2023 – Page 57 – Football Flame
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Ligue 1, NEWS, Neymar, PSG

Neymar carried off as Messi scores late PSG winner

Neymar Jr #10 of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after an injury with Kylian Mbappe #7 during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lille OSC at Parc des Princes on February 19, 2023 in Paris, France.Neymar was carried off on a stretcher before Lionel Messi scored a 95th-minute winner as Paris St-Germain gained an incredible win over Lille. PSG had been 2-0 ahead and 3-2 behind after goals from Lille’s Bafode Diakite, Jonathan David and Jonathan Bamba transformed the match. Kylian Mbappe, who opened the scoring, grabbed his second in the 87th minute to give PSG hope of victory. Messi then won it in dramatic fashion with a 22-yard free-kick. Despite the win, PSG’s main concern will be for Brazil forward Neymar after the 31-year-old, a goalscorer in the first half, was kicked on his c...
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Liverpool FC, Mohamed Salah, PREMIER LEAGUE

Clinical Liverpool punish 10-man Newcastle

Sven Botman of Newcastle United and Mohammed Salah of Liverpool battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC at St. James Park on February, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four Premier League finish gathered further momentum at the expense of Newcastle United’s similar ambitions with a crucial win at St James’ Park. Jurgen Klopp’s side, who secured their first league win of 2023 in the Merseyside derby against Everton on Monday, took control with two early goals from Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo. Newcastle’s miserable night worsened with a first-half red card for goalkeeper Nick Pope, ruling him out of next Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley. Nunez powered home the opener f...
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James Ward-Prowse, PREMIER LEAGUE, Southampton FC

Southampton win heaps misery on Potter’s Chelsea

James Ward-Prowse of Southampton celebrates with team mates at the final whistle of the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge on February 18, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Chelsea’s poor form under manager Graham Potter continued as a trademark free-kick from James Ward-Prowse earned the Premier League’s bottom club Southampton a surprise victory at Stamford Bridge. Ward-Prowse scored the game’s only goal in first-half stoppage time, sending a curling effort over the Chelsea wall and into the corner from the edge of the penalty area. The result means Chelsea have now won just two games in their last 14 in all competitions. Managerless Southampton will hope it can kick-start their attempts to escape the relegation zone. The visitors started magnifice...
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BAYERN MUNICH, Marcus Thuram

Gladbach beats 10-man Bayern 3-2 in Bundesliga

Marcus Thuram of Borussia Moenchengladbach celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Bayern München at Borussia-Park on February 18, 2023 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.Borussia Monchengladbach defeated 10-man Bayern Munich 3-2 to add more intrigue in the Bundesliga title race on Saturday. Marcus Thuram scored late to seal the win after goals from Lars Stindl and Jonas Hofmann stretched Bayern’s winless run against Gladbach to five games across all competitions. It was the fourth time in six league games this year that defending champion Bayern has dropped points and it means Union Berlin can take over the lead on Sunday by beating last-placed Schalke. Borussia Dortmund can move level on points with Bayer...
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ARSENAL FC, Bukayo Saka, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal score twice in stoppage time to beat Villa

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on February 18, 2023 in Birmingham, England.Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time to win a six-goal thriller at Aston Villa and return to the top of the Premier League. Villa twice went ahead through Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho in the first half. They were pegged back by goals from Bukayo Saka and Oleksandr Zinchenko either side of the break, before Arsenal sealed victory in a dramatic finish. Mikel Arteta’s side ended a run of three games without a win to climb back above Manchester City after defeat to them in midweek.
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Christian Atsu, NEWS

Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake

The coffin containing the body of former Ghana international football player Christian Atsu is loaded into an airplane bound for Ghana, at Adana airport in southern Turkey, February 18, 2023. Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed. The Ghana international, 31, had spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle. Atsu had been missing since the 6 February quake that caused the collapse of his apartment in Antakya, Hatay. “There are no words to describe our sadness,” tweeted his Turkish top-flight club Hatayspor. “We will not forget you, Atsu. Peace be upon you, beautiful person.” In the aftermath of the quake, Hatayspor initially reported Atsu had been rescued “with...
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli, Sassuolo, SERIE A, Victor Osimhen

Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen extend Napoli’s Serie A lead to 18 points

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of SSC Napoli celebrate after scoring a goal with Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on February 17, 2023 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy.In-form duo Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen were among the goals again and Napoli opened an 18-point lead in Serie A with a 2-0 win at Sassuolo on Friday. Giovanni Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, thought he had made it 3-0 in injury time but his goal was ruled out for offside. Napoli have 62 points from 23 games ahead of second-placed Inter Milan, who host mid-table Udinese on Saturday, and are moving closer to ending a 33-year wait for the league title. Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti made five substitutions i...
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Brentford, Crystal Palace, Patrick Vieira, PREMIER LEAGUE

