Новости за 07.12.2017

Cristiano Ronaldo won his fifth Ballon d'Or to equal Lionel Messi's record haul and go back-to-back for the second time in his decorated career. The Portugal star claimed football's top individual honour ahead of Messi and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar, who finished third. Ronaldo was one of seven Real Madrid players to make the top 30 following another impressive year from Los Blancos as a second successive Champions League triumph undoubtedly contributed to their attacker's success on Thursday. Читать дальше...

Ademola Lookman struck a brace as a youthful Everton signed off from an underwhelming Europa League campaign with a 3-0 win at Apollon Limassol on Thursday. Subbed at half-time of his only Premier League start this season, the 20-year-old scored twice inside the opening half hour to end his 20-match scoreless run in all competitions and give the Toffees their first win at the final attempt in Group E. The visitors clearly had an eye on Sunday's derby against Liverpool in handing starting debuts to young trio Harry Charsley... Читать дальше...

Gennaro Gattuso suffered defeat in his first Europa League game in charge as AC Milan rounded out an otherwise successful Group D campaign with a 2-0 loss away to Rijecka. The Rossoneri's unbeaten record in Europe this season came to a disappointing end in Croatia, leaving their new manager still waiting for his first victory since taking over from Vincenzo Montella. Denied at the death by Benevento goalkeeper Alberto Brignoli's unlikely equaliser on Sunday, Gattuso saw a much-changed XI out-fought... Читать дальше...

With Cristiano Ronaldo securing his fifth Ballon d'Or ahead of Lionel Messi on Thursday, the long-time rivals continued their dominance of the award. Only once in the last 10 years - when Messi finished ahead of Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta - have the world's leading duet failed to finish in the top two spots in the voting. Eventually, though, their dominance will have to come to an end. It may not be for a good few years yet, but there will come a time when someone not named Messi or Ronaldo will be posing with the prestigious trophy. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the first leg of his side's Champions League last-16 tie after being suspended for two matches by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) for "receiving a yellow card on purpose". The CEDB launched an investigation after Carvajal was booked for delaying a throw-in during stoppage time near the end of Madrid's 6-0 victory over APOEL in the Champions League on November 21. The booking was Carvajal's third in the competition this season and... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo has won his fifth Ballon d’Or. His finest night of the year came when Real Madrid thrashed Juventus in the Champions League final. Omnisport’s Matthew Scott was there to tell the tale.   The greatest Champions League final victory of the modern era could only ever have had Cristiano Ronaldo sitting on the throne as its master. As Real Madrid and Juventus were finalising plans for their Cardiff showdown, it was speculated here that the iconic Ronaldo might be missing a final to call his own - despite all those he has won. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo pulled level with long-time rival Lionel Messi after collecting his fifth Ballon d’Or on Thursday. The award, which recognises the best player in the world, has been shared by the formidable duo since 2008, with Ronaldo now celebrating two consecutive wins. A number of players have come close to breaking their stranglehold on the award over the past decade, but sustained brilliance and spectacular feats of goalscoring ensured their iron grip is as tight as ever. Читать дальше...

Gianluigi Buffon finished fourth in the 2017 Ballon d'Or vote as 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe breached the top 10. Juventus star Buffon was rewarded for his role in his side's run to the Champions League final, although Real Madrid - inspired by Luka Modric and captain Sergio Ramos, in at 5 and 6 - prevented the goalkeeping great from finally lifting Europe's top prize. Italy's failure to qualify for next year's World Cup did not impact the voting, the veteran just missing out on the top three. Читать дальше...

Antoine Griezmann has tumbled from the top three to 18th place in this year's Ballon d'Or voting, while Edinson Cavani and Kevin de Bruyne missed out on the top 10. Atletico Madrid's Griezmann had finished third in 2016, behind Lionel Messi and winner Cristiano Ronaldo, having starred in the European Championships as hosts France made the final. But his stock has fallen in the subsequent 12 months and his tally of 15 LaLiga goals so far in 2017 is good enough for only an 18th-placed finish, just... Читать дальше...

On most matchdays at Old Trafford, Paul Pogba would be irreplaceable. But when Manchester City visit on Sunday, he might not be.The French midfielder is so crucial to Manchester United that their entire play revolves around him. None of their players can do what he does; just look at their attacking stats – passes, dribbles, through-balls – and he often comes out top.Yet what these numbers have in common is that they’re measured when United are in possession. Their reliance on Pogba hits its peak when they have the ball. Читать дальше...

Defensor Sporting lost 1-0 to Penarol in the Uruguayan Primera Division on Wednesday night through a 95th minute winner from former Atletico Madrid winger Cristian Rodriguez.Sporting's Ayrton Cougo was shown a red card for his protests towards the referee after the game andthe decision clearly infuriatedAcevedo.After failing to headbutt the referee, Acevedo crumbled to the ground when the linesman stepped in. Quite clearly, he hadn't been touched by the official.What a shambles.SEE ALSO...Watch:... Читать дальше...

Paul Clement remains convinced he can steer Swansea City to Premier League safety - and hopes a pre-Christmas push can boost their survival hopes. The Welsh club sit bottom of the table on nine points, four adrift of 17th-placed West Brom ahead of Saturday's pivotal fixture between the two struggling teams at the Liberty Stadium. Swansea haven't registered a league win since a 2-0 result against Huddersfield Town on October 14, with a run of seven defeats in eight games leading to speculation over Clement's future. Читать дальше...

