Новости за 01.12.2017

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has reiterated his belief that referees in Ligue 1 need to do more to protect superstar Neymar. Brazil forward Neymar has hit the ground running at the Parc des Princes, scoring 15 goals in all competitions since his record-breaking move from Barcelona. Neymar was on target and set up another in the midweek 2-0 beating of Troyes, but was once again subjected to strong tackles and he is the most fouled player in the league. Emery says football is an entertainment... Читать дальше...

The countdown to the 21st World Cup can now well and truly begin following Friday's group-stage draw in Moscow. All 32 teams learned their fate for next year's finals in Russia, and one from those nations will enter football history on July 15 when the final will be contested at the Luzhniki Stadium. Before we get that far, though, the pool stages must be contested and – with the help of Opta data – we have analysed groups E-H. Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia Brazil are the... Читать дальше...

The countdown to the 21st World Cup can now well and truly begin following Friday's group-stage draw in Moscow. All 32 teams learned their fate for next year's finals in Russia, and one from those nations will enter football history on July 15 when the final will be contested at the Luzhniki Stadium. Before we get that far, though, the pool stages must be contested and – with the help of Opta data – we have analysed groups A-D.   Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay Russia could hardly... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola is hopeful in-form forward Raheem Sterling can extend his stay at Manchester City. England international Sterling has been in dazzling form for the Premier League leaders this season, with his haul of 13 goals across all competitions already his best for a single campaign. His latest strike was a brilliant injury-time winner to sink Southampton 2-1 on Wednesday, having similarly seen off Huddersfield Town last weekend. Sterling signed a five-year deal when he joined City from Liverpool... Читать дальше...

The World Cup draw was made in Moscow's Kremlin Palace on Friday as the 2018 finals move ever closer. Though for the most part the heavyweights that could have faced off in the group stage avoided each other, there are still some tantalising matches to look forward to. Here we look at five of the most intriguing contests of the group stage.   Uruguay v Russia - June 25, Samara If fans of the host nation were looking for a glamour tie in the group stage, then this is it. Egypt are no pushovers... Читать дальше...

Brazil are well-placed to become world champions for a record sixth time at Russia 2018, according to Opta's World Cup Predictor. Following Friday's draw in Moscow, where Brazil were matched against Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E, Opta gave Tite's side a 14.2 per cent chance of lifting the trophy and a 22.5 per cent chance of reaching the final. Defending champions Germany are second favourites on 11.4 per cent, while Argentina (10.9) and France (10.5) are the only other teams found to have in excess of a 10 per cent chance. Читать дальше...

Germany coach Joachim Low does not feel any pressure approaching the World Cup as defending champions and favourites. Low's men were drawn alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea in Group F at the Kremlin in Moscow on Friday. Die Mannschaft will be expected to ease through the group and can ill-afford a slip-up as failing to win it could see them face Brazil in the last 16.  Germany are viewed as the best bet to lift the trophy at the Luzhniki Stadium on July 15. But, asked if their status as favourites adds any pressure... Читать дальше...

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is relishing a World Cup showdown with Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano. Messi and Argentina were placed alongside Croatia, Nigeria and tournament debutants Iceland in a tough-looking Group D at Friday's draw in Moscow. Argentina were beaten finalists when Germany triumphed at Brazil 2014, but they needed heroics from Messi, who scored a hat-trick in their final qualifier against Ecuador, to get to the finals this time around. Rakitic is part... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps acknowledges France's World Cup group could have been worse, but has earmarked Argentina as a potential threat should they make the knockout stages. Les Bleus, winners in 1998 and among many people's favourites to triumph in Russia, will face Australia, Peru and Denmark in Group C. If France, who played Denmark in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, make it to the last 16 they could face Argentina – who scraped their way into the tournament with a Lionel Messi-inspired victory over Ecuador in their final qualifier ... Читать дальше...

England manager Gareth Southgate believes they cannot afford to write off Tunisia and Panama after being handed a favourable World Cup draw. Southgate's men were pitted against Tunisia - a team they beat at the same stage at the 1998 World Cup - and tournament debutants Panama in Friday's draw at the Kremlin in Moscow. The Three Lions were also handed the tricky proposition of a game with Belgium, who boast what is seen as a golden generation featuring the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard, in Kaliningrad in their final Group G game. Читать дальше...

Emre Can had just been asked about his future plans, and he didn’t appear altogether happy about it. “Why do you ask me this?” was his immediate retort.In just six words, the German had given Liverpool fans genuine reason for concern. Out of the contract at the end of the season, it’s rarely a good sign in these situations when a player seems so reluctant to talk about committing to a new deal.That was a few short days ago. In the 5-1 win at Brighton, Can showed exactly why Liverpool want him to stay... Читать дальше...

Emre Can had just been asked about his future plans, and he didn’t appear altogether happy about it. “Why do you ask me this?” was his immediate retort.In just six words, the German had given Liverpool fans genuine reason for concern. Out of the contract at the end of the season, it’s rarely a good sign in these situations when a player seems so reluctant to talk about committing to a new deal.That was a few short days ago. In the 5-1 win at Brighton, Can showed exactly why Liverpool want him to stay... Читать дальше...

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes Sweden sounded a World Cup warning with their play-off victory over Italy. Joachim Low's world champions begin their Russia 2018 campaign in Group F against Mexico – a side they dispatched 4-1 on the way to Confederations Cup glory earlier this year. South Korea are also in the section alongside Sweden, whose two-legged 1-0 triumph over Italy last month meant the Azzurri missed out on the World Cup finals for the first time since 1958. "We've got opponents who are not unknown to us. Читать дальше...

