Saitama Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Saitama, Japan.Brazil's men moved within two wins of back-to-back Olympic golds by beating Egypt 1-0 at Tokyo 2020.A first-half strike from Matheus Cunha put the defending champions through to the semi-finals, where they will face Mexico on Tuesday.Japan will meet Spain in the other last-four match.The hosts beat New Zealand 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, while Spain came from the brink of elimination to beat Ivory Coast 5-2 after extra time.When Max Gradel put Ivory Coast 2-1 ahead in the first minute of added time at the end of the 90 minutes, they lo...
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Lautaro Martinez’s stance on Arsenal transfer as striker has change of heart

Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and FC Crotone at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 03, 2021 in Milan, Italy.Lautaro Martinez is reportedly open to a move to Arsenal this summer as the striker's future at Inter Milan has been thrown in doubt.The Gunners are looking to add a striker to their ranks during the transfer window with Tammy Abraham and Martinez the two standout candidates.Mikel Arteta's men have made an enquiry about the Argentinian forward with the Serie A club open to selling their prized asset if their £77million valuation is met.And The Athletic claim that the 23-year-old would be interested in a switch to the Emirates in what would be a 'straightforward' deal if Arsenal can ag...
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Arsenal to offer New Deal to Granit Xhaka

Granit Xhaka of Switzerland poses for a photograph with their Heineken "Star of the Match" award after the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between France and Switzerland at National Arena on June 28, 2021 in Bucharest, Romania.Arsenal are prepared to offer Granit Xhaka a new contract after Roma failed to put in an acceptable offer for him, according to The Athletic.The midfielder’s future at Arsenal has been under the scanner all summer due to serious interest shown by Roma.Jose Mourinho wants Xhaka at the Stadio Olimpico next season and the Serie A giants have been pushing to land the Swiss international this summer.The 28-year-old has also agreed on personal terms with Roma and is keen on the move but for the moment the Giallorossi are yet to table a bid that would convince...
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Manchester City edge closer to completing deal for Jack Grealish

Jack Grealish of England poses during the official UEFA Euro 2020 media access day at St George's Park Futsal Arena on June 08, 2021 in Burton upon Trent, England.Manchester City are edging closer towards a deal for Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Premier League champions are now in direct negotiations with Villa for the England international, with a decision on his future to be made in the coming days.Several reports, including from The Athletic, suggest that a deal to bring Grealish to the Etihad Stadium is at an advanced stage. City have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old. Grealish is one of their main targets this summer, alongside Tottenham striker Harry Kane.  Grealish’s reputation has risen since Aston Villa’s return to the Premier ...
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Alphonse Areola: West Ham sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper on loan

Alphonse Areola of France poses for a potrait at the team hotel during the official FIFA World Cup 2018 portrait session at on June 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.West Ham have completed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on loan.The 28-year-old moves to east London on an initial season-long deal, with the option to make the transfer permanent in the summer of 2022.Areola spent last season on loan at Fulham, making 36 appearances in the Premier League.Areola said: “I’m happy. For me it was the best opportunity to sign for this Club, to sign for West Ham and to try my best to help the team.“West Ham did a big season last year. Obviously we have the Europa League and the Premier League and the two cups, so it will be a tough season and a long season but I think we’re g...
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic: Richarlison sends defending champions Brazil into quarters as Germany tumble out

Richarlison #10 of Team Brazil scores their side's second goal past Mohammed Alyami #1 of Team Saudi Arabia during the Men's First Round Group D match between Saudi Arabia and Brazil on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Stadium on July 28, 2021 in Saitama, Japan.Defending champions Brazil eased through to the quarter-finals of the men's Olympic football, but 2016 silver medallists Germany are eliminated.Everton striker Richarlison scored two late goals as Brazil beat Saudi Arabia 3-1 to finish top of Group D, with Ivory Coast second after holding Germany to a 1-1 draw.In Group B, South Korea beat Honduras 6-0 to qualify as group winners.New Zealand drew 0-0 with Romania to finish second on goal difference. Brazil looked set to be held to a frustrating draw when a header ...
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Seamus Coleman: Everton skipper pens new deal