Vieira demands goals as Crystal Palace prepare for Brentford

Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on February 04, 2023 in Manchester, England. Patrick Vieira gave an honest assessment of his team’s attacking performances as he urged better decision-making when his side face Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. Palace are still searching for their first win of 2023 in the Premier League, but a London Derby victory could be the catalyst they need for a revival in fortunes. Vieira was scathing of his team’s finishing, but believes they are creating plenty of chances. He said: “The biggest improvement that I would want to see is us scoring more goals. “We created opportunities, we created chances, but we didn’t take those chances – and in ...
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BARCELONA FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, Raphinha

Europa League: Man Utd draw thrilling contest with Barcelona

Raphinha of FC Barcelona and Casemiro of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg one match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at Spotify Camp Nou on February 16, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Manchester United and Barcelona contested a thrilling first-leg draw at the Nou Camp to leave their Europa League play-off tie finely poised. Having previously met in two Champions League finals – both of which Barca won – the sides are on the path to recovery in trying to reach those heady heights again. This encounter in Europe’s secondary competition was another step on that road back to the top. Xavi’s men grabbed the opener when Marcos Alonso headed in at the back post from Raphinha’s corner, but United responded immediately through the in-form Marcus Rashfo...
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Borussia Dortmund, CHELSEA FC, UCL

Dortmund sink wasteful Chelsea, Benfica put one foot in quarterfinals

Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea FC at Signal Iduna Park on February 15, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. A superb length-of-the-field goal from Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi helped his side to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Wednesday, putting them in the box seat to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals. Adeyemi’s goal came during a period of sustained dominance from the visitors early in the second half, with the Germany forward pouncing on a clearance from a Chelsea corner. Adeyemi sensed the opportunity and ran the length of the field, rounding both Enzo Fernandez and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to give Dortmund the lead in the first leg t...
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ARSENAL FC, Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Manchester City, PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City go top with win over title rivals Arsenal

 Erling Haaland of Manchester City embraces Ruben Dias after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England.Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time since November as they leapfrogged leaders Arsenal with a vital victory at Emirates Stadium. The reigning champions turned on the power in the second half in the biggest game of the domestic season as Arsenal paid a heavy price for individual errors. Takehiro Tomiyasu’s poor backpass allowed Kevin de Bruyne to loft a finish over Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after 24 minutes but Arsenal deservedly drew level three minutes before half-time, Bukayo Saka scoring from the spot after City goalkeeper Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah....
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Kylian Mbappe, Ligue 1, NEWS

‘I shouldn’t have come back’ – Mbappe’s fitness confession after PSG return

Kylian Mbappe of PSG during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Bayern Muenchen (Bayern Munich, Bayern München) at Parc des Princes stadium on February 14, 2023 in Paris, France.Kylian Mbappe admitted he rushed back too soon to face Bayern Munich in PSG’s Champions League last 16 first-leg defeat on Tuesday. The 24-year-old injured his thigh in PSG’s 3-1 win at Montpellier on February 1, and it was reported he would be sidelined for three weeks. However, just 13 days later, the forward was a surprise inclusion in Christophe Galtier’s squad and was introduced from the bench at the Parc des Princes. Mbappe had a goal ruled out for offside on a frustrating evening for the French champions as Kingsley Coman returned to haunt his former s...
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BARCELONA FC, EUROPA LEAGUE, NEWS, Ronald Araujo

Xavi plans to use Araujo against in-form Marcus Rashford

04 Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona v Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on February 5th, 2023.Barcelona welcome an in-form Marcus Rashford to the Camp Nou on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie with Manchester United. The England international heads into the game after scoring 21 goals in all competitions this season, including 13 since the World Cup – that’s more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues. Xavi has been thinking about the game and has come up with a plan to deal with Rashford and his name is Ronald Araujo, according to AS. The Barcelona boss has previously used Araujo up against Vinicius Junior, to good effect, and now wants to do the same thing with R...
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BAYERN MUNICH, Champions League, Kingsley Coman, PSG

