Новости за 19.01.2018

Brighton and Hove Albion have parted with a club-record fee reported to be in the region of £16million to sign PSV striker Jurgen Locadia. The forward has penned a deal to 2022 at the Amex Stadium, as Chris Hughton looks to add goals in the Seagulls' attempts to retain their Premier League status. Brighton are 16th in the table, three points above the drop zone, but only rock-bottom Swansea City have scored fewer than their 17 goals this term. Locadia arrives on the south coast with nine goals... Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund are still waiting for a "concrete" offer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to sporting director Michael Zorc. The striker has been tipped to join Arsenal for a fee in the region of €60million, with the Gunners eager to sign a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, who is expected to sign for Manchester United. Arsene Wenger admitted his admiration for Aubameyang on Thursday, prompting Zorc to accuse the Arsenal manager of a lack of respect, but Dortmund's decision to leave the... Читать дальше...

Emre Can insists he will be fully committed to Liverpool for the rest of the season despite speculation over a move to Juventus. The Germany international's contract expires at the end of 2017-18 season and there has been no breakthrough in talks over an extension. Juve director general Giuseppe Marotta confirmed this week that the Serie A champions want to sign the player, who is allowed to reach a pre-contract agreement with a club outside the Premier League. Although it looks likely his future lies away from Anfield... Читать дальше...

One Direction star Niall Horan has revealed how he spent four months training with Chelsea. The Irish singer was invited to spend time at the Premier League club by then-manager Jose Mourinho. Horan explained he trained at Chelsea's Cobham training ground as part of his recovery from a knee injury, in order to prepare for a One Direction world tour. "Jose - great man," Horan told talkSPORT. "I really enjoyed his company. "I got to know him when I had my knee reconstructed about three or four seasons ago. Читать дальше...

Leon Goretzka has asked Schalke fans not to turn on him after agreeing a deal to join Bayern Munich because that could "make it hard" for the team to achieve their targets. After months of speculation about his future, Schalke and Bayern confirmed on Friday that the Germany international had agreed to join the Bundesliga leaders when his contract expires at the end of the season. There had been reports that Bayern would attempt to bring Goretzka to the Allianz Arena this month, but that never materialised... Читать дальше...

Robin van Persie will rejoin former club Feyenoord after Fenerbahce agreed to cancel the striker's contract. Van Persie came through the ranks at De Kuip before going on to enjoy fruitful spells in the Premier Leagu with Arsenal and Manchester United. Arsenal signed a then-20-year-old Van Persie from Feyenoord for a reported £4million fee and he went on to score 132 goals in 278 games, before opting to move to United in search of trophies. Van Persie played a vital role in the Premier League title... Читать дальше...

In the eighth minute of the I-League clash on Friday, Churchill Brothers' Nigerian left-back Osagie aimlessly lumped the ball forward towards the penalty box.To everyone's surprise, his effort somehow ended up in the back of the net.That's because goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa, sporting a particularly dodgy haircut, completely misjudged the ball's flightand ended up feebly palmingthe strike into his own goal.Cue some... er, overexuberant celebrations from Osagie.Here is a goal scored from inside the... Читать дальше...

In the eighth minute of the I-League clash on Friday, Churchill Brothers' Nigerian left-back Osagie aimlessly lumped the ball forward towards the penalty box.To everyone's surprise, his effort somehow ended up in the back of the net.That's because goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa, sporting a particularly dodgy haircut, completely misjudged the ball's flightand ended up feebly palmingthe strike into his own goal.Cue some... er, overexuberant celebrations from Osagie.Here is a goal scored from inside the... Читать дальше...

Versatile Bayern Munich player Joshua Kimmich has been named Germany's Player of the Year for 2017. The 22-year-old had a breakthrough year, forcing his way into the Bayern team and helping a young Germany squad to glory at the Confederations Cup. Kimmich's emergence for club and country has helped to fill the gaping void left by the surprise early retirement of Philipp Lahm at the end of last season. And Kimmich's reward was top spot in the supporter poll for Germany's Player of the Year for 2017, having received more than 20,000 votes. Читать дальше...

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GK: Carlo CudiciniHeurelho Gomes didn't adapt quickly to English football, struggling in particular with the physical challenge inside his own six-yard box. Needless to say, Harry Redknapp took one look at the error-prone Brazilian and started looking for a contingency - and he found one in Cudicini, by then a second choice to Petr Cech at Chelsea and allowed to move across London on a free transfer.Gomes actually greatly improved; never to the point where the mistakes were eradicated from his game... Читать дальше...

Ronaldinho helped Barcelona to rediscover their self-esteem, according to Pep Guardiola, who paid a glowing tribute to the retiring Brazilian superstar. The 37-year-old has not played competitively since 2015 and his brother and agent announced this week he would officially hang his boots up this year with a farewell schedule of matches. The lavishly gifted forward will forever be associated with Barcelona, where he won back-to-back LaLiga titles, the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or during a glorious spell from 2003 to 2008. Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone does not believe his side's Copa del Rey defeat to Sevilla showed a worrying lack of composure from his players. Diego Costa put the hosts ahead in the 73rd minute at the Wanda Metropolitano but late goals from Jesus Navas and Joaquin Correa gave Sevilla a 2-1 lead to take into the second leg. Atleti's players have been accused of failing to stay focused in order to see out the victory, but Simeone feels it is too easy to blame the defeat on emotions and insists they could have killed the game sooner. Читать дальше...

