August 2023 – Football Flame
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Brighton set to sign Fati on loan from Barcelona

 Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the Friendly Joan Gamper trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspurs FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 8, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Spain forward Ansu Fati is set to complete a surprise season-long loan move to Brighton from Barcelona.Fati has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona, who need to create some space in their squad to sign Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo on loan.Brighton's deal for the 20-year-old does not include an obligation to buy.Tottenham had also been linked with Fati but he is understood to have been impressed by Brighton's style of play under manager Roberto de Zerbi.If the deal goes through as planned, it would be a major coup for Brighton, who will be playing European football this se...
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Aston Villa agree deal to sign 28-year-old Barcelona man

 Clement Lenglet of FC Barcelona during the Friendly Joan Gamper trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspurs FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 8, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Aston Villa have agreed on a loan deal with Barcelona to take defender Clement Lenglet without a buy option included.According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa will sign Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan deal from Barcelona. The Spanish giants were desperate to make space in their wage bill, and now the Premier League side will take over a chunk of the 28-year-old’s salary.Aston Villa have had a tremendous transfer window so far and brought in some notable names. Those included Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans for decent fees. So far, the only black mark on their season was...
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Newcastle to host Manchester City in EFL Cup

Manchester City's Phil Foden (left), Rodri and manager Pep Guardiola hold the Carabao Cup trophy after winning the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Aston Villa v Manchester City - Carabao Cup - Final - Wembley Stadium 01-03-2020 . Treble winners Manchester City will travel to Newcastle United in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Holders Manchester United will face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.Aston Villa host Everton, Brentford play Arsenal and Brighton travel to Chelsea in the other all-Premier League ties.League One side Lincoln's reward for beating Sheffield United on penalties is a home tie with West Ham, while Salford City host Burnley.Fulham, who beat Tottenham on penalties in the second round, host Championship side Norwich, while nine-time winners Liverpool are...
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Danjuma hits late Everton winner at Doncaster

 Arnaut Danjuma of Everton shoots past Joseph Olowu of Doncaster Rovers to score winning goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Doncaster Rovers and Everton FC at The Eco-Power Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Arnaut Danjuma struck an 88th-minute winner as Premier League Everton came from behind to beat League Two's bottom side Doncaster Rovers and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.An upset looked on the cards when Joe Ironside put the hosts ahead a minute before half-time, glancing in a header from Tommy Rowe's whipped ball.But new Everton signing Beto levelled with a goal on his debut, reaching an Abdoulaye Doucoure ball to calmly poke past Rovers goalkeeper Ian Lawlor.And Danjuma netted 15 minutes later to give his side a much-nee...
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Chelsea survive scare to beat AFC Wimbledon

 Noni Madueke of Chelsea runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Ryan Johnson of AFC Wimbledon during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2023 in London, England. Chelsea had to come from behind to beat League Two AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.The visitors started brightly and took the lead through a penalty in the 18th minute.Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez jumped into Harry Pell while trying to punch away a free-kick, and James Tilley made no mistake as he struck the ball powerfully down the centre of Sanchez's goal.It was also a penalty which brought Chelsea level on the stroke of half-time.Noni Madueke was brought down by Alex Pearce and the winger dusted himself down to confidentl...
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Man City Star Erling Haaland Wins PFA Player Of The Year Award

Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester City at Bramall Lane on August 27, 2023 in Sheffield, England. Manchester  City striker Erling Haaland scooped the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award on Tuesday after his stellar first season with the treble winners. England and Aston Villa star Rachel Daly won the women’s prize, voted for by fellow players.Organised by the Professional Footballers’ Association, the awards salute the best male and female players in English football in 2023. Haaland enjoyed a stunning debut season for City, hitting 52 goals in all competitions as Pep Guardiola’s men won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. The 23-year-old saw off competition from team-mates John Stones and Kevin...
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Man Utd keeper Onana recalled for Cameroon qualifier

 Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana gestures during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on August 26, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been named in Cameroon’s squad for their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The announcement comes nine months after he was suspended by his country’s federation midway through the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 27-year-old Onana joined United from Inter Milan in July, taking over as first choice at Old Trafford from David De Gea, who left after 12 years at the club. Onana announced his international retirement after his suspension was imposed for “disciplinary reasons”, thought to stem from a falling-out with Cameroon coach Rigobert Song. In what would...
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Spanish FA exploring options to sack Vilda

 Jorge Vilda attends a reception with Pedro Sanchez, First Minister of Spain (not pictured), for the players and staff of the Spain women's national football team after they won the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Palacio de la Moncloa on August 22, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish Football Federation is exploring its options over whether it can sack Women’s World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda. Vilda remains in post despite most of his coaching staff resigning in protest against federation president Luis Rubiales’ refusal to quit for kissing squad member Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win on 20 August. Eighty-one Spain players, including all 23 World Cup winners, have also said they would not play for the team again while Rubiales remained ...
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Fulham sign Leicester’s Castagne on four year deal

 Leicester City's Timothy Castagne celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at The King Power Stadium on April 22, 2023 in Leicester, United Kingdom.Fulham have signed Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne from Leicester on a four-year deal. Castagne, 27, departs Leicester after three seasons at the King Power Stadium. He has joined the Cottagers for an undisclosed fee until the summer of 2027, with an option to extend his deal by a further 12 months. “It’s been a long transfer window, but finally I’m here, and I’m happy to be here,” Castagne told FFCtv. “It’s a big relief. I’ve talked to the manager and I just can’t wait to start training and playing.” The Belgium international made 112 appearances for L...
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Atletico score seven in record La Liga away win

 Angel Correa of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal during the spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on August 28, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid hammered city rivals Rayo Vallecano 7-0 for their biggest ever away win in La Liga.Diego Simone's side were 3-0 up inside 36 minutes as Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay and Nahuel Molina got on the scoresheet.Four goals in 13 second-half minutes then completed the rout with Alvaro Morata netting twice, alongside Angel Correa and Marcos Llorente.Atletico move second, two points behind Real Madrid after three games."We had a great game from the start, with a lot of intensity," said France forward Griezmann."They're three important points and...
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Bristol City defender Kalas joins Schalke

 Tomas Kalas of Bristol City reacts during the Carabao Cup First Round Match between Forest Green Rovers and Bristol City at The Energy Check New Lawn on August 10, 2021 in Nailsworth, England.Bristol City defender Tomas Kalas has joined German club FC Schalke 04 for an undisclosed fee.Kalas joined on loan from Chelsea in August 2018 before becoming the Robins' record signing the following July.The Czech international played 155 times for the Robins and was captain for the 2020-21 season, but injury restricted him to nine appearances last term.The 30-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the second-tier German side.
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LALIGA

Xavi makes huge Lamine Yamal prediction after Villarreal victory

 Head Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona speaks to the media after the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on August 27, 2023 in Villarreal, Spain.Barcelona manager Xavi has backed teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to “define an era” at Camp Nou after his dazzling display in Sunday’s 4-3 victory over Villarreal. In what was just his second start for the club, 16-year-old Yamal produced a sensational performance for Barcelona, setting up the opening goal and playing an integral role in Robert Lewandowski’s eventual winner. Barcelona fans have been rightly raving over Yamal for months now and Xavi admitted they are not alone in their excitement towards the teenager. “Expectations are very high, and more because of what you can see,” he ...
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Kane ‘loving the chemistry’ at Bayern Munich

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on August 27, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Just two weeks after his big money move to Bayern Munich, England captain Harry Kane said yesterday he is “loving the chemistry” he shares with his new teammates. Speaking after scoring twice on his home league debut in a 3-1 win over Bavarian derby rivals Augsburg, Kane said he was already building an on-field understanding with his colleagues. “I’ve been here a few weeks now and I’ve been loving the chemistry that we’ve built,” Kane told broadcaster DAZN. “That will only grow more and more as we play.” Kane scored Bayern’s second from the penalty spot late in the first half and brought up his brace with a de...
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Milan win again, Frosinone off the mark in Serie A

