April 2024 – Football Flame

Month: April 2024

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BUNDESLIGA

Dortmund’s injury concerns ease before facing PSG in Champions League semifinal

Edin Terzic of Borussia Dortmund celebrates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on April 21, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund´s injury worries have eased and coach Edin Terzi´c is hopeful all but two players will be fit for the Champions League semifinal first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Terzi´c said on Tuesday that left back Ramy Bensebaini and young forward Julien Duranville are definitely out of Wednesday´s match, but that others can return after missing the team´s 4-1 loss at Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Emre Can and Ian Maatsen are back and well-rested after serving suspensions at the weekend."Marcel Sabitzer and Donyell Malen took part in training again yesterday," Terzi´c said. "Donny couldn...
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NEWS

Hull City Ladies relishing chance to beat Leeds United and secure promotion

 Players celebrate after Ellie Tanser of Hull City Ladies scored during the Adobe Women's FA Cup Third Round match between Hull City Ladies and Wolverhampton Wanderers Women at East Buy Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Barton upon Humber, England.Three points in tonight's Yorkshire derby for Hull City Ladies would seal promotion back to the Northern Premier Division ahead of the final weekend of action, and they could do it against rivals Leeds United.The Tigresses sit atop Division One North with a point advantage over rivals Middlesbrough but know victory against the Whites would see them establish a four-point lead with just Sunday's home clash with FC United of Manchester to come.City should have played Leeds on Sunday but the game was rescheduled after Garforth Town's pitch was de...
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LALIGA

Valencia forward praised for treatment of Barcelona veteran

Hugo Duro of Valencia CF runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 29, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Valencia forward Hugo Duro won himself some fans in Catalonia on Monday night, after he comforted Marc-Andre ter Stegen, following the German’s error for his goal.Ter Stegen came out to cut off a ball in behind, and looked to lift the ball over the onrushing Duro. Misjudging it, Duro managed to get a touch on the ball, and would go on to roll it into an empty net, leaving the German red-faced.After the celebrations, Duro was seen encouraging ter Stegen before he made his way back to the halfway line, something he was asked about in his post-match interview with DAZN (carried by MD).“I don’t know how l...
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LALIGA

Antonio Rüdiger: ‘If we face Kylian Mbappé in the final, we’ll beat him’

Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Speaking to Le Media Carré, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger (31) has revealed that he has no fears about the prospect of facing Kylian Mbappé (25) in the Champions League final. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain might be on opposite sides of the semi-final but that has not stopped the German international from pouring fuel on the fire in what could be a tantalising affair if the Spanish and French teams manage to collide on the 1st of June. Not least because of the status of Mbappé’s future coming once more into the spotlight if the two teams were to meet. The PSG winger has long been rumoured and l...
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Bayern ready for Real’s Bellingham: Tuchel

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid passes the ball during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg match against FC Bayern München at Allianz Arena on April 29, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday his side were ready for the threat posed by “extraordinary” Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham in their Champions League semi-final first leg.Today’s clash at the Allianz Arena between 14-time winners Real and Bayern, with six Champions League titles, is the most played semi-final in the competition’s history. England midfielder Bellingham, still just 20, joined Real Madrid before the start of the season from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham has since become one of Real’s most important players and is alrea...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Confident Antonio looking to keep West Ham in the race for Europe

 Michail Antonio of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool FC at London Stadium on April 27, 2024 in London, England.Jamaica striker Michail Antonio said his confidence was soaring after he scored his third goal in as many matches and enabled West Ham United to earn a 2-2 draw with English Premier League giants Liverpool on Saturday.Antonio scored a header inside the final 15 minutes for his seventh goal this season and followed up a first-half strike from Jarrod Bowen on his 200th appearance for the Hammers to all but dent the hopes of Liverpool from strongly contending for the EPL title at London Stadium.“I’ve got three goals in the last three games, and I’...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Majority of Premier League clubs back plans to explore spending cap

A detailed view of the Premier League and No room for racism logos on the sleeve of Eberechi Eze's shirt during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Selhurst Park on April 21, 2024 in London, England. A majority of Premier League clubs have given their backing to progressing with plans to examine a spending cap in the top flight.It is understood clubs voted on Monday to progress to the final stages of a legal and economic analysis of anchoring – a principle which would potentially limit expenditure on things like player wages, plus agents’ fees and transfer amortisation costs, by capping them as a multiple of the central Premier League revenues going to the bottom club.The intention of anchoring is to keep the league competitive by preventing the rich...
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TRANSFERS

