Новости за 08.02.2018

Jay Rodriguez is "absolutely gutted and in disbelief" after being charged by the Football Association (FA) over a clash with Brighton and Hove Albion defender Gaetan Bong. On Thursday, the FA charged Rodriguez with using "abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race". Cameroon international Bong made a complaint against Rodriguez after the forward appeared to squeeze his nose and waft a hand at the defender during Albion's 2-0 Premier League win on January 13. Читать дальше...

The fiery former Italy midfielder, who has since turned to management with Milan, swapped Perugia for Glasgow in 1997 and made 34 league outings for the Scottish outfitbefore returning home.‘Rino’ went on to spend 13 years at Milan, winning Serie A and the Champions League twice. And he reveals that his short spell at Ibrox was a valuable stepping stone so early in his senior career.Speaking exclusively in the March 2018 issue of FFT, he says: “I loved my time at Rangers. Glasgow was the place where... Читать дальше...

Two school children got to undergo the full motion capture video game experience – and try out some moves with Marcus Rashford – as part of the EA Sports-backed Premier League Primary Stars programme.The aim is to add some pizzazz to PE lessons through the use of in-game motion capture technology, used in games such as FIFA and Madden NFL. Premier League Primary Stars provides free, flexible teaching resources for schools in England and Wales with the goal of inspiring children to learn and be active. Читать дальше...

Two school children got to undergo the full motion capture video game experience – and try out some moves with Marcus Rashford – as part of the EA Sports-backed Premier League Primary Stars programme.The aim is to add some pizzazz to PE lessons through the use of in-game motion capture technology, used in games such as FIFA and Madden NFL. Premier League Primary Stars provides free, flexible teaching resources for schools in England and Wales with the goal of inspiring children to learn and be active. Читать дальше...

Carlos Carvalhal has developed a reputation for his poetic turns of phrase after being appointed Paul Clement's successor at Swansea City. And the Portuguese coach showed a further string to his bow as he delivered sweet treats to the awaiting press pack at a news conference on Thursday. Carvalhal dished out pasteis de nata - Portuguese custard tarts - a delicacy from his homeland's capital city, Lisbon. And with Swansea welcoming Burnley to the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, Carvalhal was upbeat... Читать дальше...

Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim is ready to give teenager Pietro Pellegri his debut for the club due to an injury sustained by captain Radamel Falcao. A thigh problem is expected to keep Falcao out of action for two to three weeks, robbing Monaco of their talisman and top goalscorer. Pellegri is yet to make his first appearance for Monaco, although he was an unused substitute in a 3-2 home win against Lyon on Sunday. Monaco paid a reported €25million to sign the 16-year-old from Genoa, with the Serie... Читать дальше...

Manchester United enjoyed record shirt sales in January thanks to the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, after suffering a £21.1million half-year loss at the end of 2017. The club's latest financial results, which were released on Thursday, show a four per cent revenue increase to £163.9m, giving them an adjusted projected revenue of £585m for 2018. The loss in the latter part of last year was down to changes in corporate tax rates in the United States, which were passed by Donald Trump's administration. Читать дальше...

Riyad Mahrez remains absent from Leicester City's squad for Saturday's trip to Manchester City, the club he was desperate to join during the January transfer window. The Foxes reportedly wanted a deal that could have been worth £95million for Mahrez, a fee the Premier League leaders were unwilling to pay. Mahrez was consequently resigned to staying at the King Power Stadium and it has been reported that the Algeria winger is yet to return to training since talks collapsed. Leicester boss Puel... Читать дальше...

Milan Badelj has revealed he could yet stay at Fiorentina, and is adamant his future will not be decided by "financial conditions". The Croatia midfielder, whose Fiorentina contract is due to expire at the end of the season, has been widely linked with a switch to Serie A rivals Roma. But Badelj claimed he is not necessarily set on moving to the capital or anywhere else, and remains focused at Stadio Artemio Franchi, where he could yet agree an extension. "My Fiorentina contract expires in June," he told Corriere dello Sport. Читать дальше...

Christian Pulisic insists he remains focused on life at Borussia Dortmund despite the pull of the "unbelievable" Premier League. United States international Pulisic has established himself as a key man at Dortmund, drawing reported interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's January move to England, where he joined Arsenal, has increased fears in Germany that others could follow him, with Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke warning players not to behave like the Gabon star. Читать дальше...

Las Vegas is known for it's glitz and that's clearly what they were going for when they released their new kit on Wednesday.In keeping with their "Lights" nickname, luminous colours have been carefully selected for their new home jersey on top of a black base.Just to give it that unique Las Vegas stamp of authenticity, a confetti-laden smiley face has been placed on the inside of the shirt. Perfect for those rare times you want to celebrate with your shirt over your head.We. Don’t. Do. Ordinary. #LightItUp pic.twitter.com/qtUxPegFyk... Читать дальше...

Wilfried Zaha will not be out for the rest of the season, but Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson expects to be without the winger for a month. Zaha sustained a knee injury during a Premier League draw at home to Newcastle United on Sunday, joining a cluster of Palace players in the treatment room. Palace have already seen Bakary Sako ruled out for the rest of the season, while captain Jason Puncheon is on the sidelines with goalkeeper Julian Speroni, forward Connor Wickham and defenders Scott Dann and Martin Kelly. Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino has defended himself against Arsene Wenger in a diving row ahead of the derby between Tottenham and Arsenal, insisting he does not encourage cheating. The Spurs boss had claimed after his side's draw with Liverpool that football is about attempting to "trick your opponent", with numerous Spurs players drawing criticism for perceived simulation at Anfield. Former Tottenham star Gary Lineker hit out at Pochettino's defence of "cheating" on Twitter, while Wenger's response, ahead of Arsenal's trip to Wembley this weekend... Читать дальше...

