May 2022 – Page 8 – Football Flame

Month: May 2022

No Comments
NEWS

Inter Milan takes on Juventus in Italian Cup final

2022/02/08: Official Coppa Italia matchball Nike Flight Hi-Vis is seen on a plinth with Coppa Italia logo prior to the Coppa Italia football match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma. FC Internazionale won 2-0 over AS Roma.For Inter Milan, Wednesday’s Italian Cup final could be the first of two trophies. Inter plays Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and then has two league matches in Serie A, where it is locked in an intriguing title fight with city rival AC Milan. Defending champion Inter is two points behind Milan, which also has the better head-to-head record in the league — the first tiebreaker in Serie A. The mood was buoyant in the Nerazzurri camp when they beat Milan 3-0 last month to reach the Italian Cup final. Inter was still behind in the league but had a game ...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Auba: I hope with all my heart that Dembele stays

Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) celebrates with teammate Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 10, 2022.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was full of praise for Ousmane Dembele after the two attackers played a starring role in Tuesday’s win over Celta.Dembele picked up two assists in the match, teeing up Memphis Depay for the opening goal and also putting one on a plate for Aubameyang.The Gabon international ended up with two goals, to take his tally since joining Barca to 13 in all competitions, and he spoke about Dembele after the win.He’s my little brother. We have spent a long time together since the first day,” h...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Jurgen Klopp delivers Fabinho Liverpool injury update after Aston Villa substitution

Liverpool's Fabinho is substituted after picking up an injury during the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Tuesday May 10, 2022.Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover if Fabinho will be fit for the FA Cup final after he limped off at Aston Villa.Fabinho was replaced on the half-hour after suffering a suspected hamstring injury during the 2-1 Premier League win at Villa Park on Tuesday night.The midfielder, who was substituted for Jordan Henderson, will now undergo scans to ascertain the extent of the damage ahead of Saturday’s showpiece against Chelsea.But Jurgen Klopp offered a cautiously optimistic fitness update when asked if Fabinho would be available for Wembley.I don’t know,” said the Reds boss. “He felt a muscle, not too much. It was not the thigh, bu...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Chelsea defender Rudiger set to complete free transfer to Real Madrid

 Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates 0-2 during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2022 in Madrid Spain.Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is set to complete his free transfer to Real Madrid, according to reports. The German international is believed to have completed a medical and signed a four-year contract with the Spanish giants worth €9-10million (£8m) per year – after tax – with a €400m release clause, according to The Athletic.  Real Madrid will announce the deal after the Champions League final with Rudiger currently preparing for key Premier League games with the Blues in addition to Saturday’s FA Cup final against Liverpool. Rudiger leaves Chelsea after five years at Stamford Br...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Report: Arsenal could now sign ‘perfect’ striker for £51m after asking price slashed

Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A football match between FC Internazionale and Empoli FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in San Siro, Milano, Italy on May 06,2022.Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur will have to pay €60 million (£51.37 million) for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in the summer transfer window, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.The report in the Italian publication, as translated by The Sun, has reported that Inter have now decided to sell Martinez for €60 million (£51.37 million) due to financial issues.Mundo Deportivo reported in March that Inter were looking for €70 million (£59.94m) for Martinez, but it seems that the price has now dropped.The Times reported earlier this month that Arsenal and Tottenham are in...
Read More
No Comments
SERIE A

Fiorentina beat Roma, go 7th in Serie A

Nicolas Gonzalez of ACF Fiorentina scores first goal from the penalty spot during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma on May 9, 2022 in Florence, Italy.Fiorentina have defeated Roma 2-0 in Serie A to revive their chances of qualifying for Europe following three straight losses.Nicolas Gonzalez converted a fifth-minute penalty and Giacomo Bonaventura doubled the advantage after only 11 minutes in Florence on Monday night.The hosts move up to seventh place, level on points with sixth-placed Roma and eighth-placed Atalanta.Lazio are fifth with 62 points, followed by Roma (59), Fiorentina (59) and Atalanta (59).While the Champions League places are already set with AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli and Juventus assured of finishing in the top four with two matches remaining, the E...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Manchester City on the verge of completing deal to sign Real Madrid target

07 May 2022, Bavaria, Fürth: Soccer: Bundesliga, SpVgg Greuther Fürth - Borussia Dortmund, Matchday 33, at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer. Dortmund's Erling Haaland.Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of confirming the deal to sign Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland this week.According to a report from The Athletic, Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Erling Haaland and a move to the Etihad Stadium could be imminent. The Premier League champions are ready to trigger the striker’s reported €75 million release clause, and the deal could be officiated this week.The potential capture of Haaland ahead of Real Madrid and other suitors could serve as a massive boost for a Manchester City side in the same week they were boosted by Liverpool’s draw with Tottenham Hotspur...
Read More
No Comments
BUNDESLIGA

