April 2022 – Page 3 – Football Flame

Month: April 2022

No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal beat Man Utd to boost top-four hopes

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores their team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England.Arsenal capped off a big week for their Champions League hopes by beating Manchester United to stay fourth in the Premier League.Nuno Tavares capitalised on some poor defending to tap in the opener before Bukayo Saka converted a penalty.Cristiano Ronaldo pulled a goal straight back on his return to the United side and Bruno Fernandes missed a second-half penalty for the visitors.But Granit Xhaka's fine strike secured Arsenal's second win in four days.
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Inter sound out move for De Paul

Rodrigo de Paul of Atletico de Madrid controls the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Granada CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on April 20, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Inter are keen to make a loan move for Rodrigo De Paul, whose start at Atletico Madrid has been a little underwhelming.The 27-year-old Argentinian midfielder joined Diego Simeone’s side from Udinese last summer in a deal worth around €35m. He signed a five-year contract and expectations were high, but things have been a little disappointing in Spain this season.As detailed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, two weeks ago Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio spoke to De Paul’s entourage to sound out a possible deal, keen to bring the Argentinian to the Lombardy capital in the summer.It’s likely th...
Read More
No Comments
UCL

Man City midfielder says Benzema ‘has what it takes’ to be the next Ballon d’Or winner

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Osasuna v Real Madrid at the Estadio El Sadar on April 20, 2022 in Pamplona Spain.On Tuesday night, the world will have its eyes fixed on the gargantuan clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City. The two European giants face off for a place in the final of the UEFA Champions League in what will be a treat to watch.The last time the two sides met, Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos had games to forget. The former had two errors directly leading to goal, while the latter was sent off in the first leg.Eventually, City walked out of the game with a 4-2 win on aggregate, with two goals from Gabriel Jesus, and one each from Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne.The first leg is set to take place at the Etihad Stadium and the ...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Real Madrid reportedly reject Kylian Mbappe wage demands

Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the Ligue 1 match between Angers SCO and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Raymond Kopa on April 20, 2022 in Angers, France.Real Madrid have rejected Kylian Mbappe's wage demands ahead of a potential free transfer move from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, according to Guillem Balague.The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu at the end of the season following the expiration of his current deal in Paris, with it being widely reported that the forward is Real's primary transfer target.However, despite suggestions that an agreement had already been in place between player and club, Balague has reported that Los Blancos have rejected the latest demands from Mbappe.The journalist has suggested that Mbappe and his representatives have dem...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

Record crowd watches Barcelona Femeni thrash Woflsburg

Caroline Graham Hansen FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal with her team mates during the UEFA Women's Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and VfL Wolfsburg at Camp Nou on April 22, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona Femeni all but guaranteed their spot in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League after thrashing Wolfsburg in Camp Nou.A new world-record crowd for a women’s game at 91,648 saw Barcelona beat Wolfsburg 5-1 in the first leg.Alexia Putellas, as is often the case, scored twice with Aitana Bonmati, Caroline Graham Hansen, and Jennifer Hermoso were also on target as Barca extended their incredible winning run to 45 games in all competitions, dating back to last June.Barca broke their own attendance record in women’s football set in...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa frustration at Bertrand Traore troubles

Bertrand Traore of Aston Villa in action during a training session at Bodymoor Heath training ground on April 07, 2022 in Birmingham, England.Steven Gerrard admits Bertrand Traore’s lack of availability has become a huge frustration after the winger was again struck down by injury.Traore scored eight Premier League goals last season but has managed just 171 minutes of action this term due to a series of muscular injuries.The £19million signing from Lyon was ruled out of today’s trip to Leicester after a limping out of training on Thursday with a groin issue, with Gerrard hopeful he could be back for next weekend’s vist of Norwich.The Villa boss said: I’ve been super frustrated. I saw him in the Premier League previously and he is capable of scoring and creating.In terms of his body this se...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Former Ajax star compares new Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag to Pep Guardiola

Erik ten Hag of Ajax prior to the TOTO KNVB Cup Final match between PSV and Ajax at Stadion Feijenoord on April 17, 2022 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Former Ajax player Ronald de Boer has compared Manchester United’s new manager Erik ten Hag to Manchester City’s world-renowned boss Pep Guardiola.Ten Hag, 52, was confirmed as the new Red Devils boss on Thursday after weeks of speculation and will take charge at Old Trafford at the end of season.The Dutchman already has a great reputation after helping Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019 – knocking out Real Madrid and Juventus in the process – and he has also won two Eredivisie titles, with a third currently on the cards.De Boer, who won five league titles and the Champions League over a nine-year spell with Ajax, was full of prais...
Read More
No Comments
SERIE A

