Новости за 13.11.2018

Udinese have named Davide Nicola as their new head coach after sacking Julio Velazquez. Vazquez was dismissed on Tuesday, along with assistant coaches Julian Serrano Jimenez, Miguel Vicente Baltanas and Marc Cots Huguet, after a 2-1 defeat to Empoli on Sunday left them fourth from bottom of Serie A. Former Crotone boss Nicola has been named as Velazquez's successor, having reportedly agreed a deal that will run until the end of the 2019-20 season. His first match in charge will be the home league game against Roma on November 24. Читать дальше...

Monaco have denied reports that they broke rules regarding the recruitment of youth players. Mediapart alleges that the struggling Ligue 1 outfit violated rules with regard to buying two players under the age of 18 – who have not been named – after analysing data released by Football Leaks. A statement issued earlier on Tuesday by the French Football Federation (FFF) and the country's professional league (LFP) explained that the matter had been passed to the respective bodies' Elite Players Status... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid appointed Santiago Solari as a full-time successor to Julen Lopetegui on Tuesday, agreeing a deal until 2021, and he follows a long line of coaches to graduate from the club's Castilla side to the first team. Solari was installed on an interim basis in October after Lopetegui had been dismissed following a dismal run of five defeats in seven matches across all competitions. The 42-year-old enjoyed a perfect audition for the role, guiding Los Blancos to four successive wins, making him... Читать дальше...

Mesut Ozil rejected "crazy offers" from Asian clubs worth a reported £1million a week to stay at Arsenal, according to his agent. The 30-year-old agreed to a new deal with the Gunners in February which is said to be worth in the region of £300,000 per week, after months of speculation over his future. His representative, Dr Erkut Sogut, has denied money was the main problem during protracted negotiations with the club and suggested Ozil could have earned world-record sums had he agreed to move away from north London. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid have appointed Santiago Solari as their new permanent head coach on a contract that will run until June 30, 2021.

Every year... every incarnation of football’s greatest management sim – no matter which edition, wonderkids are among the most exciting elements of any Football Manager save. We all remember our first, right?FM has made heroes of stars who didn’t quite live up to their promise in real life, and unforgettable virtual folklore in bedrooms around the globe.For Football Manager 2019’s wonderkids, we’ve collected the cream of the crop from SI’s selection of the best U21 players in the game. No matter your budget... Читать дальше...

The Premier League has announced the appointment of Susanna Dinnage as its new chief executive. Dinnage, known best for her role as global president of the Discovery network's Animal Planet, will assume her new role early in the new year. She replaces Richard Scudamore, who confirmed in June that he would be stepping down after 19 years as the Premier League's executive chairman. "We had a very strong field, but Susanna was the outstanding choice given her track record in managing complex businesses... Читать дальше...

Glenn Murray has extended his contract with Brighton and Hove Albion until the end of the 2019-20 season. The striker, who has scored six times in the Premier League this season, would have seen his previous deal expire next year. "We are delighted to have extended Glenn's contract. He has proved a vital member of the team and his goals have been crucial to us," said Brighton manager Chris Hughton, via the club's official website. "Glenn has scored consistently for us, first in helping us win promotion... Читать дальше...

Wayne Rooney has defended the Football Association's (FA) decision to grant him the chance of a farewell outing for England, saying he turned down the chance to do so before the World Cup to ensure the timing was right. Rooney, England's former captain and all-time leading goalscorer, is due to come on in the second half of Thursday's friendly match with the United States at Wembley to win his 120th and final cap. There has been some criticism of the decision to grant the 33-year-old a special appearance... Читать дальше...

1. Higuita’s face gets scorpion scalpelThe former Colombia goalkeeper participated in La Isla de los Famosos: Una Aventura Pirata ("The Island of the Famous: A Pirate Adventure") in 2005, along with fellow ex-players Leonel Álvarez and Ricardo Pérez.After being voted his country's ugliest icon, Higuita then had extensive plastic surgery –including a silicon chin implant, 'aggressive' liposuction and abdominal muscle enhancement –live on Extreme Change. "Bodily, I'm perfect," he boasted afrerwards.2.... Читать дальше...

Leroy Sane said it was a "pity" that Mesut Ozil no longer plays for Germany after being asked about his former international team-mate by a fearless student on Tuesday. Arsenal star Ozil announced he was leaving international football in July after accusing German Football Federation (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel of discrimination and "incompetence". The outburst came after the midfielder felt he had been unfairly targeted for criticism following his meeting in May with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Читать дальше...

Wayne Rooney has ruled out a loan move to the Premier League in January and intends to end his playing career in the United States. Rooney joined DC United in June and helped take them from the foot of MLS' Eastern Conference to the play-offs, where they lost in the first round to Columbus Crew. With his season now over, the 33-year-old has been linked with a short-term switch to England but he has no desire to uproot his family again. "I think I made the decision to go to the States and when I make a decision I tend to stick with it. Читать дальше...

Real Madrid have confirmed that defender Sergio Reguilon suffered a hamstring injury in the 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday. The club have not provided a timetable of recovery for the 21-year-old, although it has been suggested among the Spanish media that he could be out for two weeks. The game at Balaidos proved costly for Los Blancos with Nacho Fernandez (knee) and Casemiro (ankle) also forced off. Reports in Spain suggest Nacho is facing two months out and Casemiro will be sidelined for a minimum of three weeks. Читать дальше...