It was once written that there are four types ofLiverpoolsupporters;author Simon Hughes categorisedfans as either Anfield regulars, day-tripping consumers, corporate types or those who merely follow the game on Twitter.So which are you? Are you more likely to be found typing furiously within 280 characters during a match than shouting your lungs out on the Kop? Or will you instead be scurrying off to grab some pizza before half-time in the new Main Stand?Would you be greeting Jose Mourinho with a... Читать дальше...

16. Basel2014-15: Lost to Porto in round of 16 • 2015-16: Didn’t qualify • 2016-17: Group stageNext opponentfrom: Barcelona, Besiktas, Liverpool, Man City, PSG, Roma, TottenhamOdds: 300/1 (16th favourites)Basel suffered the joint-heaviest knockout-phase defeat – 7-0 to Bayern Munich in 2012 – and if the last 16 draw frowns upon them, there’s a small chance that record could come under threat. The 124-year-old, passionately supported lot from St. Jakob-Park nevertheless kept four clean sheets in their group ... Читать дальше...

Spartak Moscow's Leonid Mironov has been charged with racist behaviour following an alleged incident in his side's UEFA Youth League match with Liverpool. UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the 19-year-old defender after he was accused of abusing Rhian Brewster in Liverpool's 2-0 win at Prenton Park on Wednesday. Brewster, a member of the England Under-17 squad who won the World Cup earlier this year - reported the issue to referee Mohammed Al-Hakim towards the end of the game, while... Читать дальше...

Manchester City can go 11 points clear at the Premier League summit by beating arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday, but Michael Owen does not believe such a result would end the title race. Pep Guardiola's side have been in phenomenal form in 2017-18 and head into the Manchester derby at Old Trafford as the top flight's only unbeaten side. City took an early advantage at the summit last season before Chelsea surged to the title, and former United forward Owen does not think they will be able to ease off should they open a sizeable lead. Читать дальше...

Manchester United must beat Manchester City on Sunday if they want to keep their title hopes alive, according to Andrei Kanchelskis. The Premier League's top two go head-to-head at Old Trafford in a pre-Christmas fixture that is about much more than just local pride. City already sit eight points clear at the summit and a win over their neighbours would leave United with a mammoth deficit to make up, even with 22 games still to play in the campaign. Kanchelskis - who played for both clubs during... Читать дальше...

According to The Telegraph, Rubin Kazan's players are owedin excess of £10 million and haven't received their wages since July.A host of the club’s star players are now threatening to walk for nothing this January, including former Arsenal midfielder Song and ex-Sunderland loanee Yann M’Vila.Why now, though? Well,the squad were told on Wednesday that there is no money left in the bankto pay them, says the report.Rubin are owned by the Tatar-American Investments and Finance company, TAIF. Club president... Читать дальше...

If what you wanted for Christmas was Inter signing their own version of 'Jingle Bells', your wish has been granted! With the Nerazzurri sitting top of Serie A, spirits are clearly high. Festive cheer must also be in abundant supply, with the likes of Mauro Icardi, Ivan Perisic and Borja Valero joining together for a rendition of 'Inter Bells'. Yuto Nagatomo and Eder may find themselves on the fringes of the side at San Siro, but they have been handed leading roles in the song by Luciano Spalletti... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo winning the Ballon d'Or on Thursday would be a boost for everyone at Real Madrid, according to Nacho Fernandez. Portuguese superstar Ronaldo, who was named the Best FIFA Men's Player in October, is expected to match Lionel Messi by taking the individual award for the fifth time in his career. The 32-year-old led Madrid to LaLiga glory and the successful defence of their Champions League crown in 2016-17, but has struggled for goals in domestic competition this season with just two league strikes to his name. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho accused Pep Guardiola of lying about David Silva being injured this week and, frankly, all power to the Manchester United manager. Relations between the tempestuous Portuguese and his feisty Catalan sparring partner have been almost nauseatingly cordial since they arrived in Manchester last year. But with their teams heading the Premier League pack, will we see a return to the fractious mood that saw Guardiola turn the air blue in the Santiago Bernabeu press room before his Barcelona... Читать дальше...

The Portugal international has endured a difficult start to the 2017/18 La Liga campaign, having scored just twice in domestic competitionheading into Madrid's clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.But his Champions League record has been fantastic, and the 32-year-oldraised the bar higher by scoring in every group stage match this season.His 12th-minute strike in Madrid's 3-2 victorywas quite special too: Ronaldo picked up possession on the edge of the box and rocketed a strikestraight into the top corner past a helpless Roman Burki.

The Champions League group stage ended in a flurry of goals, most of them conceded by Spartak Moscow. Seven goals at Anfield? Oh, you better believe that’s a paddlin’.No surprise then that four Red men feature in the list of scorerswho've netted three or more after the group stage, a player total that only PSG can match. A trio of goals is our cut-off pointbecause it means that – at worst – a player has a one-in-two goals-per-game ratio.One player has trebled that, however, and scored nine in six matches. Читать дальше...

Diego Perotti has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension at Roma, the club announced on Thursday. The 29-year-old's deal was due to expire at the end of next season but he has agreed a renewal, tying him to the club until 2021. Since joining in January 2016, Perotti has made 78 appearances and scored 17 goals, the latest of which came in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Qarabag as Roma secured top spot in Champions League Group C. "From the first game, I have felt very at home here," said Perotti... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City take their eight-point lead to Old Trafford on Sunday, with the stage set for them to take a vice-like grip on the title race or Jose Mourinho's Manchester United to blow the battle for the Premier League open once more. The top two sides in the country will put forth a plethora of talent at one of its most famous arenas this weekend, but which players win the nod to get into Omnisport's combined Manchester XI? Unfortunately for the likes of the suspended Paul Pogba... Читать дальше...