London, Aug 15 (Ians) Chelsea have completed the signing of Ecuador international midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a potential British record fee of 115 million pounds (146 million US dollars).
The initial fee of 100 million pounds, plus 15 million pounds in add-ons, surpasses the 106 million pounds Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez earlier this January. This move continues the club’s significant spending over the past year, reports Xinhua.
Caicedo agreed to an eight-year contract with the South London club, favoring them over Liverpool. Liverpool had a 111 million pounds offer for the midfielder accepted by Brighton on Friday.
“I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team,” said the player on the Chelsea website.
Caicedo becomes Chelsea’s eighth signing of the summer,...
The initial fee of 100 million pounds, plus 15 million pounds in add-ons, surpasses the 106 million pounds Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine international Enzo Fernandez earlier this January. This move continues the club’s significant spending over the past year, reports Xinhua.
Caicedo agreed to an eight-year contract with the South London club, favoring them over Liverpool. Liverpool had a 111 million pounds offer for the midfielder accepted by Brighton on Friday.
“I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team,” said the player on the Chelsea website.
Caicedo becomes Chelsea’s eighth signing of the summer,...
- 8/15/2023
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London, Aug 9 (Ians) Chelsea’s preparation for the new season has suffered a major setback with the news that French international striker Christopher Nkunku has had a knee operation and will be out of action for an “extended period.”
Nkunku, who cost 52 million pounds (66 million US dollars) from Rb Leipzig, suffered the injury playing in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago and the club has now confirmed he will be out of action for a considerable time, reports Xinhua.
“Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period,” the club confirmed in a statement, adding that “the 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation program with the club’s medical department.”
The club now has to decide whether they need to dip back into the transfer market to sign a replacement.
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Nkunku, who cost 52 million pounds (66 million US dollars) from Rb Leipzig, suffered the injury playing in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund in Chicago and the club has now confirmed he will be out of action for a considerable time, reports Xinhua.
“Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period,” the club confirmed in a statement, adding that “the 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation program with the club’s medical department.”
The club now has to decide whether they need to dip back into the transfer market to sign a replacement.
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- 8/9/2023
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London, July 1 (Ians) Chelsea have signed Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson on an eight-year contract from Spanish side Villarreal. The 22-year-old scored 13 goals in 38 appearances for the La Liga side last season, including nine in the final eight league games.
Jackson is the Blues’ second summer signing after securing the services of France striker Christopher Nkunku from Rb Leipzig.
‘We are excited to welcome Nicolas to Chelsea. He is a young player with big potential, as he showcased for Villarreal last season. We believe he is ready for this next step in his career and look forward to him working with our new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, and his Chelsea teammates,” said co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, in a club statement late Friday night.
Born in The Gambia, Jackson spent much of his childhood in Senegal and represents the country at international level. His club career began at Senegal...
Jackson is the Blues’ second summer signing after securing the services of France striker Christopher Nkunku from Rb Leipzig.
‘We are excited to welcome Nicolas to Chelsea. He is a young player with big potential, as he showcased for Villarreal last season. We believe he is ready for this next step in his career and look forward to him working with our new head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, and his Chelsea teammates,” said co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, in a club statement late Friday night.
Born in The Gambia, Jackson spent much of his childhood in Senegal and represents the country at international level. His club career began at Senegal...
- 7/1/2023
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Berlin, June 4 (Ians) Second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Dominik Szaboszlai helped Leipzig defend the German Cup title after seeing off Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the final.
Titleholders Leipzig caught a bright start at sold-out Berlin Olympia stadium and came close with only four minutes played when Timo Werner’s shot from 13 meters tested Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp on Saturday night.
The Eagles needed some time to gain a foothold into the encounter and produced their first clear-cut opportunity in the 17th minute as Kolo Muani rattled the side netting from a tight angle following a fast break.
Frankfurt increased the pressure, but it was Leipzig, who posed more danger in front of the target as Konrad Laimer teed up for Nkunku, whose low shot went just wide in the 42nd minute.
Oliver Glasner’s boys piled on the pressure after the restart but couldn’t do damage to Leipzig’s well-organized defence,...
Titleholders Leipzig caught a bright start at sold-out Berlin Olympia stadium and came close with only four minutes played when Timo Werner’s shot from 13 meters tested Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp on Saturday night.
