2022 – Page 75 – Football Flame

Year: 2022

No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Super subs earn Man United victory in thriller at Leeds

Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on February 20, 2022 in Leeds, England.Second-half goals from substitutes Anthony Elanga and Fred earned Manchester United a 4-2 victory over Leeds United in a thriller at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday.In a red-hot atmosphere, the visitors took the lead in the 34th minute, with captain Harry Maguire heading home to score his side’s first league goal from a corner all season.As the rain became more torrential, United compounded the home side’s woes when Bruno Fernandes, who scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier this season, squeezed another header into the net in first-half stoppage time.But keeping hold of half...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Scramble to sign Aubameyang starts to pay off for Barcelona

Toni Lato of Valencia CF competes for the ball with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on February 20, 2022 in Valencia, Spain.The last-minute scramble to secure the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has started to pay off for Barcelona.Aubameyang scored his first two goals since joining from Arsenal at the end of the winter transfer window, leading the Catalan club to a resounding 4-1 win at Valencia in the Spanish league on Sunday.Ousmane Dembele, whom Barcelona wanted to leave but ended staying after rejecting a couple of offers at the transfer deadline, made his first start since then and set up Frenkie de Jong’s goal in the first half. Pedri González also scored as Barcelona ended a t...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Sevilla draw with Espanyol and miss chance to put pressure on Real Madrid

Rafa Mir of Sevilla CF challenges for the ball against Keidi Bare of RCD Espanyol during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and Sevilla FC at RCDE Stadium on February 20, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Sevilla drew 1-1 with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in La Liga on Sunday afternoon. Rafa Mir opened the scoring in the 36th minute only for Sergi Darder to equalise for the hosts in the 50th. Sevilla’s Jules Kounde was given his marching orders in the 76th.The result is a blow for Sevilla’s ambitions of challenging Real Madrid for the league title. They could have cut the distance to the team from the capital to four points had they won but instead end the weekend six off them following Madrid’s win last night. The result leaves Espanyol in 13th place.Sevilla travel to C...
Read More
No Comments
BUNDESLIGA

Hoffenheim move into Bundesliga top four

Andrej Kramaric of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim scores their second goal during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on February 19, 2022 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Hoffenheim have found themselves in the rarefied air of the top-four in the Bundesliga after a superb comeback secured a late 2-1 win at Wolfsburg.RB Leipzig can reclaim fourth place in the weekend's final game at Hertha Berlin on Sunday but Andrej Kramaric was the hero for Hoffenheim on Saturday with his 78th minute winner.Jonas Wind had broken the deadlock for Wolfsburg with a stunning first-time finish but in the second half, the visitors secured a late comeback win with Jacob Bruun Larsen pulling out a scissor-kick to equalise before Croatian Kramaric sealed the triumph.It wasn't easy of cour...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Kane gives Tottenham dramatic late win over Man City

Spurs player Harry Kane heads to score the third Tottenham goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England.Harry Kane's stoppage-time goal gave Tottenham a stunning victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City in a chaotic finale at Etihad Stadium.City thought they had rescued a point moments earlier when Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review, but there was another twist to come and Kane, predictably, provided it.The Spurs striker, whom City had tried to sign in the summer, rose highest to nod home Dejan Kulusevski's cross in the 95th minute and spark wild celebrations from the travelling fans.It was a dramatic end to a pulsating match that had already seen Spurs pe...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

Nantes surprise leaders PSG in Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian defender Marquinhos (L) fights for the ball with Nantes' Congolese forward Randal Kolo Muani during the French L1 football match between FC Nantes and Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) at the Stade de la BeaujoireLouis Fonteneau, western France, on February 19, 2022.Nantes have brought leaders Paris St Germain down from their dizzy heights with a surprise 3-1 victory in Ligue 1.Just days after beating European giants Real Madrid 1-0 in their first-leg Champions League tie, the visitors were overpowered by Nantes in a commanding first-half performance.Randal Kolo Muani gave the hosts the lead as early as the fourth minute before Lionel Messi was denied a swift equaliser by a fine save from Alban Lafont.Nantes doubled their lead through a fine strike by Quentin Merlin...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Felix leads Atletico to 3-0 win at Osasuna before Man Utd test

Atletico Madrid's Portuguese forward Joao Felix (L) vies with Osasuna's Spanish defender Nacho Vidal during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and Club Atletico de Madrid at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on February 19, 2022.Joao Felix scored and assisted Luis Suarez in Atletico Madrid's 3-0 win at Osasuna in the Spanish league on Saturday, giving the struggling defending champions a boost before they face Manchester United.Felix smashed in a poor clearance by Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera for the third-minute opener. Felix's pass in the 59th launched a counterattack that Suarez capped with an exquisite left-foot strike — from 40 yards out — over the head of Herrera, who was caught off his line.Angel Correa rounded off the win in the 88th with his team-high 12th goal o...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Diaz scores in Liverpool comeback win over Norwich

