Новости за 06.02.2019

Lionel Messi has been named as a substitute for Barcelona's Copa del Rey Clasico against Real Madrid. The Argentina forward was a doubt for the semi-final first leg after damaging his thigh during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Valencia in LaLiga – Messi scoring both goals as Barca came from two goals behind. Messi returned to training on Tuesday and was included in their matchday squad for the last-four clash at Camp Nou, but has not been risked from the start. Instead, Barca start with Philippe Coutinho... Читать дальше...

Manuel Neuer has not been included in the Bayern Munich squad to face Hertha Berlin in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday, despite travelling to the capital. Bayern's skipper missed the weekend defeat to Bayern Leverkusen because of a hand injury sustained in training. Sven Ulreich, who will start between the posts for Bayern on Tuesday in Neuer's absence, said the club's first-choice stopper had a thumb injury and SportBild reported potential ligament damage could result in Neuer spending up to three months sidelined. Читать дальше...

Napoli have announced they have postponed Marek Hamsik's transfer to the Chinese Super League due to concerns about the payment of the transfer fee. The 31-year-old had been expected to complete a move to Dalian Yifang for a fee in the region of €15million this week. However, Napoli have called a halt to the deal, blaming a problem with the agreed "payment methods", although they do not specify with which club in China they have been negotiating. "Napoli have decided to suspend the sale of Marek... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain youngster Antoine Bernede is to join Red Bull Salzburg on a permanent deal, the Ligue 1 champions have confirmed. The 19-year-old midfielder was reportedly a target for clubs including Ajax and Sporting CP during the transfer window, but rejected their offers. He has now opted to join Salzburg after agreeing a deal with the Austrian club. According to reports in France, PSG will receive 20 per cent of a future transfer fee. Bernede, who signed his first professional contract with PSG in June 2016... Читать дальше...

Davinson Sanchez is confident Tottenham's squad is strong enough to mount a Premier League title challenge despite injuries to Harry Kane and Dele Alli. Three successive wins have lifted Spurs to within five points of leaders Liverpool after 25 matches, putting them firmly in the title picture alongside Manchester City. All three victories have come without Kane (ankle), while Alli (hamstring) was hurt before Harry Winks' late strike in the 2-1 triumph against Fulham on January 20, contradicting... Читать дальше...

Teams in England'stop flight spent £140 million in the winter market this year, compared to £465 million in 2018, while only seven of the 20 teams in the division spent any money at all.The former Manchester United and England defender doesn’t believe the drop-off in spending is down to a lack of necessity for new players, but rather the exaggerated fees clubs are demanding to let their players go midway through the campaign.Neville toldSky Sports: “Are we surprised that Arsenal didn't bring in a defender? Читать дальше...

Miguel Almiron became the first player to surpass Owen’s £16 million move from Real Madrid when he arrived from Atlanta United on January transfer deadline day for £21 million.Asked by the Daily Star if he was surprised by how long it took, he said: “I suppose I was.“My fee was about £16 million - it gets reported as a couple of different figures - but you would have thought even in this day and age that moderate players can go for similar figures.“I know they sold players for a lot more and they... Читать дальше...

The former Arsenal and Tottenham centre-back took his first step into management when he was appointed by the League Two outfit in November and has since lifted them off the bottom of the table with four wins in 11 matches.The 44-year-old, who was part of the Gunners’ ‘Invincibles’ side, appeared on talkSPORTon Wednesday and was quizzed about which of his former team-mates he’d like to coach today.“David Seaman, Patrick Vieira, Tony Adams, Martin Keown, Robert Pires – they’re amazing guys,” he said.“Even from my Tottenham days... Читать дальше...

Plenty of fans think they're wasted in the stands and could lead their team to glory if given half a chance in the hot seat instead.But there's been plenty of medal-hoarding gaffers who needed patience from the board when they got their first job in the business. Turns out it might be harder than it looks, if these lotare anything to go by...Arsene Wenger (Nancy)Where better to start than with ThierryHenry’s mentor? Wenger signed a teenage Titi at Monaco and later brought him to Arsenal, twice. Their... Читать дальше...

In an ever-demanding league where results remain king, there’s still pressure on top-flight clubs to bring through their own young talent.It doesn’t always work out – sometimes youngsters have to move on to truly establish themselves in starting roles elsewhere – but the rewards are particularly fruitful when things do go to plan...So which former prospects would current Premier League clubs now take back if they could? (For these purposes, any player training with a club by the age of 17 counts... Читать дальше...

West Ham are investigating after a video emerged of a fan directing racial abuse towards Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah during Monday's Premier League fixture.  On the mobile phone footage, which was shared on social media, a supporter in the West Ham end can be heard directing expletives towards Salah and abusing the Egypt international on the grounds of his Muslim faith.  A statement from West Ham read: "At West Ham United, we have a zero-tolerance policy to any form of violent or abusive behaviour. Читать дальше...

Brazil assistant coach Sylvinho will be in attendance when Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid take on Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Uncapped teenager Vinicius strung together an impressive run of form at Madrid while Gareth Bale was out with a calf injury in January, earning praise from head coach Santiago Solari. The 18-year-old scored his second LaLiga goal of the season in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves and could feature from the start against Barca in the Copa semi-final first leg at Camp Nou. Читать дальше...

