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10Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

football live scores: Inter Milan move top of Serie A

Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A after a comfortable victory over Lazio thanks to goals from Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny. The Nerazzurri took an early lead when Alessandro Bastoni picked the pocket of Gustav Isaksen and teed up Martinez, who fired into the top-right corner. Bonny added a second just after the hour, when he tapped in from close range after he got on the end of a low cross from Federico Dimarco. Inter had the ball in the net again a few minutes later when Piotr Zielinski swept home, only for the video assistant referee to deem that Dimarco had handled in the build-up. The closest Lazio came to scoring was an Oliver Provstgaard header that hit the woodwork. Inter's victory at San Siro put on them on 24 points after 11 matches - level with Roma b...

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10Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

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Lewandowski hat-trick lifts Barcelona over Celta Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick to help Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 on Sunday in La Liga and cut Real Madrid's lead down to three points. The veteran Polish striker's treble helped Hansi Flick's side capitalise on Madrid's 0-0 draw earlier on at Rayo Vallecano. Teenager Lamine Yamal also scored for Barca in another gripping game produced by the champions' attacking approach, and Marcus Rashford produced two more assists. Frenkie de Jong was sent off late on for Barca for two yellow cards but by then the champions had secured their victory. Flick insisted Barcelona would not change their style despite some recent struggles, including a 3-3 draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, and it led to a wild first half. The ch...

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9Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

game la liga: Madrid held to draw at Vallecano

Real Madrid's lead at the top of La Liga is down to five points after Xabi Alonso's side were held by local rivals Rayo Vallecano. The 36-time league winners were seeking to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table after Villarreal moved into second with a 2-0 win away at Espanyol on Saturday. But Vallecano, who had won three of their last five going into the match, proved stubborn opposition. Defender Raul Asencio came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half, but the Spaniard could not direct his header goalwards having been left unmarked in the box. Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold came on for the final stages, but Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham squandering the side's best sights at g...

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9Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

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Thiago nets twice as Brentford beat Newcastle Igor Thiago scored a late double as Brentford came from behind to defeat Newcastle United and extend the visitors' miserable Premier League record on the road. Harvey Barnes had put Newcastle ahead in the first half at the Gtech Community Stadium after lashing the ball through the legs of goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from inside the box. But Brentford came roaring back after the break and the hosts drew level through Kevin Schade's header after Sven Botman could only flick Michael Kayode's long throw across the box to the forward, who nodded home. It was Brentford, rather than Newcastle, who pushed for a winner and the hosts were awarded a spot-kick by referee Stuart Attwell when Dan Burn took down Dango Ouattara inside the box. ...

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9Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

football match: AC Milan go joint-top of Serie A

AC Milan missed the chance to go two points clear at the top of Serie A after throwing away a two-goal lead against strugglers Parma, while Juventus were frustrated in a goalless draw with Torino. A 2-2 draw with Parma leaves Milan level with Napoli on 22 points having played one game more. Alexis Saelemaekers put Milan ahead in the 12th minute with a well-placed strike from the edge of the penalty area before the Belgian midfielder won a penalty that Rafael Leao coolly converted. Milan looked in complete control until Parma's Adrian Bernabe found the top corner with a curling strike to half the deficit in first-half stoppage time. Parma started the second half strongly and seconds after Mateo Pellegrino hit the crossbar, Enrico Delprato beat Mike Maignan to a cross to head the...

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9Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Ligue 1

news and sport: Marseille go top as Lens beat Monaco

English duo Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood scored as Marseille took over top spot in Ligue 1 from Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday with a 3-0 home win over Brest. Gomes fired Marseille ahead in the 25th minute with a free-kick that squirmed through the hands of Brest goalkeeper Radoslaw Majecki. Greenwood struck his eighth league goal of the season, from the penalty spot after Igor Paixao was fouled by defender Kenny Lala. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bagged a late third as Marseille shook off their controversial midweek Champions League defeat by Atalanta to go a point clear of PSG in the French top flight. "It's typical of Marseille. We played badly against Atalanta on Wednesday with almost the same team as today," said Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi."But today I think we played a ...

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8Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

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Everton beat Fulham to end three-match winless run Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane got the goals as Everton ended a three-game winless run in the Premier League with victory against Fulham at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The first half looked set to end in frustration for David Moyes' team after Thierno Barry and James Tarkowski had efforts ruled out for offside, but Gueye slammed home a loose ball in stoppage time to give the Toffees a deserved lead. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall found the bottom corner early in the second half but became the third Everton player to be thwarted by the linesman's flag, after Barry strayed offside from Iliman Ndiaye's knock-down. Fulham created little in the first half but improved later in the game, Rodrigo Muniz forcing Jordan Pickford into a smart save an...