The Eagles needed some time to gain a foothold into the encounter and produced their first clear-cut opportunity in the 17th minute as Kolo Muani rattled the side netting from a tight angle following a fast break.
Frankfurt increased the pressure, but it was Leipzig, who posed more danger in front of the target as Konrad Laimer teed up for Nkunku, whose low shot went just wide in the 42nd minute.
Oliver Glasner’s boys piled on the pressure after the restart but couldn’t do damage to Leipzig’s well-organized defence,...
- 6/4/2023
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Berlin, May 21 (Ians) Bayern Munich dropped crucial points in the title race after Leipzig came from behind to clinch a stunning 3-1 away victory in the 33rd round.
The Bavarians gained the upper hand from the get-go and dominated possession against passive visitors from Leipzig.
The hosts came close with 18 minutes gone when Thomas Muller tested Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from a central position on Saturday.
Bayern’s efforts paid off seven minutes later when Serge Gnabry made the most of Muller’s good build-up work to break the deadlock from the edge of the box into the near post corner, a Xinhua report said.
Three minutes later, Bayern should have made it two but for all that Jamal Musiala rattled only the outside of the netting from a tight angle.
Leipzig sparked to life at the half-hour mark when Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer had to defuse Dominik Szoboszlai’s...
The Bavarians gained the upper hand from the get-go and dominated possession against passive visitors from Leipzig.
The hosts came close with 18 minutes gone when Thomas Muller tested Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from a central position on Saturday.
Bayern’s efforts paid off seven minutes later when Serge Gnabry made the most of Muller’s good build-up work to break the deadlock from the edge of the box into the near post corner, a Xinhua report said.
Three minutes later, Bayern should have made it two but for all that Jamal Musiala rattled only the outside of the netting from a tight angle.
Leipzig sparked to life at the half-hour mark when Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer had to defuse Dominik Szoboszlai’s...
- 5/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
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Berlin, May 15 (Ians) Leipzig bolstered their chances for a European spot after the Bulls scored twice late in the match to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Werder Bremen, concluding the 32nd round.
Both sides experienced a slow start to the encounter, so spectators had to wait until the 20th minute when Timo Werner unleashed the first threatening shot on target, reports Xinhua.
Werner continued to make an impact as he crossed the ball into the path of Mohamed Simakan, who headed just wide at the half-hour mark.
Dominik Szoboszlai nearly opened the scoring before the break, but his free kick struck the outside of the post.
Werder finally came to life after the restart, with Romano Schmid collecting a loose ball before narrowly missing from a promising position ten minutes into the second half.
Bremen stayed active and tested Leipzig’s defense as Marvin Ducksch capitalized on Mitchell Weiser...
Both sides experienced a slow start to the encounter, so spectators had to wait until the 20th minute when Timo Werner unleashed the first threatening shot on target, reports Xinhua.
Werner continued to make an impact as he crossed the ball into the path of Mohamed Simakan, who headed just wide at the half-hour mark.
Dominik Szoboszlai nearly opened the scoring before the break, but his free kick struck the outside of the post.
Werder finally came to life after the restart, with Romano Schmid collecting a loose ball before narrowly missing from a promising position ten minutes into the second half.
Bremen stayed active and tested Leipzig’s defense as Marvin Ducksch capitalized on Mitchell Weiser...
- 5/15/2023
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Berlin, April 30 (Ians) Ritsu Doan’s goal helped Freiburg cement their fourth place in the table after moving 1-0 past Cologne at the 30th round in Bundesliga.
Cologne took the reins from the starting whistle and came close with 21 minutes played when Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken had to be on guard to defuse Linton Maina’s effort on target, reports Xinhua.
Flekken remained in the thick of things as he tipped Eric Martel’s close-range header around the post with a great reflex two minutes later.
Freiburg showed signs of life at the half-hour mark when Lucas Holer forced Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe into action.
The visitors increased the pressure before the break, but Holer’s long-range effort got palmed away by Schwabe.
Freiburg eventually opened the scoring after the restart as Holer flicked on a corner into the path of Doan, who nodded home with a diving header at...
Cologne took the reins from the starting whistle and came close with 21 minutes played when Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken had to be on guard to defuse Linton Maina’s effort on target, reports Xinhua.
Flekken remained in the thick of things as he tipped Eric Martel’s close-range header around the post with a great reflex two minutes later.
