May 2024 – Page 8 – Football Flame

Month: May 2024

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Jude Bellingham reveals which USMNT player is his best friend

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates after Daniel Carvajal of Real Madrid scores the teams third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and UD Almeria at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham opened up on a variety of topics in an interview with Topps UK.The wide ranging interview covered topics like his favorite teammates and what he does in his spare time.But before all of that, he revealed the person who he'd consider his best friend outside of the Real Madrid locker room.'I think Gio Reyna, Dortmund teammate, US national team,' Bellingham revealed.'Yeah, really good guy really good player, got on really well with him in Dortmund. I've not seen him for a while.'Bellingham was also asked about who the b...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Erik ten Hag has ‘huge respect’ for what Manchester United player did against Crystal Palace

Jonny Evans of Manchester United looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on May 06, 2024 in London, England. Erik ten Hag says he has 'huge respect' for Jonny Evans after he stepped into the Manchester United line up against Crystal Palace despite not being fully fit.The Irishman only returned to training late last week after a month on the sidelines and was due to start on the bench at Selhurst Park. However, Evans founds himself starting on Monday night after an injury ruled Harry Maguire out with a muscle injury on the eve of the match.It left Ten Hag with no fully fit centre-back for the match with Evans and Casemiro selected to start against Palace, with Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Vic...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham contract details emerge

Julen Lopetegui, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town at Molineux on August 02, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. The details of Julen Lopetegui’s draft contract agreement with West Ham United have emerged.A deal is in place between West Ham and the Spaniard for him to become the next manager at the London Stadium.The move is expected to be finalised this week with David Moyes moving on from the club at the end of the season.He is yet to sign the contract but a draft agreement has already been agreed upon between the Hammers and Lopetegui.According to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, Lopetegui will be signing a two-year contract with an option of a third year.The extension would be triggered if We...
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Atletico Madrid open the doors to a possible return for Barcelona loanee

Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain. Many names continue to be highlighted for various reasons at FC Barcelona. No player is safe any longer, and each must fight for their future at the club. However, beyond just that, Barcelona are aware that they will have to make sacrifices in the summer as well.One name that continues to draw out a lot of different opinions about his future at the club is Joao Felix. The Portuguese star, loaned to Barcelona by Atletico Madrid, has been far from a consistent performer or a player that Xavi Hernandez can regularly trust to put on a show.However, it can also not be denied that the 24-...
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SERIE A

Victor Osimhen set to receive €125k in Napoli’s clash against Udinese

 Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring their first side goal during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 08, 2023 in Naples, Italy.Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor James Osimhen, could receive up to 187 million naira in his club’s clash against Udinese tonight, Football Flame reports. The 25-year-old striker has made just 20 league starts for last season’s Serie A Champions, largely due to his season getting disrupted by injuries.In 20 starts, Osimhen has scored 14 goals and provided two assists for his teammates, averaging a goal contribution every two hours of football.After scoring from the penalty spot in last weekend’s 2-2 against Roma, Osimhen has set sights on scoring his 15th goal of...
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Bayern Munich takeaways from 3-1 loss to Stuttgart

 Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of FC Bayern München, reacts during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena on April 06, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany.On matchday 32 of the Bundesliga, second placed Bayern Munich travelled to the MHPArena to take on third placed VfB Stuttgart. With injuries continuing to be a source of bother and with one eye on Wednesday’s Champions League second leg semifinal against Real Madrid, Thomas Tuchel had no choice but to ring in the changes on Saturday.Six changes were made to the XI that started against Real Madrid in the first leg. In defense, Alphonso Davies replaced Noussair Mazraoui at left-back. In midfield, Raphael Guerreiro and Aleksandar Pavlovic started in place of Konrad Laimer and Leon Goretzka. While Se...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Pep Guardiola believes Man City have no room for error amid Arsenal title fight