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8Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

football live today: Kane rescues point for Bayern

Harry Kane Shoots On Goal During The 1 Bundesliga Match Between 1 Fc Union Berlin And Fc Bayern Munich's record run of wins since the start of the season is over despite a late Harry Kane equaliser against Union Berlin. Their 16 victories in 16 games in all competitions before Saturday's Bundesliga clash was the best ever start to a season by any men's team from the top five European leagues. But they missed the chance to equal a club record of victories at the start of a Bundesliga season thanks to this late draw. Bayern fell behind when Danilho Doekhi's effort following a corner slipped under keeper Manuel Neuer. This was the first time they had trailed in a match or conceded a goal in the first half this season.However, Union's lead was soon wiped out by Diaz's third goal...

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8Nov By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

latest football live scores : Spurs 2-2 Man Utd

Matthijs de Ligt scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time to earn Manchester United a point in a Premier League thriller at Tottenham. In an astonishing climax to a game the visitors seemed to have control of, Brazilian striker Richarlison appeared to have won the game for Tottenham when he flicked Wilson Odobert's long-range shot past Senne Lammens. But in the last of six minutes of injury time, with keeper Lammens up for a Manchester United corner, De Ligt found the net from an acute angle to give his side a point. There were disbelieving looks from both sides at the end.Richarlison was almost in tears, having jubilantly celebrated his goal, only to realise it had not proved to be the winner. Meanwhile, United head coach Ruben Amorim was equally stunned, having watched his...

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8Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

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Amorim: Sesko has 'struggled' since Man Utd move Ruben Amorim has admitted Benjamin Sesko has "struggled" since his summer move to Manchester United, following criticism directed at the striker from former defender Gary Neville. Sesko has scored two goals in 11 games following his £73.7 million ($97m) move from RB Leipzig.After a frustrating game in the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, during which the 22-year-old managed just 21 touches in 90 minutes, Neville said he "wants to see more" from the Slovenian, who he also described as "awkward." Asked about the comments, Amorim accepted Sesko has found it tough at United. But, ahead of the trip to Tottenham on Saturday, he says he's confident the youngster will be a success in the Premier League."Of course, nobody likes to hear, but ...

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8Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

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Erling Haaland: I’ve never felt better than I do this season Erling Haaland feels he is in the best shape he has ever been after making a stunning start to the season. The prolific Manchester City and Norway striker has plundered 27 goals in just 17 appearances for club and country this season. Even by the 25-year-old’s own high standards – he has netted 142 times in 160 games overall for City since signing in 2022 – the numbers he is posting this term are extraordinary. Haaland said: “It’s been a good start and I feel really good. I feel this is the best version of myself. I’ve never felt better than now. “To keep sharp, I need to keep my mind in the right place, I need to recover well, I need to get a lot of treatment, I need to eat the right things. “It’s staying in th...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

la liga today: AC Milan eye January move for Barca star

Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski has made his way onto the transfer radar of Italian giants AC Milan ahead of the January transfer window. This comes amid an ongoing search on the part of the Rossoneri for a proven goalscorer. According to SportItalia (as cited by Diario Sport), the board at San Siro have already gone as far as to make contact with Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi. As much came with a view to gathering information on the feasibility of a mid-season transfer. Lewandowski, however, has made clear that his priority remains Barcelona, with the Pole happy to see out his contract terms before finding a new home next summer. Milan are expected to remain informed when it comes to Lewandowski’s plans for next season, too, having not ruled out the possibility of brin...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

today football: Vanoli appointed as Fiorentina coach

Paolo Vanoli has been officially announced as the new head coach of Fiorentina on a short-term contract until the end of the 2025-26 season with an option to extend. Fiorentina parted company with Stefano Pioli earlier this week after a run of 10 matches without a win in Serie A at the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign. He has been replaced by Vanoli, who has been out of work since leaving Torino at the end of the 2024-25 season. Football Flame understands that Vanoli has signed a contract with Fiorentina until the end of the 2025-26 campaign with an option to extend for a further 12 months. His first match will be an early relegation zone six-pointer against Genoa, who currently sit two points and two positions above the 20th-placed Viola. Genoa have also dismissed the...

