October 2022 – Page 3 – Football Flame
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Month: October 2022

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BARCELONA FC, Ernesto Valverde, LALIGA

Ernesto Valverde opines on Barcelona’s El Clasico defeat

Ernesto Valverde, head coach of Athletic Club, looks on during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Getafe CF and Athletic Club de Bilbao at Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium on October 18, 2022, in Getafe, Madrid, Spain. Athletic Club travel to Barcelona today with both sides in need of a result. Defeat for Athletic would make it three games without a win and perhaps take away from the feel-good factor at the Nuevo San Mames. A side-narrative is that Ernesto Valverde is returning to Camp Nou for the first time since he left Barcelona as a manager. Many of the questions directed to Valverde in his pre-match press conference were about Barcelona.“I’m am excited to win, but not for revenge, but to win the three points, it’s the first rival we have in front o...
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Lens, Marseille, NEWS

Lens beats wasteful Marseille to go second

08 Seko FOFANA (rcl) - 06 Matteo GUENDOUZI (om) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Marseille and Lens at Orange Velodrome on October 22, 2022 in Marseille, France.Lens have punished Marseille for their wasteful finishing, winning 1-0 with a deflected late shot to move up to second place in the French league. With Marseille well on top at Stade Velodrome and Lens pinned back, midfielder Matteo Guendouzi found himself in a scoring position inside the right of the penalty area. But he took one touch too many and wasted a good chance. Soon after, the visitors broke up the field and the ball reached midfielder David Pereira da Costa, whose shot clipped the leg of defender Leonardo Balerdi and looped over goalkeeper Pau Lopez in the 78th minute. Lens moved one point above Lorient into se...
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Fiorentina, Milan, SERIE A, Simone Inzaghi

Martinez stars as Inter Milan edge Fiorentina in dramatic seven-goal thriller

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring third goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale Milan at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy on 22 October 2022.Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi hailed his team’s never-say-die attitude after their dramatic 4-3 win over Fiorentina in Serie A on Saturday. Inter opened the scoring after two minutes inside Stadio Artemio Franchi when Lautaro Martinez’s perfectly-timed through ball sent Nicolo Barella clear on goal and the midfielder slotted home into the lower left corner.Fiorentina recovered after the shock start and started to build up momentum, with Jonathan Ikone’s curled shot after 10 minutes going just wide. Martinez doubled the lead after 15 minutes with a superb solo effort when he ra...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA

Real Madrid beat Sevilla to extend lead

Luka Modric and Zinedine Zidane present the Ballon d'Or trophy to Karim Benzema of Real Madrid prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Karim Benzema has proudly showed his Ballon d’Or award to fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and then sat back to watch Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 and increase their lead in the Spanish league. Benzema was ruled out of Saturday’s match when the club said he had muscle fatigue. It appears that the French striker, who won soccer’s prestigious individual prize on Monday, is being extra cautious to avoid risk of injury ahead of the World Cup starting in less than a month. Vinicius Junior set up two goals for Madrid as the Brazil winger continues to excel both with, ...
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Chelsea, Graham Potter, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea boss Graham Potter delivers honest verdict on Manchester United draw and Casemiro goal

Head Coach Graham Potter of Chelsea with Kepa Arrizabalaga and David De Gea of Manchester United after his sides 1-1 draw during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, England. (Chelsea head coach Graham Potter felt a draw was a fair outcome after Casemiro’s last-gasp header earned Manchester United a point at Stamford Bridge. The Brazilian, who had been excellent in the centre of midfield, leapt highest inside the penalty area to connect with Luke Shaw’s superb cross to head home a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser, making it 1-1. United had fallen behind with just three minutes of normal time left on the clock via a Jorginho penalty. The Italian dispatched the ball from 12 yards after substitute Scott McTominay had...
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BUNDESLIGA, Gio Reyna, Jude Bellingham

Reyna starts and scores in Dortmund’s 5-0 rout of Stuttgart

Dortmund's US midfielder Giovanni Reyna celebrates his 3-0 during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart in Dortmund, western Germany on October 22, 2022. Gio Reyna is back. The American started and scored on Saturday to help Borussia Dortmund rout Stuttgart 5-0 in the Bundesliga. It was Reyna’s first league start of the season and he crowned an impressive outing on the left of midfield with his first goal of the campaign when he curled a fine strike inside the far post just before the break. Reyna’s last appearance against Stuttgart ended in tears when he sustained a muscle and tendon injury just after kickoff – ending his season prematurely in April. Jude Bellingham also starred with two goals as Dortmund produc...
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Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, PREMIER LEAGUE

