Новости за 15.02.2019

Tanguy Ndombele "can be a new Paul Pogba" according to Lyon coach Bruno Genesio, who is unsurprised that the France midfielder has been linked with Juventus. Ndombele has thrived since arriving at Lyon – initially on loan – in 2017 and has impressed in the Champions League as well as Ligue 1 this term. The 22-year-old received his first call up for Les Bleus in October and Genesio believes Ndombele has every chance of replicating his compatriot Pogba in going on to star at Juve should a move to Turin materialise. Читать дальше...

The Goodison Park outfit resisted bids from the French champions last month, to the Senegal international’s disappointment.But Gueye has left the door open for a future move to the Parisian side, having impressed for the Toffees since joining from Aston Villa in the summer of 2016.“It is a dream that sadly did not come true,” the 29-year-old told L’Equipe.“Every player works to join the best teams, to play in such matches in the Champions League.“But I was honoured that PSG were interested in me. Читать дальше...

More than three million Venezuelans have fled the country in recent years due to an economic crisis, food and medicine shortages, rising unemployment and violent crime.Colombia was the main destination for Venezuelan immigrants in 2018, with UN figures estimating that around one million people headed across the western border last year.Independiente Santa Fe, based in the Colombian capital of Bogota, have now launched a campaign to welcome Venezuelans into their next home game free of charge. The club wrote on Twitter... Читать дальше...

The 29-year-old moved to the Spanish capital from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2013 but is yet to pick up the language.Toshack, who spent much of his management career overseas including spells in Spain with Real Sociedad, Real Madrid, Deportivo and Real Murcia, underlined the importance of making the effort to learn Spanish.“If you move to a team abroad, you should learn the language out of respect for the fans,” Toshack told Onda Cero.“Bale needs to make an effort and if he does that will help him. Читать дальше...

The 24-year-old joined the Rossoneri on loan with the option to buy last summer, but he endured a difficult start to life in Serie A as he struggled to adapt to Italian football.Gattuso publicly criticised Bakayoko’s "defects"after a 3-2 defeat to Napoli in Milan’s opening game of the season, but he has since become one of the club’s standout performers and formed a strong bond with the former Italy international.“The first weeks didn’t go so well,” Bakayoko said to Bros. Stories.“Everyone welcomed me well... Читать дальше...

Manuel Neuer has returned to the Bayern Munich team after missing three matches with a thumb injury. Bayern captain Neuer replaces Sven Ulreich in goal for Friday's Bundesliga game away to Augsburg. Neuer declared himself fit for the game after playing a full part in training and he has been brought back into the side by coach Niko Kovac. The Germany goalkeeper is therefore expected to also be fit for Tuesday's last-16 Champions League tie away to Liverpool. TEAM NEWS  Manu is back! #packmas #FCAFCB pic.twitter.com/NQo9ZgkNVc ... Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and others were able to meet Alex Ferguson's standards at Manchester United because of iconic youth coach Eric Harrison, according to their fellow 'Class of '92' graduate Chris Casper. Harrison passed away on Wednesday at the age of 81 and the world of football was swift to pay tribute to the man who helped forge one of the greatest dynasties the sport has seen in Britain. As well as Giggs, Scholes and Beckham, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt all... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde has scoffed at the suggestion Barcelona should be afraid they could be caught by Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. Madrid moved second in the table behind Barca, albeit still six points back, with a derby defeat of their city rivals Atletico Madrid last weekend. Barca's successive draws in the league have opened the door to Madrid, with Valverde's men having seemingly been on track to comfortably defend the title. Madrid have cranked up the mind games with two more Clasico... Читать дальше...

The Football Association (FA) has confirmed Wilfried Zaha has lost his appeal against a suspension and will be banned for Crystal Palace's FA Cup trip to Doncaster Rovers. Zaha appealed against an additional one-game ban after he was sent off for sarcastically applauding referee Andre Marriner in last month's 1-1 Premier League draw at Southampton. The forward was able to play for Palace in their draw against West Ham last time out, a game in which he scored, while he awaited a decision. But it... Читать дальше...

Gianfranco Zola insists teenage winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is not short of first-team opportunities at Chelsea. Bayern Munich embarked upon a lengthy pursuit of the 18-year-old during the January transfer window and chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has pledged to renew the club's interest at the end of the season. Hudson-Odoi was reportedly set on a move to Bayern, seemingly placing an immediacy on the importance of him enjoying minutes for Maurizio Sarri's side. But he was not in the matchday squad... Читать дальше...