Seamus Coleman poses for a photo with manager Rafael Benitez after signing new contract with Everton on July 27, 2021 in Orlando, Florida, United States.Everton captain Seamus Coleman has penned a new one-year contract extension, keeping him at Goodison Park until the summer of 2023.✍️ | Captain Seamus Coleman has signed a one-year contract extension until the end of June 2023!  — Everton (@Everton) July 28, 2021News of a new deal for Seamus Coleman will be music to the ears of Everton fans. The right-back joined the Toffees from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for a fee of £60,000. Since, the Republic of Ireland international has gone on to make 350 appearances for the club, scoring 26 times and adding 31 assists. Coleman was appointed Everton captain in 2019, two years after the ...
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Switzerland’s Petkovic to take over at Bordeaux

Vladimir Petkovic, Head coach of Switzerland during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifying match between Bulgaria and Switzerland at Vasil Levski National Stadium on March 25, 2021 in Sofia, Bulgaria.The Swiss Football Association announced on Tuesday Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic will leave for Ligue 1 club Bordeaux after seven years in charge.Petkovic, who turns 58 in August, was born in Sarajevo and took Das Nati to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals earlier this year."Vladimir Petkovic asked the Swiss Football Association (ASF) to terminate his contract in order to take up a new challenge in French football," the ASF said."The ASF agreed to this demand and reached an agreement with the manager and his new employers, Bordeaux, to end his contract," it added. According to newspaper Su...
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USA draw with Australia in women’s Olympic football

Alex Morgan #13 of Team United States breaks away from Chloe Logarzo #6 and Tameka Yallop #13 of Team Australia during the Women's Football Group G match between United States and Australia on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan.World champions the United States were held to a goalless draw by Australia in their final group game in the women's football tournament at Tokyo 2020.They finished runners-up in Group G after Sweden beat New Zealand 2-0 to claim top spot with three wins.The USA and Sweden are through to the quarter-finals, while Australia could progress as one of the best third-placed teams.Team GB topped Group E after a 1-1 draw with Canada.The USA came into the tournament unbeaten in 44 games before losing their...
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Manchester United reach deal to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid

Raphael Varane of Real Madrid runs in the field during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Atalanta and Real Madrid at Gewiss Stadium on February 24, 2021 in Bergamo, Italy.Manchester United have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign centre-back Raphael Varane.Having completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in a £73million deal last week, the 28-year-old is set to be the next arrival.United have confirmed an agreement has been reached with Real Madrid for long-standing defensive target Varane to head to the Premier League.The Old Trafford giants said in a statement: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of French international defender and World Cup winner, Raphael Varane, s...
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Chelsea set to lose another talented youngster to Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Chelsea FC Training Session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 28, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.16-year-old Chelsea midfielder Emran Soglo is set to sign for Bayern Munich, according to TSS.TSS have been on the ball this summer when it comes to reporting on young players that are on the move, and it looks as though Emran Soglo is set to be the latest Chelsea academy star to jump ship.BOOM ? TSS has learned that Chelsea are set to lose 16-Year-Old Emran Soglo to BayernThe attacking midfielder who can play on the wing also. Has just been called up to England u17sChelsea must hate Bayern https://t.co/siR2dNbflI pic.twitter.com/PLKe9zUTPE— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout...
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Barcelona settle Neymar lawsuits

Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrates after scoring during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) round of 16 first leg football match FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 6, 2016.Barcelona said Monday they had “ended out of court in an amicable fashion” the various lawsuits with their former player Neymar.“As such, a transactional agreement between the club and the player has been signed to end the legal cases that were pending between the two parties: three claims related to labour and a civil case,” the Spanish football club said in a statement.The Brazilian superstar Neymar enjoyed a successful spell at Barca between 2013 and 2017 before joining Paris Saint-Germain for a then world record $261m.He joined Barca in 2013 and signed a new fi...
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Jack Grealish sends message to Chelsea legend John Terry after Aston Villa exit

Jack Grealish of Aston VIlla celebrates scoring their first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on December 01, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Jack Grealish bid John Terry a fond farewell after his exit from Aston Villa was confirmed. Grealish, the club captain, played with Terry at Villa Park before he returned as part of the backroom staff.Since Dean Smith took over, Villa earned promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, narrowly survived relegation before establishing themselves in 11th place last season.Terry, 40, is said to have played a big role in adding defensive stability to the Villa backline last season but has decided to pursue a career in management.Grealish was fond of the Chelsea legend – who has mad...
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Tottenham sign Bryan Gil as Erik Lamela joins Sevilla

