July 2024 – Page 5 – Football Flame

Month: July 2024

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Thiago’s lasting gift to Liverpool as he announces retirement

Thiago Alcantara of Liverpool the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.Thiago Alcantara may have left Liverpool FC and announced his retirement from football, but his legacy in the city will live on.The skilful midfielder spent four seasons with Jurgen Klopp’s side before leaving when his contract expired this summer. It was reported today that Thiago had decided to retire from professional football altogether.However, that does not mean the city which he called home for four years will forget about him, as he has left a permanent legacy to benefit young people. As the ECHO reported in February 2023, Thiago was doing a photoshoot at the Greenhouse Project Early Years Education Centre (GHP) in Toxteth a few ye...
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Bologna consider move for Mats Hummels

Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund celebrates following the team's victory during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid at Signal Iduna Park on April 16, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Serie A side Bologna could witness the exit of key players this summer but it seems as if they are considering a move for German defender Mats Hummels.The ex-Borussia Dortmund man has been linked with Roma in recent weeks too and Sky Italia have reported that the Giallorossi aren’t the only club looking at Hummels. Bologna are also interested and they are considering whether to make a move for him or not.The Rossoblu will play in the Champions League next season and they believe that Hummels can add the vital Champions League experience that th...
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LALIGA

Real Madrid target mulling over offer from Saudi Arabia

 Andriy Lunin of Real Madrid CF celebrates after his team mate Vinicius Junior scores the first 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. Real Madrid may end up parting ways with Andriy Lunin during the summer transfer window, if the Ukrainian decides that he does not want to act as Thibaut Courtois’ backup. His contract ends in 2025, which means that Los Blancos are in the uncomfortable position of having to find an acceptable sale if the Ukrainian does decide that his future is away from the Spanish capital.If Lunin does go, the expectation is that his replacement would be Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was on loan at Real Madrid last season. The 29-year-old would accept playing second...
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SERIE A

Buongiorno: Italy defender set for Napoli medical

Alessandro Buongiorno of Torino FC celebrates after scoring the 0-1 goal during the Serie A TIM match between US Salernitana and Torino FC at Stadio Arechi on September 18, 2023 in Salerno, Italy.Italy defender Alessandro Buongiorno will undergo medical tests with Napoli on Monday or Tuesday after the player’s agent reached a full agreement with the Partenopei, reports Sky Sport Italia.Torino centre-back Buongiorno is on the verge of joining Napoli and will undergo medical tests at the beginning of next week.According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the player’s agent, Beppe Riso has reached a final agreement with Napoli on Saturday night, so his client will have medical checks and sign his contract with Napoli on Monday or Tuesday.Buongiorno: Italy defender set for...
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Report: Chelsea Target Leaves Basel Training Camp for Talks

Aleksandar Pavlovic of Bayern Muenchen and Renato Veiga of FC Basel 1893 battle for the ball during the friendly match between FC Basel and FC Bayern München at St. Jakob-Park on January 6, 2024 in Basel, Switzerland.The football transfer market is often a whirlwind of speculation and anticipation, and the latest buzz surrounds FC Basel’s promising midfielder, Renato Veiga. As confirmed by the Evening Standard, “FC Basel have confirmed midfielder Renato Veiga is in talks with another club.” This news has sent ripples through the football community, with Chelsea reportedly closing in on the 20-year-old Portuguese talent in a deal worth approximately £12 million.Veiga’s Versatility: A Key Asset for ChelseaRenato Veiga’s adaptability on the pitch is one of his standout qualities. He made 26 a...
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Report: Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos make call on Alphonso Davies pursuit

 David Alphonso of FC Bayern München reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on March 30, 2024 in Munich, Germany.Real Madrid will reportedly make another attempt to sign Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies once the 2024 Copa America has concluded.Davies has helped Canada reach the semi-finals of the competition, with the national side set to face Argentina on Tuesday evening for a position in the final.The 23-year-old has played every minute of Canada's Copa America campaign to date, sporting the captain's armband in the process, and he entered the tournament off the back of making 42 appearances for Bayern during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring three goals and registering six assists in the process.Davies has less than 12 ...
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England beat Switzerland on penalties to keep Euros dream alive

