May 2024 – Page 2 – Football Flame

Month: May 2024

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Inter Goalkeeper Approached by Newly-Promoted Serie A Outfit

 Emil Audero of FC Internazionale in action during the FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground Suning Training Center on May 24, 2024 in Como, Italy.Inter goalkeeper Emil Audero has reportedly received an invitation to join Serie A newcomers Como amidst an uncertain future at Giuseppe Meazza. According to Sky Sport Italia, via TMW, Osian Roberts’ men are keen to sign the 27-year-old as part of the club’s bid to assemble a competitive squad ahead of a long-awaited top-flight return.Audero joined Inter on loan from Sampdoria last summer. Though Simone Inzaghi’s men have an option to make his stay permanent for €7 million, they’re unlikely to exercise a buyout clause. Instead, the new Italian champions are poised to land Atletico Paranaense star Bento.Yann Sommer...
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NEWS

Inter Miami beats slumping Whitecaps without Messi

Robert Taylor #16 of Inter Miami CF is congratulated by teammate Leonardo Campana #8 after his goal during the first half of their MLS match at BC Place against the Vancouver Whitecaps on May 25, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A lack of star power didn't stop Inter Miami on Saturday as the visiting side cruised to a 2-1 win over the slumping Whitecaps in Vancouver.Robert Taylor scored and contributed an assist, while Leo Campana also found the back of the net for Miami (10-4-2).Ryan Gauld replied for the 'Caps (5-5-4), converting a penalty kick in the 72nd minute.Miami's Drake Callender made one save and Yohei Takaoka stopped four on-target shots for Vancouver.Soccer fans were outraged earlier in the week to hear Miami wasn't bringing soccer legend Lionel Messi to play i...
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Rodgers wants permanent Idah deal

 Celtic captain Callum McGregor and manager Brendan Rodgers with the trophy after the Scottish Gas Mens Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on May 25, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers wants to strike a deal with Norwich City to sign Adam Idah on a permanent basis this summer. The Norwich City striker was the hero at Hampden Park as he netted a late winner against Rangers to claim Celtic's 42nd Scottish Cup on Saturday. Idah pounced from six yards when Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland parried Paulo Bernardo's fierce drive to send the green and white half of Hampden into raptures. It ends Idah's successful spell with the Scottish champions, during which he netted eight times in 18 appearances.Rodgers has made little secr...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola takes blame for Man City’s FA Cup defeat

Pep Guardiola manager of Manchester City alongside Erik ten Hag Manager/Head Coach of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England.Pep Guardiola admitted he got his tactics wrong as Manchester City’s reign as FA Cup holders was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the final at Wembley.Six days after securing a record fourth consecutive Premier League title, City were hit with two goals in nine first-half minutes by United to dash their hopes of becoming the first team in English football history to win back-to-back league and cup doubles.Despite dominating the ball and putting United under sustained pressure for much of the game, Guardiola’s side lacked the attacking edg...
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Ligue 1

PSG wins the French Cup and the double in Kylian Mbappe’s last game

 Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe kisses the trophy on the podium after winning the French Cup Final football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, northern France on May 25, 2024. Paris  beat Lyon 2-1 in the French Cup final and completed the double in Kylian Mbappé’s last game for the club on Saturday.France winger Ousmane Dembele and Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG in the first half.Lyon defender Jake O'Brien got a consolation goal in the second half.PSG won the league and cup for the first time since 2020 when it achieved a domestic treble by also lifting the now defunct League Cup.Despite losing in the final, Lyon still qualified for the Europa League by fin...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Silva keeps Fulham ship steady as young stars start to shine

 Fulham Manager, Marco Silva gestures to his players during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and AFC Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on February 10, 2024 in London, England. Fulham acquitted themselves so well on their return to the Premier League last season when they finished 10th.While their 13th-placed finish this campaign was lower, their football improved greatly.Signings have paid off, with Timothy Castagne, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey demonstrating the club’s shrewd recruitment strategy.And while last season’s success was down to getting it right against teams in and around them, wins against Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United this term show growth.Want to know more about livetscore check out our article 
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Leeds United and Southampton target £20m Man City agreement

