August 2022 – Page 2 – Football Flame

Month: August 2022

PREMIER LEAGUE

Frank Lampard sets deadline on Anthony Gordon’s future

Anthony Gordon of Everton arrives at the stadium prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fleetwood Town and Everton at Highbury Stadium on August 23, 2022 in Fleetwood, England.Chelsea have reportedly been keen on signing Everton winger Anthony Gordon this summer. Still, he is a key part of the Toffees squad and completing a deal this summer will be incredibly difficult, especially with time running out. Everton boss Frank Lampard has warned Chelsea that he wants a verdict on the 21-year-old’s future and has set a deadline by which any deal must be completed. “We have drawn a red line,” Lampard told reporters, as quoted by Sky Sports. “It is very difficult. I got asked last week, ‘will he be here at the end of the window?’ It was an impossible question to answer, really. But I ...
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Modeste off the mark for Dortmund in 1-0 win at Hertha

  Anthony Modeste of Borussia Dortmund and Lucas Tousart of Hertha BSC battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and Borussia Dortmund at Olympiastadion on August 27, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Anthony Modeste’s first goal for Borussia Dortmund was enough to edge Hertha Berlin 1-0 in the Bundesliga, where Union Berlin was the big winner on Saturday. Hertha’s city rival enjoyed a 6-1 success at Schalke to go provisionally top of the table before Bayern Munich hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach later. Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel played a key role in his team’s third win from four games, though it won’t erase memories of last weekend’s 3-2 home loss to Werder Bremen, when Dortmund became the first in the league to concede three goals after the 88...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool hit nine past Cherries to equal record

Harvey Elliott of Liverpool controls the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 27, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool equalled the biggest victory in Premier League history as they kick-started their season in spectacular fashion by thrashing newly promoted Bournemouth at Anfield. Manager Jurgen Klopp had described the beginning to his side’s campaign as a “false start” after two draws and Monday night’s defeat at Manchester United, but the Reds responded in stunning fashion. Manchester United have achieved this margin of victory twice – against Ipswich in 1995 and Southampton last year – while Leicester City did likewise against the Saints in 2019. Liverpool got off to the perfect start as two goals in the opening five m...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Fernandes gives Man United 1-0 win over Southampton in EPL

 Adam Armstrong of Southampton is challenged by Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester United at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Southampton, England.Manchester United´s stand-in captain Bruno Fernandes made it back-to-back wins for Erik ten Hag´s team by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. Wearing the captain´s armband in place of the still-benched Harry Maguire, Fernandes steered in a cross from Diogo Dalot in the 55th minute as United followed up Monday´s win over Liverpool with another morale-boosting performance. Having started the season with two straight losses - including a 4-0 drubbing at Brentford - United has now won consecu...
LALIGA

Barcelona still have €57 million remaining to spend on summer signings

Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona gives instruction to Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the friendly match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on August 24, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.With only a few more days left before the transfer window comes to an end, Barcelona are still not done with their business for the summer. The Catalan heavyweights are currently focusing on getting players off the books as they hope to sell three more players in the coming days. At the same time, though, there are likely to be a few incomings before the window slams shut. Barca are hoping to sign two new full-backs, one on the right and one on the left side each, while a new striker could also be on the agenda if both Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave. Bernardo Silva al...
NEWS

Lille bounce back with victory at Ajaccio

 Lille's Turkish midfielder Yusuf Yazici (C)celebrates with teammates after scoring a first goal for his team during the French L1 football match between AC Ajaccio and Lille at Stade Francois Coty in Ajaccio on the French Mediterranean Island of Corsica on August 26, 2022. Lille have bounced back from a humiliating home thumping by Paris St Germain to win 3-1 at newly promoted Ajaccio for their second win of the Ligue 1 season. Yusuf Yazici's breathtaking volley gave the visitors a 17th-minute lead on Friday and was followed by strikes from Jonathan Bamba near half-time and defender Tiago Djalo midway through the second period. Jonathan David's late penalty hit the post to deny Lille a fourth goal after they had been handed a 7-1 home drubbing by champions PSG last Sunday. Cy...
BUNDESLIGA

Freiburg edges Bochum 1-0 for 3rd win in 4 Bundesliga games

 Baden-Wuerttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau: Soccer: Bundesliga, SC Freiburg - VfL Bochum, Matchday 4, Europa-Park Stadion. Freiburg's Vincenzo Grifo (2nd from left) scores the goal for 1:0.Vincenzo Grifo was the only one to score in a game of many chances as Freiburg edged winless Bochum 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. Gerrit Holtmann twice hit the goalframe for Bochum, which was looking for its first point of the season after three defeats including a 7-0 hiding at home to Bayern Munich last weekend. Michael Gregoritsch struck the post for Freiburg and Nils Petersen also struck the crossbar for the home team. Petersen later tried a long-distance effort with Bochum goalkeeper Manuel Riemann way out of position only to see the ball bounce in front of the empty goal and go over. Grif...
SERIE A

