Новости за 17.10.2018

Slovenia have sacked head coach Tomaz Kavcic after winning just one of their seven games in 2018. Kavcic was only appointed in December last year but has overseen a torrid run of results, with Slovenia languishing at the foot of League C Group 3 in the Nations League standings. He steadied the ship with a 1-1 draw at home against Cyprus on Tuesday, but it was not enough to save his job. There have been suggestions that Kavcic's difficult relationship with goalkeeper Jan Oblak - who missed the... Читать дальше...

AC Milan captain Alessio Romagnoli is motivated to deliver a derby victory for heavily scrutinised head coach Gennaro Gattuso in Sunday's crunch clash with rivals Inter. Italy international Romagnoli has started six of seven Serie A matches since inheriting the armband from Leonardo Bonucci, who rejoined Juventus following an ill-fated season at San Siro. Though yet to keep a domestic clean sheet this term, the Rossoneri have found winning form after a run of three successive league draws that prompted speculation over Gattuso's future. Читать дальше...

Veteran defender Naldo has agreed a new deal with Schalke to take him through to 2020. The 36-year-old joined from Wolfsburg in 2016 and has established himself as a fans' favourite at the Veltins-Arena.  The Brazilian was already under contract until June next year, but has extended his stay by another 12 months. "I am overjoyed at extending my time here at Schalke," he said.  "It is an enormous club with unbelievable, loyal fans who are always behind us." #Naldo2020#S04 pic.twitter.com/0jiemlMVMe ... Читать дальше...

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has undergone a "successful" operation on the hand injury he sustained on Senegal duty, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Mane reportedly broke his thumb in training prior to his country's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan on Tuesday. The 26-year-old returned to Merseyside for surgery, putting him in doubt for this weekend's Premier League trip to Huddersfield Town. Jurgen Klopp will hope to have the attacker available after a costly international... Читать дальше...

Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)Sturridge’s Liverpool career looked all but over six months ago. An injury-plagued couple of years and subsequent goalless loan spell with West Brom at the end of last season led to the Englishman being heavily linked with a move away from Anfield during the summer. He was, after all, clear second (or even third) choice behind Liverpool’s solidified front three.But after an excellent pre-season which thrilled Jurgen Klopp, the 29-year-old hitman has re-established himself... Читать дальше...

Federico Chiesa has dismissed reports of a big-money move away from Fiorentina, insisting his sole aim is to prove his worth at the Viola. The Italy international has repeatedly been the subject of transfer talk in recent months, with Juventus, Inter and Napoli all said to be interested in a deal worth up to €60million. Chiesa believes that figure is inflated, but it inspires him to keep performing for Fiorentina, putting off any discussion of a transfer to focus on his current club. "I'm just thinking about proving my value all the time... Читать дальше...

Thierry Henry says he needs time to work with Monaco if he is to turn results around at Stade Louis II, although he has not written off a Champions League push this term. The 1998 World Cup winner has taken on a role as a head coach for the first time, opting for Monaco over other reported suitors despite their current struggles at the wrong end of Ligue 1. Henry is keen to start work, but he wants to make it clear from the outset that results will only follow if he is able to get his message across on the training ground. Читать дальше...

Wembley Stadium will not be sold after Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan withdrew his offer to buy the venue. The Football Association (FA) was in the process of considering a £600million bid for England's national stadium, with their council members set to vote on the proposal. However, it was confirmed on Wednesday that Khan had taken his offer off the table. "Earlier this year, the FA received an unsolicited official offer from Shahid Khan to buy Wembley Stadium," FA chief executive Martin Glenn said in a statement. Читать дальше...

Robert Pires hopes Arsene Wenger takes up a new job as expected in 2019, believing football needs more men like the former Arsenal manager. Wenger has been out of the game since departing Emirates Stadium at the end of last season, but he revealed to Bild this week that he is set for a return in January, although he did not reveal a potential destination. And ex-Arsenal winger Pires, a key member of two of Wenger's three Premier League title-winning sides, is keen to see the 68-year-old involved again. Читать дальше...

Robert Pires believes former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry has chosen the right time to move into management, claiming both the new Monaco boss and Nice's Patrick Vieira will succeed. Henry has been appointed as Monaco's head coach following the departure of Ligue 1 title-winning boss Leonardo Jardim, with the Arsenal great making the move to Stade Louis II following links to a number of other clubs. Pires sees this as the right move and he is enthused by the presence of a pair of ex-Gunners on the touchline in France this season. Читать дальше...

Aston Villa: Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Forward)The England U20 international became Villa’s second-youngest player of all time when he made his first-team debut in a Premier League clash against Sunderland in March 2015. Three-and-a-half years later, he remains the brightest among a strong group of prospects at Villa Park, having refined his raw energy and instincts in front of goal into a more rounded game, while remaining just as prolific at youth level. With a fresh start under new manager Dean Smith... Читать дальше...

Usain Bolt has rejected a two-year deal with Maltese champions Valletta, the eight-time Olympic champion's agent has confirmed. The Jamaican has been trying to earn a contract with Central Coast Mariners and netted twice in a trial match last Friday. With the A-League season beginning this weekend, Bolt's future with the Australian club remains unclear. However, agent Ricky Simms said his client had decided against a move to Malta, with Valletta having gone public in their pursuit of the 32-year-old. Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger expects to be back in management by January after attracting interest "from all over the world". The Frenchman's 22-year spell with Arsenal came to an end when he took charge of his final Gunners game in May this year. But the 68-year-old, who has also coached Nancy, Monaco and Nagoya Grampus Eight, has had enough time away from the dugout and wants to get back into the thick of the action. However, he has not revealed where his next job will be, or even if it will be at club level. Читать дальше...

