May 2023 – Page 3 – Football Flame

Month: May 2023

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LALIGA

Carlo Ancelotti won’t leave Real Madrid for Brazil job

 Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, looks on during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on May 17, 2023 in Manchester, England. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club have assured him of his continued role. Ancelotti, who has been rumoured as a potential candidate for the position of Brazil’s national team manager, expressed his desire to fulfill his existing contract with the Spanish club. “Everyone knows really well what my situation is: I have a contract until the end of the 2024 season and I want to stay,” said Ancelotti. Asked if Real have confirmed that he’s staying, he said, “Yes.” Having previously managed the Bernabeu outfit for two years from 2013 to 2015, Ancelott...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Wissa clinches Brentford win against Tottenham

 Tottenham Hotspur's Welsh defender Ben Davies (C) vies with Brentford's French-born Cameroonian striker Bryan Mbeumo during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on May 20, 2023.A superb double from Bryan Mbeumo helped Brentford come from behind to win and spoil Tottenham’s final home game of a miserable season. Mbeumo struck two fine efforts into the far corner early in the second half, before team-mate Yoane Wissa capped things off, as Brentford overturned Tottenham’s first-half lead which had come via captain Harry Kane. Just days after strike partner Ivan Toney was banned for eight months for breaking Football Association betting rules, Mbeumo showed Brentford fans they can count on him to deliver...
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LALIGA

Bongonda brace moves Cadiz away from La Liga drop zone

 Theo Bongonda of Cadiz celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on May 19, 2023 in Cadiz, Spain.Theo Bongonda scored twice to help Cadiz beat Valladolid 2-0 at home and win the clash between teams trying to avoid relegation from the Spanish league. The forward struck from long range to break the deadlock in the 69th minute on Friday. He added the second from the penalty spot in the 76th after Javi Sanchez fouled Anthony Lozano with Cadiz on a counterattack. Valladolid played the final 10 minutes with 10 men after Martin Hongla received a direct red card for elbowing Lozano in the head while challenging for the ball. Cadiz’s Ruben Alcaraz missed a first-half penalty when he s...
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SERIE A

Monza move to eighth in Serie A with win over Sassuolo

 Domenico Berardi of Sassuolo celebrates scoring a penalty with teammates during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and AC Monza at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on May 19, 2023 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy.A goal in stoppage-time from Matteo Pessina has given Monza a 2-1 win over Sassuolo 2-1, moving them to eighth in Serie A. Domenico Berardi converted a penalty for Sassuolo six minutes into first-half stoppage time to give the hosts the lead, but Patrick Ciurria equalised for Monza on the hour mark. Then Pessina stepped up in stoppage-time to disappoint the locals and lift Monza in the ladder. Berardi’s 10th goal of the season made him the third player to reach double figures in each of the last four Serie A campaigns, alongside Ciro Immobile and Lautaro Martinez. Sassuol...
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BUNDESLIGA

Freiburg beat Wolfsburg to boost Champions League hopes

 Nils Petersen of SC Freiburg celebrates scoring his teams third goal of the game which was then cancelled leaving the score at 2-0 during the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and VfL Wolfsburg at Europa-Park Stadion on May 19, 2023 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.With a slice of luck and a goal from a retiring fan favourite, Freiburg have beaten Wolfsburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga to stay in contention to qualify for the Champions League for the first time. Playing his last home game before retiring at the end of the season, striker Nils Petersen came off the bench to score in the 75th minute on Friday to take the game away from Wolfsburg – his first goal of the season. His strike came after Christian Gunter gave Freiburg the lead with a fortunate deflected shot that looped ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola eager for Manchester City to win against Chelsea to clinch title

 Pep Guardiola manager of Manchester City applauds Erling Haaland during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Manchester City FC and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on May 17, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Pep Guardiola said he wants Manchester City to have to win against Chelsea on Sunday to secure the Premier League title rather than having it handed to them by Arsenal losing at Nottingham Forest the day before. City need a maximum of one victory from their final three matches – they also have trips to Brighton and Brentford – to secure a fifth title in the past six years under Guardiola. Sealing first place would be a fine way to end the week for Guardiola and City after reaching the Champions League final with a dominant 4-0 win over Real Madrid on Wedn...
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TRANSFERS

