Новости за 01.11.2018

Claude Puel says the result will be insignificant when Leicester City play their first Premier League match since the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Leicester chairman Srivaddhanaprabha was one of four people killed when his helicopter crashed outside King Power Stadium shortly after last weekend's draw against West Ham. The tragedy has taken a heavy emotional toll on the club and Saturday's trip to Cardiff City was in doubt following the postponement of the scheduled EFL Cup tie against Southampton. Читать дальше...

Leicester City's fourth-round EFL Cup clash with Southampton has been rearranged for November 27 after it was postponed following the death of Foxes chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Saturday. Shortly after Leicester's 1-1 draw at home to West Ham on Saturday, Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter took off from the centre circle at about 20:30 local time and crashed in the King Power Stadium's car park. Leicester confirmed on Sunday that all five individuals on board died in the crash, with Srivaddhanaprabha ... Читать дальше...

Erik Lamela could win his first Argentina cap in more than two years after winning a recall for November's twin friendlies against Mexico. Tottenham winger Lamela, plagued by injuries over recent seasons, has enjoyed a strong start to the current campaign, scoring five goals in as many competitive appearances. That form could see the 26-year-old make his first international appearance since the World Cup qualifying draw with Venezuela in September 2016. Club America goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin... Читать дальше...

CONMEBOL failed to confirm who Boca Juniors will face in the Copa Libertadores final after Gremio announced an intention to appeal their elimination at the hands of River Plate due to coach Marcelo Gallardo breaking suspension rules. River coach Gallardo was banned from the touchline for the semi-final second leg in Porto Alegre due to his conduct in the opening encounter, which the Brazilian side won 1-0 at El Monumental. The Argentinian club reversed the deficit in Wednesday's second leg with... Читать дальше...

Rafinha has issued an apology after his controversial Halloween costume led to a social media outcry. In a photograph shared by team-mate Jerome Boateng from the Bayern squad's Halloween party, Rafinha appeared in an outfit imitating traditional Arab dress and holding cardboard boxes bearing the German word "vorsicht", which translates as "caution". Criticism of his apparently crude depiction of a bomber swiftly followed and Boateng deleted the image from his social media accounts, leading Rafinha to apologise. Читать дальше...

Leicester City players are "devastated" by the death of the club's owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and will be given time off to attend his funeral, said manager Claude Puel. Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people who died when the Leicester chairman's helicopter crashed moments after taking off from the King Power Stadium's pitch on Saturday. Puel confirmed reports that Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, a key player in the club's remarkable Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, was one... Читать дальше...

Note: Players from across the UK and the Republic of Irelandcount as homegrown here. Many individuals from those national sides came through academies at English league clubs, so it didn’t feel right to include them. Sorry Gareth. Sorry Roy. Sorry everybody.Arsenal: Thierry HenryA romantic might pick Dennis Bergkamp. Yet while the stylish Dutch master was easily the best player in England for a season during 1997/98, Henry had a claim to that title forfive years or more.Signed from Monaco in 1999... Читать дальше...

Claude Puel says he will work to deliver the legacy of former Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha following his death in a helicopter crash. Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people to die when his private helicopter came down shortly after taking off from the King Power Stadium pitch following the 1-1 Premier League draw with West Ham on Saturday. Tributes have been sent in from across the football world while the outside of the stadium is surrounded by a huge floral tribute to the popular chairman... Читать дальше...

There have been numerous Sliding Doors moments throughout English football history. What if Azerbaijani linesman Tofiq Bahramov had signalled ‘no goal’ in ‘66? What would have happened if Stuart Pearce had chipped a Panenka penalty past Bodo Illgner at Italia ‘90? What if Mark Robins hadn’t scored against Nottingham Forest in 1990 and Manchester United had sacked Alex Ferguson? All of these scenarios would have led to a very different sporting world, as unknowable butterfly effects unfolded. However... Читать дальше...

Sergi Samper has had a fresh setback after sustaining a calf injury on his first Barcelona appearance of the season. The 23-year-old started Barca's Copa del Rey tie away to Cultural Leonesa on Wednesday, but was forced off in the first half. Barca confirmed tests on Samper have shown the midfielder has injured his right calf. Samper spent the 2017-18 season on loan at Las Palmas but injuries restricted him to just two LaLiga starts. MEDICAL COMMUNIQUÉ — Tests performed this morning on @SergiSamper... Читать дальше...

Kylian Mbappe remains in the running to become the first player to win the Golden Boy twice. The Paris Saint-Germain striker, who fired France to World Cup glory, lifted the award that recognises the outstanding player in Europe under the age of 21 last year. And Mbappe leads the contenders once more after Italian publication Tuttsport cut the shortlist to a final 20 on Thursday. Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, Everton midfielder Tom Davies, Diogo Dalot of Manchester United and Manchester... Читать дальше...

Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has visited King Power Stadium to pay his respects to the club's late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, and four other people were killed when his helicopter crashed outside the stadium shortly after last weekend's draw against West Ham. Tributes have been sent in from across the football world over recent days and Ranieri joined the mourners at the club's home ground on Thursday, laying a wreath among the many tributes to the... Читать дальше...

Diego Godin, Koke and Diego Costa all missed training on Thursday to place their participation in Atletico Madrid's LaLiga trip to Leganes in doubt. The trio were unable to take part in the session due to muscular problems, Atleti confirmed. Captain Godin scored Atletico's opening goal in their last league game, a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad that sent Diego Simeone's men temporarily to the top of the table. Brazil-born Spain international Costa is yet to score in eight LaLiga appearances so far this season. Читать дальше...

