Новости за 05.01.2018

Shanghai Shenhua striker Carlos Tevez is seeking a return to Boca Juniors and told reporters at their training ground he "never left". Tevez intended to finish his career at Boca after departing Juventus but was lured away from La Bombonera by a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League. The 33-year-old is widely believed to be the best-paid player in the world, but, after failing to settle in China and scoring just four goals in 16 league appearances for Shenhua, he seems eager to give it up and go back to his former club. Читать дальше...

Oscar Garcia is the new coach of Olympiacos, the Greek club have confirmed. Garcia, 44, quit his last role at Saint-Etienne five months after taking the post, taking his leave from the Ligue 1 side after a 5-0 hammering by local rivals Lyon. Olympiacos are top of the Greek Super League and Garcia's first game in charge will be at Larissa on Sunday. Takis Lemonis had taken charge of the club on a temporary basis following the September departure of Besnik Hasi.  Garcia - who represented Barcelona... Читать дальше...

Argentina international Nicolas Tagliafico's switch from Independiente to Ajax has been completed. Left-back Tagliafico signed a four-and-a-half-year contract in Amsterdam on Friday and joins for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old made his Argentina debut last June as Jorge Sampaoli guided the Albiceleste to a 1-0 victory over Brazil in his first match at the helm. Tagliafico, whose only previous spell in Europe was a season on loan at Real Murcia in the Spanish second tier, was a key member... Читать дальше...

Athletic Bilbao coach Jose Angel Ziganda does not know if Kepa travelled to Real Madrid for a medical, but confirmed he did not have permission to do so. Madrid reportedly want Kepa to boost their goalkeeping options, with the 23-year-old out of contract at the end of the season. Athletic have warned Kepa - out of action for the last month with a toe injury - he will have to pay his €20million release fee in full if he wants to join Madrid during the January transfer window. Reports in Spain suggested... Читать дальше...

Chelsea have announced the signing of Ross Barkley from Everton, the playmaker joining the Premier League champions for a reported £15million. Barkley has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury and had been widely expected to leave Goodison Park, with Sam Allardyce resigned to losing the Englishman. Chelsea were close to completing a deal for Barkley on transfer deadline day in August, with the player reportedly changing his mind about a £35m move during a medical, although the 24-year-old strenuously denied these claims. Читать дальше...

The Al Nojoom player was caught doing the pose on cameratowards the substitutes' benchduring their King's Cup clash against Al Wahda on January 3.The match commentator canbe heard tutting and then saying "No, no, no", which seems to have been in reaction to the dab.Dabbing has been banned in Saudi Arabia because the authoritiesbelieve it has links to drug use.الوحدة_النجوم #دوري_بلس pic.twitter.com/niD2b8ncC9— دوري بلس (@dawriplusksa) January 3, 2018Last year, according to the BBC,a singer in Saudi... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger may have been hit with a three-match touchline ban, but he has been invited to enjoy Arsenal's FA Cup match at Nottingham Forest from a more comfortable vantage point. The Gunners boss landed in hot water after confronting officials following last month's 1-1 Premier League draw at West Brom, with referee Mike Dean having awarded a controversial late penalty for a Calum Chambers handball. On Friday the Frenchman received his punishment from the Football Association (FA) – which included a £40,000 fine ... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng believes he is close to regaining full fitness following a year of injury problems. The Germany international endured a stop-start 2017, but has returned to training in the new year at a camp in Doha in buoyant mood. Jupp Heynckes' side resume their Bundesliga campaign with next Friday's trip to Bayer Leverkusen and the coach had some words of encouragement for Boateng. "He told me he has no complaints about me at the moment," the 29-year-old said in quotes reported by the club's official website. Читать дальше...

Adelaide United bounced back from their shock defeat to Brisbane Roar by winning 3-0 at Perth Glory, who slipped out of the top six. Glory went into the match hoping to put their 6-0 battering at the hands of Sydney behind them, but Kenny Lowe's men were well beaten once again. It took the visitors just 10 minutes to break the deadlock, as Daniel Adlung broke free and finished confidently, with Baba Diawara almost making it 2-0 shortly after. United were made to wait for their second, but it did eventually arrive 19 minutes from time... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger has been given a three-match touchline ban and fined £40,000 after he confronted officials following last month's Premier League game at West Brom. Wenger was furious with the decision by referee Mike Dean to award a controversial late penalty for a Calum Chambers handball, Jay Rodriguez converting from 12 yards to earn a 1-1 draw for the Baggies. The Frenchman confronted Dean and his fellow officials on the pitch at the full-time whistle and also entered the referee's dressing room without permission. Читать дальше...

In the 2011/12 season, Vardyscored 34 goals in 42 appearances for the Cod Army to helpthem achieve promotion to the Football League.Vardy spent just the one prolific season at Fleetwood before making a £1m move to Leicester in the summer of 2012.Nowthe League One club are preparing to host the 2016 Premier League champions at Highbury Stadium – andone pub is hoping to make Vardy's return extra special.The Stawberry Gardens Pub are releasing a limited edition 'Vardy's Return'ale for fans to consume... Читать дальше...

The 60-second storyManchester United and Tottenhamhave reportedlybeen tracking Bordeaux star Malcom for some timeand it’s easy to see why. Over the past 12 months the young Brazilian star – Malcom will turn 21 in February – has developed into one of the most exciting talents in Ligue 1, a division known for producing a steady supply of top-class prospects for Premier League clubs.This season Malcom’s stats have stood out even though Bordeaux have been struggling near the foot of the division: he’s... Читать дальше...

