Новости за 21.01.2019

Norwich City wide man Onel Hernandez has revealed one of his favourite things about living in the UK isbeing close to an Argos.The Cuban, who joined the Canaries from Eintracht Braunschweig last January, couldn’t contain his enthusiasm for the retailer in an interview with the club programme last weekend.“I love the city,” he said. “I like that I live next to the stadium and next to me is a Morrisons which is good, so I can buy my food.“And also, I’d never seen an Argos before in my life. I walked... Читать дальше...

Note:Original data taken from out friends at Transfermarkt.com, although rounded to the nearest million. After all, what’s a few hundred thousand pounds between friends?It was certainly small potatoes when it came to buying these players. Each one has moved for over £70m in their career, making them the 50 most expensive players of all time. Not that that necessarily makes them the best, of course.Plenty have just moved a lot in their careers. For example, when David Platt retired in 1998 he was... Читать дальше...

Liverpool teenager Rafael Camacho is set to persuade Jurgen Klopp he does not need to enter the transfer market for a new right-back. The position has become a problem for Klopp over recent weeks, with Trent Alexander-Arnold joining Joe Gomez on the injury list after Nathaniel Clyne was allowed to leave for a loan spell at Bournemouth. James Milner deputised at right-back on Saturday but was sent off during the closing stages of a frantic 4-3 win over Crystal Palace at Anfield. It meant an unplanned... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate has spoken of the honour of managing England amid reports he is being considered as a long-term successor to Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Southgate led England to their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years at the 2018 tournament, with the Three Lions since progressing to the inaugural Nations League Finals that take place in Portugal in June. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer boasts a 100 per cent record after seven games as United's caretaker manager, rejuvenating a squad that struggled... Читать дальше...

Unai Emery insists Mesut Ozil still has a future under him at Arsenal. Ozil was an unused substitute for Saturday's 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League, having missed out on the matchday 18 at West Ham seven days earlier. A high-intensity midfield performance led by Aaron Ramsey proved the undoing of Chelsea and Emery's demands of his players off the ball have led to suggestions Ozil is ill-suited to his approach. But the former Sevilla boss believes the ex-Germany playmaker, who is Arsenal's highest-paid star... Читать дальше...

Roberto Bautista Agut is in the midst of his best run at a grand slam, reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals. But, it could have been so much different had the world number 24 and nine-time ATP Tour winner from sunny Spain pursued his other love – football. Born in Castellon de la Plana in the east of the Iberian Peninsula, Bautista Agut impressed with his football skills for hometown club CD Castellon, who boast past players such as Vicente del Bosque and Gaizka Mendieta. Bautista Agut... Читать дальше...

David Luiz insisted Chelsea trust Maurizio Sarri following the head coach's scathing criticism of the squad after their loss to London rivals Arsenal. Sarri accused his Chelsea players of failing to motivate themselves for Saturday's Premier League derby, which the Blues lost 2-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Italian's criticism came as pressure grows with Chelsea 13 points off the pace in fourth position, and only three points ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for the top four. Читать дальше...

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford is a "tremendous talent" who will continue to improve, according to England manager Gareth Southgate. Rashford has scored five goals in seven matches after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed caretaker manager following Jose Mourinho's sacking last month. The 21-year-old forward scored his 41st United goal in his 150th appearance as the Red Devils defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 in Saturday's Premier League fixture. Southgate hailed Rashford, who has... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde is convinced the officials made the correct decision in allowing Luis Suarez's goal to stand despite Leganes' protests in Barcelona's 3-1 win on Sunday. Leganes had made things interesting in Camp Nou when Martin Braithwaite cancelled out Ousmane Dembele's opener in the second half. The goal forced Valverde to introduce Lionel Messi from the bench, and he inspired Barca to go on and win – playing a role in Suarez's goal before then rounding things off late on. Suarez's goal was contentious from Leganes' perspective... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Marcus Rashford can emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, backing the Manchester United sensation to become "absolutely top class". Rashford is in red-hot form with five goals in seven games since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho on a caretaker basis at Old Trafford last month. The 21-year-old forward marked his 150th United appearance by scoring in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Brighton and Hove Albion – taking his tally to 41 goals for the club. And Solskjaer hailed the England international... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar insists transfer speculation linking him with Real Madrid and Barcelona is not "concrete". Neymar has been a constant subject of rumours ever since leaving Barca for PSG in 2017, the French club smashing the world transfer record when bringing him to Ligue 1 for €222million. Madrid were said to be particularly interested in Neymar last year, but things cooled off before the World Cup and PSG succeeded in keeping their prized asset. Media reports then claimed earlier... Читать дальше...