May 2024 – Page 9 – Football Flame

Month: May 2024

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SERIE A

Allegri: It will be a fascinating match in Rome

 Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coach of Juventus, gestures a thumbs-up prior to kick-off ahead of the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and Juventus - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 04, 2024 in Milan, Italy. On the eve of Roma vs Juventus, scheduled for Sunday 5 May 2024 at 20:45 CEST at the Stadio Olimpico, Coach Massimiliano Allegri previewed the match in his pre-match press conference.THE OPPOSITION"We will face a strong Roma side that is doing very well despite Thursday's defeat in the Europa League, it is a team with technical qualities that is experiencing a moment of great enthusiasm. It will be a beautiful and fascinating match to play and at the same time a complicated one. "I thank Coach Daniele De Rossi for his kind words about me. By the...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal have secret tactic that could drive them to Premier League title

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 07, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.It seems it’s not just the Arsenal players responsible for their current push towards the Premier League title. For all the praise heaped on key performers like Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in the 2023/24 campaign, not to mention the growing reputation of manager Mikel Arteta, the influence of wives and girlfriends behind the scenes has now been hailed as a key factor in the Gunners fighting it out with Manchester City for a first top-flight crown in 20 years.Indeed, the support the players are receiving from their loved ones was apparent at the Emirates this month when Arsenal hammered Chelsea 5...
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NEWS

Leeds United must beat Southampton to send a Wembley message

 Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United gives a thumbs the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Stoke City at Elland Road on March 05, 2024 in Leeds, England.If Saturday's Elland Road clash with Southampton feels like Leeds United's biggest game of the season, then the next time Daniel Farke's men face the Saints could yet be even bigger.An incredible campaign comes to a head this weekend when the Whites host Russell Martin's men in a game they simply must win. Failure to do so will mean they are definitely in the play-offs, no matter what Ipswich Town do against Huddersfield Town.We all know the drill. Leeds have to win and Ipswich have to lose. Against second-bottom Huddersfield. At home. The odds are very much against that happening, although while ther...
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NEWS

Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi speaks on secretly conducting DNA test for their son, Liam

 Wunmi, the wife of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has denied reports of conducting two secret DNA tests for their baby, Liam.Speaking to SaharaReporters on Thursday, Wunmi dispelled the rumours, saying, “It is a lie.” It would be recalled that there has been controversy over the paternity of Liam, the only child of the late Mohbad, before his sudden demise.Joseph Aloba, the late singer’s father, has also been at loggerheads with his son’s wife, Wunmi, over the demand for a DNA test to determine whether Liam is indeed his grandson.Joseph’s stance has generated reactions on social media, with many Nigerians supporting him and others against him.Why I Hate Mohbad More In DeathMeanwhile, Law Lee, an associate of the popular singer Naira Mar...
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NEWS

Toyin Tomato opens up on her experience with starting over in UK as a caregiver

 Actress Sola Sobowale arrives at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of "The Wedding Party" at The Elgin on September 8, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.Fiery Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale, aka ‘Toyin Tomato’, has opened up about her experience with starting all over again in the United Kingdom as a caregiver.The seasoned actress, who recently told her story on Teju Babyface’s King of Talks podcast, also disclosed the reason behind her 2004–2016 departure from Nigeria.When the host of the show questioned her about why she described herself as “elevated omo odo,” which is roughly translated as “a glorified servant,” the gifted actress narrated the story as someone who had faced many challenges in life before being fortunate enough to have overcome them all.“When I started ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Marco Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund at end of season after 12 years

 Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven at Signal Iduna Park on March 13, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.Marco Reus will leave Borussia Dortmund this summer after both sides announced Friday that they've agreed to part ways, ending the midfielder's 12-year run with the German team.The 34-year-old Reus' contract expires at the end of the season, but unlike one year ago when they extended the deal, they'll now move on."The club and I have come to the decision not to extend my contract," the former team captain said in a video message to Dortmund fans."It made me incredibly proud and I am incredibly grateful to have been able to play for this clu...
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BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich interested in appointing Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United, looks on after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.Bayern Munich are reportedly discussing the prospect of making an approach for Erik ten Hag.The Bundesliga outfit are looking for someone to replace Thomas Tuchel, who will depart at the end of the season.Earlier this week it had appeared that Ralf Rangnick would be the chosen replacement before he made a U-turn on his decision and stay on as Austria’s national team head coach.Now, according to German outlet Bild, Ten Hag is the next name to be discussed among the Bayern hierarchy.It’s been a disappointing campaign for the Dutchman as Manchester United look almost certain to miss out...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Can you name every club to ever appear in the Premier League?

