August 2022 – Page 4 – Football Flame

Month: August 2022

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Monaco’s Takumi Minamino frustrated after league debut loss to Lens

Takumi MINAMINO of Monaco warms up prior to the French Ligue 1 Uber Eats soccer match between AS Monaco and RC Lens at Stade Louis II on August 20, 2022 in Monaco, Monaco. Takumi Minamino was left ruing missed chances after making his French first-division debut for Monaco in a 4-1 loss to Lens on Saturday. The Samurai Blue attacker could not capitalize on either of two good first-half opportunities and largely struggled to make an impact from the left of the midfield in manager Philippe Clement’s 4-4-2 formation. Minamino received a cross in scoring position in the fourth minute but did not get a shot away after controlling the ball on his chest. With Monaco trailing 1-0, he made a close-range attempt from a scramble in the area but was blocked by Lens keeper Brice Samba. “If I could have...
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LALIGA

Jules Kounde ‘worried’ by Barcelona’s registration problems

(L-R) Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona, Diogo De Oliveira of Pumas Unam during the Club Friendly match between FC Barcelona v Pumas at the Spotify Camp Nou on August 7, 2022 in Barcelona Spain. Jules Kounde is concerned by Barcelona’s player registration problems as the defender continues to be ineligible to play for the club in La Liga. The Frenchman arrived from Sevilla for a reported £42m fee but has not been able to feature in the league as Barcelona need to comply with La Liga financial rules. The club were able to register four other new players before their season opener against Rayo Vallecano last weekend after freeing up funds. However, Diario SPORT reports that Kounde is beginning to become worried by the situation. The 23-year-old is frustrated by the ordeal and would like to return...
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SERIE A

Max Allegri confirms Adrien Rabiot will play vs Sampdoria

Adrien Rabiot of Juventus during a training session at JTC on August 10, 2022 in Turin, Italy. Max Allegri has confirmed that Adrien Rabiot will feature for Juventus in their Serie A clash with Sampdoria on Monday evening. Rabiot had been widely expected to leave Juve this summer, with Man Utd agreeing a £15m fee to sign the midfielder. However, the move fell through due to Rabiot’s unwillingness to take a wage cut in order to join the Red Devils. Now set to stay at Juventus, and likely run down the final year of his contract at the club, Allegri has insisted that the midfielder is in his plans moving forward during a pre-match press conference. “Rabiot will play tomorrow,” said the Italian. “There is room for everyone: the changes will be very important.” Allegri also discussed the mounta...
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LALIGA

Luka Modric’s stunning strike helps Real Madrid crush Celta Vigo

Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF wins the header after Goncalo Paciencia of RC Celta de Vigo during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Balaidos on August 20, 2022 in Vigo, Spain. A stunning strike by Luka Modric helped Real Madrid on their way to a 4-1 victory away to Celta Vigo as the reigning Spanish champions made it two wins from two in La Liga. Modric curled home from outside the box just before half-time to put Carlo Ancelotti’s side back in front after Karim Benzema’s early penalty had been cancelled out by Iago Aspas, who converted a spot-kick at the other end. Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde added further goals in the second half while Eden Hazard had a late penalty saved as Madrid built on their La Liga season-opening 2-1 win at A...
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BUNDESLIGA

Late Bremen treble stuns Borussia Dortmund

Leonardo Bittencourt of SV Werder Bremen battles for possession with Raphael Guerreiro and Emre Can of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on August 20, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. Three late Werder Bremen goals have stunned Borussia Dortmund and sealed an incredible 3-2 away win, while woeful Bayer Leverkusen lost for the third straight game in the Bundesliga. Dortmund looked to be cruising to the top of the league with a third win out of three this season on Saturday through goals from Julian Brandt and Raphael Guerreiro. But promoted Bremen hit back in spectacular fashion through three substitutes as Lee Buchanan scored on 89 minutes before Niklas Schmidt and Oliver Burke both struck in stoppage time. “I have n...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Adams give Southampton first win over Leicester

Che Adams of Southampton scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Southampton FC at The King Power Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Leicester, England.   Substitute Che Adams scored twice as Southampton came from behind to beat Leicester and get their first Premier League win in nine games. In-form James Maddison’s fantastic free-kick, curled around the wall and into the bottom corner from 25 yards, gave Leicester the lead. The Saints had barely had a chance before that but the introduction of Adams for Sekou Mara after 59 minutes changed the game. First he slotted in from seven yards out from Armel Bella-Kotchap’s ball after Leicester failed to clear a long throw-in. He waited six months for that goal, having last scored for the Saints in...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Gray salvages late draw for Everton against Forest

