Новости за 20.11.2018

Paris Saint-Germain may have been dealt a huge blow after Kylian Mbappe suffered a shoulder injury in France's friendly against Uruguay. Mbappe sustained the problem 30 minutes into Tuesday's encounter at Stade de France, landing awkwardly on his right side after a challenge from Uruguay goalkeeper Martin Campana. The 19-year-old, who has 13 goals in all competitions for Ligue 1 leaders PSG so far this term, attempted to carry on, but promptly signalled to the touchline that he needed to be replaced... Читать дальше...

Manchester United and Leeds United will renew their rivalry in Australia next year, their first meeting in nearly eight years. The fixture was confirmed on Tuesday – hours after both clubs removed their initial announcements – with Perth's Optus Stadium hosting the clash on July 17. It will be the first time they have gone head-to-head since September 2011, when Manchester United won 3-0 at Elland Road in the EFL Cup. The bitter rivals enjoyed regular clashes around the turn of the century but... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar suffered an early injury in Brazil's friendly against Cameroon on Tuesday in Milton Keynes. The Brazil captain left the pitch for treatment as Allan squandered his side's first chance, before Neymar returned to the field and fired over the crossbar from 25 yards. That effort only appeared to further aggravate an apparent groin injury, however, as Neymar immediately went down and gestured to the bench that he would have to be replaced. Richarlison came on in the... Читать дальше...

Emre Can has returned to Juventus training after recovering from surgery on a thyroid nodule. Can required an operation to solve the problem after his diagnosis, but after a month out he is closing in on a return to action. Juventus confirmed Can trained with his team-mates on Tuesday, but Miralem Pjanic, Federico Bernardeschi and Sami Khedira worked alone. Pjanic sustained an injury while on international duty with Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Khedira sprained an ankle in training. Both midfielders... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo was a transfer target for AC Milan in 2017, former managing director Marco Fassone has confirmed. Ronaldo joined Juventus in July in a deal worth €100million and scored in the Bianconeri's win at San Siro before the international break. But the Portugal captain could have switched from Real Madrid to Serie A a year earlier, according to Fassone. Former owner Li Yonghong was keen to bring Ronaldo to Milan but Fassone found a deal for the forward was too expensive after talks with agent Jorge Mendes. Читать дальше...

Dani Alves and Layvin Kurzawa are still some way off making their first appearances of the Ligue 1 season for Paris Saint-Germain, says head coach Thomas Tuchel. The defensive duo have yet to feature under the German coach in the league after being ruled out with knee and back injuries respectively. PSG have not missed them, however, winning all 13 of their matches in 2018-19 prior to the international break to top the table by seven points. Both men have returned to training in recent weeks but... Читать дальше...

Atalanta chief executive Luca Percassi says rumours the club's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is being lined up by AC Milan are "unfounded". Gennaro Gattuso remains under pressure at San Siro despite improved results pushing the Rossoneri into contention for Champions League qualification. Former Juventus and Italy coach Antonio Conte is among the managers linked with Milan, while Arsene Wenger denied he was set to take over after reports emerged regarding the ex-Arsenal boss. And after Italian... Читать дальше...

Xherdan Shaqiri’s calm finish against Cardiff was a big moment in his early Liverpool career, and not just because it was the first time he’d scored in the Premier League for the Reds.The manner in which he swivelled his hips to sell defender Sean Morrison a dummy was very Coutinho-esque. His finish past Neil Etheridge, one a seasoned marksman would have been proud of, gave those in the Kop a glimpse of a player who was a lot more refined than people like to acknowledge.It was, perhaps, the first... Читать дальше...

8. TottenhamFor all of Harry Kane’s goalscoring feats, Dele Alli’s creativity and Christian Eriksen’s midfield majesty, Tottenham's fan base is frustrated. The Lilywhites’ summer transfer business (or lack of it), coupled with their delayed move to a new62,000-capacity home, has led to increaseddisgruntlement on the Wembley terraces.In Mauricio Pochettino Tottenham have anambitious manager who has elevated the club to the status of Champions League regulars within four years. The Argentine has assembled... Читать дальше...

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) could be used during the knockout round of this season's Champions League, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli have hinted. European football's governing body has already announced plans to use VAR in the 2019-20 season and is in the closing stages of conducting tests with the technology. VAR was rolled out in LaLiga this term, following its implementation at the 2018 World Cup. Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1... Читать дальше...

Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli insists there have been no discussions over the prospect of a European "super league" since 2015. Agnelli is also chair of the European Club Association (ECA) and met the European Union Commissioner for Sport, Tibor Navracsics, alongside UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in Brussels on Tuesday. The pair presented Navracsics with a letter of intent outlining the willingness of UEFA and the ECA to work together in the coming years "to ensure the sustainable development of European football". Читать дальше...

Photography: Will DouglasFourFourTwo have handed Tim Cahill a pair of boxing gloves – but we’ve unwittingly committed a faux pas.“Red? That’s Liverpool!” wails the former Everton man. Despite the colour – and no corner flag to victimise – he dons the gloves and starts punching away in front of the FFT cameras, recreating the goal celebration that’s been his trademark.It’s something we’ve seen at three World Cups. Australia’s greatest ever player scored five goals at the tournamentand made the Socceroos’ squad for Russia 2018 aged 38... Читать дальше...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito admits it will be difficult to keep Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in Rome should the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid come calling. Serbia international Milinkovic-Savic has established himself as one of the hottest properties in European football since his move from Genk in 2015. Top clubs from the Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1 and LaLiga were heavily linked with the 23-year-old during the transfer window, but no offers materialised and he signed a new contract in October. Читать дальше...