 Detailed view of the Rainbow laces logo ahead of the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC at City Ground on October 22, 2022 in Nottingham, England. Fifty-one different clubs have appeared in the Premier League since 1992 – but how many of them can you name?Despite the vast amount of money sloshing about England’s top flight, increasing the gap between the best and the rest, an impressively wide variety of clubs have played Premier League football over the past three decades.There are six ever-presents, of which four have lifted the Premier League trophy, while three clubs have spent just a solitary season in the spotlight.Euro 2024 is now less than 50 days away. Book your hotel with Marriott BonvoyThe list of clubs that have graced the division also c...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ten Hag says Man Utd tried to sign Kane

Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of FC Bayern München looks on next to his player Harry Kane during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match at Bayern's Trainingsground Säbener Strasse on March 04, 2024 in Munich, Germany. England captain Kane joined Bayern Munich after leaving boyhood club Tottenham and has scored 43 goals in all competitions for the Bundesliga giants.Instead of Kane, United recruited Denmark international Hojlund for £72 million ($90 million) from Atalanta -- the 21-year-old has so far scored 14 goals."We have to win every game," Ten Hag told former United captain Gary Neville on Sky Sports."There's an expectation around every game from us so you can only fulfil that expectation when you have those outstanding players."But the Un...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City handed imminent title boost as Arsenal learn fate after Tottenham defeat

 Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at the City Ground, Nottingham on Sunday 28th April 2024. Manchester City will head to Tottenham this month, knowing Spurs have taken a giant step back in their bid for Champions League qualification after the damaging 2-0 defeat to Chelsea this week.Spurs' hope of a fourth-place finish were dealt a blow after their defeat in the London derby at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino's side returned to winning ways with Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson scoring the goals for the hosts.Pep Guardiola's team will head to north London on Tuesday (May 14) and it is yet another must win game in their challenge for the Premier League title. It has been a nightmare fix...
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NEWS

Roma player ratings vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bleak giallorossi close to elimination

 Stephan El Shaarawy of AS Roma and Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen in action during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Semi-Final first leg match between AS Roma and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stadio Olimpico on May 02, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Undefeated Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen proved a tall order for Roma and are on the brink of avenging last season’s Europa League semi-final heartache. Xabi Alonso’s side scored on either side of halftime to claim a comfortable 2-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday.Goals from Florian Wurtz and Robert Andrich put Roma in a near-impossible situation ahead of the second-leg clash in Germany. Daniele De Rossi’s men were on the back foot for most of the game and looked seemingly incapable of creating any danger in front of Leverkusen’s ...
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BUNDESLIGA

Ralf Rangnick to remain Austria boss, turns down Bayern Munich job

 Ralf Rangnick, Head Coach of Austria, celebrates after the team's victory the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Sweden and Austria at Friends Arena on September 12, 2023 in Solna, Sweden.Ralf Rangnick, a former Manchester United manager, will keep coaching the Austrian national football team as he said no to Bayern Munich."I am the Austrian team boss with all my heart," Rangnick said on Thursday to ensure his stay for the UEFA EURO 2024 campaign in June and July."I really enjoy this task and am determined to successfully continue on our chosen path," he added.The 65-year-old said they are focused on the EURO 2024 to fulfill Austria's goals in this summer's tournament in Germany."I would like to expressly emphasize that this is not a rejection of FC Bayern, but rather a ...
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SERIE A

Ibrahimovic: ‘Difficult to stop playing because of ego, couldn’t refuse Milan offer’

Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks on in the Paddock prior to qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 08, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened up about his reasons for retiring, how he manages his ego and his new life as an advisor at Milan.The former Sweden striker hung up his boots at the end of last season, drawing a close to an impressive 24-year playing career that saw him lift a number of major honours including five Scudetti, four Ligue 1 titles, a Europa League and a Club World Cup.Ibrahimovic didn’t stay away from football for long, returning a few months after his retirement to work as an advisor for Milan owners RedBird, helping the direction of the project in the Lombardy capital. In recent months, he’s been workin...
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NEWS

