Новости за 19.11.2017

Valencia will take record-breaking form into next weekend's top-of-the-table clash with Barcelona after racking up an eighth consecutive LaLiga win on Sunday. Having set a new club benchmark of seven successive league victories before the international break, Los Che continued their eye-catching run with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Espanyol. Geoffrey Kondogbia and Santi Mina scored second-half goals to set up a mouth-watering test against table-toppers Barca at Mestalla in seven days' time. Valencia's... Читать дальше...

David Moyes believes West Ham's miserable defeat at Watford was to be expected and recognises they must improve in order to avoid relegation. The Hammers find themselves still in the Premier League's bottom three after Moyes' first game in charge, with Will Hughes and Richarlison securing a comfortable 2-0 win for the Hornets at Vicarage Road. Although the new manager, taking charge of a Premier League match for the 500th time, was not surprised by his side's poor display, he was still left disappointed... Читать дальше...

Marco Silva was non-committal on his Watford future after the 2-0 beating of West Ham on Sunday, although he felt the victory showed his players had not been distracted by speculation. The former Hull City manager has only been at Vicarage Road since May, but he is already a reported target for Everton as they hunt a permanent replacement for Ronald Koeman. Silva once again would not be dragged into a discussion as to whether he is the frame for the Everton post, though, maintaining that his focus... Читать дальше...

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany hopes his own injury battles can act as an inspiration to John Stones during the England defender's potential six-week lay-off.   Stones pulled his hamstring in the first half of City's comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester City on Saturday and looks set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines.   Kompany, who has endured a torrid time with injuries over the past few seasons, made his latest comeback in the game at the King Power Stadium after almost three months out and put in a commanding display. Читать дальше...

Kevin-Prince Boateng has spoken of the need for football authorities to do more to tackle racism. The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder has been a vocal supporter of anti-racism groups throughout his career and hit the headlines in 2013 when he walked off the pitch while playing for AC Milan, after being subjected to abuse by Pro Patria supporters. And Boateng says that not enough is being done. "It's not enough to show a 'no to racism' video before Champions League matches, and it's not enough to wear a t-shirt with 'no racism' on and off... Читать дальше...

David Moyes' reign as West Ham manager began in disappointing fashion as the Hammers were beaten 2-0 at Watford to remain in the Premier League's bottom three. The Scot was chosen as Slaven Bilic's successor during the international break, but defeat in his 500th game as a Premier League boss was as painful as the 26 he suffered with relegated Sunderland last term as missed chances at one end were punished by the goals of Will Hughes and Richarlison at the other. Watford had lost their three previous... Читать дальше...

Benevento have become the first team to ever lose the first 13 matches of the season across Europe's top five leagues after a 94th-minute Federico Peluso goal secured Sassuolo a 2-1 win in Serie A on Sunday. The loss at Juventus last time out, also by a 2-1 scoreline, saw Benevento match Manchester United's record of 12 successive defeats from the beginning of the 1930-31 season, but now they have a new record all to themselves. Samuel Armenteros scored after 65 minutes to cancel out Alessandro... Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri's decision to rest several of his key stars backfired as Juventus lost ground in the Scudetto race with a shock 3-2 defeat at Sampdoria. Paulo Dybala and Gianluigi Buffon were among several regulars left out of the starting XI and the Serie A champions paid the price as they conceded three second-half goals. Gonzalo Higuain and Juan Cuadrado both failed to make the most of earlier chances to leave the door ajar for the home side. Sampdoria needed no invitation to take advantage... Читать дальше...

Radja Nainggolan has responded angrily to reports that he faked an injury in order to miss Belgium's friendly double-header against Mexico and Japan. The Roma midfielder pulled out of the squad with a groin injury after returning to the fold, having previously been overlooked by coach Roberto Martinez. Some reports in Belgium suggested Nainggolan feigned the ailment to excuse his absence ahead of his scoring return in the Rome derby, but the frustrated 29-year-old responded by pointing out that... Читать дальше...

Leeds United ended a run of four successive defeats in all competitions by beating Middlesbrough 2-1 at Elland Road, easing the mounting pressure on coach Thomas Christiansen. A defeat to Leicester City in the EFL Cup was followed by three consecutive Championship losses before the visit of former coach Garry Monk, undoing much of the great early season work which had put them top of the league. But a battling display against Monk's men proved the tonic they required, with Pablo Hernandez sending... Читать дальше...

Harry Kane says he intends to spend his entire club career at Tottenham, despite reported interest from European champions Real Madrid. Spurs beat Madrid in the Champions League last month to move to the top of their group, but the Spanish giants have consistently been linked with a move for the star England forward who has netted 17 goals for club and country this term. However, Kane is focused solely on Tottenham as he sees no reason why he should ever need to leave the London club. "My goal... Читать дальше...