Germany will begin their World Cup defence against Mexico after Friday's draw in Moscow threw together Spain and Portugal in the pick of the group-stage matches at Russia 2018. Joachim Low's men triumphed on Russian soil in the Confederations Cup earlier this year and start at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on June 17 versus a side they ran out 4-1 winners over in the semi-finals of that tournament. Mexico's tough assignment comes three days on from the hosts kicking off proceedings in a seemingly favourable opener against Saudi Arabia. Читать дальше...

Friday's draw for World Cup 2018 in Russia saw defending champions Germany selected in Group F alongside Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. Spain, the 2010 winners, will meet Iberian rivals Portugal as well as Morocco and Iran in Group B following the ceremony that was staged at the Kremlin in Moscow.. Brazil were drawn alongside Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E. The draw in full is: Group A Russia Saudi Arabia Egypt Uruguay Group B Portugal Spain Morocco Iran Group C France Australia... Читать дальше...

The draw for the 2018 World Cup was made in Moscow's Kremlin on Friday afternoon, meaning England now know who they'll be squaring off with in Russia next summer.Gareth Southgate's side will face Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in Group G, playing matches in Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod and Kaliningrad respectively.Southgate had confirmed pre-draw that Englandwould be based in the eastern Russian village of Repino– around 30 miles from St Petersburg – come what may.England face Tunisia first on June 18... Читать дальше...

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is taking inspiration from tennis great Bjorn Borg in order to keep his players focused on beating Arsenal. United visit the Emirates Stadium on Saturday before preparing for what could be a critical week in their season, with a Champions League clash at home to CSKA Moscow followed by the derby with Manchester City next Sunday. With his side still competing for four trophies but needing to close an eight-point gap to City at the top of the Premier League, Mourinho's... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola regrets approaching Southampton winger Nathan Redmond after Manchester City's 2-1 win over Southampton but is bemused by the Football Association (FA) asking for his observations on the incident. In the immediate aftermath of Premier League leaders City snatching the points through Raheem Sterling's 96th-minute winner, Guardiola approached Redmond on the field and gesticulated in an animated fashion. Guardiola's behaviour appeared to be aggressive but he claimed afterwards he was merely praising Redmond's attacking qualities ... Читать дальше...

RB Leipzig sporting director Ralph Rangnick has rejected talk of Timo Werner joining Real Madrid either in January or in the close-season. Werner has been one of the stars of Leipzig's rapid rise to Bundesliga prominence, scoring 28 goals in 42 league appearances since joining from Stuttgart in June last year. LaLiga and Champions League holders Madrid have been linked with a move for Werner, though reports have suggested they are ready to pull the plug on a transfer because of an ear problem that... Читать дальше...

Samir Handanovic has committed his future to Inter until June 2021. The Slovenia goalkeeper moved to San Siro in July 2012 and has been the Nerazzurri's undisputed number one, racking up 195 Serie A appearances for the club. Handanovic had been previously linked with a move to Manchester United, had David De Gea moved on from Old Trafford, while Liverpool have more recently been credited with an interest. But the 33-year-old appears set to remain in Milan for the foreseeable future after penning fresh terms with Luciano Spalletti's men. Читать дальше...

Joel Matip is set to miss Liverpool's trip to Brighton and Hove Albion due to injury, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. The centre-back sustained a knock during the midweek 3-0 Premier League win over Stoke City and is unlikely to recover in time for the match at the AMEX Stadium. However, there are no other concerns for Klopp, with midfielder Adam Lallana still working up his match fitness following a long-term thigh injury. "It looks like Joel Matip is out. After the game he had a problem, he felt something muscle-wise," said Klopp. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo will pull level with Barcelona rival Lionel Messi and win a fifth Ballon d'Or next week. France Football are set to reveal the winner of world football's most coveted individual award next Thursday, with competition between the era's dominant players as fierce as ever. Messi has shown stunning individual form for club and country, helping Barcelona to establish a healthy lead at the top of LaLiga after dragging Argentina into the 2018 World Cup. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp had little interest in comparing in-form Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah to former Reds star Luis Suarez, insisting such discussions are for newspapers and social media. Egypt winger Salah has been in sensational form since moving to Anfield in the close-season, and he took his tally of goals for all competitions to 17 with a double in Wednesday's 3-0 Premier League win at Stoke City. Such an impressive return has led some to compare Salah's contribution to that of Suarez, who scored... Читать дальше...

Antoine Griezmann is flourishing once again thanks largely to his partnership with Kevin Gameiro, according to Diego Simeone. The Atletico Madrid boss has seen star forward Griezmann rediscover his shooting boots over his last two appearances, having previously gone more than two months without scoring for his club. His dry spell, which covered all competitions, ended on November 21 when he found the net in a 2-0 Champions League win over Roma. The France international followed that up with a double in a 5-0 thrashing of Levante last week... Читать дальше...

Former Wales manager Colemanwas a guest on BBC Newcastle's Total Sportshow after two games as Sunderland boss.So far, the ex-Fulham chiefhas seen his side lose 2-1 to Aston Villa on November 21before beating Burton 2-0 lastweekend.As he was discussing life on Teesside, Black Cats nut Steve rang in to speak to his beloved club's new boss.The slight problem was that he didn't actually have any questions for the 47-year-old, and admitted he just wanted "a chat".Steve did welcome Coleman to Wearside... Читать дальше...