November 2022 – Page 3 – Football Flame
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England, Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham Hotspur

‘I feel’: Mauricio Pochettino now shares whether he would take the England job

Mauricio Pochettino, former head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, on the sideline during the Paris Saint-Germain Vs Metz, French Ligue 1 regular season match at Parc des Princes on May 21st 2022 in Paris, France.Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has now shared with the Athletic whether he would take the England job in the future. Pochettino enjoyed a brilliant spell in England, particularly with Spurs as he managed a wealth of talented English players. The Argentine was responsible for helping both Harry Kane and Eric Dier develop into the players they are today. And both have been named as part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for Qatar. The former PSG boss also did a brilliant job with Southampton before joining Tottenham in 2014, developing English players such as Nathaniel C...
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BRAZIL, Neymar, World Cup 2022

Why Neymar Vital to Brazil Winning 2022 World Cup, according to Cafu

Players of Brazil during training during the Brazil Training Session at Juventus Training Center on November 16, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Neymar Jr. has the absolute pressure of Brazil on his shoulders as the Paris Saint-Germain star hopes to end the country’s 20-year FIFA World Cup drought. What bodes well for Brazil is that Neymar is playing the best football heading into the competition, so there’s no major break from when the last time the 30-year-old played significant matches to when the World Cup gets underway on Sunday. Although there are plenty of critics regarding Neymar, Brazilian football legend Cafu isn’t one of them and is ready to put his support behind him. “It’s a great opportunity to break European dominance,” Cafu told the AFP (h/t RMC Sport). “This is the perfect time fo...
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Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig, World Cup 2022

World Cup Watch: France loses RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku to knee injury

(L-R) Karim Benzema, Christopher Nkunku and Matteo Guendouzi warmup during a french soccer team training session at Centre National Du Football on November 14, 2022 in Etival-Clairefontaine, France.RB Leipzig attacker Christopher Nkunku has been rumored to be on the transfer radar of clubs like Bayern Munich and Chelsea FC, but if those teams wanted to get a long look at him playing for France in the World Cup, they will be disappointed.Nkunku went down in training camp and sustained a knee injury that will keep him out of the tournament in Qatar. The French national team website released this statement on Nkunku:Christopher Nkunku will not participate in the World Cup. The RB Leipzig striker left the training session on Tuesday before its end, injured in the left knee. The radiological ex...
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Eden Hazard, LALIGA

Hazard: “I want to play but it’s the manager who makes his choices.”

 Eden Hazard of Real Madrid CF reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 10, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. In a press conference on Monday while on international duty with the Belgian National Team, Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard spoke to reporters about the difficult season he’s had so far, and his desire to continue at the Spanish capital. “I don’t want to leave Real Madrid. Maybe my situation will change after the World Cup,” Hazard told the media. “I want to play but it’s the manager who makes his choices. I accept, but I want to show him that I deserve to play more. When you don’t play it’s difficult.” Hazard also explained that while he understands why the “outside world” doubts him, he doesn’t doubt himself. “...
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NEWS, Raul Jimenez, World Cup 2022

Raul Jimenez, Hirving Lozano included in Mexico 2022 World Cup squad

Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers continues his rehabilitation from injury at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on November 01, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez and Napoli forward Hirving Lozano have both been included in Mexico’s 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. Jimenez has not played since August 31 due to a troubling groin injury, but he will be heading to Qatar as one of five forward options in Gerardo Martino’s squad. The 31-year-old has been an ever-present member of the Mexico squad over the last 10 years and has scored 29 times in 96 international appearances. Should Jimenez recover in time to lead the line for Mexico, the experienced striker could be joined in attack by Napoli star Lozano who is enjoying a superb campai...
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, PREMIER LEAGUE

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no respect for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session at Cidade do Futebol training camp in Oeiras, Portugal, on November 13, 2021, on the eve of their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying football match against Serbia.Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo says that the club have betrayed him and that he is being forced out, while he has no respect for manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus for a second spell at Old Trafford in August 2021 on a two-year deal, returning to the club where he won eight major trophies from 2003-2009. In an interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Ronaldo was asked whether United’s hierarchy were trying to push him out of the club. “Yes, not only the coach (Ten Hag), but another two or three guys ar...
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Kylian Mbappe, Ligue 1, PSG

Mbappe on target as PSG thrash Auxerre

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint Germain (C) celebrating the opening goal of PSG with his teammates during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and AJ Auxerre at Parc des Princes on November 13, 2022 in Paris, France.Paris St-Germain moved five points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a dominant display to see off Auxerre in their final match before the break for the World Cup. They opened the scoring in the 11th minute at the Parc des Princes when Lionel Messi played a lovely chipped ball over the top to Nuno Mendes, who found Kylian Mbappe in the middle and the France striker volleyed home. For all PSG's possession, that was one of only two shots in the first half, which was their lowest total in a league game since May 2021. The cutting edge came in the second half as Carlos Soler d...
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Edin Dzeko, Inter Milan, SERIE A

