Новости за 09.11.2018

Raheem Sterling believes he has far more improvement in him under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City after signing a bumper new deal with the Premier League champions. The England winger has reached terms running until the end of the 2022-23 campaign that could reportedly earn him as much as £300,000 per week. Sterling joined City from Liverpool in 2015 and has proved himself an integral member of Guardiola's free-scoring side. Season-on-season at the Etihad Stadium he has been involved in a greater number of goals and... Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling highlighted his "incredible" development at Manchester City after signing a contract extension with the Premier League champions on Friday. England forward Sterling has penned new terms running until the end of the 2022-23 season, after demonstrating continued improvement since joining City from Liverpool in 2015. In each of his three full seasons at the Etihad Stadium, Sterling has proven ever more prolific in terms of goal involvements. We look at his increasingly valuable contribution to City's cause. Читать дальше...

Manchester City have confirmed Raheem Sterling has signed a three-year contract extension, committing him to the Premier League champions until the end of the 2022-23 season. Sterling played a vital part last in last season's Premier League title success, scoring 18 goals and setting up another 11. He has started the new campaign impressively as well, playing a role in 11 goals in just nine league outings as City sit top of the table ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby. Sterling's previous deal... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he "never gave up" on Anthony Martial, whose fine recent form has earned him a France recall. Martial has scored in four consecutive Premier League games and won the club's player of the month award for October. He was also named in Didier Deschamps' latest France squad this week having missed out on selection for the World Cup, Les Bleus triumphing without him at Russia 2018. With Romelu Lukaku struggling to recover from a muscle injury in time for Sunday's Manchester derby... Читать дальше...

Germany are looking ahead to Euro 2020 as they face relegation from the top division of the Nations League, says coach Joachim Low. After two defeats from their three Group A games, Germany are propping up the table and will be relegated if Netherlands beat France on November 16. Germany have had a terrible 2018, with Low's men knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage despite the holders being among the tournament favourites. Low has left out Jerome Boateng and Marc-Andre ter Stegen for... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola laughed off his coaching being described as "better than sex" by former Barcelona defender Dani Alves, saying: "I prefer the sex - by far!" Alves, who won two Champions League titles at Camp Nou under Guardiola's stewardship, made the comment in the new Barcelona film 'Take the Ball, Pass the Ball'. The right-back, now with Paris Saint-Germain after a season in Italy with Juventus, was one of Guardiola's key players during a highly successful era for the Catalan giants. But, speaking... Читать дальше...

Midweek European action brought about a lesser-spotted smile from Jose Mourinho and a goal from Olivier Giroud, setting us up for a seamless return to Premier League life. We may not see either again for another six months.Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield this weekend as they attempt to get their show back on the road following a draw at Arsenal and midweek defeat in the Champions League to Red Star Belgrade.It’s not so much about Liverpool welcoming Fulham, though, as it is fantasy managers becoming... Читать дальше...

Liverpool have dismissed speculation that principal owner John W Henry is considering selling the club. The New York Post claimed Henry, who also owns MLB giants Boston Red Sox via his company Fenway Sports Group (FSG), had "quietly signalled" he was willing to entertain offers in excess of $2billion (£1.53billion) for Liverpool. A club spokesperson said: "As loathed as we are to give a story of the nature a meaningful response, on behalf of the club's ownership I can completely dismiss this unfounded speculation. Читать дальше...

Arjen Robben has been ruled out of Bayern Munich's clash with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday due to knee problems. The experienced winger did not travel with the rest of the squad on Friday ahead of the Klassiker showdown with the Bundesliga leaders at Signal Iduna Park. Earlier, head coach Niko Kovac had sounded somewhat optimistic over Robben's fitness ahead of their final training session in Munich. "Arjen tried to train yesterday but has a couple of knee problems so we'll have to see how he... Читать дальше...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become the first Arsenal player in more than three years to win the Premier League Player of the Month award. The Gabon forward registered five goals and one assist in October to help him beat off competition from fellow nominees Ross Barkley, Fernandinho, Anthony Martial, Mat Ryan and Callum Wilson. He is the first Gunners player to win one of the monthly prizes in England's top flight since Olivier Giroud in March 2015. "I'm just trying to improve every day, trying... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone is unconcerned about injury and team-news leaks harming his side. Athletic Bilbao visit the Wanda Metropolitano in LaLiga on Saturday, with Atleti fourth in LaLiga - four points shy of Barcelona but bolstered by a 2-0 revenge win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The initial encounter at Signal Iduna Park brought a 4-0 defeat for Simeone's usually miserly side, who have been undermined by frequent fitness concerns this term. Defenders Lucas... Читать дальше...

Leaked memos have revealed that talks between Europe’s top clubs over aEuropean Super League were repeatedly derailed by an inability to remove Stoke City from their plans.According to the latest shocking documents, emails were repeatedly exchanged by the chairmen of football’s superpowers discussing the potential benefits of leaving their national leagues and associations in favour of a Super League – proposing a start date of 2021 – and asking forcefully why Stoke would be a part of the aforementioned... Читать дальше...

Danny Welbeck suffered a "significant right ankle injury" during the goalless Europa League draw with Sporting CP on Thursday, Arsenal have confirmed. England international Welbeck received oxygen on the pitch and was taken straight to hospital after landing awkwardly following a header during the first half at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are yet to confirm the exact nature of the issue, although it appears the forward is set to miss several months. An Arsenal statement read: "Danny remains in hospital and will continue to be assessed. Читать дальше...

