Новости за 02.06.2018

Australia head coach Bert van Marwijk has included latecomer Jamie Maclaren and teenager Daniel Arzani in his final 23 for the World Cup. Hibernian striker Maclaren had been out of the picture when Van Marwijk surprisingly excluded him from the 26-man preliminary squad named in May. But an injury cloud over first-choice centre forward Tomi Juric prompted a recall for the 24-year-old and he has done enough to convince the former Netherlands boss of his worth. Melbourne City winger Arzani, 19, will... Читать дальше...

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus says he will continue to support Brazil team-mate Fred, even if the midfielder decides to move to Manchester United. Fred was linked with a switch to City during the January transfer window, but United have now reportedly emerged as a leading candidate to sign the Shakhtar Donetsk star. While €50million-rated Fred has suggested the decision over his future will have to wait until after the World Cup, speculation the Premier League giants could swoop for him has continued. Читать дальше...

Jan Vertonghen has made history by becoming the first Belgium international to win 100 caps. The Tottenham defender became his country's most-capped player last year and reached three figures when he started Saturday's friendly against Portugal. Vertonghen took the record from Jan Ceulemans, an attacking midfielder who made 96 appearances for Belgium between 1977 and 1991. The 31-year-old centre-back will have a chance to add to his tally at the World Cup, with Belgium drawn alongside Panama, Tunisia and England in Group G. Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate was pleased to see England challenged ahead of the World Cup after Nigeria produced a much-improved second-half showing at Wembley. England were indebted to a dominant display before the break as goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane secured a 2-1 win over the Super Eagles on Saturday. But the visitors matched England's formation after the break and quickly capitalised on the home side's failure to respond, Alex Iwobi halving the deficit. Southgate's side eventually got a foothold... Читать дальше...

Neymar will play some part in Brazil's pre-World Cup friendly against Croatia on Sunday, head coach Tite has confirmed. Sidelined since February after undergoing foot surgery, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar will get some precious minutes under his belt as he gears up for the tournament in Russia. Speaking to the media, Tite announced the 26-year-old forward will not start the game at Anfield - but will be introduced at some stage in the second half. "He [Neymar] will stay on the bench because he's in the process of recovery," Tite said. Читать дальше...

South Korea have confirmed their 23-man final World Cup squad, with Tottenham forward Son Heung-min leading the group. Despite making 79 appearances for the national team, there is no place in the group for Lee Chung-yong, who has been out of favour at Crystal Palace. Jeonbuk Hyundai left-back Kim Jin-su and Tianjin Quanjian defender Kwon Kyung-won have also been cut from the preliminary group named by coach Shin Tae-yong. Verona's 20-year-old winger Lee Seung-woo makes the cut having made his... Читать дальше...

Uruguay have named their final 23-man squad for the World Cup, which includes star strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. The forwards are joined by rising young players including Juventus' Rodrigo Bentancur, Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira and Celta Vigo's Maximiliano Gomez. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera and defenders Martin Caceres and Diego Godin are experienced options included by national coach Oscar Tabarez. In total, 11 of the players were in the squad for the 2014 finals in Brazil... Читать дальше...

Jonny Evans has been backed to join one of the Premier League's top-six clubs by Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. Evans, who was previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester City, is reported to have a £3million release clause in his West Brom contract following their relegation. The 30-year-old is on international duty with Northern Ireland following the end of the club season, with O'Neill believing the former Manchester United defender is ready for a big move. "He's certainly capable... Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe has described Ousmane Dembele as the best young player in world football following his standout performance for France against Italy. The attacking duo impressed alongside Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann in the 3-1 friendly victory over Roberto Mancini's side in Nice. Dembele scored France's third goal, curling a fine finish past goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu from the edge of the penalty area, having earlier hit the crossbar at the end of an impressive run. Mbappe is widely... Читать дальше...

Wahbi Khazri and Aymen Abdennour are among the star names included in Tunisia's final 23-man squad for the World Cup. Coach Nabil Maaloul is without forward Youssef Msakni due to injury, with Bilel Mohsni among those cut from the preliminary group. Leicester City defender Yohan Benalouane is the only Premier League player included in the group, which is drawn mainly from African, Saudi Arabian and French clubs. Tunisia, at the tournament for the first time since 2006, open their World Cup campaign against England on June 16... Читать дальше...

Manuel Neuer will make his long-awaited return from injury on Saturday after being named in Germany's team to play Austria in a pre-World Cup friendly. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer has been out of action since September due to a foot injury, putting his World Cup place in doubt. However, Germany's goalkeeping coach Andreas Kopke said prior to the game that Neuer would face Austria and national boss Joachim Low has selected the 32-year-old to start in Klagenfurt. Neuer's chances of going to the... Читать дальше...

Oliver Bierhoff insists that Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan were not making a "conscious political signal" when they met with Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ozil and Gundogan, who are both of Turkish descent, were pictured at Turkey's London embassy alongside Erdogan ahead of the politician's meeting with UK prime minister Theresa May last month. Erdogan is seeking re-election in his homeland against a backdrop of pressure from human rights groups and exiled Turkish citizens, who have... Читать дальше...