Luis Diaz of Liverpool scoring the third goal making the score 3-1 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on February 19, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Liverpool staged a second-half comeback against a resilient Norwich side to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with an eighth successive win in all competitions.The Reds had threatened the Norwich goal countless times but they were stunned into emergency action moments after the interval when Milot Rashica's deflected strike gave the Canaries hope of a first win at Anfield in 28 years.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who made seven changes to the side that won at Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek, intervened to make attacking changes on 62 minutes and within four minutes his side had tur...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle’s unbeaten run continues as Willock earns draw at West Ham

Newcastle United's English midfielder Joe Willock (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham and Newcastle United at the London Stadium, in London on February 19, 2022. Newcastle continued their impressive resurgence under Eddie Howe with a valuable draw at West Ham that edged them five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.Howe's side are unbeaten in the league since Christmas, despite this result bringing their recent three-game winning run to an end.Craig Dawson headed the opener for West Ham from Aaron Cresswell's enticing free-kick after goalkeeper Martin Dubravka had earlier tipped a Jarrod Bowen effort onto the crossbar.But the visitors capitalised on a defensive lapse on the brink of half-time when Joe Willock ...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham boss David Moyes urges Kurt Zouma to focus on football

Kurt Zouma of West Ham United looks dejected after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford at London Stadium on February 8, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.Defender Kurt Zouma should focus on football as he deals with the ramifications of a video where he was seen abusing his pet cats, West Ham manager David Moyes said on Friday.Zouma has apologised after the video showed him slapping the cat and kicking it across the floor, which led to outcry on social media. He is also seen throwing shoes at the animal and chasing it around the room.The 27-year-old France international pulled out of last week's 2-2 Premier League draw at Leicester City because of a stomach bug, but Moyes said he could feature against Newcastle United on Saturday.He's better, but it's taken him a coup...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Kieran Trippier return to Newcastle United squad

Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United down injured during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on February 13, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Kieran Trippier will return to the Newcastle United squad following a successful operation on a broken bone in his foot, but the timing isn’t yet known for certain.England international Kieran Trippier, who broke a bone in his foot against Aston Villa, has had successful surgery to repair the bone. The defender, who only joined the Magpies in the January window, will need rehab before he can join the squad again.Trippier moved back to the Premier League from Atletico Madrid and cost Newcastle United £12 million. The defender had a super start with the Magpies and the 31-year-old also scored fr...
Read More
No Comments
NEWS

Lille held at lowly Metz before ECL tie

09 Jonathan Christian DAVID (losc) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lille and Metz at Stade Pierre Mauroy on February 18, 2022 in Lille, France.Lille were held to a goalless draw at relegation candidates Metz in the French league on Friday, showing little to worry Chelsea before they meet in the Champions League.The game ended on a sour note with Lille substitute Edon Zhegrova sent off in injury time with his second yellow card and Metz coach Frederic Antonetti shown red for his part in an altercation with the Lille coaching staff.Tempers flared after that with referee Bastien Dechepy booking Lille's Tiago Djalo and Metz' Ibrahim Amadou before the end of the game.The result against a team that had been level with bottom-side Bordeaux dents defending champion Lille's hopes of Euro...
Read More
No Comments
BUNDESLIGA

Mainz grab comeback win in Bundesliga

18 February 2022, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: Soccer: Bundesliga, FSV Mainz 05 - Bayer Leverkusen, Matchday 23, Mewa Arena. Leverkusen's Patrik Schick (r) and Mainz's Alexander Hack fight for the ball.Mainz scored two late goals to celebrate the carnival matchday with a 3-2 comeback win over Bayern Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.Wearing a special carnival jersey, the hosts missed two very good chances before Patrik Schick broke the deadlock for Leverkusen in Friday's clash.It was Schick's 20th league goal of the season, a milestone achieved by only two players in Europe's top five divisions - the other one being Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski with 26.Aaron Martin levelled things up for Mainz in the 57th minute and Karim Onisiwo seemed to have turned things around, but his goal was...
Read More
No Comments
SERIE A

