Новости за 15.08.2018

Ilkay Gundogan is ready to step up and help fill the void left by Manchester City talisman Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian suffered a knee injury on Wednesday that has left him on crutches. City confirmed after training on Wednesday that De Bruyne had sustained an injury during the session and that he would be sent for further tests. They refused to specify what they believe the injury to be or how long they predict he will be missing for, but early reports have claimed the problem involves a... Читать дальше...

Diego Costa stunned Real Madrid with the fastest goal ever scored in the UEFA Super Cup, giving Atletico Madrid an early lead. The match was just 49 seconds old when Costa struck, leaving new Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui looking dumbstruck on the sidelines in Tallinn. Costa was the target of a long ball from the back played by Diego Godin and beat Sergio Ramos in the air to nod the ball on. The Spain striker reacted quicker than his international team-mate and latched on to his flick-on, then nodding the ball beyond Raphael Varane... Читать дальше...

Everton director of football Marcel Brands has revealed that he feared missing out on signing Yerry Mina after the defender scored for Colombia against England at the World Cup. Brands watched England's penalty shoot-out victory over the South Americans with Everton directors Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright, as well as head coach Marco Silva, and said the centre-back's stoppage time equaliser could have scuppered the deal to bring Mina to Goodison Park. Mina eventually joined the Toffees for an initial €30.25m... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid have left Luka Modric out of the starting XI for their UEFA Super Cup meeting with rivals Atletico Madrid amid speculation the midfielder could leave the club. Modric, who has only played 14 minutes of pre-season, has been linked with a move to Serie A side Inter since claiming the Golden Ball award at the World Cup for his role in leading Croatia to the final. The midfielder was named in a 29-man squad to face Atletico but is included among the substitutes by new coach Julen Lopetegui. Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi scored a delightful chipped finish to get off the mark as Barcelona's new captain. The Argentina attacker is reportedly considering retiring from international duty for the second time after a disappointing World Cup campaign. But Messi appeared happy and relaxed when making his first appearance of 2018-19, with Barca facing Boca Juniors in the Joan Gamper Trophy at Camp Nou. Malcom had already given Ernesto Valverde's men the lead in Wednesday's contest when Messi made his mark with... Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne suffered a knee injury in Manchester City training on Wednesday and they stand to lose an almost irreplaceable player if reports of a three-month absence prove accurate. The Belgium international played an integral role for City last season, as Pep Guardiola's men cruised to Premier League success. City finished 19 points ahead of bitter rivals and neighbours Manchester United and De Bruyne was favourite to win the Professional Footballers' Association's Players' Player of the Year award for much of the campaign. Читать дальше...

Burnley manager Sean Dyche said the decision to sign Joe Hart despite having three first-team goalkeepers in his squad is "not rocket science." Hart signed a two-year contract with the Clarets as he made a £3.5million transfer from Manchester City to Turf Moor, where Nick Pope, Tom Heaton and Anders Lindergaard were already competing to be the first-choice goalkeeper. But Dyche said he was baffled by those questioning the move to sign Hart, who he insisted made his squad more competitive following injuries to Pope and Heaton. Читать дальше...

Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig and Schalke have both rubbished reports linking them with Bayern Munich midfielder Sebastian Rudy. The Germany international has become the subject of transfer speculation after just one season with the German champions in which he made 16 Bundesliga starts. His opportunities seem set to diminish further following Bayern's signing of Leon Goretzka from Schalke, who are rumoured to be interested in taking Rudy in the opposite direction. Schalke looked to have moved... Читать дальше...

Newcastle United have confirmed United States defender DeAndre Yedlin did not suffer a serious injury in their Premier League opener. The club announced in a statement Yedlin "has been assessed and undergone treatment this week and is likely to resume training with his team-mates shortly". Rafael Benitez said after Newcastle's 2-1 loss to Tottenham that Yedlin suffered a knee injury but the manager was unsure of the severity. The 25-year-old limped off the field in the closing minutes, leaving Newcastle down to 10 men... Читать дальше...

Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a knee injury in training and looks set for a period on the sidelines, Manchester City have confirmed. The Belgium international enjoyed a brilliant campaign last season, scoring eight goals and setting up another 16 as City romped to Premier League success. However, Wednesday's news will come as a blow to City and coach Pep Guardiola, who could be without the 27-year-old for a couple of months. "Kevin De Bruyne is undergoing tests on his right knee after sustaining... Читать дальше...

Arsenal: Lucas TorreiraIt was surprising to see Torreira left out of Arsenal’s first league game, because he so obviously embodies the dynamic qualities which this team have been crying out for – especially in matches against top-tier sides. Still, it’s a long season and by its end the 22-year-old Uruguayan will almost certainly have become an irreplaceable part of the Arsenal midfield.Cases could also be made for Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Reiss Nelson, but with Arsenal in flux and their future trajectory so uncertain... Читать дальше...

Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic has followed Mario Mandzukic and Vedran Corluka into international retirement after a nine-year Croatia career. The 33-year-old revealed his mind was made up prior to a string of impressive performances at the World Cup in Russia. Vital saves in shootout wins over Denmark and Russia helped Croatia on the way to a place in the final alongside eventual champions France. Subasic, who won 44 caps in total, felt it was time to make way despite the strong recent form. Читать дальше...