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with Jack Grealish of Manchester City after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has emphasised the importance of winning their remaining matches to secure the Premier League title, acknowledging that any mistakes could cost them dearly against a consistent Arsenal side.Guardiola highlighted the necessity for his team to claim victories in their final games against Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham to retain their crown, especially given Arsenal's current lead at the top of the table with an extra game played. The Spaniard also praised the Gunners' form in recent months and believes Mikel Arteta's side will win their re...
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Barcelona Star Offers Real Madrid Advice on PSG Sensations Ideal Position

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona veteran striker Robert Lewandowski spoke with Le Parisien on several topics, and some of his remarks were, of course, about Paris Saint-Germain, considering it’s a French media outlet. One of the topics that the former Bayern Munich sensation touched on was Kylian Mbappé and the position that best suits the 25-year-old. With the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner set to depart in a few weeks, the discussion over where he’ll play is a topic of discussion.Even though Lewandowski didn’t mention Real Madrid, he did give them a recommendation as to where Mbapp...
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SERIE A

Allegri: Juventus have regrets we didn’t do better

 Head coach of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri gives his team instructions during the Coppa Italia Quarter-Final match between Juventus FC and Frosinone Calcio at Allianz Stadium on January 11, 2024 in Turin, Italy.Juventus recorded another strong second half but were unable to find the winner away at AS Roma, making it four draws in a row now. The Bianconeri were unable to take advantage of AC Milan and Bologna also drawing their games, with Gleison Bremer’s equalizer leveling after Romelu Lukaku had put the hosts ahead.Not for the first time in recent weeks Massimiliano Allegri lost his temper late on with his own players, with the irate coach flinging off his jacket and storming down the tunnel.“We risked losing a game that we were in a position to win at the start of the second half...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Brighton win upsets Villa’s Champions League charge

 Joao Pedro of Brighton heads in the rebound after his penalty was saved by Robin Olsen of Aston Villa, to give his team the lead during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium on May 05, 2024 in Brighton, England.Joao Pedro struck a late winner as Brighton put a dent in Aston Villa's Champions League hopes at the Amex Stadium.The Brazilian headed home a rebound in the 87th minute after his penalty was saved by Robin Olsen.Pascal Gross had an earlier effort for the hosts ruled out for offside by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), while Villa captain John McGinn was also judged to be inches ahead of the Brighton defence before scoring at the other end.Unai Emery's fourth-placed side remain seven points clear of T...
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Chelsea trash West Ham to stay on track for Europe

 Cole Palmer of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring their teams first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on May 05, 2024 in London, England. Chelsea strengthened their chances of securing European football next season, cruising to victory against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.It took just 15 minutes for Chelsea to get their noses in front with Cole Palmer reacting quickest to meet a loose ball in the West Ham box.West Ham almost hit back immediately when Jarrod Bowen's header crashed back off the crossbar, but it was one-way traffic from then on.Chelsea doubled their lead on the half-hour mark through Conor Gallagher before Noni Madueke headed in the third six minutes later.Nicolas Jackson struck twice in the second half to roun...
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Kai Havertz sends clear message to Man City and thanks Bukayo Saka

 Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024 in Sheffield, England. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz insists there'll be no let-up in their chase for the Premier League title. Arsenal are currently leading the table by one point after a decisive 3-0 victory against Bournemouth on Saturday.A half-time penalty from Bukayo Saka and two second-half goals from Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice dispelled any threat from the Cherries and placed Arsenal at the top, with two critical games remaining this season. However, the fate of the trophy is far from sealed. Manchester City have a game in hand and are ready to challenge Mikel Arteta's side.Havertz has shown remarka...
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LALIGA

Barcelona to have serious consequences of the loss to Girona

 New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez (L) and Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona walk across the pitch during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.The defeat to Girona has caused more than just a few headaches for FC Barcelona. La Blaugrana know that their league aspirations for this season hang on by a thread, but the consequences will go beyond this campaign. For now, Barcelona are already looking at the ways they must make things right.Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, was particularly furious after the loss to Girona. His exclamations have already been reported by several outlets, but the repercussions do not just stop at simple cries of frustration. Instead, there will be legitimately gruesome consequences of this game.Hailed a...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Haaland expresses frustration at being substituted against Wolves

