Новости за 19.11.2018

LA Galaxy are not interested in seeing Zlatan Ibrahimovic depart the club, despite reported interest from AC Milan. Ibrahimovic enjoyed a fine first season in MLS, scoring 22 goals in a struggling Galaxy side to seemingly draw interest from former club Milan ahead of Europe's January transfer window. Yet the 37-year-old insists his intention is to remain with the Galaxy, whose technical director Jovan Kirovski has now added that they also want to keep their star man. "Ibrahimovic is a fantastic player... Читать дальше...

Roberto Mancini does not believe his "unlucky" Italy side could have done much more to improve their underwhelming form in front of goal. The Azzurri have scored just three goals in five games this season and failed to reach the Nations League Finals, with Portugal guaranteed to top their group after a goalless draw between the two teams. But while Mancini is concerned by this profligacy, he claims Italy have simply been unfortunate in recent matches. "Of course it is a problem, because if you do not score... Читать дальше...

Adam Smith is set for three months out after Bournemouth discovered his knee injury was less severe than first feared. The versatile defender went down holding his right knee after feigning to take a free-kick against Newcastle United earlier this month in a bizarre incident, with Smith subsequently stretchered from the pitch following a lengthy stoppage. But concerns that the Cherries man would miss the remainder of the Premier League season have proven premature. Smith has undergone surgery... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps is determined France will finish 2018 on a high against Uruguay, even if the World Cup winners' Nations League fate is out of their hands. Les Bleus became world champions for the second time as they defeated Croatia at Russia 2018, yet they have struggled to build on that triumph. Although France cannot be relegated in UEFA's new competition, they must rely on already-relegated Germany to beat Netherlands on Monday in order to reach next year's Finals. The Dutch side defeated... Читать дальше...

England fans around the country have confirmed that the UEFA Nations League is the best tournament in world football, and that anyone who doesn’t love it unconditionally must not want to be happy. Following England’s come-from-behind win against Croatia, which saw the Three Lions advance to the last four of the exciting new tournament that everyone loves, fans flooded the forums and airwaves to insist that they had always approved of the Nations League concept and couldn’t wait for the next round... Читать дальше...

Luis Suarez has called on Ousmane Dembele to improve his focus as the Barcelona winger struggles to impress at Camp Nou. Dembele has not started in LaLiga since September, even with Lionel Messi absent through injury for a spell, and was left out of the Barca squad completely for the recent clash with Real Betis. Ernesto Valverde insisted Dembele's omission was not related to reported ill-discipline, but newspaper Sport claimed on Monday that the Blaugrana have set the former Borussia Dortmund man an ultimatum... Читать дальше...

Neymar could make a sensational return to Barcelona in the future if the opportunity arises, according to the club's sporting director Pep Segura. The Brazil forward has frequently been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain since joining the club from Barcelona for a world-record transfer fee of €222million in August 2017. While his goal output has been good, the 26-year-old has struggled to form a partnership with PSG's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani and he has, at times, cut an unsettled figure at Parc des Princes. Читать дальше...

Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole has called on the club to keep hold of Marko Arnautovic, describing the Austrian forward as the Hammers' "main player". The 29-year-old has been linked with a move away from the club in the January transfer window and Chelsea are rumoured to be interested in signing him, along with Everton. Arnautovic has scored five goals in 10 Premier League appearances for Manuel Pellegrini's side this season and Cole said his form has helped to build a strong bond with the club's fans. Читать дальше...

ArsenalStrength – High-tempo attacksUnai Emery’s attacking tactics have already clicked into place at the Emirates, which is a commendable achievement given the size of his task. After years of laid-back coaching from Arsene Wenger, Gunners players have responded well to the Spaniard’s rigorous demands.Arsenal now play with greater urgency, looking for early forward passes in order to launch counter-attacks. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have benefited most from the changes.Weakness ... Читать дальше...

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva will miss Portugal's Nations League clash with Poland after pulling out of training due to an injury. Silva played all 90 minutes of his country's goalless draw with Italy at San Siro on Saturday but is not available for Tuesday's clash due to an unspecified injury. The 24-year-old has scored three goals in 12 Premier League appearances for City this season and his form has been integral to Pep Guardiola's side's recent success. In a statement, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said... Читать дальше...

Premier League club West Ham have reached an agreement to increase the capacity of their London Stadium. The number of tickets available to be sold for West Ham home matches has been capped at 57,000 since they moved to the host venue for the London 2012 Olympic games in 2016. A deal with stadium operator E20 has increased that number to 60,000, with further scope to eventually fill the 66,000-seater arena. That further expansion would give West Ham the second-biggest home ground in the Premier League behind Manchester United. Читать дальше...

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is among the best defenders in world, according to fellow Netherlands international Davy Klaassen. Van Dijk is set to captain his country in their crunch Nations League clash against Germany on Monday, knowing a draw will be enough for the resurgent Oranje to top Group A1. The 27-year-old has also worn the armband for Jurgen Klopp's side this season, having had a transformative effect on the Reds' backline since joining for £75million from Southampton in January. Читать дальше...

Who saw this coming? As we nudge towards 2019, Holland have their greatest chance yet of proving to the world that they’re a force to be reckoned with once more.With a sea of orange inexplicably absent at the lasttwo major tournaments, Ronald Koeman’srebooted teamstand on the verge of a place in the UEFA Nations League finals next summer, having outfought expectations in a group containing the current and previous World Cup holders. Brilliant orange indeed.A point against bottom side Germany would... Читать дальше...