 Christian Pulisic of Milan (C) fight for the ball against Mergim Vojvoda of Torino (R) during the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 26, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Former Chelsea stars Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud have helped make it two from two as AC Milan maintained their 100 per cent start to the season in Italy’s Serie A. There was more disappointment for Roma, though, as Jose Mourinho’s side lost 2-1 at Hellas Verona, while Serie B champions Frosinone upset Atalanta 2-1 and Monza beat Empoli 2-0. After making a goalscoring debut last weekend, US international Pulisic found the net again in his first match at San Siro to set the Rossoneri on their way to a 4-1 win over Torino on Saturday. His former Stamford Bridge teammate Gi...
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Maddison shines as Spurs beat Bournemouth

James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with Heung-Min Son and Pape Matar Sarr of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Bournemouth, England.James Maddison scored his first Tottenham goal and delivered an outstanding individual performance as Spurs continued their fine start to life under Ange Postecoglou with victory at Bournemouth.Maddison's opener came at the end of a flowing Spurs move involving Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr, and arrived just moments after Cherries goalkeeper Neto had kept out another effort from the 26-year-old.Spurs carved out the better opportunities before half-time but Richarlison - who endured a frustrating afternoon - was u...
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England ‘wanted more’ as Lionesses return home

 Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Mary Earps and Alex Greenwood of England look dejected after being presented with their runners up medals during the award ceremony after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. England forward Lauren Hemp said the Lionesses “created history” but “wanted more” as the team arrived home from the Women’s World Cup final in Australia. The players landed at Heathrow airport on Tuesday morning following their 1-0 defeat by Spain on Sunday. Fans waited in the terminal to greet the team but they left without going through the arrivals area. Football Flame understands this is the normal process for the men’s and women’s team to exit an airport....
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SERIE A

Pulisic’s solid debut at Bologna boosts confidence in Milan prospects

 Christian Pulisic of AC Milan scores his team's second goal during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and AC Milan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on August 21, 2023 in Bologna, Italy.American Christian Pulisic, convinced that playing for AC Milan was the right career move, showcased his skills during their opening 2-0 victory at Bologna in Serie A on Monday. The 24-year-old arrived at San Siro in July following four seasons at Chelsea where he made 145 appearances and scored 26 goals but struggled to pin down a starting place and was deemed surplus to requirements under new manager Mauricio Pochettino. After his disappointing spell at Stamford Bridge, the United States forward made a strong debut in Italy on Monday, playing a pivotal role in Milan’s early goal courtesy of Olivier Gi...
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Odegaard penalty gives Arsenal win at Crystal Palace

 Martin Odegaard of Arsenal turns away from Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, England.A penalty from captain Martin Odegaard gave 10-man Arsenal a battling Premier League victory at Crystal Palace.Eddie Nketiah was brought down by Sam Johnstone after Gabriel Martinelli's quickly taken free-kick, with Odegaard sending the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot.At that stage Mikel Arteta's side looked comfortable, but they were left hanging on after left-back Takehiro Tomiyasu was shown a red card for two bookings.The first yellow was for taking too long over a throw-in and the second was harshly awarded for a minor foul on Jordan Ayew in midfield.Palace put on late press...
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Greenwood to leave Man Utd after abuse allegations

 England and Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood leaves Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester on November 21, 2022.Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was published online. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped on 2 February 2023. United said in a statement: “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United. “It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Ma...
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Calvert-Lewin faces spell out with facial injury

 Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton is treated for an injury to his cheek during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 20, 2023 in Birmingham, England.  Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin faces another spell on the sidelines after sustaining a facial injury in Sunday’s 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa. Calvert-Lewin, 26, was substituted after 38 minutes following a collision with Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as he challenged for the ball. He has a bruised face and will undergo further assessment with the club’s medical staff this week. He must now follow the FA’s concussion protocols before returning to action. Calvert-Lewin attempted to continue in the game but was clearly struggling and appeared to be jeered by his own supporters wh...
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