Новости за 14.11.2018

Akram Afif scored an 86th-minute winner to give Qatar a 1-0 victory over Switzerland as the world's 96th-ranked side defeated the world number eight. Afif, who plays his club football for Al Sadd on loan from Villarreal, was put through on goal by Karim Boudiaf and rounded Switzerland goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo before lashing the ball into the net to earn Qatar a fourth win in five matches. The result adds to the growing reputation of Felix Sanchez's side, who are preparing to make their World Cup debut as the host nation in 2022. Читать дальше...

Wayne Rooney's involvement in England's game against the USA does not devalue the match according to interim States coach Dave Sarachan, who said the forward "will not be out of place". The friendly was originally billed as a warm-up for England's Nations League clash with Croatia but Rooney's inclusion, two years after his last appearance for the Three Lions, has led pundits like former striker Alan Shearer to suggest the game has been reduced to a testimonial. Sarachan claimed that Rooney's outstanding... Читать дальше...

Luis Enrique does not expect Spain's 6-0 thrashing of Croatia in September to have any impact on Thursday's Nations League meeting in Zagreb. Spain destroyed the World Cup finalists in Elche on September 11 and will reach the finals of the competition if they win the reverse match this week. Croatia, though, need to beat both La Roja and England in order to go through, and Luis Enrique therefore predicts a difficult encounter. "I think this game is totally different to the one we played in Elche," he told a news conference on Wednesday. Читать дальше...

Chelsea and Everton are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing Marko Arnautovic, according to his agent. The West Ham forward has scored five goals in 10 league games this season, even though Manuel Pellegrini's side have won just one of their past five top-flight fixtures. Arnautovic's agent, his brother Daniel, says the Austria international is considering a January exit and claims a host of top sides in England are monitoring his situation. "It's not that he really wants to leave... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate praised Fabian Delph for his "outstanding" leadership qualities after confirming he will captain England against the United States on Thursday. Manchester City man Delph will wear the armband for the first time on his 17th senior appearance, before he passes it to Wayne Rooney, who is due to come on as a substitute for a farewell appearance. Southgate plans to give young and less experienced players the chance to impress at Wembley, such as 18-year-old Jadon Sancho and uncapped Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp claimed he does not feel pressure despite Liverpool being widely tipped to challenge for the Premier League title this season, while admitting he does not give too much thought to systems and formations. The Reds are one of three unbeaten sides at the top of the table after 12 league games, although they have suffered two defeats in the Champions League and one in the League Cup. When asked about the expectation on his side as they aim for domestic and European success this season... Читать дальше...

Virgil van Dijk would give his Netherlands defensive partner Matthijs de Ligt a glowing reference should Liverpool want to add him to Jurgen Klopp's squad. De Ligt's reputation has gone from strength to strength since making his Ajax debut in 2016 and establishing himself at the heart of the club's defence. A first international call-up followed last year and this season De Ligt has been linked with a string of Europe's top clubs – with Barcelona said to be at the front of the queue. Paris-Saint Germain... Читать дальше...

Germany are in danger of suffering relegation as the inaugural Nations League tournament's opening phase nears its conclusion.With the last fixtures set to be played over the next few days, teams will be aiming to round off their campaigns on a high with plenty still to be decided.All four places in the Nations League finals remain up for grabs, while only two teams have been promoted (Georgia and Ukraine) or relegated (Iceland and Poland) so far.Here, we bring you up to speed with all the latest... Читать дальше...

Malcom has described team-mate Lionel Messi as "a football alien" and pledged to take full advantage of the opportunity to play alongside the talismanic superstar at Barcelona. The Brazilian was included alongside Messi in Barcelona's starting line-up for the first time in Sunday's clash with Real Betis at Camp Nou, though the duo could not prevent the hosts slipping to a 4-3 defeat. Despite finding his opportunities limited since arriving from Bordeaux in July, Malcom is relishing the chance to learn from a true footballing great. Читать дальше...

Christian Pulisic indicated he would be open to joining a Premier League club but says he avoids speculation over his Borussia Dortmund future. Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly among the clubs interested in buying the versatile 20-year-old from the Bundesliga leaders. But United States international Pulisic, whose side face England in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday, is not worried about transfer talk. "As you can see, we are having a great year at Dortmund and I am enjoying every... Читать дальше...

Suso has declared his pride at being linked with a move to Real Madrid but insists he is happy at AC Milan. The Spain international is reportedly a target for Madrid, with Milan having rejected interest from rivals Inter ahead of the 2018-19 season. Suso has scored three goals in his last five appearances, his fine form helping to push Gennaro Gattuso's side up the Serie A table. But although the 24-year-old - who spent a season on loan at Almeria from Liverpool - would welcome a LaLiga return... Читать дальше...

It is thank you and goodbye. In a way, it should also be good riddance.Wayne Rooney’s valedictory international appearance will be a celebration. Yet if England can praise the player, they can also rejoice that an era has ended. Rooney, unwittingly, was its last remnant.Too young to be a bona fide member of the golden generation – David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Sol Campbell are all a decade older – he nonetheless came to symbolise its failings. England’s most gifted group since the... Читать дальше...