Bryan Gil of SD Eibar celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during during the La Liga Santander match between Valencia CF and SD Eibar at Estadio Mestalla on May 16, 2021 in Valencia, Spain.Tottenham have signed Sevilla winger Bryan Gil, with Spurs midfielder Erik Lamela joining the Spanish club as part of the deal.Twenty-year-old Gil, who has agreed a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, made his Spain debut in March and is part of the squad at the Olympics.He made 14 La Liga appearances for Sevilla, all as a substitute.Argentina international Lamela, 29, joined Spurs from Roma for £25.7m in 2013. Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2021 in London, England.L...
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Fabrizio Romano delivers update on Tammy Abraham’s Chelsea FC future

Tammy Abraham of Chelsea celebrates with the Champions League Trophy during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.Arsenal have not yet made a bid for Chelsea FC striker Tammy Abraham, according to Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano.The Gunners have been credited with an interest in signing the English striker this summer as they look to strengthen their squad before the new campaign.The 23-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge has become a talking point due to the fact that he fell down the pecking order at the south west London club last term and struggled to hold down a regular starting spot.It remains to be seen what the future holds for the striker after he was left out of the club’s squad for the FA ...
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France’s Gignac hits hat-trick in Olympic thriller while champions Brazil held

Andre Pierre GIGNAC of France and Niels NKOUNKOU of France celebrate a goal during the football match in Group A between France and South Africa at Saitama Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Saitama, Japan.Andre-Pierre Gignac scored a second-half hat-trick as France came from behind three times to beat South Africa 4-3 and keep their Olympic hopes alive.Having lost their Group A opener, France looked to be heading out until former Marseille striker Gignac completed his treble from the penalty spot to level for a third time on 85 minutes, before Teji Savanier grabbed an injury-time winner.Gignac, who currently plays for Tigres in Mexico, is now top scorer in Tokyo with four goals from two matches.South Africa, whose hopes of qualifying have now been ended, led three times through second-half goals...
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Arsenal target set to undergo medical ahead of £50 million switch

Ben White of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United at American Express Community Stadium on May 01, 2021 in Brighton, England.Ben White is reportedly pencilled in for his Arsenal medical after returning to England, with the club set to announce his £50 million signing early next week.According to Daily Mail, Arsenal will announce the capture of Ben White after the defender completes his medicals and signs a contract with the club. The Gunners had already agreed on a £50 million deal with Brighton & Hove Albion a few weeks ago, but the England star was away on his holidays since the end of UEFA Euro 2020.Arsenal are preparing well for the season ahead and earned a decent 4-1 win over Millwall in a closed-...
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Leeds United lining up loan swoop for Chelsea whizkid

Conor Gallagher of Chelsea warms up ahead of the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2019 in London, England.Leeds United are reportedly keen on signing Conor Gallagher on a loan deal from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.According to a report by The Athletic, Leeds United have set their sights swooping yet another midfielder away from Chelsea in the summer transfer window. This time around, Conor Gallagher has popped up on the Whites’ radar, with only a loan move likely for the 21-year-old whizkid. Conor Gallagher is one of the brightest young players to have emanated from the Chelsea academy in recent years. However, the young midfielder is yet to make his big break in the Blues’ first-team setup, having been sent out on three differen...
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Tottenham Hotspur accept bid for Toby Alderweireld

Toby Alderweireld of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 02, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham Hotspur have accepted a bid for Toby Alderweireld from Qatari club Al-Duhail, according to Mike McGrath of the Telegraph. Spurs are looking to reshape their defence following the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo and Fabio Paratici.Al-Duhail will now need to agree personal terms with the 32-year-old defender before completing medicals ahead of a potential move to Qatar. The transfer will bring the curtain down on Alderweireld’s six-year-long association with Tottenham Hotspur. Toby Alderweireld joined Tottenham Hotspurs from Atletico Madrid in 2015. The B...
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Manchester United manager Solskjaer signs contract extension

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United acknowledge the fans following the UEFA Europa League Final between Villarreal CF and Manchester United at Gdansk Arena on May 26, 2021 in Gdansk, Poland.Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a contract extension through at least the 2023-24 season, the club said Saturday.The show of confidence in Solskjaer follows a second-place finish in the Premier League and a trip to Europa League final. The deal includes an option for 2024-25. "Ole and his staff have worked tirelessly putting the foundations in place for longterm success on the pitch," United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said. "The results of that have become increasingly visible over the past two seasons and we are all looking forward to seeing this excit...
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