August 2021 – Football Flame

Month: August 2021

TRANSFERS

Chelsea will make one last bid to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde says transfer expert

Jules Kounde of Sevilla FC during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe v Sevilla at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on August 23, 2021 in Getafte Spain.With the summer transfer window closing on Tuesday, there’s still time for Chelsea to delve into the market and make some last-minute additions.Never short of players being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, Marina Granovskaia has her work cutout if she is to complete any incoming transfers.There also may be some outgoings with a few fringe players still being courted by various clubs around Europe.With Kurt Zouma completing a move to West Ham, the Blues are a defender light for the season and time is running out for a replacement to arrive.One defender who has had his name linked non-stop to Stamford Bridge is Sevilla’s Jules Kounde.T...
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Man United target Eduardo Camavinga ‘will sign for Real Madrid on as Rennes accept a £27m bid’

Rennes' French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga runs with the ball during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais (Rennes) and RC Lens at The Roazhon Park Stadium in Rennes, northern France on August 8, 2021.Eduardo Camavinga is reportedly set to seal a deadline day move to Real Madrid after the LaLiga club had a £27million bid plus add-ons accpeted by Rennes. Camavinga, who has also had interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, is out of contract at the end of the season and Real look to have won the race for the highly rated 18-year-old.According to Italian football journalist , Camavinga completed a medical with the Spanish side on Monday evening after choosing Real over the Red Devils.Rennes have kept the Camavinga out of their starting line-up for their last...
TRANSFERS

Kylian Mbappe’s stunning transfer to Real Madrid ‘called off’ as talks with PSG end

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between FC Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Arena on April 07, 2021 in Munich, Germany.After all of the talk, the potential of the most expensive transfer of the summer, the ‘tic tac’ from El Chiringuito, Real Madrid have pulled out of a deal to sign Kylian Mbappe, according to RMC Sport. The news comes as a slight surprise given the player’s clear desire to make his dream come true by landing a move to the Bernabeu, but, the fact is, Madrid were priced out of a move, with a demand of €200 million reported earlier.In one year, Florentino Perez will take a look back at the short-lived saga with much relief. There was no need to splas...
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Bayern Munich announce signing of RB Leipzig midfielder Sabitzer

Newly signed Player of FC Bayern Muenchen Marcel Sabitzer poses for a photo with a jersey after his contract signing with FC Bayern Muenchen at Saebener Strasse training ground on August 30, 2021 in Munich, Germany.Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer will be reunited with former coach Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich after completing a move from RB Leipzig, the German champions announced today. The Leipzig captain, who has signed a deal up to 2025, was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Wolfsburg.“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to play for FC Bayern,” Sabitzer said in a club statement.“As a child my Bayern kit was my pride and joy — I got a new one at Christmas every year.“I’ll give everything for this club, I want to win as many matches as possible and of course c...
BUNDESLIGA

Awoniyi scores Union’s winner, Wolfsburg beats Leipzig

Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Moenchengladbach and Taiwo Awoniyi of 1.FC Union Berlin battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on August 29, 2021 in Berlin, Germany.BERLIN (AP) — Striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored a brilliant goal to help Union Berlin upset Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 for its first Bundesliga win of the season on Sunday.The 24-year-old Awoniyi, whose move on loan from Liverpool to Union was made permanent in the offseason, combined with Max Kruse to score what proved to be the winning goal in the 41st minute.“I feel good, but the most important thing is the team,” said Awoniyi, who has now scored in each of Union’s opening three games. Union drew with Bayer Leverkusen 1-1, then 2-2 ...
SERIE A

Serie A: Olivier Giroud’s brace helps AC Milan beat Cagliari; Tammy Abraham scores in Roma’s 4-0 win over Salernitana

Olivier Giroud of AC Milan takes the penalty during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 29, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Milan: Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham both got off the mark in Serie A on Sunday as the former Chelsea men helped their new teams AC Milan and Roma to comfortable victories which gave them two wins from the season's opening two fixtures.France forward Giroud, who has not been picked for Les Bleus' upcoming World Cup qualifiers, bagged a brace in a 4-1 win over Cagliari at the San Siro while Abraham scored in a 4-0 rout at promoted Salernitana.Both strikers left European champions Chelsea this summer in the search of more regular football and have got off to quick starts in Italy.Giroud has been given the number nine ...
NEWS

Messi makes Ligue 1 debut as Mbappe shines for PSG

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain (L) debut for PSG during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Reims and Paris Saint Germain at Stade Auguste Delaune on August 29, 2021 in Reims, France.Lionel Messi made his much-anticipated Ligue 1 debut for Paris St Germain on Sunday but it was Kylian Mbappe who shone as the capital club maintained their perfect start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Stade de Reims.Mbappe gave PSG a taste of what they would be missing if he left for Real Madrid, who have made bids to recruit the France striker since Messi joined on a two-year deal from Barcelona.PSG are top of the standings with a maximum 12 points.All 20,545 tickets available were sold at the Auguste Delaune stadium to see 34-year-old Messi play and the fans, who chanted the Argentina forward's nam...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Greenwood scores late Man Utd winner at Wolves

Mason Greenwood of Manchester United scores their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on August 29, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.Cristiano Ronaldo's presence was felt as Manchester United beat Wolves in their first game since announcing they had reached an agreement to re-sign the forward.Ronaldo was not at Molineux but United's travelling fans sang his name, with the Red Devils expected to confirm the arrival of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner from Juventus in the coming days for £12.8m.On the pitch, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were second-best to a lively Wolves for long periods before Mason Greenwood scored a contentious late winner.Wolves felt Ruben Neves was fouled in the build-up but the goal was allowe...
LALIGA

Depay scores Barca winner against Getafe

Getafe's Spanish defender Juan Iglesias (L) vies with Barcelona's Dutch forward Memphis Depay during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 29, 2021.Memphis Depay scored Barcelona's winner as they beat Getafe in La Liga.Sergi Roberto slid home the hosts' opener from Jordi Alba's cross after only 99 seconds.Sandro levelled for Getafe after a one-two with Carles Alena, both former Barcelona players.But Depay showed good skill from Frenkie de Jong's pass before rifling into the bottom corner after half an hour for the winner in front of about 26,000 fans.It was the first La Liga goal scored and assisted by a Dutch player since 2009.Barcelona - who brought on 17-year-old Gavi for a second-half debut - remain unbeaten ...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Tottenham maintain perfect start as Son goal sink Watford

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2021 in London, England.Son Heung-min marked his 200th Premier League appearance with the winning goal as Tottenham maintained their 100% start to the season against Watford.The result means Spurs will top the table heading into September's international break, while Watford are 12th.It also sees Nuno Espirito Santo become just the second Tottenham boss to win his first three league games in charge of the club, with the last man to accomplish that feat being Arthur Rowe in 1949.But they were made to work hard for their victory by an accomplished Watford side who were unfortunate to concede when ...