August 2022 – Page 8 – Football Flame

Month: August 2022

No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Ait-Nouri own goal hands Leeds win over Wolves

 Leeds United's Patrick Bamford (left) and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rayan Ait-Nouri battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Saturday August 6, 2022. Leeds United's soft reboot under manager Jesse Marsch got off to a winning start as Rayan Ait-Nouri's own goal gave them a comeback victory over Wolves in a lively game at Elland Road. It has been a summer of change for the Whites, leading to Marsch fielding four debutants on Saturday as part of a remodelled side looking to produce the effective pressing and direct play the American favours. They were dealt an early blow when Daniel Podence's bouncing effort found its way over goalkeeper Illan Meslier to give Wolves a sixth-minute lead. But the home side rallied and after seeing wha...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Confident Tottenham recover to thrash Southampton

 Ryan Sessegnon of Tottenham Hotspur scores their side's first goal whilst under pressure from Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 06, 2022 in London, England. Tottenham came from a goal down to get their Premier League campaign off to a flying start with a comfortable home victory against Southampton. Spurs fell behind in the 12th minute to James Ward-Prowse's volley, driving the ball into the ground and watching the bounce beat Hugo Lloris, but Antonio Conte's side's response was swift and ruthless. Ryan Sessegnon headed in his first Premier League goal for the club from an inviting Dejan Kulusevski cross to draw the hosts level and by the half-hour mark they were...
Read More
No Comments
BUNDESLIGA

Ejuke unable to help Hertha as Awoniyi’s replacement scores for Union

 Nigerian midfielder Chidera Ejuke was unable to help Hertha Berlin avoid defeat in their opening game of the Bundesliga season on Saturday. Marc Oliver Kempf of Hertha BSC and Jordan Siebatcheu of 1. FC Union Berlin battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and Hertha BSC at Stadion an der alten Försterei on August 6, 2022 in Berlin, Germany.The Bundesliga returned with a big bang on Friday night as Bayern Munich thumped Eintracht Frankfurt 6-1. The defending champions showed that their appetite for silverware has not waned as Sadio Mane scored his first Bundesliga goal and contributed two assists in the game. In the Berlin Derby on Saturday, we were treated to a sumptuous game at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei where Union welcomed cit...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Mitrovic nets twice as Fulham hold Liverpool to draw in their opening Premier League game

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool fouls Aleksandar Mitrovic of Fulham to give away a penalty during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage on August 6, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Aleksandar Mitrovic’s brace of goals was cancelled out by strikes from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah as newly promoted Fulham held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw by in the sides’ opening game of the Premier League season at Craven Cottage on Saturday.The home side took the lead on 32 minutes when they broke down the right, and Kenny Tete's cross was met by the bustling Mitrovic, who out-jumped Trent Alexander-Arnold at the far post to head home.Runners-up last term, Liverpool struggled to deal with Fulham's physicality but their fortunes turned with the introduction of Nunez i...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Manchester United sign Euro 2022 winner Nikita Parris from Arsenal

Millie Bright and Nikita Parris of England celebrates with the UEFA Women´s Euro 2022 Trophy following the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on July 31, 2022 in London, England. Manchester United have added to their Euro 2022-winning contingent with the signing of Nikita Parris from Women’s Super League rivals Arsenal. The 28-year-old striker, who made two appearances off the bench during England’s victorious European Championship campaign, has earned 67 caps for the Lionesses and was also a Champions League winner with Lyon. She joins Marc Skinner’s side after one season with Arsenal, following previous stints with Everton and Manchester City and was at one point was the WSL’s top goalscorer. “It feels unbelievable to be here,” said Par...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

In­dia fac­ing foot­ball ban over ‘de­vi­a­tions’ from FIFA ‘roadmap’

The Adidas Al Rihla official match ball of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar during the Pre-Season friendly match between Melbourne Victory and Manchester United at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 15, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.FIFA has reminded India’s football association that it risks losing the upcoming Under-17 Women’s World Cup and faces a ban due to “deviations” from an agreed road map aimed at sorting out governance issues. In May, India’s highest court disbanded the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and appointed a three-member committee to govern the sport, amend the AIFF’s constitution and conduct elections that have been pending for 18 months. In response, football’s world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) sent a team, led by AFC General Secretary ...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

