Новости за 02.11.2017

Everton have confirmed that defender Cuco Martina has been taken to hospital to be "observed overnight" after landing on his back in a nasty fall during Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Lyon. The defender went up for an aerial challenge with Lyon's Maxwell Cornet in the first half and came off worse, landing awkwardly on his back. He received treatment on the pitch for seven minutes and was eventually carried off on a stretcher and in a neck brace. Interim manager David Unsworth said in his post-match... Читать дальше...

Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin has retired from international football to allow a new generation of players to establish themselves in the squad. Sahin, 29, found the net on his Turkey debut in a 2-1 victory over Germany, the country of his birth, in 2005 to become their youngest senior international and goalscorer aged 17. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder went on to make 51 appearances for the national team, but his only outing at a major finals came in the 3-0 defeat to Spain at Euro 2016. Sahin... Читать дальше...

Everton crashed out of the Europa League after losing 3-0 to Lyon at Groupama Stadium on Thursday. The Premier League side were undone by a strike from former Chelsea man Bertrand Traore, who netted the winner in the reverse fixture at Goodison Park two weeks ago, and further goals from substitute Houssem Aouar and one-time Toffees target Memphis Depay. Caretaker boss David Unsworth admitted this week he would "probably" need to beat Lyon and Watford in Sunday's league game in order to have a chance of securing the job permanently... Читать дальше...

AC Milan failed to secure passage to the knockout phase of the Europa League as they were held to an uninspiring 0-0 draw at AEK Athens, doing little to relieve pressure on coach Vincenzo Montella. The Serie A side would have clinched progression had they emerged victorious at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday but, although they threatened occasionally in the second period, their generally lacklustre display was hardly deserving of all three points. AEK shaded a dour first half, creating a couple... Читать дальше...

Sergio Aguero says there is "no limit" to what he can achieve at Manchester City after becoming the club's all-time record goalscorer. The Argentina striker scored his side's third in their 4-2 Champions League win over Napoli at the San Paolo on Wednesday, surpassing Eric Brook's 78-year-old record of 177 for the club. The achievement cemented the 29-year-old's place as one of the best players in City's history and helped Pep Guardiola's side secure their last-16 spot with two group games to spare. Читать дальше...

Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain has been left out of Argentina's squad yet again by Jorge Sampaoli, but Roma winger Diego Perotti has been recalled from the international wilderness. Argentina face friendly matches against Russia and Nigeria this month as they begin preparations for next year's World Cup, which they only progressed to thanks to a Lionel Messi inspired victory over Ecuador in their final qualifier. Higuain has been left out again despite strong form at club level, scoring four goals in his last three matches for Juventus. Читать дальше...

The Segunda B clubs were playing out an uneventful0-0 draw on Wednesday night, before the game sparked into chaos in the final few seconds.Jose Andres Rodriugez Gaitan, more amusingly known as 'Andy', chipped the ball over goalkeeper Monte and into the net.But referee Alvaro Lopez was having none of it, sincehe wasblowing his whistle at the same timethe ball was crossing the line. He ruled out Andy'sstrikeand the game finished goalless, sparking anger from the Ponferradina bench.Lopez was swarmed... Читать дальше...

Hugo Lloris is a doubt for Tottenham's upcoming north London derby clash with Arsenal after France coach Didier Deschamps claimed he will be out for at least 15 days with an adductor tear. The 30-year-old collided with Sergio Ramos in Spurs' impressive 3-1 Champions League defeat of Real Madrid on Wednesday and picked up a knock. He was able to continue until the end of the match, but Deschamps left him out of his France squad on Thursday after undergoing tests, with the coach claiming Lloris will be out for a minimum of "15 days". Читать дальше...

10. Harry Maguire, Leicester (£17m)Not much has gone right this season for Leicester, although things could have been a whole lot worse without the calming presence of Maguire at the back. After marking his arrival with a goal and assist in his first two league games, Maguire’s performances were still being noticed even while Leicester were in the relegation zone, and the 26-year-old has continued to bequietly excellent.A lack of speed at the back is one of the main reasons why Leicester struggled last season... Читать дальше...

Demarai Gray has committed his future to Leicester City by agreeing a new four-year deal at the King Power Stadium. The 21-year-old winger has been linked with a move away from the club several times in the last year, reportedly due to a lack of first-team football, with Tottenham said to be particularly interested in him during the close-season. In just under two years at the club, Gray has made only 12 Premier League starts, with Riyad Mahrez and Marc Albrighton generally preferred to him by Claudio Ranieri and then Craig Shakespeare. Читать дальше...

Sean Dyche insists lingering speculation linking him with the job at Everton will not distract him and his Burnley squad as their collective stock continues to rise. Dyche has been strongly associated with the vacancy at Goodison Park, although former Sunderland, England and Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce has emerged as a surprise favourite in recent days. Speaking ahead of Saturday's trip to Southampton, with Burnley riding high in seventh following Monday's 1-0 Premier League win over Newcastle United... Читать дальше...

England boss Gareth Southgate says Jack Wilshere cannot expect to get back into the national squad without playing regularly for Arsenal. The midfielder had been tipped by Gunners manager Arsene Wenger to earn a recall after impressing in Europa League matches this season. However, the 25-year-old has been overlooked for the squad for the November friendlies against Germany and Brazil. Southgate says he will speak to Wenger about Wilshere's chances of returning in 2018 but insists he has to be playing more often. Читать дальше...