Freiburg showed signs of life at the half-hour mark when Lucas Holer forced Cologne goalkeeper Marvin Schwabe into action.
The visitors increased the pressure before the break, but Holer’s long-range effort got palmed away by Schwabe.
Freiburg eventually opened the scoring after the restart as Holer flicked on a corner into the path of Doan, who nodded home with a diving header at...
- 4/30/2023
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Berlin, April 24 (Ians) Leipzig slipped out of the Bundesliga’s top four as goals from Adam Hlozek and Nadiem Amiri secured Bayer Leverkusen a 2-0 victory in the 29th round.
The Red Bulls assumed control from the start and staged a lively opening period as Kevin Kampl and Josko Gvardiol came close in quick succession, reports Xinhua news agency.
Leipzig dominated possession and attempted some long-range efforts, while Leverkusen defended deep and looked for counterattack opportunities.
The Werkself posed more danger in front of Leipzig’s area as Piero Hincapie’s header rattled the woodwork at the half-hour mark.
Leverkusen eventually scored the opener with 40 minutes gone when Moussa Diaby’s cutback pass allowed Hlozek to finish the job following a fast break.
Leipzig increased the pressure after the restart, but Christopher Nkunku pulled wide from a promising position in the 62nd minute, and goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky palmed away Timo Werner...
The Red Bulls assumed control from the start and staged a lively opening period as Kevin Kampl and Josko Gvardiol came close in quick succession, reports Xinhua news agency.
Leipzig dominated possession and attempted some long-range efforts, while Leverkusen defended deep and looked for counterattack opportunities.
The Werkself posed more danger in front of Leipzig’s area as Piero Hincapie’s header rattled the woodwork at the half-hour mark.
Leverkusen eventually scored the opener with 40 minutes gone when Moussa Diaby’s cutback pass allowed Hlozek to finish the job following a fast break.
Leipzig increased the pressure after the restart, but Christopher Nkunku pulled wide from a promising position in the 62nd minute, and goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky palmed away Timo Werner...
- 4/24/2023
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Berlin, March 4 (Ians) First-half goals from Marco Reus and Emre Can helped Borussia Dortmund go top of Bundesliga after moving 2-1 past resilient Leipzig at the curtain raiser of the 23rd round.
Leipzig caught the better start on the road and came close with five minutes played when Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a hammer from long range before Christopher Nkunku pulled wide from a promising position two minutes later, reports Xinhua news agency.
The hosts thought they had opened the scoring out of the blue, but Julian Brandt’s goal was ruled offside by the video assistant referee in the 15th minute.
Dortmund eventually broke the deadlock five minutes later as Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich fouled Reus inside the box. The Germany veteran stepped up and converted the subsequent penalty to open the scoring in the 21st minute.
Leipzig had the chance to level the score at the half-hour mark but...
Leipzig caught the better start on the road and came close with five minutes played when Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a hammer from long range before Christopher Nkunku pulled wide from a promising position two minutes later, reports Xinhua news agency.
The hosts thought they had opened the scoring out of the blue, but Julian Brandt’s goal was ruled offside by the video assistant referee in the 15th minute.
Dortmund eventually broke the deadlock five minutes later as Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich fouled Reus inside the box. The Germany veteran stepped up and converted the subsequent penalty to open the scoring in the 21st minute.
Leipzig had the chance to level the score at the half-hour mark but...
- 3/4/2023
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On Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, a brace from Kylian Mbappe and a record-breaking goal from Olivier Giroud helped Didier Deschamps’ team’s cause.
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski managed to get a consolation strike in injury stoppage time from the penalty spot.
Giroud (44th minute) scored just before half-time to open the door, and Mbappe (74 and 90’+1) marched through it with two scorchers in the second half. Lewandowski (90+9) scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time to salvage some pride.
Poland, in the knockout stage for the first time since 1986 and looking for a first quarterfinal appearance since 1982, was the better team in the first half but could not convert their chances in the first while France managed to latch on to the chance to score with a minute left for the first half.
France’s goal-scoring move started with Dayot Upamecano, who gave the ball to Mbappe, 25 yards out in the inside-left channel.
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski managed to get a consolation strike in injury stoppage time from the penalty spot.