Lazio sink Inter to take Serie A top spot

  Lautaro Martínez of FC Internazionale and Danilo Cataldi of Lazio competes for the ball during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on August 26, 2022 in Rome, Italy.It was a difficult Friday night in Rome for Simone Inzaghi as his Inter Milan squad suffered its first defeat of the Serie A season, a 3-1 loss at the hands of Maurizio Sarri's Lazio. The loss exposed some concerns over tactical and the mental aspects for a Nerazzurri side that dropped its first points of the season after winning the first two matches against Lecce away and Spezia at home.  Inzaghi's squad started string and created some decent chances, but it was Sarri's side that managed to score the opening goal of the match with&nbs...
LALIGA

Real Betis maintain winning La Liga record

 Moi Gomez of CA Osasuna passes while under pressure by Borja Iglesias of Real Betis during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Betis and CA Osasuna at Estadio Benito Villamarin on August 26, 2022 in Seville, Spain.Real Betis have maintained their perfect Spanish league record with a 1-0 win over Osasuna despite playing a man down in the second half on Friday. Borja Iglesias' fourth goal of the season gave Manuel Pellegrini's Betis their third straight win to start the league. Osasuna were also looking for their third consecutive triumph in what was their first away match in the league. They had beaten Sevilla and Cadiz at home. Betis defeated Elche and Mallorca. Villarreal and defending champions Real Madrid are the only other teams with two victories entering the weekend. Vil...
TRANSFERS

Everton complete signing of Neal Maupay from Brighton

Neal Maupay poses for a photo after signing for Everton FC at Finch Farm on August 26 2022 in Halewood, England.Everton have confirmed the signing of striker Neal Maupay from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Toffees have desperately been scouring the market for offensive reinforcements after the sale of Richarlison to Tottenham earlier this summer. And they have now completed the signing of Maupay from Brighton on a three-year contract. “Everton is a great club with unbelievable fans and I am so, so happy to be here,” Maupay said to Everton club channels. “It feels amazing. It was an easy choice for me when I started to talk with the club. I knew straight away I wanted to play for Everton and help the club to succeed. “I’m excited and it’s a new challenge for me. “I will do everything I can...
LALIGA

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Marco Asensio is looking to leave Real Madrid

Marco Asensio of Real Madrid in action during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid at Nuevo Mirandilla stadium on May 15, 2022, in Cadiz, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed winger Marco Asensio is looking to leave the club this summer.Asensio was Real’s third-top scorer last season but has plummeted down the pecking order under Ancelotti this year, with the boss making it clear there will be limited minutes for the 26-year-old if he chooses to stay. Talk of a departure had been minimal up to this point but Ancelotti has now confirmed Asensio is looking elsewhere. “I think he is looking at something to see if he can leave,” the boss told Movistar. “If he does not leave, he will continue to be a Madrid player...
TRANSFERS

Cesc Fabregas completes transfer for £16m Wolves flop as replacement talks continue

Alessio Cragno (Cagliari Calcio) saves on Patrick Cutrone (Empoli FC) during the italian soccer Serie A match Empoli FC vs Cagliari Calcio on February 13, 2022 at the Carlo Castellani stadium in Empoli, Italy.Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the sale of striker Patrick Cutrone to Serie B side Como, according to reports. The 24 year-old forward signed for Wolves for a fee in the region of £16 million back in 2019 and he has since gone on to make just 14 appearances for the Midlands club in the Premier League throughout his three years at Molineux. Wolves fans had high hopes for the player following his arrival, having previously hit double figure for AC Milan in the top flight of Italian football two years prior to his transfer to England. However, he failed to make an impact at Wolve...
NEWS

Pépé looks to boost flagging career with a loan move to Nice

 Nicolas PEPE of Nice during the UEFA Europa League Conference between Nice and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Allianz Riviera on August 25, 2022 in Nice, France.When Arsenal broke the bank to buy Nicolas Pépé from Lille it was with the hope that he would lead the London side back to the top of the Premier League. So it is ironic that the player signed for 80 million euros ($89 million) has left to join Nice on a season-long loan, with Arsenal now atop the Premier League after a perfect start. That’s far from the case for coach Lucien Favre's Nice side, which has picked up only two points from three games and is in 16th place ahead of Sunday’s home game against unbeaten Marseille, which is third. Favre's side has mustered only two goals so Pépé could be thrust straight into the starting lineu...
NEWS

West Ham storm into Conference League group stage; Zurich edge Hearts in Europa League playoffs