Frank Lampard the manager / head coach of Everton with Demarai Gray of Everton at full time during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on August 20, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Demarai Gray salvaged a late point for Everton against Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park as the Toffees' winless start to the Premier League continued.Brennan Johnson looked to have scored a winner for the visitors that would have condemned Everton to a third defeat in their opening three games for the first time in the Premier League.Not since 1990 have the Toffees endured such a poor start, but winger Gray's 88th-minute leveller ensured Frank Lampard's side avoided that unwanted piece of history.Johnson finished smartly in the 81st minute after Jordan Pickford...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Kane’s 250th Spurs goal takes them top

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur scores their sides first goal past Jose Sa of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 20, 2022 in London, England.  Harry Kane scored his 250th goal for Tottenham as they moved top of the Premier League with a hard-fought win over Wolves.The England forward reacted sharply to head in Ivan Perisic's flick on from a corner to give Spurs their reward for their second-half dominance.Kane's effort also saw the hosts become the fifth team to score 1,000 goals at home since the Premier League was formed in 1992.The goal had been coming with both the 29-year-old and his strike partner Son Heung-min hitting the woodwork as Spurs poured forward to break th...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mikel Arteta “Confident” Bukayo Saka will sign new Arsenal contract

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on August 19, 2022 in St Albans, England. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is "very confident" Bukayo Saka will commit his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract. Saka has two years remaining on his current deal, but the England winger's emergence as a key figure in Arteta's side has convinced Arsenal to open talks over improved terms. The 20-year-old finished as Arsenal's top scorer last season as he shrugged off the racist abuse he endured after missing a penalty in England's Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy. "I am very confident that we as a club and Bukayo, his family, his agent, everybody, we are very much aligned in what we want to achieve. And now it is about putting it on a piece of paper," ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Gladbach win to go top of Bundesliga

Alassane Plea of Moenchengladbach scores their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hertha BSC at Borussia-Park on August 19, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. Alassane Plea has scored a penalty and been denied the opportunity to take a second by Jonas Hofmann – who missed – as Borussia Monchengladbach went top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin. Gladbach’s one-point lead at the top may not last long with Borussia Dortmund having the chance to leapfrog them again on Saturday, at home to Werder Bremen. Champions Bayern Munich will likely conclude the weekend top should they win at Bochum on Sunday. Plea slammed his spot-kick past Oliver Christensen in the 34th minute on Friday after Maximilian Mittelstadt ...
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LALIGA

Sevilla remain winless in Spanish league

Francisco Roman Alarcon Suarez "Isco" of Sevilla FC competes for the ball with Kike Perez of Real Valladolid CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on August 19, 2022 in Seville, Spain. Isco Alarcon’s debut was not enough to lift Sevilla to a first victory in the Spanish league. Sevilla remained winless after a 1-1 draw at home against Valladolid on Friday. The visitors took the lead with a goal by Anuar Mohamed in the 80th before Sevilla equalized through Karim Rekik in the 86th. Isco, who arrived after his contract with Real Madrid was not renewed at the end of last season, came off the bench in the 68th minute, but could not do much to help the hosts. Sevilla, which finished fourth in the league last season after s...
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West Ham hopeful deal can be done for target

Emerson Palmieri of Chelsea poses for a photo with the UEFA Super Cup Trophy following victory in the UEFA Super Cup 2021 match between Chelsea FC and Villarreal CF at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on August 11, 2021 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. West Ham United and Chelsea have resumed talks over the transfer of left-back Emerson Palmieri this summer, according to Sky Sports News, with the Hammers now confident of a deal. Emerson is currently under contract with the Blues until the summer of 2024 and spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Ligue 1 side Lyon. The Hammers had one bid worth £13m rejected for the out-of-favour Italy international earlier in the transfer window, with Chelsea demanding more. Now, with less than two weeks to go in the transfer window, West Ham a...
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LALIGA

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid

Casemiro of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between UD Almeria and Real Madrid CF at Juegos Mediterraneos on August 14, 2022 in Almeria, Spain.Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that as long as Manchester United and Real Madrid can come to a deal, Casemiro will be headed for the Premier League. Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s tie with Celta Vigo, Ancelotti was asked about the rumours linking the Brazilian with a move. Diario AS covered his words. “I spoke about it with him. He wants to try a new challenge, the club understands it. Casemiro for what he has done and the person he is, you have to respect that wish.” “There are negotiations, it is not official, he continues to be out player but his desire is to leave. If he does, we have the resources to re...
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Reinier joins Girona on season-long loan from Real Madrid

