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Rodgers: Celtic ready for Champions League game vs Dinamo Zagreb
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Rodgers: Celtic ready for Champions League game vs Dinamo Zagreb

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Celtic's Arne Engels with manager Brendan Rodgers during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park, on September 14, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images) Brendan Rodgers believes his in-form Celtic side are primed to pull off their first away win in the Champions League for more than seven years when they face Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian capital later today. The Hoops have not savoured victory on the road in the group stage of Europe's elite competition since a 3-0 triumph over Anderlecht in Brussels in September 2017. That was in the second season of Rodgers’ first spell in charge. After taking eight points from the first five matches of this season’s co...
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Southampton star defender could feature for England in the international break
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Southampton star defender could feature for England in the international break

The international break is coming and the club football will resume after that this month. Southampton have faced three defeats in this Premier League season and now will need to improve their performance in the upcoming matches. Meanwhile, some Southampton stars will be representing their nation in international fixtures for the next two weeks. One of them is left back Kyle Walker Peters, who can feature for the England national team in their upcoming international matches. Kyle Walker Peters made his England debut in March 2022 under former manager Gareth Southgate after his impressive displays for the Saints. Last season, the versatile fullback was in fine form again, as he made a total of six goal contributions and helped the Saints in keeping eleven clean sheets in the Champio...
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Conor Gallagher completes £33m Chelsea exit with Atletico Madrid transfer
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Conor Gallagher completes £33m Chelsea exit with Atletico Madrid transfer

Conor Gallagher has joined Atletico Madrid for around £33million after leaving Chelsea. The England international had less than 12 months to go on his contract at Stamford Bridge and both parties have decided to part ways. Football Flame understands Gallagher turned down three offers from the Blues to extend his contract - with the latest one coming just last week. Atleti and Chelsea agreed a deal last week but the Madrid-based club were waiting on Gallagher's decision. The 24-year-old midfielder told Atleti of his decision on Sunday and flew to Madrid on Monday to complete his medical with Diego Simeone's side. However, his planned switch was delayed significantly when Samu Omorodion's move in the other direction collapsed. Despite concerns that would mean the Gallagher deal was called...
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Milan closing in on Strahinja Pavlovic deal

 Strahinja Pavlovic of Serbia poses for a portrait during the Serbia Portrait session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 Germany on June 02, 2024 in Stara Pazova, Serbia. The gap between Milan and Salzburg for the transfer of Strahinja Pavlovic has narrowed significantly, with only a few million euros separating the two clubs. The two clubs have been in talks for several weeks over a potential transfer, with the Rossoneri having already agreed a contract with the Serbian defender.Calciomercato report that despite the positive steps, caution is advised until the paperwork is signed, as unexpected changes can occur in the coming weeks. The towering Serbian defender has rejected a move to Atletico Madrid and is eagerly awaiting a transfer to the Rossoneri.Pavlovic, known for his ...
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Aston Villa confirm £18m signing on five-year contract

 Jaden Philogene of Hull City is celebrating after scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City and Hull City at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, on April 24, 2024. Aston Villa have completed the signing of winger Jaden Philogene from Hull City.Everton and Ipswich Town both had £18m bids accepted for the exciting 22-year-old, who was even sensationally linked to Barcelona, but Villa swooped in to trigger the buy-back clause they inserted in their deal to sell Philogene last summer.Villa also had a 30% sell-on clause with Hull, which reports suggest takes the total cost of this deal down to £13.5m.Philogene becomes the second player to return to Villa this summer, following on from Cameron Archer, and is the seventh new ...
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Mikel Arteta exploits Liverpool decision as Marcus Rashford move floated

Mikel Arteta, Head Coach of Arsenal rects during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Munchen at Emirates Stadium on April 9, 2024 in London, England.Having lost out on the Premier League title, Arsenal's players are now flying out on their holidays.But behind the scenes, the hard work for the summer is just beginning, with the transfer window opening in under a month's time. The Gunners are again expected to be busy as boss Mikel Arteta looks to close the gap on champions Manchester City.He is looking to take advantage of Liverpool's decision to appoint Arne Slot by moving for one of the Dutchman's former Feyenoord players. Elsewhere, Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has been urged to move to the Emirates after being left out the E...
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BBNaija’s Chomzy welcomes baby boy with husband

