Новости за 21.11.2018

Didier Deschamps claimed there is no major concern over a shoulder injury sustained by Kylian Mbappe in France's friendly win over Uruguay. Mbappe went off 36 minutes into Tuesday's encounter at Stade de France, having landed awkwardly on his right side following a collision with Martin Campana. The teenager walked down the tunnel in discomfort clutching his shoulder, but appeared on the bench in the second half as Olivier Giroud's penalty secured a 1-0 win. And Deschamps has revealed that, although... Читать дальше...

Alex McLeish hailed the "amazing" football Scotland played in beating Israel 3-2 to secure Nations League promotion on Tuesday.  James Forrest's sparkling hat-trick erased Beram Kayal's early opener and set the hosts on their way to top spot in Group 1 of League C.  They were made to survive an anxious final 15 minutes following Eran Zahavi's goal against the run of play but held on to book a place in the competition's second tier, as well as the safety net of a play-off spot in Euro 2020 qualifying. Читать дальше...

Poland's fightback to draw 1-1 against the 10 men of Portugal proved they can play well without talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski, according to head coach Jerzy Brzeczek. Arkadiusz Milik's second-half penalty earned relegated Poland a Nations League point that ensured them a place in pot one of the Euro 2020 qualifying draw at the expense of Germany. Andre Silva's header had given Portugal the lead in the first half but Danilo Pereira's foul on Milik saw the hosts concede a penalty and the... Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs said his Wales side let themselves down during the 1-0 defeat to Albania in Chris Gunter's landmark game. Gunter made his 93rd international appearance in Tuesday's friendly, surpassing Neville Southall as Wales' most-capped player. But Bekim Balaj's 58th-minute penalty spoilt Gunter's party, and Giggs rued a lack of focus as the reason for Wales' fourth defeat in five games. "We controlled the first half and thought it was going to be easy. We should have won that game, we were in total control," he said. Читать дальше...

Dave Sarachan believes he moved the United States forward during his extended period as the team's interim coach. Sarachan stepped into the role when Bruce Arena left following his side's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and fielded 23 debutants during his year in charge. The search for a permanent successor to Arena has been ongoing, with Sarachan overseeing a 1-0 loss to Italy in Genk on Tuesday in what he confirmed to be his last match in the temporary role. An appointment is expected... Читать дальше...

Neymar's groin injury does not appear serious, according to Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. The Paris Saint-Germain star hobbled out of Brazil's friendly win over Cameroon in the eighth minute, causing his club concern on the same evening Kylian Mbappe suffered a shoulder blow. Yet Lasmar offered a positive initial assessment, stating that Neymar would go for a scan before any firm evaluation was given but remaining confident it would not provide a major setback. "[Neymar] was complaining of... Читать дальше...

Roberto Mancini feels Italy are ahead of schedule despite needing a 94th-minute winner from Matteo Politano to edge past the United States. Italy struggled in Tuesday's international friendly in Genk until late substitute Politano collected a pass from Inter team-mate Roberto Gagliardini to score deep into added time. The Azzurri have kept three clean sheets in a row under Mancini but only scored twice in that run, although they have handed opportunities to a batch of young players. Stefano Sensi... Читать дальше...