Netherlands international Wesley Sneijder has confirmed he is leaving Nice after a short spell with the Ligue 1 club. Sneijder, who joined Nice in August after being released from his Galatasaray contract, has started only four league games this season. And the Qatar Stars League will be the next stop for the 33-year-old after he accepted an 18-month deal to move to Al-Gharafa. "It's a nice adventure and a fun challenge," Sneijder told RTL Boulevard.  "I am really happy to go for it together... Читать дальше...

Radja Nainggolan has been dropped for Roma's Serie A clash with Atalanta after sharing videos of himself smoking, drinking and swearing on social media. The Belgium international posted the clips to his Instagram account on New Year's Eve, when he confessed to being "absolutely smashed". Despite initially appearing unrepentant, Nainggolan later apologised but the 29-year-old's antics have seen him excluded from the squad and fined. Speaking at Friday's media conference, coach Eusebio Di Francesco was quick to address the matter. Читать дальше...

Diego Simeone is planning to partner Diego Costa in attack alongside Antoine Griezmann, but the Atletico Madrid head coach will try different solutions to strike a balance in the team. Costa made a goalscoring return on his second Atleti debut against Lleida Esportiu in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, after his move from Chelsea was finally ratified following the expiration of the club's transfer ban. The prospect of Costa alongside France star Griezmann has whetted fans' appetites, but the arrival of Vitolo to join the likes of Kevin Gameiro... Читать дальше...

Both of the club’s stars will be allowed to leave north Londonfor nothing at the end of the current campaign, with Chile international Sanchez tipped to joinManchester City and German World Cup winner Ozil a reported target of Manchester United.But centre-back Gabriel, who joined Valencia last year after making 46 league outings for the north Londoners, is confident they won’t both jump ship.Speaking exclusively in the February 2018 issue of FourFourTwo– a '90s special –he says: “The team would lose a lot if they left. Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has again dismissed Manchester City's quadruple chances, the Catalan coach claiming he would need 32 players to compete for four trophies. City are 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Guardiola's men have a favourable last-16 tie against Basel coming up in the Champions League. Burnley visit the Etihad Stadium for an FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday, with Guardiola's side then in EFL Cup semi-final action against Bristol City on Tuesday, as the club's busy schedule continues. Читать дальше...

Edinson Cavani and Javier Pastore have been told to explain their late return from Paris Saint-Germain's mid-season break. Top-scorer Cavani, who has 19 league goals to his name this season, and midfielder Pastore failed to return to training on time ahead of a busy week that sees PSG face Rennes in the Coupe de France on Sunday before Wednesday's Coupe de la Ligue tie with Amiens. Head coach Unai Emery will allow Cavani and Pastore the chance to explain their tardiness, but did not rule out the possibility of sanctioning the duo. Читать дальше...

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has hit back at Jose Mourinho's "touchline clowns" comment and criticised Arsene Wenger for not respecting referees. Mourinho's passion was questioned by reporters in his news conference on Thursday, leading to the Portuguese to claim he prefers to act in a "mature" manner, rather than "crazy" or like "a clown" on the touchline. Those comments were perceived to be aimed at Conte and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, both of whom are renowned for their eccentric and energetic personas on the side of the pitch. Читать дальше...

Hatem Ben Arfa (PSGto Leicester)The former Newcastle winger is currently at French giants PSG but on the brink of an exit from the Parc des Princes, having not played this season. Rumours abound that the capital club will simply release him from his contract this month to get his wages off the books.And Leicester could be a suitable fit. Ben Arfa can play in any of the positions behind the main striker, and with Riyad Mahrez’s future uncertain, provide a ready-made replacement for the Algerian. Even if Mahrez stays... Читать дальше...

AC Milan head coach Gennaro Gattuso still believes his side can claim a place in next season's Champions League. Milan have won one of their five Serie A matches since Gattuso took charge following the sacking of Vincenzo Montella, leaving the team 11th in the table despite heavy investment in players including Leonardo Bonucci and Andre Silva. It means Milan are 14 points adrift of fourth-placed Roma and Champions League qualification but just 10 above the bottom three. Despite their poor form... Читать дальше...

Sergio Ramos has a calf injury and is expected to miss Real Madrid's first LaLiga match after the winter break. The Madrid captain was absent from Zinedine Zidane's squad for Thursday's 3-0 win at Numancia in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16, although fellow big-name players such as Cristiano Ronaldo were also rested. And Madrid confirmed in a brief statement on Friday that Ramos would be out of action for an unspecific period due to injury. "Following tests carried out on Sergio Ramos by the Sanitas Real Madid Medical Services... Читать дальше...

The former Soviet Union, CIS and Russia international swapped Shakhtar Donetsk for the Premier League in 1991 and helped the Red Devils clinch a first title in 26 years.However, the wideman’s Old Trafford career could have been over as soon as it had begun after being fooled into cursing the club’s supremo on the training ground.Speaking exclusively in the February 2018 issue of FourFourTwo magazine, he says: "I once called Fergie a 'Scottish bastard' – although not on purpose. My new team-mates taught me to say that to Ferguson at training... Читать дальше...

Chris Hughton has "categorically" rejected speculation Celtic striker Moussa Dembele is set to join Brighton and Hove Albion for £18million. Reports over the festive period indicated the 21-year-old was close to joining Brighton, with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers accepting he could not guarantee the striker's future. Dembele hit 17 Scottish Premiership goals last season to build a reputation as one of the hottest young strikers in Europe, with Real Madrid and Chelsea listed among his potential suitors. Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri has done nothing to distance Juventus from speculation about a potential move for Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, speaking of his admiration for the "talented" German. Can has entered the final six months of his contract at Liverpool and can open discussions with other clubs regarding a free transfer at the end of the season. Liverpool have so far been unsuccessful in their attempts to tie the former Bayer Leverkusen man down to a new deal and time is beginning to run out. ... Читать дальше...