  Erling Haaland of Manchester City holds the match ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was angry at being substituted in his side's 5-1 win at home to Wolves.Haaland had scored four goals for City during their comprehensive victory but he was replaced by Julian Alvarez in the 82nd minute.However, the 23-year-old, who is currently leading the race for the Premier League golden boot, was adamant that he should have stayed on the pitch and looked frustrated as he took his place on the bench.Haaland has scored 25 goals in the Premier League this season, which puts him top of the scoring charts.Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Newcastle's...
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SERIE A

Three Napoli doubts for Udinese as Kvaratskhelia struggles

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of SSC Napoli during the serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 28, 2024 in Naples, Italy.Napoli have three major doubts ahead of their visit to Udinese in Serie A on Monday evening, including the league’s 2022-23 MVP Khvicha Kvaratshelia, whose chances of featuring are increasingly slim.The Georgian has been struggling with a thigh issue over the course of this week, and trained individually in the gym on Friday. Reports from TMW on Sunday morning claim that his chances of playing on Monday are “close to zero”.Concerningly for the Partenopei, Matteo Politano is also a doubt for the Udinese game. He carried out a personalised programme during the most recent training session.Want to know more about livetscore check o...
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Isaan Khan: Bournemouth did their homework on Ben White’s dark arts

Benjamin White of Arsenal in action with Justin Kluivert of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on May 04, 2024 in London, England. It is those pesky dark arts Ben White deploys which have turned the attention away from his playing ability of late.As seen against Tottenham last weekend, White in the opposition penalty area on corner-kicks is a menace. That day he had a part to play in two of Arsenal's goals, appearing to try undo goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario's gloves before the ball reached the box for the first goal.And then for the third goal, scored by Kai Havertz, he backed into Vicario on the goal-line to leave him planted there.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleBecause of this, Bournemou...
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LALIGA

Ancelotti hails Real Madrid ‘commitment’ after sealing record-extending 36th La Liga title

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, congratulates Federico Valverde of Real Madrid at the final whistle during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 04, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti credited Real Madrid's La Liga title triumph to the "commitment and attitude" of his players after the Spanish giants sealed a record-extending 36th championship on Saturday night.After beating Cadiz 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu, with second-half goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu, Real needed Barcelona to drop points to Girona in the later game to clinch the title with four games remaining.Girona duly delivered, twice fighting back to secure their second 4-2 victory over Barca this season, and in the process qualify ...
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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti ‘the best coach in history’ says former goalkeeper

 Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, gestures during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on March 02, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has said that Carlo Ancelotti is the best manager in the history of the sport, adding that the kind of freedom he gives to his team is formidable.“I think Ancelotti is the best coach in history who manages great teams and players,” said the former keeper as quoted by AS. “His way of communicating with the players and giving them freedom on the field is surprising and unusual, but it works,” he added. Dudek, who played 12 games for the team across four seasons, added that while winning the league title is normal, being the contender for the Champio...
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Rangers boss gives positive update on Leon Balogun’s contract extension

 Rangers manager Philippe Clement reacts after the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at Ibrox Stadium on April 07, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers boss, Philippe Clement, has given a hint of a possible contract extension for Super Eagles central defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun, Football Flame reports.The veteran centre-back, now 35 years old, joined the Scottish record Champions for a second spell from Queens Park Rangers, but the move hasn’t gone the way he planned.The former Mainz 05 defender didn’t feature in the team for three months before he was recalled into the first-eleven in April, putting in a great performance in their 2-0 win over Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleHe’s start...
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Chelsea monitoring the situation of soon-to-be free agent Nigerian defender

 Tosin Adarabioyo of Fulham passes the ball during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 16, 2024 in London, England. Premier League giants Chelsea have emerged as the latest suitor for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to Italian journalist and transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano via 90min.The 26-year-old Nigeria-eligible star is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer and is expected to be highly sought after by top clubs across Europe.The Man City academy graduate has been on the radar of several clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, AS Monaco, and Milan, but Chelsea's interest has added a new dimension to the transfer saga.The Blues are in dire need of defensive reinforcements, particular...
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