Dzeko double earns Inter win over Atalanta

Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale scores his second goal to give the side a 2-1 lead during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Bergamo, Italy.Inter Milan held on to claim an important victory away to fellow Champions League chasers Atalanta in Serie A. Simone Inzaghi’s side had to come from behind at Gewiss Stadium as Ademola Lookman scored his seventh league goal of the season from the penalty spot to put the hosts in front. Edin Dzeko brought the visitors level before half-time with a clever finish after being teed up by Lautaro Martinez, then added his second 10 minutes after the restart. The lead was extended just past the hour mark when Jose Luis Palomino put one through his own net. Although the centre-back atoned with ...
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BAYERN MUNICH, BUNDESLIGA, Jamal Musiala

Bayern end year clear atop Bundesliga

Tom Krauss of Schalke 04, Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munchen during the German Bundesliga match between Schalke 04 v Bayern Munchen at the Veltins Arena on November 12, 2022 in Gelsenkirchen Germany.Bayern Munich’s teenage forward Jamal Musiala laid on two assists to help his side extend their lead atop the table to six points in a 2-0 win away at Schalke on Saturday.Coming into the game against last-placed Schalke, who have won only twice this season, Bayern boasted a starting XI featuring exclusively players selected for the Qatar World Cup – six for Germany, four for France and one for Cameroon. The home side managed to keep Bayern at bay for much of the opening stanza, before a sublime Musiala back-heel put former Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry in space to score his side’s first after ...
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England, James Maddison, Leicester city

Injury scare for Maddison before World Cup

James Maddison of Leicester City leaves the pitch injured during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leicester City at London Stadium on November 12, 2022 in London, England.England midfielder James Maddison was substituted after just 25 minutes on Saturday, appearing to suffer a problem with his right leg in Leicester’s final game before the World Cup. Maddison, who was called up to England’s squad for the tournament in Qatar, went down after taking a corner, but was able to walk off the pitch. The 25-year-old had opened the scoring in the Premier League game at West Ham. England’s first group game is against Iran on Monday, 21 November.
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England, Ivan Toney, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Overlooked Toney helps Bees to victory at Man City

Ivan Toney of Brentford shoots during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford FC at Etihad Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Manchester, England. Ivan Toney responded to being overlooked for England’s World Cup squad by delivering a match-winning two-goal performance in Brentford’s thoroughly deserved Premier League win at Manchester City. Toney missed out on a place in Qatar but demonstrated his vital importance to Brentford with an outstanding all-round display that left the reigning Premier League champions stunned as the Bees took all three points with a 98th-minute winner. It was fully merited for Brentford’s positive approach as they refused to take a backward step from the first whistle, even after Manchester City’s Phil Foden restored equality with a crisp...
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Bournemouth, Marcelo Bielsa, PREMIER LEAGUE

Marcelo Bielsa in talks with Bournemouth of vacant manager job

Leeds United former coach Marcelo Bielsa shouts instructions to his team from the technical area during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on January 22, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Bournemouth are interested in former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa and have spoken to him about becoming their new head coach, but current interim Gary O’Neil remains very much in contention to get the job on a permanent basis. Bournemouth sacked Scott Parker, who had brought them up from the Championship last season, in August and appointed O’Neil as interim. O’Neil has enjoyed some very good results at the start of his time in charge, but has seen form dip in recent weeks – losing their last four league games. Bournemouth have also been going through a takeover, wi...
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NEWS, Paulo Bento, World Cup 2022

South Korea announces 26-man squad for Qatar World Cup

South Korea head coach Paulo Bento during after the international friendly match between South Korea and Iceland at Hwasung Sports Complex Stadium on November 11, 2022 in Hwasung, South Korea. Head coach of South Korea’s national team Paulo Bento has named his squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 which will be held from Nov 20 to Dec 18.The South Korean squad will be led by football star Son Heung-Min despite suffering a fractured eye socket while playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League earlier this month. Coach Paulo Bento has admitted, however, that it is not yet clear whether the Tottenham Hotspur star will have recovered sufficiently from a fracture near his left eye to take his place in the Taegeuk Warriors line-up. “We are in contact with him and with Tottenham ...
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Argentina, Lionel Messi, World Cup

Premier League stars join Messi in Argentina squad

Argentina's Lionel Messi controls the ball during the closed-door 2022 FIFA World Cup South American qualifier football match against Paraguay at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on November 12, 2020.Paris St-Germain's Lionel Messi will play in his fifth World Cup finals as part of an Argentina squad that includes five Premier League players. Head coach Lionel Scaloni has combined veterans like Messi, 35, and Angel di Maria, 34, with younger players such as Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. Injured Roma striker Paulo Dybala, 28, also gets the nod despite not playing since 9 October. Argentina's first game in Group C is against Saudi Arabia on 22 November. They will also face Poland and Mexico. Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Tottenham's Christian Romero, Manchester...
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Juventus, Moise Kean, SERIE A

