Новости за 07.06.2018

A spectacular strike from Marcus Rashford helped England to a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in Thursday's friendly clash at Elland Road. The Manchester United forward's effort set the Three Lions on their way to victory in their final warm-up match prior to the World Cup, with Danny Welbeck sealing the result with a second-half header. Manager Gareth Southgate made 10 changes to the team that beat Nigeria 2-1 on Saturday, with John Stones the one player to keep his place, while Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold made his debut at right wing-back. Читать дальше...

Brazil have confirmed Fred may require a scan on an ankle injury sustained in training. The midfielder is set to join Manchester United after the Premier League club agreed a deal with Shakhtar Donetsk. But Fred's place at the World Cup could be in doubt after he went down hurt during Thursday's session. Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Fred will be monitored, with Tite's men set to play Austria on Sunday in their final friendly before Russia 2018. "Today Fred had trauma in his ankle but... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane made the right decision to leave Real Madrid and will continue to flourish as a coach, according to former team-mate Robert Pires. Zidane dropped a bombshell by quitting the Santiago Bernabeu just five days after leading Madrid to a third successive Champions League title. The 1998 World Cup winner was immediately linked with the France post, but French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet said Didier Deschamps would remain in charge until at least 2020. That could spark a scramble for his services... Читать дальше...

Douglas Costa has wrapped up a permanent switch to Juventus, who have paid €40million to sign the Brazil international from Bayern Munich.

Richard Scudamore is to leave the Premier League after almost 20 years as the organisation's executive chairman. Scudamore, who will step down by the end of 2018, helped to build the Premier League into one of football's most dominant bodies, overseeing massive increases in revenues and attendances. A report released by Deloitte’s Sports Business Group in April found Premier League clubs' combined revenue increased to a record £4.5billion in the 2016-17 season. "It's an absolute privilege to have been allowed to enjoy this role for so long... Читать дальше...

The provisional fixture list for the 2018-19 season has thrown up some intriguing runs of matches for Paris Saint-Germain. The champions have a relatively sedate start to their title defence, hosting Caen on the opening day before taking on Guingamp, Angers, Nimes and Saint-Etienne in their first five games. A tricky month follows in October, though, with games against Lyon and Marseille, while the second Classique and clashes with Monaco and Nice could cause some problems in early 2019. Here... Читать дальше...

Guti is set to be appointed as the new head coach at Real Madrid, according to Real Murcia president Victor Galvez. The LaLiga giants are seeking a replacement for Zinedine Zidane, who announced his shock resignation less than a week after leading Madrid to an unprecedented third consecutive Champions League title. Guti is employed as a youth coach at Madrid but had been linked with a surprise switch to Scottish Premiership side St Mirren. And Galvez confirmed he also hoped to attract Guti to third-tier Murcia... Читать дальше...

Michel Vorm's Tottenham contract has been extended through to 2019, the Premier League club have confirmed. Vorm's Spurs deal was due to expire this month but the club have taken up an option to give the goalkeeper another year. The Netherlands international plays a backup role to club captain Hugo Lloris, starting a single Premier League game in 2017-18. Vorm did however make seven starts as Spurs progressed through to the semi-finals of the FA Cup, losing 2-1 to Manchester United. The Club... Читать дальше...

Sevilla have reached an agreement to sell Guido Pizarro back to Tigres after only one season in LaLiga. The 28-year-old will complete his return to Mexico on July 1 if he agrees a contract and passes his medical, the Spanish club said in a statement. "Sevilla would like to thank Guido Pizarro for his dedication and good work throughout the 2017-18 season, as well as wish him the best of luck once his return to Mexican football is confirmed," they added. The Argentine, who joined from Tigres last July for a reported fee of €8million... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain will begin their Ligue 1 title defence against Caen when the 2018-19 season gets underway. Lyon will host Amiens on the opening day and Monaco will face a trip to Nantes, with those fixtures to take place across August 10-12. Newly promoted Reims and Nimes will face respective away games against Nice and Angers in the round one of the new campaign. The first game between any of the top four sides will see Marseille visit Monaco in early September, with Rudi Garcia's side travelling to Lyon later in the month. Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of midfielder Thomas Delaney from Werder Bremen for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract with BVB after a deal in the region of €20million was reportedly agreed between the clubs. The Denmark international, who had been linked with a transfer to the Premier League, moves to Signal Iduna Park only 18 months on from joining Werder from Copenhagen. "Borussia Dortmund have always had a top-class experience with Denmark internationals,"... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng says he was puzzled by Yaya Toure's unexpected criticism of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Released after just 10 league appearances in his final season at City, 35-year-old Toure hit out at his former boss in a scathing interview with France Football. The Ivory Coast international accused Guardiola of minimising his role due to "jealousy" and a personal rivalry. Boateng was left bemused by the suggestions having encountered no such difficulties during... Читать дальше...

Nabil Fekir's future will not be decided until after the World Cup, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas. The France international has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, their new signing Fabinho calling on the forward to join him at Anfield. A fee of £60million has been mooted for the 24-year-old, who scored 18 Ligue 1 goals in the 2017-18 campaign, but Aulas denied a deal with Liverpool is close for Fekir. "The transfer is at a standstill, there is no way forward," Aulas said. Читать дальше...

