Новости за 08.06.2018

Poland coughed up a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Chile in an entertaining pre-World Cup friendly in Poznan. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski netted a spectacular opener but, after Napoli's Piotr Zielinski doubled the lead and Diego Valdes pulled one back, Chile substitute Miiko Albornoz fired a leveller of comparable quality. Adam Nawalka's Poland face Lithuania next Tuesday – seven days before their Group H opener against Senegal. Guillermo Maripan's aimless pass into midfield was cut... Читать дальше...

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui believes Dani Carvajal will play a part in the World Cup - but the Real Madrid right-back may miss the opening two matches in Group B. Carvajal suffered a hamstring strain during Madrid's 3-1 Champions League final win over Liverpool at the end of last month but joined up with Lopetegui's World Cup squad to continue his rehabilitation. Featuring in Spain's much-anticipated tournament opener against Portugal in Sochi next Friday appears unlikely but Lopetegui is satisfied with the 26-year-old's progress. Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne has admitted Vincent Kompany may not be fit in time to feature in Belgium's opening games at the World Cup but is confident the team can cope without the experienced defender. Kompany is recovering from a groin injury suffered in the Red Devils' goalless draw in a friendly against Portugal and, while confident of being fit for the tournament, the timing of his return remains a mystery. However, De Bruyne feels Roberto Martinez's squad has the strength in depth to cover for the absence... Читать дальше...

Schalke forward Breel Embolo starred for Switzerland as they completed their World Cup warm-up matches with a 2-0 win over Japan in Lugano. Embolo showed the attacking qualities that could make him key for Vladimir Petkovic in just over an hour on the pitch at Cornaredo Stadium, but Ricardo Rodriguez and Haris Seferovic were on the scoresheet for Switzerland. Having suffered only one defeat in their previous 16 games, the hosts started the game confidently and Embolo set about carving up the Japanese... Читать дальше...

Juventus have announced the signing of Italy international Mattia Perin from Genoa for a fee of €12 million, rising to a possible €15million. The 25-year-old goalkeeper, who started for Italy in Monday's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, has signed a four-year contract at Juventus Stadium, where veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon departed at the end of the 2017-18 season. Perin broke through at Genoa in 2013 after loans spells at Padova and Pescara and played for the club 150 times, but he has opted... Читать дальше...

Harry Kane will head to the World Cup as England captain bolstered by a new six-year contract with Tottenham. The deal is a major coup for Spurs as they prepare to return to White Hart Lane next season, with their academy product having established himself as one of the most lethal strikers in world football over recent seasons. He joins manager Mauricio Pochettino in committing his future to the club and the duo will have their sights on plotting the downfall of numerous defences at home and abroad when 2018-19 rolls around. Читать дальше...

Karim Ansarifard scored a late winner to give Iran a 1-0 victory over Lithuania in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday. Carlos Queiroz's side, who will face Morocco, Spain and Portugal in Group B at the World Cup, went into the game on the back of a 2-1 friendly defeat against Turkey in Istanbul and struggled to create chances against Edgaras Jankauskas' lively Lithuania side. After going in goalless at half-time, Iran spent much of the second half pinned back by waves of Lithuanian attacks... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps has warned his France squad that they cannot rely on the talents of Paul Pogba if they are to go far at the World Cup. The Manchester United midfielder had a difficult second season in the Premier League, reportedly seeing his relationship with Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho strained, and was booed by French supporters on international duty recently. Pogba was the starring name for Les Bleus during the European Championships in 2016, where France were defeated by Portugal in the final... Читать дальше...

France defender Samuel Umtiti is in a relaxed mood as he prepares for the World Cup in Russia after signing a contract extension with Barcelona. The 24-year-old was linked with a move to Manchester United earlier this year but signed a fresh five-year deal at Camp Nou, raising his release clause to a staggering €500million. Heading into the tournament on the back of a successful campaign with Barcelona, where he won LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, Umtiti will be hoping to improve on his nation's performances... Читать дальше...

Emre Can will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Premier League club have confirmed. Can joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014 and made 167 appearances – the last of which came in last month's 3-1 Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid. Juventus have long been linked with the 24-year-old defensive midfielder and he was reported to have agreed a four-year deal with the Serie A champions earlier this week. Liverpool have already moved to bolster their central midfield options... Читать дальше...

Tottenham striker Harry Kane admitted there were times when he wondered how long it would take him to achieve success at club or international level. The 24-year-old, who was loaned out to the likes of Leyton Orient and Millwall in the early stages of his career, on Friday signed a new six-year contract at Tottenham after scoring 30 Premier League goals in 2017-18. Kane established himself as a first-team regular for Spurs in 2014-15 but had thoughts it would not happen during difficult spells in the lower leagues. Читать дальше...

Manchester United have named former England captain Casey Stoney as the head coach of their new women's team. The Red Devils ended a 13-year absence from the women's football when they were granted a license to play in the Women's Championship for the 2018-19 season, the second-tier of the game in England. Stoney, who earned 130 England caps and won 12 major trophies during her career, retired from playing earlier this year. The 36-year-old has completed her coaching badges and worked with the Lionesses as assistant to boss Phil Neville... Читать дальше...

Paulo Dybala wants a reunion with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba at Juventus. France international Pogba arrived at United from Juve for an initial €105million in 2016 but has struggled for consistency in the Premier League. The 25-year-old was dropped by Jose Mourinho in 2017-18 as reports of a strained relationship between the pair surfaced, leading to links with a return to the Serie A champions. Dybala inherited the Bianconeri's number 10 jersey from Pogba and is keen to link up with his former team-mate again. Читать дальше...