World Cup winner responds to Barcelona transfer speculation

 Guido Rodriguez of Real Betis applauds the supporters following the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Real Betis at Montilivi Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez has responded to rumours linking him with a summer transfer to La Liga giants Barcelona.Recent reports claim that the Catalan giants are making progress in their pursuit of the 30-year-old, who will see his contract at Betis expire at the end of the season.After three years in Mexico with Club America, Rodriguez moved to Europe to join Betis in 2020 and has since established himself as a key player for the Spanish outfit.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleThe deep-lying midfielder has made a total of 170 appearances for Betis across all compet...
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TRANSFERS

Juventus to try signing Manchester United outcast

 Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF controls the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano and Getafe CF at Estadio de Vallecas on April 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Juventus are searching for wingers potentially available at an affordable price after missing out on Felipe Anderson, and Mason Greenwood is one of the top candidates on their radar. The attacker has bounced back with Getafe after his legal troubles sidelined him for over a year at Manchester United.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Fantacalcio), the forward is unlikely to stay put at Old Trafford despite his solid La Liga spell.His trial ended on February 2023 as the charges of attempted rape, assault, and coercive control were dropped ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka makes Tottenham North London Derby feelings clear

 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on April 27, 2024 in London Colney, England.Bukayo Saka has delivered a clear verdict on Arsenal vs Tottenham and the Premier League title race. The Gunners head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon for a huge North London Derby with just a few weeks remaining of the 2023/24 season.A difficult few days arrived earlier in April for Arsenal with defeats to Aston Villa and Bayern Munich, however they head into the clash following two clean sheets and seven goals scored against Wolves and Chelsea, Tottenham, meanwhile, have not played since their heavy defeat to Newcastle back on Saturday, April 13 with the Gunners having been in action four times since then.Want to know more about livetscore che...
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SERIE A

Thiago Motta likely to become new Juventus boss

 Thiago Motta of Bologna FC coach reacts during the Serie A TIM match between AS Roma and Bologna FC - Serie A TIM at Stadio Olimpico on April 22, 2024 in Rome, Italy.Serie A giants Juventus seem set to hire Thiago Motta as their new manager, with the former midfielder leading the race to become the next Bianconeri boss.Motta has been linked with both Juve and Milan and it seems as if the Old Lady are the key favourites to land the Bologna boss. Gianluca di Marzio recently told Sky Italia (via IlBianconero) about the future of Max Allegri and who can become the next boss at the Old Lady.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleHe stated that both Juve and Milan are reaching the end of cycles under their managers. As of now, Motta is on pole position to become Juve’s nex...
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BUNDESLIGA

Leverkusen keep unbeaten streak alive, Kane eyes Bundesliga goal record

Robert Andrich and Amine Adli of Bayer Leverkusen reacts after the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at BayArena on April 27, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Robert Andrich scored with the last kick of the match to extend Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run to a 46th game this season with a 2-2 home draw against Stuttgart on Saturday as Harry Kane closed in a Bundesliga goals record.With champions Leverkusen facing their first loss of the season in any competition trailing 2-1 late in stoppage time, Andrich hammered in a loose ball to equalise in the sixth minute of stoppage time.The strike keeps Leverkusen’s remarkable streak of late goals alive, with Xabi Alonso’s side doing the same at Borussia Dortmund in the seventh minute of injury time for a 1-1 draw last ...
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SERIE A

Three talking points from Juventus 0-0 Milan – Allegri and Pioli stalemate

 Massimiliano Allegri Head coach of Juventus reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on April 27, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Juventus and Milan played out a slightly uninspiring 0-0 draw during their Serie A meeting at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon: Here are three talking points from the stalemate between Max Allegri and Stefano Pioli’s sides:Where was the motivation? One of the biggest questions after the opening exchanges of Juventus and Milan’s meeting in Turin was where the motivation lay. On paper, second vs. third in the league should have been a thriller for the neutral, but with Inter having wrapped up the Serie A title for 2023-24, and with at least five Italian teams allowed to compete in next year’s Champion...
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SERIE A