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child.Henry, who is fondly called Rich Figo, announced the good news on his Instagram page, also disclosed the gender of the child.He described the birth of their baby boy as the best way to start the new month.On his Instagram story, he wrote: “Thank you, Jesus. Issa [it’s a] baby boy. What a best way to start the month. God bless you, my queen. I love you forever, @thechomzy.”Rich Figo added that he has every reason to thank God as He has taken away their sorrows and sadness and has turned into joy.Want to know more about livetscore check out our article“This is the best news and the best way to start this month, it has been an amazing journey with my queen. God has don...
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UAE thrash Yemen as 2026 World Cup qualification bid gathers pace

 Sultan Adil of United Arab Emirates celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the AFC Asian Cup Group C match between Palestine and United Arab Emirates at Al Janoub Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. The UAE emphatically sealed their spot in the third round of World Cup 2026 qualifying and in the process booked a place at the 2027 Asian Cup by thrashing Yemen 3-0 in Dammam on Tuesday night.With a perfect four wins from four, the UAE are certain of a top-two finish in Group H, with back-to-back wins over Yemen following earlier successes against Nepal and Bahrain. And with the process also deciding Asian Cup places, Paulo Bento's team are now assured of a berth at the Saudi-hosted tournament in three years time.The UAE started with purpose in Saudi Arabia – Y...
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Mbappe wants to represent France in Paris Olympics

 Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrates his first goal during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Montpellier HSC (MHSC) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade de la Mosson on March 17, 2024 in Montpellier, France.French captain Kylian Mbappe expressed his willingness to represent his country at the Paris Olympics this summer, although it will be on a collision course with Spanish club Real Madrid which he is estimated to join after his contract with Paris St Germain (PSG) expires in late June.  La Liga giant Real, who have been at the forefront of chasing the World Cup winner, emailed the French Football Federation that they will not release their players for the Games, including Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga whom Mbappe will potentially join.  The Olympic fo...
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Kane to miss England clash with Brazil

 Thomas Tuchel, Head Coach of FC Bayern München looks on next to his player Harry Kane during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match at Bayern's Trainingsground Säbener Strasse on March 04, 2024 in Munich, Germany. England captain Harry Kane and midfielders Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson will miss Saturday’s friendly against Brazil and their absence will offer others a chance to make their mark in the run-up to Euro 2024.Bayern Munich striker Kane travelled back to England last weekend to join up with the national team to be treated for an ankle injury he had suffered in a 5-2 win at Darmstadt on Saturday.Manager Gareth Southgate said: “No Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson or Cole Palmer tomorrow. I”I would say Cole and Hendo have a bett...
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Kane sets league best as Bayern beat Darmstadt

 Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane during the Bundesliga match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Bayern München at Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on March 16, 2024 in Darmstadt, Germany. Harry Kane set a new personal best of 31 league goals in a season as Bayern Munich beat Darmstadt to close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen to seven points.Darmstadt took the lead through Tim Skarke before Jamal Musiala levelled.Kane's diving header put Bayern in front and Musiala dribbled past the Darmstadt defence for his second.Substitute Serge Gnabry and Mathys Tel made it five for Bayern with Oscar Vilhelmsson scoring Darmstadt's second.Despite being bottom of the table, Darmstadt gave Bayern a few s...
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Gavi’s woes after Barcelona vs Napoli sting the heart – report

(L-R) Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona, Pedri Gonzalez of FC Barcelona, Gavi of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Napoli at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona Spain.The aftermath of the latest FC Barcelona victory was nothing but joy in the Montjuic Stadium. Defeating Napoli with a 3-1 scoreline, the home crowd was exuberant, to say the least. As a result, the Barcelona team could not help but join in as well.Jumping together, cheering with the fans, and acknowledging their support, FC Barcelona once again felt like FC Barcelona. Despite being away from the warm embrace of Camp Nou, Barça have still managed to temporarily hold onto their home on top of the magical mountain.Yet, if there was one moment of sadness in the co...
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp issues Darwin Nunez warning ahead of Man City showdown

 Darwin Nunez of Liverpool is embraced by Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool, after being substituted during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between AC Sparta Praha and Liverpool FC at Letna Stadium on March 07, 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool's rivals that in-form forward Darwin Nunez can get even better. The Uruguayan, who starred in Thursday's Europa League win over Sparta Prague, will be one of the Reds' key attacking assets when they host Manchester City in a high-stakes Premier League battle on Sunday.Nunez had to deal with being taken off penalty duties early on in the Czech capital, as Alexis Mac Allister won and took the spot-kick which opened the scoring for Liverpool in a resounding 5-1 win.He brushed that off with...
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Salah scores as Liverpool beat Brentford but Klopp wary of injuries