West Ham sign Cornet from Burnley on a five-year deal

Burnley's Maxwel Cornet during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on April 21, 2022 in Burnley, United Kingdom.Maxwel Cornet has joined West Ham from Burnley on a five-year deal after the London club agreed to pay his £17.5 million release clause. The 25-year-old Ivory Coast winger arrived at Turf Moor from Lyon last August and made an instant impact at the club. He was the team's top scorer last season with nine goals but could not save the Clarets from relegation from the Premier League. "It's a new step for me to join this big club and I'm really happy to be here, to be part of the project for the club. I'm just excited to start," said Cornet. Cornet becomes West Ham's fifth signing of the summer after striker Gianluca Scamacca, defender Nayef...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Dani Alves: It’ll be hard wearing white at Barcelona

Dani Alves poses during his unveiling as new player of Pumas UNAM at La Cantera on July 23, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico.  Dani Alves will be back at Barcelona once again on Sunday as his Pumas side face the Catalan giants in the Joan Gamper Trophy. The Brazilian has been speaking ahead of the game and admits it will be special to play at Barcelona once again but it will feel weird wearing white at the Camp Nou. “It’s strange to be back in a shirt that’s not Barcelona’s and it will be a special game for me,” he explained. “The only thing I’m not happy about is returning to Camp Nou in a white shirt! That’s hard for me.” Alves also spoke about his exit from Barcelona once again and insisted he was not hurt by the club’s decision not to offer a renewal. “I am not hurt, I am eter...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Shaw: New signings are part of the United ‘family’

  Luke Shaw of Manchester United during the Pre-Season friendly match between Melbourne Victory and Manchester United at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 15, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw believes that the Reds’ summer signings have added to the “family atmosphere” in the dressing room, and hopes the close bond between the squad off the pitch will help the team on it. Shaw spoke with club media ahead of the beginning of the 2022/23 season, and praised the positivity of the United dressing room. “It’s good," he said. "I think it’s always been good. We all get on really well and we’re like a family.” New boss Erik ten Hag has made three additions to his squad so far this summer, with the arrivals of Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Chris...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal too strong for Palace on opening night

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal scores the 2nd goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 5, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal got their campaign off to the perfect start as Mikel Arteta's side beat Crystal Palace in an entertaining 2022-23 Premier League curtain-raiser at Selhurst Park. The Gunners maintained their impressive pre-season form with an energetic performance that was rewarded when Gabriel Martinelli nodded in a 20th-minute opener from new signing Oleksandr Zinchenko's headed assist. It took Palace most of the first half to adapt to the visitors' tempo, but once they did Odsonne Edouard forced Aaron Ramsdale into a save after Joachim Andersen's header found him in the six-yard box. Buoyed by a vibrant home crowd, ...
Read More
No Comments
BUNDESLIGA

Sadio Mane scores on Bundesliga debut as Bayern Munich thrash Frankfurt

 Tuta of Eintracht Frankfurt and Sadio Mane of Bayern Muenchen battle for the ball during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on August 5, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Sadio Mane took less than 30 minutes to find his scoring form for Bayern Munich in their Bundesliga opener on Friday night. The German champions began the defence of their crown in dominant fashion as they thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 6-1. The hosts went into the match with optimism, although this was soon crushed out of them. Frankfurt won the Europa League last season by defeating Rangers in the final and face Real Madrid next Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup. There seemed to be a feel-good factor around the club, though they finished 11...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Everton agree €40 million deal for West Ham target

Onana Amadou midfielder of Belgium during the UEFA Nations League Group A4 match between Belgium and Netherlands at the stadium King Baudouin on June 3, 2022 in Brussels, Belgium, 3/06/2022.Everton are reportedly reportedly set to sign LOSC Lille midfielder Amadou Onana in a €40 million deal, beating West Ham United to his signature.According to Saber Desfarges, Everton and LOSC Lille have come to an agreement over a €40 million deal for Belgian defensive midfielder Amadou Onana. The 20-year-old will become Everton’s fourth signing of the summer transfer window, with the Toffees beating Premier League rivals West Ham United to his signature.Amadou Onana joined LOSC Lille in the 2021 summer transfer window from German outfit Hamburger. He has been a regular for the Ligue 1 club, making quit...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Richie Laryea returns to Toronto FC on loan from Nottingham Forest

Richie Laryea of Nottingham Forest tangles with Lukas Ullrich of Hertha Berlin during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Nottingham Forest and Hertha Berlin at Pirelli Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.On MLS Secondary Transfer Window deadline day, Toronto FC has completed the signing of Richie Laryea on loan from newly promoted English Premier League side Nottingham Forest through the summer of 2023.Toronto traded $175,000 in 2022 General Allocation Money (GAM) and $50,000 in 2023 GAM to FC Dallas for the second overall spot in the MLS Allocation Order. Additionally, TFC traded $50,000 in 2022 GAM and $75,000 in 2023 GAM and the second overall spot to FC Cincinnati in order to obtain the first overall position in the Allocation Order. As part of the trans...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Chelsea sign Manchester City target in £62 million deal