“I’m in a league of my own” – Flavour boasts amid Wizkid and Davido’s saga

 Nigerian singer Flavour and dancers perform during the African Footballer of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Conference Centre in Accra, on January 4, 2018.Amid the current competition between superstar singers Wizkid and Davido, highlife great Chinedu Okoli, also known as Flavour, has underlined his dominance in the music industry.Flavour made the remark on his official X account, confirming his standing in the business.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleHe stressed his unrivaled musical abilities, claiming that his talent distinguishes him from his contemporaries. Flavour stated that he is in a league of his own and is not in competition with anyone.The ‘Big Baller’ hitmaker boasted about his consistent ability to create hit songs and deliver expl...
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Uncategorized

BBNaija’s Chomzy welcomes baby boy with husband

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child.Henry, who is fondly called Rich Figo, announced the good news on his Instagram page, also disclosed the gender of the child.He described the birth of their baby boy as the best way to start the new month.On his Instagram story, he wrote: “Thank you, Jesus. Issa [it’s a] baby boy. What a best way to start the month. God bless you, my queen. I love you forever, @thechomzy.”Rich Figo added that he has every reason to thank God as He has taken away their sorrows and sadness and has turned into joy.Want to know more about livetscore check out our article“This is the best news and the best way to start this month, it has been an amazing journey with my queen. God has don...
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NEWS

Why I Said Wizkid Disrespected Don Jazzy – Macaroni

 Wizkid attends the UK Premiere of "Bob Marley: One Love" at BFI Imax on January 30, 2024 in London, England.Nigerian skitmaker cum Nollywood actor, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has disclosed his reason for saying award-winning Afrobeat singer, Wizkid, disrespected the Mavin Records boss, Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, with his controversial ‘influencer’ remark.Naija News reports that Macaroni, during a live show on Wazobia TV in Lagos on Wednesday, said Don Jazzy is an influencer and perhaps the biggest entertainment influencer in Africa, stressing that the context in which Wizkid presented him was disrespectful.According to the thespian, Don Jazzy is not just an ordinary influencer, referencing how the music executive reshaped the music industry wit...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ange’s Spurs, Villa forced to fight for one ECL spot

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on November 11, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England.The Premier League has missed out on a fifth Champions League spot for next season to the Bundesliga.One club from each of the two countries who collectively perform best in European club competition this season are granted additional places in the new-look 36-team league phase being introduced for the 2024-25 season.Borussia Dortmund's semi-final first-leg victory over Paris St Germain on Wednesday night sealed the second spot for Germany.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleItaly wrapped up the first spot last month, and it now means no matter h...
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NEWS

Harry and Meghan visiting Nigeria despite State Department’s advisory on travel there

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Invictus Games One Year To Go Event on February 14, 2024 in Whistler, Canada.Prince Harry reportedly wants to promote the Invictus Games in Nigeria, while Meghan Markle may enjoy the opportunity to connect with her self-declared 43% Nigerian ancestry.But some security experts are scratching their heads at news that the couple plan to visit Nigeria this month. To the U.S. State Department, the African nation carries a “Level 3” advisory — the second highest risk level — because of concerns about crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and armed gangs.The State Department strongly advises Americans to “reconsider travel” to Nigeria, where the country’s military also has been fighting a deadly war against Islamic extremi...
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TRANSFERS

Fermín López was close to signing for a Polish club

 Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. It’s hard to imagine now, but Fermín López almost did not have his breakthrough season this year with FC Barcelona.Polish team Raków Częstochowa and the Catalan giants had come to terms over a proposed transfer of the midfielder, according to reports.The fee was going to be around 600,000 euro, but the deal eventually fell through as changes went through the Polish team.At the time, Fermín had yet to debut with Barcelona and was plying his trade with Linares Deportivo in the lower divisions of Spanish football.Want to know more about football flame check out our articleIt’...
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Champions League

Fuellkrug earns Dortmund 1-0 first-leg win over PSG

 Niclas Fullkrug #14 of Borussia Dortmund plays the ball over Gianluigi Donnarumma #99 of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on May 01, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Borussia Dortmund's Niclas Fuellkrug fired in a first-half goal to seal a 1-0 victory over visitors Paris St Germain in their Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday.Nico Schlotterbeck floated a pass into Fuellkrug's path and the Germany forward controlled the ball with a perfect first touch before drilling a low shot past keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 36th minute.PSG, fresh from being crowned Ligue 1 champions and desperate to win their first ever Champions League trophy, found it hard goi...
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