Новости за 26.07.2018

Sam Vokes struck a late equaliser as Burnley came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw at Aberdeen in the Europa League's second qualifying round. Substitute Vokes controlled a knockdown from strike partner Chris Wood to lash home with 10 minutes to play in Burnley's first European tie for over 50 years. Gary Mackay-Steven's penalty looked set to earn Derek McInnes' side a 1-0 home win at Pittodrie on Thursday, Anders Lindegaard beaten from 12 yards five minutes into his debut. But Vokes fired home... Читать дальше...

Rangers took another step towards the Europa League group stage with a precious 1-0 first-leg win at Osijek in the second qualifying round on Thursday. Alfredo Morelos' first-half header gave Steven Gerrard's side a handy advantage to take back to Ibrox for next week's return encounter. The 18th-minute effort, which came courtesy of a James Tavernier cross, ended an early period of nerves that had threatened to unravel their hopes of building on the first-round success against Macedonian minnows Shkupi. Читать дальше...

Nathaniel Clyne has left Liverpool's tour of the United States due to family reasons, the club have confirmed. The defender started only two Premier League games last season due to injury but was named in Liverpool's XI for the 2-1 International Champions Cup win over Premier League rivals Manchester City on Wednesday. But Clyne will travel home meaning he misses Saturday's clash with Manchester United in Michigan, with the club announcing the news via a brief statement. Naby Keita is also a doubt... Читать дальше...

Mesut Ozil has thanked Arsenal fans for their support amid a continuing row with the German Football Federation (DFB) that led to the World Cup winner quitting international duty. Ozil was criticised after meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior to the World Cup, alongside team-mate Ilkay Gundogan. After Germany's World Cup defence fell at the first hurdle, the Arsenal playmaker complained about the DFB's handling of the affair and accused the body of discrimination. Ozil suggested... Читать дальше...

Inter's chances of finishing above AC Milan for the fifth time in six Serie A seasons will become clearer when the city rivals first meet in matchday nine. The Nerazzurri should enter that match in strong form after the release of the 2018-19 fixture schedule threw up a kind eight rounds to start the campaign, with Sassuolo, Bologna, Sampdoria and SPAL their away trips prior to the clash with the Rossoneri on October 21. The Milan clubs reconvene for a second encounter on March 17, by which time... Читать дальше...

The first Milan derby of the 2018-19 season will take place on the weekend of October 21, by which time Gennaro Gattuso's Rossoneri will have steered themselves through a difficult start to their Serie A campaign. After facing Genoa at home on the opening day, Milan take on last season's second and third placed sides respectively as they travel to Napoli then entertain Roma. Their first clash with Inter at San Siro precedes a tough run of fixtures that includes a games against Juventus and Lazio... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo may get his first taste of Serie A action with champions Juventus against Chievo after Massimiliano Allegri's men were handed an away trip to start the 2018-19 season. Ronaldo's sensational transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus took the football world by surprise and he will be a marked man should Allegri choose to hand him a place in the Bianconeri's starting line-up. Allegri's men entertain Lazio in their second game and last season's second-placed side Napoli arrive in Turin on matchday seven in September... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo is in line to make his Serie A debut for Juventus away to Chievo, while the release of the league's fixtures has handed AC Milan a daunting start. Juve are aiming to win the title for the eighth year in a row and Ronaldo could be set to appear at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on the weekend of August 18. The Portugal captain could then make his home league debut for Juventus, who sealed a deal worth €112million to buy Ronaldo from Real Madrid, a week later against Lazio. ... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo's Serie A debut for Juventus could come away at Chievo, after the release of the league's fixtures were confirmed on Thursday.

Udinese have completed the signing of midfielder Rolando Mandragora from Juventus. The 21-year-old moves to the Stadio Friuli for a fee of €20m, although Juve have inserted a buy-back clause of €26m which will be active at the end of the 2019/20 campaign. Mandragora, a defensive midfielder, spent last season on loan at Crotone, making 36 appearances in Serie A as the southern club were relegated. He was called up by Italy boss Roberto Mancini in June, debuting for the Azzurri in a 3-1 loss to recently crowned world champions France. Читать дальше...

Thomas Lemar said discussions with fellow France internationals Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez influenced his decision to join Atletico Madrid as he arrived in the Spanish capital to finalise his transfer. The 22-year-old signed a preliminary agreement to join Diego Simeone's side in June, after impressing during three seasons at Monaco where he won the Ligue 1 title in 2016-17. Lemar made one appearance for France at the World Cup, playing 90 minutes of a 0-0 draw against Denmark before Les Bleus went on to win the tournament and... Читать дальше...

Leonardo Bonucci wants to return to Juventus just a year after a shock €42million switch to San Siro, AC Milan sporting director Leonardo has confirmed. Italy international Bonucci has been linked with both his former club and Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain following an underwhelming first season with the Rossoneri. Juve have now emerged as his favoured destination, the 31-year-old having initiated discussions over a potential move back to Turin. Leonardo revealed Milan were willing to... Читать дальше...