Forest stun Liverpool to climb off bottom of table

Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC at City Ground on October 22, 2022 in Nottingham, England. Nottingham Forest produced a superb performance to shock Liverpool and climb off the bottom of the Premier League at a boisterous City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi, who left Liverpool in 2021 without making a competitive appearance, hit the winner from close range after his initial attempt came back off a post. Liverpool were a long way from their best – Virgil van Dijk wasted their best chance – and remain without an away league win this season. It could have been worse for the visitors but Brennan Johnson hit a post in the closing moments with Liverpool keeper Aliss...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA

Karim Benzema injured and out of Real Madrid-Sevilla tie

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Elche v Real Madrid at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on October 19, 2022 in Elche Spain. Star striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of Real Madrid’s tie with Sevilla this evening due to muscle fatigue in his quadriceps. Benzema had missed training on Friday with the same issue but it was thought he would still take to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. However it appears once again this season Real Madrid will be missing their talisman up front. Although it is not yet clear how long he will be out for, Marca say that he will miss Los Blancos’ Champions League tie with RB Leipzig in midweek too. There is a strong chance that Real Madrid and Benzema are being extremely cautious. With a lead at the top of La...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Marseille, NEWS

Marseille chief responds to links of signing Cristiano Ronaldo to partner Alexis Sanchez

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United during the warm up in the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 19, 2022 in Manchester, England. Marseille president Pablo Longoria insists his club will not attempt to sign Cristiano Ronaldo to partner ex-Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez amid his Manchester United fallout. Ronaldo may have already played his last match for the Red Devils after leaving the substitute’s bench before the end of Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham and storming out of Old Trafford. Ronaldo pushed for a move away from United during the summer after his side failed to qualify for this season’s Champions League. But he was short of suitors and ultimately stayed in the north west. The 37-year-old has cut...
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BUNDESLIGA, FC Köln, FSV Mainz

Mainz thrash 10-man Cologne in Bundesliga

Anton Stach of 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Köln at MEWA Arena on October 21, 2022 in Mainz, Germany.   Five different players scored for Mainz in the Bundesliga as they whipped 10-man Cologne 5-0 to strengthen their bid for a spot in Europe next season. Mainz achieved their biggest margin of victory for nearly three years and soared from 11th to third in the table. Cologne dropped two places to ninth. Cologne defender Luca Kilian hauled down Mainz forward Karim Onisiwo on the break to give away an 11th-minute penalty converted by Marcus Ingvartsen. Kilian soon fouled Onisiwo again to earn himself a second yellow card and his second sending-off in 10 league games this seaso...
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Juventus, Max Allegri, SERIE A

Allegri: ‘Juventus looking like a team now’

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri smiles during the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli FC at Allianz Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Turin, Italy. Max Allegri maintains Juventus are ‘looking a bit more like a team now’ after their 4-0 demolition of Empoli and reiterates his advice for strikers not to be ‘desperate’ for goals. The Bianconeri seem to have finally turned a corner with back-to-back Serie A victories for the first time this season, and with two clean sheets too. They beat Torino 1-0 in the Derby della Mole, but this was a far stronger performance, the early breakthrough from Moise Kean, then Weston McKennie’s header on a corner and the late Adrien Rabiot brace. “We are looking a bit more like a team now. We started well this season, then got a week completely wrong and ...
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NEWS, Poland, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

Lewandowski: Poland in a very tough group in Qatar World Cup

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates goal 1-0 during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Villarreal at the Spotify Camp Nou on October 20, 2022 in Barcelona Spain. Poland’s Robert Lewandowski said they have been handed a difficult group alongside Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia at the World Cup in Qatar but he believes they can progress. The Polish side failed to get out of their group four years ago in Russia and Barcelona striker Lewandowski is keen to avoid a similar outcome. “The pressure that comes with the expectations of our fans and the nation as a whole is massive and I’m well aware of it. I have to and want to feel motivated to show them what I can do on the football pitch,” Lewandowski told the FIFA website. “Although that’s not always easy, I don’t wa...
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Crystal Palace, TRANSFERS, Wilfried Zaha

Wilfried Zaha ‘set to shun contract talks with Crystal Palace’ and hold out for big move

Wilfred Zaha of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on October 18, 2022 in London, England. Wilfried Zaha could shun new contract talks and leave Crystal Palace next summer as he looks for a move to a top six club. The Eagles attacker has once again been one of the club’s most important players so far this season and starred in Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over Wolves at Selhurst Park. Zaha has been constantly linked with a move away from Crystal Palace, with him being a potential target for Arsenal and more recently tipped for a transfer to north London rivals Spurs. Talking about the 29-year-old on The Five Podcast, journalist David Ornstein believes that Zaha is now holding out to see what happens, and...
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ARSENAL FC, BRAZIL, PREMIER LEAGUE