Chelsea have agreed loan deals for Nigerian defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina, who have joined Leganes and Torino, respectively. Centre-back Omeruo, who arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2012, has previously spent time on loan at ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Alanyaspor and Kasimpasa, making 28 league appearances for the latter last season before being named in Nigeria's World Cup squad. The 24-year-old played for the Super Eagles against Iceland and Argentina in Russia and has joined LaLiga outfit Leganes having yet to make his Chelsea debut.

Winner! JuventusFor years, Juventus have come so close to winning the European crown. In the past four seasons, they’ve finished as runners-up twice, and in the past two campaigns it was Cristiano Ronaldo who knocked them out. Now the Old Lady have Ronaldo’s powers – Champions League final goals, bicycle kicks, cold-blooded penalties and all.Signing Ronaldo was a massive achievement, even for a club like Juventus who needed a superstar to push them over the edge. Upgrading Gonzalo Higuain to Ronaldo was an easy decision... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace fans will be delighted by Wilfried Zaha's decision to sign a new five-year contract at Selhurst Park, ensuring the club's joint-highest Premier League goal-scorer can continue to inspire the Eagles as he did in 2017-18. Roy Hodgson's men were reliant on the sharp-shooting 25-year-old last season and lost all of the 10 games they played without him on the pitch. As well as being a major contributor of goals, netting nine in the league last term, Zaha is a catalyst for Palace and,... Читать дальше...

Barcelona target Frenkie de Jong will stay at Ajax this season unless an "absurd" offer materialises before the end of the transfer window. The LaLiga champions have been consistently linked with a move for the midfielder, who made 16 starts in the Eredivisie in 2017-18. De Jong, 21, rubbished recent reports in Spain claiming Ajax would sanction a deal if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. However, he acknowledged Barca have shown interest and that a change in circumstances was not out of the question. Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind described his positive working relationship with Jose Mourinho and believes Ajax could benefit from the Portuguese's tactics. Blind returned to Ajax after a four-year spell at Old Trafford, having made just seven Premier League appearances for Mourinho's side in 2017-18. Despite falling out of favour towards the end of his time at United and then being sold for a fee potentially rising to €20.5million, Blind reflected warmly on his experience of playing for Mourinho... Читать дальше...

It wasn’t an ideal Premier League debut for the Bluebirds’ netminder against Bournemouth on Saturday, despite the history-making occasion and a first-half penalty save–Cardiff went down 2-0 on the south coast to start their season on a bum note.Luckily for you, though, the 59-cap Enfield-born shot-stopper has made for some quizzing potential – naming him and the 16 other one-nation wonders from Premier League history.We’ll warn you now: this isn’t easy, so we’ve stuck 10 minutes on the clock to help you out a bit. Читать дальше...

Wilfried Zaha has ended persistent transfer speculation by signing a new contract at Crystal Palace through to the end of the 2022-23 season.

Burnley midfielder Aiden O'Neill has returned to his native Australia on a season-long loan with Central Coast Mariners. The Brisbane-born 20-year-old managed three Premier League appearances for the Clarets in the 2016-17 season prior to a short spell with Oldham Athletic. He joined Fleetwood Town on loan last term and appeared 21 times in League One. O'Neill, who has represented Australia at Under-23 level, could yet become a team-mate of Usain Bolt. The Jamaican sprinter is set to undergo... Читать дальше...

One of the stories that best sums up Gareth Bale’s time at Real Madrid came in March 2015, when his agent managed to provoke Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian coach had long reserved the right-wing role for Bale, who seemed happy enough with it, yet one day Ancelotti heard that Jonathan Barnett had visited the office of club president Florentino Perez.As Bale’s agent, Barnett should never have been involved in club politics or team selection, and yet he had suggested to Perez that Bale be given his favourite central role just behind the striker. Читать дальше...

Diego Godin dismissed reports he has re-signed with Atletico Madrid while insisting he had no interest in pursuing offers tabled from other clubs. Uruguay defender Godin, 32, is believed to have turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United last week. Juventus have also been linked with the two-time Europa League winner, who is reported to have leveraged the recent transfer to strengthen his hand in contract negotiations. Godin claims he is yet to put pen to paper on an extension but insists... Читать дальше...

An emboldened N'Golo Kante is confident he can adapt to amore attacking role in Chelsea's transformed playing style.The France star volleyed in the opener to help new boss Maurizio Sarri commence his debut Premier League season with a3-0 win at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.It was only the 27-year-old's third goal in England's top flight as he adjusted seamlessly from defensive-minded anchor to influential box-to-box contributor.Kante has been mentally preparing for the switch since pre-season and... Читать дальше...

When Real Madrid brushed Liverpool aside in the Champions League final, Cristiano Ronaldo was nowhere to be seen as Gareth Bale led the charge – little did the world know that this was a sign of things to come. That 3-1 win brought an incredible era to an end at Los Blancos, as Zinedine Zidane stepped down as coach less than a week after guiding the club to a third successive Champions League title. It proved to be Ronaldo's final match in a Madrid shirt as well, with the Ballon d'Or holder securing... Читать дальше...

Brendan Rodgers was unable to explain Dedryck Boyata's absence from the Celtic team that crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday. Celtic lost 3-2 on aggregate to AEK Athens to miss out on a place in the play-off round of UEFA's lucrative continental club competition.  Rodgers insists Boyata is physically able to feature for the team, but the defender, who made three appearances for Belgium at the World Cup, did not make himself available for the game amid rumours the 27-year-old is seeking a move away from Celtic Park. Читать дальше...