Giovani Lo Celso will sign permanently for Real Betis when his loan from Paris Saint-Germain comes to an end, according to club president Jose Miguel Lopez Catalan. The 22-year-old midfielder has been in fine form since joining Betis in August and shone in the club's shock 4-3 victory over Barcelona on Sunday. Lo Celso scored in the 71st minute at Camp Nou to put Betis 3-1 up and put in an eye-catching performance in a game that saw Lionel Messi score twice for the hosts on his return from injury. Читать дальше...

Germany are in danger of suffering relegation as the inaugural Nations League nears the conclusion of the tournament's opening phase. With the last fixtures set to be played over the next few days, teams will be seeking to round off their campaigns on a high with plenty still to be decided. All four places in the Nations League finals remain up for grabs, while only two teams have been promoted (Georgia and Ukraine) or relegated (Iceland and Poland) so far. Here, we bring you up to speed with... Читать дальше...

James Rodriguez faces several weeks on the sidelines after Bayern Munich announced the midfielder has a knee injury.

Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet has played down rumours of unrest surrounding team-mate Ousmane Dembele, who missed the club's defeat to Real Betis due to an illness that has been the subject of debate. Reports claimed that Barca were unhappy with the way Dembele informed them of a stomach bug ahead of the game, and France coach Didier Deschamps added to the furore by publicly stating that the midfielder is frequently late for international team duties. But Lenglet joined Blaugrana coach Ernesto Valverde in backing the 21-year-old... Читать дальше...

*Puts away the Kleenex, wipes cheek*"Pull it together FFT, you pathetic slugs," we hear you cry.But forgive us:it's time for a tearful trip down memory lane to revisit some of our favourite fallen grounds in English football. Many clubs have gained shiny new stadiums but lost the homes that once formed such a large part of their identity– and now we'd like to see how well you can remember some of them.We've teamed up with the oracles of Ordnance Surveyto bring you 14 iconic grounds from above, as they were before the bulldozers were brought in.

Claudio Ranieri's appointment as Fulham's new manager came out of the blue, but the Premier League strugglers have drafted in one of football's most experienced coaches. Ranieri earned global acclaim when he led outsiders Leicester City to the Premier League title in 2015-16, the first time the club had ever topped England's summit. The former Inter and Juventus boss has also got plenty of Premier League experience from his time at Chelsea, with the Blues finishing second in the table in the 2003-04 campaign. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp’s recent change of formation has brought about a new position for Mohamed Salah – and a divisive topic of conversation among Liverpool supporters.Klopp has increasingly opted for the 4-2-3-1 formation that was his trademark during seven years at Borussia Dortmund, moving away from the 4-3-3 which he has used in the past two seasons at Anfield.The change in shape first occurred in the home win over Southampton in September; Xherdan Shaqiri got his first start in the No.10 role, with Salah... Читать дальше...

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has never had a problem standing out from his team-mates but at times that has been as much about his trademark hairstyle as his performances on the pitch. But the Belgium international has opted to take the focus away from his locks and onto his feet by treating himself to a drastic haircut ahead of his 31st birthday. Fellaini has been Jose Mourinho's go-to man from the bench this season, but forcing his way into the starting line-up has been tough... Читать дальше...

Jadon Sancho was a transfer target for Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga champions' sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed. Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City in August 2017 and has made a fantastic start to the new season with Lucien Favre's side four points clear at the top of the table after 11 games. The 18-year-old has recorded a league-high six assists despite often being used as a substitute, while he starred in Saturday's 3-2 Klassiker win over Bayern. And Salihamidzic... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard says winning as a manager is a "great buzz" but the Rangers boss is targeting titles. Rangers sit third in the Scottish Premiership table, two points off leaders Celtic in a congested title race, after Sunday's 7-1 demolition of Motherwell. Gerrard's men have been less consistent in Europe, though, surrendering the lead three times in a 4-3 Europa League loss away to Spartak Moscow last week. But the Liverpool legend feels silverware is a realistic target for Rangers in his first... Читать дальше...

Claudio Ranieri is setting his sights higher than just Premier League survival after being appointed Fulham's new manager. Former Chelsea and Leicester City boss Ranieri replaced the sacked Slavisa Jokanovic on Wednesday after signing a "multi-year" contract, with Fulham stuck at the bottom of the table on five points. Fulham were among the Premier League's highest spenders in the last transfer window, spending approximately £100million to bolster their squad following promotion from the Championship. Читать дальше...

Santiago Solari is not selecting Isco as he feels the Real Madrid star is yet to regain full fitness after surgery, according to Dani Ceballos. Isco had appendicitis surgery but was quickly recalled by Julen Lopetegui, starting in a 5-1 Clasico thumping away to Barcelona that proved his final game in charge. But Solari has not picked Isco since taking over, with the club's former winger leading Madrid to four straight wins during his time as interim coach. Solari, who was named Lopetegui's permanent... Читать дальше...

Slavisa Jokanovic has been sacked by Fulham with Claudio Ranieri appointed as the Premier League club's new manager. With Fulham bottom of the Premier League following six consecutive defeats, the most recent of which was Sunday's 2-0 loss at Liverpool, Jokanovic's departure was confirmed on Wednesday. And Ranieri, who won the Premier League at Leicester City in 2015-16, will replace the Serbian at Craven Cottage. Fulham said Ranieri has signed a "multi-year" contract and he will be tasked with dragging them out of relegation trouble.