 Reinier Jesus Carvalho and Nacho Fernandez players of Real Madrid are training at Valdebebas training ground on July 08, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Girona have confirmed the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Reinier on loan for the 2022/23 campaign. The 20-year-old, who joined from Flamengo in 2020 for a cool €30m, has just returned from a bitterly disappointing two-year loan with Borussia Dortmund, where he managed just 396 Bundesliga minutes across 27 appearances. Finding a better fit for the Brazilian was key for Real this summer and the club have now confirmed that he will spend the remainder of the season on the books at Girona. The La Liga newcomers lost their first game back in the division, falling 1-0 away to Valencia. Reinier could make his debut in Monda...
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Luis Suarez gives advice to Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez following red card

  Darwin Nunez of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage on August 06, 2022 in London, England.Record Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez has made the headlines this week in England after he was sent off, losing his temper and headbutting Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen. Nunez was criticised roundly for the incident and it won’t have helped that Liverpool failed to win the match, drawing 1-1. Since the Uruguayan striker has apologised and promised that it won’t happen again. Another former Liverpool forward from Uruguay was on hand to advise him though too. Speaking to Telemundo in a conversation carried by Marca, Luis Suarez explained he had got in touch with Nunez after the incident. “With what happen...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester captain identifies gameplan to beat Saints again

Jonny Evans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brentford FC at The King Power Stadium on August 7, 2022 in Leicester, United Kingdom.New Leicester City captain Jonny Evans has identified the gameplan Brendan Rodgers has tasked his side with to defeat Saints on Saturday. The 34-year-old was selected by the Northern Irish boss to replace outgoing goalkeeper and club legend Kasper Schmeichel as the Foxes’ captain. The former Manchester United man played just 18 Premier League matches last campaign, but those included the 4-1 hammering of Saints on the final day. Leicester took the lead in controversial circumstances but went on to cruise despite James Ward-Prowse’s consolation penalty. “We played them at the end of last season and you know with Southa...
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Middlesbrough strike deal for Fulham forward

 Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Fulham at Bet365 Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England.A deal has been agreed that will see Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz join Middlesbrough on loan, as per a report from Football Insider.  The report states that the 21-year-old started a medical yesterday and that the finishing touches are now being applied as Muniz prepares for a loan stint in the north east.  Adding to his forward line has been a top priority for Chris Wilder this summer, with Marcus Forss also arriving on Teesside earlier in the window.  Muniz was on the bench for Fulham’s opening two games in the Premier League, with the London club happy to see the young forwar...
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Report: Borussia Dortmund not interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on August 17, 2022 in Manchester, England.Borussia Dortmund are not interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo, despite rumours linking the Portuguese international with a move to the club. Cristiano Ronaldo is being linked with a shock move to Borussia Dortmund. According to both CBS Sports and BILD, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has offered the Manchester United forward to the Black and Yellows. But the German tabloid adds that the BVB bosses have no interest in signing him. At 37, Ronaldo is viewed as being too old by Borussia Dortmund. Plus, his salary at Manchester United is more than double of what the highest paid BVB players make. Borussia Dortmund have also found their s...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Wesley Fofana could be dropped by Leicester admits Brendan Rodgers

  Wesley Fofana of Leicester City is put under pressure by Yoane Wissa of Brentford during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brentford FC at The King Power Stadium on August 07, 2022 in Leicester, England.Brendan Rodgers is prepared to drop Chelsea target Wesley Fofana on Saturday if he decides the defender is not in the right frame of mind to play for Leicester against Southampton. The Foxes boss dropped a strong hint that the Blues’ two bids, both of which had been rejected, had left Fofana unsettled. The 21-year-old wants to join Chelsea but Leicester insist he is not for sale, though an offer in the region of £80million – the world-record fee Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire three years ago – may give them a decision t...
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Barca seriously considering Hector Bellerin move – report

 Hector Bellerin of Real Betis in action during the La Liga Santander match between Real Betis and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 18, 2022 in Seville, Spain. Barcelona are reportedly seriously considering making an offer for Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin. The Spanish full-back had a great year on loan in La Liga where Barcelona were able to see him up close and personal at Real Betis. The move would require a transfer fee of some sort since there is a year left on the Spaniard’s contract in London. Despite Arsenal not really planning on Bellerin being apart of the long-term plans of Mikel Arteta, it doesn’t seem as if they’re all that eager to watch him leave for cheap. Juan Foyth and Thomas Meunier are apparently still Barca’s still top targets ...
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