Kean fires Juve into top four at outraged Verona, Lazio go second

Moise Kean of Juventus celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Juventus at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 10, 2022 in Verona, Italy. Moise Kean shot Juventus into the Serie A top four with the winner in Thursday’s 1-0 victory at rock-bottom Verona, who were fuming after being denied what they saw as a clear penalty.Italy international Kean struck his second league goal of the season just after the hour in a scrappy match at the Stadio Bentegodi to extend his team’s league winning run to five matches.Massimiliano Allegri’s job had been up for discussion after a series of embarrassing results at home and in Europe but they are in the Champions League positions.“It certainly wasn’t a great performance… the boys knew what the ...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Toni Kroos

Kroos shines in Real Madrid win

Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF battle for the ball with Jose Mari of Cadiz CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 10, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Toni Kroos scored a superb volley and provided the assist for Real Madrid’s other goal as Los Blancos moved within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 2-1 win over Cadiz. Carlo Ancelotti’s side suffered their first loss of the top-flight season at Rayo Vallecano on Monday but returned to winning ways with a much-improved showing at the Santiago Bernabeu in their final match before the World Cup break. Eder Militao opened the scoring with a first-half header from Kroos’ cross on Thursday, marking the centre-back’s second goal in as many league games. Kroos’ emphatic seco...
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BUNDESLIGA, Moussa Diaby, Xabi Alonso

Leverkusen wins Rhine derby to ease pressure on Xabi Alonso

 Moussa Diaby of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Jonas Hector of 1. FC Koln during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Koln and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the RheinEnergieStadion on November 9, 2022 in Cologne, Germany. Moussa Diaby scored again as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Cologne 2-1 in their Rhine derby on Wednesday, giving coach Xabi Alonso his second successive Bundesliga win. The French winger, who wasn’t included in Didier Deschamps’ 25-man squad for the World Cup, scored Leverkusen’s winner in the 71st minute when he applied the finishing touch to a counterattack started by Callum Hudson-Odoi after a Cologne corner. The home team had been better for much of the game. Benno Schmitz scored Cologne’s goal on the half-hour mark when he took Sargis Adamyan’s cross on his ...
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Roma, SERIE A, Tammy Abraham

Abraham breaks goal drought in Roma win

Tammy Abraham of AS Roma after the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on November 9, 2022 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy.England World Cup hopeful Tammy Abraham has scored his first Serie A goal since September, netting for Roma in a 1-1 draw at Sassuolo. Abraham – who has won 11 caps for the national side – rose highest to head in a cross from Gianluca Mancini in the 80th minute but Andrea Pinamonti equalised for Sassuolo with a swift counterattack five minutes later. Abraham, who scored 27 goals across all competitions last season in a breakout performance upon arriving at Roma after falling out of favour at Chelsea, has struggled to find the target this term. He scored one Serie A goal in August, one in September. His only other goal for ...
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Atletico Madrid, LALIGA, Vedat Muriqi

Atletico lose again as World Cup looms

Mallorca's Kosovar forward Vedat Muriqi (C) vies with Atletico Madrid's Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (L) and Atletico Madrid's Brazilian defender Felipe Augusto de Almeida during the Spanish league football match between RCD Mallorca and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Visit Mallorca Stadium in Palma de Mallorca on November 9, 2022.The World Cup break cannot come soon enough for Atletico Madrid. Their struggles continued on Wednesday with a 1-0 loss at Mallorca in the Spanish league, extending the team’s winless streak to five matches in all competitions. The latest setback dropped Diego Simeone’s side to sixth place going into the World Cup break, 13 points off leaders Barcelona. Vedat Muriqi extended his recent scoring run to score Mallorca’s winner from close range in the 16th ...
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BUNDESLIGA, sadio mane, World Cup 2022

Sadio Mane injured, will he miss the World Cup?

 Sadio Mane of Bayern Muenchen injured during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and SV Werder Bremen at Allianz Arena on November 08, 2022 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich’s 6-1 thrashing of Werder Bremen to move four points clear atop the Bundesliga was overshadowed by an injury to Sadio Mane. Leroy Sane had to replace Mane after he went down with a knee injury after 15 minutes and needed treatment. It happens just 13 days before Mane’s Senegal face the Netherlands in Qatar in their opening 2022 World Cup match. Meanwhile, Serge Gnabry’s hat-trick helped Bayern win easily. Mane, a former Liverpool player, walked straight down the tunnel after being replaced to receive additional care. Mane, a two-time African Footballer of the Year, is essential for ...
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