The Sarajevo-born striker scored 72 goals in 189 City appearances after arriving from Wolfsburg in 2011, winning two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and League Cup.He has since applied his scoring prowess in Italy with Roma. The 32-year-old plundered 39 goals over 51 Giallorossi games in 2016/17, and last year netted more times in the Champions League than any other player – 10 in just seven matches.After firing the Italians to a first European Cup semi-final since 1984 last time out – coming from 4-1 down to stun Barcelona in the quarters ... Читать дальше...

Boyata joined Manchester City when he was 16 years old but struggled to break into the first team and had loan spells at Bolton and Twente, before leavingin 2015 having made just 35 senior appearances.His father, Bienvenu Boyata, was speaking after a report from the University of Antwerp and agency Stirr Associates claimed young Belgian players were better off not moving to England without first team experience.“It’s all about gaining experience,” he told Het Nieuwsblad“To get opportunities. And... Читать дальше...

A man has been arrested following an investigation into the violent scenes that marred last month's FA Cup fourth-round tie between Millwall and Everton. The Metropolitan Police has announced a 27-year-old has been bailed to return to a central London police station on February 28 on suspicion of wounding with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm and violent disorder. Everton fan Jay Burns suffered a facial gash requiring 25 stitches when he was attacked before the match and the arrest made is... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp’s side sit three points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table after 25 rounds, but were held to draws in their last two league games against Leicester City and West Ham.Former Red Ince, who also won two league titles with Manchester United between 1992 and 1994, is concerned that everyone at Liverpool is starting to strain under the expectation of landing their first championship for 29 years.“Up until recently, the pressure surrounding who will win the Premier League has all been on Manchester City... Читать дальше...

Gianni Infantino is set to serve as FIFA president for another four years after being confirmed as the only candidate for election in June. Infantino, 48, was the sole individual to successfully submit their candidature for the position prior to the February 5 deadline and will thus run unopposed. Former Switzerland and Tottenham defender Ramon Vega had previously announced his intention to run for the office but was not included among the options. Infantino was appointed FIFA president, taking over from Sepp Blatter... Читать дальше...

The 32-year-old used a dinkedfinish to score against Girono in a 4-2 Copa del Rey win last month, after taking on penalty duties following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus last summer.Ramos defended his use of the technique pioneered by Czech player Antonin Panenka in the 1976 European Championship Final, saying he has never wanted to cause offence."When Cristiano was with us, we'd always practice them,” he said to El Hormiguero.“We never lost a game when he scored from the spot and now I've taken on the job taking penalties. Читать дальше...

The Colombia international, who was surprisingly linked with Arsenal and Tottenham over teh January transfer window, joined the German champions on a two-year loan deal in the summer of 2017.Bayern aren’t expected to take up their option to sign the attacking midfielder for around £41 million at the end of the season, and Wilson Rodriguez believes his son could benefit from following in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps.“He’s received many offers,” he told Bild.“Juventus? He’s very close to Cristiano Ronaldo. Читать дальше...

The League Two side had just set up a fifth-round clash with Premier League champions Manchester City, but for goalkeeper Joe Day there were more pressing matters at hand.The keeper had missed the first tie at the Riverside on January 26because his wife was expected to give birth to twins imminently.Another 10 days passed and the keeper decided to take to the pitch – only for the labour to begin while he was keeping a memorable clean sheet.Manager Michael Flynn told the BBCthat Day had turned his phone off in order to focus on the game ahead... Читать дальше...

Genoa have activated their obligation to buy Stefano Sturaro from Juventus for €16.5million less than two weeks after he joined on loan. Sturaro cut a season-long loan at Sporting CP short to join Genoa, where he made his first appearance as a professional, for the remainder of the campaign. After the contractual conditions set out in the initial agreement were reached, Genoa sealed the signing of the Italy international. Sturaro was an unused substitute in the 3-1 win over Empoli last week and the 1-1 draw against Sassuolo on Sunday. Читать дальше...

James Rodriguez's father Wilson has fuelled rumours linking the Colombia international with a move to Juventus. It was reported by Marca this week that Cristiano Ronaldo phoned James in an attempt to convince his former Real Madrid team-mate to join him at the Serie A champions in the off-season. James is in the second year of a loan spell at Bayern Munich and has only started six Bundesliga matches under Niko Kovac this term, leading to suggestions the club are unlikely to exercise their option to purchase him outright. Читать дальше...

Manchester City face Everton on Wednesday night knowing that sweet victory will take them above Liverpool on goal difference, if only briefly before the Reds catch up on matches in just over two-and-a-half weeks.As we roll into the final third of the season, the pressure is well and truly on – although a laid-back Pep is only thinking about sunshine and caffeine.“It takes a big mental effort to be consistent in every single competition… It demands a lot of stress," he admitted. “At the same time... Читать дальше...

The right-back joined Bournemouth during the January transfer window after making just four league appearances for the Reds this season.However, Klopp hasbeen forced to deploy midfielder James Milner on the right side of defence recently, with first-choice Trent Alexander-Arnold nursing a knee injury.Liverpool were held to draws in their last two games against Leicester City and West Ham, a slip that has allowed Manchester City to reduce the gapto three points – and former Premier League winner Sutton... Читать дальше...

The 31-year-old made a surprise switch from Italian side Sassuolo to the Camp Nou in January, after a career that has taken him through Germany, England, Italy and Spain.He signed for Spurs in July 2007 but struggled to make an impact, and departed White Hart Lane for Portsmouth in 2009 having failed to score in 24 appearances, followinga loan spell with Borussia Dortmund,The Ghana international weighed as much as 95kg during his time in north London, but admits it was down to an unprofessional lifestyle... Читать дальше...