2022 – Page 58 – Football Flame

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LALIGA

Levante scores late to beat Sociedad in Spanish league

Gonzalo Melero of Levante UD celebrates a goal with teammates during the Santander League match between Levante UD and Real Sociedad at the Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on May 6, 2022, in Valencia, Spain.Gonzalo Melero converted a 90th-minute penalty as Levante defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 to keep alive their chances of escaping relegation from the Spanish league.Friday's victory lifted Levante from last place and left the Valencia club three points from safety ahead of the weekend matches.The loss hurt Sociedad's chances of qualifying for the Champions League as they stayed in sixth place, five points behind Atletico Madrid which occupies the fourth and final qualification spot.It was the fourth consecutive winless match for the Basque Country club.Jorge Miramon opened the scoring for the hos...
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SERIE A

Allegri: Juventus cannot make the same mistakes in Coppa Italia final

Massimiliano Allegri manager of FC Juventus looks dejected during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC v FC Juventus on May 6, 2022 in Genova, Italy.Juventus huffed and puffed at times against a Genoa side desperate to stave off relegation, and then gave up the ghost late on at the Marassi as the hosts scored twice late on — including a penalty in time added on — to lose 2-1 on Friday night ahead of their Coppa Italia final against Inter Milan on Wednesday.A fine shot from Paulo Dybala looked enough to secure all three points as Massimiliano Allegri’s side sought to climb into third place ahead of Napoli who play tomorrow against Torino, but the home side roared on by their fervent supporters were able to snatch an equalizer late on, with more chances to score on either side of the equalize...
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Van Bronckhorst: Rangers will give everything to win Europa League

Leon Balogun of Rangers celebrates with Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst following the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Leg Two match between Rangers and RB Leipzig at Ibrox Stadium on May 5, 2022 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.Giovanni van Bronckhorst says Rangers will give everything to lift the Europa League trophy after beating RB Leipzig to reach the final in Seville.On a dramatic night at Ibrox, Rangers raced to a two-goal lead through James Tavernier and Glen Kamara before Christopher Nkunku levelled the tie for RB Leipzig.With nine minutes left on the clock, John Lundstram fired home the goal that put Rangers in the final and Van Bronckhorst said it was a special moment.It’s been an amazing night and we said before the game we were going to do everything possible to make sure we’r...
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Roma 1-0 Leicester (agg 2-1): Abraham sends Mourinho’s side into final

Tammy Abraham of AS Roma competes for the ball with Wesley Fofana of Leicester during the UEFA Conference League Semi Final Leg Two match between AS Roma and Leicester at Stadio Olimpico on May 5, 2022 in Rome, Italy.Tammy Abraham was the hero as Roma beat Leicester 2-1 on aggregate to reach the Europa Conference League final.The English’s striker’s 27th goal of the season proved to be the only goal on the night, and that was enough for Jose Mourinho’s side to go through after a 1-1 draw a week ago at the King Power Stadium.The Foxes fell short in their first European semi-final and there will be a lingering sense of regret they failed to seriously trouble Roma and never did themselves justice.The club have torn up the rule book after winning the Premier League and FA Cup in the last six y...
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Ancelotti: ‘Something strange’ in Real’s run to final

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti waves to the crowd after the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 4, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti admitted there's been "something strange" about Real Madrid's progression to the Champions League final after overseeing yet another comeback in their 3-1 semifinal second leg win over Manchester City.Riyad Mahrez scored in the 73rd minute to put City 5-3 up in the tie, before Rodrygo grabbed two goals in two minutes and Karim Benzema converted an extra-time penalty to send Madrid to the final with Liverpool in Paris on May 28.It's the latest unlikely turnaround for Madrid, who had also trailed to Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 and Chelsea in the quarterfin...
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Ansu Fati opens up on his recovery from injury

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RD Mallorca at Camp Nou Stadium on May 1, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Ansu Fati has opened up on his recovery from injury and his ambitions after returning to action at the weekend for Barcelona against Real Mallorca.The teenager made his first appearance since January as a second-half substitute and spoke about how hard he’s worked to return to full fitness.You gradually get better and stronger every day, he said. With total effort and hard work, you can fix everything in the end. I’ve learned so much about myself during the recovery process.Barcelona will be hoping Fati can stay injury-free and go on and achieve his potential at the club. The youngster has already signed a contract that runs until 2027 and says he n...
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Pep Guardiola reacts to Man City defeat after stunning Real Madrid comeback

