Новости за 11.02.2019

Thomas Tuchel knows Paris Saint-Germain will face a Manchester United side revitalised under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the last 16 of the Champions League. After qualifying top of a group that also included Liverpool and Napoli, the Ligue 1 champions were dealt a tough hand in the first knockout stage when drawn against United, albeit much has changed since the teams were paired together at the end of last year. Jose Mourinho was in charge of the Red Devils at that time, but the Portuguese was sacked... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain have players capable of stopping Paul Pogba in Tuesday's Champions League clash, Julian Draxler insists. The Ligue 1 leaders head to Old Trafford for the first leg of their last-16 tie against a United team who have shown resurgent form under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Saturday's 3-0 defeat of Fulham was their 10th win in 11 games in all competitions since Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho in December. Pogba has been instrumental in their improved run, his... Читать дальше...

Aaron Ramsey has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Juventus at the end of the season. The Wales international will end his long association with Arsenal after agreeing terms on a four-year deal which will reportedly pay him £400,000 per week. Ramsey's deal at Emirates Stadium expires in June and he had already confirmed his intention to leave after negotiations over a new deal were ended by the club. The 28-year-old joined the Gunners from Cardiff City 11 years ago, going on to win the FA... Читать дальше...

Thomas Tuchel insists Kylian Mbappe cannot be expected to fill the roles of Neymar and Edinson Cavani when Paris Saint-Germain face Manchester United. The Ligue 1 leaders visit Old Trafford on Tuesday for the first leg of the much-anticipated Champions League last-16 tie, but will do so without Neymar and Cavani, who are sidelined with respective foot and hip injuries. France star Mbappe is therefore likely to be PSG's main hope of ensuring they leave England with at least an away goal to take... Читать дальше...

Mircea Lucescu has left his role as head coach of Turkey. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) confirmed on Monday that the 73-year-old has had his contract terminated by mutual consent. "Turkey will always have a special place in my heart," Lucescu said in a statement. Senol Gunes, who led Turkey to third place at the 2002 World Cup, has been tipped as the favourite to take charge. Lucescu replaced Fatih Terim in August 2017 on an initial two-year deal, but he failed to seal qualification for the 2018 World Cup... Читать дальше...

The Scotland captain earned the praise after providing an assist for Georginio Wijnaldum during his side’s 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Saturday.It was the 24-year-old’s sixth league assist of the season and earned him a comparison with the three-time Premier League winner.“I just love watching this kid play,” Crooks wrote forBBC Sport.“Apart from anything else, he has nerves of steel. The ball he played for Georginio Wijnaldum to score was just wonderful and the side-foot volley when... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard has played down speculation linking him with a return to Chelsea, insisting he is only focused on Derby County despite being viewed as a candidate to replace Maurizio Sarri. The Blues were thumped 6-0 at Manchester City on Sunday, with a third successive Premier League loss on the road seeing them slip down to sixth in the table. For Sarri, it was the heaviest defeat of his coaching career and raised questions over his future. Even the Italian seemed unsure in his post-match press conference, admitting his job is always at risk.

FIFA has welcomed the news that Hakeem al-Araibi is to be released from prison in Thailand and allowed to return home to Australia. Al-Araibi's lawyer confirmed to SBS News on Monday that his client is to be freed by Thai authorities, having been detained since last November on an Interpol notice issued at the request of Bahrain. The 25-year-old fled his homeland in 2014 before being granted permanent residence in Australia, where he is on the books of semi-professional club Pascoe Vale. The pro-democracy... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to entertain questions over his long-term ambitions at Manchester United on the eve of what could prove to be a defining period of his tenure. Solskjaer has led United to 10 victories in 11 unbeaten matches under his management since succeeding Jose Mourinho until the end of this season. Paris Saint-Germain visit Old Trafford in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, with a trip to Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup and a Premier League home match versus... Читать дальше...

Daniele De Rossi has called on Roma fans to repair their "fractured" relationship with Aleksandar Kolarov ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Porto. Kolarov was heavily criticised after his performance in the 7-1 Coppa Italia defeat at the hands of Fiorentina last month, with offensive graffiti written near his house in the aftermath to the game. Having been jeered during the 1-1 home draw against AC Milan four days after the Fiorentina game, the former Lazio player bowed to the travelling... Читать дальше...

New Oldham Athletic manager Paul Scholes did not think he would turn to coaching at the end of his playing career, according to former Manchester United team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Scholes was confirmed as the new boss of the League Two side on Monday in what is his first full-time managerial post. The United great won 20 major trophies in a glittering playing career, but has spent much of his time since retiring in 2013 as a television pundit, while he has also been part of the 'Class of 92'... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has warned his old side that they face an attacking force "who cannot be stopped" in Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes charge of his first Champions League match since taking over as caretaker manager against the Ligue 1 champions at Old Trafford on Tuesday. PSG have been dealt a series of injury blows in the build-up to the last-16 tie, with Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Thomas Meunier to miss the first leg and Marco Verratti short of full fitness. Читать дальше...

The 21-year-old has found the net nine times in the Premier League this season, six of which have come since caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December.Rashford has already made more than 150 appearances for United despite his tender age and former England striker Lineker described criticism of his finishing as “nonsense”.“The great, young players are always the key,” he told TalkSport.“Marcus is a fabulous young talent. I love the way he plays.“I have never understood... Читать дальше...

