Новости за 30.07.2018

It seems LaLiga defenders are not the only ones that struggle to get their paws on Lionel Messi. The Barcelona superstar, currently resting up after Argentina's premature World Cup exit, has been captured confounding his sizeable pet dog with the kind of skills that have made him an icon at Camp Nou. The video was uploaded to Instagram by Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, and sees the 31-year-old dinking a ball back and forth over the eager Dogue de Bordeaux, fittingly named Hulk. Is this what... Читать дальше...

Diego Simeone dodged questions over his rumoured transfer interest in son Giovanni as he put faith in Atletico Madrid's existing strikers. Atleti slipped to a 3-2 friendly loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Monday with Luciano Vietto and Kevin Gameiro culpable for missed chances. French forward Gameiro last season produced his worst league scoring return in a decade with just seven goals, while Vietto netted only twice in a combined 20 LaLiga appearances for Atleti and Valencia. Their struggles come... Читать дальше...

Thomas Tuchel says Edinson Cavani is fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain amid speculation of interest from Real Madrid. The European champions are rumoured to be lining up an approach for the prolific striker in an attempt to soften the blow of Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus. Any attempt to lure the Uruguay international from Parc des Princes is likely to prove difficult, though, as Tuchel is adamant the 31-year-old will still be at his disposal when the transfer window closes. "This... Читать дальше...

Aleksandar Mitrovic has returned to Fulham on a permanent deal from Newcastle United for a reported fee of £22million. The striker has signed a five-year contract at Craven Cottage and will wear the number nine shirt next season. Mitrovic joined Fulham in January on a loan deal and played a huge role in their promotion via the playoffs, scoring 12 times in only 18 starts. "I'm very glad and happy and proud to finally be here and officially become a Fulham player. I'm happy to the moon and back," he said in an official club statement. Читать дальше...

The most remarkable thing about Naby Keita is his versatility. In his case, versatility doesn't mean an ability to fill a number of positions, but rather the difficulty in precisely describing his role on the pitch at all. Keita is everywhere, and he brings diverse qualities to each part of the playing field. He's not a classic box-to-box midfielder, but rather a playmaker, a winger and a destroyer – all at once.The 23-year-old is a one of a kind street footballer. He never studied at an academy... Читать дальше...

Alisson will link up with the Liverpool squad for the first time at their France training camp this week, with Roberto Firmino and Trent Alexander-Arnold also joining the squad. All three players were given extra time off following the World Cup but will be part of Jurgen Klopp's group that heads to Evian on Monday for a five-day stay. Liverpool then take on Napoli at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in a game that could see a first appearance for the club for Alisson, who became the world's most expensive... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho’s enthusiasm for his side’s pre-season obligations is at a low ebb and players have reported that the Manchester United boss has scheduled a trip to Orlando’s SeaWorld that clearly clashes with the friendly against Real Madrid.After a 4-1 loss to Liverpool in Ann Arbor, Mourinho was in typically abrasive form, launching into a three-hour invective against modern society, followed, after a short interval, by a second three-hour critique of his own diatribe, which he freely admitted was... Читать дальше...

Thomas Lemar is not afraid of the physical demands usually expected by Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid following his move from Monaco. The France international rose to prominence in the 2016-17 season when Leonardo Jardim's young Monaco side reached the Champions League semi-finals and won Ligue 1. After transfers to Liverpool and Arsenal failed to materialise, Lemar was not quite so impressive last term, but that has not deterred Atletico. The Europa League winners paid Monaco a reported €70million... Читать дальше...

Many will be expecting Ryan Sessegnon and Ruben Neves to make a big impression on the Premier League after dominating games in the Championship last year. Neither has any experience of playing in the top flight of English football but that doesn’t have to be any barrier to success.None of these 10 players were new signings; all earned their chance to impress having won promotion the previous year and went on to have a major impact on their clubs’ fortunes in the Premier League. There’s surprisingly prolific goalscorers... Читать дальше...

Riyad Mahrez could feature in the Community Shield for Manchester City, having been given the green light to return to training after an ankle knock. City's club-record signing was forced off in the 28th minute of the 3-2 International Champions Cup victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday following a tackle from Chris Richards. The Algeria international was pictured on crutches and wearing a protective boot on his return to Manchester. However, the club have confirmed Mahrez sustained no "significant... Читать дальше...

Mesut Ozil's retirement from international football offers an opportunity for younger players to prosper, according to Lothar Matthaus. Ozil has made himself unavailable for selection due to perceived mistreatment from the German Football Federation (DFB). The midfielder ended his career with the national team in a three-part statement posted on social media, calling out both the DFB and their president, Reinhard Grindel, for incompetence and insensitivity toward his Turkish heritage. However Matthaus... Читать дальше...

