Новости за 29.11.2018

Interim Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is to be offered the job on a permanent basis, according to Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia. Former coach Jorge Sampaoli paid the price for Argentina's poor World Cup showing, as they were dumped out in the last 16 by France in one of the matches of the tournament. Scaloni, who had previously been in charge of Argentina's Under-20 side, was handed the reins on a temporary basis in August and presided over six friendly games in charge. Читать дальше...

Scott Sinclair boosted Celtic's chances of qualifying for the next round of the Europa League with the only goal in a 1-0 win at Rosenborg that ended the Norwegian side's hopes of progressing. Sinclair headed in an excellent right-wing cross from James Forrest shortly before half-time to earn a crucial Group B victory at Lerkendal Stadium on Thursday. Celtic host Salzburg - who have already qualified as the pool's winners - on matchday six next month knowing a draw is enough to send the Scottish champions into the knockout stages. Читать дальше...

AC Milan avoided humiliation as they came from behind to beat unheralded Dudelange 5-2 and stay well within reach of the Europa League knockout rounds. Gennaro Gattuso was set to have serious questions asked of his tenure until own goals from Stelvio and Tom Schnell either side of Hakan Calhanoglu's measured finish in the 70th minute rescued a second-half deficit. Fabio Borini came off the bench to a polish to a scoreline that was highly unflattering when Dominik Stolz and David Turpel struck in... Читать дальше...

Arsenal will go into the Europa League knockout phase as Group E winners thanks to a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Vorskla with a much-changed team in Kiev on Thursday. The switching of the fixture from Poltava due to security concerns made it a logistical nightmare, but Arsenal produced a professional display, their makeshift starting XI of youngsters and fringe players cruising to victory in sub-zero temperatures. Arsenal were 3-0 up by half-time, with 18-year-old Emile Smith Rowe getting his third of the season... Читать дальше...

Derby County midfielder Bradley Johnson has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association (FA) after a clash with Stoke City's Joe Allen. The two players came together in a melee sparked by a terrible tackle by Peter Etebo on Derby defender Richard Keogh, which saw the Stoke player dismissed. Television replays of the incident in Wednesday's game appeared to show Johnson biting Allen on the neck, but the Wales international has denied that was the case. "It might look a certain way but he hasn't bit me," Allen said. Читать дальше...

A frustrated Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool have to adopt the Paris Saint-Germain spoiling tactics that angered Jurgen Klopp in the Champions League on Wednesday. Reds boss Klopp accused PSG of play-acting to the point that his players were made to look like "butchers" during the 2-1 defeat at Parc des Princes. The result left Liverpool, last season's runners-up, needing victory against Napoli at Anfield on the final matchday to stand any chance of progressing from Group C. Netherlands captain... Читать дальше...

Southampton manager Mark Hughes says speculation he is set to be sacked by the club is "water off a duck's back". Reports have claimed former QPR, Leicester City and Swansea City boss Paulo Sousa has been lined up to take over at Southampton. Hughes kept the Saints in the Premier League last season but they are only off the bottom of the table on goal difference having failed to win in the top flight since September 1. Saturday's 3-2 loss at Fulham was followed by a defeat on penalties to Leicester in the EFL Cup... Читать дальше...

Will Chapecoense be relegated?Two years ago, the world was stunned with grief and shock as almost the entire Chapecoense team was wiped out in a terrible aircraft accident en routeto the Copa Sudamericana final.Life on the pitch will always feel secondary to reality, but this year the team could be relegated. Ahead of the last matchday in Serie A, Chapecoense are ranked 16th, just a single point from the drop zone. On Sunday they host the giants of Sao Paulo, a day after 17th-placed America Mineiro travel to fellow strugglers Fluminense. Читать дальше...

Watford have announced Isaac Success has signed a new five-year contract, following head coach Javi Gracia in committing his future to the club. Success became the club's record signing when he joined from Granada in 2016 for a fee reported to be around £12.5 million. The Nigeria international has scored just two Premier League goals for the club, although he has been affected by various injuries. And Watford have shown faith in the 22-year-old by handing him a new long-term contract at Vicarage... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho has a "very good" relationship with his Manchester United players, according to Diogo Dalot. The former Porto full-back was one of only three senior signings in the transfer window ahead of the 2018-19 season, with Mourinho regularly complaining about a lack of investment. Mourinho criticised United for a lack of heart in Saturday's goalless draw at home to Crystal Palace in the latest volley aimed at his squad, while Romelu Lukaku has revealed he was "angry" to be dropped for a game against old club Everton. Читать дальше...

Belgium international Dennis Praet has extended his contract at Sampdoria until 2021. Praet was heavily linked with a move to Juventus in the close-season but it failed to materialise and he has added another year to his deal in Genoa. The 24-year-old recently earned a return to the Belgium set-up, featuring in a 1-1 draw against Netherlands in October, earning his second cap almost four years on from his debut. Praet has made 80 appearances and scored two goals for Sampdoria since arriving from Anderlecht in 2016. Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund are keen to keep Shinji Kagawa at the club despite understanding the playmaker's frustration at a lack of opportunities, says sporting director Michael Zorc. Kagawa this week told Nikkan Sports he is planning a move to LaLiga due to him struggling for minutes at Dortmund this season under new coach Lucien Favre. The Japan international has started one Bundesliga game and made a single Champions League appearance as a substitute since Favre's arrival for 2018-19. Dortmund are... Читать дальше...