Anthony Martial wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to remain as Manchester United manager and is enjoying the caretaker boss' "different intentions" when compared to predecessor Jose Mourinho. Martial scored a superb solo goal in United's 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday – a result that lifted them into the top four of the Premier League for the first time since the opening day of the season. Ten wins from 11 unbeaten games under Solskjaer have restored a feel-good factor at Old Trafford and that is something... Читать дальше...

Paul Scholes will utilise his contacts at Manchester United and beyond in order to make a success of his management role at Oldham Athletic. The United legend, who spent his entire playing career at Old Trafford, was presented at Boundary Park on Monday as he took on the top job at the club he supported as a child. Oldham, once members of the Premier League, now ply their trade in League Two and Scholes said he will tap into the relationships he established in a glittering playing career to help boost their fortunes. Читать дальше...

Marcelo has revealed his admiration for Juventus but is unaware how the rumours of a move to the Italian team came about. The Serie A champions have been strongly linked with the defender, who could team up again with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bianconeri. Once a certain starter for Madrid, Marcelo has seemingly fallen out of favour this season, starting just 11 LaLiga games as Santiago Solari has instead opted for Sergio Reguilon at left-back. While fondly recalling... Читать дальше...

The Italian’s position is under scrutiny after a chastening 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, the Blues' heaviest losssince 1991.However, Stamford Bridge favourite Lampard talked down the suggestion that he could be heading back to the club he represented as a player for 13 years.“Bookmakers are not always right for starters, so I wouldn’t get excited about that,” he said during Monday’s press conference.“Chelsea are certainly a club I respect and have a manager I respect.“My job is here and I’m working very hard. Читать дальше...

Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma)Many Roma fans were angered by the club’s decision to sell Radja Nainggolan to Inter last summer, but the deal is looking more and more disastrous for the Nerazzurri with each passing week. Not only has Nainggolan only played 10 Serie A games and looked a shadow of his former self in most of those, but Zaniolo – a makeweight in the deal taking the Belgian to San Siro – has been a revelation in the Italian capital.Strong, quick and technically gifted, the 19-year-old’s driving... Читать дальше...

Emiliano Sala's death was caused by injuries to his head and trunk, it has been confirmed. Argentine striker Sala was on board a Piper Malibu aircraft that disappeared over the English Channel last month on its way from Nantes to Cardiff, after the 28-year-old had become the Premier League club's record signing. Last week, a body was recovered from the wreckage of the plane and subsequently identified as that of Sala. Pilot David Ibbotson, the only other person on board, is yet to be found. During... Читать дальше...

The two teams face off in the first leg of their last 16 clash on Tuesday night before the return leg takes place in the French capital on 6 March.United go into the game in sensational form, with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer racking up 10 wins in 11 games since replacing Jose Mourinho on a caretaker basis in December.Buffon believes that the turnaround in fortunes for the Red Devils will make the tie a lot closer than was initially expected, with PSG having recently suffered their first league defeat... Читать дальше...

Ashley Young has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United, the Premier League club has confirmed. The deal will see the 33-year-old – signed from Aston Villa in June 2011 - remain at Old Trafford until the end of the 2019-20 season. Young initially arrived at the club as a winger, but has since developed into a versatile full-back, utilised on both sides of United’s defence. The England international has won five trophies in his time with the Red Devils, including the Premier... Читать дальше...

The Paraguay international broke the Magpies’ transfer record with a £20 million move from Atlanta United on deadline day.Almiron, who is set to make his Newcastle debut in Monday’s Premier League trip to Wolves, admitted that the Spaniard was a big selling point for the Tynesiders with other suitors lurking."I think that the interest from Newcastle was the firmest interest, and their position was the most concrete position I was aware of,” he told Sky Sports.“As soon as you realise Rafa Benitez... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich have announced a strategic partnership with the Korean Football Association (KFA), the German club's second collaboration with a governing body in Asia. As part of the agreement, the Bundesliga champions will help develop both players and coaches in South Korea, as well as playing friendly games between youth teams and holding training camps.  Having already entered into a similar link-up with the Japanese Football Association in May last year, chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is delighted... Читать дальше...

After being appointed by Oldham Athletic, Paul Scholes becomes the latest former Manchester United star to have played under Alex Ferguson and gone on to become a manager. Their record is mixed but the strong start made by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since taking temporary charge at Old Trafford shows why Ferguson's old pupils continue to be in such strong demand. Unlike former England team-mates Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, Scholes has opted for a low-key start to life as a manager by taking charge of his boyhood club. Читать дальше...

Neymar is "technically above everybody" at Paris Saint-Germain according to Nene, who feels his fellow Brazilian can still achieve all his ambitions in Paris. PSG travel to Manchester United for Tuesday's mouth-watering Champions League last-16 clash with their superstar forward sidelined due to a metatarsal injury. Fellow attacker Edinson Cavani faces tests on a hip problem sustained during Saturday's Ligue 1 win over Bordeaux and Nene, who played for PSG between 2010 and 2013, feels such losses will be felt by head coach Thomas Tuchel. Читать дальше...