Scottish Premiership side Hamilton will play their games at the HopeCBD Stadium next season after pocketing a five-figure sponsorship sum. It's caused some debate asthe business, which is based at the ground, sells products containing cannabidiol (produced from cannabis plants).Far out, man! But at least the Accies have a more standard shirt sponsor:Euro Mechanical Handling, who we're all absolutely familiar with. Yet, over the years,clubs have accepted cash from some bizarre places in return for a space on the shirt. Читать дальше...

Lucas Digne posted a farewell message to Barcelona ahead of his expected transfer to Everton. Barcelona confirmed on Sunday the full-back has been allowed to leave their California training camp to "finalise his departure" from the Spanish club. The France international is reportedly close to moving to Goodison Park in a €25million deal, becoming Marco Silva's second signing following Richarlison's arrival from Watford. In a social media post, Digne appeared to confirm his imminent exit as he thanked the staff, fans and players at Camp Nou. Читать дальше...

It’s less than two weeks before the summer transfer window closes – the same day as the Premier League starts, which means a narrower window than ever. Perhaps that explains why it’s been a relatively quiet transfer period, all things considered.Yet some clubs have been splashing the cash, especially around Merseyside (if not Tyneside). Plus we have three returning clubs in Cardiff, Fulham and Wolves.So a perfect time to test your knowledge of each Premier League sides record fees. There’s still time for these to be broken but as it stands... Читать дальше...

Daniel Sturridge does not regret joining West Brom on loan despite suffering Premier League relegation at the end of another injury-hit season. The Liverpool striker made the temporary switch in January but made only six Premier League appearances, two of them starts, as he failed to score during his time at the Hawthorns. Sturridge was out of action for two months due to a hamstring injury and, having barely featured at club level, unsurprisingly missed out on selection for the World Cup. England... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has withdrawn from a meeting against former club Juventus in the MLS All-Stars match. The LA Galaxy star was set to top the bill against the Serie A champions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. But the former Sweden striker has pulled out of Wednesday's match due to Galaxy's recent busy schedule. "I am disappointed to miss the 2018 All-Star game against Juventus, one of my former clubs," said Ibrahimovic, who played for the Bianconeri between 2004 and 2006.. "I want to thank the fans for voting me to the team. Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first MLS hat-trick as LA Galaxy came from behind on three occasions to beat Orlando City 4-3 in a thrilling clash on Sunday. Former Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic was the hero at Stubhub Center, where the Swedish star netted three second-half goals as the rallying Galaxy extended their unbeaten streak in the league to nine matches. The Galaxy found themselves trailing 2-1 at the break after Ibrahimovic teed up Giovani dos Santos for the equaliser to cancel out Orlando's 18th-minute opener... Читать дальше...

Neymar admitted he exaggerated fouls during the World Cup but the Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain superstar has pledged to become a new man after falling apart in Russia. There were high hopes for Neymar and Brazil at Russia 2018 but the South American giants made a shock quarter-final exit against Belgium. Neymar – who scored twice at the showpiece tournament after recovering from a broken foot sustained in February – was a regular target of criticism for his theatrics and behaviour on the pitch. Читать дальше...

David Luiz has no intention of leaving Chelsea as he enjoys life under new head coach Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Brazilian defender David Luiz was frozen out by former boss Antonio Conte last Premier League season but the veteran is back in the fold following Sarri's appointment. Sarri's tenure has opened with victory over Perth Glory in Australia and a penalty shoot-out win against Inter at the International Champions Cup – David Luiz marshalling Chelsea's defence in both fixtures. And the 31-year-old ... Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac is adamant Robert Lewandowski will not leave Bayern Munich despite the reported Real Madrid target's open interest in a new challenge. Lewandowski's agent, Pini Zahavi, has previously confirmed his client's hope to move on from the Allianz Arena and Kovac is aware of the desire. European champions Madrid have long been linked with the Poland international, who would go some way to easing the goalscoring burden left by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Real Madrid. Borussia Dortmund CEO... Читать дальше...

Gianluigi Buffon may be a decorated great of the game but the veteran goalkeeper insists he is not guaranteed to be Paris Saint-Germain's first choice. The 40-year-old is one of three well-credentialed options in a strong group of shot-stoppers that includes Alphonse Areola and Kevin Trapp, who were selected for the World Cup by France and Germany respectively. PSG boss Thomas Tuchel looks to have made his experienced new signing the frontrunner by starting him in International Champions Cup clashes with Bayern Munich and Arsenal. Читать дальше...

Everton appear on the verge of completing a swoop for French defender Lucas Digne after Barcelona allowed him to leave their California training camp. Digne, 25, has been linked with the Toffees for several weeks and has been permitted to "finalise his departure" ahead of a reported €25million move. The former Lille, Paris Saint-Germain and Roma player has been unable to dislodge incumbent left-back Jordi Alba in two seasons at Camp Nou, managing just 29 LaLiga starts. He was part of France's squad at the 2014 World Cup... Читать дальше...