October 2022 – Page 6 – Football Flame
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Neymar set for trial over fraud charges

Neymar of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the UEFA Champions League group H football match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on October 5, 2022.   Neymar will stand trial next week on fraud and corruption charges over his transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013 with the complainants, Brazilian investment firm DIS, demanding a five-year jail term for the striker. Along with Neymar, the defendants in the trial being brought by Spanish prosecutors, which begins in Barcelona on Monday, are his parents, the two clubs, former Barca presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues. The case stems from a complaint by DIS, which owned 40 per cent of the rights to the Brazilian international whe...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ramsdale happy with fifth in Premier League if Arsenal won Europa League

Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on October 12, 2022 in St Albans, England.Aaron Ramsdale has said that he would be satisfied with finishing fifth in the Premier League if it meant that Arsenal won the Europa League. The Gunners currently sit top of the table on both the domestic and European stage after having enjoyed a bright start to the season. The 24-year-old, who joined the north Londoners from Sheffield United last year for £25million, has featured nine times for Mikel Arteta’s side this term, keeping three clean sheets in the meantime. His impressive displays have steered Arsenal towards the makings of a title charge, but the shot-stopper has insisted that he would be willing to sacrifice what they’ve built this campaign in order to gua...
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Juve’s Di Maria out for three weeks with hamstring injury

Angel Di Maria of Juventus warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League group H match between Maccabi Haifa FC and Juventus at Sammy Ofer Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Haifa, Israel.Angel Di Maria will be out for around three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury during Juventus’ humiliating defeat at Maccabi Haifa, the struggling club said on Thursday. In a statement, Juve said Di Maria underwent tests on Thursday “which revealed a low-grade lesion to the hamstring of the right thigh”. “It will take around 20 days for the player’s complete recovery,” Juve added. Argentina winger Di Maria was substituted 23 minutes into Juve’s shock 2-0 defeat in Israel which left them on the brink of elimination from the Champions League. Juve are third in Group H and five points behind second-placed ...
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Ten Hag lauds Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness as United train for Europa League

Manager Erik ten Hag of Manchester United talks to the squad during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on October 12, 2022 in Manchester, England.Cristiano Ronaldo seems to have received a new lease of life at Manchester United. The Portuguese star scored the 700th club goal of his career to earn United a 2-1 victory at Everton, raising hopes of a return to form.United manager Erik ten Hag said he is focused on getting the best out of Ronaldo, with the veteran gradually returning to top form. Ronaldo was United’s top-scorer last season with 24 goals in all competitions but has been reduced to playing a bit-part role this campaign. Ten Hag said that the Portuguese lacked sharpness early in the campaign but is now finding his feet. “I want to support him as good as p...
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Mikel Arteta brushes off the criticism of ex-Gunner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta attends a press conference before the UEFA Europa League group A match between FK Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal FC at Aspmyra Stadion on October 12, 2022 in Bodo, Norway. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hit back at criticism from former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – insisting his current squad is more “hard-working” than in previous years.Aubameyang left the Emirates Stadium for Barcelona in February, his contract torn up having not been in and around the first-team after Arteta dropped his then skipper for returning late from an agreed break.His stint in Spain lasted just seven months before he returned to the Premier League with Chelsea and a video emerged in recent days of the Gabon forward slating Arteta’s management skills.“To manage big characters or...
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Mo Salah scores fastest-ever Champions League hat trick

 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC celebrates scoring his third goal with team mates Harvey Elliott and Fabinho during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Rangers FC and Liverpool FC at Ibrox Stadium on October 12, 2022 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Mohamed Salah came off the bench to score the fastest hat trick in Champions League history as Liverpool routed Rangers 7-1 at Ibrox on Wednesday. The Egyptian came on in the second half with his team leading 3-1 and proceeded to fire a stunning treble in just six minutes, 12 seconds to set a new benchmark in the competition. Bafétimbi Gomis previously held the record from 2011 when he took eight minutes to complete his hat trick in a 7-1 win for Lyon against Dinamo Zagreb. But Salah smashed that time with his stunning feat, walking ...
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Club Bruges reach Champions League knockout stage

Balanta Eder midfielder of Club Brugge & Hoefkens Carl head coach of Club Brugge during the UEFA Champions League Group Stage B Matchday 4 between Club Atletico de Madrid and Club Brugge on October 12, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Club Bruges reached the Champions League knockout stage for the first time with a draw at Atletico Madrid. The 18-time Belgian champions have failed to progress from the group stage in their previous 10 attempts but go through with an unbeaten record. They are managed by ex-Stoke and West Brom defender Carl Hoefkens and were outplayed by Atletico, who had 21 shots compared to five by Club Bruges. Atletico will battle with Porto and Bayer Leverkusen for second spot.
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Napoli beat Ajax to reach Champions League last 16

