Новости за 11.01.2018

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has dropped the use of goal-line technology in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue until further notice. During this week's Coupe de la Ligue quarter-finals, errors were made by the GoalControl system on two separate occasions. As a result of the failures of the system, the LFP announced on Thursday that the technology would be removed as a precautionary measure. "This decision comes after a first formal notice sent on December 21 to... Читать дальше...

Jack Wilshere could be fit to face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday despite suffering an ankle injury against Chelsea in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Wilshere, who was captaining Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, was substituted in the second half after he was seemingly hurt in the process of blocking a cross. Arsene Wenger confirmed after the match that Wilshere had suffered a sprain, but the Frenchman was unsure how long the midfielder would be out of action. Wilshere... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane deserves to keep his job at Real Madrid even if they do not win any further trophies this season, according to Michael Laudrup. The Spanish and European champions are 16 points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona, although they have a game in hand, and face a daunting two-legged tie with Paris Saint-Germain in their bid to win a third consecutive Champions League. A much-changed Madrid side reached the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday with a 5-2 aggregate win over Numancia... Читать дальше...

AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli says the club will not make any January signings despite being in the bottom half of the Serie A table. The Rossoneri have won one of their last four Serie A matches, a narrow home success against Crotone last time out, despite heavy investment in the squad. Mirabelli brought in a host of players, including Portugal striker Andre Silva and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, in the off-season. But even though Milan are well off the pace in Serie... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore says team-mate Thiago Silva was wrong to suggest he has asked to leave the club. Neither Pastore nor Edinson Cavani have played in PSG's last two games after returning late to training from the mid-season break. Silva suggested following Wednesday's 6-1 Coupe de France route of Rennes that Pastore had pushed for a move this month, only for the club to fail to find a suitor. However, the 28-year-old insists he wants to stay at Parc des Princes for the rest of his career. Читать дальше...

Pietro Fanna was walking along a corridor inside the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, and he could hear weeping. As Verona’s captain got closer, it became clear that all of the noise was coming from the visitors’ dressing room: the dressing room that contained Arrigo Sacchi’s Milan.A month later, Milan beat Benfica in Vienna to win back-to-back European Cups, cementing their status as one of the greatest club teams of all time. Not until Real Madrid’s 2017 victory over Juventus in Cardiff, 27 years later... Читать дальше...

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Leicester City manager Claude Puel believes speculation linking Harry Maguire with a move away from the club is to be welcomed. Manchester City are reportedly considering a £50million bid for the centre-back, who joined Leicester from Hull City last June for an undisclosed fee reported to be £17m. Maguire's powerful performances have since earned the defender his first England caps, but Puel is unconcerned about ongoing rumours surrounding the 24-year-old. "I think it is a good thing to have some... Читать дальше...

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists the club will not sell any of their star players before the beginning of next season. Star striker Harry Kane and midfielder Dele Alli have both been linked with some of Europe's elite clubs, with Real Madrid said to be eager to sign Kane in particular this year. However, Levy says the club are under no pressure to cash in on their very best players before they move into their new stadium for the start of 2018-19. "I'm 100 per cent confident. Every single player that we want to keep... Читать дальше...

Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel has confirmed the club are in talks to sign Baba Rahman from Chelsea. The full-back has not made an appearance for Antonio Conte's side this season and has been tipped for a return to the Bundesliga, having spent part of last season on loan in Gelsenkirchen. Rahman was in talks over a return in August, but the serious knee injury that brought an end to his campaign last January meant Schalke did not pursue that option. "We're in talks with Chelsea regarding... Читать дальше...

Rudi Voller accepts Bayer Leverkusen will struggle to keep hold of Leon Bailey if he continues progressing and believes only Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga have the power to retain star players as long as they want. Bailey joined Leverkusen in January 2017 from Genk for a reported €13.5million and initially struggled to make a consistent impact, making just eight substitute appearances in the Bundesliga. But it has been a different story this season, with the 20-year-old Jamaican scoring six goals and setting up another four in 14 games... Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling looked like he wanted the ground to swallow him up. Manchester City took a 1-0 lead after half-time in the 2016 EFL Cup final at Wembley through Fernandinho. As Yaya Toure and David Silva surged at a porous Liverpool defence before the hour, Sterling had the chance to definitively silence his tormentors. The England winger's £49million switch from Anfield to the Etihad Stadium in July 2015 had proved acrimonious. Fleetingly the teen darling of the Kop, Sterling was now Judas. Public enemy number one. Читать дальше...

