Berlin, Aug 13 (Ians) Leipzig secured their third club title after beating hosts Bayern Munich 3-0 courtesy of Dani Olmo’s hat trick at the 2023 Supercup.
The Red Bulls caught a fairy tale start on the road as Olmo broke the deadlock with only three minutes played when he tapped home a low cross from a central position inside the box, reports Xinhua.
Bayern responded well but neither Serge Gnabry nor Mathys Tel could beat Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from promising positions.
The hosts kept it going and were unlucky at the half-hour mark as Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan almost scored an own goal with a miscued clearance.
Clinical Leipzig doubled their lead and stunned Bayern out of thin air as Timo Werner’s through ball allowed Olmo to beat Bayern custodian Sven Ulreich from close range just before the break.
Bayern came out with their guns blazing after the restart,...
The Red Bulls caught a fairy tale start on the road as Olmo broke the deadlock with only three minutes played when he tapped home a low cross from a central position inside the box, reports Xinhua.
Bayern responded well but neither Serge Gnabry nor Mathys Tel could beat Leipzig goalkeeper Janis Blaswich from promising positions.
The hosts kept it going and were unlucky at the half-hour mark as Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan almost scored an own goal with a miscued clearance.
Clinical Leipzig doubled their lead and stunned Bayern out of thin air as Timo Werner’s through ball allowed Olmo to beat Bayern custodian Sven Ulreich from close range just before the break.
Bayern came out with their guns blazing after the restart,...
- 8/13/2023
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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 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 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, April 16 (Ians) Borussia Dortmund squandered a 2-0 lead against ten-men Stuttgart after Silas Katompa Mvumpa snatched a 3-3 draw on home soil in the dying seconds of the game at the Bundesliga 28th round.
Both sides staged a lively opening with chances at both ends as Joshua Vagnoman wasted the presentable opportunity from close range with five minutes played before Stuttgart goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow defused the efforts from Sebastien Haller and Julian Brandt in quick succession, reports Xinhua.
Dortmund eventually overcame Bredlow in the 26th minute when Donyell Malen’s good build-up work allowed Haller to slot home from five meters into the roof of the net.
Stuttgart responded well but Serhou Guirassy couldn’t beat Dortmund custodian Gregor Kobel from promising position while unmarked Wataru Endo pulled wide with all time and space moments later.
The Bvb remained clinical in front of the target and made it two...
Both sides staged a lively opening with chances at both ends as Joshua Vagnoman wasted the presentable opportunity from close range with five minutes played before Stuttgart goalkeeper Fabian Bredlow defused the efforts from Sebastien Haller and Julian Brandt in quick succession, reports Xinhua.
Dortmund eventually overcame Bredlow in the 26th minute when Donyell Malen’s good build-up work allowed Haller to slot home from five meters into the roof of the net.
Stuttgart responded well but Serhou Guirassy couldn’t beat Dortmund custodian Gregor Kobel from promising position while unmarked Wataru Endo pulled wide with all time and space moments later.
The Bvb remained clinical in front of the target and made it two...
- 4/16/2023
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Berlin, March 29 (Ians) Two quick first-half goals paved the way for Belgium’s first win over Germany since 1954 following a 3-2 away victory.
The Red Devils took the reins from the start and made a perfect start on the road as Kevin De Bruyne’s through ball sent Yannick Carrasco, who finished the job with the opener into the roof of the net with six minutes played on Tuesday night.
De Bruyne remained in the thick of things and kept Germany’s defense busy as Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead courtesy of De Bruyne’s defense-splitting pass three minutes later.
Germany couldn’t keep Belgium at bay and were lucky in the 19th minute when Dodi Lukebakio failed to make it 3-0 after missing the target with only goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to beat.
Amadou Onana should have scored two minutes later, but the midfielder could only rattle the woodwork from close range.
The Red Devils took the reins from the start and made a perfect start on the road as Kevin De Bruyne’s through ball sent Yannick Carrasco, who finished the job with the opener into the roof of the net with six minutes played on Tuesday night.
De Bruyne remained in the thick of things and kept Germany’s defense busy as Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead courtesy of De Bruyne’s defense-splitting pass three minutes later.
Germany couldn’t keep Belgium at bay and were lucky in the 19th minute when Dodi Lukebakio failed to make it 3-0 after missing the target with only goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to beat.
Amadou Onana should have scored two minutes later, but the midfielder could only rattle the woodwork from close range.
- 3/29/2023
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Berlin (Germany), March 26 (Ians) Niclas Fullkrug’s brace helped Germany cruise 2-0 past Peru in Mainz following the first friendly in 2023 on Saturday.
The Germans took the reins from the get-go and came close with 11 minutes gone as Peru’s goalkeeper Pedro Gallese had to palm away Fullkrug’s dangerous header.