There is a misnomer that football supporters demand success. It might be true of some, perhaps those who we might term ‘modern’ fans and have had expectations warped by a consumerist climate of same-day deliveries and social media posts where the sun always shines.Butfor most, the accusation is widely misplaced.Entitlement is most often labelled at supporters of the sleeping giants; those clubs that have consistently performed below historical expectations. In the Premier League, Newcastle, West Ham and Everton are obvious examples. Читать дальше...

Thirty-one goals and counting in Europe’s premier competition for Neymar, who helped PSG to an important win over Liverpool in the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night.Post-match celebrations were boisterous in the French capital, but one lesser-known success from the night was the 26-year-old becoming his country’s top scorer in the competition since 1992, toppling some all-time greats from Seleção history.Today’s quiz is straightforward, but tough: we’re after the Brazilians who’ve scored at least nine goals in the competition... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo would be an AC Milan player if the incumbent owners had been in charge earlier in the close-season, according to former sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo ended an illustrious nine-year stay at Real Madrid when he completed a €112million switch to reigning Serie A champions Juventus last July. However, Mirabelli claims the Portugal superstar was ready to complete a move to San Siro until Li Yonghong's ill-fated regime blocked the deal... Читать дальше...

Napoli defender Kalidou Kouliably does not regret opting to play for Senegal rather than France. Koulibaly was born in France to Senegalese parents and has developed into one of the top centre-backs in Europe since joining Napoli from Genk in 2014. The 27-year-old represented France at under-20 level but decided to switch allegiances to the nation of his parents in 2015. Had he stuck with Les Bleus, Koulibaly could well have been part of the team that won the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but he has no doubt he made the right choice. Читать дальше...

When the European champions travel to face a team from a Basque mountain village of around 30,000 people, you expect an away win. But Real Madrid did not beat Eibar last Saturday. They didn’t even draw. They lost 3-0 – and it could have been worse.So chaotic were Madrid that the whole display bordered on the mysterious. They hit back by beating Roma 2-0 on Tuesday, but don’t be fooled: Madrid conceded 17 shots and played well only after Cengiz Ünder had somehow skied a tap-in at 0-0 just before half-time.Madrid... Читать дальше...

While there’s no such thing as an undeserving Premier League champion, plenty of teams have come close to tasting top-flight glory only to fall at the final hurdle.Featuring late-season slip-ups (both figurative and literal), managerial meltdowns and some sudden dips of form – these are the best teams not to win the Premier League...Arsenal 1998/99Arsene Wenger came close to pulling off back-to-back doubles in 1999, only to be denied on both fronts by Manchester United. With Marc Overmars and Nicolas Anelka both in the form of their lives... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain's unsporting tactics against Liverpool should have made the players too embarrassed to face their families, said Jamie Carragher. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was unimpressed by PSG stars staying down after tackles to break up the flow of the Champions League clash, which finished 2-1 to the Ligue 1 champions on Wednesday. Klopp singled out Neymar for criticism after the match and said Liverpool were made to "look like butchers". Carragher, a Champions League winner with Liverpool in 2005... Читать дальше...

Monaco striker Radamel Falcao left the door open for a return to Atletico Madrid after taking on his former club in the Champions League on Wednesday. Falcao came on as a substitute and missed an 83rd-minute penalty in a 2-0 defeat against Atletico that ensured Monaco will finish bottom of Group A. The Colombia international scored 70 goals in 91 matches over two seasons with Atleti and was presented with a framed photograph prior to kick-off. Falcao's contract at Monaco is due to expire at the... Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti is hoping the "champions" at Barcelona can help Inter seal Champions League progression, but insists he will only focus on his team's final group-stage outing. A 1-0 loss to Tottenham at Wembley on Wednesday saw Inter slip behind Spurs and down to third in Group B, substitute Christian Eriksen netting the winner 10 minutes from time. In order to reach the last 16, Spalletti's side must earn more points in their clash with PSV than the Premier League team do on their trip to group winners Barca on December 11. Читать дальше...

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino expects to face a strong Barcelona next month, saying no gifts were given in the Champions League. A second-half goal from Christian Eriksen lifted Spurs to an important 1-0 win over Inter at Wembley on Wednesday. While they moved into second in Group B, Tottenham visit Barcelona on matchday six, while Inter – who are level on points with Spurs – host PSV. The LaLiga giants have already won the group, but Pochettino believes the Spanish outfit will still play their strongest side next month. Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel suggested Jurgen Klopp was trying to deflect attention from Liverpool's Champions League loss by criticising the referee. Klopp was furious with PSG's antics and numerous other decisions that he felt made his team – who picked up six yellow cards – "look like butchers" in their 2-1 loss in Paris on Wednesday. PSG midfielder Marco Verratti escaped with a yellow card for a rash challenge on Joe Gomez, while Liverpool were awarded a first-half penalty only after... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe expects a "complicated" trip to Red Star Belgrade, but he urged his team to capitalise on their win over Liverpool. Goals from Juan Bernat and Neymar helped PSG to an important 2-1 home victory over the Premier League giants in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Ligue 1 champions will secure a spot in the knockout round if they beat Red Star Belgrade in Group C on December 11. Mbappe is eager for PSG to make the most of their chance, although he understands... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar said he was not yet over his adductor injury despite leading his team past Liverpool in the Champions League. Neymar had been in doubt for Wednesday's clash after suffering an injury while on international duty with Brazil earlier this month. But the forward starred, scoring as PSG claimed a 2-1 win to move into second in Group C. However, the 26-year-old said he was not at full fitness yet, but felt his team needed him in such a big game. "I was not 100 per cent," Neymar told reporters, via L'Equipe. Читать дальше...