Новости за 18.01.2018

Erik Durm has suffered yet another injury blow, having recently returned to first-team duty with Borussia Dortmund. Durm, yet to feature in the Bundesliga this season, was named in the Dortmund squad for a 0-0 draw against Wolfsburg on Sunday after recovering from hip surgery. But the 25-year-old is set for a further spell on the sidelines after Dortmund confirmed he sustained a torn ligament in his right ankle in training on Wednesday. "The team has already wished him a speedy recovery," Dortmund said in a statement on Thursday. Читать дальше...

Chelsea youngster Nathan has joined Portuguese Primeira Liga side Belenenses on loan until the end of the season. Nathan signed for Chelsea for a reported €6.2million in 2015 from Atletico Paranaense before being shipped out on loan to affiliate club Vitesse. The Brazilian spent two years in the Eredivisie and was then sent to Ligue 1 side Amiens at the start of the current campaign. However, he managed to play just nine minutes of Ligue 1 football in his solitary appearance, resulting in his loan move ending at the start of the month. Читать дальше...

Chelsea are in talks over a potential move for Roma full-back Emerson Palmieri, the defender's agent has claimed. The Premier League side have been linked with several left-backs in recent months, with coach Antonio Conte reportedly eager to give Marcos Alonso more competition. Juventus' Alex Sandro was reported to be Chelsea's primary target before the start of the season, but the Serie A champions' asking price is said to have put the Blues off a move. Emerson has only played twice for Roma... Читать дальше...

Sean Dyche has wriggled out of claims he used to eat worms during training as a player, joking he eats gravel for breakfast instead. The gruff-voiced Burnley boss was accused of chowing down on worms by former Bristol City team-mate Soren Andersen, who was speaking on Danish podcast Fodboldministeriet. "He had exactly the same voice," Andersen said. "Maybe the voice comes from eating earthworms because every time we trained, he used to eat earthworms. "It was horrible, I've never experienced anything like it. Читать дальше...

Paulo Dybala may be a burgeoning star in European football but it is unfair to compare him with Barcelona icon Lionel Messi, says Michael Laudrup. Dybala's exploits for Juventus since moving from Palermo in 2015 have earned him rave reviews, the 24-year-old scoring 44 Serie A goals in 84 games for the Bianconeri. His 17 strikes in all competitions this season have made him one of the hottest prospects in Europe, with many labelling him as the heir to Messi's throne with Argentina and Barca. Former... Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund have left Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of the squad for their trip to Hertha Berlin, with sporting director Michael Zorc questioning the striker's mentality amid reports he is close to joining Arsenal. Dortmund hit out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger after the Frenchman suggested the Gabon international would be a good fit at Emirates Stadium during his media conference on Thursday. Aubameyang has been strongly linked with a switch to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao... Читать дальше...

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The transfer speculation surrounding Sanchez and Mkhitaryan has provided an outing for the scarcely seen swap deal – last refuge of the cash-strapped Football Manager player, and a transfer instrument that is weirdly popular in Serie A for reasons that definitely don’t have anything to do with money-laundering.Here, we've selected 10 of the biggest swap deals in football history–and suggested who got the betterdeal...Andy Cole for Keith Gillespie + £6mManchester United and NewcastleAt the time, this... Читать дальше...

Kalidou Koulibaly would happily stay at Napoli "forever" as he feels he owes the club and fans at least one Serie A title. The centre-back joined Napoli from Belgian club Genk in 2014 and, although he initially had some problems convincing Rafael Benitez, has become a key part of the team under Maurizio Sarri. Koulibaly has regularly attracted interest from elsewhere over the last two years, with Chelsea coach Antonio Conte said to be an admirer of the Senegal international. But the 26-year-old is in no rush to jump ship at Napoli... Читать дальше...

Neymar's contract at Paris Saint-Germain does not have a release clause, according to the player's lawyer. PSG triggered the world-record €222million release clause in Neymar's Barcelona contract to prise him away from Camp Nou. But with Real Madrid reportedly keen to entice Neymar back to LaLiga at the end of the season, the player's lawyer Marcos Motta has dismissed suggestions that the Brazil star's deal at Parc des Princes includes a similar clause. "I can guarantee that there's no release... Читать дальше...

Manchester United officially unveiled their co-branded tractor with Yanmar at the club's Aon Training Complex on Thursday to mark a monumental feat for modern football.Yanmar have been Manchester United's "global partner" since 2012 - so releasing a co-branded tractor was inevitable, really.But what did United group managing director Richard Arnold have to say about the gorgeous new vehicle?He told the club's official website: “Manchester United prides itself on having the very best, cutting-edge... Читать дальше...

Words: Martin Mazur, Sam Rowe, Alex Holiga, Andy Greeves, Richard EdwardsJuan Sebastian Veron (Lazio to Manchester United, 2001)Fee: £28.1m (in today’s money: £51.4m)Sir Alex Ferguson wasn’t too pleased when, just 10 months after forking out a Premier League record £28.1m for Juan Sebastian Veron, it was suggested he was a transfer flop. “He’s a f**king great player,” the Scot growled as he stormed out of his press conference. “And you’re all f**king idiots.”Still, there was no escaping the fact that... Читать дальше...

