Новости за 12.11.2017

Karim Benzema does not think he has a chance of ending his France exile as long as Didier Deschamps remains coach. The Real Madrid striker has not represented France since he was charged by police in 2015 in connection to an alleged blackmail attempt targeting Mathieu Valbuena with a sex tape, a case which is yet to go to trial. In July, the Court of Cassation – France's court of final appeals in civil and criminal proceedings – ruled in Benzema's favour. Defence for Benzema argued that police... Читать дальше...

Julian Draxler says he is not interested in a mid-season move to Bayern Munich, despite finding time in Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI tough to come by. The Germany international moved to the Ligue 1 giants last January, but the arrivals of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have limited his regular chances this term. Draxler has started seven of PSG's 12 Ligue 1 games but just one in the Champions League, where Unai Emery's men have reached the last 16 in record-breaking fashion despite facing Bayern in the group stage. Читать дальше...

Fabio Capello believes Carlo Ancelotti can "complete" his career by taking charge of Italy, while ruling himself out of taking over the Azzurri. Gian Piero Ventura's long-term prospects of keeping his job are reportedly slim, even if he manages to overturn the 1-0 deficit to Sweden in their World Cup play-off. Failure to secure a suitable result at San Siro on Monday will see Italy fail to qualify for a World Cup for the first time in 60 years. Despite his own experience on the international scene with England and Russia... Читать дальше...

Switzerland's controversial 1-0 first-leg win over Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off proved decisive, as Vladimir Petkovic's side played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in Sunday's return fixture in Basle to secure passage to next year's finals. Petkovic's men were wasteful on the day, but ultimately that did not matter, with the Swiss holding firm at the back and ensuring their lead from Belfast - claimed thanks to Ricardo Rodriguez's contentious penalty - was enough to send Switzerland to Russia. Читать дальше...

Denmark's World Cup play-off draw with Republic of Ireland reminded Kasper Schmeichel of League Two. The first match of the two-leg tie for a place in the finals in Russia was a frustrating one for Denmark, who were held to a 0-0 draw at home. They will now try to seal a spot in the tournament with victory in the return leg in Dublin. But Leicester City goalkeeper Schmeichel criticised the state of the pitch at Parken Stadium, telling Sky Sports: "I've heard the Irish pitch is a bit better, so... Читать дальше...

Patrice Evra has already been contacted by several clubs in the wake of his sacking by Marseille, according to his agent. Left-back Evra was sacked for kicking out at a supporter before Marseille's 1-0 Europa League loss to Vitoria Guimaraes this month, the former Manchester United and Juventus defender receiving a red card prior to kick off. The 36-year-old has been banned from UEFA competition until the end of the season as punishment for his actions, but his representative Federico Pastorello says he now has a number of suitors. Читать дальше...

Rudi Voller believes England and Belgium are capable of challenging a Germany team he feels is capable of becoming just the third nation to successfully defend the World Cup. Germany remain the top-ranked side in the world having lifted the World Cup for the fourth time in 2014. They are unsurprisingly the favourites to retain the title but Voller expects 2010 winners Spain and Euro 2016 finalists France to be in contention, along with England and Belgium. England have not reached the quarter-finals... Читать дальше...

RB Leipzig star Timo Werner has the potential to become one of the world's best strikers, according to his team-mate Dayot Upamecano. Having signed from relegated Stuttgart ahead of last season, Werner went on to score 21 Bundesliga goals for promoted Leipzig, as they stunned the league and finished second only to Bayern Munich. His impressive form at club level earned Werner his first Germany call-up in March and he has since gone on to make himself something of a mainstay, scoring three times... Читать дальше...

Germany defender Mats Hummels has never seen anything like the depth France have at their disposal. World champions Germany face France on Tuesday in a friendly, with both teams considered among the favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia. Germany beat France in the quarter-finals en route to glory at the 2014 World Cup, but Les Bleus gained revenge in the last four at Euro 2016, only for the tournament hosts to lose 1-0 to Portugal in the final. France have benefited from seemingly... Читать дальше...

Tianjin Quanjian striker Anthony Modeste is open to a return to Bundesliga but has no interest in playing back-up to Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. The Frenchman excelled during his two years at Cologne, scoring 40 league goals in 68 games before securing a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League. Modeste cost Tianjin a reported £31million when he moved in July and, although he has seven goals in eight league appearances in China, he was not shy to acknowledge that he is missing Germany. Читать дальше...

Giuseppe Marotta insists Leonardo Bonucci did not leave Juventus because of coach Massimiliano Allegri, while revealing that he clashed with Dani Alves over his move to Paris Saint-Germain. Bonucci left Juve for AC Milan in a stunning €42million move in July, the Italy centre-back having reportedly fallen out with Allegri last season. But CEO and general manager Marotta is adamant the relationship between coach and player was not the reason for Bonucci's shock exit. "I want to point out that Bonucci... Читать дальше...

Mats Hummels is torn over the prospect of Julian Nagelsmann becoming Bayern Munich's next coach because of the Hoffenheim boss' age. Bayern are looking for a new coach to take over from the start of next season following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti last month. Jupp Heynckes has taken over on a short-term basis and has won all seven of his games since charge of the club for a fourth time, with his side sitting top of the Bundesliga and through to the last 16 of the Champions League. Nagelsmann's... Читать дальше...

