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7Jan By Football FlameNo Comments

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Abraham scores late to win Italian Super Cup for AC Milan

(D) Rafael Leao left winger of AC Milan and Portugal and (L) Tammy Abraham centre-forward of AC Milan and England celebrates with the trophy after winning the EA SPORTS FC SUPERCUP 24/25 final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Kingdom Arena on January 6, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) AC Milan completed a comeback victory against Inter Milan to claim the Italian Super Cup on Monday, with Tammy Abraham scoring a stoppage-time goal. Inter Milan took the lead with a close-range finish from Lautaro Martinez in first-half stoppage time, followed by Mehdi Taremi doubling the advantage in the 47th minute. AC Milan responded with a free-kick goal by Theo Hernandez in the 52nd minute and Christian Pulisic equalized i...

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5Jan By Football FlameNo Comments

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Juventus to face Torino without Conceicao due to injury

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 1: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus during a training session on January 1, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) Juventus could face crosstown rivals Torino without standout winger Francisco Conceicao next week. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the diminutive forward will undergo detailed checks at J Medical upon Juve’s return from Saudi Arabia after suffering an injury on Friday. Conceicao was supposed to be in the starting line-up against Milan. However, he left the field in tears after succumbing to a fitness problem during warm-up. Juventus would go on to lose their Supercoppa Italiana semifinal tie 2-1 despite leading at halftime. It was Thiago Motta’s second defeat in charge of Juventu...

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3Jan By Football FlameNo Comments

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Dumfries on target as Inter move into Italian Super Cup final

Denzel Dumfries of Inter celebrates fourth goal during the Serie match between Lazio and Inter at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Dutch full-back Denzel Dumfries scored twice as Inter Milan beat Atalanta 2-0 on Thursday to qualify for the Italian Super Cup final. In the Riyadh semifinal, Dumfries scored the opener in the 49th minute as the 28-year-old's overhead kick beat Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. On a counterattack in the 61st minute, Dumfries scored again for Inter, unleashing a fierce shot that clipped the crossbar before going inside the net. Then following a scramble in the Inter box, Atalanta's Ederson scored, but it was denied by the video assistant referee (VAR). A teammate of Ederson was caught offside in the Inter area. Head coach Simone Inzagh...

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30Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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AC Milan hire Conceicao as Head coach

OEIRAS, PORTUGAL - MAY 26: Head Coach Sergio Conceicao of FC Porto celebrates with trophy after winning the Portuguese Cup Final at the end of the Final da Taca de Portugal match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at Estadio Nacional on May 26, 2024 in Oeiras, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca on Monday after just six months in charge. Fonseca paid the price for the Italian giants' inability to mount a Serie A title challenge. "Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the Head Coach of the men's First Team until 30 June 2026," Milan said in a statement. Conceicao, 50, was available after ending a seven-year stint with Porto in June this year ...

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30Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Lazio ends Atalanta winning run after 1-1 draw

Leonardo Pavoletti (#29 Cagliari Calcio) and Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta 1907) participate in the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and Atalanta 1907 in Italy on December 14, 2024. (Photo by Alessandro Tocco/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Atalanta’s club winning run in Serie A ended with a 1-1 draw at Lazio as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s first-half goal for the hosts was cancelled out by a late equaliser from Marco Brescianini. The result ended Atalanta’s streak of 11 consecutive victories but Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are still top of the table with 41 points, one ahead of Internazionale who won 3-0 earlier at Cagliari. Lazio are fourth with 35 points. Lazio started aggressively in the opening minutes, with Atalanta keeper Marco Carnesecchi saving a double chance from Valentin Castellan...

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29Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Lazio 1-1 Atalanta,Marco equalized for the visitors

ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 28: Marco Brescianini of Atalanta BC and Luca Pellegrini of Lazio compete for the ball during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico on December 28, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images) Lazio faced Atalanta in Roma, where the teams ended in a 1-1 draw Saturday. Lazio took the lead in the 27th minute as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru capitalized on a brilliant assist from Nicolo Rovella to score from close range. Marco Brescianini, however, equalized for the visitors in the 88th minute with a composed finish inside the penalty box, set up by Ademola Lookman at Stadio Olimpico. Atalanta, who have a match in hand are atop the Serie A standings with 41 points, Lazio are fourth with 35 on matchday 18.