Manchester City Head Coach Pep Guardiola during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 4, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must accept their latest Champions League heartbreak and refocus on their bid to retain the Premier League after their stunning semi-final defeat to Real Madrid.City were moments away from setting up an all-English final against Liverpool before Real launched a remarkable comeback at the Bernabeu.A second-half goal from Riyad Mahrez the Premier League champions on the brink but two goals inside two minutes from Rodrygo in injury time saw Real force extra-time with the tie poised at 5-5 on aggregate.Karim Benzema continued his sensational run of form in this c...
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‘I hope this is my turn’ – West Ham boss David Moyes wants Europa League win

David Moyes, Manager of West Ham United speaks to the media during a West Ham United press conference at Deutsche Bank Park on May 04, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.David Moyes is hoping it is finally his turn to win a trophy at the climax of West Ham’s march through Europe – and that his father will be there to see it.The Hammers go into the away leg of their Europa League semi-final at Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 down but with high hopes of overturning that deficit and reaching the final in Seville in a fortnight.Moyes’ father David snr, 86, has been there at every step of the remarkable journey which saw West Ham top a difficult group before knocking out Sevilla and Lyon.A managerial career that began with Preston 24 years ago is now hitting the heights, and beyond, of Moyes’ successfu...
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Villarreal president slams Giovani Lo Celso penalty decision in Liverpool defeat

Giovani Lo Celso of Villarreal CF is challenged by Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Villarreal and Liverpool at Estadio de la Ceramica on May 03, 2022 in Villarreal, Spain.Villarreal club president Fernando Roig has hit out at referee Danny Makkelie for not awarding an early penalty in their Champions League defeat to Liverpool.The Yellow Submarine’s European journey came to an end on a dramatic night at the Estadio de la Ceramica as Unai Emery’s side pushed for a first ever Champions League final spot.Despite trailing 2-0 from the first leg at Anfield last month, Emery’s charges were motivated by the challenge of turning the tie around on home soil. First half goals from Boulaye Dia and Francis Coquelin tipped the game in t...
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Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid ‘have the quality to take risks’ against Manchester City

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid looks on prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 30, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti has said his Real Madrid side “have the quality to take risks” has they look to overturn a one-goal deficit against Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.The Spanish side lost a thrilling first leg 4-3 in Manchester as they look to secure their first final spot since 2018 and have shown plenty of fight to come from behind in both their previous knockout games against Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.And Real are flying high this week after clinching a 35th La Liga title at the weekend following their 4-0 win over Espanyol, sparking scenes of jubilation in...
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Barcelona boss Xavi sends pointed message to Wolves over Adama Traore transfer

Adama Traore of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz CF at Camp Nou Stadium on April 18, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Adama Traore’s frustrating loan spell with Barcelona continued over the weekend as the Wolverhampton Wanderers flanker was an unused substitute in their 2-1 win over Real Mallorca.Spain international Traore has been used sparingly by head coach Xavi in recent months, playing just 63 minutes of La Liga football since February to cast doubt over his long-term future at the Camp Nou. Barcelona have the option to sign him permanently from Wolves for €30million (£25m) at the end of the season.The return to form and favour of Ousmane Dembele has limited Traore’s involvement under Xavi. But, with Dembele suffering from tonsillitis over...
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Jesse Lingard unhappy with Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick

Manchester United's English midfielder Jesse Lingard (L) reacts after Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah scored his team second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on April 19, 2022.Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard is 'upset' with interim manager Ralf Rangnick at being denied an Old Trafford farewell appearance against Brentford.Sources close to Lingard, who is out of contract in June, say the 29-year-old was dismayed by Rangnick's decision to send on Edinson Cavani ahead of the academy graduate in the 3-0 win. Lingard's final home game for United turned out to be in the 3-2 win over Norwich on April 16.In an Instagram post on Monday night, Lingard's brother Louie lambast...
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Salernitana continue miracle escape act with Atalanta draw

Mario Pasalic of Atalanta BC scores their side's first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and US Salernitana at Gewiss Stadium on May 02, 2022 in Bergamo, Italy.Salernitana maintained their bold bid for Serie A survival on Monday with a 1-1 draw at Atalanta which pulled them closer to safety.Mario Pasalic's 88th-minute leveller denied Salernitana a fourth straight win after Ederson had poked the away side ahead just before the half hour but the draw moved them to within two points of Cagliari, who sit just outside the relegation zone.Davide Nicola's team host Cagliari this coming Sunday after playing their game in hand with bottom side Venezia on Thursday.I'm completely in love with these boys, they keep surprising me with the effort they put in, sad Nicola to DAZN.Fans pack...
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Man Utd earn morale-boosting win over Brentford