Lucio believes Jupp Heynckes' winning history at Bayern Munich will be key as he continues his bid to turn their season around. Heynckes was appointed for a fourth spell in charge last month after Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed following a stuttering start to the season. Bayern have won each of their six matches in all competitions since Heynckes took over, usurping Borussia Dortmund at the Bundesliga summit and opening a three-point advantage in the process. The Bavarians face Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday and Lucio... Читать дальше...

In the South Africa Premier Soccer League, Kaizer Chiefsplayed out a scoreless draw against Polokwane City on Tuesday evening.Despite an uneventful contest,one bold individualin the stands was having a great time as he dressed up in full attire and tookpart in some stretches alongside the players.An onlooking coach leaked outa cheeky smile as he saw what was happeningbehind the glass screen.Impressively in sync– well done that man.See also....Ex-Bundesliga striker Tommy Bechmann wins Danish lottery... Читать дальше...

Chelsea host Manchester United on Sunday in a potentially pivotal encounter in the Premier League title race, but a reunion of Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho is sure to provide equal entertainment. The pair have kept a feud simmering along nicely during the first few months of the season,a quarrel started in Conte's successful first term in England in 2016-17. Of course, Mourinho is no stranger to picking fights with other managers – he's done it enough this season already – but he and Conte are... Читать дальше...

Eder has signed a contract extension with Inter to keep him at the club until June 2021. The Italy international joined Inter initially on an 18-month loan deal from Sampdoria in January last year before an option to sign him to a permanent contract until 2020 was activated that August. And the Brazilian-born forward has agreed to add a further 12 months to his San Siro stay. "FC Internazionale Milano is very pleased to announce that Eder Citadin Martins will remain a Nerazzurri player until June 30, 2021," an Inter statement read. Читать дальше...

Ashley Young has been called up to the England squad for the friendly matches against Germany and Brazil in November. The Manchester United man has been included in Gareth Southgate's 25-man team despite not playing for his country in September 2013. Midfielders Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have been left out, while uncapped trio Tammy Abraham, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Joe Gomez have been included. United centre-back Chris Smalling also misses out, but Danny Rose is back after recovering fitness following a long-term knee injury. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United have not been given enough credit for their victory over Tottenham, who convincingly defeated Liverpool and Real Madrid either side of a loss to the Red Devils. Sections of the Old Trafford crowd jeered the decision to take off Marcus Rashford when the score was locked at 0-0 against Spurs last week, but the mood was soon lifted as replacement Anthony Martial scored an 81st-minute winner. At full-time, Mourinho was seen shushing the camera and later criticised... Читать дальше...

Anthony Martial has been called up to the France squad for their friendly matches against Wales and Germany in November. Uncapped duo Steven N'Zonzi and Benjamin Pavard have also surprisingly been included on head coach Didier Deschamps' 24-man list. Manchester United forward Martial, who has not played for his country since October 2016, has been rewarded for some strong recent form for Jose Mourinho's side. Lyon captain Nabil Fekir has also earned a recall after being left out of the squad for... Читать дальше...

Between 2004 and 2011, Bechmannscored 13 times in 82 appearances for Bochum, theneight in 49 matches for Freiburg– but now he's hit the jackpot of a different kind.While holidaying with his family in Spain, the ex-Denmark U21 international discovered that he'd won the Danish lottery's five million krone (£585,000) prize.Bechmann picked his numbers using the birthdates of his children, and the tactic paid off."I checked the sender's address and saw it was the same one that had notified me when I won... Читать дальше...

Everton fan vs Anthony Lopes, 2017In October 2017’s Europa League clash at Goodison Park, one Toffee couldn't help himself getting involved when a clash started between both sets of players. A brawl developed after Ashley Williams’ rather unnecessary challenge on Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes – and onefather in the crowd made his way forwardto join in, landing a slap on the French goalkeeper’s face.What made the incident so outlandish was that while one arm was being used to hit the Lyon player, the other was carrying his toddler son. Читать дальше...

No English team has lifted the Champions League trophy since Chelsea's 2012 triumph, but the Premier League's five participants in this season's competition appear in a good position to change that. Wins for Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool on Wednesday moved the tournament's English teams on to 15 victories. Spurs and City are already assured of a place in the last 16 while Chelsea, following their 3-0 defeat to Roma on Tuesday, are the only Premier League side that is not top of a group. Читать дальше...

Napoli have confirmed full-back Faouzi Ghoulam tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Wednesday's defeat to Manchester City. The Algeria international was taken off in the first half of the 4-2 Champions League loss at the San Paolo and was replaced by Christian Maggio. Ghoulam went for tests on Thursday, which identified a tear in his right ACL. He will undergo an operation to repair the damage on Friday. Napoli did not put a timescale on his recovery but initial reports suggest he will be sidelined for approximately five months. Читать дальше...

The prestige of being top active scorer at your club is weighted by how long a squad has been together. For example, netting 178 goals in just 263 games to become not only your club’s current top gun, but the all-time record scorer isa decent effort.Then there’s the other side of Manchester, where a dramatic changeof the guard in recent years means you’re no longer competing with the totals of Rooney, Giggs and Scholes. You just need to have billowed the onion bag more than Phil Jones.So that explains the dramatic total differences below... Читать дальше...

The enigmatic midfielder made headlines last month after scoring a fine goal for Atlas in a friendly to open his account in Mexico.The 24-year-old is getting regular game time across the Atlantic, and scored his first league goalin Atlas's 2-2 draw against Queretaro on Saturday - converting in only the third minute.But Morrison's promising start has hit a bump. In the 17th minute against Tigres,he was shown a straight red card for a high foot on Juninhoin his side's 1-1 draw.Harsh?It looks like Dejan... Читать дальше...