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6Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Lookman, Chukwueze Go Head-to-head as Atalanta Aim for Top

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks dejected during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on December 02, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Nigeria’s player-of-the-moment, Ademola Lookman, and his national teammate, Samuel Chukwueze will go head-to-head this evening in a highly anticipated Italian Serie A clash between Atalanta and AC Milan inside the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Lookman will be key to Atalanta’s quest to temporarily upstage leaders Napoli who are just a point ahead of La Dea. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches. Lookman contributed five goals in their last six games with four of the goals scored in the first half. Should Lookman and his teammates win this encounter, they would have succeeded in equaling their club record o...

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2Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Edoardo Bove’s first words as Fiorentina star awake following collapse

Edoardo Bove of ACF Fiorentina is seriously injured during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on December 1, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Italian football was rocked on Sunday night when Edoardo Bove collapsed during Fiorentina's clash against Inter Milan. The 22-year-old was rushed off the pitch in an ambulance after falling to the ground with no one around him early in the first-half. Referee Daniele Doveri immediately halted play as the midfielder received urgent medical attention on the pitch from paramedics. Players of both teams were visibly distraught as they formed a protective wall around the Italian, who joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Roma in August. Bove's heartbroken teammates and rivals were soon led off the pitch ...

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2Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Serie A match abandoned after Bove collapses on pitch

Edoardo Bove of ACF Fiorentina collapses to the ground due to an illness and is transported to hospital during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on December 1, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is in intensive care in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his side’s Serie A match against Inter Milan. The match was suspended after the incident in the 16th minute before later being abandoned. A Fiorentina statement, external said Bove, 22, is “currently under pharmacological sedation and hospitalised in intensive care”. The Italian club have said he will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hours. “He arrived at the emergency room in stable hemodynamic conditions and the first cardiological and neurological te...

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29Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Conte:Italian football has ‘grown significantly’

SSC Napoli coach Antonio Conte in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at San Siro Stadium on October 29, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Antonio Conte hailed his rivals’ performances in the Champions League and Europa League over the last few days, as he feels that Italian football has ‘grown significantly’ over the last few years, and he hopes that the Partenopei will return to the party next season. The Partenopei tactician sat down for his customary pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of Napoli’s upcoming Serie A match away against Torino on Sunday. Conte: ‘Italian football has grown significantly’ Conte feels that it is important not to ‘underestimate’ victories, regardless of who they come up against, as he feels that Serie A is one of the most ...

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24Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Motta ‘satisfied’ after Juventus’ draw at Milan: “We gave them very little”

Thiago Motta of Juventus during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Juventus boss Thiago Motta was satisfied with his team’s performance as they held AC Milan to a 0-0 draw at San Siro last night. Milan went into the game realistically needing to win in order to establish themselves as Scudetto contenders after an inconsistent start to the season. However, there was very little in terms of attacking impetus or creativity from the Rossoneri, who were unable to break down a Juve side who probably came for a draw. It feels like a big missed opportunity for Paulo Fonseca’s side and they could go 10 points off top spot if Napoli beat Roma later today. Motta spoke to DAZN after the full-time whistle to give his though...

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23Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Napoli Manager Hits Back at Inter President After VAR Controvery

Antonio Conte of Napoli during a training session on November 15, 2024 in Naples, Italy. Charismatic Napoli manager Antonio Conte aimed a dig at Inter president Beppe Marotta ahead of Sunday’s clash against Roma. The ex-Nerazzurri boss continues off-field debate with his former club following a controversial 1-1 draw at Giuseppe Meazza just before the international break. Indeed, Conte has had a hard time reconciling with Maurizio Mariani’s decision to award a dubious penalty to Inter that could’ve denied Napoli a point. However, Hakan Calhanoglu missed from the spot for the first time during his Nerazzurri career, allowing the Partenopei to get away with a highway robbery. Despite not losing the match, Conte has launched a public crusade against what he perceives as biased officiating...

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18Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Napoli Defender on Real Madrid Radar After Big Injury

Real Madrid are eyeing Serie A to address their defense after a few injuries and are considering bringing back an old acquaintance, Rafa Marin, who hasn’t won over Antonio Conte in the early going. NAPLES, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26: Rafa Marin of SSC Napoli gestures during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa match beetween SSC Napoli and Palermo at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 26, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) The center-back joined Napoli on a permanent deal but with some caveats, El Chiringuito reports (via Virgilio) The 22-year-old has made just one appearance in Coppa Italia so far. Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani have been able to start in almost every game. Juan Jesus got the nod the only time the former sat out.Real ...