Jupp Heynckes has labelled talk of him extending his contract with Bayern Munich as "impossible". Heynckes has revitalised Bayern since taking over from Carlo Ancelotti until the end of the season in October, winning all seven of his games so far. Bayern are four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga following their 3-1 win away to rivals Borussia Dortmund last time out, while qualification to the Champions League last 16 has also been secured. But asked about the possibility of staying at Allianz Arena long term... Читать дальше...

Melbourne City missed the chance to go top of the A-League table as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wanderers, playing their first game with new coach Josep Gombau in charge, took the lead after 19 minutes at AAMI Park. City's Osama Malik was dispossessed by Oriol Riera and Raul Llorente subsequently found Jaushua Sotirio, who hit home on the rebound after seeing his initial attempt strike the left-hand post. Ross McCormack saw a curling free-kick kept out by a diving... Читать дальше...

England manager Gareth Southgate believes Chelsea's senior stars have made an effort to prevent Ruben Loftus-Cheek from breaking into the first team at Stamford Bridge. Loftus-Cheek was one of the star performers for England as they held world champions Germany to a 0-0 draw in a friendly on Friday. The midfielder is on loan at Crystal Palace from Chelsea and Southgate feels his team-mates at his parent club have had an impact on his inability to break through. "I've known Ruben a long time –... Читать дальше...

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui believes Isco is already among the world's best players as he lauded the Real Madrid midfielder. The 25-year-old produced a fine display in a 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica on Saturday before coming off with an injury in the second half. Lopetegui was delighted with what he saw from the Madrid star, and believes there is even better to come. "Isco is a player that is already settled in football's elite," he told a news conference. "I say he's settled because... Читать дальше...

Argentina star Lionel Messi explained his desire to get to the 2018 World Cup in the best possible condition was why he was being rested by the national team. Messi helped Jorge Sampaoli's men to a 1-0 friendly win over Russia on Saturday, but he will skip their next clash – a meeting with Nigeria. The 30-year-old, who has scored 16 goals in 17 games in all competitions for Barcelona this season, said a busy run of games meant he needed a rest. "We talked to him [Sampaoli]. We play many games in the season ... Читать дальше...

Argentina forward Sergio Aguero was happy to move past Diego Maradona in the nation's goalscoring charts as he called on his side to continue improving. Aguero scored a late winner to see Jorge Sampaoli's men edge Russia 1-0 in a friendly in Moscow on Saturday. The goal was the Manchester City star's 35th for his country, moving him ahead of Maradona (34) and level with Hernan Crespo, and leaving him behind only Lionel Messi (61) and Gabriel Batistuta (54). Aguero was satisfied with his side's... Читать дальше...

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud insists he has no regrets over his decision to stay at the Premier League club. Giroud, 31, was linked with a move away in the close-season but instead ended up staying at Arsenal. But the France international is yet to make a Premier League start this season, scoring just once in 10 appearances as a substitute. Giroud, who netted for his nation in a 2-0 friendly win over Wales on Friday, said he was still happy with his decision to remain at the Emirates Stadium. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale will be "devastated" by his latest injury setback, according to Wales manager Chris Coleman. Bale, 28, is set to miss another month after confirmation of a strained adductor muscle. The star attacker has played just nine games in all competitions this season, with the last of those coming in September. Coleman said he was unsure about the severity of Bale's latest setback, but he knows the Wales international will be shattered. "I don't know the full extent of it. Читать дальше...

Alvaro Morata championed Isco as a "phenomenon" for his display in Spain's 5-0 win over Costa Rica on Saturday and is optimistic that the injury he picked up was nothing more than a "knock". Spain were at their rampant best in Malaga, dispatching their visitors with consummate ease in what was an emphatic display. David Silva was at the centre of most things, scoring twice and setting up another, but Isco was similarly impressive, dictating much of Spain's play. He asked to be withdrawn in the... Читать дальше...

Martin O'Neill praised his Republic of Ireland players for keeping Denmark at bay in the first leg of their World Cup play-off - but acknowledged they will have to improve for the return fixture in Dublin. Ireland avoided defeat for a sixth straight away game in their qualifying campaign as they fought out a lacklustre 0-0 draw in Copenhagen. Visiting goalkeeper Darren Randolph was required to make a trio of first-half saves to move Ireland a step closer to a place in next year's tournament in Russia. Читать дальше...

David Silva scored two and set up another as he inspired Spain's 5-0 hammering of a defensively woeful Costa Rica side in Saturday's friendly clash at La Rosaleda. Julen Lopetegui's men played with immense freedom throughout, as they stroked the ball around in style and took full advantage of Costa Rica's poor defensive organisation, as the away side made errors for each of Spain's first four goals. Costa Rica actually showed flashes of promise early on, but that quickly vanished as Spain took control... Читать дальше...

Phil Jones has withdrawn from the England squad for Tuesday's friendly against Brazil with a thigh injury, while Dominic Solanke and Lewis Cook have been called up. Manchester United defender Jones started Friday's friendly with Germany but had to be taken off after 25 minutes due to the injury. He adds to Gareth Southgate's significant list of absentees, with Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Harry Winks, Jack Butland, Gary Cahill, Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Fabian Delph all made unavailable in the last week. Читать дальше...