Roma goalkeeper Bogdan Lobont has announced his retirement from football, five years on from his last appearance in Serie A. The 40-year-old confirmed his intentions through an open letter published by the club's website, in which he vowed "the best has yet to come" as he prepares for a "new adventure". Lobont joined Roma from Dinamo Bucharest in 2009 but has not featured in a competitive match since the 2012-13 season. He managed five league appearances in that campaign, with his final outing... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi is such a dominant sportsman he would have claimed 50 Grand Slam titles if he was a tennis player, says Barcelona team-mate Ivan Rakitic. Messi inspired Barcelona to a domestic double in the 2017-18 LaLiga season, while the Argentina superstar's goals ensured he won the Pichichi for the fifth time in his career. The forward is yet to win a major international honour, with Argentina having lost one World Cup final and two Copa America finals in the past four years. But Rakitic, also preparing for Russia 2018... Читать дальше...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed his desire to enter international management during his career. The 47-year-old has excelled in club management with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, who he guided to the Premier League title in the 2017-18 season. While he still sees his immediate future with City, Guardiola concedes that the lure of managing at a World Cup or European Championship might be too great to turn down at some point. Speaking to HLN, Guardiola said: "I... Читать дальше...

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis concedes that he lost patience with Maurizio Sarri, but will not stand in his way if clubs want to talk to him. The 59-year-old is still tied to a two-year deal with Napoli despite being replaced as head coach at the Serie A runners-up by Carlo Ancelotti. Sarri has been linked with both Chelsea and Real Madrid recently and De Laurentiis says that he will be "very reasonable" with any club that makes an approach. He told Corriere dello Sport: "I have always been very polite to him... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists he is not close to leaving club football despite long-term aspirations to coach a national team. The 55-year-old claimed in an interview in 2014 that he would like to spend his final few years in international football, when he decides he needs "a little rest". Mourinho, who replaced Louis van Gaal at United in 2016, signed a new contract in January that could keep him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2020-21 season. The former Chelsea boss appears... Читать дальше...

Radamel Falcao says it is "an honour" to be linked with AC Milan. The 32-year-old, who scored 24 goals in all competitions for Monaco last season, is gearing up for Colombia's World Cup campaign and featured in their 0-0 draw with Egypt on Friday. His preparations threaten to be overshadowed, though, by increasing speculation suggesting the Italian giants are set to make a move for him during the off-season. While Falcao admits he has been a long-time admirer of the Rossoneri, his focus for now remains solely on the World Cup. Читать дальше...

Nigeria's World Cup kit has captured the attention of football fans across the globe following its official release on Friday. The official home and away strips for Russia 2018 reportedly sold out within three minutes of going on sale on Nike's online store, while people were seen queuing outside a flagship Oxford Street shop in London. Three million shirts were said to have been pre-ordered, while non-official copies have been in huge demand in the country's capital Lagos this week. Nike's social... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pellegrino has been named as the new head coach of Leganes. The LaLiga club announced on Saturday that the former Southampton boss has signed a one-year deal to succeed Asier Garitano, who left for Real Sociedad last month. "Club Deportivo Leganes and Mauricio Pellegrino have reached an agreement for the Argentine coach to lead the club the next season," a Leganes statement confirmed.  "The technician has signed his contract on Friday morning that links him to the club until June 30,... Читать дальше...

Milan Skriniar insists his focus remains solely on Inter amid increasing speculation he could leave San Siro during the off-season. The centre-back has impressed in his first campaign at Inter, having joined for a reported €23million from Sampdoria. His seamless transition has not gone unnoticed and the 23-year-old has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona as a result. The Slovakian, though, remains committed to the Nerazzurri, telling Gazzetta dello Sport... Читать дальше...

Timo Werner has acknowledged he will likely need to leave RB Leipzig if he wants to establish himself as a "world-class" forward. The Germany international has developed into one of the Bundesliga's most highly rated young players, particularly since joining Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool and AC Milan have all been linked with the 22-year-old, while Bayern Munich have reportedly identified the striker as the ideal potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski.... Читать дальше...

James Rodriguez admits he was surprised to see Zinedine Zidane step down from his role as head coach of Real Madrid. Zidane made the shock announcement at a news conference on Thursday, just five days on from winning his third successive Champions League title, having taken charge of the first team in January 2016. James, who joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal last year after struggling for regular football under Zidane, says the timing of the former France star's departure was "a little bit strange". Читать дальше...

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio has backed Marcelo Bielsa for success if he takes over at Leeds United. Bielsa has been linked with a shock move to the Championship club, who sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom on Friday only four months after he was appointed. Osorio, who has visited the former Athletic Bilbao and Marseille boss in Argentina in recent weeks, believes he could be the right man to take Leeds back to the Premier League. "He's a top man," he told a news conference. "I think he's a top manager and he would do well. Читать дальше...

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he rejected a bid worth €50million from Manchester City for midfielder Jorginho. The Italy international's agent said this week that City had submitted an offer to the Serie A runners-up, with the Premier League champions apparently keen to conclude a deal promptly. However, De Laurentiis claims he has turned down a sizeable offer for the 26-year-old, suggesting City will have to return with an increased bid. "I've refused €45million plus a €5million... Читать дальше...