Новости за 24.09.2018

Marta picked up the Women's Player prize at the FIFA Best Awards, while Lyon's triumph in the Women's Champions League was also recognised. Reflecting Real Madrid's dominance in the men's equivalent, Lyon - 16 times French champions - stormed to their third straight Champions League win, becoming the first women's team to do so. But it was Brazil star Marta, often regarded as the best female player of all time having scored 15 World Cup goals, who edged out Lyon duo Ada Hegerberg - who registered... Читать дальше...

Luka Modric has completed a UEFA and FIFA double of individual prizes after collecting the latter's Best Men's Player award. Modric was included on a three-man shortlist and triumphed against competition from Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. The 33-year-old was a star performer as Croatia reached their first World Cup final and his performances at Russia 2018 saw him win the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player. And Modric, who was linked... Читать дальше...

Mohamed Salah has won the 2018 Puskas Award for a superb solo effort for Liverpool in a Merseyside derby against Everton. The Egypt international triumphed over nominees including Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale for his sensational overhead kick in the final of the Champions League. Bale's former Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona star Lionel Messi were also on the shortlist but were pipped to the prize by Salah, who struck in a Premier League draw against Liverpool's rivals. Nominees... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps has won the FIFA Best Men's Coach award after leading France to World Cup glory. Deschamps was included on a three-man shortlist and saw off competition from former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane and the coach of beaten World Cup finalists Croatia, Zlatko Dalic. Deschamps was criticised in the build-up to Russia 2018 for his perceived negative tactics, but after a sluggish group stage he guided his team to victories over Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium in the knockout stages before beating Croatia 4-2 in a dramatic final. Читать дальше...

Sunderland have terminated Didier Ndong's contract after he failed to return to the club for the start of the season. The Gabon midfielder – who spent the second half of last season on loan at Premier League side Watford – was dismissed by the club on Monday after belatedly turning up at the club's training ground. Ndong's dismissal comes less than two weeks after defender Papy Djilobodji was also sacked by the club for refusing to return for the start of their League One campaign. A statement on the club's website... Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti is confident his Inter side are firmly back on track but has warned his players against complacency ahead of their clash with Fiorentina on Tuesday. Marcelo Brozovic's stoppage-time stunner clinched a 1-0 win over Sampdoria on Saturday, just days after Matias Vecino headed a last-gasp winner to see off Tottenham in the Champions League. Those results have gone a long way to lifting the clouds that had begun to circle over the San Siro, but Spalletti has urged his players not to... Читать дальше...

Olivier Giroud believes Premier League rivals are figuring out Chelsea's tactics and has called on his side to be more versatile. The Blues' perfect start to the season was halted on Sunday after being held to a goalless draw by West Ham. Giroud endured a frustrating afternoon in attack with Eden Hazard and Willian, the Hammers' defence limiting them to just a handful of opportunities. The World Cup winner feels they would have had better success had more crosses been put into the penalty area ... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain's finances will again be assessed by the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), UEFA has confirmed. The chief investigator of the CFCB previously closed an investigation into whether PSG broke UEFA's financial fair play (FFP) regulations. But the CFCB's chairman later announced the decision would be assessed by the CFCB Adjudicatory Chamber. And UEFA confirmed on Monday the CFCB will once again examine PSG's finances to assess whether the club broke FFP rules. A UEFA statement said... Читать дальше...

Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes Joe Hart is in the kind of form that would warrant a recall to the England squad. Hart has endured a difficult last two years, culminating in not making his country's squad for their memorable World Cup campaign. The 31-year-old, however, joined Burnley on a two-year deal in August and has started all six Premier League games for the Clarets so far this season. Hart played an important role in his side's 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday – their first league win of the campaign ... Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe's three-match suspension will stand, the French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled. Mbappe was sent off against Nimes for clashing with Teji Savanier, shoving his opponent after he was hacked down during the closing stages of Paris Saint-Germain's 4-2 win at the start of the month. Both men were sent off with Mbappe given a three-match ban and Savanier ordered to serve a five-game suspension by the disciplinary committee of the French Professional Football League. Following an appeal... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard believes Jose Mourinho will "spawn a lot of managers" as he prepares to face his former boss on Tuesday. The Derby County manager takes his side to Mourinho's Manchester United in the EFL Cup third round looking to get one over on the Portuguese, who coached him during two spells at Chelsea. Lampard has only taken charge of 11 competitive games following his appointment as Rams boss in May and believes he will be one of the first in a long line of Mourinho's former players to turn to management. Читать дальше...

Players and fans alike are obsessed with FIFA player faces. To the point that over the summer, both Jesse Lingard and Wilfried Zaha protested to developer EA via Twitter about their outdated likenesses in FIFA 18 – to no avail, as each retain their digital sculpt from last year’s game.While FIFA 19 might not bring good news for Lingard and Zaha, it does for many of their contemporaries. Every Premier League club has seen at least one new player likeness added, with another batch due in the now-traditional November update. Читать дальше...

Jack Grealish has committed his future to Aston Villa by signing a new five-year contract with his boyhood club. Grealish was linked with a move to Tottenham during the transfer window, but Villa retained their prized asset after a financial injection from new owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens. And Villa have now persuaded the 23-year-old, regarded among the best players in the Championship, to put pen to paper on a new deal. "Securing the long-term future of Jack, a player we believe will play... Читать дальше...