Stuttgart spoil Bayern party with key draw

Bayern Munich's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski (C) raises the trophy as Bayern Munich players celebrate after the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart in Munich, southern Germany on May 8, 2022.Bayern Munich have been held to a 2-2 draw by VfB Stuttgart before they received their Bundesliga championship trophy, while the visitors also had something to cheer as they celebrated a crucial point in the battle for top-flight survival.Stuttgart defender Konstantinos Mavropanos couldn't keep out Serge Gnabry's shot on the line and Thomas Muller then overturned Tiago Tomas' early opener to put Bayern in front at the break of Sunday's game.But Sasa Kalajdzic towered to head in an equaliser, moments after Muller hit the post for the second tim...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Understrength Real beaten in Madrid derby

Yannick Carrasco of Atletico Madrid celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on May 8, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid took advantage of Carlo Ancelotti's decision to rotate as they edged out fierce rivals Real Madrid 1-0 to tighten their grip on fourth place in La Liga.Four days on from their stunning comeback win over Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals, Madrid made seven changes for their trip to the Wanda Metropolitano.That told as Madrid, who were crowned Spanish champions last week with four games to spare, fell behind to a 40th-minute Yannick Carrasco penalty that was awarded after a VAR check.Despite the introduction of Luka Modric and Vini...
Read More
No Comments
SERIE A

Verona 1-3 AC Milan: Stefano Pioli’s side regain top spot thanks to Sandro Tonali’s double

AC Milan's Italian midfielder Alessandro Florenzi (L) celebrates with (From 2ndL) AC Milan's Croatian forward Ante Rebic, AC Milan's French defender Theo Hernandez and AC Milan's Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match between Hellas Verona and AC Milan on May 8, 2022 at the Marcantonio-Bentegodi stadium in Verona.AC Milan climbed back to top of Serie A after coming from behind to beat Verona 3-1 at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi. The hosts took the lead in the 38th minute through Davide Faraoni's back post header after a superb cross from Darko Lazovic. Milan got back into it on the stroke of half-time as Sandro Tonali bundled the ball home following some excellent work down the left by Rafael Leao. The visitors took the lead fi...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City take control of title race with Liverpool by thrashing Newcastle

Newcastle United's English defender Jamaal Lascelles (L) vies with Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 8, 2022.Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City answered the critics after their Champions League meltdown with a composed and comfortable victory against Newcastle on Sunday that returned them to the top of the Premier League.City, beaten so traumatically by Real Madrid in midweek, took full advantage of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Saturday, to demolish Newcastle 5-0 thanks to two goals from Raheem Sterling and one apiece for Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden.The meeting between the two Premier League clubs w...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Villarreal concede stoppage time equaliser to draw with Sevilla

Sevilla's Argentine defender Marcos Acuna (L) vies with Villarreal's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze during the Spanish League football between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on May 8, 2022.Villarreal conceded late against Sevilla to give up what would have been a huge three points.The Yellow Submarine went into their tough-looking home tie with Sevilla knowing they had a unique opportunity in the race for Europa League football.Both Real Betis and Real Sociedad lost this weekend, while eighth place Athletic Club, who were only a point behind, could only draw.Unai Emery’s men looked desperate to take advantage of the opportunity from minute one, dominating Sevilla with a high-energy performance.Samuel Chukwueze terrorised full-back Marcos Acuna and wa...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

Chelsea win historic third successive WSL title

Chelsea's Sam Kerr throws the Barclays FA Women's Super League trophy in the air after her side won the competion after the Barclays FA Women's Super League match at Kingsmeadow Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 8, 2022.Chelsea won a historic third successive Women's Super League title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season with victory over Manchester United.Sam Kerr scored two stunning volleys in the second half as Chelsea came from behind in a six-goal thriller.The Blues, who win the league by a point over second-placed Arsenal, knew victory would give them the title.Manchester United led 2-1 at half-time before Kerr's double and a Guro Reiten strike at Kingsmeadow.Arsenal won 2-0 at West Ham but had to settle for finishing as runners-up.It is the first time in WSL h...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton beat Leicester to move out of bottom three