Milan rocked by savage response to Lopetegui

 Head Coach Julen Lopetegui of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Pre Season Friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stade Rennais at Molineux on August 05, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. According to reports, Milan were shaken by the strong reaction of fans to Julen Lopetegui rumours and are re-evaluating their choice of coach, looking at Paulo Fonseca.La Gazzetta dello Sport suggested that the Rossoneri were closing in on their decision to fire Stefano Pioli at the end of the season and bring in Lopetegui.However, the response from supporters was so virulent in its rejection, resulting in #Nopetegui trending on social media and even a petition set up to block the hiring, that it was difficult to ignore.Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio now claims t...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Relegation-threatened Burnley salvages draw at Man United with late penalty

 Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana fouls Zeki Amdouni of Burnley to concede a penalty kick during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley FC at Old Trafford on April 27, 2024 in Manchester, England. Substitute Zeki Amdouni’s 87th-minute penalty earned relegation-threatened Burnley a 1-1 draw at Manchester United to increase the spotlight on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag and his stuttering team on Saturday.Old Trafford has been a happy hunting ground down the years for Manchester City great Vincent Kompany, and his Burnley team made the short journey looking to boost their faint hopes of English Premier League survival.Antony looked to have pushed Burnley further toward the drop with a 79th-minute opener, only for the otherwise impressive United goa...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Draw at West Ham dent Liverpool title hopes

 Michail Antonio of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool FC at London Stadium on April 27, 2024 in London, England.Liverpool's Premier League title hopes seem all but over after Michail Antonio scored to rescue a point for West Ham at London Stadium.Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring just before the break when he rose highest to meet Mohammed Kudus' cross into the area as Liverpool showed little evidence that their Merseyside derby loss in midweek had done much in the way of spurring them on.But the visitors were much improved in the second half and Andy Robertson equalised when he scored from Luis Diaz's low pass into the penalty area.They were then rewarded ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arteta reveals Wenger advice amid title run-in

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on April 26, 2024 in London Colney, England. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has said he has been seeking advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as the club aims to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this season.Arsenal face a trip to fierce rivals Tottenham on Sunday, where a win could galvanise their hopes of lifting the title. Leaders Arsenal are one point ahead of Manchester City, who face Nottingham Forest later on Sunday with a game in hand.Wenger during his 22-year tenure led Arsenal to three league titles, in 1997-98, 2001-02, and the remarkable "Invincibles" season in 2003-04.Arsenal remained unbeaten throughout the entire 2003-04 league campaign and clinched the title with a ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez dropped as Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rings changes for West Ham

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Jurgen Klopp makes five changes to his Liverpool team as Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez drop to the bench at West Ham United.Wednesday's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton has seen Klopp ring the changes with Harvey Elliott starting in the front three alongside Cody Gakpo, who returns to the team after missing the Merseyside derby due to his partner giving birth. Luis Diaz completes the attack.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleJarell Quansah comes in to partner Virgil van Dijk with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson in their usual full-back berths. Alisson Becker is in goal.Alexis Mac Allister ke...
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SERIE A

Salernitana relegated from Serie A after defeat

 Matias Soule' of Frosinone reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Frosinone Calcio and US Salernitana at Stadio Benito Stirpe on April 26, 2024 in Frosinone, Italy. Salernitana have been relegated from Serie A after going down 3-0 to Frosinone.The Salerno club posted only two wins from 35 league games this season and were bottom of the table.Friday night's win was vital for Frosinone, one of at least seven teams fighting not to be one of the two other clubs to join Salernitana in the second tier next season.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleFrosinone are three points above third-to-last Udinese and five ahead of second-to-last Sassuolo. Both teams have a game in hand.Frosinone went ahead in the 10th minute when Matias Soule converted from the penalty s...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Bruno Guimaraes says Newcastle’s £40m player is even faster than Alexander Isak

 Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United looks on after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on April 24, 2024 in London, England.Newcastle United have some absolute speedsters on their books at the moment.Harvey Barnes, Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson are all pretty quick, while Sandro Tonali, interestingly, has been clocked as one of the fastest players in Europe according to The Speeds Database.Speaking to Fubo, Bruno Guimaraes has been discussing who the fastest player at Newcastle is, and he gave a rather unsurprising answer.Guimaraes stated that Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon are two of the fastest players at Newcastle, ultimately giving the edge to Gordon in this specific conversation.Anthony Gordon is Newcastle’s fastest playerG...
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