Wolves eyeing South American Winger

 Chile's Lucas Assadi (R) celebrates with teammate Dario Osorio after scoring against Bolivia during their South American under 20, first round football match at the Deportivo Cali Stadium in Palmira, near Cali, Colombia, on January 24, 2023.Wolves are monitoring Chilean outfit Universidad de Chile star Dario Osorio regarding a summer transfer for the winger, according to Express & Star. The 19-year-old winger is considered an exciting prospect at the Chilean outfit. Osorio is a product of the Universidad de Chile academy and made his debut for the club’s first team last season, featuring in 27 league games. Wolves are determined to recruit talented young players they can nurture for the future and they have turned their heads to the South American market. It has been claimed that...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Newcastle win to move closer to Champions League

 Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United is challenged by Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 18, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he will talk about the Champions League “for fun” if his side secure qualification – but not before. Howe’s team moved one win away from qualifying for Europe’s leading club competition with a deserved Premier League victory against Brighton and Hove Albion. “The Champions League is so close, but so far away as well. We will enjoy tonight but we are focused on our next match,” said Howe, who has been reluctant to discuss his side’s top-four chances. “We were just pleased with the performance, to bea...
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Milner among four set to leave Liverpool

 Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on May 17, 2023 in Kirkby, England.  James Milner, Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the club has confirmed. All four players’ contracts expire this summer. They were all part of the side that won the Champions League in 2019 and Premier League in 2019-20. A statement from Liverpool said: “All four players will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution they have made.” The club added that special tributes would be paid to the players in the Reds’ final Premier League home game of the season against Aston Villa on Saturday. Liverpool boss Jurgen...
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Barcelona linked with move for Kimmich

 Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munchen runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between FC Bayern Munchen and Manchester City at the Allianz Arena on April 19, 2023 in Munich, Germany.Barcelona are being linked with a move for Joshua Kimmich, who apparently wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer. Mundo Deportivo report Kimmich is “seriously considering embarking on a new challenge” at the end of the season and would like to play for Barcelona. Bayern have had a bit of a chaotic season, replacing Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel as manager, and MD reckons all is not well in the dressing room. Barcelona and Xavi would love to have Kimmich and have reportedly already begun to make moves to find out if they can land the Germany captain. Kimmich...
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Champions League

Inter reach first Champions League final since 2010

 Lautaro Martínez of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his goal, during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between FC Internazionale v AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 16, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan reached the Champions League final for the first time in 13 years as Lautaro Martinez’s goal sealed victory over fierce rivals AC Milan at San Siro. Three-time winners Inter, who led 2-0 after the first leg, will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in Istanbul on 10 June after a disciplined second-leg display ensured their progress. Heavily backed at a feverish San Siro as the designated home team, Inter were made to absorb early pressure as a determined start by Milan ensured the match began at a frenetic pace. Theo He...
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Champions League

Milan to welcome back foursome in return leg vs Inter

 Head coach AC Milan Stefano Pioli and Rafael Leao of AC Milan look on during training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match against FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 15, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Milan will be in almost full force as they try to stage a difficult two-goal comeback in the second act of the EuroDerby. Rafael Leao, Rade Krunic, Junior Messias, and Alessandro Florenzi, who missed time with various ailments lately, trained fully on the eve of the game.At least a pair will start. The Portuguese star sat out the last two matches because of an adductor pull. The Bosnian midfielder will likely partner Sandro Tonali in the midfield. He didn’t play against Spezia due to bursitis in his knee. Messias, who dealt with muscle fat...
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SERIE A

Pogba unlikely to return for Juventus this season after thigh injury

 Francesco Pieralisi Juventus Physiotherpaist and Nikos Tzouroudis Juventus Doctor attend to Paul Pogba of Juventus after he pulled up with an injury that would see him leave the field of play and be substituted during the Serie A match between Juventus and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Turin, Italy.Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is likely to miss the rest of the season after the club confirmed on Monday (May 15) that he had sustained a thigh injury during their 2-0 triumph over Cremonese in Serie A on Sunday. The Frenchman has struggled with multiple injuries this season and lasted a little over 20 minutes before he injured himself again, leaving the field in tears. The 30-year-old World Cup winner has played only 161 minutes in total for Juve this season. Accord...
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BUNDESLIGA