Giroud (44th minute) scored just before half-time to open the door, and Mbappe (74 and 90’+1) marched through it with two scorchers in the second half. Lewandowski (90+9) scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time to salvage some pride.
Poland, in the knockout stage for the first time since 1986 and looking for a first quarterfinal appearance since 1982, was the better team in the first half but could not convert their chances in the first while France managed to latch on to the chance to score with a minute left for the first half.
France’s goal-scoring move started with Dayot Upamecano, who gave the ball to Mbappe, 25 yards out in the inside-left channel.
- 12/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Doha (Qatar), Nov 25 (Ians) France striker Olivier Giroud is likely to be the centre of attention when France face Denmark in a Group D match on Saturday looking to book their passage into the tournament’s last 16.
Giroud now has 51 goals for his country and another will see him overtake Thierry Henry as France’s all-time top scorer.
The big striker scored twice as France kicked off their World Cup title defense with a comfortable 4-1 win against Australia, becoming the first reigning champions to begin the following tournament with a win since Brazil in 2006.
That win, coupled with the 0-0 draw between Denmark and Tunisia, means another French triumph in Stadium 974 will see them into the next round.
The Australia game saw another addition to France’s long injury list, with Lucas Hernandez suffering a season-ending cruciate ligament injury in the opening minutes.
Lucas joins an injury list containing Karim Benzema,...
Giroud now has 51 goals for his country and another will see him overtake Thierry Henry as France’s all-time top scorer.
The big striker scored twice as France kicked off their World Cup title defense with a comfortable 4-1 win against Australia, becoming the first reigning champions to begin the following tournament with a win since Brazil in 2006.
That win, coupled with the 0-0 draw between Denmark and Tunisia, means another French triumph in Stadium 974 will see them into the next round.
The Australia game saw another addition to France’s long injury list, with Lucas Hernandez suffering a season-ending cruciate ligament injury in the opening minutes.
Lucas joins an injury list containing Karim Benzema,...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Doha, Nov 20 (Ians) France national team coach Didier Deschamps has expressed his sympathy for veteran striker Karim Benzema, who has been forced out of the World Cup after tearing a muscle in his left thigh on Saturday.
The 34-year-old Ballon D’Or winner, who didn’t form part of the triumphant French squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, flew back to Madrid on Sunday morning after a scan confirmed the extent of the injury, meaning his last chance of playing in the finals has now vanished, reports Xinhua.
“I am extremely sad for Karim who had made this World Cup a major objective,” said Deschamps, who tried to remain upbeat.
“Despite this new blow for the French team, I have full confidence in my group. We will do everything to meet the huge challenge that awaits us,” he said.
France has been hit badly by injuries in the run-up to Qatar,...
The 34-year-old Ballon D’Or winner, who didn’t form part of the triumphant French squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, flew back to Madrid on Sunday morning after a scan confirmed the extent of the injury, meaning his last chance of playing in the finals has now vanished, reports Xinhua.
“I am extremely sad for Karim who had made this World Cup a major objective,” said Deschamps, who tried to remain upbeat.
“Despite this new blow for the French team, I have full confidence in my group. We will do everything to meet the huge challenge that awaits us,” he said.
France has been hit badly by injuries in the run-up to Qatar,...
- 11/20/2022
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Paris, Nov 16 (Ians) Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani has been called up by the French team for the Qatar World Cup on Wednesday, following the unexpected knee injury of Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku a day before.
“The FIFA Medical Committee has endorsed the withdrawal of Christopher Nkunku due to injury,” the French Football Federation (Fff) said in a statement. “The national coach has decided to call on Randal Kolo Muani.”
The 25-year-old Nkunku injured his left knee during training on Tuesday when he collided with Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
Nkunku is the latest on a list of high-profile absentees for defending champions France, which includes midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante and defender Presnel Kimpembe, reports Xinhua.
The lethal striker has scored 12 goals in 15 appearances for Leipzig in Bundesliga this season, sitting at the top of the league scorer list.
The 23-year-old Kolo Muani is currently in Japan with his Frankfurt club,...
“The FIFA Medical Committee has endorsed the withdrawal of Christopher Nkunku due to injury,” the French Football Federation (Fff) said in a statement. “The national coach has decided to call on Randal Kolo Muani.”