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11Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Paul Pogba and Juventus set for contract termination

In a significant development for both Paul Pogba and Juventus, advanced discussions are underway regarding the termination of the midfielder’s contract with the club. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 25: Paul Pogba of Juventus watches the game between Inter Miami and Atlanta United during round one of the 2024 MLS Playoffs at Chase Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) This decision comes in the wake of Pogba’s recent doping ban, which has overshadowed his time at Juventus since his return from Manchester United. Sky Sports report how Pogba, who was initially handed a four-year suspension following a positive drug test, successfully appealed to have his ban reduced to 18 months. This ruling allows him to resume train...

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11Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Di Lorenzo: ‘Nobody expected Napoli to do this well’

Giovanni Di Lorenzo of SSC Napoli and his teammates greet fans after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 10, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Giovanni Di Lorenzo insists ‘nobody expected’ Napoli to be top of the Serie A table after 12 rounds, especially after they emerged unbeaten away to Juventus, Milan and now Inter. The Partenopei had taken the lead at San Siro through Scott McTominay on a corner kick routine, but it was cancelled out by the Hakan Calhanoglu scorcher that bent back Alex Meret’s glove. Both teams had the opportunities to win, Inter hitting the woodwork twice with Federico Dimarco and above all a Calhanoglu penalty, while Giovanni Simeone ballooned over from 12 yards with the last kick of the game. It proved enough for a 1-...

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10Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Thiago Motta: ‘We deserved the victory over Torino’

Thiago Motta Head Coach of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between Juventus and Torino at Allianz Stadium on November 9, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Juventus emerged victorious in the Derby della Mole, defeating Torino 2-0. Following the match, Juventus manager Thiago Motta shared his thoughts on the team’s performance. Motta expressed satisfaction with the result and the team’s display, stating, “It’s always important to play with balance. We put in another excellent performance. I’m happy both with the performance and the result. It wasn’t easy to face the third match of the week. We played a solid and concrete game. We deserved the victory.” The coach went on to praise individual performances, particularly highlighting Kenan Yildiz’s goal. He also commended Timothy Weah and Dusan Vl...

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9Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Napoli Handed Decisive Injury Boost Ahead of Inter Showdown

SSC Napoli head coach Antonio Conte attending the afternoon training session at SSC Napoli Training Center in Castel Volturno, Caserta (Italy) on November 05, 2024. Serie A pacesetters Napoli have received a significant injury boost ahead of Sunday night’s mouth-watering league clash against Inter. According to Partenopei boss Antonio Conte via Calciomercato, Stanislav Lobotka is available for selection after missing out on the last two matches due to injury. “Lobotka has recovered and is available. We still need to evaluate whether he will start or come on during the match,” the Napoli manager said during his pre-match conference. “We all know his qualities; there’s no need to emphasize the value of the player.“ Lobotka’s absence cost Napoli dearly as they slumped to an embarrassing 3-...

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7Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Castrovilli to have another knee operation

The Lazio player Gaetano Castrovilli during the Lazio-Empoli match at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), October 06th, 2024. Lazio and Italy midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli will be forced to have a new operation on his left knee, confirmed club medics. The former Fiorentina man has barely set foot on the pitch since that initial devastating injury in 2022. That was not just a normal anterior cruciate ligament lesion, as he also damaged the collateral medial ligament and the external meniscus at the same time. Castrovilli injury nightmare Just as he seemed ready to make a full recovery, problems were discovered during a medical test for a potential transfer to AFC Bournemouth in August 2023. That required yet another surgical intervention that kept him out for six months, after which he ra...

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3Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Ivan Juric addresses matias soule stuttering Roma start

Argentine Player of AS Roma Matias Soule in action during the Roma-Inter match at the Stadio Olimpico. Rome (Italy), October 20th, 2024. Roma manager Ivan Juric addressed Matias Soule’s relatively sparse playing time at the Stadio Olimpico in the build-up to Sunday’s Serie A trip to Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi. Fresh off a morale-boosting 1-0 win against Torino, the Giallorossi will aim to beat Hellas Verona later today and finally find a way out of the bottom half of the standings. Soule’s situation at the Stadio Olimpico has recently become a concerning subject. Roma paid Juventus nearly €30 million to sign the Argentine winger in the summer. However, he has been on the fringes of the Giallorossi squad despite Roma’s dreadful start to the new league campaign. The 21-year-old was una...

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2Nov By Football FlameNo Comments

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Juventus Prioritize Move for Ex-Inter Defender to Replace Bremer

Milan Skriniar of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the pre-season friendly match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale on August 01, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Juventus have reportedly placed unsettled Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar at the top of their wishlist for the January transfer window. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the former Inter captain has become the leading candidate to replace Gleison Bremer. Skriniar teamed up with PSG in the summer of 2023 after running down his contract at Giuseppe Meazza. But despite moving to France as one of Europe’s finest center-backs, the 29-year-old has stuttered in Paris. Therefore, he could fancy a return to Serie A, with Juventus ready and waiting. Cristiano Giuntoli needs to find a suitable repla...