Belotti scores as Torino draws 1-1 with Juventus in derby

Cuadrado of Juventus is challenged by Andrea Belotti of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Juventus and Torino FC at Allianz Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Torino captain Andrea Belotti scored to give his team a 1-1 draw at Juventus in a hard-fought Turin derby in Serie A on Friday.The Italy forward created space for himself by slipping away from a defender and volleyed home Josip Brekalo´s cross from the left in the 62nd minute, canceling out Matthijs de Ligt´s first-half goal for the home side.Juve´s unbeaten run stretched to 12 games, but Champions League qualification remains uncertain for Massimiliano Allegri´s team after its second consecutive draw. Atalanta is just three points behind with two more games to play. The top four qualify for Europe´s premier compet...
Read More
No Comments
LALIGA

Elche fight back for La Liga win over Rayo

Guido Carrillo of Elche CF competes for the ball with Santi Comesana of Rayo Vallecano during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on February 18, 2022 in Elche, Spain.Elche scored two late goals to fight back for a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at home in the Spanish league.The loss kept Rayo winless in six games as they tumbled down the standings following a fantastic opening three months of the season.Fran Garcia put Rayo ahead in the 52nd minute when his shot took a deflection off a defender and looped into the far corner of the net.Guido Carrillo headed in Elche's 76th-minute equaliser when he rushed in to finish off an attempt by Pere Milla that hit the crossbar.Milla set up the winner for the hosts in the 84th when he led a q...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Adam Idah is out for the rest of the season and will miss Ireland’s upcoming fixtures

Norwich Citys Adam Idah celebrates and own goal by Evertons Michael Keane during the Premier League match at Carrow Road, Norwich. Picture date: Saturday January 15, 2022.Ireland and Norwich City forward Adam Idah will miss the rest of the football season due an injury he picked up against Crystal Palace last weekend.The 21-year-old's injuries have been revealed by his manager Dean Smith in his  pre-Liverpool press conference.We've had some bad news about Adam," he said.He went in for an arthroscopy and then for a meniscus repair, he should be out for the season now.It's a real blow and disappointing but it gives other players an opportunity now.It was in the game when he did it. He planted his foot and hurt his ankle and knee but played on. He felt a bit stiff on the following two da...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Barcelona face competition from AS Roma in pursuit of German defender

Matthias Ginter of Borussia Moenchengladbach controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Augsburg at Borussia-Park on February 12, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.As Barcelona look keen on overhauling their defence in the summer, a certain Matthias Ginter of Borussia Monchengladbach has now emerged as a possible target, with the Catalan club said to be in race with AS Roma to acquire the versatile German.Ginter’s current contract with the Bundesliga team runs out at the end of the season, and the 28-year-old has already communicated that he has no desire to extend his deal further. The turn of events has alerted Barcelona as they see Ginter as an ideal low-cost signing amidst the financial difficulties.As relayed by Fichajes – via Bild – Ginter h...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Liverpool told they can ‘forget about’ Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes on February 15, 2022 in Paris, France.Liverpool legend Ian Rush doesn't believe Kylian Mbappe is needed at Anfield given the strength of the squad Jurgen Klopp now has at his disposal.Mbappe showed why he is one of the hottest talents in football with his mesmerising run and finish against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.The France star is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and Real Madrid are strong favourites to secure his signature.But Liverpool have also long been linked with Mbappe.Rush, however, said to Gambling.com : Mbappe showed what a class act he is but Madrid alrea...
Read More
No Comments
PREMIER LEAGUE

Frank Lampard confirms stance on Everton appointing a director of football

Everton manager Frank Lampard celebrates at full-time following the Premier League match between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park on February 12, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Frank Lampard believes that having a director of football at Everton could be "very good" if the club are able to find the right fit for the potential role.The Blues have been without anyone in that position at the club since the departure of Marcel Brands in December 2021, following over three years in the job.After the Dutchman left Merseyside, Everton confirmed that they would be conducting a "strategic review" regarding the structure of the club in the future,  With that still underway - and the vacant DoF position retained - Lampard has been asked whether the model is something he thinks he can w...
Read More
No Comments
TRANSFERS

Real Madrid ponder Bosman move for Barcelona target

Noussair Mazraoui of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v Heracles Almelo at the Johan Cruijff Arena on February 6, 2022 in Amsterdam Netherlands.Real Madrid could reportedly battle arch-rivals Barcelona in the race to sign Noussair Mazraoui on a Bosman move in the summer transfer window.According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Noussair Mazraoui is the subject of interest from Real Madrid over a possible Bosman move in the summer transfer window. The Ajax defender is also a target for Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund and will leave the Dutch giants as a free agent ahead of the 2022/23 season.Noussair Mazraoui has established himself as one of the best players in Eredivisie since making his first-team bow for Ajax a few years ago. And he has taken his game up severa...
Read More
Blogarama - Blog Directory