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7Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

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Real Madrid star’s contract renewal talks put ‘on hold’ La Liga giants Real Madrid have brought a halt to negotiations with defensive star Antonio Rüdiger, regarding the renewal of his contract. This comes with the German currently sidelined long-term through injury. Stopper Rüdiger is as things stand due to bring a close to his time on Real Madrid’s books in the summer of 2026. As much comes ahead of the expiration of his contract terms. The former Chelsea man has for his part long made clear to those behind the scenes in Spain’s capital his eagerness to sign fresh terms and stay put. This stance culminated in talks over a renewal being kickstarted with Rüdiger’s entourage several months ago. As alluded to above, however, these discussions have since been put on hold....

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7Nov By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

match live soccer: Villa win, Forest held in Europa League

Aston Villa’s controversial Europa League tie ended in a 2-0 home win against Maccabi Tel-Aviv thanks to goals from Ian Maatsen and Donyell Malen, while Nottingham Forest were held to a 0-0 draw at Sturm Graz, where Morgan Gibbs-White saw a first-half penalty saved. Maatsen gave Villa the lead in first-half stoppage time, steering the ball in from a tight angle. Malen then sealed the result from the penalty spot a minute before the hour mark after Elad Madmon had fouled Ezri Konsa. Many pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters gathered outside Villa Park before the match. Local police made six arrests.In Austria, Sturm’s Maurice Malone briefly lifted the home crowd just before the half-hour mark when he found the net, but the effort was ruled out for offside. Forest had ...

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6Nov By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

NEWS

news on sport: Kante back in France squad

World Cup winner N'Golo Kante has been recalled by France for their World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Kanté made his 64th and last appearance for France in November last year in a goalless draw with Israel. The ever-energetic midfielder is on the books of Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad."He is at his best level," France coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday after unveiling his 24-player list. "When I call him, it's not to make him feel he is part of the group, it's to give him an important role." Group D leaders France can secure qualification for next year's World Cup with a win against second-placed Ukraine on Nov. 13 at Parc des Princes. Deschamps' side will then fly to Baku for the game against Azerbaijan three days later.Up front Deschamps is mis...

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6Nov By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

football is live: Liverpool injury boost ahead of Man City clash

Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has called up Liverpool’s Alexander Isak and revealed that he expects the striker to feature against Manchester City this weekend. This comes as an unexpected boost for Liverpool, who have been without their club-record signing since he damaged his adductor four games ago, with a daunting trip to the Etihad on Sunday. Arne Slot has been reluctant to divulge too much information about Isak’s health, but more light has now been shed on the situation by Potter. The freshly appointed Sweden boss described Isak as “available” ahead of November’s World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia. However, he also admitted that his star striker was not yet back to full fitness. “We’ll see this weekend. Hopefully he can play against ...

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6Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

football match live scores: Barcelona 3-3 Club Brugge

Spanish giants Barcelona needed to come from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal back to his best for Hansi Flick’s side to help them earn a point in a gripping clash in Belgium. Barca’s defence was shredded on multiple occasions on Wednesday by the hosts as Brugge winger Carlos Forbs struck twice and set one up for Nicolo Tresoldi. Ferran Torres, Yamal and a Christos Tzolis own goal saved Barcelona from what would have been a humiliating defeat, even though they have several players out injured.Barcelona have been in shaky form in recent weeks, including a Clasico defeat by rivals Real Madrid in La Liga. The hosts took an early lead at the Jan Breydel Stadium through Tresoldi, who was set up by the electri...

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5Nov By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

latest football news: McGinn signs new Villa deal

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has signed a new deal to extend his stay with the club until 2028. The 31-year-old joined the club from Hibernian in August 2018 and is one short of 300 games for Villa across all competitions.In that time he has scored 33 goals and provided 41 assists. A key figure for the West Midlands side, he was named club captain by then manager Steven Gerrard in 2022, replacing defender Tyrone Mings in the role. McGinn has played in all 14 matches so far this season, scoring three times and providing one assist. The Scotland international is the latest to sign a new contract with the club following defender Matty Cash last week.

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4Nov By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

Champions League

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Arsenal win in Prague to match 122-year club record Mikel Merino scored twice as Arsenal comfortably beat Slavia Prague in the league phase of the Champions League to extend their winning run to 10 matches in all competitions. It was also an eighth successive clean sheet - matching a club record set back in 1903 over two different seasons. Spaniard Merino was starting up front in place of the injured Viktor Gyokeres and, just as he did last season when he deputised for Kai Havertz, the midfielder showed his versatility to provide a focal point and make a crucial contribution for his team. Arsenal's opening goal came in the 32nd minute when they were awarded a penalty after the video assistant referee (VAR) penalised Lukas Provod for handball after Gabriel flicked on a corner. ...

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