The 25-year-old Nkunku injured his left knee during training on Tuesday when he collided with Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
Nkunku is the latest on a list of high-profile absentees for defending champions France, which includes midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante and defender Presnel Kimpembe, reports Xinhua.
The lethal striker has scored 12 goals in 15 appearances for Leipzig in Bundesliga this season, sitting at the top of the league scorer list.
The 23-year-old Kolo Muani is currently in Japan with his Frankfurt club,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Paris, Nov 16 (Ians) Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the Qatar World Cup after the French forward suffered a knee injury in training on Tuesday, the French Football Federation confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old left Tuesday’s training after suffering a knee injury, to be replaced on the team by Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
The Rb Leipzig star took a knock in a challenge with Eduardo Camavinga during the training and he had to be helped off the field ahead of the reigning champions France’s opening game against Australia on November 22.
It was later confirmed Nkunku will not travel to Qatar after tests revealed he had sprained his left knee.
In a statement, the French Football Federation (Fff) confirmed that Rb Leipzig’s Nkunku left the French team’s training session on Tuesday due to an injury to his left knee.
After a radiological exam,...
The 25-year-old left Tuesday’s training after suffering a knee injury, to be replaced on the team by Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
The Rb Leipzig star took a knock in a challenge with Eduardo Camavinga during the training and he had to be helped off the field ahead of the reigning champions France’s opening game against Australia on November 22.
It was later confirmed Nkunku will not travel to Qatar after tests revealed he had sprained his left knee.
In a statement, the French Football Federation (Fff) confirmed that Rb Leipzig’s Nkunku left the French team’s training session on Tuesday due to an injury to his left knee.
After a radiological exam,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Nov 8 (Ians) Bayern Munich chairman Oliver Kahn might have hit the nail on the head expressing his view on the latest UEFA Champions League draw. “Hard to say in what condition we will be at that time,” the former German international said after Paris Saint-Germain were drawn as the Bavarians’ opponents.
Kahn’s thoughts might not only apply to the 2020 treble winners but to the three remaining German clubs.
Along with Bayern’s tricky tie against the team of superstars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, Borussia Dortmund, Rb Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt also face challenging assignments, reports Xinhua.
Leipzig cross swords with Manchester City and their Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland, while Dortmund will face former players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic when they take on Chelsea.
Frankfurt, as one of the campaign’s knockout stage surprises, will face a stern test against Serie A leaders Napoli.
Kahn’s thoughts might not only apply to the 2020 treble winners but to the three remaining German clubs.
Along with Bayern’s tricky tie against the team of superstars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, Borussia Dortmund, Rb Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt also face challenging assignments, reports Xinhua.
Leipzig cross swords with Manchester City and their Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland, while Dortmund will face former players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic when they take on Chelsea.
Frankfurt, as one of the campaign’s knockout stage surprises, will face a stern test against Serie A leaders Napoli.
- 11/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Nov 6 (Ians) Bayern Munich climbed atop the Bundesliga standings on Saturday after three first-half goals paved the way for a 3-2 win over Hertha Berlin in the 13th round.
Hertha started brightly on home soil, but clinical Bayern Munich broke the deadlock with its first chance in the 12th minute when Sadio Mane dispossessed Suat Serdar before setting up for Jamal Musial, who made no mistake and drilled the ball from ten meters into the top left corner.
Bayern pushed forward as Mane forced Hertha goalkeeper Oliver Christensen into action following a combination in the 24th minute.
Berlin suddenly had the chance to level the score, but Bayern custodian Manuel Neuer was equal to the chances of Davie Selke and Marco Richter at the half-hour mark.
Bayern added two goals in quick succession as in-form striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting wrapped up his brace within one minute, establishing a 3-0 lead in the 38th minute,...
Hertha started brightly on home soil, but clinical Bayern Munich broke the deadlock with its first chance in the 12th minute when Sadio Mane dispossessed Suat Serdar before setting up for Jamal Musial, who made no mistake and drilled the ball from ten meters into the top left corner.
Bayern pushed forward as Mane forced Hertha goalkeeper Oliver Christensen into action following a combination in the 24th minute.
Berlin suddenly had the chance to level the score, but Bayern custodian Manuel Neuer was equal to the chances of Davie Selke and Marco Richter at the half-hour mark.
Bayern added two goals in quick succession as in-form striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting wrapped up his brace within one minute, establishing a 3-0 lead in the 38th minute,...