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brentford at Old Trafford on May 2, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United claimed a morale-boosting victory over Brentford to end a run of three Premier League matches without a win.Bruno Fernandes volleyed in from Anthony Elanga's cutback early on to ease tensions at Old Trafford amid plans for a fans' protest against the owners.Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had doubled the lead before the break but his strike was ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside.But Ronaldo got his goal with a penalty he won when he was brought down by Bees defender Rico Henry.Raphael Varane ensured United claimed only a second win in seven league matches when he volleyed in fro...
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Liverpool have to ‘be ready to suffer’ – Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on April 30, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will have to "be ready to suffer" in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Villarreal, despite a two-goal advantage.An own goal from Pervis Estupinan and a Sadio Mane strike gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Anfield last Wednesday.Manager Klopp warned: We have to be ready to play a top game because they will go for us.The Reds have been European champions six times and last triumphed in 2019.They will try to play much more football than we allowed them in the first game, added Klopp.My only concern is what we do and we have to be ready to suffer. But not going 1-0 down or whateve...
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Kyle Walker struggling to return in time for Manchester City’s trip to the Bernabeu

Manchester City's Kyle Walker in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on April 1, 2022 in Manchester, England.Manchester City’s starting right-back Kyle Walker, who has not played since coming off injured against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, has been all but ruled out for the game on Wednesday.Of course, it has not been confirmed yet, but before Manchester City beat Leeds United on the weekend, Pep Guardiola gave some grave news to City fans.There’s a danger Kyle could miss the rest of the season,” Guardiola said. “But right now I don’t know, and that is unfortunate for him, and for us.Guardiola did also give an update on John Stones, who started at right-back for City in the first leg but came off in the first half injured:Stones is out for...
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Barcelona reportedly set £58m asking price for Frenkie de Jong

Frenkie De Jong of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on April 24, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona have reportedly slapped a £58m price tag on the head of midfielder Frenkie de Jong ahead of the summer transfer window.The Netherlands international is having to compete with the likes of Gavi and Pedri for his spot in the middle but has remained a key player for the Blaugrana since the arrival of Xavi.De Jong has registered four goals and five assists in 44 appearances for Barcelona in the 2021-22 campaign - starting 27 of his side's La Liga matches so far.However, De Jong's future has been called into question over the past few weeks, with incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag supposedly keen to ...
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Arsenal lead Victor Osimhen transfer chase with Man Utd and Newcastle ‘following closely’

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli gestures during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Sassuolo at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 30, 2022 in Naples, Italy. Arsenal are currently leading Manchester United and Newcastle in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen ahead of next season, according to reports. The Gunners are said to be in the market for a new first-choice striker and are believed to be keen admirers of Osimhen, who has chipped in with 17 goals in all competitions since the beginning of the campaign.Arsenal tried to improve their attacking ranks in January by chasing a move for Dusan Vlahovic, who eventually chose to join Juventus from Fiorentina in spite of the north London club's best efforts. They are now looking to bring in Osimhen from Napoli and have ...
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Xavi praises Memphis: We need players with that attitude

Pablo Maffeo of Real Mallorca, Memphis Depay of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Real Mallorca at the Camp Nou on May 1, 2022 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised Memphis Depay after seeing his team beat Real Mallorca 2-1 on Sunday in La Liga.Memphis was back in the starting XI at the Camp Nou and scored the opening goal for the hosts before Sergio Busquets doubled the Catalans’ lead.Xavi was asked about Memphis after the game and praised the Dutchman although he did not want to talk about his future at the club.I’m not talking about the future, I’m talking about the present and the matches to come, he said.Memphis is playing today because he had a fantastic week of training, another would have given up and he didn’t, we need playe...
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Wasteful Marseille slip in French league

Marseille's Polish forward Arkadiusz Milik (C) heads the ball during the French L1 football match between Olympique Marseille (OM) and Olympique Lyonnais at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France, on May 1, 2022. Wasteful Marseille have seen their lead in the battle for second place shrink to three points after losing to Lyon 3-0 in the French league.The top two French clubs enter the group stage of the Champions League while the third-place team goes to the third qualifying round of the lucrative European competition.Marseille should have taken the lead in the first half, but Arkadiusz Milik failed to convert two big chances for the hosts on Sunday.Dimitri Payet sent a volleyed pass to Milik, the Poland forward, who sent his lob over the bar in the 29th minute. Milik met a low...
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