Kyle Walker of England, Trent Alexander-Arnold of England, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale celebrate their team's win after the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Dusseldorf Arena on July 6, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany.England’s quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals here on Saturday.After the 120 minutes finished level at 1-1, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the Three Lions’ hero in the shoot-out as he saved Switzerland’s first spot-kick from Manuel Akanji.Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold converted their penalties to send...
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Uruguay, Colombia move to Copa America semi-finals

Manuel Ugarte of Uruguay and Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil battle for the ball during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 quarter-final match between Uruguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium on July 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Colombia and Uruguay have advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa America.Manuel Ugarte scored the winner as Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalties.Ugarte settled the result after a 0-0 scrap featuring a tournament-high 41 fouls and just four shots on goal.Uruguay advance to face Colombia in the semi-finals on Wednesday in Charlotte.Colombia earlier Saturday routed Panama 5-0, extending its unbeaten streak to 27 matches.Defending champion Argentina face Canada in the other semi-final on Tuesday in New Jersey. Uruguay...
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Barcelona consider surprise move to bring defender back from the Premier League

Joao Cancelo of Portugal controls the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 5, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Barcelona are expected to make an effort to re-sign Joao Cancelo this summer, but Manchester City’s stance of prioritising a sale means that their chances of bringing the Portuguese defender back to Catalonia are looking slim. As such, alternative options are likely to be looked at, and a familiar face appears to be on the list of sporting director Deco.As reported by CaughtOffside, Barcelona are said to be considering a move for Emerson Royal, whom they sold to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2021. The Brazilian right-back is set to leave the Londoners before the transfer window closes.AC Milan currently lead ...
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West Ham give Max Kilman extra long contract

Max Kilman of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on May 4, 2024 in Manchester, England.West Ham United have completed the signing of Max Kilman from Wolves and handed him a whopping seven-year contract. The Hammers recently saw an offer from Wolves for Kilman accepted and are paying £40m to take him to the London Stadium.Former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui was keen to reunite with Kilman and West Ham have delivered for their new manager.Kilman is 27 years old, but West Ham have handed him a contract which will run for seven years, until the summer of 2031.It is a big commitment to the centre-back from the Premier League club, who are signalling that they believe Kilman will be at the heart of the...
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Burnley confirm the appointment of Scott Parker as their new manager

Scott Parker, Manager of AFC Bournemouth acknowledges the fans following their draw in the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and AFC Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on December 03, 2021 in London, England. Burnley have confirmed the appointment of former Fulham and Bournemouth boss Scott Parker as their new manager on a three-year contract.The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, had been looking for a replacement for Vincent Kompany ever since he was prized away by Bayern Munich in May.And now, after a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, they finally have the person they are backing to take them forward.Parker, 43, has been out of work since being sacked by Club Brugge in...
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Gareth Southgate in no mood to celebrate 100 games as England manager

Gareth Southgate, Manager of England men's senior team, looks on during a training session at Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land on July 05, 2024 in Blankenhain, Germany. Sir Alf Ramsey reached 100 games as England manager in a World Cup qualifier against Wales, winning 1-0 at Ninian Park in 1972 with Kevin Keegan and Ray Clemence making their debuts. But it came amid a backdrop of rising public criticism with England ultimately failing to reach the finals in 1974 (remember Jan ‘the clown’ Tomaszewski?) and Ramsey being sacked.Walter Winterbottom achieved the 100 landmark in a Home International fixture against Northern Ireland in Belfast, drawing 3-3 in 1958 when Sir Bobby Charlton scored twice. It was England’s first game after disappointing at the World Cup, drawing all three grou...
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France edge out Portugal on penalties, Spain outclass hosts Germany

 Kylian Mbappe of France controls the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 5, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Theo Hernandez scored the winning kick as Kylian Mbappe's France edged a tense Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal 5-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes on Friday in what will likely be remembered as Cristiano Ronaldo's last-ever match at the tournament. France were successful with all their penalties as they advance to a last-four showdown with Spain, while Portugal's Joao Felix was the only player to miss, sending his team's third kick against the post.It was overdue success in a shoot-out for France after they lost the 2022 World Cup final on penalties to Argentina and went out of the ...
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Juventus set date for Di Gregorio medical