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27Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Juventus turn down opportunity to sign Rashford

PLZEN, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 12: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between FC Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United at Stadion mesta Plzne on December 12, 2024 in Plzen, Czech Republic. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images) Juventus have reportedly turn down the chance to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford. Rashford has not featured for his side since the Europa League win over Viktoria Plzen in Czechia, having admitted in a bombshell interview that he is 'ready for a new challenge'. The forward has since not featured for United, sitting out each of the last four games, three of which have ended in defeats for the Old Trafford club. Juve are looking to bolster their squad in January and The Sun claim Rashfor...

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24Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Inter Milan defeat Como in Serie A clash

Marcus Thuram of Internazionale scores goal during the Serie A match between Inter and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan secured a 2-0 win over Como in the 17th week of the Italian Serie A on Monday. Neither side was able to break the deadlock in the first half at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, but Carlos Augusto scored the opener with a header in the 48th minute. The Nerazzurri doubled the lead after Marcus Thuram made a close-range finish in stoppage time. Inter Milan, who have a game in hand, are third with 37 points and Como are 16th with 15 points.

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23Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Monza appoint Bocchetti as head coach

Salvatore Bocchetti coach of Hellas Verona during the Serie A match between Us Lecce and Hellas Verona on May 7, 2023 stadium ''Ettore Giardiniero'' in Lecce, Italy. Monza confirm the appointment of ex-Serie A defender Salvatore Bocchetti as their new first-team coach to replace the fired Alessandro Nesta. Serie A strugglers Monza confirmed the appointment of Bocchetti as their new first-team coach on Monday afternoon. The Brianzoli said Bocchetti had signed a contract until June 30, 2027. Monza sit at the rock bottom of the Serie A table with 10 points in 17 matches. They have won just one Serie A game this season and lost 2-1 to Juventus on Sunday. Nesta remains under contract with Monza until June 2025. Bocchetti has little Serie A coaching experience, although he joined Marco Zaffar...

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23Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Motta reveal the positives from Juve win vs Monza

MONZA, ITALY - DECEMBER 22: Thiago Motta of Juventus reacts during the Serie A match between Monza and Juventus at U-Power Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) Juventus defeated Monza last night, bringing an end to their lengthy winless run in Serie A that had stretched to at least two months. The Bianconeri have gained a reputation as draw specialists in Europe this season, a consistency that has allowed them to remain unbeaten in the league but has frustrated fans hoping for a more decisive title challenge. While not the most effective way to contend for the Scudetto, Juventus has now won back-to-back matches, including a long-awaited league victory, which offers renewed optimism. It has been a challenging period for the team, and t...

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19Dec By Football Flame1 Comment

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Juventus winger faces two weeks sideline with thigh Injury

Timothy Weah of Juventus reacts during the Coppa Italia Round of 16 match between Juventus FC and Cagliari Calcio at Allianz Stadium on December 17, 2024 in Turin, Italy. Juventus forward Timothy Weah could be on the sidelines until 2025 after suffering a thigh injury in Tuesday’s match against Cagliari. According to the club’s official statement, the United States international underwent further checks on Wednesday to understand the gravity of the problem. “Following the muscular problem suffered on Tuesday night in the Coppa Italia match against Cagliari, Timothy Weah underwent clinical and instrumental examinations this morning at J|Medical, which revealed a low-grade injury of the femoral biceps of the right thigh,” the report read. Weah came on as a late substitute in a 4-0 demoli...

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18Dec By Football Flame1 Comment

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Juventus keeping tab on Hancko

David Hancko of Feyenoord during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord v Heracles Almelo at the Stadium Feijenoord on December 14, 2024 in Rotterdam Netherlands. Juventus are making waves in their chase of David Hancko and have broken through with the player, who’s keen on joining. They have sort of blocked him for June. They’ll try to convince Feyenoord to let him go in January already, Alfredo Pedullà relays. The Bianconeri plot to shell out €25M plus bonuses for the Slovak. They consider him perfect for Thiago Motta’s style given his skillset, experience, and ability to feature as a left-back in a pinch. He has already spent time in Italy, even though he was a fringe player at Fiorentina. Juventus believe to have done enough to sign Hancko next summer but will attempt to acc...

