Новости за 19.07.2018

Jorginho says the mentality instilled in him by Maurizio Sarri has made him a better player. The pair joined Chelsea together on Saturday following a productive three seasons at Napoli, with Sarri insisting on a £50million deal for the midfielder having replaced Antonio Conte. And Italy international Jorginho was full of praise for Sarri following the pair's reunion at Stamford Bridge. ''When we were together at Napoli, it was a case of me taking on his mentality and putting that together with... Читать дальше...

Spain's high tax rate was a contributing factor in Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to join Juventus, according to LaLiga president Javier Tebas. Ronaldo ended his nine-year association with Real Madrid when he agreed a switch to the Serie A champions worth $112million. The Portuguese forward released a statement via Madrid's website to explain his reason for requesting to leave once the deal was announced, citing the need for a "new cycle" at this stage in his career. However, Tebas believes the move was also partially motivated by money... Читать дальше...

Leonardo Spinazzola has cheekily suggested he charitably allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to take over Juventus' sought-after number seven shirt. Portugal superstar Ronaldo will sport his favourite number for the Bianconeri next season after winger Juan Cuadrado agreed to switch away from the shirt he has worn for the past two seasons. Nicknamed 'CR7', Ronaldo made seven his trademark number at Manchester United and later inherited it from Raul at Real Madrid. But according to Italy international Spinazzola... Читать дальше...

New Spain coach Luis Enrique insists he has no problem with Sergio Ramos, but has not ruled out bringing some fresh blood into the national squad. Ramos captained his country during the disappointing World Cup campaign in Russia, as Spain were knocked out on penalties by the hosts in the last 16. The Real Madrid defender may not be perceived as a favourite of a man who was previously in charge of Barcelona, yet Enrique intends to continue the tradition of picking the player with the most caps to skipper the side. Читать дальше...

Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has admitted he is still playing through the pain after being given a pre-season run-out for Villarreal. The 33-year-old came on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Hercules on Tuesday, making his first appearance since October 2016. Cazorla's six-year spell at Emirates Stadium came to an end at the conclusion of 2017-18, after a series of debilitating injuries kept him on the sidelines. However, the Spain international admitted after the match that he did not enjoy his appearance... Читать дальше...

Alexis Sanchez has been cleared to join Manchester United's pre-season tour after he was granted a visa to enter the United States. The Chile international had been held up by problems relating to his acceptance of a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud in Spain earlier this year. But Sanchez is now poised to join his team-mates in a major boost to Jose Mourinho, who is braced for potentially damaging International Champions Cup clashes against AC Milan, Liverpool and Real Madrid. The... Читать дальше...

Ilanahad recently been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, but that didn't stop Flamengofrom givingher the opportunity to be a matchday mascot at the Maracana ahead of their clash with Sao Paulo on Wednesday night.Before the game, the 32-year-old– formerlyof Werder Bremen, Juventus, Wolfsburg and Atletico Madrid– entered the pitchholding Ilana's hand while he supported her breathing.Both teams sung the national anthems, givingIlana a moment to soak in the atmosphere ahead of the Brasileiro Serie A fixture. Читать дальше...

Luis Enrique is promising evolution rather than revolution with Spain - and hopes Gerard Pique will be part of the national team's future. After a year-long sabbatical from coaching, the former Barcelona boss accepted the opportunity to take charge of La Roja following a disappointing World Cup campaign. Spain's preparations were hampered by the departure of Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament, with Fernando Hierro stepping into the job at short notice. And the 2010 champions failed to find their best form in Russia... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United and Villarreal forward Giuseppe Rossi insists he will not give up on the game despite suffering five serious knee injuries. The 31-year-old managed one goal in 10 appearances for Genoa last season, and is currently a free agent following the expiry of his contract. After four productive years in LaLiga with Villarreal between 2007 and 2011, Rossi was struck down by a torn anterior cruciate ligament and has been battling a succession of knee problems ever since. Spells at Fiorentina... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp convinced Jordan Henderson not to return early after his World Cup exploits as the midfielder looks set to sit out Liverpool's opening game of the 2018-19 Premier League season. Henderson was an integral part of England's team in Russia, helping Gareth Southgate's side reach the semi-finals of the tournament despite being troubled by a hamstring problem in the knockout rounds. Despite his desire to go back to work ahead of schedule, a plan Liverpool's manager dismissed, the 28-year-old will have a three-week break to recover... Читать дальше...

Alexis Sanchez finally looks set to join up with his Manchester United team-mates on their tour of the United States after hinting a visa issue denying him entry has been resolved. Sanchez was unable to fly out to the USA with United when they initially left for their pre-season trip, with the club acknowledging a "personal administrative issue" prevented his travel. It became apparent the problem related to not being granted a visa as a result of accepting a 16-month suspended jail sentence in Spain earlier in 2018 for tax fraud. Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac refused to comment on transfer speculation linking Bayern Munich withWorld Cup-winning defender Benjamin Pavard, but he does expect to be able to call upon the services of James Rodriguez next season.Pavard, 22, played all but one of France's matches en route to winning the World Cup, even scoring one of the goals of the tournament with a stunning volley in the thrilling 4-3 last-16 win over Argentina.Usually a centre-back with Stuttgart last season, Pavard excelled at right-back in Russia... Читать дальше...