Valencia have announced the signing of Francis Coquelin from Arsenal. The midfielder has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Mestalla, which includes an €80million release clause. Valencia are reported to have paid in the region of €13.5m for the 26-year-old. "Valencia have this Thursday reached an agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of Francis Coquelin," the club confirmed in a statement. 160 appearances 2 FA Cups 1 Columbo Good luck at @valenciacf, Francis - and thanks for all you did for us pic.twitter.com/Tiwsw1nEF5 ... Читать дальше...

Bruce Rioch (Arsenal)Rioch's namegenerally only crops up as the answer to a quiz question (‘Who was Arsenal’s manager before Arsene Wenger?’), and those who recall his presence in the Arsenal dugout remember little more than his disagreements with Ian Wright and reputation as a hard taskmaster.However, behind the old-school approachthere was a thoughtful manager who started Arsenal’s rapid evolution over the 1990s, helping to embrace a more cultured, attack-minded game than Gunners fans were accustomed... Читать дальше...

Naby Keita will play for RB Leipzig against Schalke in the Bundesliga on Saturday, despite reports his transfer to Liverpool will be moved forward. A deal for Keita, believed to be worth £48million, has been set for the end of the season, with Jurgen Klopp previously denying the Anfield club would try to complete the move during the January transfer window. But reports suggest Liverpool - cash-rich following this week's club-record sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona - are keen to negotiate... Читать дальше...

Manchester City have finished above Liverpool in each of the past eight Premier League seasons – something they have managed to accomplish despite never winning at Anfield during this time. Indeed, we must go back to May 3, 2003 for the last time City left the red side of Merseyside with all of the points. But who was playing for City then and did the result matter? What were the other big stories in sport and who was top of the charts? Read on to find out. THE GAME City were winding their way... Читать дальше...

Gabriel Barbosa is keen on a return to Santos, the club's president has confirmed, with the forward ready to end his European nightmare. Gabigol helped Brazil to win their home Olympics in 2016 and was considered one of the world's hottest young strikers, earning a move to Inter for a reported €25million. But the 21-year-old has flopped in Italy, scoring a single Serie A goal and failing to start any league games, while a loan spell at Benfica has failed to revive Gabigol's career. Santos president... Читать дальше...

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Gianluigi Donnarumma "always expressed his desire to stay" at AC Milan despite controversy relating to his contract extension, according to the club's sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. The 18-year-old goalkeeper renewed his contract with the club in July, committing to Milan until 2021 and ending – at least temporarily – the mounting speculation about interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, such as Real Madrid and Juventus. But reports in December suggested Donnarumma's agent Mino... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo lead the 2017 UEFA Fans' Team of the Year, but Neymar has been left out for the second time in succession. Despite becoming the world's most expensive player when he moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain and thriving in Ligue 1, Neymar did not make the cut. Instead, Eden Hazard of Chelsea is the third member of an attacking trident in a team dominated by Real Madrid stars after Zinedine Zidane's men retained the Champions League and beat Barca to winning LaLiga last year. Читать дальше...

We’re celebrating all things '90s with a special issue of FourFourTwo magazine this month. Among many other things, it was the decade that saw the rebranding of England’s top tier as the Premier League and the influx of cash changed the game, from kick-off times to snazzy sponsors, to player wages.Managers began to feel the pinch, however, as there was now increased pressure to stay – and perform – in the lucrative Prem. A total of 67 gaffers held the role of Premier League boss from the start of... Читать дальше...

Brownhill, who was born in Warrington, was an academy player at Manchester United until 2012.And while he got to rub shoulders with Rooney during his time in the club's youth setup,the 22-year-old had previously confessed his admiration for the former United striker in a poem when he was just 11 years old.There's a few crushing statements in there (e.g. "people call him fatty" and "he might not have good looks") but all in all, it's a lovely piece of work.The 22-year-old has made 30 appearancs for... Читать дальше...

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Robert Lewandowski and Mats Hummels will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday due to injury, coach Jupp Heynckes has confirmed. Both players sustained problems during Germany's mid-season break, with Lewandowski suffering with a knee issue and Hummels injuring an adductor. The pair were forced to train alone for much of Bayern's training camp in Doha, before returning to the rest of the group on Thursday. However, Friday's trip to Leverkusen has come too soon for them... Читать дальше...

Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura has continued to prove that age is no barrier to a professional football career by signing a new contract with Yokohama FC aged 50. Miura, who broke Stanley Matthews' record as the oldest professional to score a goal last year, retired from international football 18 years ago with 89 caps, but is now set to play his 33rd season domestically. The veteran forward started his career with Santos and spent several years in Brazil before returning to his homeland... Читать дальше...