The Premier League has been graced with some of the finest Africans in history, ever since Zimbabwe’s Peter Ndlovu became the first to feature for Coventry in 1992.Tony Yeboah’s belters, Jay-Jay Okocha’s snake hips and, er, Emmanuel Eboue dressing up as a tiger – yes, our imports from the continent have been good to us over the years.Right now, there are more African footballers plying their trade in England’s top flight than ever before – a testament to both improving standards back home and positive... Читать дальше...

Police have charged a man following the assault of an assistant referee during the Edinburgh derby between Hearts and Hibernian. Hibs boss Neil Lennon appeared to be struck by a coin during Wednesday's Scottish Premier League game at Tynecastle, while Hearts manager Craig Levein said his goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal was hit by a supporter. Both assistant referees also appeared to be struck by missiles and a police statement confirmed a man has been charged, with five arrests made in total. "Police... Читать дальше...

The number of title winners at the top of European football has diminished so much that it feels irreversible.In Germany, Bayern Munich are stuttering under Niko Kovac but should still win their seventh straight title. In Italy, Juventus will surely win their eighth straight Scudetto. In Ligue 1, Monaco had their seasons in the sun but PSG will make it six titles in seven years. In Spain there are two – yes, two! – giants and one magnificent challenger. Real Madrid and Barcelona have won 13 of the last 14 titles... Читать дальше...

River Plate will be tough opponents in the first ever Superclasico Copa Libertadores final, according to Boca Juniors assistant coach Gustavo Barros Schelotto. Boca booked their place in the two-legged final by triumphing 4-2 on aggregate against Brazilian side Palmeiras on Wednesday, a 2-2 draw in Sao Paulo enough to follow up a 2-0 home victory in the opening leg. River's place in the decider remains subject to an appeal from Gremio after last season's champions were beaten in their controversial last-four clash... Читать дальше...

Dele Alli says Mauricio Pochettino played a key role in him signing a contract extension with Tottenham. The midfielder committed his future to the club through to 2024 on Tuesday, then helped Spurs line up an EFL Cup quarter-final against rivals Arsenal by starting in a 3-1 away win against West Ham a day later. Pochettino has been linked with a move to Real Madrid as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui, the former Spain coach having been sacked after a disastrous 14-match reign culminating in a 5-1 Clasico thrashing at the hands of Barcelona.

Gianluigi Buffon will start for Paris Saint-Germain against Lille and the veteran goalkeeper is set to make his Champions League debut for the club, says coach Thomas Tuchel. Buffon is yet to appear in European competition for PSG after joining the Ligue 1 champions from Juventus, with Alphonse Areola taking the gloves for all three matches in Group C. A 2-2 home draw with Napoli last time out left PSG's Champions League qualification in the balance, Tuchel's men having taken four points from three games to sit in third place. Читать дальше...

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded Davinson Sanchez, labelling the defender "a beast" after his team's EFL Cup win over West Ham on Wednesday. Sanchez was the only player to start Spurs' second match in three days after Monday's Premier League loss to Manchester City, playing another 90 minutes in the 3-1 victory at London Stadium. The Colombia international's efforts were hailed by Pochettino, whose team were led by a brace from Son Heung-min. "It was a very good performance. I'm very... Читать дальше...

David Villa helped New York City past Philadelphia Union in the MLS play-offs, while Portland Timbers also advanced on Wednesday. Villa scored as City beat Union 3-1 at Yankee Stadium, moving into an Eastern Conference semi-final against Atlanta United. The hosts struck first in the 10th minute, Ismael Tajouri producing a stunning finish from 20 yards. Villa found the bottom corner to double the lead in the 26th minute as City took control. Clinical, @Guaje7Villa. #NYCvPHI // Audi #MLSCupPlayoffs https://t.co/S5RtLS63kS ... Читать дальше...

Boca Juniors set up a first ever Superclasico Copa Libertadores final after overcoming Palmeiras on Wednesday. A 2-2 draw in Sao Paulo was enough for Boca to move into the decider courtesy of a 4-2 aggregate win, and fierce rivals River Plate await in the final. Dario Benedetto, Boca's hero in the semi-final first leg, scored once again off the bench, ending Palmeiras' challenge after Luan and Gustavo Gomez had dragged them back into the tie. Ramon Abila's opener had put Boca in complete control, before Palmeiras' fightback. Читать дальше...

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal is desperate to make the most of his chances to push for a regular spot after helping his team edge Cultural Leonesa. Vidal made just his third start for Barca as the LaLiga champions recorded a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey tie on Wednesday. The Chile international, who joined Barca from Bayern Munich in August, said he wanted to capitalise on his opportunities when given the chance. "I am taking advantage of the minutes that come my way to fight for a starting place," Vidal said... Читать дальше...

Gianfranco Zola was impressed by what he saw from Chelsea loanees Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori during his side's 3-2 win over Derby County. The Premier League giants moved into the EFL Cup quarter-finals after the tight win at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Tomori and Richard Keogh scored own goals for Derby, who fought back on both occasions through Jack Marriott and Martyn Waghorn, before Cesc Fabregas' 41st-minute strike proved to be the winner. Mount and Tomori are both on loan from Chelsea and Zola enjoyed the duo's performances. Читать дальше...

Santiago Solari claimed Real Madrid's players have been hurt by Julen Lopetegui's sacking, but showed their commitment in the 4-0 Copa del Rey win over Melilla. Lopetegui was sacked by Madrid on Monday, with a 5-1 Clasico defeat to Barcelona drawing the curtain on a disastrous four-month tenure. Real Madrid Castilla boss Solari took over as caretaker, and goals from Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Alvaro Odriozola and Cristo Gonzalez ensured his tenure got off to a comfortable start. And Solari... Читать дальше...