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Euro 2024 qualifiers: Italy held by North Macedonia on Luciano Spalletti’s debut

Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti reacts during the UEFA Euro 2024 group C qualification football match between North Macedonia and Italy, in Skopje, on September 9, 2023. Italy's chances of defending their European Championship crown suffered a blow on Saturday after a 1-1 away draw at North Macedonia in Euro 2024 qualifying. Enis Bardhi smashed in a free-kick for the hosts with nine minutes remaining in the Group C clash in Skopje on Luciano Spalletti's debut as Azzurri coach. Spalletti took charge of the national team last month following Roberto Mancini's shock resignation and his team flopped against the side which dumped Italy out of the last World Cup in the play-offs.Italy, who scored through Ciro Immobile, sit third in the group on four points following the third matc...
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Pressure mounts on Flick as Germany lose to Japan

 (l-r) Pascal Gross of Germany, Germany coach Hansi Flick during the friendly Interland match between Germany and Japan at the Volkswagen Arena on September 9, 2023 in Wolfsburg, Germany.Germany manager Hansi Flick is under serious pressure after a dismal 4-1 defeat against Japan in a friendly.Junya Ito opened the scoring for Japan after 11 minutes, but Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane struck back for the hosts.Ayase Ueda tucked in from close range to restore Japan's advantage midway through the first half at Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg.Takuma Asano and Ao Tanaka then put the game to bed in the closing moments.Germany's fourth defeat in their last five outings was also their heaviest setback since a 6-0 loss in the Nations League against Spain in 2020.Former Bayern Munich boss Flick...
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Southgate wants England focus in pro-Ukraine crowd

 England trainer Gareth Southgate during the European Championship qualification 2024 match Italy-England at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium. Naples (Italy), March 23rd, 2023 .England boss Gareth Southgate is expecting his side to come up against a passionate pro-Ukraine atmosphere when the two sides meet for a Euro 2024 qualifier at Poland's Tarczynski Arena.Ukraine have not been able to play at home since Russia launched an invasion of the country in February 2022.They are expected to be backed by 40,000 fans in Wroclaw for Saturday's game, which kicks off at 17:00 BST."We know there are thousands of Ukrainians here," Southgate said.England are top of Group C with 12 points from four matches and know another win will all but secure a place at next year's European Championship in ...
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Fernandes scores as Portugal beat Slovakia

Bruno Fernandes of Portugal celebrates after scoring opening goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 European qualifier match between Slovakia and Portugal at Tehelne pole on September 8, 2023 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes marked his birthday with a goal as Portugal beat Slovakia to make it five wins from five in Euro 2024 qualifying.Fernandes, who turned 29 on Friday, struck just before half-time with a superb low finish into the far corner.He almost got an assist when he set up Cristiano Ronaldo, but the veteran forward fired off target.The win means Portugal are top of Group J with 15 points from a possible 15.Slovakia are second in the standings on 10 points as they suffered defeat for the first time in qualifying.Lukas Haraslin went closest for the hos...
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Brazil’s Neymar overtakes Pele goals record

 Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Bolivia at the Jornalista Edgar Proença 'Mangueirao' stadium, in Belem, state of Para, Brazil, on September 8, 2023. Neymar has surpassed Pele as Brazil's male all-time top scorer with two goals in a 5-1 win over Bolivia.The forward, 31, who went into the World Cup qualifying match tied with legend Pele on 77 goals, missed a penalty before scoring twice in the second half on his 125th appearance."I never imagined reaching this record. I'm no better than Pele or any other player for the national team," he said.Marta has scored a record 122 goals in 189 matches for Brazil's women's team.Pele, who died in December aged 82, scored 77 goal...
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Yamal becomes Spain’s youngest player and scorer

Spain's Lamine Yamal (L) and Georgia's Georgia's midfielder Luka Gagnidze fight for the ball during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying first round group A football match between Georgia and Spain in Tbilisi on September 8, 2023. Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest player and goalscorer for the Spanish national team in a thumping Euro 2024 qualifying win against Georgia.Yamal, aged 16 years and 57 days, came on for Dani Olmo just before half-time.He got Spain's seventh in the 74th minute when fired in a cross.Alvaro Morata scored a hat-trick while a Solomon Kvirkvelia own goal and strikes from Olmo and Nico Williams completed the win.Winger Yamal took the youngest-player record from Gavi, who was 17 years and 62 days old when he made his Spain debut in 2021.It continues a st...
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Neymar claim Saudi League could top Ligue 1 already