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri said an exchange with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp helped him realise that he has "reached the top" by swapping Serie A for the Premier League. Sarri has made an unbeaten start to life in the Premier League after 12 games in charge of Chelsea, setting a new record, and he waxed lyrical about his experience of English football since leaving Napoli. Chelsea were involved in a pair of gripping matches against Liverpool in September and Sarri shed light on a conversation... Читать дальше...

Leonardo Bonucci wants the Italy fans who whistled him during Saturday's 0-0 Nations League draw against European champions Portugal to show maturity. The stalemate assured Fernando Santos' side of top spot in Group A3, with the Azzurri's finishing letting them down at San Siro. Bonucci was targeted by a contingent of AC Milan supporters inside their home stadium, following his solitary season with the Rossoneri in 2017-18 before returning to Juventus. Speaking to Rai Sport after the match, the... Читать дальше...

A good attack scores you goals, but a good defence wins you titles (Fergie said it, so it must be true). Defence is often overlooked by FIFA 19 Ultimate Team (FUT) managers, many of whom opt for mediocre backlines in a bid to max out their attacking potential by splashing their hard-earned coins on forwards. That approach often results in a virtual team similar to Liverpool pre-Virgil van Dijk: fun, but flimsy.Not everybody has 118,000 coins to splash on VVD, though, so here’s a look at defenders ... Читать дальше...

Christian Pulisic will stay at Borussia Dortmund until the end of the season according to the club's sporting director Michael Zorc, who said rumours of his departure were nothing new. Pulisic admitted that he could play in the Premier League "one day" amid speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea, while Liverpool and Tottenham are also said to be interested in signing the midfielder. USA international Pulisic has made just four Bundesliga starts for Dortmund having struggled with injuries... Читать дальше...

Look down a list of the players fouled most often in the Premier League, and one name jumps out. Top of the list are Eden Hazard and Wilfried Zaha, two skilful, dribbling wide forwards with the licence to roam infield. Joining them in the top six are Richarlison, Josh Murphy and James Maddison.These are counter-attacking jewels who are worth stopping for the mere penalty of a free-kick before they get into full flight. But third on the list behind Hazard and Zaha is not a wide forward or a No.10. Читать дальше...

Wolves defender Jonny Castro could miss the club's Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town after suffering an injury to his right knee while playing in Spain's 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. The 24-year-old lasted 51 minutes of the friendly at Estadio de Gran Canaria before he was replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta and Spain's doctors said he required further tests to establish the extent of his injury. Jonny has scored one goal in 12 appearances for Wolves during the newly promoted club's... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric is not worried about winning the Ballon d'Or, saying he had a great year whether he claimed the prize or not. Modric, 33, is a favourite to win the coveted individual honour after helping Madrid to the Champions League title and leading Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018. But the midfielder, already named FIFA's Best Men's Player in September, said he was unworried about the Ballon d'Or. "I said last time I'm honoured to be in this competition for this... Читать дальше...

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez lamented his team's failure to regain control during a surprise 5-2 loss to Switzerland in the Nations League on Sunday. A Thorgan Hazard brace had Belgium in control in Luzern, only for the hosts to take the lead before half-time on their way to a win that sent them into the Nations League Finals. Haris Seferovic scored a hat-trick to go with a Ricardo Rodriguez penalty and Nico Elvedi goal as Xherdan Shaqiri provided two assists. Martinez was happy with his team's... Читать дальше...

Spain may not have qualified for the Nations League Finals but Luis Enrique is pleased with how his young side have progressed since their World Cup exit. The former Barcelona coach took control of the national team from Fernando Hierro after Russia 2018 – Spain having lost Julen Lopetegui to Real Madrid on the eve of the tournament. Victories in his opening two competitive matches put them in charge of their Nations League group with England and Croatia, however their fortunes turned. A loss... Читать дальше...

Antoine Griezmann has revealed playing second fiddle to Lionel Messi at Barcelona was a factor in his decision to stay at Atletico Madrid. Griezmann was heavily linked with a switch to Camp Nou before the World Cup as many Barca fans became excited at the prospect of seeing the France international playing alongside Messi. The striker seemed set for the move before doing a U-turn and pledging his future to Atleti in a Twitter video, Griezmann ultimately signing a contract extension until 2023 in June. Читать дальше...

Thibaut Courtois blamed overconfidence for the bewildering 5-2 capitulation to Switzerland that cost Belgium a place in the Nations League Finals. Roberto Martinez's men were cruising towards the point required to top Group 2 in League A after Thorgan Hazard's brace put them in control in Lucerne. Switzerland, left needing a two-goal victory to advance, conjured a remarkable response to lead 3-2 at half-time, before Nico Elvedi and hat-trick hero Haris Seferovic completed the unthinkable after the interval. Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich may have won the last six Bundesliga titles but Arjen Robben says they need to find some consistency before they can contemplate adding to that tally this season. Since 2012, Bayern have been the dominant force in German football and ahead of the 2018-19 campaign little suggested it would be any different. The arrival of Niko Kovac as head coach has not delivered the results many would have hoped for, though, and Bayern sit seven points adrift of leaders Borussia Dortmund after 11 matches. Читать дальше...