August 2024 – Page 13 – Football Flame

3Aug

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NEWS

France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match

07 Michael OLISE (fra) during Paris 2024 Olympic Games match between France U23 and Argentina U23 - Quarter-Final at Stade Matmut Atlantique on August 2, 2024 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Anthony Bibard/FEP/Icon Sport via Getty Images) Crystal Palace striker Mateta struck five minutes into the quarter-final, meeting Michael Olise's corner with a superb near-post header.That proved enough for the hosts, coached by Thierry Henry, to reach the last four, where they face Egypt.Friday's clash was the first meeting of the nations since Argentina players were recorded singing racist chants about their French counterparts as they celebrated winning the Copa America in mid-July. FIFA announced it would investigate the chants, which targeted France's star striker Kylian Mbappe among others ...

2Aug

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TRANSFERS

Gio Queiroz leaves Arsenal for Atletico Madrid

Conor Gallagher of Chelsea takes his shirt off following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2024 in London, England. Aston Villa are enjoying a lavish and fruitful summer transfer window as they aim to build a side capable of challenging the top teams in Europe in the upcoming 2024-25 football campaign. Unai Emery’s side has spent the most of any team in the English top flight this summer.The Villans surprised several sides by securing the coveted fourth spot in the 2023-24 Premier League standings, earning themselves a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Given the quality of the opposition, it is no surprise that the Midlands club is making the most of the transfer window.Their summer spending is showing no sig...

1Aug

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SERIE A

Milan could use Calabria to get Abraham from Roma

Davide Calabria of AC Milan in action during the AC Milan training session at Milanello on July 10, 2024 in Cairate, Italy. Milan could use captain Davide Calabria in a part-exchange deal with Roma to bring in Tammy Abraham, as Emerson Royal from Tottenham can be their new right-back.The Rossoneri are still working on reinforcements for the summer after bringing in Alvaro Morata and defender Strahinja Pavlovic.Multiple sources have stated that their first choice for the attack is Abraham, requested by new coach Paulo Fonseca and pushed down the pecking order at Roma by Artem Dovbyk.Calabria key for AbrahamAccording to Sport Mediaset and Tuttomercatoweb, a key to the deal could be including Calabria in exchange, as Daniele De Rossi would prefer him to Luka Jovic.Although the Ital...

1Aug

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SERIE A

Inter lose new signing Taremi to muscular injury

Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale reacts during the Pre-season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and las Palmas at Dino Manuzzi Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Cesena, Italy. Inter are expected to be without new signing Mehdi Taremi for at least a couple of weeks after he sustained a muscular injury during training.The centre-forward arrived on a free transfer from FC Porto this summer and impressed in pre-season friendlies, scoring five goals in three games.However, he skipped training on Wednesday as a precaution and today the club announced that tests showed a muscular issue in the femoral bicep of the left thigh.The situation will be re-evaluated next week, but initial reports suggest Taremi will be out of action for at least two weeks.Taremi out and Lautaro Martinez away...

1Aug

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Marcus Rashford injury update as Man Utd star hobbles off against Real Betis

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates following the team's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England. Marcus Rashford left the Snapdragon Stadium unaided despite picking up an injury during Manchester United's 3-2 friendly victory over Real Betis.The United forward netted a penalty on 18 minutes but was taken off at the beginning of the second half. Rashford limped off after receiving medical attention and although it seemed to be less severe as he left the stadium post-match, his fitness will be a concern for United fans, especially considering recent injuries to Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund ahead of their Premier League campaign.Yoro, who joined this summer for $67m (...

1Aug

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LALIGA

Atletico Madrid reach agreement with Chelsea for Conor Gallagher

Conor Gallagher of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Replay match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on February 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England.Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, although they still need to get the green light from the player himself.After a late contract offer from Chelsea was rejected by Gallagher, as reported by The Athletic, it looks as if he is destined to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, as the Blues are keen not to lose out on him for free next summer.Now Diario AS report that a deal has been agreed with Chelsea for a €45m move, which is close to what they were originally demanding for him. It will now come down to Gallagher to decide whether ...