Gabriel signs new long-term Arsenal contract

Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. Arsenal defender Gabriel has signed a new long-term deal with the club. Gabriel, 24, has made 81 appearances for Arsenal since joining from Lille in the summer of 2020. On Gabriel’s new contract, manager Mikel Arteta said: “Gabi has shown huge qualities since he joined us. He is a young player with a great work ethic and his consistent strong performances have been hugely important to us over the past two seasons. “Working with Gabi every day is a pleasure, he has formed strong relationships with everyone at the club and we’re so pleased that he has committed to us on a long-term contract.” Gabriel’s performances for Arsen...
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ANTONIO CONTE, PREMIER LEAGUE, TOTTENHAM

Conte fears Spurs could be derailed by ‘big difficulty’ with injuries

Tottenham Hotspur Manager Antonio Conte reacts at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 19, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Antonio Conte says Tottenham are in danger of being derailed by their “big difficulty” with injuries after Dejan Kulusevski’s return to action was delayed. The winger was expected back this month after suffering a hamstring problem while playing for Sweden. But Conte revealed on Friday that the 22-year-old winger now faces a race against time to be fit before the Premier League pauses on November 13 ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham since September 17, while Brazil forward Richarlison is also sidelined with a calf strain that is expected to keep him out ...
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BAYERN MUNICH, BUNDESLIGA, FRANCE, FRANCK RIBERY

Former Bayern Munich, France winger Franck Ribery retires from football

Franck Ribery of US Salernitana 1919 gestures during the Serie A match between US Salernitana 1919 and AS Roma at Stadio Arechi, Salerno, Italy on 14 August 2022. Franck Ribery, a former Bayern Munich and France winger, ended his football career on Friday, at age 39. “Dear friends, dear fans, I wanted to make this short video to tell you that the time has come for me to retire from playing football. With you and your support, I was able to make my dream become a reality, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Ribery said on Instagram. The 2006 FIFA World Cup silver medalist said that a persistent knee injury forced him to quit playing the game immediately. Ribery thanked his family, teammates, head coaches and staff at the clubs he played for. “This is the end of a chapter, my chapt...
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BARCELONA FC, GALATASARAY, TRANSFERS

Barcelona outcast wanted by Turkish giants

Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona looks on prior the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Spotify Camp Nou on October 20, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing Memphis Depay from Barcelona in the January transfer window.According to a report by Spanish publication SPORT, Memphis Depay is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The Turkish giants want to sign the Dutch attacker from Barcelona in the January transfer window. Memphis Depay joined Barcelona a little over a year ago with hopes and aspirations. But while the 28-year-old finished the 2021/22 season as the Catalan club’s joint-top scorer, he had already lost his place as a regular before the campaign ended. And things have gone from bad to worse for him ...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-0 as Lewandowski passes 600-career goal threshold

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Spotify Camp Nou on October 20, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona toppled Villarreal 3-0 in a Thursday Spanish La Liga match as Robert Lewandowski scored a brace to surpass a 600-goal threshold in his career. Lewandowski put the ball into Villarreal’s net twice in the 31st and 35th minutes at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium to reach a new milestone. Ansu Fati added another goal for Barcelona in the 38th minute to achieve the final result. Experienced forward Lewandowski, 34, who previously played for Lech Poznan, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, scored his 601st competitive goal for the club and the Polish national team. During hi...
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ARSENAL FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, PSV EINDHOVEN

Arsenal qualify for Europa League knock-outs

Ibrahim Sangare of PSV Eindhoven disappointed after goal of Granit Xhaka (c) of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Arsenal have earned a spot in the Europa League knockout stages after Granit Xhaka’s second-half goal was enough to earn a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven and maintain the Gunners’ perfect record in the competition. Xhaka’s well-struck volley in the 71st minute on Thursday was the breakthrough Arsenal sought after failing to convert a number of chances thanks to a combination of wasteful finishing and good saves from goalkeeper Walter Benitez. Arsenal are assured of one of the top two spots in group A with a maximum 12 points from four games – and two rounds l...
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ARSENAL FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS

Arsenal Confirmed Lineup vs PSV: Jesus, Saka start; Tierney at left-back

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal warms up with teammates prior to the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka start against PSV Eindhoven, while Kieran Tierney is at left-back for the latest UEFA Europa League clash for Arsenal. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has chosen to go with a strong attacking lineup against PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates. The Spaniard has opted to start with Gabriel Jesus up front, while Bukayo Saka also features on the team sheet. Those selections highlight the importance of the game for the Gunners, who seek yet another win in the UEFA Europa League. Takehiro Tomiyasu starts at right-back, with the pairing of Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes lining up at t...
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