2023 – Page 39 – Football Flame

Year: 2023

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...
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...
PREMIER LEAGUE

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...
TRANSFERS

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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
PREMIER LEAGUE

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 ...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea agree terms with ex-Spurs boss Pochettino

 Paris Saint-Germain's Argentinian head coach Mauricio Pochettino gives a press conference during the spring training camp in Qatar's capital Doha on May 15, 2022.Chelsea have agreed terms to make former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino their new manager. He will join the club in the summer, with Frank Lampard remaining as interim manager until the end of the season. Pochettino, who has also managed Southampton, has been out of work since Paris St-Germain replaced him with Christophe Galtier in summer 2022. The 51-year-old Argentine managed Spurs for five years from 2014 and led them to the 2019 Champions League final. Pochettino will be Chelsea’s sixth permanent manager in five years, following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter earlier this season. Lampard took interim...
PREMIER LEAGUE

City two wins from title with win at Everton

  Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City scores the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Manchester City at Goodison Park on May 14, 2023 in Liverpool, England.Manchester City require two victories to retain the Premier League title after despatching relegation-threatened Everton at Goodison Park. Pep Guardiola’s side will be guaranteed their third title in a row with six points from their remaining games against Chelsea, Brighton and Brentford. But the Toffees were made to pay a heavy price for Mason Holgate’s glaring miss when unmarked at the far post, the defender somehow hooking over from a couple of yards. City were second best up until that point but showcased how clinical they are in front of goal by going to the other end and netted twice i...
PREMIER LEAGUE

James Ward-Prowse confident Southampton can make swift Premier League return

 James Ward-Prowse of Southampton applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Fulham FC at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Southampton, England.Captain James Ward-Prowse has “full confidence” Southampton can make a swift return to the Premier League following the pain of relegation. Saints’ fate was sealed by Saturday’s listless 2-0 defeat to Fulham – a club-record 24th league loss in a single season. England midfielder Ward-Prowse has been with Southampton since the age of eight but is already being linked with a summer move away from St Mary’s. The 28-year-old, who insists he is “not thinking too far ahead” regarding his own future, is optimistic Saints will bounce back from surrendering the top-flight status they have held sin...
Ligue 1

Messi booed by PSG fans in win against Ajaccio

 Lionel Messi of Paris Saint Germain walks in the field during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and AC Ajaccio at Parc des Princes on May 13, 2023 in Paris, France.Lionel Messi was booed by some Paris St-Germain fans in his first match since being suspended for his unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia as the Ligue 1 leaders beat Ajaccio 5-0. Both sides ended the game with 10 men after Thomas Mangani aimed a punch at Achraf Hakimi, who retaliated. Fabian Ruiz and Hakimi struck in the first half for PSG. Mbappe scored twice at the start of the second half before Mohamed Youssouf’s own goal as Ajaccio were relegated. Ajaccio’s best chance came in the 67th minute when Mickael Barreto’s right-footed shot from outside the box just sailed over the bar. Messi played the full 90 minu...
BUNDESLIGA

Haller helps Dortmund thump Gladbach to stay on Bayern’s heels

 Nico Elvedi of Borussia Moenchengladbach runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Sebastien Haller of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Signal Iduna Park on May 13, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.A stunning first-half performance from Sebastien Haller helped Borussia Dortmund move back within a point of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with two matches remaining after a 5-2 thrashing of Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday. After Bayern demolished Schalke 6-0 earlier in the day, Dortmund struck four times in the opening 32 minutes against Gladbach, with Haller having a hand in each of the goals. “We showed today that we will keep believing until the end and we will chase everything until the end,” said Dortmund co...
SERIE A

Spezia beat Milan to boost Serie A survival hopes

 Spezia's Polish defender Przemyslaw Wisniewski (R) scores his team's first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Spezia and AC Milan at the Alberto-Picco stadium in La Spezia, on May 13, 2023.Spezia gave their Serie A survival hopes a huge boost on Saturday by winning 2-0 against AC Milan who flopped ahead of their Champions League semi-final showdown with Inter Milan. Przemyslaw Wisniewski and Salvatore Esposito struck their first Serie A goals in the final 15 minutes to give Spezia their first win in two months. Leonardo Semplici’s team are still in the relegation zone but Saturday’s win moves them level on 30 points with Verona, who sit one place above the bottom three and host Torino on Sunday. Next weekend Spezia travel to Lecce who are just two points above the...
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