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6 days ago
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Loïs Openda scores to take the lead against Atalanta
Loïs Openda scored the opening goal for RB Leipzig in the pre-season friendly against Atalanta, which was ultimately lost 2-1.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
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Inter target Openda and Nkunku as Chivu makes transfer request
Corriere dello Sport reports that Loïs Openda and Christopher Nkunku are among Inter's targets in attack as the Nerazzurri's new coach, Cristian Chivu, has demanded a creative striker to replace Mehdi Taremi. Inter target Openda and Nkunku Inter have targeted RB Leipzig striker Openda and Chelsea forward Nkunku to strengthen their attacking department this summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, Openda is slightly favourite over the out-of-favour Chelsea player, but certainly Chivu has demanded a new creative striker who can add unpredictability to the final third, replacing Taremi. Inter have already signed Ange-Yoan Bonny from Parma and have decided to keep Francesco Pio Esposito, but they are looking to offload Taremi after a disappointing debut season at San Siro. Inter set spending limit for new striker According to Corriere dello Sport, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Besiktas have already sounded out the striker's availability, while his agents have offered him to José Mourinho's Fenerbahce. Corriere dello Sport claims that Inter don't want to spend more than €30-€35m for a new striker this summer and that their asking price for Taremi is around €10m.
Associated Press
11-04-2025
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Simons grabs impressive double as Leipzig sends Wolfsburg to fourth straight loss
WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Xavi Simons scored twice as Leipzig weathered a late comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Bundesliga on Friday and win away from home for the first time this year. All three goals came from outside the box in a display that put Leipzig's recent bad away run to bed and lifted it into fourth place, equal on points with the team above it, Eintracht Frankfurt. Leipzig's last away win was on Dec. 7, a run of seven winless matches. Loïs Openda got the scoring started after 11 minutes. Wolfsburg lost possession in front of its own penalty box and Openda rifled a low shot inside the far post. A defensive mishap led to a similar second 15 minutes later. Leipzig took possession when a defender slipped and Xavi Simons made space for himself on the edge of the box and his low shot beat the goalkeeper in the exact same place. The third in the second half was the pick of the bunch. Baku teed up Simons nicely and the Dutch international side-footed in a sublime curler from 25 meters out. Kilian Fischer pulled a goal back for Wolfsburg — becoming the 16th different player to score for the club this season, a club record — and Andreas Skov Olsen brought the home side right back into the game with 16 minutes left. But it could not find an equalizer and it remains in 12th place, having lost four games in a row. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Leipzig condemns racist abuse aimed at striker Loïs Openda on social media
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has condemned what it calls 'numerous racist comments' targeting striker Loïs Openda on social media following its 2-0 win over St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga. 'The racist insults and abuse towards Loïs Openda disgust us and make us both angry and sad,' Leipzig said in a statement Tuesday. 'We condemn racism and inhumane behavior in the strongest possible terms. Loïs has the full support of the club and together we fight against all forms of discrimination.' Openda came off the bench in the 73rd minute of the game on Sunday, with Leipzig already leading 2-0, and couldn't convert two chances to extend the lead. The 23-year-old Belgian forward joined Leipzig in 2023. He has 10 goals and nine assists from 30 games in all competitions this season. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
Associated Press
11-02-2025
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Leipzig condemns racist abuse aimed at striker Loïs Openda on social media
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has condemned what it calls 'numerous racist comments' targeting striker Loïs Openda on social media following its 2-0 win over St. Pauli in the German Bundesliga. 'The racist insults and abuse towards Loïs Openda disgust us and make us both angry and sad,' Leipzig said in a statement Tuesday. 'We condemn racism and inhumane behavior in the strongest possible terms. Loïs has the full support of the club and together we fight against all forms of discrimination.' Openda came off the bench in the 73rd minute of the game on Sunday, with Leipzig already leading 2-0, and couldn't convert two chances to extend the lead. The 23-year-old Belgian forward joined Leipzig in 2023. He has 10 goals and nine assists from 30 games in all competitions this season. ___