- 11/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Madrid, Nov 3 (Ians) AC Milan reached the Champions League knock-out stage for the first time in nine years on Wednesday with a 4-0 victory over Salzburg, while Rb Leipzig also qualified by thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk.
Paris Saint-Germain will be the team group winners want to avoid in Monday’s last-16 draw after missing out on top spot in Group H despite a 2-1 win at Juventus, as Benfica hammered Maccabi Haifa 6-1 to snatch first place on total away goals.
Manchester City teenager Rico Lewis marked his first senior start with his maiden goal for the club as City came from behind to complete its commanding Champions League group stage with a 3-1 defeat of Sevilla on Wednesday.
With the prolific Erling Haaland absent again, Argentine striker Julian Alvarez and Riyad Mahrez also impressed as it got on the scoresheet but the night belonged to Lewis.
City were already confirmed...
Paris Saint-Germain will be the team group winners want to avoid in Monday’s last-16 draw after missing out on top spot in Group H despite a 2-1 win at Juventus, as Benfica hammered Maccabi Haifa 6-1 to snatch first place on total away goals.
Manchester City teenager Rico Lewis marked his first senior start with his maiden goal for the club as City came from behind to complete its commanding Champions League group stage with a 3-1 defeat of Sevilla on Wednesday.
With the prolific Erling Haaland absent again, Argentine striker Julian Alvarez and Riyad Mahrez also impressed as it got on the scoresheet but the night belonged to Lewis.
City were already confirmed...
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Warsaw, Nov 3 (Ians) Rb Leipzig advanced into the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after beating Shakhtar Donetsk 4-0 on the road here on Wednesday.
Marco Rose’s side finished second in Group F with 12 points, just behind Real Madrid, while the Ukrainian outfit finished third and will drop into the UEFA Europa League.
The visitors needed just 10 minutes to take the lead when Timo Werner’s shot was saved by Anatoliy Trubin, but Christopher Nkunku was in the right place to put the ball into the net, reports Xinhua.
Five minutes after the break, Rb Leipzig doubled the lead. Mohamed Simakan’s header seemed to be ineffective, but Andre Silva found the ball at the back post and tapped in from close range.
In the 62nd minute, Dominik Szoboszlai made it 3-0 as he collected a great pass from Nkunku to round the goalkeeper and fire the ball into the unguarded net.
Marco Rose’s side finished second in Group F with 12 points, just behind Real Madrid, while the Ukrainian outfit finished third and will drop into the UEFA Europa League.
The visitors needed just 10 minutes to take the lead when Timo Werner’s shot was saved by Anatoliy Trubin, but Christopher Nkunku was in the right place to put the ball into the net, reports Xinhua.
Five minutes after the break, Rb Leipzig doubled the lead. Mohamed Simakan’s header seemed to be ineffective, but Andre Silva found the ball at the back post and tapped in from close range.
In the 62nd minute, Dominik Szoboszlai made it 3-0 as he collected a great pass from Nkunku to round the goalkeeper and fire the ball into the unguarded net.
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Oct 26 (Ians) Rb Leipzig consolidated the second spot in UEFA Champions League Group F after stunning Real Madrid 3-2 on Matchday 5 on Tuesday evening with goals from Josko Gvardiol, Christopher Nkunku and Timo Werner.
Real grabbed a bright start on the road as Aurelien Tchouameni headed the side netting following a free kick with five minutes played. However, the opener was scored at the other end, as Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois parried Andre Silva’s attempt into the path of Gvardiol, who nodded home the rebound from close range in the 13th minute.
Nkunku had the chance to double the lead moments later, but the Frenchman couldn’t find the open goal from tight angle.
Nkunku atoned for his error in the 18th minute, when he drilled a loose ball from inside the box into the roof of the net to make it 2-0 following a corner.
Real showed...
Real grabbed a bright start on the road as Aurelien Tchouameni headed the side netting following a free kick with five minutes played. However, the opener was scored at the other end, as Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois parried Andre Silva’s attempt into the path of Gvardiol, who nodded home the rebound from close range in the 13th minute.
Nkunku had the chance to double the lead moments later, but the Frenchman couldn’t find the open goal from tight angle.