 Brazilian football star Neymar (L) and Al-Hilal's president Fahad bin Nafel (R) pose for a photo with an Al Hilal jersey as Neymar joins Al-Hilal with a two-year contract in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on August 15, 2023. Saudi Arabia's football league could already be stronger than France's Ligue 1, says Brazil captain Neymar.The 31-year-old forward moved to the Saudi Pro League from Paris St-Germain in August for about £77.5m and add-ons.Neymar joined Al-Hilal in a transfer window that saw Saudi clubs spend more than £700m on overseas players."For the names that went to Saudi Arabia, I wouldn't be surprised if the Saudi league is better than the French," he said.Saudi clubs' spending this summer on international transfers was second only to the Premier League, whose teams spent just ...
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Liverpool’s Gakpo Scores as Netherlands beat Greece

 (L-R) Konstantinos Tsimikas of Greece, Cody Gakpo of Holland during the EURO Qualifier match between Holland v Greece at the Philips Stadium on September 7, 2023 in Eindhoven Netherlands.Liverpool's Cody Gakpo was on the scoresheet as the Netherlands beat Greece in Euro 2024 qualifying.Marten de Roon opened the scoring from eight yards out with his first international goal before Gakpo chested down a Denzel Dumfries cross and smashed home.Wout Weghorst, on loan at Hoffenheim from Burnley, headed in a third from another Dumfries cross.The Netherlands move above Greece into second place in Group B.France, who beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in Paris, are nine points clear at the top - albeit having played two games more.
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Tchouameni & Thuram score as France beat Ireland

 Marcus Thuram of France, left, scores his side's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between France and Republic of Ireland at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. The Republic of Ireland's slim hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 were further dented as France ran out comfortable winners at Parc des Princes.Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni's stunning 19th-minute goal put the hosts ahead at the break.Substitute Marcus Thuram ensured a home victory early in the second half as the French made it five wins from five.For the Republic, however, it is a third defeat in four games, leaving them fourth in the group.Stephen Kenny's side's chances of qualifying for next summer's finals in Germany are remote, but they must regroup quickly and lo...
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Owen Hargreaves backs Chelsea to make huge move for Brighton forward Evan Ferguson

 Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United at American Express Community Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Brighton, England.Owen Hargreaves believes Chelsea are the most likely destination for Brighton’s in-form striker Evan Ferguson.The 18-year-old scored his first Premier League hat-trick before the international break, in Brighton’s comfortable win over Newcastle, and the forward has unsurprisingly been linked with a big-money move away from the Seagulls.Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has claimed it will be “at least five years” before the club consider selling Ferguson, though it has recently been reported that Manchester City are lining u...
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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi nominated for Ballon d’Or 2023

 Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF waves to the fans after a draw during a match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi is one step closer to an eighth Ballon d'Or award.The Argentine forward was part of the 30-player shortlist announced Wednesday in advance of the award being granted Oct. 30 in Paris. The annual award will recognize the world's best male soccer player in the 2022–23 season – potentially making Messi the first active MLS winner.Messi, whose seven Ballon d'Or awards are two more than his closest competitor (Cristiano Ronaldo; five), won a much-coveted World Cup title last December with La Albiceleste. He then formally signed with Inter Miami in mid-July after two y...
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Hermoso files legal complaint over Rubiales kiss

 President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (R) kisses Jennifer Hermoso of Spain (L) during the medal ceremony of FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.Jenni Hermoso has filed a legal complaint over the kiss by Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips after Spain's World Cup final win, which she says was not consensual.Rubiales claims the kiss was "mutual and "consensual", but has been provisionally suspended by football's world governing body Fifa.The complaint means the 46-year-old could face criminal charges.On 29 August, Spanish prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into whether the incide...
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Saka wins England Men’s Player of the Year again

 England's Bukayo Saka during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and North Macedonia at Old Trafford on June 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. Bukayo Saka, the talented forward from Arsenal, has once again clinched the title of England Men's Player of the Year, according to the English Football Association's announcement on Tuesday.Saka, aged 22, received overwhelming support from fans who voted him as the standout player of the 2022-23 season, marking his second consecutive win. In a nod to his exceptional performance, he left competitors Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in second and third place, respectively.Over the past year, Saka has made a significant impact on the national team, with seven goals in ten appearances for England. Among his notable...
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Messi to lead Argentina in opening World Cup qualifiers

 Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Major League Soccer 2023 match between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull arena in Harrison, New Jersey, August 26, 2023.Lionel Messi will lead world champions Argentina in their opening World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia, the captain's first internationals since joining Major League Football's Inter Miami.Coach Lionel Scaloni's 32-man squad also features stalwarts including Angel Di Maria, who returned to Benfica this year, and defender Nicolas Otamendi.They will be joined by youngsters Alan Velasco of FC Dallas, Bruno Zapelli and Lucas Esquivel of Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, and Lucas Beltran who has joined Italy's Fiorentina.AS Roma striker P...
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Villa beat Hibs to reach Conference League group stage

 Hibernian's Martin Boyle battles with Aston Villa's Matty Cash (right) during the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off second leg match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Aston Villa cruised past Hibernian at Villa Park to book their place in the Europa Conference League group stage.Sealing their spot was little more than a formality for Villa, who led 5-0 on aggregate after thrashing Hibs in the first leg.Jhon Duran set the tone for an easy night for the hosts with a 12th-minute opener.Leon Bailey and Matty Cash extended the advantage for Unai Emery's men as Hibs crumbled under Villa's pressure.Hibs, still searching for a manager after last weekend's sacking of Lee Johnson, rarely found a path through the hosts' back line.Villa found themselves in near-total control of the ball and b...
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Newcastle to host Manchester City in EFL Cup

Manchester City's Phil Foden (left), Rodri and manager Pep Guardiola hold the Carabao Cup trophy after winning the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London. Aston Villa v Manchester City - Carabao Cup - Final - Wembley Stadium 01-03-2020 . Treble winners Manchester City will travel to Newcastle United in the third round of the Carabao Cup.Holders Manchester United will face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.Aston Villa host Everton, Brentford play Arsenal and Brighton travel to Chelsea in the other all-Premier League ties.League One side Lincoln's reward for beating Sheffield United on penalties is a home tie with West Ham, while Salford City host Burnley.Fulham, who beat Tottenham on penalties in the second round, host Championship side Norwich, while nine-time winners Liverpool are...
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Danjuma hits late Everton winner at Doncaster

 Arnaut Danjuma of Everton shoots past Joseph Olowu of Doncaster Rovers to score winning goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Doncaster Rovers and Everton FC at The Eco-Power Stadium on August 30, 2023 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Arnaut Danjuma struck an 88th-minute winner as Premier League Everton came from behind to beat League Two's bottom side Doncaster Rovers and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.An upset looked on the cards when Joe Ironside put the hosts ahead a minute before half-time, glancing in a header from Tommy Rowe's whipped ball.But new Everton signing Beto levelled with a goal on his debut, reaching an Abdoulaye Doucoure ball to calmly poke past Rovers goalkeeper Ian Lawlor.And Danjuma netted 15 minutes later to give his side a much-nee...
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Chelsea survive scare to beat AFC Wimbledon

 Noni Madueke of Chelsea runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Ryan Johnson of AFC Wimbledon during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2023 in London, England. Chelsea had to come from behind to beat League Two AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.The visitors started brightly and took the lead through a penalty in the 18th minute.Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez jumped into Harry Pell while trying to punch away a free-kick, and James Tilley made no mistake as he struck the ball powerfully down the centre of Sanchez's goal.It was also a penalty which brought Chelsea level on the stroke of half-time.Noni Madueke was brought down by Alex Pearce and the winger dusted himself down to confidentl...
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Spanish FA exploring options to sack Vilda

 Jorge Vilda attends a reception with Pedro Sanchez, First Minister of Spain (not pictured), for the players and staff of the Spain women's national football team after they won the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Palacio de la Moncloa on August 22, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish Football Federation is exploring its options over whether it can sack Women’s World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda. Vilda remains in post despite most of his coaching staff resigning in protest against federation president Luis Rubiales’ refusal to quit for kissing squad member Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win on 20 August. Eighty-one Spain players, including all 23 World Cup winners, have also said they would not play for the team again while Rubiales remained ...
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England ‘wanted more’ as Lionesses return home

 Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Mary Earps and Alex Greenwood of England look dejected after being presented with their runners up medals during the award ceremony after the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. England forward Lauren Hemp said the Lionesses “created history” but “wanted more” as the team arrived home from the Women’s World Cup final in Australia. The players landed at Heathrow airport on Tuesday morning following their 1-0 defeat by Spain on Sunday. Fans waited in the terminal to greet the team but they left without going through the arrivals area. Football Flame understands this is the normal process for the men’s and women’s team to exit an airport....
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