Gonzalo Higuain has been handed a two-match ban after an on-pitch meltdown following his dismissal in AC Milan's 2-0 defeat to his parent club Juventus on Sunday. Higuain endured a nightmare showing against Juve, missing a penalty before receiving his marching orders in the second half. The Argentina international had to be led off the pitch by team-mates after he reacted furiously to referee Paolo Mazzoleni's decision to show him a straight red card. Higuain was initially booked for dissent but... Читать дальше...

Exactly one year on from overseeing Italy's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, Gian Piero Ventura has left Chievo after just four games in charge. On November 13, 2017 Ventura watched on as Italy lost their play-off against Sweden, meaning they missed a World Cup for the first time in 60 years. And the 70-year-old parted company with Chievo by mutual consent on Tuesday, less than five weeks after he replaced Lorenzo D'Anna and signed a contract until June 2020. Chievo picked up just one... Читать дальше...

Jordi Alba insists he has no issues with Luis Enrique despite being left out of the new Spain coach's first two squads.  Luis Enrique was appointed Spain boss in July, but Alba had been a surprise omission for the 48-year-old's first four games in charge. The Barcelona defender is back in favour for the concluding Nations League clash with Croatia and a friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina, however, and has dismissed reports of a fallout with the coach, whom he worked under at Camp Nou between 2014 and 2017. Читать дальше...

Andreas Christensen does not anticipate leaving Chelsea in the January transfer window despite admitting that he is unhappy with his lack of appearances for the club. The Denmark international has struggled to nail down a regular spot this term, with Maurizio Sarri employing a four-man defence and choosing to regularly partner Antonio Rudiger alongside David Luiz at centre-back. Indeed, the 22-year-old's only appearances this season have come in the EFL Cup and Europa League. While conceding that... Читать дальше...

Surely it’s not just us who thought that Joe Cole would be about 20 forever? But no: somehow, almost 20 years on from his West Ham debut against Swansea in the FA Cup as a wide-eyed 17-year-old, the Londoner is finally calling it a day at the ripe old age of 37. Cole was most recently player/assistant coach of America’s Tampa Bay Rowdies, who he originally signed for in May 2016 after a stint at Coventry. But the gifted midfielder will be best known for his burgeoning promise at West Ham, followed... Читать дальше...

Andres Iniesta insists he would not be hurt if his former Barcelona team-mate Neymar joined LaLiga rivals Real Madrid. Neymar left Camp Nou in 2017 after four successful seasons alongside Iniesta at Barca, which saw them win two LaLiga titles and the Champions League, to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of €222million. The Brazilian superstar has consistently been linked with a switch to Madrid since his arrival in France and Iniesta – who left Barca to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe in May ... Читать дальше...

The more humiliating the situation, the more extravagant the excuse; we’ve all heard that one about the tomato ketchup bottle lodged inside the gentleman who enters the accident and emergency ward. After Manchester United had been humbled in the Manchester derby, Jose Mourinho went on the offensive. Or perhaps just an offensive form of defensiveness.When asked about Manchester City’s dominance, Mourinho declared that people who analysed using statistics did not understand football. That list would... Читать дальше...

Kieran Trippier has withdrawn from England's squad for the upcoming matches against United States and Croatia due to a groin injury. The 28-year-old right-back lasted just 24 minutes of Tottenham's 1-0 Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Saturday before needing to be replaced by Serge Aurier. Trippier reported for international duty as planned on Monday, though following an assessment he was deemed to be better off returning to Spurs. It is unclear how long the injury will sideline Trippier for... Читать дальше...

Former Chelsea and England star Joe Cole has announced his retirement at the age of 37. Cole came through the ranks at West Ham and made his debut aged 17, before joining Roman Abramovich's revolution at Chelsea five years later in 2003 in a deal reported to be worth £6.6million. It was at Stamford Bridge the versatile attacking midfielder enjoyed the best years of his career, spending seven seasons with the Blues and winning a host of honours. Although the Champions League eluded him, going closest... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos' regular imitation of Antonin Panenka's trademark penalty style makes the former Czechoslovakia star "really proud". Panenka played for his country between 1973 and 1982 as an attacking midfielder and enjoyed a long career at club level with the likes of Bohemians and Rapid Vienna. But he is most remembered for his spot-kick technique, which is said to have first come to international attention when he stepped up in the Euro 1976 final shoot-out after a 2-2 draw with West Germany in Belgrade. Читать дальше...

Alisson has firmly established himself between the posts at Liverpool but needs time before he is comfortable with his own performances. The Brazil international thinks his move from Roma in a deal worth up to €72.5million (£65m) – then a world record for a goalkeeper – has led to high expectations being placed upon him. While stating his enjoyment in playing for Liverpool, he acknowledged things will not always go smoothly so soon after his move. "Every beginning needs to be taken slowly," Alisson said. Читать дальше...

Manchester United's Victor Lindelof believes the international break has not come at an ideal time for his club. Following Sunday's 3-1 loss in the derby against Manchester City, the Swedish international believes the break denies United a chance to immediately atone. "Right now the break has come at the wrong time," Lindelof said. "I feel like in the past couple of weeks we've got some good results and we've been playing better, so we're sad of course for the loss. "But we know that we can do... Читать дальше...