 (lr) Jurrien Timber of Ajax, Kenneth Taylor of Ajax, Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between SSC Napoli and Ajax Amsterdam at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 12, 2022 in Naples, Italy. Free-scoring Napoli moved into the knockout stages of the Champions League with an entertaining win over Ajax. They raced into a two-goal lead as Hirving Lozano sent a looping header into the far corner and Giacomo Raspadori thumped a left-footed drive into the roof of the net.Ex-Everton man Davy Klaasen's header reduced Ajax's arrears after the break, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's penalty, harshly awarded for handball against Jurrien Timber after a Video Assistant Referee review, extended Napoli's lead back to two goals. The visitors were then...
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Carlo Ancelotti – We played poorly against Shakhtar Donetsk

Carlo Ancelotti, Manager of Real Madrid looks on during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid at Wojska Polskiego Stadium on October 11, 2022 in Warsaw, Poland. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that his side “played poorly” in Wednesday’s Champions League contest with Shakhtar Donetsk. Los Blancos qualified for the knockout round of the competition with two games to spare courtesy of their 1-1 draw with the Ukrainian giants. Oleksandr Zubkov sent Shakhtar ahead in the 46th minute of the contest, but Real Madrid secured a point in the final exchanges courtesy of a header from Antonio Rudiger. Ancelotti has claimed that the reigning European champions “played very badly” in the Group F contest but showed impressive character to navigate the...
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PSG Sporting Advisor Luis Campos responds to Kylian Mbappe exit rumours

Kylian Mbappe of PSG, Nicolas Otamendi of Benfica during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and SL Benfica at Parc des Princes stadium on October 11, 2022 in Paris, France. On Tuesday afternoon, one of the most closely followed transfer stories in history rose back up from the past and entered into the present once more. Just five months after signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025, news emerged that Kylian Mbappe wanted to leave the club. Seemingly Mbappe is unhappy with his situation at the club due to a number of broken promises. Since, Madrid-based media have denied any interest in signing Mbappe, who would leave in January if possible. However speaking to RMC Sport in France, PSG’s Sporting Director has been vehement in h...
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Arsenal injury news ahead of Bodo/Glimt clash with major Gabriel Jesus update

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England. Arsenal are flying in all competitions at present and come into the clash against Bodo/Glimt off the back of a huge win in the Premier League against Liverpool. The Gunners returned to the top of the table with the 3-2 victory against the Reds, but have been hit with some worrying injury news ahead of their Europa League fixture against the Norwegian outfit. Mikel Arteta was able to rotate his side in the 3-0 win against Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates Stadium last week, and it is expected that the Spaniard will look to do the same once again on Thursday night. Arsenal can take a huge step towards securing qualification from Group A ...
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Aston Villa Steven Gerrard hopeful of Leon Bailey return ahead of Chelsea

Steven Gerrard the manager / head coach of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa at City Ground on October 10, 2022 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Steven Gerrard is threatening to wield the axe after Villa struggled to break down Nottingham Forest during Monday’s 1-1 draw at the City Ground, a result which left them sitting 16th in the Premier League. Bailey missed the match with a muscle injury but could be back for the visit of Chelsea. Gerrard said: “He was out on the training pitch on Sunday running at 70 or 80 per cent. Hopefully with no reaction we can have him available.” The boss wants more from his forward players with Villa having scored just seven league goals so far and warned: “There could be a few changes in the team. It could b...
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Leipzig late show sends Celtic out of Champions League

Timo Werner of RB Leipzig shoots at goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Celtic FC and RB Leipzig at Celtic Park on October 11, 2022 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.A last-gasp header by Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger rescued a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk after the Ukrainian side had taken the lead in the Champions League on Tuesday. Ange Postecoglou and Celtic’s hopes of progression are all but over after a 2-0 home loss to RB Leipzig. Celtic remain anchored to the bottom of Group F with one point, four behind third-placed Shakhtar and nine goals worse off on goal difference.Elsewhere, Chelsea beat 10-man AC Milan to remain top of Group E, while Paris Saint-Germain are three games without a win in all competitions after being held to a 1-1 home draw by Benfic...
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Alexander-Arnold & Matip out for up to three weeks