Lokomotiv Moscow missed a chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar for €10million as a teenager, the club's former president Nikolai Naumov has claimed. Neymar became the most expensive footballer in history last August when he left Barcelona for PSG in a deal which cost the Ligue 1 giants €222m. The Brazil international had long established himself as one of the world's best – and most marketable – footballers, coming to prominence with Santos in his homeland before seamlessly developing into a star alongside Lionel Messi at Barca. Читать дальше...

Gerard Pique's celebration against Espanyol, where he gestured silence to the club's fans by holding a finger to his lips, has been defended by Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez. Pique headed a late equaliser in the 1-1 LaLiga draw on Sunday and continued his feud with Barca's Catalan rivals with his reaction to the goal. Espanyol asked the Royal Spanish Football Federation to investigate comments made by the defender in the aftermath of last month's Copa del Rey quarter-final, when he referred to... Читать дальше...

Chinese fans of Messi have responded to Wednesday's announcement of their idol's next child's name on Instagram with confusion. Specifically, because Messi's third child will share the same Chinese name as Cristiano Ronaldo.However, not all hope is lost as there is another way Ciro may be pronounced there. The Italian pronunciation of Ciro (think CiroImmobile) has given rise to the phonetic translation of Qiluo which obviously would sound more appealing to the Messi supporters in China.China, who... Читать дальше...

Highly rated Racing Club striker Lautaro Martinez is closing in on a move to Inter which could cost in excess of €27 million, the Argentinian club's president has revealed. The 20-year-old had long been tipped to join Atletico Madrid, with Diego Simeone - a former player and coach of Racing - said to be a big admirer. But negotiations failed to progress with the Spanish side after Atletico angered Racing by allegedly putting Martinez through an unauthorised medical, meaning he remained in Argentina following the transfer deadline in LaLiga. Читать дальше...

Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique is "ready" to face Valencia in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Pique was reportedly set to miss up to a month of action due to a knee injury sustained during Sunday's LaLiga draw with Catalan rivals Espanyol, when he headed the equaliser in a fiery encounter. The 31-year-old was criticised for putting his finger to his lips while celebrating in front of opposition fans, having previously drawn their ire for referring to the club as "Espanyol de Cornella". Читать дальше...

Peter Stoger is waiting to make a decision on when Marco Reus will return to action, with the forward back in training with Borussia Dortmund and keen to play. Reus suffered a partial tear to a cruciate ligament in his right knee during Dortmund's DFB-Pokal final victory last May - the latest in a series of serious injuries - and has not featured for club or country since. With the 28-year-old having spent the past week in full training, Stoger must now decide when to bring him back into the fold. Читать дальше...

Robert Lewandowski says reports he could leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid are merely "rumours". Madrid have been linked with the prolific 29-year-old to refresh an attack that has struggled this season, with central striker Karim Benzema only scoring two LaLiga goals in an injury-affected campaign. Lewandowski hit 30 in each of the last two Bundesliga campaigns but previously complained about a lack of striking support at the Allianz Arena. Bayern moved for Hoffenheim's Germany international... Читать дальше...

Neymar took a "sporting gamble" to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain and become the most expensive player in world football, according to Unai Emery. The PSG coach has overseen Neymar's first season in Ligue 1, the Brazilian scoring 18 goals and providing 11 assists to help his side build an 11-point lead at the top of the table. Neymar and PSG face Real Madrid - who have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old since his Barca departure - in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

Visitors Cruz Azul, managed by former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha,beat Puebla 2-0 in the Copa MXand took the lead in the 55th minute thanks to an astonishing strike.From around 25-yards out at a tight angle on the left flank, the Chile international Martin Rodriguez ferociously whipped the ball into the top corner that bounced in off the post.Outrageous. Edgar Mendez added a second three minutes later to ensure a comfortable victory for the away side.See also...Farmers plan to stop Toulouse vs PSG... Читать дальше...

Eyebrows raised in a look that screams: ‘I barely made contact!’. The sole index finger in the air indicating: ‘that was my first, ref’. Head down and a rapid walk away, like Michael Corleone after dropping the gun in The Godfather,hoping nobody noticed what you did.No matter your method of getting out of a booking, you know what’s coming: the referee is there brandishing a card – yellow is actually preferable at this point - and jotting down your details.These 30 players know the feeling better than most... Читать дальше...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's lack of fitness was likely the reason for a substandard performance in his final appearance for Borussia Dortmund, says Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Aubameyang had a single shot - a header sent over the crossbar - and only one touch in the opposition box in a 2-2 draw against Freiburg before joining Arsenal for a club-record £56million. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke subsequently accused the Gabon international of "withholding performances" to force through a departure. Читать дальше...

Mohamed Salah is targeting collective and individual glory as he aims to deliver silverware for Liverpool and beat Harry Kane to the Premier League Golden Boot. The Egyptian has been in red-hot form this season, netting 21 goals in 25 top-flight appearances, including a brace in Sunday's dramatic 2-2 with Kane's Tottenham. Kane netted a stoppage-time penalty at Anfield - having seen an earlier spot-kick saved - to take his league tally for 2017-18 to 22 from 25 matches. With Manchester City's... Читать дальше...