 James McAtee of Sheffield United celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sheffield United at Selhurst Park on January 30, 2024 in London, England. Leeds United and Southampton are eyeing a move for Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, according to Give Me Sport.The 21-year-old spent the previous two seasons at Sheffield United, making a real impact during the 2022/23 campaign to guide the Blades back to the Premier League at the first time of asking but failing to do enough last term to keep them in the top flight.With United now back in the Championship, it seems unlikely that they will be able to keep the Englishman for yet another season, and he could be set to join a new club during the summer transfer wi...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Report: Julen Lopetegui has now personally given the green light for West Ham to sign top passer

 Julen Lopetegui is unveiled as the new West Ham United manager on May 21, 2024 in London, England. New West Ham United boss Julen Lopetegui's appointment is now official, following the club's announcement on Thursday, and he's said to have already given the green-light for a new signing this summer.Lopetegui arrives at West Ham to replace David MoyesDavid Moyes' second tenure with the Irons is now over, after four successful years, with the Scotsman even guiding the club to a Europa Conference League title in Prague last year and ending the club's four-decade-long wait for a trophy.The Lopetegui era has now begun, though, with the Hammers electing not to hand Moyes an extension given a mixed end to his tenure at the London Stadium. His successor, a former Spain and Real Madrid m...
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Newcastle and Aston Villa battle for star winger as Man Utd chase £34m defender

Brajan Gruda of Mainz controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia Mönchengladbach at MEWA Arena on March 02, 2024 in Mainz, Germany.We begin Friday’s Premier League transfer rumour round-up with a report from Bild, claiming that Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Liverpool are all ‘lining up’ to sign Mainz youngster Brajan Gruda. It is widely understood that the German outfit are willing to sanction the winger’s exit now that they have secured their Bundesliga status for next season.All three Premier League clubs could be set to miss out on the Albanian teenager, however. Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are both said to be keeping tabs on his progress, with the German champions supposedly willing to pay £17 million or so for his signature. That...
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Barcelona official meets Laporta to talk about Hansi Flick meeting in London

Hansi Flick, Head Coach, of Germany throws a ball during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Iceland and Germany at on September 08, 2021 in Reykjavik, Iceland. According to Carlos Monfort, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, had a meeting with club president Joan Laporta after his journey to London, where he crossed paths with Hansi Flick, who is seen as the probable successor to Xavi at the club.In their extensive discussion last afternoon, Deco shared the emotions stirred by his encounter with Flick in London. It is to be noted that a sheer silence has enveloped the Barcelona board since last Wednesday. Laporta’s frustration was palpable during the press conference that reshaped Xavi’s future.The recurring quiet from Laporta and Deco speaks volumes as the former, ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Premier League captain spotted training in Celtic kit

Sam Morsy of Ipswich Town during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Ipswich Town at The Coventry Building Society Arena on April 30, 2024 in Coventry, England.It's not unusual for footballers to keep fit in the off-season. Usually, though, they're not training in the kit of other teams.However, one Premier League captain has been spotted wearing a Celtic shirt in warm-weather training. Sam Morsy - captain of Premier League-bound Ipswich - donned a Celtic kit as he trained in Dubai this week.The midfielder, 32, was a key player in the promotion-winning season from the Championship with Ipswich second in the league table gaining automatic entry to the top flight.And despite the gruelling season in England's second tier, Morsy has jetted out to Dubai to train with E...
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LALIGA

Hansi Flick to become Barcelona coach if Xavi leaves

 Sports director of the German Football Federation (DFB) Hansi Flick addresses the media during a press conference in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on December 16, 2014. The DFB aims to organise the UEFA European Football Championship in the year 2024. For months, speculation about the FC Barcelona head coach position persisted. Then came the news that it was indeed Xavi Hernandez who retained the faith of the higher-ups at the club. However, yet again there came confusion, and the coach’s position at Barcelona is no longer a guarantee.That, consequently, made many ask about the possible alternatives that could arrive. Several names from Germany seemed to be in the loop, as well as some from Italy, England, and other places as well. Even names from within FC Barcelona itsel...
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Why Memphis Depay Should Consider the Move?