Coman repeats 2020 trick as Bayern beat poor PSG

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint Germain in action with Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern Munchen at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2023 in Paris, France.Kingsley Coman repeated his 2020 Champions League final heroics as Bayern Munich beat Paris St-Germain in their last-16 first-leg tie. The Frenchman volleyed home the winner early in the second half in Paris. Coman also scored the only goal when Bayern overcame his former club PSG to win the trophy three years ago. Substitute Kylian Mbappe, back after injury, looked to have rescued a draw for the hosts, but his late effort was ruled out for offside in the build-up. Ligue 1 champions PSG have now lost their last three matches in all competitions...
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AC Milan, Brahim Diaz, Champions League, Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham fall to narrow first-leg loss at Milan

Brahim Diaz of AC Milan celebrates with teammate Olivier Giroud after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 14, 2023 in Milan, Italy.Tottenham will have to produce a Champions League comeback after Brahim Diaz gave AC Milan a narrow win in the first leg of their last-16 tie at the San Siro. Diaz nodded in early on after Spurs goalkeeper Fraser Forster had saved a Theo Hernandez shot and then superbly got a hand on the scorer’s initial follow-up attempt. Antonio Conte’s side looked relatively comfortable for long periods of the contest against the seven-time European champions – as a youthful pairing of Pape Sarr and Oliver Skipp deputised ably for the suspended P...
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ARSENAL FC, Mikel Arteta, PREMIER LEAGUE

Arteta: Arsenal want points back after VAR error

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. Mikel Arteta has accused referee Lee Mason of “not understanding” his job as a VAR official and said Arsenal have “huge anger” over the mistake which influenced Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Brentford. Ivan Toney’s 74th-minute header earned Brentford a point at the Emirates Stadium despite Christian Norgaard assisting the goal from an offside position – an error referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) subsequently labelled as “human error.” PGMOL apologised to Arsenal while Mason was dropped from his VAR duties for this weekend’s Premier League games but Arteta nevertheless lamented the decision...
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LALIGA, Ruben Baraja, Valencia FC

Valencia appoint Baraja in bid to avoid La Liga drop

Ruben Baraja attends his presentation as the new Real Zaragoza coach at Romareda Stadium on August 21, 2020 in Zaragoza, Spain. La Liga strugglers Valencia appointed former midfielder Ruben Baraja as coach on Tuesday tasking him with saving them from relegation. Los Che sacked Gennaro Gattuso in January before appointing staff member Voro for the eighth time as an interim coach. Although Voro confirmed the plan was for him to stay in place until the end of the season, three consecutive defeats led Valencia to make a change. The east coast club are 18th, a point from safety, having suffered 11 defeats in 21 league games. “One of the most successful and illustrious players in the history of Valencia, (Baraja) knows the idiosyncrasies of the club and returns home as a coach to contribute...
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Ansu Fati, LALIGA

Ansu Fati not listening to offers to leave Barca – report

10 Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona v Getafe CF at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on January 22nd, 2023.Barcelona forward Ansu Fati is reportedly not interested in hearing any offers from other clubs as speculation about his future continues. The latest update on the youngster comes from Mundo Deportivo who reckon Fati is “focused on reversing his situation and stopping all the rumors” that are flying around. Fati is determined to convince Xavi that he deserves more playing time and “wants to be a solution for the team in a very long season” for the Catalan giants. Xavi has heavily backed the forward in the last few weeks and insisted he is not for sale amid rumors of interest from Premier League clubs including Manchester United. Presi...
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Alexander Sorloth, LALIGA, Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad keep up Champions League push with Espanyol win

Alexander Sorloth of Real Sociedad celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad at RCDE Stadium on February 13, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Real Sociedad have maintained their drive for a Champions League qualification spot with a 3-2 win at Espanyol. La Real wrapped up the extended weekend period with a valuable three points on the road in Catalonia as they remain in third place in La Liga. Both sides created chances in a busy opening period at the RCDE Stadium with Takefusa Kubo eventually hammering the away side in front. That advantage was extended at the start of a busy second period, via Alexander Sorloth’s tap in, before Leandro Cabrera’s own goal clinched the win. The hosts did rally late on, ...
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Kylian Mbappe, Ligue 1, NEWS, PSG

PSG receive injury boost as Mbappe returns ahead of Bayern Munich clash

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe lies on the ground after getting injured during the French L1 football match between Montpellier Herault SC and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, southern France on February 1, 2023.Paris Saint-Germain have received a massive injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League encounter with Bayern Munich in the coming week. The club’s talisman Kylian Mbappe who was initially a doubt for the Round of 16 first leg game with injury, returned to training with the group on Sunday in a bid to play a role in the game. It has been a rough few days for PSG with their Ligue 1 title charge taking a hit following a disappointing 3-1 defeat away at AS Monaco on Saturday. Earlier, they were dealt another blow by Marseill...
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