Arjen Robben is "relaxed" about his Bayern Munich future, but the winger's father has confirmed there is interest from elsewhere in the 33-year-old. Robben's contract is set to expire at the end of the season and the Dutchman has previously indicated he is considering an early retirement. Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed in December that contract talks with Robben and Franck Ribery - whose deal is also expiring - were in the works. But Robben is unconcerned about the prospect of... Читать дальше...

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has returned to full training after almost a month out with a hamstring injury. Henderson last played on December 22, when he suffered the injury against Arsenal in the Premier League. Manager Jurgen Klopp had been hopeful of a swift recovery, previously referring to Henderson as a "quick healer". And there is a chance that the England international could return to action soon, as he took part in full training with the squad for the first time on Thursday. ... Читать дальше...

When Paris Saint-Germain made their world-record €222million move for Neymar, Barcelona were caught off guard as the Ligue 1 giants paid the forward's release clause and left the Catalans powerless. Barca could only sit and watch as the Brazilian made his exit, stepping from the shadow of Lionel Messi in the hope of one day usurping his former team-mate and Cristiano Ronaldo in the battle for the Ballon d'Or. But Barca appear to have learned from their mistakes with respect to release clauses and... Читать дальше...

After a goalless first half, the Alaves forward sparked the round of 16 clash into life as he unleashed a ferocious drive on goal from 35 yards out that smashed into the top corner.Unfortunately, not all of Sobrino's team-mates were having as good a game.Goalkeeper Antonio Sivera pushed Goncalo Guedes's cross into his own net to hand Valencia a route back into the tie.And with momentum swinging Valencia's way, Rodrigo gave the hosts a 2-1 first-leg leadafter Alaves defender Adrian Dieguez was shown a second yellow.Elsewhere on the same night... Читать дальше...

Stoke City have announced the signing of Kostas Stafylidis from Augsburg on loan until the end of the season. The Greece international reportedly arrived in England for a medical on Wednesday and has now finalised his switch to the bet365 Stadium. He is Stoke's second signing of the transfer window following the arrival of Moritz Bauer from Rubin Kazan. Chief executive Tony Scholes told the club's official website: "Having played in Germany himself, Paul Lambert is a keen observer of the Bundesliga... Читать дальше...

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Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc labelled Arsene Wenger "disrespectful" for his pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, telling the Arsenal manager to worry about his own players. Wenger spoke glowingly of Aubameyang during his news conference on Thursday, praising the Gabon international's character and impressive career. The 28-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to the Gunners as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is on the verge of a move to Manchester United. But... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have all been left out of Real Madrid's squad for the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg against Leganes. Benzema is yet to play in 2018 due to a hamstring problem and has not been risked for the meeting at Butarque. Bale and Ronaldo have also been omitted, with the latter reportedly following a similar fitness plan to last season, when he was given rest periods in order to be as fresh as possible for the crucial games at the end of the season. Читать дальше...

Stoke City are close to signing Augsburg full-back Kostas Stafylidis, according to new manager Paul Lambert. Greece international Stafylidis reportedly attended Stoke's training ground on Wednesday for a medical after an agreement over a loan move was reached. The 24-year-old will be Lambert's first signing since he was appointed as Mark Hughes' successor this week. The former Aston Villa boss hopes Stafylidis can breathe some life into his squad as he looks to steer them away from the Premier League relegation zone. Читать дальше...

Neymar is rarely short on confidence, and the Brazilian star showed off his full ability in scoringPSG's sixth goal in their 8-0 demolition of Dijon.From the byline, the 25-year-old squeezed past two defenders and jinked beyond another two before slotting home from just inside the box.0:50 for Neymar's fine goalBut despite his four-goal haul, not allPSG fans were pleased with the £200m forward by full-time.The 25-year-old scored PSG's fourth from the penalty spot, but was booed by sections of the... Читать дальше...

Kevin Keegan (Hamburg to Southampton)Today, swapping Hamburg for Southampton would represent a step up, but not in February 1980: Hamburg were defending their Bundesliga title while Saints were re-establishing themselves in the top flight. Keegan, meanwhile, had won his second consecutive Ballon d’Or with the German club by a landslide six weeks earlier.And yet, manager Lawrie McMenemy announced Mighty Mouse would be joining them that summer. It would’ve been no less surprising if he’d signed the... Читать дальше...

Brett Holman struck the winner as Brisbane Roar claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Perth Glory in Thursday's A-League clash at Suncorp Stadium. Substitute Holman fired past Liam Reddy at his near post 17 minutes from time to clinch the three points after the visitors twice cancelled out leads for John Aloisi's side. Avraam Papadopoulos put the hosts ahead after only four minutes but Chris Harold equalised seven minutes later following a fine pass from Diego Castro. Ivan Franjic restored the Roar's advantage just before the hour mark... Читать дальше...

Bordeaux have announced that Jocelyn Gourvennec has left his role as head coach. The 45-year-old, who took charge in May 2016, has endured a miserable run of results this season. Tuesday's 2-0 defeat at home to Caen was Bordeaux's seventh in their last eight matches in all competitions and left them in 13th in Ligue 1, just two points above the bottom three. Coach Eric Bedouet has been placed in temporary charge of the first team before a permanent successor is named. 0.57 - Jocelyn Gourvennec... Читать дальше...