Tomas Soucek of West Ham United scores the 0-3 goal against Goalkeeper Lucas Lund Pedersen of Viborg FF during the UEFA Conference League Playoff 2nd Leg match between Viborg FF and West Ham United at Energy Viborg Arena on August 25, 2022 in Viborg, Denmark. West Ham shrugged off their dismal Premier League start to ease into the Europa Conference League group stage on Thursday with a 6-1 aggregate rout of Viborg in their play-off tie. Already 3-0 up from last week’s first leg in London, West Ham secured victory with £30 million striker Gianluca Scamacca, Algerian international Said Benrahma and Czech star Tomas Soucek on target in Denmark. The English side were barely threatened but goalkeeper Alphonse Areola had to be alert with a double save to keep out Jay-Roy Grot and Justin L...
UCL

Champions League Group Stage drawn

 A photo shows the draw results displayed on the screen during UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Group Stage Draw at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 25, 2022. The group stage draw threw up some stellar ties, with Bayern in a group with Barcelona and Inter, while Liverpool and Manchester City were given tough starts to their campaigns. Liverpool and Manchester City face challenging autumns while Bayern will look to continue their recent dominance over Barcelona in a mouth-watering section that also includes Inter after the draw for the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage was made in Istanbul, Türkiye on Thursday. The final fixture list will be confirmed in due course. Champions League group stage draw  Group A: Ajax, Liverpool, Napoli, RangersG...
TRANSFERS

Former Tottenham star Dele Alli completes move to Besiktas from Everton

 British football player Dele Alli, who is on the transfer agenda of Besiktas is welcomed by fans at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 25, 2022. Former Tottenham star Dele Alli has joined Besiktas from Everton on a season-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent. Alli heads to Turkey after making two substitute appearances for Frank Lampard’s team this term in their first three Premier League games of 2022-23, while he was not named in the squad for the Toffees’ Carabao Cup win over Fleetwood Town. The 26-year-old midfielder, who has 37 caps for England, only left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Goodison Park in January, but he has struggled to impress for the Merseyside club and has decided to move to Istanbul for more game time. Alli...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Brendan Rodgers confirms Wesley Fofana will miss Chelsea clash

Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal clashes with Wesley Fofana of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 13, 2022 in London, England.Wesley Fofana will not take part in Leicester City’s match with Chelsea this weekend amid the Blues’ ongoing pursuit of the defender, Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed. Chelsea have had multiple bids for Fofana knocked back by Leicester this summer already. 90min understands it will take an offer of at least £80m in order for the Frenchman to make the move to Stamford Bridge, with both Chelsea and Fofana frustrated at this impasse. Leicester travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday to face Thomas Tuchel’s side, and Fofana – who has been dropped from the first team after missing a training sess...
NEWS

Newcastle United escape League Cup shock, Luis Sinisterra stars for Leeds United

 Chris Wood of Newcastle United scores their team's second goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Tranmere Rovers and Newcastle United at Prenton Park on August 24, 2022 in Birkenhead, England. Big-spending Newcastle survived a shock when they had to come from a goal down to defeat fourth-tier Tranmere 2-1 in the League Cup second round on Wednesday. Elliott Nevitt gave Tranmere the lead before Jamaal Lascelles levelled before half-time. Chris Wood headed in the Newcastle winner in the 52nd minute to set-up a home third round clash against Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. Leeds put out third division Barnsley 3-1 with Colombian international Luis Sinisterra scoring his first goal for the Premier League side since his £22.5 million move from Feyenoord. He ...
TRANSFERS

Newcastle ready to smash transfer record with Alexander Isak move

 Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad in action during the La Liga Santander match between Levante UD and Real Sociedad at Ciutat de Valencia stadium, May 6, 2022, Valencia, Spain.Newcastle United are ready to shatter their transfer record with the £59m (€69.8m) arrival of Sweden international Alexander Isak. Newcastle came close to agreeing a move for Isak at the start of the transfer window but the deal stalled over the size of the fee and the player’s wage demands. Real Sociedad originally informed Newcastle that they would have to activate the striker’s release clause of £76m (€89.9m) and the club were also perturbed by suggestions the player would ask for more than £200,000-a-week. Newcastle informed the Spanish club they were willing to offer around £50m (€59.1m) for Isak in stagg...
UCL

Real Madrid and rivals await Champions League draw in Istanbul

This picture shows the UEFA Champions League logo prior to the draw for the 2021/2022 European football tournament in Istanbul on August 26, 2021.  Title holders Real Madrid and the rest of Europe’s elite clubs will be able to start plotting their route to Champions League glory when the draw for this season’s group stage is made in Istanbul on Thursday (today) from 1600 GMT. All going to plan, the journey will end back in the Turkish city on June 10 next year for the final at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, the same venue where Liverpool defeated AC Milan on penalties in 2005. Istanbul was supposed to host the final in 2020 and again in 2021, but on each occasion UEFA moved the game to Portugal due to pandemic-related restrictions. Another late change was required last season, w...
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