 Memphis Depay of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Memphis Depay, the Dutch star, could be leaving Atlético Madrid in search of new horizons. And among the options under discussion, one stands out as potentially transformative: Major League Soccer (MLS). At 30 years old, Depay is at the peak of his career, and the MLS emerges as an arena where he could not only shine but also leave a lasting legacy.Speculation surrounding Memphis Depay is nothing new. His talent and skill have already put him in the spotlight on several occasions. However, what makes this potential move particularly intriguing is th...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton must avoid repeat of double transfer mistake but biggest problem remains unsolved

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Abdoulaye Doucoure during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on April 24, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Another tumultuous campaign at Goodison Park has come to an end and members of the ECHO sportsdesk are offering their thoughts on proceedings with a review of Everton’s season.A two-part special sees Joe Thomas, Chris Beesley and Matt Jones give their conclusions on the Blues’ offerings from 2023/24. Here’s the second instalment…Who is your Everton player of the season?CB: There are several honourable mentions and I’ve already said that tough as teak James Tarkowski has been my favourite Everton player this season given the fact that he never hides - either on or off ...
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Sevilla in fresh Sergio Ramos contract push

 Sergio Ramos of Sevilla FC celebrates after winning the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Atletico Madrid at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 11, 2024 in Seville, Spain. The powers that be at La Liga outfit Sevilla have initiated a fresh push to tie defensive stalwart Sergio Ramos down to a new contract.That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who point towards the possibility of the parties extending their relationship as all of a sudden looking altogether more likely.Recent weeks had seen it widely reported that Ramos’ Sevilla exit had already been decided upon, with the club’s financial constraints making a renewal to his expiring terms all but impossible.The 38-year-old, in turn, initiated talks with clubs in MLS, over a potential summer switch to the United...
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Mikel Arteta exploits Liverpool decision as Marcus Rashford move floated

Mikel Arteta, Head Coach of Arsenal rects during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Munchen at Emirates Stadium on April 9, 2024 in London, England.Having lost out on the Premier League title, Arsenal's players are now flying out on their holidays.But behind the scenes, the hard work for the summer is just beginning, with the transfer window opening in under a month's time. The Gunners are again expected to be busy as boss Mikel Arteta looks to close the gap on champions Manchester City.He is looking to take advantage of Liverpool's decision to appoint Arne Slot by moving for one of the Dutchman's former Feyenoord players. Elsewhere, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has been urged to move to the Emirates after being left out the E...
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Vincent Kompany set for Bayern as Mauricio Pochettino on England radar

Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, celebrates following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Burnley FC at Bramall Lane on April 20, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Bayern Munich are on the verge of agreeing a deal for Vincent Kompany to become their next manager despite his relegation from the Premier League with Burnley.‌The Bundesliga club are poised to appoint Kompany, 38, to succeed Thomas Tuchel in the coming days having discussed a compensation package as the former Belgium international has a contract at Turf Moor until 2028.It is understood that Kompany will look to take his backroom staff with him to the Allianz Arena, including assistant Craig Bellamy and first-team coaches Piet Cremers, Mike Jackson and Floribert N’Galula.Bayern are con...
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Ademola Lookman hits hat-trick as Atalanta tear up the script

 Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates with the trophy following the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. The script suggested a sort of homecoming for one-time Meath resident Xabi Alonso, but Dublin belonged to the brilliant boys from Bergamo as Atalanta thrilled their own fans and the neutrals by outwitting Bayer Leverkusen to claim the Europa League.So impressive domestically and in Europe this season, maybe this was just one game too many for Alonso’s Leverkusen who seemed to fly the white flag of surrender just as they donned their white away kit as they were out-fought, out-thought and out-run by an Atalanta side that can only be admired as can their hat-trick hero, former Cha...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Roy Keane tells Erik ten Hag to ‘cut that crap out’ over FA Cup final achievement

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho celebrate victory with Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.  Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has consistently highlighted his achievement of guiding the club to back-to-back FA Cup finals as evidence of success, yet that argument has been comprehensively dismissed by former United captain Roy Keane.United will take on Manchester City in the end-of-season Wembley showpiece for a second successive year this weekend, with Ten Hag suggesting his record of taking the club to two FA Cup finals and a win in last season’s Carabao Cup final deserves to be celebrated.Yet speaking on the latest Stick To Foo...
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SERIE A

Ranieri: Cagliari identify Juric as potential successor – report

Ivan Juric, Head Coach of Torino FC, looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 07, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Cagliari are already beginning to plan for life after Claudio Ranieri and could make an approach for current Torino coach Ivan Juric, according to reports in Italy late on Tuesday night.Ranieri stepped down from his position on Tuesday evening after securing Serie A safety over the weekend. It was a mutually agreed termination of contract, as the 72-year-old had two years remaining on his deal, which was due to expire next summer, in 2025.Juric to replace Ranieri?However, according to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Cagliari’s first point of contact will be Juric, who himself is set to leave his position at the...
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