Everton's Ukrainian defender Vitaliy Mykolenko (L) scores the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Everton at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on May 8, 2022.Everton climbed out of the Premier League relegation places by holding on for a hard-fought victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.A stunning volley by Vitaliy Mykolenko and Mason Holgate's header gave Frank Lampard's side their third win in five games and ensured they remain in control of their destiny with four games to play.Mykolenko finished superbly from Alex Iwobi's cross after six minutes but Patson Daka capitalised on Yerry Mina's attempted header back to Jordan Pickford to draw Leicester level five minutes later.The unmarked Holgate was quickest to...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Nketiah scores twice as Arsenal sink 10-man Leeds

Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (left) and Leeds United's Diego Llorente battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 8, 2022.Arsenal took a huge step towards securing Champions League football next season as they saw off an ill-disciplined Leeds United, with the 10-man visitors dropping into the Premier League relegation zone.It was a fourth successive win for Mikel Arteta's side and one that puts them firmly in the driving seat for a top-four spot before Thursday's north London derby at Tottenham.But Leeds' early capitulation was entirely of their own making, with goalkeeper Illan Meslier gifting the hosts an opener before captain Luke Ayling was sent off for a needless lunge on Gabriel Martinelli.Eddie Nketiah pounced on Meslier's...
Read More
No Comments
BUNDESLIGA

Schalke promoted back to Bundesliga after one season away

Schalke's Urugayan midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar celebrates on the pitch after the German second division Bundesliga football match between FC Schalke 04 vs St. Pauli in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany on May 7, 2022. Schalke clinched promotion back to the Bundesliga after coming from two goals down to beat St. Pauli 3-2 on Saturday.Rodrigo Zalazar grabbed the winner in the 78th minute shortly after Simon Terodde equalized for Schalke. Terodde started the comeback with a penalty in the 47th after Igor Matanovic scored twice in the first half for the visitors.Schalke, which was relegated from Germany’s top division last season, is guaranteed to finish among the top two in the second division irrespective of results in the final round next weekend.Hamburger SV, Darmstadt and Werder Bremen w...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Xavi tells Barca what they are missing after Real Betis win

Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on May 7, 2022 in Sevilla Spain.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has happy to see his side beat Real Betis 2-1 in La Liga on Saturday but admitted there’s still work to be done.Goals from Ansu Fati and Jordi Alba secured all three points for Barcelona, but Xavi wasn’t completely happy with his team’s performance.I think that the only thing we are missing is we were able to control the game in parts for the match, but we have given the ball away at times, he said.Betis made us struggle, they are great in transition but we struggled at times when we gave away the ball. I’m pleased we were at least competitive.Xavi went on to highlight his team’s per...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Bruno Fernandes reveals Manchester United assurances about their future

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on May 7, 2022. Bruno Fernandes says he was given assurances about the future plans of Manchester United prior to signing his contract extension.The 27-year-old penned a new and improved deal at Old Trafford last month, which saw him extend his stay by one year as well as receive a handsome wage increase.Fernandes has established himself as a key player since he joined the club from Sporting back in January 2020, but he is yet to win any major honours with the club and will not be playing in the Champions League next season.United are mathemati...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Antonio Conte makes ‘incredible’ Liverpool admission after Tottenham draw

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (R) and Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (L) shakes hands after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 7, 2022.Antonio Conte praised his Tottenham Hotspur side for the way in which they handled an “amazing atmosphere” to dent Liverpool’s title charge.Luis Diaz equalised Son Heung-Min’s opener as the Reds were held to a 1-1 draw by the Londoners at Anfield on Saturday evening.Conte expressed pride in his players for coping with Liverpool’s “incredible” energy while admitting the outcome was a fair result as his team chase Champions League qualification.And the Tottenham boss said: It isn’t simple to play in this moment against this team. E...
Read More
No Comments
SERIE A

Napoli extend lead over Juventus with win at Torino

Dennis Praet of Torino FC competes with Fabian Ruiz of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 7, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Napoli opened a four-point lead over Juventus in the race for third place in Serie A after Fabian Ruiz's second-half goal helped them win 1-0 at Torino on Saturday.With two matches left, Napoli are third on 73 points, ahead of fourth-placed Juventus, whose chances of winning the title ended after Friday's 2-1 shock defeat at relegation-threatened Genoa. Torino are tenth on 47 points.After a dispiriting first half in which Napoli struggled to finish off their chances, central midfielder Ruiz found the breakthrough, firing in a low effort in the 73rd minute.Ruiz took advantage of Tommaso Pobega's blunder and go...
Read More
Blogarama - Blog Directory