 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Brentford, England. Mohamed Salah scored on his return from injury as Liverpool beat Brentford to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League.Darwin Nunez put Liverpool ahead with a superb chip before Alexis Mac Allister poked in a second at the Gtech Community Stadium.Salah, back from a hamstring problem sustained on Egypt duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, got on the scoresheet with a crisp finish.Ivan Toney pulled a goal back for Brentford, but Cody Gakpo added the gloss for Liverpool with a late strike.The victory temporarily sent Liverpool five points clear at the summit, b...
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Arsenal lose at Fulham and miss chance to go top

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is challenged by Antonee Robinson of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on December 31, 2023 in London, England.Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League at new year after a disappointing defeat at Fulham.Bukayo Saka put the Gunners ahead inside five minutes but Raul Jimenez equalised on his return from suspension, before Bobby Decordova-Reid scrambled home the winner on the hour.The loss left Arsenal fourth and two points behind leaders Liverpool, who host Newcastle on New Year's Day.Fulham are 13th after ending a run of three straight defeats.Arsenal made the perfect start with a fifth-minute opener following a quick break from the back. Gabriel Martinelli's curling shot from the left was palmed...
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Wolves inflict Christmas misery on Chelsea

 Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea is challenged by Mario Lemina (L) and Nelson Semedo during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 24, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England.Wolves inflicted a fourth defeat in six matches on Chelsea on Sunday, beating the London side 2-1 in the first Christmas Eve Premier League match since 1995.Mauricio Pochettino´s men dominated possession at Molineux but wasted their chances in a captivating game, littered with careless mistakes by the visiting side. Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty put Wolves 2-0 in front but they were made to sweat when Christopher Nkunku pulled one back on his Premier League debut.The defeat means a miserable Christmas for inconsistent Chelsea, who are stuck in 10th place in the Premier L...
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Maddison to miss Euro qualifiers due to injury

James Maddison , Trener Gareth Southgate during Ukraine vs England European EURO 2024 Qualifiers match, in Wroclaw, Poland on September 9, 2023.James Maddison has withdrawn from England's forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia due to an ankle injury, his club Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Friday.The 26-year-old was substituted in first-half stoppage time during Spurs' 4-1 home loss against rivals Chelsea after going to the ground without contact. The game ended Ange Postecoglou's unbeaten start to the season with Spurs.Maddison has three goals and five assists in 11 Premier League appearances since moving to north London from relegated Leicester City in June.He joins a lengthy injury list at Spurs that includes Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, Ivan Perisic, Ben D...
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Real Madrid held by Sevilla in Ramos reunion

 Sergio Ramos of Sevilla FC saludates to Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid during the Spanish league, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on October 21, 2023, in Sevilla, Spain.Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos helped Sevilla earn a point against the team for whom he made 671 appearances over 16 seasons.Ramos, 37, joined boyhood club Sevilla on a free transfer in the summer after two years with Paris St-Germain.His side took the lead through David Alaba's 74th-minute own goal on Saturday but were only ahead for four minutes before Dani Carvajal equalised.Carvajal had earlier cleared an Ivan Rakitic shot off the line.Ramos, a Madrid player from 2005 to 2021, was yellow-carded for a 76th-minute foul but produced...
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Arteta hails ‘exceptional’ Ramsdale after Arsenal beat Brentford

 Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds fans following the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Brentford, England.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Aaron Ramsdale as "exceptional" on his return to the team after the goalkeeper played a pivotal role in Wednesday's 1-0 win at Brentford in the third round of the League Cup.Ramsdale had been Arsenal's first choice in goal since joining in 2021 and played all 38 Premier League games last season, but he was benched for the last three games in favour of David Raya, who arrived on loan from Brentford in August.On Wednesday, Ramsdale made a crucial second-half save from Yoane Wissa and also denied Frank Onyeka late in the contest as Brentford put Arsenal under h...
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Man City agree £77m fee for Leipzig defender Gvardiol

 Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig at Wohninvest Weserstadion on November 12, 2022 in Bremen, Germany.Manchester City have agreed a 90m euro fee (£77m) with RB Leipzig for Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol. The deal does not include add-ons, meaning the £80m Manchester United paid Leicester City for Harry Maguire in 2019 remains the British record for a defender. The 21-year-old has been a key player for Leipzig, playing 87 games since signing from Dynamo Zagreb in 2021. It is expected he will fly to England for a medical later this week.
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