July 2024 – Page 6 – Football Flame

Month: July 2024

PREMIER LEAGUE

Matthijs De Ligt gives green light for Man Utd move

 Matthijs de Ligt of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring their side's fourth goal during the pre-season friendly match between DC United and Bayern Munich at Audi Field on July 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. Man Utd have made a major breakthrough with highly-regarded Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt ahead of a potential move, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.Addressing his followers on X, Romano stated:“Matthijs de Ligt has given green light to Manchester United move after direct contacts with his camp.“Personal terms are not an issue as his agent Pimenta is only negotiating with Man United, priority for the player.“Up to Man Utd and Bayern, in talks over deal structure.”It was earlier revealed that de Ligt would be open to joining Man Utd, even despite the fact that they will...
BUNDESLIGA

Bayern Munich receive injury boost ahead of new Bundesliga season

 Raphael Guerreiro of Bayern Muenchen celebrates as he scores the goal 1:0 during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Union Berlin at Allianz Arena on January 24, 2024 in Munich, Germany.After sustaining an ankle injury, and subsequently missing Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign, Bayern Munich’s Raphaël Guerreiro (30) returned to training on Monday ahead of the 2024/25 season.As reported by Kicker, Guerreiro should be fit enough to return to action for Bayern in their opening match in mid-July. The left-back, who has also operated in midfield for Bayern, suffered a ligament and capsular injury in his ankle on matchday 32 against Stuttgart while blocking a shot on goal, sidelining the player for Bayern’s second-leg Champions League clash Just like Guerreiro, Serge...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa confirm three signings in one day including Ross Barkley return

Barkley, who spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at Villa, became the third signing on Monday at the club, following after the arrivals of Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus.Aston Villa have topped off a busy day of transfer signings with Ross Barkley arriving from Luton Town.Barkley, who spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at Villa, became the third signing on Monday at the club, following after the arrivals of Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus.The duo were part of the deal that saw Douglas Luiz sign for the Italian giants in a deal worth close to £44million (€50m).And Villa have since announced the signing of Barkley, who had been heavily linked with a return to the Birmingham-based club after Luton were relegated last season.Villa fans are well-acq...
PREMIER LEAGUE

Kevin De Bruyne drops big retirement hint amid Man City contract uncertainty

 Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on April 06, 2024 in London, England.Kevin De Bruyne set nerves racing at Manchester City when he admitted he would be more-than tempted by the lucrative wages on offer that come with a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.Clarifying those comments this week, he says he 'has more than enough money' as he continues his typically-blunt talk on the subject. But while he confirmed there have been no transfer talks with anyone and that he fully expects to return to City this summer, he repeated that he would consider any transfer 'if a silly amount' is offered.De Bruyne, who has just turned 33, is now in the final year of hi...
NEWS

Southgate talks up ‘outstanding’ Switzerland

 Gareth SouthgateGareth Southgate knows stumbling England have to raise their game if they are to stand a chance of beating "outstanding" Switzerland in Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final.A trip to Dusseldorf awaits after Jude Bellingham came to the rescue with a 95th-minute overhead equaliser against wily Slovakia on Sunday before Harry Kane sealed a 2-1 extra-time win.England were seconds away from their tournament coming to an end in humiliating fashion, only to squeak through to a fourth successive major quarter-final under Southgate.After an alarming performance in Gelsenkirchen, far better will be needed from the Euro 2020 runners-up against the Swiss on Saturday."You build on the spirit that they’ve shown, the belief that they’ll have gained from that," Southgate said."Equally,...
NEWS

Mexico are dumped out of Copa America as Venezuela go through

 Jaime Lozano, Head Coach of Mexico talks to Guillermo Martinez of Mexico during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Mexico and Ecuador at State Farm Stadium on June 30, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. Mexico were unceremoniously dumped out of Copa America on Sunday night, after struggling to score in front of 63,000 fans in Glendale, Arizona.Their opponents Ecuador, meanwhile, secured a place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina.Elsewhere in Group B, Venezuela thrashed Jamaica 3-0 to seal top spot, and a face-off with Canada in the last eight. Ecuador finished level with Mexico on four points but progress to the last eight thanks to a superior goal difference.Mexico manager Jaime Lozano is likely to face incr...
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