Borussia Dortmund ready to let Nico Schulz leave on a free transfer

 Nico Schulz of Borussia Dortmund controls the Ball during the third day of the Borussia Dortmund Marbella training camp on January 8, 2023 in Marbella, Spain.Borussia Dortmund are reportedly ready to let Nico Schulz leave the club on a free transfer, as they look to try and cut their losses on the left-back. Borussia Dortmund have been attempting to part ways with Nico Schulz for two years now, but haven’t been able to find a solution as of yet. The left-back has come close to leaving BVB on a few occasions, but a move hasn’t materialised. The BVB bosses will once again try to sell Schulz in the summer transfer window. And BILD are claiming that they are ready to let the 30 year old leave without receiving a transfer fee in return. Schulz has been frozen out of the Borussia Dortmund ...
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NEWS

Marcelo Bielsa named Uruguay manager until 2026 FIFA World Cup

 Marcelo Bielsa the head coach / manager of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on February 26, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom.Marcelo Bielsa was named coach of Uruguay on Monday, the 67-year-old Argentine tasked with taking them to the 2026 World Cup. Bielsa, who was sacked by Leeds United in February last year, takes over from Diego Alonso after he oversaw a disappointing World Cup campaign which ended in the group stage. “The man from Rosario will take the reins of the squad after his tenure at Leeds, a club which he managed between June 2018 and February 2022,” Uruguay’s football association said in naming Bielsa to the post. Bielsa will be presented to the media on Wednesday. He has had a long career in football ma...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leicester in deep trouble after meek Liverpool defeat

 Curtis Jones of Liverpool celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Liverpool FC at The King Power Stadium on May 15, 2023 in Leicester, England. Curtis Jones scored twice as in-form Liverpool brushed aside hapless Leicester to maintain their recent winning streak and push the Foxes closer to Premier League relegation. Jurgen Klopp’s side have won their last seven games to bolster their push for a top-four finish and now lie a point behind Newcastle and Manchester United, albeit having played a game more. Another dismal loss for Leicester leaves the 2016 Premier League champions firmly rooted in danger in 19th position, two points adrift of safety with only two games remaining. The Reds scored twice in th...
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NEWS

AC Milan can reach Champions League final – Pioli

 Milan head coach Stefano Pioli during the match Roma v Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), April 29th, 2023. AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli believes his side can reach the Champions League final, despite trailing Inter Milan 2-0 after the semi-final first leg. The two teams play the second leg on Tuesday at the San Siro, with Inter the designated home team. Goals from Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave Inter victory in Wednesday’s first leg. “We know we are starting with a disadvantage, but we also have the quality to overturn it,” said Pioli. “Now, more than ever, nobody thinks Milan can reach the final. “We can play a great game and I know how strong my players are. We’ve made some mistakes, but the past is irrelevant. “We have an important goal in mind – to win an...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arteta: We have to apologise for what happened

 Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds their fans after their side's defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England.Frustrated Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta apologised to supporters after a crushing 3-0 loss at home to Brighton all but ended their Premier League title hopes. Second-half goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan earned the Seagulls a deserved victory at the Emirates that means Manchester City need one more win from their final three games to defend their crown. City could be champions on Saturday night if Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest with the gap between the top two now four points, and Pep Guardiola’s side holding a game ...
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LALIGA

Barcelona crowned La Liga champions after derby win

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona sealed their first La Liga title since 2018-19 with four games to spare after a stylish win at the home of city rivals Espanyol. Barca were 3-0 up by half-time, Robert Lewandowski scoring his 20th league goal of the season before Alejandro Balde, 19, doubled the lead. Lewandowski added the third before Jules Kounde’s header made it 4-0. Espanyol did reduce the deficit through Javier Puado and Joselu but remain in trouble near the bottom of the table. Barcelona have 85 points, 14 more than nearest rivals Real Madrid, with 12 points left to play for. It is th...
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Arsenal lose to Brighton to leave Man City on brink

 Leandro Trossard of Arsenal clashes with Julio Enciso of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on May 14, 2023 in London, England.Arsenal’s fading title hopes were dealt a devastating blow after losing to Brighton to leave leaders Manchester City one win from a fifth Premier League title in six seasons. The Gunners needed to respond after City’s 3-0 win over Everton earlier on Sunday left Mikel Arteta’s side trailing by four points in the race for the title. On a deeply frustrating day for Arsenal, Leandro Trossard hit the bar against his former club while Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka both went close before Julio Enciso’s close-range header put Brighton ahead. Substitute Deniz Undav doubled ...
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