Sandro Tonali, Vincenzo Grifo and Stefano Sensi have been called up to the Italy squad for the first time. Brescia midfielder Tonali, who only turned 18 in May, has been included on the 27-man list after impressing in Serie B to the extent that he has been compared to Azzurri great Andrea Pirlo. Hoffenheim's Grifo and Sassuolo's Sensi have also been named in the squad ahead of next week's matches against Portugal and the United States. Nice striker Mario Balotelli and Torino's Andrea Belotti miss out... Читать дальше...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described old foe Jose Mourinho as a "good guy" ahead of this weekend's Manchester derby. United boss Mourinho has clashed with Guardiola numerous times over the years, with their previously intense rivalry dating back to when they coached Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. Mourinho was widely assumed to have been annoyed by Barca's decision to appoint Guardiola over himself in 2008 and the pair had a number of fractious encounters during their time together in LaLiga. Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola feels Manchester United are still in the title race, but does not believe the Manchester derby is the biggest game of the season. Manchester City host United on Sunday, with Guardiola's side top of the Premier League table after making an unbeaten start to their title defence. United finished second behind City last term - albeit lagging 19 points adrift of the record-breaking champions - but they are seventh going into the weekend's clash. The title race has been billed as a three-team affair with Chelsea and Liverpool... Читать дальше...

Roberto Martinez will consult with Manchester United before determining whether Romelu Lukaku can remain part of his 25-man Belgium squad. Lukaku has returned to training ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday and could feature in his country's final two Nations League matches against Iceland and Switzerland. Manchester United team-mate Marouane Fellaini will play no part after being overlooked due to a lack of fitness, despite the midfielder featuring in United's win over Juventus on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

Javairo Dilrosun has been called up to the Netherlands squad for the first time for the Nations League matches against France and Germany. The Hertha Berlin forward has been rewarded for his impressive Bundesliga form, having managed two goals and three assists in nine appearances this season. Ronald Koeman's squad is otherwise mostly as expected, with Memphis Depay, Virgil van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum all included, along with Besiktas' resurgent winger Ryan Babel. Netherlands face France... Читать дальше...

Marco Reus has been recalled by Germany with Joachim Low opting to rest both Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Jerome Boateng for the upcoming Nations League clash with Netherlands. Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen is left out to recover from a minor shoulder injury while Boateng is omitted so the defender can train with his club during the international break. Germany have lost two of their three League A Group 1 meetings so far and face relegation from the section, a poor campaign in the inaugural UEFA... Читать дальше...

Good old La Liga. Release clauses are mandatory in Spanish football– Barcelona were punished with Neymar's shock switch to PSG as a result– meaning there are plenty fine deals to be done inFootball Manager 2019.As such, we've managed to pluckout a dozen of the best release clauses you'll be able to find in the game, encompassing ready-made superstars and promising youths in need of polishing. Players from Spain, Italy, Brazil and Argentina feature– all ready for you to aggravate their clubs by triggering... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool are being made to apologise for not performing in the same free-scoring style as Premier League title rivals Manchester City. Last weekend's draw at Arsenal and a shock Champions League loss at Red Star Belgrade have somewhat stalled the momentum Liverpool built across an unbeaten start in the league. An improved defence has at times covered for struggles further afield with injuries and form preventing Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane from rekindling the spark of last season. Читать дальше...

Arjen Robben is a doubt for Der Klassiker due to a knee injury, but Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac hopes the winger is passed fit to face Borussia Dortmund. Bundesliga leaders Dortmund welcome Bayern to Signal Iduna Park on Saturday with a four-point cushion to their rivals, Lucien Favre's men having won five of their past six league games. Kovac's men are also on an improved run of form, with seven points taken from the last nine available, but the former Eintracht Frankfurt coach feels Bayern are underdogs for the clash. Читать дальше...

Roberto Martinez was quick to shut down talk of possible contact with Real Madrid over the vacant head coach position on Friday. The Belgium boss is reportedly one of the leading candidates to succeed Julen Lopetegui on a permanent basis following his sacking at the end of October. However, Martinez insists his only concern is Belgium's Nations League matches with Iceland and Switzerland, which take place next week. "I don't want to say whether I or my agent had contact with Real Madrid," he told a news conference. Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels won back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund in 2010-11 and 2011-12. A mainstay of those brilliant Jurgen Klopp teams, the Germany international knows exactly what a fully functioning Dortmund at peak form looks like – pace, drive and scintillating attacking play from a team at one with the fanatic support of Signal Iduna Park's "Yellow Wall". "I've talked to a few people about it already, it is reminiscent of the early Kloppo years," the centre-back told reporters... Читать дальше...

Boca Juniors versus River Plate is already one of the most anticipated games in South American football, but the next two meetings between the fierce rivals will take things to a whole new level. For the first time in history the two Buenos Aires heavyweights will go head-to-head in the Copa Libertadores final, starting with Saturday's match at La Bombonera. The two sides have met 24 times in the Libertadores with Boca claiming 10 victories to River's seven, but Los Millonarios have won the last three encounters in all competitions ... Читать дальше...