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1Nov By Football Flame1 Comment

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Lautaro Martinez eyes UCL glory after Balloon d’or snub

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale greets his supporters at the end of the Serie A Enilive match between Empoli FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. Lautaro Martinez has set his sights on some glitzy team objectives after finishing lower than expected in the Balloon d’Or voting despite a terrific season with Inter and Argentina in 2023/2024. He gave an interview to Icon Magazine. He was publicly endorsed by Lionel Messi for the prestigious award. “It’s an honor for me that the greatest player of all time thinks that. I was happy to be a candidate. I think it’s recognition for a great campaign with the national team, with which we won the Coppa America, and the club, as we took home the 20th Scudetto and the Supercoppa. And personal...

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31Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Inter stays hot on Napoli’s heels as Juve stumbles again

Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is in action during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Meazza in Milan, Italy, on October 29, 2024. Inter Milan consolidated their second place in Serie A on Wednesday with a 3-0 away thrashing of 10-man Empoli. Europa League champions Atalanta climbed to third with a 2-0 win over lowly Monza, as Juventus again shed valuable points and dropped to fourth with a 2-2 home draw with Parma. Resurgent Napoli are four points clear at the top of the table on 25 after they beat AC Milan 2-0 on Tuesday in a match that featured a sensational winning strike by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. But defending champions Inter kept pace Wednesday when they overwhelmed Empoli who played with 10 men after the half hour as Saba Goglichidze walked for a da...

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30Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Fonseca: ‘Milan controlled the match, but Napoli scored’

Paulo Fonseca coaches Milan during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Stadio Meazza in Milan, Italy, on October 29, 2024. Paulo Fonseca insists Milan ‘played positive football’ against Napoli, but failed to convert their chances and made ‘errors’ to concede the two goals. ‘We controlled the match.’ The Portuguese tactician made a brave stand by dropping Rafael Leao for the second game in a row, especially risky considering Christian Pulisic was only fit for the bench with flu symptoms. In addition, Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez were suspended, with Matteo Gabbia, Tammy Abraham, Luka Jovic, Alessandro Florenzi and Ismael Bennacer injured. The gamble did not pay off, as Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia secured the 2-0 victory for Napoli at San Siro, A...

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28Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Yildiz double earns Juve amazing 4-4 draw with Inter

Kenan Yildiz of Juventus celebrates with his teammate Andrea Cambiaso after scoring goal 4-4 during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Teenager Kenan Yildiz has emerged from the substitutes' bench to help Juventus salvage a 4-4 draw at Inter Milan in a highly entertaining Derby d'Italia. Yildiz was brought on in the 61st minute on Sunday with Juve trailing 4-2 and Inter seemingly headed for an important victory before the 19-year-old's late double. "I want to thank the team, the coach and my family: it was not easy, but I am very happy," Yildiz said. "You always have to stay together and play as a team; in soccer everything can change quickly." Inter remained second ? four points behind Serie A leaders N...

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27Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Serie A leader Napoli scores late to beat struggling Lecce and Atalanta routs Verona

Giovanni Di Lorenzo of Napoli celebrates his goal during the Serie A match between Napoli and Lecce at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 26, 2024 in Naples, Italy. Serie A leader Napoli needed a late score from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo to secure a 1-0 victory over struggling Lecce at home on Saturday. Di Lorenzo, who had an earlier goal waved off by the VAR, bundled in from close range following a rebound of a header by Scott McTominay. Antonio Conte’s Napoli moved five points ahead of defending champion Inter Milan, which hosts rival Juventus on Sunday. Lecce remained one point above last-placed Venezia. Di Lorenzo's goal came a minute after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia came on. It was Napoli's fourth straight win. The 2023 champion hasn't lost since dropping its season opener in Augu...

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26Oct By Football FlameNo Comments

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Fabregas disappointed after Como’s narrow defeat to Torino

Head coach Cesc Fabregas of Como 1907 reacts during the Serie A match between Torino FC and Como 1907 at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 25, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Como manager Cesc Fabregas expressed his frustration following his team’s narrow 1-0 loss to Torino in Serie A. Despite the defeat, Fabregas remained optimistic about his team’s performance and future prospects. Addressing Braunoder’s error that led to the goal, Fabregas emphasized the importance of team unity: “We are a family more than ever. He’s a golden boy who gave us so much for promotion. Football is like this, now it’s important to show that we are a growing family. This is the message to learn: football is not fair, we deserved much more.” Fabregas praised his team’s overall performance, stating, “Only Juventus ha...

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