Ander Herrera could return from injury against Derby County, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed. Herrera has been out of action since September 2's 2-0 Premier League win at Burnley due to an ankle injury. But ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup third round tie with Frank Lampard's Rams, Mourinho said Herrera is available for selection. "Ander is ready," Mourinho told MUTV. "Marcos Rojo is the only player that is not available through injury and it's Marcus Rashford's last suspension match. Читать дальше...

Michael Branch (Everton)Seven of the Premier League’s 20 youngest scorers were plying their trade for Everton when they found the net for the first time. Branch was another Toffee who failed to deliver on his early promise, with the Liverpool-born striker’s three league goals for the club all coming in his breakout season of 1996/97.The forward failed to progress, though, and was duly loaned out to Manchester City, Birmingham and Wolves before joining the latter on a permanent basis in 2000. Branch... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac has hailed the professionalism of Robert Lewandowski and Jerome Boateng after their impressive starts to the season. The duo had been expected to leave the Allianz Arena ahead of the new campaign, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in Lewandowski and Manchester United keen to take Boateng to Old Trafford. Those moves failed to materialise, though, and both have been instrumental in Bayern's perfect start to the season under new boss Kovac. Speaking at a media... Читать дальше...

Petr Cech feels Arsenal have forgotten what it takes to win the Premier League title. The Gunners last lifted the trophy in the 2003-04 season and failed to qualify for the Champions League in the last two campaigns, with Arsene Wenger's long reign ending in May. Cech has four Premier League titles, all from his time at Chelsea before he moved across London to join Arsenal in 2015. And the veteran, who is keeping new goalkeeper Bernd Leno out of the team, called for Unai Emery's men to recapture... Читать дальше...

Thomas Lemar needs to continue to adapt his style of play to fit into Atletico Madrid's system, according to coach Diego Simeone. The World Cup winner has struggled since joining from Monaco in July but was instrumental in Atleti's 2-0 triumph over Getafe on Saturday. His thunderous 14th-minute strike from 30 yards crashed back off the crossbar and into the net via the unfortunate Getafe goalkeeper David Soria for the opener. Lemar then scored his first goal for the club in the second period,... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the judges for a new award designed to recognise the world's best young player. Organised by France Football magazine, the Kopa Trophy will be handed out as part of this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on December 3. Named after former Ballon d'Or winner Raymond Kopa – who died last year – the award will be given to a player under the age of 21 who has lit up world football. The jury will be exclusively made up of former Ballon d'Or winners, which... Читать дальше...

JuventusJuventus have a pretty stacked squad this season, which will likely translate to them being the best team on FIFA 19.With an attack that features the goalscoring prowess of cover star Cristiano Ronaldo, plus the insane skills of Paulo Dybala, Douglas Costa, Juan Cuadrado and Federico Bernardeschi, there’s a lot of fun to be had with the Bianconeri.We’ve already had a feel of them in the demo, and Juventus’s attack is as deadly as it looks on paper – especially if you have a penchant for tricks... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba slammed those who "create drama" after he appeared to criticise Manchester United's tactics under Jose Mourinho. United have taken four points from three home Premier League matches in 2018-19 after being held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after the game, Pogba called for United to "attack, attack, attack" when they play at Old Trafford. Pogba suggested earlier in the season he could not speak his mind without risking being fined by the club, while Mourinho has denied a rift with his star player. Читать дальше...

Barcelona will appeal against the red card shown to Clement Lenglet in the club's 2-2 draw with Girona on Sunday after coach Ernesto Valverde expressed his surprise at the decision. The 23-year-old defender clashed with Girona midfielder Pere Pons just after the half hour mark at Camp Nou and was adjudged to have used his elbow by the referee Jesus Gil Manzano – after the official had consulted VAR. Valverde claimed Lenglet used his elbow to protect himself and described the incident as "never a sending off"... Читать дальше...

A Mexican football supporter is in intensive care after undergoing surgery following a clash between fans of Tigres UANL and Monterrey on Sunday. The match between the Monterrey-based rivals, known as the Clasico Regio, ended in a 0-0 draw but was overshadowed by fighting on Avenida Aztlan. The hospitalisation of one supporter was confirmed by the Nuevo Leon attorney general's office and both clubs released statements in response to the violence. A statement from Tigres said: "Although the 117th... Читать дальше...

15. Tony YeboahAnyone who's ever watched a highlights reel of the Premier League’s early years will know all about the Ghanaian with a pneumatic drill for a right foot. His glorious strike for Leeds against Liverpool in 1995, almost breaking a crossbar in the process, made him an instantstar in England.Yeboah only spent a fleeting two-and-a-half years in the Premier League after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he'd twice finished as the Bundesliga's top scorer. Yet he managed to bag three... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic described seven-year-old singer Malea Emma as the "MVP" of LA Galaxy's 3-0 defeat of Seattle Sounders on Sunday. Emma wowed the crowd at the StubHub Center with a rousing rendition of the American national anthem prior to the game. Ibrahimovic, who smiled throughout the performance, then did his thing by breaking the deadlock in the ninth minute from the penalty spot - his 501st career goal. Ola Kamara and Emmanuel Boateng also netted to end Galaxy's seven-game winless run.... Читать дальше...