Neymar demonstrated he is a stylish operator on and off the pitch as he compared fashion tips with ex-Paris Saint-Germain player David Beckham, with the star duo pictured wearing complementary gold jackets. The Brazilian became the world's most expensive player when he joined PSG from Barcelona in August for €222million. And Neymar had a chance to get advice on representing PSG from former Manchester United and England winger Beckham - who ended his playing career in the French capital - when they met at Paris Fashion Week. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp is not about to go back on his decision to name Loris Karius as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper despite a mistake against Manchester City, but he has warned that the 24-year-old "has to deliver". Klopp revealed after the 4-3 defeat of City that Karius – who started the game – was to be his first-choice goalkeeper for the foreseeable future. That admission should have brought an end to the debate of which goalkeeper was to hold the position regularly for the remainder of the season... Читать дальше...

Danish Superliga club Lyngby are struggling financially as their parent company,Hellerup Finans, looks set to fold.In the summer, Lyngby and Brighton had talks over a forming a professional partnership,according toEkstra Bladet.But in light of Lyngby's financial woes, talks have accelerated andBrighton could now becomeco-owners of a club running a serious risk of liquidation.However, should Brighton wish to make the purchase, they would have to take on Lyngby's debts which amount to around £800,000.Should the deal go through... Читать дальше...

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has blamed Alvaro Morata's poor disciplinary record on the pressure of being the number one striker at Stamford Bridge. The 25-year-old Spain international has played bit-part roles at former clubs Real Madrid and Juventus with his previous highest number of league starts being 16 at Serie A champions Juve in the 2015-16 season. He is already up to 18 at Chelsea and, after a positive start, his form has dipped alarmingly - Morata has not scored in six games in all competitions. Читать дальше...

Hugo Lloris is a doubt for Tottenham's trip to Southampton on Sunday, but Mauricio Pochettino confirmed centre-back Toby Alderweireld is on the comeback trail. Belgium international Alderweireld has not played since November 1 as a result of a hamstring injury sustained against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The centre-back is nearly ready to rejoin Spurs' training sessions but will not be available to face former club Southampton, while Lloris is struggling due to illness. "I don't know... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp doubts that Alexis Sanchez's reported decision to join Manchester United ahead of rivals Manchester City is being dictated by money. Sanchez is seemingly on the verge of joining United from Arsenal in a swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan, despite initially looking certain to join City. The Premier League leaders nearly signed him at the start of the season before Arsenal pulled the plug at the last minute, though reports continued to suggest they had been in talks to sign the forward... Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte has conceded Pedro's booking for simulation against Norwich City on Wednesday was deserved but repeated his claim that VAR needs to be implemented correctly in England. Former Barcelona winger Pedro was shown a yellow card for going to ground despite there being no contact with Canaries goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the FA Cup third round replay at Stamford Bridge which the hosts eventually won on a penalty shoot-out. The Spaniard was later sent-off, as was striker Alvaro Morata, whose first caution was also for alleged simulation. Читать дальше...

Valencia have announced that highly rated attacker Ferran Torres has signed a new deal with the club. The 17-year-old has agreed to an improved deal that has reportedly increased his buyout clause to €25million. The club confirmed the agreement but did not specify the length of deal or the release clause amount. Torres has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid after breaking into the Valencia first team this season. The Spain youth international has made three substitute appearances in 2017-18... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola wished "good luck" to Alexis Sanchez as the Arsenal forward nears a blockbusting move to Manchester United at the expense of Manchester City. City engaged in a lengthy pursuit of a player the Catalan coached at Barcelona, with attempts to sign the Chile international on deadline day in August scuppered when Arsenal were unable to secure a replacement. The Premier League leaders were reported to have agreed terms with Sanchez and his agent Fernando Felicevich for a January move until an approach from United emerged... Читать дальше...

Pele has pulled out of attending an event in London, but there are conflicting reports regarding the health of the Brazilian icon. The Football Writers' Association (FWA) released a statement on Friday indicating Pele - due to appear at an event on Sunday - had been hospitalised after collapsing. Pele was due to attend an event at the Cambridge Union on Monday but has withdrawn from that visit too. An adviser to Pele told Brazilian media the 77-year-old - who used a walking frame in an appearance... Читать дальше...

1. Knee-sy does itIn August, Hamburg winger Nicolai Muller managed to rule himself out of action for seven months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament celebrating a goal. Having volleyed home the only goal of the game in his side's 1-0 win over Augsburg, the 29-year-oldinsisted on performing a frankly ludicrous series of balletic pirouettes. As he landed following the final twist,Mullerfell to the ground in agony."Next time, I’ll probably just shake the guys’ hands,” he said ruefully afterwards. Читать дальше...

Leon Goretzka rejected interest from the Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A in order to join Bayern Munich, head coach Jupp Heynckes has said. The Bundesliga champions announced on Friday that a deal has been reached to sign the midfielder when his Schalke contract expires after the end of the season. Goretzka had been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona and Juventus before agreeing to a four-year deal at the Allianz Arena. Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge described the move as... Читать дальше...