Новости за 08.12.2017

Gianluigi Buffon will miss Saturday's crunch clash with Inter due to a calf injury, Serie A champions Juventus have confirmed. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters on Friday that Buffon was unlikely to recover from the complaint that kept him out of Tuesday's Champions League win at Olympiacos and Juve released a squad list on their official website later in the day with the 39-year-old goalkeeper an absentee. Former Arsenal and Roma keeper Wojciech Szczesny made his sixth Juventus appearance... Читать дальше...

France have been given a great chance of winning the World Cup thanks to a favourable draw in the group stage, according to former defender Lilian Thuram. Didier Deschamps' side will face Australia, Denmark and Peru in Group C at Russia 2018 and are heavy favourites to reach at least the round of 16. Thuram won 142 caps for Les Bleus and was a crucial part of the illustrious side that won the 1998 World Cup, Euro 2000 and the 2003 Confederations Cup. The former Juventus and Barcelona star now... Читать дальше...

Under-pressure Borussia Dortmund head coach Peter Bosz has rejected suggestions his playing and coaching staff recently held crisis talks in a bid to turn around their ailing form. Dortmund have tumbled to sixth in the Bundesliga, with the 5-0 DFB-Pokal win over third-tier Magdeburg standing as their only victory in the past 12 matches across all competitions. The collapse from 4-0 up against Schalke two weeks ago, which saw Revierderby end in a stunning 4-4 draw, reportedly prompted emergency discussions between Bosz and his squad. Читать дальше...

Arsenal will be without Shkodran Mustafi for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Southampton. The centre-back limped off shortly after Manchester United's second goal in their 3-1 win over the Gunners at Emirates Stadium last weekend. Manager Arsene Wenger says there is a chance the Germany international will be fit to face West Ham next Wednesday but he will not be involved at St Mary's Stadium. "The only one out at the moment is Mustafi. He is certainly not available for Sunday," Wenger told Arsenal's official website. Читать дальше...

Jordan Henderson has the hardest job in world football by being Liverpool captain, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. Henderson was left out of Liverpool's 7-0 romp against Spartak Moscow in midweek and his performances have come in for criticism on occasions this season. Klopp launched a staunch defence of the England midfielder, who he assured of a place in the starting line-up for Sunday's Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield, and feels the weight of following club great Steven Gerrard as Reds skipper is a considerable one. Читать дальше...

Crotone have announced the appointment of Walter Zenga as their new head coach. The former Italy goalkeeper succeeds Davide Nicola at the Stadio Ezio Scida, after he resigned following their 3-0 Serie A loss to Udinese. It is Zenga's first role since he was sacked as Wolves boss in October 2016. Former Inter and Sheffield Wednesday forward Benito Carbone, who stepped down as Ternana boss in January, has been named his assistant. Crotone, who sit 16th in Serie A after 15 matches, face Sassuolo on Sunday.

Everton boss Sam Allardyce has refused to rule out making an audacious bid to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund. A report in The Mirror claimed the Premier League club are ready to offer £60million for the striker, who is said to be unsettled at Signal Iduna Park, in January. Any deal for the Gabon star would represent a spectacular coup for Everton, given that Real Madrid, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs to have been linked with the forward in recent months. Читать дальше...

Boca Juniors are "optimistic" they will be able to sign Carlos Tevez for a third time as his future with Shanghai Shenhua remains up in the air. Tevez has failed to impress during his time in Shanghai, scoring just four goals in 16 Chinese Super League appearances despite the club making him one of the world's best paid players. The former Manchester City and Juventus star has been accused of being overweight and had his commitment questioned more than once. His representatives are in negotiations... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino has accepted that "realistically" Tottenham's hopes of mounting a Premier League title challenge are as good as over. A run of just one win in their last five league games has seen Spurs fall 18 points off the pace, with Manchester City threatening to run away with the title. Pochettino's men look as though they will have a fight on their hands to even finish in the top four on current form, as they go into Saturday's clash with Stoke City in sixth place. And although Pochettino... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich have been fined €20,000 after fans threw fake notes on the pitch during a Champions League clash with Anderlecht last month. Supporters threw rolls of mock-up €500 bills at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in protest against the high cost of tickets. They also held a banner apparently criticising UEFA for their pricing policy, which read: 'Is your gr€€d now finally satisfied?'. Travelling fans were angered after some reportedly paid as much as €100 for match tickets. European football's... Читать дальше...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he and Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho are "twins" when it comes to their thirst for success. A spiky and tempestuous rivalry sparked between the two men when they led Barcelona and Real Madrid on either side of El Clasico's divide in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Their appointments at City and United last year meant renewed hostilities between two brilliant and contrasting tacticians; Guardiola the romantic cast against Mourinho the arch pragmatist once more. Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery has responded to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's apparent encouragement for Neymar to sign for the club. Perez was quoted by Marca as saying that Neymar would find it easier to win the Ballon d'Or if he played for the European champions. The comment is likely to further speculation surrounding the Brazilian's future, with reports suggesting Madrid are keen to bring him back to LaLiga next year. However, Emery insists the former Barcelona star can achieve all his goals in the French capital. Читать дальше...