Gallese was hapless moments later though as Fullkrug slotted home Kai Havertz’s good build-up work, reports news agency Xinhua.
Peru’s goalkeeper remained busy but was on guard in quick succession as neither Timo Werner nor Fullkrug was able to beat Gallese from promising positions with 20 minutes played.
The hosts controlled possession and made it 2-0 at the half-hour mark after Marius Wolf raced down the right wing before squaring into the path of Fullkrug, who secured his brace this match and his fifth goal in as many appearances for Germany.
Fullkrug posed a lot of danger in...
The Germans took the reins from the get-go and came close with 11 minutes gone as Peru’s goalkeeper Pedro Gallese had to palm away Fullkrug’s dangerous header.
Gallese was hapless moments later though as Fullkrug slotted home Kai Havertz’s good build-up work, reports news agency Xinhua.
Peru’s goalkeeper remained busy but was on guard in quick succession as neither Timo Werner nor Fullkrug was able to beat Gallese from promising positions with 20 minutes played.
The hosts controlled possession and made it 2-0 at the half-hour mark after Marius Wolf raced down the right wing before squaring into the path of Fullkrug, who secured his brace this match and his fifth goal in as many appearances for Germany.
Fullkrug posed a lot of danger in...
- 3/26/2023
- by News Bureau
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In total, 32 countries will compete for the coveted trophy that symbolises supremacy in the sport called "The Beautiful Game" by legendary stars like Pele and numerous fans around the globe. As the clock ticks down for the kick-off, everybody is thinking about which teams are favourites to go all the way and which will be the dark horse and cause a few surprises in the mega-event.
Defending champions France, after emerging victorious in 2018, will be again among the favourites, but many nations have their sights set on lifting the trophy on December 18.
Here’s a look at the top contenders for the title:
Brazil: The South American powerhouse is the eternal favourite at the football World Cup. The five-time winners currently boast strength in depth — with the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Alisson at their disposal. However, they have not savoured World Cup glory since 2002.
The Neymar-led side will...
Defending champions France, after emerging victorious in 2018, will be again among the favourites, but many nations have their sights set on lifting the trophy on December 18.
Here’s a look at the top contenders for the title:
Brazil: The South American powerhouse is the eternal favourite at the football World Cup. The five-time winners currently boast strength in depth — with the likes of Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Alisson at their disposal. However, they have not savoured World Cup glory since 2002.
The Neymar-led side will...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, Nov 3 (Ians) Germany forward Timo Werner has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering an ankle injury, his club Rb Leipzig confirmed on Thursday
The 26-year-old was withdrawn after 19 minutes of Rb Leipzig’s 4-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
“Timo Werner suffered an ankle injury last night in the win over Shakhtar Donetsk. Scans today in Leipzig showed that he has unfortunately torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle and will therefore be out for the rest of 2022,” the German football club said in a tweet.
The former Chelsea striker, who has returned to form this term, has scored 24 goals in 55 appearances for Germany. Werner was part of the German squad at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.
Germany’s first World Cup match is against Japan on November 23.
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The 26-year-old was withdrawn after 19 minutes of Rb Leipzig’s 4-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.
“Timo Werner suffered an ankle injury last night in the win over Shakhtar Donetsk. Scans today in Leipzig showed that he has unfortunately torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle and will therefore be out for the rest of 2022,” the German football club said in a tweet.
The former Chelsea striker, who has returned to form this term, has scored 24 goals in 55 appearances for Germany. Werner was part of the German squad at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.
Germany’s first World Cup match is against Japan on November 23.
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- 11/3/2022
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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
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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
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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
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Berlin, Sep 11 (Ians) Leipzig’s new coach Marco Rose led the “Red Bulls” back on the winning track after snatching a 3-0 victory over his former club Borussia Dortmund on his debut, while Bayern Munich recorded their third straight draw in the sixth round of Bundesliga on Saturday.
Leipzig started brightly in front of the home crowd and broke the deadlock with only six minutes played when Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner kick found Willi Orban, who nodded home into the top right corner.
The hosts remained active and had an excellent chance to make it two moments later, but Szoboszlai couldn’t beat Dortmund’s goalkeeper Alexander Meyer, reports Xinhua. Dortmund didn’t gain a foothold into the encounter. In contrast, Leipzig continued on the front foot as Szoboszlai’s effort got blocked in the last nick of time before Timo Werner pulled wide from a promising position in the 44th minute.
Leipzig started brightly in front of the home crowd and broke the deadlock with only six minutes played when Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner kick found Willi Orban, who nodded home into the top right corner.
The hosts remained active and had an excellent chance to make it two moments later, but Szoboszlai couldn’t beat Dortmund’s goalkeeper Alexander Meyer, reports Xinhua. Dortmund didn’t gain a foothold into the encounter. In contrast, Leipzig continued on the front foot as Szoboszlai’s effort got blocked in the last nick of time before Timo Werner pulled wide from a promising position in the 44th minute.