Frenkie de Jong insists he is no clearer on reported interest from Barcelona as rumours of a switch from Ajax continue to swirl.    The 21-year-old laid on seven assists in 22 Eredivisie appearances last season and his impressive performances have led to rumours that LaLiga champions Barca are considering a move for the Netherlands Under-21 international, although Ajax have continued to deny a deal with be struck.   It is thought that a transfer could be dependent upon whether Ajax qualify for the group stages of the Champions League... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery paid tribute to Emile Smith Rowe's hard work in training after the 17-year-old scored a brilliant equaliser in Arsenal's International Champions Cup match against Atletico Madrid, saying the academy product earned his chance in the first team. Smith Rowe started the match in the Singapore National Stadium and linked up well with Alexandre Lacazette in the first half, playing just behind the Frenchman and alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reiss Nelson. Two minutes into the second half... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined €18.8million and handed a two-year suspended jail sentence for tax evasion after the Spanish treasury approved the agreement he reached with prosecutors. The former Real Madrid star accepted the punishments last month having pleaded guilty to four breaches of tax laws in Spain between 2011 and 2014. Ronaldo's breaches related to taxes owed on image rights income. The final deal - which on Thursday received the necessary approval of Hacienda, the Spanish treasury... Читать дальше...

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is confident Cristiano Ronaldo's prolific scoring will continue in Serie A. Ronaldo, 33, will have little time to gel with his new team-mates after sitting out the club's pre-season tour of the United States in order to recover from the World Cup. He is instead due to join the squad upon their return to Turin, leaving Allegri with only training sessions to integrate the forward. The Bianconeri boss declined to reveal his tactical plans for the Portugal star when quizzed on his best position... Читать дальше...

Gael ClichyThe former Arsenal left-back stood by and watched asteam-mates Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor –among other big players such asYaya Toure and Carlos Tevez– joined Manchester City in summer 2009. Nonplussed, Clichy even went on record saying that only cash-hungry players would go to the Etihad Stadium."I really believe thatif you're a player who thinks only about money, then you could end up at Manchester City," he declared."You have to think if you want to play for a big club and have your image... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has thanked hospital staff for saving his life in his first public appearance since undergoing an operation following a brain haemorrhage. The 76-year-old was rushed to hospital in May, less than a week after appearing at Old Trafford for Arsene Wenger's final visit in charge of Arsenal. United at the time stated the procedure had gone "very well" and the Scot was released from hospital at the beginning of June to continue his recovery at home. He... Читать дальше...

Switzerland international defender Fabian Schar has joined Newcastle United from Deportivo La Coruna for a reported £3million. The 26-year-old centre-back, who spent just a single season in LaLiga with Deportivo, has signed an initial three-year contract with Rafael Benitez's side. "I'm really happy to be here," he told Newcastle's website. "The club is a really big club for me. It has a big name, and it is a brilliant chance for me. "I'm not like a typical defender. I, of course, defend, but I'm quite good with the ball ... Читать дальше...

Way to vary it up, Everton. As the Premier League’s six ever-present clubs hit 1,000 games at the end of last season, we’ve taken the chance to quiz you on their top appearance-makers. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all have a Britishplayer atop their lists – but the Toffees go exotic withan American.That said, he could be supplanted this season as there’s a current Everton player just 20 games behind him on 334 league appearances. He’s one of four current footballerswith... Читать дальше...

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri admits Paul Pogba's performances at the World Cup caught his eye but stopped short of expressing an interest in bringing the midfielder back to Turin. After a season of mixed fortunes at Manchester United, where he impressed and frustrated across the course of a campaign that yielded only runners-up spots in the Premier League and FA Cup, Pogba was inspirational for France in Russia and scored in their 4-2 final victory over Croatia. The 25-year-old's international... Читать дальше...

German Football Federation (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel has rejected Mesut Ozil's accusation of racism and made no indication that he plans to bow to pressure and resign. Ozil stepped away from international football on Sunday after releasing a three-part statement in which he hit out at the DFB, Grindel and the media after being widely condemned for meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior to the World Cup. The former Real Madrid man, who has Turkish roots, claimed the DFB... Читать дальше...

Arsenal (Forward)Arsenal have so often plodded their way through past summers that criticising their activity is practically a reflex. Not so this year, though: they’ve moved swiftly and efficiently through the market, strengthening all of the areas which needed attention, and Unai Emery has been ready for the season to start for some time.The defence is well-stocked, Lucas Torreira could be the holding player they’ve needed for the last decade, and Petr Cech will face stiff competition for his place... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino says the small amount of time between the World Cup and the Premier League season presents a "massive opportunity" for Lucas Moura and Fernando Llorente to kick-start their Tottenham careers. Spurs have been without nine players on their tour of North America, including Harry Kane and Dele Alli, due to their involvement in the latter stages in Russia. That enabled back-up striker Llorente and Lucas, a January signing from Paris Saint-Germain, to take centre-stage against Roma on Wednesday... Читать дальше...

Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian wants to leave the club but has not been the subject of bids which are anywhere close to being accepted, according to manager Jose Mourinho. Darmian joined United from Torino in 2015 and enjoyed a solid debut campaign, but he has been a peripheral figure under Mourinho, making only eight Premier League appearances last season. Juventus are among the clubs said to be interested in the Italy international, with speculation suggesting approaches have been made by the Serie A champions... Читать дальше...