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool receives medical treatment during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 09, 2022 in London, England.Liverpool defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joel Matip are expected to be missing for up to three weeks through injury. Both England right-back Alexander-Arnold – who has an ankle injury – and centre-back Matip, who has a calf issue, came off at Arsenal on Sunday. Winger Luis Diaz has been ruled out with a knee injury – also picked up against Arsenal – until December. Liverpool lost 3-2 to the Premier League leaders at Emirates Stadium. The result leaves the Reds in 10th place, 14 points off the top after winning just two of their opening eight Premier League matches. Jurgen Klopp’s side have six mat...
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Ashley Young earns draw for Aston Villa at Nottingham Forest in Premier League

Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest in action with Ashley Young of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa at City Ground on October 10, 2022 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Ashley Young’s superb strike earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw on Monday at relegation rivals Nottingham Forest who climbed off the bottom of the Premier League. Emmanuel Dennis put Steve Cooper’s side ahead early in the first half at the City Ground before Young bagged Villa’s equaliser with a long-range rocket. By ending their five-match losing run, Forest moved one point above Leicester into 19th place. But Forest have won just once in their nine league matches this season and face a huge battle to avoid relegation back to the Championship. “It’s a step in the right dir...
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Xavi Hernandez defiant over Barcelona form going into El Clasico

Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez looks on during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona vs Celta at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 9, 2022.Barcelona will head into El Clasico top of the La Liga table following a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday night, but if anything, it only grew the doubt amongst their fans about their performances. The Blaugrana had started well and took the lead through Pedri early on, controlling much of the first half with ease. However the second half belonged to Celta Vigo at Camp Nou, Os Celeste causing problems time and again for Barcelona. “Now I am preparing for Inter. I have to savour the three points because they are golden and we continue as leaders. El Clasico is unpredictable. Last year we came into El Clasico very p...
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Solid defense helps Barcelona beat Celta Vigo to top La Liga

Pedri central midfield of Barcelona and Spain and Oscar Rodriguez attacking midfield of Celta de Vigo and Spain compete for the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta at Spotify Camp Nou on October 9, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona regained top spot in La Liga with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou.Pedri put Barca on track when he broke the deadlock in the 17th minute after shooting home from close range after a cross from the left was blocked, but landed just in front of his feet.Oscar Rodriguez missed Celta Vigo's equalizing chance early in the second half before Jorgen Strand Larsen ruled the goal offside.Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen made a second-half save against Iago Aspas and the Celta striker also hit the post in stoppage time to...
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Defending champions Italy face England in Euro 2024 qualifier

Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Italy is interviewed following the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round draw at Messe Frankfurt on October 09, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.The defending champions Italy were drawn on Sunday to face England, which they defeated in last year’s final, in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship. Euro 2024, hosted by Germany, will be an opportunity for Italy to regain its pride after they failed to qualify for the World Cup finals in Qatar in six weeks. Italy beat hosts England on penalties in the Euro 2020 final, a match delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, at Wembley last year after finishing the game 1-1 after extra time. Italy coach Roberto Mancini said: “I know we will have England or France, but that’s okay. It’s a good group of five teams, no easy game...
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Saka doubles as Arsenal beat Liverpool to lead

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker saves at close range from Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on October 9, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Bukayo Saka’s penalty settled a thrilling encounter and put Arsenal back on top of the Premier League with victory over Liverpool at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal got off to a perfect start when Gabriel Martinelli put them ahead after 58 seconds but Liverpool responded well and striker Darwin Nunez deservedly got them level when he slid home Luis Diaz’s cross after 34 minutes. Saka restored Arsenal’s lead in first-half added time after Martinelli broke clear on the counter-attack only for Liverpool to level once more eight minutes after the break when substitute Roberto Fir...
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French League: Monaco beat Montpellier 2-0

Monaco's Swiss forward Breel Embolo (R) fights for the ball with Montpellier's French defender Christopher Jullien (L) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier Herault SC and AS Monaco at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, southern France on October 9, 2022.Monaco extended its win streak to five games on Sunday, moving two points behind the top three spots in the Ligue 1 by beating Montpellier 2-0. Wissam Ben Yedder assisted Breel Embolo during the first half, who scored a goal from a shot that rebounded off the roof of the net.The winner came in the 80th minute, when Dutch forward Myron Boadu converted a low cross by Caio Henrique.Leader Paris Saint-Germain drew with Reims 0-0 on Saturday to extend its lead over Marseille to three points. Other games Angers 2:3 Strasbo...
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