Neal Maupay and Marc Cucurella of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate victory following the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion at The Hawthorns on January 08, 2022 in West Bromwich, England.Marc Cucurella has officially become Chelsea’s third summer signing, with the Blues shelling out £55 million-plus-£7 million to land the Spaniard. Premier League heavyweights Chelsea have made an official statement to confirm that they have secured the services of Marc Cucurella. The Spanish full-back arrives from Brighton & Hove Albion to become the west London club’s third summer signing and has penned a six-year contract lasting until June 30, 2028. Marc Cucurella’s stock has skyrocketed following his impressive debut season ...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate will ‘be out for a while’ after suffering injury

  Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg One match between SL Benfica and Liverpool FC at Estadio da Luz on April 05, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.Liverpool will start their new Premier League campaign without centre-back Ibrahima Konaté after Jurgen Klopp revealed the Frenchman will miss Saturday's match against Fulham.  Konate picked up the injury during Liverpool's pre-season defeat against Strasbourg, which took place just 24 hours after their Community Shield victory over Man City. Klopp outlined the defender will 'be out for a while' as Liverpool attempt to get their season off to a flying start revealing they will 'have to see how long it will take' till he returns.&nb...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola refuses to rule out Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City

L-R Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Liverpool at King Power Stadium, on 30th July , 2022 at Leicester, United Kingdom.Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out Bernardo Silva leaving Manchester City before the close of the transfer window as the Manchester City manager revealed he will hold more talks over his own future at the club during the season.Guardiola said City had yet to receive any offers for Bernardo but Barcelona are eager to sign the Portugal midfielder before the September 1 deadline.The City manager insisted he “100 per cent” wants Bernardo to stay but remained uncertain about what will happen over the coming weeks and would not stand in the player’s way if he made it clear he w...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal injury update ahead of Crystal Palace trip and Premier League opener

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at London Colney on August 04, 2022 in St Albans, England.The opening game of a Premier League season for Arsenal with a serious level of optimism growing around the club. The signings of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko have brought a higher sense of aspiration.Mikel Arteta has seen his Arsenal side win six matches across preseason including ten goals scored against Chelsea and Sevilla in their final two games. Selhurst Park has not been the happiest place for the Gunners to go to but the two sides have had contrasting summer windows with the managers equally as opposite in their views of the work done off the field.Ahead of this Friday’s match, footballflame.com.ng has rounded up all the latest injury news that Arteta has to dea...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

LA Galaxy sign Riqui Puig from Barcelona

Riqui Puig of Barcelona in action during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Camp Nou on May 22, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.The 22-year-old comes to MLS four seasons after his debut with the La Liga giants. The LA Galaxy have made an eye-opening move for Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig, signing the 22-year-old La Masia academy product to a three-and-a-half-year contract. Barcelona confirmed that the club reserves the right to buy back Puig while it also negotiated a 50% sell-on fee—meaning that if the Galaxy sell Puig, Barça will collect half of the eventual transfer fee. It’s nevertheless a surprising turn of events for a player once thought to be a core part of Barcelona’s rising nucleus. “It is now time to start a new exciting adventure that...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

PSG complete signing of Renato Sanches on five-year deal

Renato Sanches poses after signing a 5 year contract with the Paris Saint-Germain on August 04, 2022 in Paris, France.Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches from Lille on a five-year contract until 2027.The fee is reported to have been just €15m, less than Lille paid in 2019, with Sanches becoming PSG’s fifth signing of the summer after Nuno Mendes, who loan from last season was made permanent, Vitinha, Nordi Mukiele and Hugo Ekitike.Having impressed as a teenager at Benfica and helping Portugal win 2016, Sanches previously joined Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to €80m. But his career failed to take off in Germany and an unsuccessful spell on loan at Swansea in the Premier League left him in need of a restart.It was at Lille where he got it, ...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Albion midfielder heads to Germany on loan

 Brighton & Hove Albion's Michal Karbownik gets away from Leicester City's Ayoze Perez during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Leicester City and Brighton And Hove Albion at The King Power Stadium on February 10, 2021 in Leicester, England.Albion midfielder Michal Karbownik is heading to Germany for the season. The 21-year-old has signed a loan deal with second-tier Fortuna Dusseldorf. He is keen to progress as a midfielder having previously been best known as a full-back. Albion’s pathway development manager Gordon Greer said: “Michal spent last season on loan at Olympiacos and this is another good opportunity for him to gain some vital first-team experience.“Michal is at an age where he needs to be playing regularly and we will watch his progress in Germany ...
Read More
Blogarama - Blog Directory