Nkunku atoned for his error in the 18th minute, when he drilled a loose ball from inside the box into the roof of the net to make it 2-0 following a corner.
Real showed...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Oct 9 (Ians) Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead after Anthony Modeste’s last-gasp equaliser snatched a two-all draw on home soil in the ninth round of Bundesliga on Saturday.
Both sides staged a rough first half with many fouls which disrupted the flow of the game hence goalscoring opportunities were at a premium.
The spectators had to wait until the half-hour mark to witness the first chances of the game as Raphael Guerreiro’s dangerous shot forced Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer into action.
Bayern however opened the scoring out of the blue moments later, as Jamal Musiala had all time and space to tee up for Leon Goretzka, who beat custodian Alexander Meyer with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner, reports Xinhua. Dortmund had the chance to make it 1-1 in the 36th minute but Donyell Malen couldn’t beat Neuer in a one-on-one.
Both sides staged a rough first half with many fouls which disrupted the flow of the game hence goalscoring opportunities were at a premium.
The spectators had to wait until the half-hour mark to witness the first chances of the game as Raphael Guerreiro’s dangerous shot forced Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer into action.
Bayern however opened the scoring out of the blue moments later, as Jamal Musiala had all time and space to tee up for Leon Goretzka, who beat custodian Alexander Meyer with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner, reports Xinhua. Dortmund had the chance to make it 1-1 in the 36th minute but Donyell Malen couldn’t beat Neuer in a one-on-one.
- 10/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin (Germany), Oct 6 (Ians) Andre Silva’s second-half brace helped Rb Leipzig take their first points in UEFA Champions League Group F after seeing off Celtic 3-1.
The Red Bulls staged a lively opening period on home soil as Christopher Nkunku pulled wide from a promising position with only two minutes gone on Wednesday.
Leipzig had to make some early changes as goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi suffered a knee injury after a return pass and had to be taken off.
The hosts thought they had broken the deadlock in the 18th minute, but Nkunku’s goal was ruled offside by Var.
Celtic responded well as Leipzig’s backup goalie Janis Blaswich had to be on guard to deny Kyogo Furuhashi in the 24th minute before the Japan international missed the target two minutes later.
Just when Celtic were about to take over, Leipzig broke the deadlock in the 27th minute through Nkunku,...
The Red Bulls staged a lively opening period on home soil as Christopher Nkunku pulled wide from a promising position with only two minutes gone on Wednesday.
Leipzig had to make some early changes as goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi suffered a knee injury after a return pass and had to be taken off.
The hosts thought they had broken the deadlock in the 18th minute, but Nkunku’s goal was ruled offside by Var.
Celtic responded well as Leipzig’s backup goalie Janis Blaswich had to be on guard to deny Kyogo Furuhashi in the 24th minute before the Japan international missed the target two minutes later.
Just when Celtic were about to take over, Leipzig broke the deadlock in the 27th minute through Nkunku,...
- 10/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid (Spain), Sep 15 (Ians) Real Madrid scored two late goals to beat Rb Leipzig 2-0 to maintain their 100 percent start to their UEFA Champions League defense.
Fede Valverde continued his excellent recent run of form to put Madrid ahead ten minutes from the end of what had been an even game on Wednesday night.
The Uruguayan opened the scoring with a left-foot strike after receiving a diagonal pass from Vinicius Jr., before cutting inside and shooting into the bottom corner of the net.
Marco Asensio took advantage of a rare opportunity this season when he netted Madrid’s second goal in injury time, taking a pass from Toni Kroos on the left of the pitch before smashing the ball home.
The two goals decided a close game in which Leipzig had the best chances in the first half, with Christopher Nkunku twice denied by excellent saves by Thibaut Courtois and...
Fede Valverde continued his excellent recent run of form to put Madrid ahead ten minutes from the end of what had been an even game on Wednesday night.
The Uruguayan opened the scoring with a left-foot strike after receiving a diagonal pass from Vinicius Jr., before cutting inside and shooting into the bottom corner of the net.
Marco Asensio took advantage of a rare opportunity this season when he netted Madrid’s second goal in injury time, taking a pass from Toni Kroos on the left of the pitch before smashing the ball home.
The two goals decided a close game in which Leipzig had the best chances in the first half, with Christopher Nkunku twice denied by excellent saves by Thibaut Courtois and...