AC Milan reportedly join race for Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea FC looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, England.AC Milan have joined the race for Chelsea's out-of-form Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, according to a report.The 28-year-old has struggled for goals since returning to Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan for around £97.5m last summer, with only five being netted in 21 Premier League appearances to date.After revealing in an interview at the end of last year that he was unhappy with his situation at Chelsea, Lukaku has struggled for game time with the Champions League holders too, which has contributed to reports that the club could look to cut its losses on the striker in the summer.Former employers Inter have been heavily linked with a move ...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Aubameyang sends Barca 2nd in La Liga

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on April 21, 2022 in San Sebastian, Spain.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fired Barcelona back into second place in Spain's La Liga after a narrow victory at Real Sociedad.The former Arsenal striker's 11th goal for the club secured a 1-0 win at the Reale Seguros Stadium which leaves them 15 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.Ousmane Dembele had already hit the post when Aubameyang headed Barca into an 11th-minute lead, and Frenkie De Jong and the Gabon international both went close to a second before the break.Sociedad, with Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan on the bench, fought for a way back into the game in a tight s...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Burnley earn crucial EPL win over Saints

Connor Roberts of Burnley runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on April 21, 2022 in Burnley, England.Managerless Burnley have moved to within a point of Premier League safety as first-half goals from defenders Connor Roberts and Nathan Collins delivered a 2-0 win over Southampton.Playing their first home game since the shock sacking of Sean Dyche last Friday, Burnley breathed new life into their survival bid as they secured back-to-back home wins for the first time since December 2020.The win made it four points from six under caretaker boss Mike Jackson and was only their fourth victory in the last 25 at Turf Moor.The three points lift the Clarets to within touching distance of Everton, albeit having played a game more.The great e...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Spurs boss Conte ‘very happy’ to see Eriksen again

Christian Eriksen of Brentford warms up prior to the Premier League match between Watford and Brentford at Vicarage Road on April 16, 2022 in Watford, England.Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admits he will be "very happy" to see Brentford's Christian Eriksen this weekend after the Dane's brush with death.Conte signed Eriksen from Tottenham when he was in charge at Inter Milan in 2020 and the playmaker was a key figure in their Serie A title triumph.Eriksen is now at Brentford having made an incredible comeback since suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at the European Championship last year.The 30-year-old comes up against his former club for the first time on Saturday as Brentford host Tottenham in the Premier League.I'm very happy to see him play football again. In June it w...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Ronaldo thanks Liverpool fans for compassion after death of newborn son

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on April 16, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked the Anfield crowd for their show of compassion following the death of his newborn son.A fan-led minute’s applause was held during Tuesday’s Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United, which Ronaldo missed following his son’s death.Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion.Ronaldo wrote on Instagram: One world... One sport... One global family... Thanks, Anfield.Ronaldo added three hands-praying emojis alongside a video of the Anfield crowd applauding in the seventh minute - the Portuguese star’s number.The 37-year-old, who has four older ...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Alaba’s injury “not serious”, probable for Manchester City

David Alaba of Real Madrid warms up prior to the LaLiga Santander match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on April 20, 2022 in Pamplona, Spain.Real Madrid fans pushed the panic button as soon as David Alaba had to leave Wednesday’s away match against Osasuna with what appeared to be a groin injury. Alaba was seen explaining to his teammates that he had suffered a muscle injury and coach Carlo Ancelotti was forced to take the defender out of the game.However, Ancelotti himself said during the post-match press conference that he’s “optimistic” about Alaba’s physical problems and that the player “was taken out of the game as a precaution.”As of now, Alaba should be considered ‘probable’ for the first leg of the Champions League Semifinals against Manchester City a...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

PSG made to wait for Ligue 1 crown by Marseille

Kylian Mbappe of PSG, Romain Thomas of Angers during the Ligue 1 match between Angers SCO and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Raymond Kopa on April 20, 2022 in Angers, France.Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) were made to wait for their record-equalling 10th Ligue 1 crown by Marseille.PSG managed to beat Angers 3-0 away from home but a 3-2 win for Marseille in another encounter ensured their confirmation as French Champions goes on for a few more days.Goals by Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos, and Marquinhos gave the visitors a comfortable win that moved them to 77 points, leading second-placed Marseille by 15 points with five games left.Should PSG avoid defeat at the Parc des Princes against RC Lens on Saturday, they will clinch the title that puts them level on 10 with Saint-Etienne, who won their...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

