Новости за 07.11.2017

Amin Younes has been ruled out of Germany's friendlies against England and France with a knee injury. The Ajax winger has five caps for his country, having made his debut for Joachim Low's team in a friendly clash with Denmark in June. However, Younes will not add to that tally just yet, as he has returned to Amsterdam for treatment. The former Borussia Monchengladbach man has made nine Eredivisie appearances this season, scoring once. @AminYounes11 is out of the #DieMannschaft squad for #ENGGER... Читать дальше...

Gennaro Gattuso has rejected suggestions he was instrumental in the success of Andrea Pirlo for AC Milan and Italy, saying "let's not confuse Nutella with s***." Pirlo retired following New York City FC's MLS Eastern Conference play-off semi-final defeat to Columbus Crew, having earlier announced that the 2017 season would be his last. It brings to an end a storied career in which - playing largely for Milan and Juventus - the 38-year-old won six Serie A titles, two Champions League titles and the 2006 World Cup with Italy. Читать дальше...

The return of N'Golo Kante will lead to an upturn in form for Chelsea, according to former Blues defender Marcel Desailly. A hamstring injury sustained on international duty with France meant Kante missed six matches for Antonio Conte's side, who suffered defeats to Crystal Palace and Roma in that span. With the dynamic midfielder back in the starting line-up against Manchester United on Sunday, Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory that moved them just one point behind Jose Mourinho's second-placed team. Читать дальше...

Franck Ribery is taking no risks with his return from injury as he slowly looks to regain full fitness at Bayern Munich. The Frenchman tore the lateral collateral ligament in his left knee in a 2-2 draw against Hertha Berlin at the start of October, with a lengthy lay-off initially predicted. But Ribery has made good progress and says he feels "great", even if he is in no rush to get back to full training. "Obviously I feel great right now, but we have to control my progress and we don't want... Читать дальше...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says he has been patient since joining Liverpool but now wants to push for a regular starting spot. The England international, who was signed from Arsenal in August, finally made his full Premier League debut for the Reds as he scored in Saturday's win at West Ham. And Oxlade-Chamberlain hopes to use that goal as a platform on which to build his Anfield career. "It's never easy coming into a new team with as much quality as we've got here," he told Liverpool's official website. Читать дальше...

Dejan Lovren is desperate to escape the "black cloud" he is playing under at Liverpool amid a poor run of form. The Croatia international has been playing through injury and a series of below-par performances culminated in his first-half substitution at Tottenham last month. Lovren then revealed his family had received death threats as a result in the wake of that 4-1 defeat. The former Southampton defender returned to the pitch as a substitute for the final minutes of Liverpool's impressive 4-1 win against West Ham on Saturday... Читать дальше...

Five Central and South American football associations have been fined by FIFA for homophobic chanting in World Cup qualifiers, while England have been warned over the use of paper planes by supporters. Discriminatory chanting has been an issue throughout the qualification campaign in Mexico and South America, with all five nations previously fined and warned prior to the latest announcement of punishments handed out by FIFA. Incidents were noted among Argentina supporters against Peru on October 5... Читать дальше...

Schalke's teenage star Weston McKennie is among five uncapped players named in the United States squad to play Portugal, as Christian Pulisic is left out. USA are without a permanent coach since Bruce Arena's resignation following their failure to qualify for next year's World Cup, but interim boss David Sarachan has named an experimental group to face the European champions in a friendly on November 14. After making seven Bundesliga appearances for Schalke this season, 19-year-old McKennie is... Читать дальше...

Danny Rose has revealed he is seeing a psychologist to help with his return to the Tottenham team after injury led to "one of the most difficult periods" of his life. The England international was in fine form for Spurs when he suffered a knee ligament injury in January, causing him to miss the rest of last season and the start of the 2017-18 campaign. But Rose is now back in the fold for Spurs and the Three Lions and is seeking ways to return to his previous "untouchable" best. "I have started... Читать дальше...

France centre-back Laurent Koscielny is to retire from international football after next year's World Cup. The Arsenal star has been a regular part of the squad since making his international debut in November 2011 and could pick up his 50th cap in one of Les Bleus' upcoming friendlies against Wales or Germany. Koscielny was particularly prominent in France's qualifying for the World Cup, playing 90 minutes in eight of their 10 matches. But he accepts that all good things must come to an end and... Читать дальше...

Denis Dasoul had retired in 2011 and moved to Melbourne inAustralia with his girlfriend Pellaers Allison.According to the Mirror,the former Belgium youth captain was on holidaywith Allison last week to learn how to surf, but was tragically struck by lightning while out in the water at the Batu Bolong beach in Canggu with his instructor.Dasoul and the instructor were rushed to hospital within half an hour, but police spokesman Johannes HWidya confirmed they "died on the spot"."They were finishing their session and sitting up on their boards. Читать дальше...

Omar De Felippe resigned as Velez Sarsfield head coach after being spat at by a supporter in Monday's 2-0 home defeat to Union Santa Fe. Velez are 18th in the Superliga after consecutive losses, while they also crashed out of the Copa Argentina at Atletico Tucuman last month. And things came to a head following the latest reverse, with a home fan spitting on De Felippe before the coach announced his departure in a post-match news conference. "I'm leaving because of what happened on the pitch," he said. Читать дальше...

Marco Verratti is a source of inspiration for Nice's Jean Michael Seri, who believes he shares the same footballing philosophy as the Paris Saint-Germain star. Italy international Verratti has developed into one of Europe's finest midfielders during his time at PSG, while Seri, too, has stood out in recent seasons as Nice have climbed the table. And the Ivorian has revealed that he watches the capital club - and particularly Verratti - as he believes he can learn from the former Pescara man. "Marco Verratti - in him... Читать дальше...