Cole, who is undertaking his UEFA A licence course, joined the Florida-based United Soccer League side back in 2016.Now, after two seasons, he will balance his playing commitments as club captain with a coaching role."I’m very excited to start this chapter of my career with the Rowdies,"Cole told the club's official website.“I have a lot of experience to pass on to the players and I want to play a role in elevating this club to new heights. My primary role is still to play on the field, but I’m very... Читать дальше...

I vividly remember waking up in my hotel room and realising that I was surrounded by lots of players and our team doctor, Lidio Toledo. They wouldn’t tell me what was happening or why they were there. I asked them to go and have their discussions somewhere else. I just wanted to go back to sleep.Instead, I was taken for a walk through the gardens of the hotel. I was told that I'd been unconscious for two minutes, and for that reason wouldn’t play in the World Cup final against France that night. I wouldn’t accept it. Читать дальше...

Brazilian club Santos have made it clear no agreement has been reached with Real Madrid for 17-year-old forward Rodrygo. Reports in Spain on Thursday claimed a deal worth €45million had been reached for the highly rated attacker, who has also been linked with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, but his club have hit back. Santos president Jose Carlos Peres is adamant that any side keen on landing Rodrygo will need to pay the full €50m release clause for the teenager, though it has also been reported... Читать дальше...

The English Football League has announced that extra-time will not feature in EFL Cup matches next season, along with a number of rule changes in the competition. Penalty shoot-outs will take place immediately when games are drawn after 90 minutes, but penalties will be taken in the traditional sequence rather than the ABBA format trialled in last season's EFL Cup. The rule change is intended to reduce the impact of EFL Cup matches on players' fitness, after statistical analysis showed that more... Читать дальше...

One of the nets - with the other one untouched - has been cutinto 8,150 pieces. Each individual section is being sold for €71 (£62) to remain in keeping with the scoreline from the semi-final of the 2014 World Cup.The net famously took a pounding from Germanyin Belo Horizonte: five first-half goals from Die Mannschaft,and Oscar's 90th-minute consolation all struck the material on sale.The Mineirao Stadium committee say they've set up the auction to spread an optimistic message across the country.“The... Читать дальше...

Tottenham have tied star striker Harry Kane down until 2024 after announcing he has signed a new contract. Kane has established himself as one of the Premier League's elite players in recent seasons after coming through the ranks at Spurs and he has been rewarded for his fine form. The England striker scored 30 goals in 37 league appearances in the season just finished, making it his best individual campaign in the division after surpassing his haul of 29 from 2016-17. Kane has regularly been linked with a move away from Spurs... Читать дальше...

England will look to express their creative flair at the World Cup thanks to Gareth Southgate's managerial style, says Danny Welbeck. Southgate's youthful 23-man squad may only have 11 World Cup appearances between them heading to Russia but the manager is keen for the players to show their vast array of talents, and not worry about making mistakes. That has created a new atmosphere around the England squad, according to Welbeck, and they are relishing the chance to impress on the international stage. Читать дальше...

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani believes the "good feeling" from supporters can encourage the South American nation during the World Cup with Russia. The two-time champions fell short of their objectives in Brazil four years ago, falling at the Round of 16 stage, but Cavani says the growth shown by Uruguay in the years since has led to optimism. Uruguay finished second to Brazil in World Cup qualifying and beat Uzbekistan 3-0 in their warm-up clash on Thursday, taking place just one week before their opening game of Group A against Egypt. Читать дальше...

Vincent Kompany is determined to recover from a groin injury in time to play for Belgium at the World Cup in Russia, where his aim is to become a champion. The 32-year-old defender sustained the injury in Belgium's friendly against Portugal on Saturday, which ended goalless, adding to the list of fitness problems he endured throughout the 2017-18 season at Manchester City. Kompany managed just 17 appearances as City won the Premier League but he told Belgian broadcaster RTBF that he is not worried about being fit enough to play in Russia. Читать дальше...

Roma have confirmed the capture of midfielder Bryan Cristante from fellow Serie A side Atalanta. The 23-year-old Italy international joins on an initial loan deal, costing €5m, with an obligation for Roma to complete the permanent signing of the player for a further €15m if various sporting targets are met. Cristante has agreed a contract that runs until 2023 and joins after 18 months with Atalanta, where he scored nine goals in 36 Serie A appearances for the seventh-placed side last term. He... Читать дальше...

Alfred Finnbogason admitted he is glad he doesn't have the task of marking Lionel Messi at the World Cup but hopes Iceland can leave the Argentina star disappointed in Russia. Iceland are preparing to face Argentina in their World Cup debut at Spartak Stadium and Finnbogason said the 1-1 draw his side achieved against Portugal in their opening match at Euro 2016 would inspire them in Moscow. The Augsburg striker came off the bench as Iceland quelled the threat of Cristiano Ronaldo in France, and... Читать дальше...

The former Manchester City and Milan midfielderestablished a reputation as a tough-tackling enforcer, earning nicknames such as ‘The Lawnmower’ and ‘The Destroyer’ during his career.Famously, the Dutchman received widespread criticism for his chest-high tackle on Spain counterpart Xabi Alonso in the 2010 World Cup Final, for which he was only yellow-carded by referee Howard Webb.De Jong made 137 appearances for City, lifting the FA Cup in 2011 and the Premier League title 12 months later. However... Читать дальше...