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17Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Inter Milan cruise past Lazio

Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates Federico Dimarco (L) and Lautaro Martinez (R) after scoring his team's fifth goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Inter Milan cruised to an easy 6-0 win over Lazio in Week 16 of the Italian Serie A on Monday. Hakan Calhanoglu broke the deadlock with a penalty kick in the 41st minute and Federico Dimarco made a close-range finish to double the lead for Inter Milan in the 45th minute. Nicolo Barella struck a stunning long-range effort in the 51st minute to make it 3-0 for Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico. Just two minutes later, Denzel Dumfries added to the tally with a powerful header, extending the lead to 4-0. Carlos Augusto sealed the domin...

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15Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Bologna end Fiorentina’s winning streak

Luca Ranieri of Fiorentina is challenged by Jens Odgaard of Bologna during the Serie A match between Bologna and Fiorentina at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on December 15, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Bologna ended Fiorentina's eight game winning streak in Serie A on Sunday, beating that Florence side 1-0 at home thanks to a second-half goal by Jens Odgaard. Fiorentina are fourth in the standings with 31 points from 15 games, six points behind leaders Atalanta, who beat Cagliari 1-0 on Saturday. Bologna, coached by former Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano, are seventh with 25 points. Hellas Verona boosted their survival hopes with a 3-2 win at the home of fellow strugglers Parma. Parma and Verona both have 15 points and are 15th and 16th respectively.

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14Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Fiorentina midfielder Bove Discharged from Hospital

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 has reportedly left the Careggi hospital in Florence two weeks after being admitted in critical condition. According to Sky Sport via Calciomercato, the Roma loanee left the hospital on Friday afternoon after recovering from cardiac arrest. Bove underwent surgery on December 10 for the implantation of the removable subcutaneous defibrillator. The subcutaneous defibrillator implanted is removable, and Bove will have the option to keep it or have it removed based on the results of future medical evaluations. The 22-yea...

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13Dec By Football Flame1 Comment

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Conte: “Losses must strengthen us”

Antonio Conte, head coach of SSC Napoli, gestures during the Serie A football match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Diego Armando Maradona stadium. Naples (Italy), December 8th, 2024. As Napoli gear up for their upcoming match against Udinese, head coach Antonio Conte addressed the media in a pre-match press conference, reflecting on recent challenges and the importance of resilience. After suffering back-to-back defeats to Lazio—first in the Coppa Italia and then in Serie A—Napoli finds itself needing to regain momentum in their quest for silverware. Conte began by discussing the impact of the recent losses. “What have they left us? Zero points and elimination from the Coppa Italia. More than this, they cannot leave us. We always restart in the same way: by working, working, and wo...

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10Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Napoli star Kvaratskhelia out for weeks with knee ligament tear

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Naples Italy on 8 December 2024. (Photo by Franco Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is expected to remain out of action for nearly a month as Napoli announce that the Georgian winger has suffered a ligament tear in his right knee. Napoli star Kvaratskhelia was diagnosed with a knee ligament tear after medical tests on Tuesday.Examinations at Pineta Grande Hospital highlighted a ‘low degree’ lesion, and the player has already begun his recovery program. Napoli have not announced a recovery date for the Georgian ace, but according to Tutto Napoli, it usually takes up to four weeks to recover from these types of injuries. If this is th...

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7Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Juve dealt blow as Cambiaso suffers ankle Injury

Turin, Italy - December 7: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus Fc injured during the Serie A match between Juventus and Bologna at Allianz Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Thiago Motta’s Juventus has been hit with another injury setback, this time involving one of his most tactically important players. During the first half of the match against Bologna, the versatile defender (and occasional midfielder) Andrea Cambiaso was forced off due to injury.In a game against his former club, the 24-year-old full-back suffered an unfortunate ankle injury to his left foot. The incident occurred when Cambiaso attempted to block a shot from Ndoye, awkwardly planting his foot as the ball struck near his toes, causing an unnatural twist in his...

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7Dec By Football FlameNo Comments

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Late drama as Atalanta go top of Serie A table

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC competes for the ball with Emerson Royal of AC Milan ,during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 6, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. A goal three minutes from time for Ademola Lookman has lifted Atalanta to the top of Serie A. Lookman scored in the dying stages to beat AC Milan 2-1 on Friday, a victory that secured Atalanta's ninth win in a row. It was a fitting gift to coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who was awarded the coach-of-the-month award earlier in the day for guiding his team to a perfect record in November. Charles De Ketelaere put the home side ahead with a towering header after 11 minutes, only for Milan to level 11 minutes later when Theo Hernández released Rafael Leão on the right wing and his inviting cross was...

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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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