Ovie Ejaria has signed a new long-term Liverpool contract before heading to Rangers on a season-long loan to link up with Steven Gerrard. Ejaria, a 20-year-old midfielder, spent the second half of the 2017-18 campaign on loan at Sunderland in the Championship. "It's a really great feeling. I've been at Liverpool for four years now and I'm just really happy to extend my stay here," Ejaria told Liverpool's website. "It's a massive club, the club's doing really well at the moment, so it wasn't a... Читать дальше...

Eric Abidal will take over as Barcelona's sporting director for the 2018-19 season, the club have confirmed, replacing Robert Fernandez in the role.

Hosts Russia will be the lowest ranked team at the World Cup after falling four places 70th in FIFA's latest standings - their worst placing in history. Winless in seven internationals, Stanislav Cherchesov's side slipped below Group A opponents Saudi Arabia, who hold 67th position. The two nations will contest the World Cup opener in Moscow on June 14. Reigning champions Germany continue to top the count ahead of Brazil, Belgium, Portugal and Argentina. The only change to the top 10 saw Poland rise two places to eighth... Читать дальше...

Sergio Aguero has reaffirmed his intention to stay at Manchester City, while declaring his relationship with manager Pep Guardiola to be "really good". Aguero hit 21 Premier League goals, the most by a City player during the 2017-18 campaign, as Guardiola's men romped to the title by a huge 19-point margin from rivals Manchester United. But Aguero has endured spells out of the side during Guardiola's two years in charge, with the Catalan appearing to prefer Brazil international Gabriel Jesus as the figurehead of his attack. Читать дальше...

South Korea's World Cup preparations took a hit in Austria on Thursday as they failed to beat an under-strength Bolivia, drawing 0-0 in their penultimate pre-tournament friendly. Bolivia were limited to the number of players they could call upon from two of their biggest domestic clubs The Strongest and Wilstermann due to their Apertura title play-off, but they secured a commendable result in Innsbruck against a South Korea side looking unimpressive ahead of the World Cup. South Korea had little... Читать дальше...

Sunderland have confirmed Fabio Borini and Jeremain Lens will complete permanent moves to AC Milan and Besiktas respectively next month. Former Liverpool forward Borini spent last season on loan at Milan, making 44 appearances in all competitions and scoring five goals. In releasing their retained list for the new season on Thursday, Sunderland - relegated to League One last term - confirmed the Italian will move to San Siro on a permanent basis on July 1. Similarly, winger Lens will sign for Besiktas... Читать дальше...

The Premier League has announced that international broadcast revenue distribution will change to favour clubs who finish higher up the table from the 2019-20 season. While clubs will continue to enjoy an equal share of the current levels of international revenue, any future increases will be distributed based on league position. Under the new formula, the most a team can receive will be 1.8 times the amount of the lowest-earning club. Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes the change is only a "subtle" one. Читать дальше...

Dele Alli is excited about the changes happening at Tottenham in the near future but has refused to rule out a move away from the club amid reported interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Since leaving MK Dons three years ago Alli has become a key figure for club and country, although last season he struggled to deliver consistent performances, his nine Premier League goals half the tally he managed in 2016-17. LaLiga giants Barca and Madrid, as well as Manchester United, have all... Читать дальше...

Mesut Ozil will miss his country's final World Cup preparation match against Saudi Arabia with a "minor" knee injury, the German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed. Ozil scored Germany's goal in a 2-1 defeat to Austria on Saturday, but has since struggled with a bruised knee. It has been reported that the Arsenal man has missed four days of training as a result. While some sections of the media have suggested Ozil is a doubt for Germany's World Cup opener against Mexico on June 17, an announcement... Читать дальше...

The Liverpool forward has enjoyed a stellar campaign spearheading the Merseysiders’ attack, scoring more goals in his third season for the Reds (27) than his first and second combined (23).And having netted his sixth Seleção goal in Sunday’s World Cup warm-up victory over Croatia at Anfield, everything points tothe 26-year-old continuinghis fine form when the finals getunderway.Speaking exclusively in the July 2018 issue of FourFourTwo magazine, out now, Firmino says: “I just need to keep working hard. Читать дальше...

Playing a World Cup finals on home soil is generally seen as an advantage, but for some players it’s proved more of a burden.The seemingly ever-relaxed and affable Mario Kempes may not have given the impression he was feeling the pressure of being the poster boy for Argentina in 1978 – he finished the tournament as top goalscorer and with a winners’ medal around his neck – but, as he confesses, the reality was rather different.“The problem was not the pressure of the fans’ expectations, but the pressure we put on ourselves ... Читать дальше...

Eden Hazard was withdrawn halfway through Belgium's 3-0 friendly win over Egypt on Wednesday due to a knee injury, but he insists there is nothing to worry about. The Chelsea star produced a strong display in the first half, playing a key role in Romelu Lukaku's opener as his shot was parried to the striker, before making it 2-0 in the 38th minute, turning Yannick Carrasco's cut-back in from the centre of the box. Marouane Fellaini completed the scoring late on, but Hazard had long since disappeared due to taking an early knock to his knee... Читать дальше...