- 9/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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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
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London, Aug 9 (Ians) Striker Timo Werner is returning to Rb Leipzig from Premier League side Chelsea with a four-year contract until 2026, the German club announced on Tuesday. The forward is heading back to the club where he enjoyed four successful years before moving to west London, departing Stamford Bridge for his homeland as […]...
- 8/9/2022
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London, April 18 (Ians) Chelsea will play Liverpool in the Fa Cup final after a deserved 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday night. Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s impressive 65th minute shot, which took a slight deflection on its way to goal, and Mason Mount’s effort following a pass from Timo Werner with 15 minutes left to […]...
- 4/18/2022
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London, April 10 (Ians) Chelsea recovered from painful home defeats against Brentford and Real Madrid with a 6-0 win away to Southampton. Thomas Tuchel’s men looked like a team with something to prove and led 2-0 after the 16th minute with goals from Marcos Alonso and Mason Mount late on Saturday. Timo Werner made it […]...
- 4/10/2022
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London, Jan 4 (Ians) Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur will go into their semi-final clash in the League Cup (Carabao Cup) on Wednesday with injury worries for both of them. Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel informed on Tuesday that Trevoh Chalobah will miss the semi-final against Tottenham through injury but Timo Werner could make his return. The […]...
- 1/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Porto, May 30 (Ians) Kai Havertz's goal earned Chelsea a second Champions League crown nine years after their first with a deserved 1-0 final victory over domestic rivals Manchester City in Porto.
On Saturday, thousands of Chelsea fans were in the crowd of 14,110 to see their team lift the trophy in the Dragao Stadium as the final had been moved from Istanbul, with Portugal operating under less severe coronavirus restrictions.
Havertz sparked the celebrations with his 42nd minute goal, created by a super pass from Mason Mount, which split the defence and allowed the 21-year-old German to escape keeper Ederson and tap home, reports dpa news agency.
City won the domestic championship by a distance but lost to Chelsea both in the league and Fa Cup as Blues manager Thomas Tuchel completed a whirlwind story of success since taking over from Frank Lampard in January.
Defeat in their first Champions...
On Saturday, thousands of Chelsea fans were in the crowd of 14,110 to see their team lift the trophy in the Dragao Stadium as the final had been moved from Istanbul, with Portugal operating under less severe coronavirus restrictions.
Havertz sparked the celebrations with his 42nd minute goal, created by a super pass from Mason Mount, which split the defence and allowed the 21-year-old German to escape keeper Ederson and tap home, reports dpa news agency.
City won the domestic championship by a distance but lost to Chelsea both in the league and Fa Cup as Blues manager Thomas Tuchel completed a whirlwind story of success since taking over from Frank Lampard in January.
Defeat in their first Champions...
- 5/30/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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London, May 16 (Ians) Youri Tielemans scored a wonder goal and the video assistant referee (Var) then came to the rescue as Leicester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win a first Fa Cup title in their 137-year club history.
Tielemans fired into the top left corner from some 25 metres in the 63rd minute in front of a crowd of around 21,000 fans, allowed into the famed arena as coronavirus restrictions are being eased in England, Dpa reports.
But victory was not theirs until an 89th-minute equalizer from Chelsea was nullified by Var because Ben Chilwell was deemed offside by the smallest of margins in the build-up.
It was Leicester's first Fa Cup trophy after four lost finals in the past, the last one 52 years ago in 1969, and their second major title after a sensational Premier League success in 2016. They also have three League Cup crowns.
Captain Kasper Schmeichel also made key saves...
Tielemans fired into the top left corner from some 25 metres in the 63rd minute in front of a crowd of around 21,000 fans, allowed into the famed arena as coronavirus restrictions are being eased in England, Dpa reports.
But victory was not theirs until an 89th-minute equalizer from Chelsea was nullified by Var because Ben Chilwell was deemed offside by the smallest of margins in the build-up.
It was Leicester's first Fa Cup trophy after four lost finals in the past, the last one 52 years ago in 1969, and their second major title after a sensational Premier League success in 2016. They also have three League Cup crowns.
Captain Kasper Schmeichel also made key saves...
- 5/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, March 29 (Ians) Satisfying results against two underdogs don't conceal Germany's most pressing problem. At this summer's European Championship, coach Joachim Loew's team will have to do the job without an out-and-out spearhead.
The 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland (3-0) and Romania (1-0) showed distinct profligacy in converting chances, something that is causing concern.
Leroy Sane (City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern), and Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz (Chelsea) might be skillful wingers, but the four are far from being goal-scoring machines.
