May 2024 – Page 10 – Football Flame

Month: May 2024

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Newcastle United closing in on Spurs and Man Utd target

Tosin Adarabioyo of Fulham runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on April 06, 2024 in London, England. Newcastle United are looking increasingly likely to beat Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United to the signature of Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to the Northern Echo.The 26-year-old defender will not be signing a new deal with Fulham and is set to leave on a free transfer.His contract situation at Fulham has been closely monitored by several clubs in England and in Europe.Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham have been keen on getting their hands on the centre-back this summer, with Spurs recently suggested to have increased their efforts.However, it has been claimed that Newcas...
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LALIGA

Dest confirms he’s torn his ACL and will undergo surgery

 Sergino Dest of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Vitesse at Philips Stadion on April 13, 2024 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Barcelona loanee Sergino Dest has confirmed he’s suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is set to undergo an operation.PSV had already confirmed that Dest is out of action with a “serious” knee injury, and the American has now opened up on the nature of the problem.“Hey fans. Sergino here. I wanted to let you guys know about my injury. Unfortunately I have torn my ACL,” he said in a post on X.“I will have an operation soon and will try to come back as soon as possible to my top level. It will be a difficult time for me but I know these times will only make me stronger. So, I will come back to make you all proud. See you all soon.”Want to...
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Champions League

Dortmund v PSG another Champions League thriller: Luis Enrique

 Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish coach Luis Enrique attends a press conference on April 30, 2024 in Dortmund, western Germany, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).Paris St-Germain and Borussia Dortmund served up plenty of entertainment in the Champions League quarterfinals, and their meeting in the semis promises more of the same, PSG manager Luis Enrique said on Tuesday.Both sides came back from first-leg defeats to reach the semifinals, PSG winning 4-1 in Barcelona after a 3-2 loss in Paris and Dortmund beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 to recover from their defeat in Spain.“I think that is the way it went in the quarterfinals based on the playing style of Dortmund and the way that we play,” Luis En...
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Spurs keeping tabs on Serie A defender

 Riccardo Calafiori of Bologna FC looks on 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.Tottenham Hotspur make the short trip across the capital to face rivals Chelsea on Thursday evening. The Lilywhites retain slim hopes of finishing in the top four of the Premier League this term, but they will likely need to beat the Blues in order to do so.Ange Postecoglou’s side currently sit fifth, seven points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, but to have two games-in-hand over the Villans in the battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League.This season could be a busy one for Spurs, with several potential incomings and outgoings once the transfer window opens.With that in mind, the club have reportedly...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Report: Manchester United make decision on Mason Greenwood, Jadon Sancho futures

 Manchester United's English striker Mason Greenwood (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Manchester United's English striker Jadon Sancho (R) during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Manchester United at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on October 16, 2021. Manchester United are reportedly keen to sell both Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho during this summer's transfer window in order to raise funds for new signings.Greenwood has had a productive season on loan at Getafe, scoring 10 goals and registering six assists in 31 appearances in all competitions.Sancho, meanwhile, returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan in January, and he has made 16 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit in his second spell at the club, scoring thr...
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Champions League

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Madrid making an art form of scoring when least expected

Kim Min-Jae of FC Bayern München in action with Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid at Allianz Arena on April 30, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Real Madrid has made an art form of striking when least expected.Bayern Munich was so dominant in the Champions League semifinal on Tuesday that it seemed only a matter of time before it scored. But Madrid pounced instead.Vinícius Júnior ran onto a brilliant Toni Kroos pass and fired the visitors ahead in the 24th minute with their first chance.“I know that Viní prefers the ball in space than at his feet,” Kroos said.“Then he makes his move. He makes the pass easy for me with his run.”Madrid's knack for scoring goals out of nothing is a trait that plays on ri...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Nottingham Forest injury uncertainty as four doubtful for Sheffield United clash

 Nuno Espirito Santo is coaching Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match against Manchester City at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 28, 2024. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo will be checking on the fitness of a host of players ahead of this Saturday's clash with Sheffield United. Forest travel to Bramall Lane needing a win to avoid dropping into the Premier League relegation zone with two more games still to play.The Reds have won just one of their last last 10 league outings and currently sit just a point above the drop zone. Of course, the Blades cannot catch them at this point in the season, but Luton Town and Burnley most certainly can, making Saturday's clash a potentially pivotal one for Espirito Santo's side, who are still awaiting ...
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SERIE A

Paredes: ‘Roma have grown under De Rossi’

 AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi and player Lerandro Paredes during press conference at Centro Sportivo Fulvio Bernardini on May 01, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Leandro Paredes opened up about Roma’s evolution under Daniele De Rossi ahead of their Europa League semi-final with Bayer Leverkusen.The Giallorossi have been one of the most in-form teams in Serie A since the arrival of the former midfielder back in January, coming in to replace Jose Mourinho. The Roman outfit have won nine of their 14 league games under De Rossi, putting them on track for Champions League qualification.Roma have also impressed on the European stage under their new coach, picking up wins over Feyenoord in the knockout playoffs, Brighton in the Round of 16 and Milan in the quarterfinals, setting them up against ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Gabriel Jesus’ possible Arsenal summer exit explained amid new twist

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on April 27, 2024 in London Colney, England. Gabriel Jesus arrived at Arsenal in 2022 and in his first game at Nurnberg in a pre-season friendly had Arsenal fans believing they’d just landed a striker who would transform their fortunes. After years of purgatorial campaigns failing to deliver a return to Champions League action, Jesus would finally help end that torture.Yet he would do more than just that and the goals and assists he contributed would help the Gunners embark upon a surprise title challenge upon which they continue to aim to better in this current season. Therefore why just two years after Jesus has arrived are there suggestions, as per The Athletic, that Arsenal are now open to selling t...
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