Новости за 16.09.2018

Neymar may have a reputation for theatrics on the pitch but Andy Robertson says the Brazil superstar's behaviour will not be the focus for Liverpool. Paris Saint-Germain visit Liverpool on Tuesday in the Champions League, with Neymar fresh for his side’s opening fixture in the competition after being rested for Friday's Ligue 1 defeat of Saint-Etienne. Liverpool and PSG both take 100 per cent domestic records into a blockbuster Anfield clash and Scotland skipper Robertson is under no illusions... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso has vowed to come back stronger in 2019 after he suffered a serious knee injury against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Having scored Bayern's first goal in the 3-1 victory, Tolisso had to be taken off during the first half at Allianz Arena after going down innocuously in the middle of the pitch. Bayern confirmed after the game that the former Lyon man had torn his anterior cruciate knee ligament and would be set for several months on the sidelines. Tolisso... Читать дальше...

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini denied suggestions Lucas Perez refused to come on as a substitute in Sunday's 3-1 win at Everton. The victory was West Ham's first in the Premier League under the Chilean, but it also saw Marko Arnautovic suffer an injury and Perez attract attention on the bench. Shortly after scoring West Ham's third goal, Arnautovic was forced off with a knee problem and Michail Antonio took his place. Television cameras then picked up an angry-looking Perez engaging in what... Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed Juventus will fine Douglas Costa after he was sent off for spitting against Sassuolo, and expects the winger to face a long ban. Cristiano Ronaldo's double was overshadowed by Costa's shocking antics at Allianz Stadium, as the former Bayern Munich man was dismissed in the closing stages for spitting at Federico Di Francesco, having already elbowed and headbutted his opponent. Costa looks set for a minimum three-match suspension and Allegri, who believes that the Brazilian fell for provocation... Читать дальше...

Douglas Costa has apologised for his "ugly" behaviour after he was sent off during Juventus' 2-1 victory over Sassuolo. Cristiano Ronaldo's double - his first goals in Serie A - proved the difference at Allianz Stadium, but it was Costa's awful conduct in the closing stages that will be remembered. The winger elbowed and headbutted Federico Di Francesco in the build-up to Sassuolo's late consolation, before spitting in the winger's face, and could now face a lengthy ban. And taking to his official Instagram account... Читать дальше...

Marko Arnautovic was unable to reassure West Ham fans about the knee injury he sustained in Sunday's 3-1 win at Everton, acknowledging he is in a lot of pain. Arnautovic played a vital role as the Hammers picked up their first points of the season at Goodison Park, setting up Andriy Yarmolenko for the opener before scoring West Ham's third himself.  But the Austria international had to be withdrawn shortly afterwards, having gone to ground clutching his left knee. Although he was able to walk off... Читать дальше...

Burnley manager Sean Dyche backed his team to come through their current poor form after seeing them slip to a 1-0 defeat at Wolves. Raul Jimenez scored the only goal of the game as the Clarets succumbed to their fourth defeat in five Premier League matches so far this season. The result - coupled with West Ham's 3-1 win away at Everton on Sunday - sees Burnley stuck at the bottom of the table, having picked up just one point so far. "We've got a bit of a fog around us at the moment, brought on... Читать дальше...

Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri condemned Douglas Costa's violent outbursts that led to the Brazilian being sent off in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo. Costa elbowed, headbutted and spat in the face ofFederico Di Francesco in the closing stages of a game in which Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to give Juventus the lead. The winger could serve a three-match ban that would include Juventus' clash with Serie A title rivals Napoli on September 29 but Allegri felt Costa was provoked. "Maybe he was... Читать дальше...

Andriy Yarmolenko and Marko Arnautovic led the way as West Ham beat Everton 3-1 at Goodison Park, securing Manuel Pellegrini a much-needed first win in charge on his 65th birthday. A defeat for West Ham would have seen them lose their opening five league games of a season for the first time, but they showed plenty of craft in attack to punish Everton's sloppy defending. Although Marco Silva's men initially looked the brighter, they were completely caught out for Yarmolenko's opener in the 11th minute... Читать дальше...

Inter right-back Sime Vrsaljko will be assessed on a "day-to-day basis" after aggravating a knee injury on international duty. The 26-year-old, on loan from Atletico Madrid, was forced off 20 minutes into Croatia's 6-0 Nations League loss to Spain on Tuesday. Inter have confirmed the issue is a recurrence of the left knee problem he carried throughout the latter stages of the World Cup. Vrsaljko missed Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Parma and has already been ruled out of the Champions League clash with Tottenham on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo thanked his Juventus team-mates for helping him through a dry spell after he scored both goals in a 2-1 victory over Sassuolo. The 33-year-old failed to find the net in his first three Serie A matches following a €112million transfer from Real Madrid in July before finally breaking his duck on Sunday. He scored from close range after 50 minutes to break the deadlock and then followed up with a second 15 minutes later, angling in a drive to secure the points for Massimiliano Allegri's men. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game, according to former Real Madrid team-mate Mesut Ozil. The duo won the LaLiga title together in 2011-12 but have both moved on since, Ozil to Arsenal in 2013 while Ronaldo joined Juventus in a deal worth €112million in July. Ronaldo opened his Juventus account with a brace in a 2-1 Serie A defeat of Sassuolo on Sunday having failed to score in his first three league appearances for the club, while Ozil marked his 200th Arsenal... Читать дальше...