Michele Di Gregorio of AC Monza reacts during the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and SS Lazio - Serie A TIM at U-Power Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Monza, Italy.The agreement was reached for a total of €18m some time ago, but Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio will finally have his Juventus medical on Friday.The shot-stopper was a primary target for new coach Thiago Motta and director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli, so they worked early on the deal and clinched it before the season was over.It is expected to be a loan for €4m with obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €14m, taking the grand total cost of the operation to circa €18m.Di Gregorio arriving for JuventusMultiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, La Gazzetta dello Sport and more all report that the date has ...
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Newcastle United star ruled-out for three months after suffering foot injury

Lewis Miley of Newcastle United looks on after his shirt is ripped by Erling Haaland of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, England.Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has picked up an injury which could keep him sidelined for a number of months.Miley played a crucial role for the Magpies last season amid a plethora of injury issues around him. However, a back injury suffered whilst on international duty prematurely curtailed his season.Eddie Howe was keen to ensure the teenager was not rushed back into action too soon at the end of the campaign last year in order to protect him. However, as reported by the Chronicle, Miley has suffered a fresh injury at the club’s...
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FC Schalke 04 extend contract with Böklunder by a further two years

 Schalke's French midfielder Benjamin Stambouli reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Schalke 04 vs Borussia Dortmund in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, on February 20, 2021. A long-term partnership will celebrate its silver jubilee: FC Schalke 04 have extended their contract with Böklunder, a company part of the Zur Mühlen Group (ZMG), until the end of the 2025/26 season. The self-service sausage market leaders have sponsored S04 since 2001 and the brand ‘Böklunder’ is an established part of the catering on offer at the VELTINS-Arena.“Böklunder remaining a premium partner of FC Schalke 04 is the result of positive and production discussions over the past few weeks. The partnership will be 25 years old at the end of this new contract, which is a rar...
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Toni Kroos: “I will do everything so that Joselu’s wish for me to retire is not fulfilled”

Toni Kroos of Germany talks to the media during a press conference at adidas HQ Herzo Base on June 11, 2024 in Herzogeqnaurach, Germany. Former Real Madrid player Toni Kroos spoke at the press conference on Friday ahead of Germany’s quarter-final clash with Spain. He was asked a bunch of things, specifically about Joselu’s quotes about him wishing this turns out to be Kroos’ last football game, to which he said: “I expect it because he wants to win. You can expect a relatively interesting game. It will not be boring, that’s my own feeling. I will do everything so his wish is not fulfilled.”Missing press conferences“I will miss them less than playing football, that’s for sure. I’m not nostalgic at all. I did not bring any treats for you [journalists] either. I do not expect tomorrow to...
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Southampton boss Russell Martin signs new three-year contract

Russell Martin, manager of Southampton, celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship Play Final match between Leeds United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2024 in London, England. Southampton boss Russell Martin has signed a new contract that will keep him at St Mary’s Stadium until the summer of 2027.Martin led the Saints back to the Premier League at the first attempt with a play-off final win over Leeds at Wembley in May.Martin told the club’s official website: “I’d like to thank [the owners] for showing that commitment and for really believing in us and what we’ve done and the support they’ve given us so far and I’m really looking forward to continuing the journey, because it’s been an amazing year.“I feel like we’ve all learned so much as a club, as a group. I feel lik...
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Aaron Ramsdale Arsenal exit explained as Edu faces brutal reality

 Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates after teammate Kai Havertz scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brentford FC at Emirates Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. Aaron Ramsdale has made it clear that he does not want a repeat of the season which saw him lose his place as Arsenal’s number one goalkeeper to David Raya. Speaking while away at the European Championships, the former Sheffield United stopper made his view transparent.“No footballer wants to not play,” he told talkSPORT. “I’ve had a tough year personally not playing and I never want to do that again.“It was tough, it was tough. But I have my release now, I’m now here, I’ve got the greatest honour, the greatest badge on my chest, I’ve said it before and I’ll say ...
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Everton reach agreement to sign 24-year-old Ligue 1 striker

 Iliman Ndiaye of Olympique de Marseille in action during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Semi-Final second leg match between Atalanta BC and Olympique de Marseille at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia on May 09, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. Everton and Ligue 1 giants Marseille have reportedly secured an agreement over a deal worth €20 million for 24-year-old striker Iliman Ndiaye.According to a report by TEAMtalk, Iliman Ndiaye has been the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees have been scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window. And they are on the verge of completing a deal worth €20 million for the 24-year-old Marseille attacker.Iliman Ndiaye and his Marseille travailsIliman Ndiaye blew hot and cold after joining Marseille from Sheffield United ...
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