Tim Cahill made his farewell appearance for Australia in the 3-0 win over Lebanon as a number of the Socceroos' next generation staked their claim. Most notable among them was Scottish-born winger Martin Boyle, who netted a first-half brace before setting up substitute Mathew Leckie to score after the interval. It was the 25-year-old's second appearance for Australia and first from the start, while Graham Arnold also handed full debuts for Awer Mabil and Mustafa Amini and gave a maiden cap to defender Rhyan Grant. Читать дальше...

Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk displayed his compassionate side following his last-gasp equaliser against Germany on Monday. Van Dijk's late volley salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw for the Dutch in Gelsenkirchen, propelling them into the Nations League Finals in Portugal next summer and completing a miserable campaign for Joachim Low's hosts, whose relegation to League B had already been confirmed. The final whistle prompted enthusiastic celebrations for the Netherlands players but Van Dijk instead... Читать дальше...

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wish I was there in front of the Leicester fans, playing for England,” said Ben Chilwell, days before England’s friendly against Switzerland in September. “I’ve been at Leicester since I was 12 and to play for England at the King Power is obviously going to be my dream. All I can do is keep trying to knock on that door.”Hours after discussing missing out on a place in Gareth Southgate’s setup, news filtered through: injuries meant that Chilwell had been promoted to the senior squad from the under-21s. Читать дальше...

Tim Cahill thanked his family, team-mates, coaches and fans after bringing down the curtain on a glittering Australia career. The 38-year-old forward came on as a substitute for the final 10 minutes of the Socceroos' 3-0 friendly victory over Lebanon in Sydney. He was unable to add a 51st international goal on his 108th appearance for his country after a Martin Boyle brace and Mathew Leckie's second-half strike put the game beyond the overmatched visitors. Having been granted a hero's reception... Читать дальше...

There’s just something about ‘90s Premier League sponsors that makes them completely acceptable to love in 21st century life.AST? Elonex? Labatt’s? Absolutely. Nobody knows what they actually did, but absolutely – give them all to us in our veins immediately. Perhaps it’s the innocence we cherish, in this modern era of Chinese betting companies and payday loan companies splashing their names willy-nilly across the world’s biggest league. Give us back our innocence, dammit.We watch the Premier League’s 20 clubs on loop every week... Читать дальше...

Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi wants to fulfil his international dream with France despite overtures from Morocco. The 19-year-old has caught the eye with some all-action displays for Unai Emery's side since joining from Lorient during the close season. Guendouzi has represented France at every age-group level from Under-18 upwards and made his first appearances for the Under-21 side against Croatia and Spain over the past week. His Moroccan heritage means Guendouzi's international options... Читать дальше...

Ederson's excellence with his feet his helping to redefine goalkeeping, according to ex-Manchester City number one Nicky Weaver. The Brazil international joined City for £35million in June 2017 and proved a key component in their march to a 100-point haul and Premier League glory under Pep Guardiola last season. Although he has been guilty of a couple of rash decisions recently, conceding penalties in wins over Southampton and Manchester United, Ederson's poise with the ball at his feet continues to catch the eye. Читать дальше...

Alex Sandro would like to play in the Premier League but any potential suitors in England's top flight are likely to have to wait for his services. Chelsea and Manchester United have both been linked to the Juventus full-back, with recent speculation suggesting the London club were readying a January bid. The 27-year-old is currently in England, for Brazil's friendly against Cameroon in Milton Keynes, and told reporters he is happy at Juve – for now. "I think one day, who knows what will happen. Читать дальше...

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists a European "super league" will never come to fruition amid reports of a proposed breakaway. A recent Football Leaks document, reported in Der Spiegel, claimed a host of European football's top clubs were in advanced negotiations to create a new league. The German publication alleged that Bayern Munich and the club's chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge were at the forefront of the plans, with Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid... Читать дальше...

Joe Gomez has credited mentors at both club and international level for his rapid development. Aside from the throw-in that led to England's equaliser, the 21-year-old put in a measured performance in their 2-1 win over Croatia on Sunday in the Nations League. At club level, meanwhile, Gomez and Virgil van Dijk have been the basis on which Liverpool have built their Premier League-best defence. Gomez believes both Van Dijk and England teammate John Stones have helped him, while benefitting from... Читать дальше...

Brazil coach Tite believes Neymar is thriving in his role as the national team's captain. Tite notably rotated the captaincy during the World Cup, where Neymar was widely criticised for simulation. However, according to the Brazilian boss, the world's most expensive player is developing into a leader. "This (the captaincy) is not a prize, it is a responsibility. I wanted him to be more open with the press and grow. I am happy with how things have turned out," Tite said. "In the dressing room he is a character, on the field he is a leader. Читать дальше...

Eric Dier would like to see more English youngsters follow teenager Jadon Sancho's example and play their club football abroad. Sancho has already won three caps at senior level with England despite being just 18 having made a major impression with Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund this season. The teenage winger, who left Manchester City to move to Germany in 2017, has six assists - the most in the division - and has also chipped in with four goals despite starting just five league games. Fellow 18-year-old Reiss Nelson... Читать дальше...