- 9/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin (Germany), Sep 5 (Ians) Ahead of their Champions League group opener against Fc Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday evening, German club Rb Leipzig remain a puzzle unto themselves.
Despite a well-equipped squad designed to achieve success on all stages, the mood around the 2022 German Cup winner at present seems far from enthusiastic.
While the debate about suitable tactics, a new sporting director and unfulfilled expectations hamper a smooth start to the season, the Champions League is providing the chance for under-fire coach Domenico Tedesco to set a turning point.
The 36-year-old finds himself trapped between last season’s successful approach of a solid ball-possession style and a team, tailor-made to play courageous attacking football.
While the Bulls management reinforced the team by signing German internationals such as Timo Werner (Chelsea) and David Raum (Hoffenheim), things don’t fit together yet.
Only five points out of five Bundesliga games are causing pressure...
Despite a well-equipped squad designed to achieve success on all stages, the mood around the 2022 German Cup winner at present seems far from enthusiastic.
While the debate about suitable tactics, a new sporting director and unfulfilled expectations hamper a smooth start to the season, the Champions League is providing the chance for under-fire coach Domenico Tedesco to set a turning point.
The 36-year-old finds himself trapped between last season’s successful approach of a solid ball-possession style and a team, tailor-made to play courageous attacking football.
While the Bulls management reinforced the team by signing German internationals such as Timo Werner (Chelsea) and David Raum (Hoffenheim), things don’t fit together yet.
Only five points out of five Bundesliga games are causing pressure...
- 9/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Paris, Aug 13 (Ians) Karim Benzema was among the 30-man list of nominees for the 2022 Ballon d’Or award, which was announced by France Football on Friday, while seven-time winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the list for the first time since 2006.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
- 8/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Paris, Aug 13 (Ians) Karim Benzema was among the 30-man list of nominees for the 2022 Ballon d’Or award, which was announced by France Football on Friday, while seven-time winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the list for the first time since 2006.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
Messi’s arch-rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronald was included, as well as Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, French forward Kylian Mbappe, and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
However, another Psg star Neymar also missed out on the nomination which meant that Mbappe will be the sole player on the list coming from French Ligue 1, reports Xinhua. Messi, who won the title last year, had been nominated 15 times in a row since 2006 (except for in 2020 when the award was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic). The 35-year-old didn’t meet his own lofty standards in his first season at Psg, following his shocking move from Barcelona to the French capital last summer.
- 8/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 3 (Ians) Rb Leipzig showed no mercy to second division Hannover after a 4-0 victory courtesy of Christopher Nkunku’s first-half brace in the German Cup quarter-finals. Leipzig needed time to gain a foothold into the clash as Hannover’s well-positioned defence gave the Bulls a hard time in the opening stages. Hannover then tried […]...
- 3/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Leipzig, March 4 (Ians) Leipzig secured a berth for themselves in the German Cup semi-finals after recording a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.
The Wolves squandered a penalty through top striker Wout Weghorst while Leipzig staged a well-positioned defence and a clinical chance conversion over 90 minutes on Wednesday, Xinhua news reports.
Leipzig got off to a bright start on home soil as Christopher Nkunku's header on target from a sharp angle forced Koen Casteels into a diving save with 12 minutes played.
The hosts continued powerfully and should have broken the deadlock six minutes later, but Justin Kluivert wasn't able to slot home from very close range.
Wolfsburg then had the golden chance to open the scoring out of the blue as Nkunku fouled Kevin Mbabu inside the box. Weghost stepped up but slipped as he shot to pull the subsequent penalty over the target in the 26th minute.
The visitors from...
The Wolves squandered a penalty through top striker Wout Weghorst while Leipzig staged a well-positioned defence and a clinical chance conversion over 90 minutes on Wednesday, Xinhua news reports.
Leipzig got off to a bright start on home soil as Christopher Nkunku's header on target from a sharp angle forced Koen Casteels into a diving save with 12 minutes played.
The hosts continued powerfully and should have broken the deadlock six minutes later, but Justin Kluivert wasn't able to slot home from very close range.
Wolfsburg then had the golden chance to open the scoring out of the blue as Nkunku fouled Kevin Mbabu inside the box. Weghost stepped up but slipped as he shot to pull the subsequent penalty over the target in the 26th minute.
The visitors from...
- 3/4/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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