Leipzig break Union hearts in German Cup

Grischa Proemel of 1.FC Union Berlin is challenged by Emil Forsberg of RB Leipzig during the DFB Cup semi final match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Union Berlin at Red Bull Arena on April 20, 2022 in Leipzig, Germany.An injury-time header from Emil Forsberg has taken RB Leipzig into the German Cup final with a tense 2-1 home win over Union Berlin.Forsberg nodded the winner two minutes into added time on Wednesday, just seconds after Angelino's drive had been cleared off the line by Timo Baumgartl.Leipzig had equalised midway through the second half with Andre Silva's penalty after Sheraldo Becker had given the visitors the lead in the first period of the semi-final.Union defended resolutely before being broken in the dying seconds by Leipzig, who will now chase their maiden title in the May...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Madrid close in on La Liga crown with win

(L-R) Aridane Hernandez of CA Osasuna , Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Osasuna v Real Madrid at the Estadio El Sadar on April 20, 2022 in Pamplona Spain.Not even an off day for Karim Benzema was enough to keep Real Madrid from moving closer to clinching the Spanish league title for the 35th time.Benzema missed two penalty kicks in the second half but Madrid went on to earn a 3-1 win at Osasuna on Wednesday night to open a 17-point lead over second-place Atletico Madrid.Atletico can no longer catch their city rivals as both teams have five games left to play, but Barcelona are 18 points back and have seven games remaining, meaning they still have a mathematical chance to catch Madrid.It was another small step toward reaching our objective, Madrid mid...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka claims he ‘had to go down’ to win late penalty in victory

Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea FC tackles Bukayo Saka of Arsenal awarding Arsenal a penalty during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, England. Bukayo Saka claimed he 'had to go down' after a tussle with Cesar Azpilicueta to win and score a late penalty in Arsenal's 4-2 triumph at Chelsea.The Gunners picked up a stunning victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, taking the lead twice in the first half through Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith-Rowe before equalisers from Timo Werner and Azpilicueta pegged them back.After the break Nketiah then added his second to edge them back in front, which looked like proving the winner until Saka netted a stoppage-time penalty to seal the three points.The latter converted from 12 yard...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton manager Frank Lampard says ‘anything is possible’ after draw with Leicester

Frank Lampard, Manager of Everton and Brendan Rogers, Manager of Leicester City look on during the Premier League match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park on April 20, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Everton manager Frank Lampard insists 'anything is possible' if his relegation-threatened side continue to show the fight which saw them grab a late point in a 1-1 draw at home to Leicester.Richarlison snatched the equaliser - his 50th for the club on his 146th appearance - in the second minute of additional time after the visitors failed to add to Harvey Barnes' fifth-minute opener.It meant the Toffees recorded unbeaten back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time since October, having beaten Manchester United last time out, and moved them four points above 18th-placed B...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

Juventus beat Fiorentina, reach Cup final

The referee Daniele Doveri discusses with Lucas Martinez Quarta of ACF Fiorentina as Juventus players Denis Zakaria, Adrien Rabiot and Federico Bernardeschi appeal for a penalty during the Coppa Italia Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Juventus FC v ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on April 20, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Juventus have set up a Coppa Italia final showdown with Inter Milan after goals from Federico Bernardeschi and Danilo earned them a 2-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final against Fiorentina.Having snatched a fortunate 1-0 victory in the first leg in Florence thanks to a last-gasp own goal, Juve set about dominating from the off in the Juventus Stadium, but they struggled to turn their possession into chances early on.Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, facing his former club,...
Read More
No Comments
SERIE A

Serie A | Udinese 0-1 Salernitana: Verdi stunner keeps race open

Simone Verdi of US Salernitana scores the 0-1 winning goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and US Salernitana at Dacia Arena on April 20, 2022 in Udine, Italy.Salernitana are not relegated yet, as they snatched a shock victory away to Udinese in stoppages with a Simone Verdi counter-attack and left Genoa in bottom spot.This fixture was postponed from December 2021 due to a COVID outbreak. Milan Djuric and Paolo Mazzocchi sat out bans for Salernitana, while Beto and Roberto Pereyra were injured for the hosts.Gerard Deulofeu flashed a shot across the face of goal and Luigi Sepe’s gloves were stung by a Lazar Samardzic scorcher from distance.Emiliano Bonazzoli failed to make the most of a defensive error, blasting off target, while Luca Ranieri was unable to surprise Marco Sil...
Read More
Blogarama - Blog Directory