Javier Mascherano will not rule out a return to Argentina with his playing time at Barcelona having been significantly reduced. Mascherano has started just eight of Barca's 18 matches in all competitions this season with Gerard Pique and Samuel Umtiti forming Ernesto Valverde's favoured centre-back pairing. The 33-year-old is frustrated by his lack of playing time at Camp Nou and has previously suggested he would consider his options at the end of the season. While he will not rule out a return to his native Argentina... Читать дальше...

Glentoran put St Oliver Plunkett FC to shame inan U18 NIBFA National League game at Seaview in North Belfast.The Northern Irish youth team produced some superbly fluid tiki-taka movewith the goalkeeper clearly adoptingtactics employed bythe likes of Ederson and Manuel Neuer.The build-up reached its conclusion whenfellow 15-year-old Barry Baggleydeftly flicked the ball - as if he was Andres Iniesta -into the path of Mageewho smashed his effort home from a tight angle.You'll want to watch this one... Читать дальше...

SEE ALSOHow our list of the world's 100 best teenagers was decided50. Rafik Zekhnini (Fiorentina)Need to know: "Really? He’s really 17 years old? What the f***?!”Mats Hummels was incredulous in 2015 after discovering the age of Odd attacker Zekhnini, Dortmund’s tormentor in a UEFA Europa League play-off.After two-and-a-half years in Odd’s first team, during which time Manchester United fluttered eyelashes in his direction, winger Zekhnini joined Fiorentina in July 2017. Norway have long lacked speed and skill ... Читать дальше...

Adidas have taken inspiration from the past to come up with these seven superb efforts for the 2018 World Cup– starring Argentina, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Spain.Take a look below– you don't need us to harp on any longer about howwe really, really want every single one of them.See also...Reading's Fara Williams scores incredible goal from kick-off against ArsenalZlatan Ibrahimovic snubs protocol to present former club Malmo with Swedish league trophyIn Other News...

With Galatasaray leading 2-0 after 29 minutes thanks to Mustafa Kapi's brace, tempers were clearly boiling over among the Fenerbahce ranks.As such, Gurkan Baaskan decided he would make his presence felt by launching studs towards a flyingGalatasaraywinger's kneecap.Baaskan thought he knew what was coming as he walked away from the incident – but somehow, the referee only brandished a yellow card.A lucky boy, sure... but Fenerbahce still lost 2-0.See also...Ex-Belgium right-back Denis Dasoul dies... Читать дальше...

Sam Allardyce has denied having contact with Everton about becoming Ronald Koeman's permanent successor but suggested he would be open to talks. Koeman was sacked after last month's 5-2 defeat at home to Arsenal, with interim boss David Unsworth overseeing elimination from the EFL Cup and Europa League before earning his first win in dramatic fashion against Watford on Sunday. Burnley manager Sean Dyche has been heavily linked with the position at Goodison Park, but reports on Tuesday suggested former England boss Allardyce... Читать дальше...

The hard work of Pep Guardiola has made it simple for Manchester City to play "fun" football, according to midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. City have been in sensational form, delighting spectators with a slick, attacking brand of football in a brilliant start to the Premier League season that has them eight points clear at the summit. Guardiola's side are unbeaten in 17 matches in all competitions this season, scoring 52 goals and conceding just 11 in that run. Gundogan says the former Bayern Munich... Читать дальше...

Timothy Fosu-Mensah has been called up to the senior Netherlands team after Kenny Tete pulled out with a knee injury on Tuesday. The Dutch are preparing for away friendly matches against Scotland on Thursday and Romania on November 14, but have been dealt the blow of losing Lyon defender Tete after he complained about a knee issue. Fosu-Mensah, who made his international bow against France in August, has been selected as the right-back's replacement and subsequently promoted from the Under-21s. Читать дальше...

Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph have become the latest players to pull out of the England squad for the upcoming home friendlies against Germany and Brazil. Liverpool captain Henderson has withdrawn due to the thigh problem that kept him out of Saturday's 4-1 win against West Ham, while Manchester City duo Sterling and Delph are struggling with back and calf issues respectively. It is a further blow to Gareth Southgate's preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after Harry... Читать дальше...

David Moyes is back in a Premier League job after being appointed as Slaven Bilic's successor at West Ham, and he might feel as though he has a point to prove. The Scot earned himself a fine reputation for his work at Everton, guiding them to seven successive top-10 finishes in the Premier League before replacing Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013, but that is where everything started to go wrong. Little went to plan for him at Old Trafford, with Moyes lasting less than a season - and his subsequent job at Real Sociedad was no better.

Mauro Icardi avoided a significant injury after taking a knock in Inter's 1-1 draw with Torino on Sunday, his club have confirmed. Inter captain Icardi took a blow to the right knee in the Serie A fixture and, despite playing the full 90 minutes, withdrew from the Argentina squad for friendlies against Russia and Nigeria as a result. The 24-year-old was examined on Tuesday and a positive outcome suggests he is unlikely to miss any action for his club. An official Inter statement read: "After taking... Читать дальше...

Break out the kimchi, the unsettling horror films, your 1998 Olympic T-shirt and every other South Korean stereotype you can muster (except Psy;he can do one) -a Tottenham player has become the highest-scoring footballer from all of Asia to play top-flight football in England. Congrats, mystery man!However, this news got us thinking about the highest-scoring players from around the world in the Premier League era. Now weturn our eyes to you, with a quizto namethe four highest-scoring players from the 25 countries we've picked out below. Читать дальше...