David Seaman believes Arsenal are suffering as a result of uncertainty over the futures of manager Arsene Wenger and star men Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. Wenger had conceded earlier in the week that he would again discuss his situation with the board at the end of the season, despite being tied to a two-year deal, while Ozil and Sanchez could both be free agents come June. But Arsenal great Seaman wants to see these issues quickly resolved, insisting there should be no doubts regarding Wenger... Читать дальше...

Melbourne Victory claimed their first A-League win of the season after second-half goals from Besart Berisha and Leroy George helped them to a 2-0 triumph away to Perth Glory on Sunday. Victory went into the match on the back of four successive league draws and only managed one real chance in a cagey first half, as a Berisha header came back off the post. And although the second period started in scrappy fashion, Victory broke the deadlock 10 minutes after the restart – Berisha converting from close range after a fine Jai Ingham cross. Читать дальше...

Edinson Cavani revealed Neymar will take Paris Saint-Germain's next penalty, as decided by head coach Unai Emery. Cavani and Neymar were embroiled in an on-field spat over penalty and free-kick taking duties during PSG's 2-0 victory over Lyon in Ligue 1 on September 18. Talk of a rift between Cavani and Neymar has dominated headlines since, though the forward pair have continually dismissed the claims. But a repeat incident does not appear to be forthcoming with the issue settled, according to Cavani... Читать дальше...

Nantes boss Claudio Ranieri said he would think about coaching Italy after the four-time world champions "hit rock bottom" following their failure to qualify for Russia next year. Italy are looking for a new coach after sacking Gian Piero Ventura, who was at the helm as the country sensationally missed out on a World Cup berth for the first time since 1958. Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as the favourite to pick up the pieces following Italy's 1-0 aggregate play-off defeat to Sweden, but countryman... Читать дальше...

Ange Postecoglou said he will meet with Football Federation Australia next week to decide his future as question marks remain over the Socceroos head coach despite World Cup qualification. Postecoglou guided Australia to a fourth successive World Cup berth after outclassing CONCACAF nation Honduras 3-1 on aggregate in the intercontinental play-off on Wednesday. The 52-year-old, who has been linked with Scottish side Rangers, could walk away from the national team before next year's showpiece tournament... Читать дальше...

Sunderland's home woes plunged to record depths as George Saville's free-kicks twice exposed goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter and earned Millwall a 2-2 draw on Saturday. The news was better for Wolves as they returned to the Championship summit with a well-earned win at Reading, while Aston Villa also impressed on the road in edging QPR. At the bottom, Birmingham City celebrated a much-needed three points over mid-table Nottingham Forest.   BLACK CATS, MILLWALL BURNED BY BLUNDERS Sunderland gave incoming... Читать дальше...

Vincenzo Montella claimed the most difficult part of the season is behind AC Milan after his side were beaten 2-1 at leaders Napoli in Serie A on Saturday. Milan rarely threatened to cause an upset at the Stadio San Paolo, suffering a sixth Serie A defeat of the campaign after Lorenzo Insigne and Piotr Zielinski scored either side of half-time to set up the victory, although Alessio Romagnoli scored a memorable injury-time consolation. Montella's side had won their two previous away league games to ease the pressure on the coach... Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti has ruled himself out of the running to become Italy's next head coach and backed Carlo Ancelotti for the role. The Azzurri are searching for a new man to take charge after Gian Piero Ventura was sacked following the national team's failure to qualify for next year's World Cup. Italy will not be present at Russia 2018 after losing out in a two-legged play-off to Sweden, meaning the four-time world champions will miss an edition of the tournament for the first time since 1958.... Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri understands why Gian Piero Ventura opted to ignore the claims of his forward Lorenzo Insigne as Italy missed out on World Cup qualification by losing their play-off against Sweden. In a 2-1 home win against AC Milan on Saturday, Insigne looked in the mood to show Ventura - dismissed after Italy missed out on a World Cup place for the first time in 60 years - he was wrong to be left as an unused substitute in the second leg. The forward raced on to a lofted throughball from fellow... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid will have to create history if they are to retain their LaLiga crown this season after the reigning champions slipped 10 points behind runaway leaders Barcelona. Zinedine Zidane's side drew 0-0 against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday, the first scoreless derby between the rivals in the league since May 2005. The result, coupled with Barcelona's comfortable 3-0 win over Leganes earlier on Saturday, means third-placed Madrid now face clawing back a double-digit deficit in the race for the title. Читать дальше...

Marko Pjaca scored for the Juventus Primavera side on Saturday as he made his return to action following eight months out through injury. The 22-year-old sustained cruciate ligament damage during Croatia's 3-0 friendly defeat to Estonia in March and was forced to undergo surgery. Pjaca, who recently resumed training, started the youth team's away clash with AC Milan and scored a fine free-kick to seal a 1-0 victory. The winger, who managed 55 minutes, has now set his sights on returning for the first team as soon as possible. Читать дальше...