Joe Hart has urged Burnley to rediscover the type of performances that made them a team nobody wanted to face after their 1-0 defeat at Wolves. The Clarets were the surprise of the 2017-18 Premier League campaign and finished seventh in the table, qualifying for the Europa League. But Burnley failed to reach the group stage of that competition and the extra exertions of the qualifying rounds appear to have had a knock-on effect on their domestic performances. Sunday's underwhelming display leaves Burnley with just one point from five games... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic took to social media to thank LA Galaxy and each of his former teams after notching his 500th career goal in typically sensational fashion. The 36-year-old scored with a sublime, flicked volley on the turn in a 5-3 defeat to Toronto in MLS to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only active players to have reached the milestone. In a message posted to Twitter, the Malmo product expressed gratitude to Juventus, Barcelona, Manchester United and his other ex-employers... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for his first Juventus goal has ended in the easiest possible fashion as he tapped in the opener against Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday. SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII@Cristiano IS UP AND RUNNING !!!!!#JUVESASSUOLO [1-0]#FINOALLAFINE #FORZAJUVE pic.twitter.com/9DemWzQ3A3 — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) September 16, 2018

Isco insists he has no problem with Julen Lopetegui's rotation policy at Real Madrid, pointing out it was the media and not himself who were convinced he would be an automatic starter. Madrid dropped points for the first time this season in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao, as Isco came off the bench to rescue them after the break. It was the second LaLiga game in a row that Isco has been left out of the starting XI, after also appearing as a substitute against Leganes before the international break. Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain have the best coach in the world in Thomas Tuchel, according to club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The Ligue 1 champions already have a five-point lead at the top of the table in Tuchel's first season in charge. He will face his toughest test as coach when PSG visit last season's finalists Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday. Tuchel has enjoyed limited success since his impressive spell with Mainz earned him the right to succeed Reds boss Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund... Читать дальше...

Wayne Rooney does not believe it will be long before Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are being lined up for Premier League managerial roles. Gerrard and Lampard have each taken their first steps in management this season, with Liverpool legend Gerrard moving on from his role with their academy to assume charge at Rangers, while Lampard has taken the reins at Derby County. Rooney has designs on management himself and, in an interview with the Mail on Sunday, the 32-year-old reiterated his desire... Читать дальше...

Wilfried Zaha believes he would have to suffer a broken leg for one of his opponents to be sent off four a foul on him. The Crystal Palace forward's wonderful individual effort earned Palace a 1-0 win at Huddersfield Town on Saturday, another game in which he made his frustration clear at challenges he was on the receiving end of.  Mathias Jorgensen angered Zaha by pulling him down in the contest at the John Smith's Stadium, the Dane receiving a yellow card. Zaha has drawn 11 fouls so far this season... Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino insisted he is not worried after Tottenham slipped to a second successive Premier League defeat with a 2-1 home loss to Liverpool. Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino proved enough to give Liverpool the points despite Erik Lamela's injury-time effort for Spurs, who had a late penalty shout waved away. The defeat came on the back of another 2-1 reverse at the hands of Watford prior to the international break, with Spurs now falling six points behind Chelsea and Liverpool at the top of the table. Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 500th career goal in unforgettable fashion, while Seattle Sounders extended their winning streak as Atlanta United took another step towards the MLS Supporters' Shield. Former Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic reached the milestone in LA Galaxy's 5-3 defeat at defending champions Toronto on Saturday. Ibrahimovic joined Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the third active player to score 500 goals between club and country thanks to his outrageous roundhouse finish ... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said he is "happy for Toronto because they will be remembered as his 500th victim" after the LA Galaxy superstar scored a landmark goal. Ibrahimovic joined Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the third active player to score 500 goals between club and country on Saturday. The 36-year-old striker celebrated the milestone thanks to an outrageous roundhouse finish in LA's 5-3 MLS loss to Toronto – Ibrahimovic spinning and volleying with the outside of his foot in the first half. Читать дальше...

DC United star Wayne Rooney revealed Everton's owner Farhad Moshiri was behind his departure from the Premier League club. Former England captain Rooney returned to boyhood club Everton in 2017-18 after leaving Manchester United as their all-time leading goalscorer, but the 32-year-old only spent a single season at Goodison Park. Rooney swapped Everton for Washington and he has since scored four goals and set up six others for DC to help boost their play-off chances in MLS. Reflecting on his Everton exit... Читать дальше...

LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 500th career goal in spectacular fashion against reigning MLS champions Toronto. Former Manchester United striker Ibrahimovic celebrated the milestone thanks to an outrageous roundhouse finish on Saturday – the 36-year-old spinning and volleying with the outside of his foot. Ibrahimovic, who scored to reduce Toronto's lead to 3-1 before half-time, joined Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi as the third active player to score 500 goals between club and country. Читать дальше...

Sameh Derbali scored late on to give ES Tunis a precious 2-1 win over Etoile du Sahel in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. The defender's tame attempt squirmed through Achraf Krir's hands 13 minutes from time to put his team in the driving seat ahead of next week's return leg. But Etoile still have hope of turning the tie around thanks to the valuable away goal Ammar Jemal netted just prior to the half-hour. The former Ajaccio man turned home a free-kick to cancel out Chamseddine Dhaouadi's second-minute header... Читать дальше...