Adelaide United held on for a 2-1 win at Melbourne Victory despite having two players sent off late on, lifting them to fourth in the A-League for the time being. Baba Diawara got the visitors up and running in the 17th minute, meeting a corner and heading in the opening goal of what the A-League has branded the 'Star Wars Round' of fixtures, ahead of the film franchise's next release. Victory should have restored the balance just before the break when awarded a penalty as a result of Ben Garuccio's handball... Читать дальше...

1. Translator meets idol, 1996Yes, they used to be friends.In 1996, Jose Mourinho arrives at Barcelona as the translator (and general factotum) of Bobby Robson, tasked with providing a bridge between his boss and the squad. He soon identifies Guardiola as one of the leaders worth knowing. “They were quite friendly,” Robson said. Guardiola: “It was a working relationship.”So it continues even after Robson leaves, with Mourinho staying on under Louis van Gaal until 2000. When celebrating one title... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho insists the Premier League title is not destined to be won by Manchester United or Manchester City this season. Pep Guardiola's side hold an eight-point lead over United ahead of Sunday's derby clash at Old Trafford. A win for City over their fierce rivals would put them in a commanding position to claim the trophy, while a victory for Mourinho's side looks to be crucial to their hopes of a first league triumph since the retirement of Alex Ferguson. Mourinho, however, does not believe it is a two-horse race this season... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Real Madrid intend to appeal against the two-match ban handed to Dani Carvajal by UEFA for what was perceived as a deliberate attempt to get a yellow card. Carvajal delayed a throw-in during Madrid's 6-0 win over APOEL in the Champions League on November 21 and was consequently shown a yellow card. It was his third booking of the season in Europe, meaning he was suspended for the 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. Had he avoided UEFA punishment, the right-back would... Читать дальше...

Eden Hazard's chances of winning a maiden Ballon d'Or will depend on success at team level, according to his club manager Antonio Conte. Chelsea and Belgium playmaker Hazard ranked 19th in the 2017 award - won for a fifth time by Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday, thanks largely to his performances in Real Madrid's run to the Champions League and LaLiga titles. Although Hazard played a significant role in Chelsea's Premier League success last season, Conte believes only players with continental or global success are given serious consideration. Читать дальше...

David Silva will feature for Manchester City in Sunday's huge derby clash with Manchester United after recovering from an injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Spain international sustained a knock while scoring the winner in City's late 2-1 triumph over West Ham in their last Premier League outing, missing the Champions League defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk as a result. Guardiola did not reveal any particular details relating to Silva's injury, only that he felt discomfort straight after scoring. Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi has been named the worst footballer in the world at France Football’s annual awards ceremony in Paris.The Argentine turnip was chosen unanimously by the journalists who comprise the prize’s voters, many of whom have spent years watching him stumble about attempting to put one foot in front of the other and usually failing.Messi was ceremoniously presented with the ‘Ballon de Merde’ prize to jeers from the attendees, who booed every mention of his name and showered him with rotten fruit... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo has labelled himself the "best player in history" after winning the Ballon d'Or for a record-equalling fifth time. The Real Madrid superstar beat Lionel Messi and Neymar to the prestigious individual honour, which was presented at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Thursday. That win brings him level with Messi as the most successful player in the history of the award, but Ronaldo sees himself as being a cut above. Not only does he consider himself to be better than all current professionals... Читать дальше...

Rafinha returned to Barcelona training on Friday for the first time since suffering an injury on April 2. The Brazilian damaged the meniscus in his right knee in last season's 4-1 LaLiga win over Granada and has yet to make an appearance since undergoing surgery. Midfielder Rafinha was involved in part of the squad session ahead of Sunday's clash with Villarreal and could hope to return to full fitness before the end of the year. Ousmane Dembele took part as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp says it is "disrespectful" to Liverpool's other players to describe Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah as the 'Fab Four'. The attacking quartet was in devastating form against Spartak Moscow on Wednesday, with Coutinho netting a hat-trick and the other three also on target in an emphatic 7-0 win at Anfield. The performance led to some sections of the media dubbing them the 'Fab Four', a reference to the nickname given to the iconic Liverpudlian band The Beatles. Читать дальше...

Macedonian outfit Vardar and Norway's Rosenborg were engrossed in their Europa League tussle, deadlocked at 1-1 heading into the final stages of the contest. (Nicklas Bendnter had scored Rosenborg's goal, by the way– naturally.)But as the clock struck 73minutes, a dog invaded the pitch and caused a scene as it ran aroundseemingly unwilling to come off.Vardargoalkeeper FilipGachevski tried to pick upthe energetic maverick, but he was unsuccessful.Eventually, the dog was chased off by two stewards... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane agrees with Cristiano Ronaldo's bold claim that he is the "best player in history" following the Real Madrid star's record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or triumph on Thursday. Ronaldo beat Lionel Messi and Neymar to the prestigious individual gong, moving level on five with his Argentinian rival. And the Portugal international came out with the assertion that his victory makes him the best footballer in history, claiming that there is nobody who can do what he does. When asked if he agreed, Zidane said: "Yes. Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti believes Saturday's Derby d'Italia clash with Juventus will allow him to judge whether or not Inter have what it takes to compete consistently against the best. Inter go into the eagerly anticipated meeting top of Serie A, having gone to the summit for the first time since January 2016 with a 5-0 hammering of Chievo last time out. Their improvement under Spalletti this season has been remarkable, with the Italian coach taking over a side that stuttered to a seventh-place finish last term. Читать дальше...