An inadequacy in converting chances at their clubs and in the national team is becoming one of the primary concerns for Loew when facing leading football nations such as France and Portugal and then Hungary in the group stage at the continental tournament, Xinhua news reported.
"If we had a Lewandowski around, we would win every game," former Bayern president and TV pundit Uli Hoeness said, adding: "But we don't.
The 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland (3-0) and Romania (1-0) showed distinct profligacy in converting chances, something that is causing concern.
Leroy Sane (City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern), and Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz (Chelsea) might be skillful wingers, but the four are far from being goal-scoring machines.
An inadequacy in converting chances at their clubs and in the national team is becoming one of the primary concerns for Loew when facing leading football nations such as France and Portugal and then Hungary in the group stage at the continental tournament, Xinhua news reported.
"If we had a Lewandowski around, we would win every game," former Bayern president and TV pundit Uli Hoeness said, adding: "But we don't.
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
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Berlin, March 29 (Ians) Serge Gnabry's first half goal ensured Germany won 1-0 in Romania and stayed top of World Cup qualifying Group J despite a string of missed chances in Bucharest.
Gnabry tapped in a 15th goal in 19 internationals in the 16th minute but coach Joachim Loew watched in growing frustration as Germany failed to make the game safe through a combination of poor finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Florin Nita on Sunday, Dpa news reports.
But with Romania toothless in attack, Gnabry's solitary strike was enough to keep Germany perfect in the group with two wins out of two before they conclude their opening triple-header at home to North Macedonia on Wednesday.
"We have worked very well against the ball and won it well," Loew told broadcaster Rtl. "We had some good combinations.
"If you can be critical, it is the chance conversion - we could have made...
Gnabry tapped in a 15th goal in 19 internationals in the 16th minute but coach Joachim Loew watched in growing frustration as Germany failed to make the game safe through a combination of poor finishing and inspired goalkeeping from Florin Nita on Sunday, Dpa news reports.
But with Romania toothless in attack, Gnabry's solitary strike was enough to keep Germany perfect in the group with two wins out of two before they conclude their opening triple-header at home to North Macedonia on Wednesday.
"We have worked very well against the ball and won it well," Loew told broadcaster Rtl. "We had some good combinations.
"If you can be critical, it is the chance conversion - we could have made...
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, March 18 (Ians) Title holders Bayern Munich beat Lazio 2-1 and 6-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League quarter-finals a record 19th time.
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty and substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting got the second for Bayern who had effectively sealed the tie with a 4-1 win in Rome last month, Dpa news agency reports.
Munich broke a tie with Barcelona as they reached the last eight a record 19th time since the elite event was rebranded Champions League in 1992-93.
Chelsea, meanwhile completed a 3-0 aggregate success over Atletico Madrid from a 2-0 victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech in the first half and Emerson in stoppage time. The visitors had Stefan Savic sent off in the 81st.
Bayern and Chelsea completed the quarter-final field which also includes Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, record winners Real Madrid, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.
The draw for...
Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty and substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting got the second for Bayern who had effectively sealed the tie with a 4-1 win in Rome last month, Dpa news agency reports.
Munich broke a tie with Barcelona as they reached the last eight a record 19th time since the elite event was rebranded Champions League in 1992-93.
Chelsea, meanwhile completed a 3-0 aggregate success over Atletico Madrid from a 2-0 victory courtesy of Hakim Ziyech in the first half and Emerson in stoppage time. The visitors had Stefan Savic sent off in the 81st.
Bayern and Chelsea completed the quarter-final field which also includes Liverpool, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, record winners Real Madrid, last year's finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Porto.
The draw for...
- 3/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bucharest, Feb 24 (Ians) Chelsea beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie to take a big step towards the quarterfinals of the tournament.
What was Atletico's home leg had to be played in Bucharest due to a ban on flights from Britain to Spain to try and stop the spread of coronavirus variants.
Although that is a clear disadvantage for the Spanish side, the result only serves to highlight a drop of form which has seen them lose two and draw one of their last three games in all competitions, Xinhua reported.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone fielded a side that on paper looked to be attacking minded, with Luis Suarez, Joao Felix, and Angel Correa in attack, and Koke and Marcos Llorente in midfield, the reality was something different as the La Liga leaders were content to sit deep and defend for much of the first half.
What was Atletico's home leg had to be played in Bucharest due to a ban on flights from Britain to Spain to try and stop the spread of coronavirus variants.
Although that is a clear disadvantage for the Spanish side, the result only serves to highlight a drop of form which has seen them lose two and draw one of their last three games in all competitions, Xinhua reported.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone fielded a side that on paper looked to be attacking minded, with Luis Suarez, Joao Felix, and Angel Correa in attack, and Koke and Marcos Llorente in midfield, the reality was something different as the La Liga leaders were content to sit deep and defend for much of the first half.
- 2/24/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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