Roma forward Edin Dzeko has reiterated his commitment to the club following months of rumours around his future. The 32-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international has spent three fruitful seasons in the Italian capital, scoring 73 goals in 139 appearances since his move from Manchester City. After strong rumours of a return to the Premier League during the January transfer window Dzeko chose to stay, with the Giallorossi coming third in Serie A and reaching the Champions League semi-finals. Speaking to Roma TV... Читать дальше...

Davis, 17, becamethe first Singaporean footballer to sign a professional contract with a Premier League club.However, following his application to defer from compulsory military service - submitted by his father -authorities said he did not meet the requirements.In Singapore, men over 18 must serve for two years in either the armed forces, police or civil defence force to meet the requirements. Davis's father, Harvey, has appealed the defence ministry's (MINDEF)decision. But MINDEF released a statement... Читать дальше...

The thing people forget about the end of Brian Clough’s career is that, in some respects, the decline was incredibly sudden. Of course, the underlying signs had been there for some time: the drinking, the even-by-his-standards erratic behaviour, the uncertainty in his decision-making. Some saw it coming; perhaps more should have.But the season before Nottingham Forest’s relegation and the end of Clough, they finished a respectable eighth in the First Division, reached the League Cup final and won the Zenith Data Systems Cup ... Читать дальше...

Justin Kluivert hopes to follow in the footsteps of club legend Francesco Totti as he plans to prove his worth at Roma. The teenage winger - son of former Barcelona striker Patrick - has joined from Ajax after scoring 10 goals in 30 Eredivisie appearances in the 2017-18 season. Roma secured his services for an initial fee of €17.25million in June, though the Netherlands international - who signed a five-year deal - had to wait for his official presentation in the Italian capital. Speaking to the media on Thursday... Читать дальше...

Roma sporting director Monchi insists the impending exit of Alisson does not demonstrate a lack of ambition as the goalkeeper closes in on a world-record move to Liverpool. The Premier League club have long been linked with the Brazil international and a deal - rumoured to be for £67million - is nearing completion. Alisson enjoyed an impressive 2017-18 season with Roma after taking over as first choice from the departed Wojciech Szczesny, and his arrival at Anfield could finally solve a problem position for manager Jurgen Klopp. Читать дальше...

With neat precision, England’s six ever-present clubs in the Premier League era – Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man United and Tottenham – each hit exactly 1,000 games at the end of last season.The Old Trafford side have the best record across those 26 seasons, as you might expect, but can you name the players who’ve played the most matches in that time? One Welsh winger has even played the majority of those games, having featured in an incredible 632 matches.That’s a fairly easy answer, we imagine... Читать дальше...

Salford City are aiming straight for promotion into the Football League under boss Graham Alexander - who was appointed in May - and have made their intentions clear by making another big splash in the transfer market on Thursday.Adam Rooney has moved to Salford for an undisclosed fee and, despite the 30-year-old's switch tothe fifth tier of English football, he's expected to receive an increased wage of £4,000 per week according to the Evening Express.On Monday, Salford signed midfielder Danny Lloyd... Читать дальше...

Stefano Sturaro (Juventus)Solid, reliable and hard-working, Sturaro is unlikely to top a list of players you’d dream about your club signing, but he could add some steel to any number of Premier League midfields. The Italian has been strongly linked with Newcastle, Wolves and West Ham, but other clubs – including Leicesterand Southampton – have been mentioned as potential suitors, and the 25-year-old would be ideal at that level.Strong in the tackle, mobile and good at following orders, Sturaro would... Читать дальше...

Barcelona have been warned that not even an "insane amount" of money will persuade Ajax to sell youngsters Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong. Ajax boast a squad full of highly rated young players and every year have to contend with rumours linking them with moves away. De Ligt, De Jong and Donny van de Beek are the latest subjects of such speculation, with Barcelona reported to be eagerly tracking two of the Dutch club's prized assets. The LaLiga giants have been suggested as a possible landing spot for centre-back De Light... Читать дальше...

The 20-year-old defender, who spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, may not be getting the minutes he's looking for at Manchester United just yet, but at least he's achieving high.News of his remarkable achievement was revealed by youth player RoShaun Williams on United's pre-season tour of California.Alongside a photo of Tuanzebe and his certificate, Williamswrote on Instagram: "Congrats to the boy @axeltuanzebe_38 beating me at hungry hippos and getting the world record, you are the best."Jose... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane has shown no desire to coach France's national team after leaving Real Madrid and Didier Deschamps will continue until at least 2020, according to French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet. Zidane quit his post at Madrid in late May after guiding the club to a third successive Champions League title, sparking rumours linking him with the national team. That reportedly left Deschamps' position prior to France's successful World Cup campaign somewhat insecure, with... Читать дальше...

Think a medical is a foregone conclusion? Think again. As we've seen before, a move isn't done until a player has passed a club's rigorous check-up with flying colours.To find out more, FourFourTwo got the lowdown from Dave Fevre, formerly ofManchester United, Blackburn and Great Britain Rugby League, and a member of the Football Medical Association.SEE ALSO Top 10 mad medicals: Knackered knees, teething trouble and too much sex“I liken it to when you go out and buy a second-hand car – you can take a risk on it being OK based on what you see... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes his former Manchester United team-mate Paul Pogba silenced his doubters with his performances in France's successful World Cup campaign. France beat Croatia 4-2 in Russia on Sunday to clinch their second World Cup title, with Didier Deschamps' men looking solid – if not spectacular – throughout their campaign. Kylian Mbappe drew most of the plaudits for his thrilling displays, but Pogba was a key figure in midfield and really stepped up a level in the knockout phase. Читать дальше...