Genoa president Enrico Preziosi says he knows the club will have to sell "superstar" striker Krzysztof Piatek, confirming he has already received calls from numerous top European clubs. Piatek has made a sensational start to life in Serie A, having joined Genoa from Cracovia in June and scored 13 goals in his first eight games in all competitions in Italy. The forward also scored on his full debut for Poland last week. Transfer speculation surrounding the 23-year-old is hotting up, with Barcelona and Chelsea both linked... Читать дальше...

Joao Moutinho has set his sights on helping Wolves qualify for Europe after a fine start to the Premier League season. The experienced Portugal international joined from Monaco in July and represented a significant coup for the newly promoted club. Moutinho revealed he was won over by the ambition at Molineux and he is confident the upward trend will continue under compatriot Nuno Espirito Santo. "Wolves are an ambitious project and I want this kind of ambition, this kind of project," the midfielder told the club's official website... Читать дальше...

Vinicius Junior is not overly concerned by his lack of playing time at Real Madrid, understanding there is plenty of time to establish himself. The Brazilian, 18, joined Madrid from Flamengo in a €45million deal in July, but he has featured only twice in LaLiga - from the bench on each occasion - for the European champions. However, Vinicius, who spent the international break with Brazil Under-20s, is pleased with how his move is panning out. "I have a calm head because I have only just arrived," he said, as quoted by Marca. Читать дальше...

Portrait: Jonne RorizIt will come as no surprise when a whole host of exotic superstars from all corners of the globe descend on the Premier League this summer. But when Brazilian international Juninho arrived at Middlesbrough in 1995, he really set tongues wagging. ‘The Little Fella’ quickly became a cult hero on Teesside – and beyond – and fell so deeply in love with the north-east outfit that he joined them on further two occasions later in his career.One of English football’s most popular imports is now president of his local club... Читать дальше...

Sergio Ramos has dismissed claims he stamped on England forward Raheem Sterling by posting a clip of the incident from Spain's 3-2 Nations League defeat. It had been claimed that the Spain captain, who scored a late consolation in Seville, clashed with two-goal Sterling in an off-the-ball incident that left the England man grounded as play continued. But Ramos has moved to quell the talk by uploading footage of Monday's match that appears to show the defender making no contact with Sterling, who was already clutching his leg. Читать дальше...

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has backed the new 'Mind the Gap' campaign in a bid to inspire players to prepare for life after football. Chiellini has a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's in business administration but, according to FIFPro, only 13 per cent of active footballers in Europe have higher-education qualifications. The Italian is therefore supporting the campaign, led by FIFPro and the world football players' union, and co-funded by the European Union, to help players forge a second career. Читать дальше...

At first there were 13. On the opening day of the first Premier Season in 1992/93, just over a dozen foreign imports lined up in top-flight XIs: John Jensen, Anders Limpar (both Arsenal), Robert Warzycha (Everton), Eric Cantona (Leeds), Ronnie Rosenthal (Liverpool), Michel Vonk (Man City), Peter Schmeichel, Andrei Kanchelskis (Man United), Gunnar Halle (Oldham), Craig Forrest (Ipswich), Roland Nilsson (Sheffield Wednesday), Hans Segers (Wimbledon) and Jan Stejskal (QPR).Since then, several hundred... Читать дальше...

Michael Essien has told Ruben Loftus-Cheek to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place after a frustrating start to the season. Loftus-Cheek spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and then impressed at the World Cup, seemingly setting up an opportunity to establish himself as a first-team player at Stamford Bridge. But Chelsea signed Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic, while Ross Barkley has returned to form, limiting Loftus-Cheek to two substitute appearances in the Premier League. The England midfielder... Читать дальше...

Inter midfielder Radja Nainggolan is looking forward to his first Milan derby, although he would rather finish above AC Milan in Serie A than win at San Siro on Sunday. Nainggolan joined Inter from Roma ahead of the new season and he will face Milan for the first time as a Nerazzuri player this weekend, with Luciano Spalletti's men third in the table and four points ahead of the Rossoneri. Although the Belgian claims he has so far not felt the same passion as in the Rome derby against Lazio, he... Читать дальше...

Simon Kjaer says LaLiga leaders Sevilla do not fear Lionel Messi or Barcelona ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table clash. Sevilla travel to Camp Nou this weekend with a one-point lead ahead of reigning champions Barcelona after eight matches. Only Barca have scored more goals than Sevilla this season, with Kjaer's side enjoying a remarkable start to 2018-19 thanks to five wins – including a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid last month. Barca captain Messi has hit the ground running this term... Читать дальше...

Joachim Low insists Thomas Muller is still a key player for Germany and backed him to rediscover his best form, despite leaving the Bayern Munich man out of his starting XI in France. Muller has struggled in recent months, scoring only once for his country in 2018, and he was limited to a role as a substitute in Tuesday's defeat to the world champions, having been substituted before the hour-mark days earlier against the Netherlands. But Germany coach Low is not giving up on the forward, suggesting... Читать дальше...

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman joked that he hoped he would be back in Jurgen Klopp's "good books" after resting Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Klopp has been a critic of the current international schedule, offering a particularly scathing assessment of the Nations League, as he wants his players to enjoy some rest as the Reds look to challenge in the Premier League and Champions League. And the Liverpool boss could only be concerned as star defender Virgil van Dijk pulled out of action with the Netherlands due to injury. Читать дальше...