Chelsea and Malmo have been charged by UEFA for incidents during Thursday's Europa League last-32 first leg in Sweden. Maurizio Sarri's side are facing disciplinary proceedings for the throwing of objects and field invasion by supporters, after a small number of fans encroached onto the pitch, one of whom approached Eden Hazard for his shirt after the final whistle. Malmo have been charged with throwing objects and setting off fireworks. The case will be dealt with by UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body on March 28. Читать дальше...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been analysing accounts of Goliath’s defeat at the hands of David in the Valley of Elah, and has insisted that the favourite in the encounter would have won easily had he taken his chances.City travel to Newport County in the FA Cup on Saturday, in a clash that has been dubbed a ‘David v Goliath’ encounter, and Guardiola has no problems with that tag.Pointing out the gulf of class between Goliath and David, Guardiola guided the assembled press corps through... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done "quite remarkable" work at Manchester United since taking charge, according to Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola. United won 10 and drew one of their first 11 games under the caretaker manager before Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat at home to Paris Saint-Germain. Their improved form since the departure of Jose Mourinho in December has seen United overhaul Chelsea and Arsenal in the table and move into fourth place on 51 points. They also claimed a 3-1 FA Cup... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde feels his contract extension with Barcelona is proof the club are willing to give him additional responsibility. Valverde won a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double in his first season in charge at Camp Nou after joining from Athletic Bilbao. But, with his initial two-year deal due to expire at the end of the season, it had been unclear whether or not Valverde would be staying for the 2019-2020 campaign. There have also been reports Valverde and the Barca board do not see eye to eye on transfers... Читать дальше...

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels there is a chance for fringe players to step up after injuries to Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard, with Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes likely to get opportunities. United lost 2-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg at home to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, with Martial and Lingard subsequently ruled out for at least two weeks with injuries they sustained in the match. Their absences mean there are two places up for grabs in... Читать дальше...

When the Premier League launched in 1992, it wasn’t just the introduction of Sky TV’s new monopoly on live fixtures that transformed the way football was consumed at home.Sky’s bid for the league’s television package was done in agreement with the BBC, which would have first choice on all highlights of matches not being shown live on the subscription-only service.After four years without top division league football rights, the BBC could bring Match of the Day back to Saturday nights.This, in part... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City's FA Cup defeat to Wigan Athletic last season serves as a warning ahead of Saturday's fifth-round trip to Newport County. City won the Premier League and EFL Cup last term but missed out on a shot at an unprecedented domestic treble when Fabian Delph was sent off and Will Grigg scored the only goal at the DW Stadium. Wigan were on their way to promotion from League One at that stage, while their round-five foes this time around are languishing 15th in League Two. Читать дальше...

Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard are facing two to three weeks out due to injury, Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed. The forwards each suffered injuries in the first half of the 2-0 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Solskjaer believes both could be out for the rest of February, meaning they will miss Monday's FA Cup clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and the meeting with Premier League leaders Liverpool next Sunday. Читать дальше...

The Bundesliga leaders face an uphill battle to reach the quarter-finals after second-half goals from Son Heung-min, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente in the last-16 first-leg clash at Wembley.Several players are said to have had haircuts in the team hotel after the final training session and team meeting,resulting in questions being raised about the focus of the squad.Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke assured that the hairdresser’s visit was an unrelated matter, but revealed thatpre-match activities... Читать дальше...

Suso has been linked with a return to the Premier League and Gennaro Gattuso feels he deserves a contract extension at AC Milan. Former Liverpool midfielder Suso, who is said to have a €40million release clause in his deal at San Siro, is reportedly a target for Tottenham and Arsenal. The 25-year-old has been a key part of Gattuso's squad this season, featuring in all but one of their 23 Serie A matches and contributing five goals and eight assists. Suso is under contract at Milan until June 2022... Читать дальше...

The former Blues midfielder was speaking after Arsenal suffered a shock 1-0 Europa League away defeat to BATE Borisov, while Chelsea recovered from their 6-0 Premier League capitulationagainst Manchester City by beating Malmo 2-1 in Sweden.The two clubs brought in new managers last summer, Maurizio Sarri and Unai Emery respectively, and both have come in for criticism this season.However, Cole insists that Stamford Bridge boss Sarri is always going to face more scrutiny as he is expected to deliver... Читать дальше...

Thomas Tuchel has escaped with a suspended two-match ban after he was sent off during Paris Saint-Germain's Coupe de France win over Villefranche. The Ligue 1 champions were taken to extra time by their third-tier opponents in Lyon, eventually prevailing 3-0 thanks to goals from Julian Draxler, Moussa Diaby and Edinson Cavani. Tuchel's frustration during the contest spilled over and he was dismissed from the touchline after extended protests to the fourth official over a foul on midfielder Leandro Paredes. Читать дальше...

10. The anti-Ryanair protesterForget the carefree black cat that recently interrupted Everton’s match against Wolves. The man who handcuffed himself to the goalposts carrying a laminated mask of Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary’s face remains Goodison Park’s most bizarre pitch invasion.In 2012, John Foley disrupted Everton’s then-goalless draw against Manchester City for five minutes in a protest against his daughter’s apparent unfair dismissal from the budget airline. Foley, who had previously pulled... Читать дальше...

Newport County FA Cup hero Padraig Amond will enjoy an unlikely reunion when Premier League champions Manchester City visit Rodney Parade in a David-versus-Goliath last-16 clash on Saturday. Amond's sweetly struck goal against Middlesbrough to help set up the money-spinning tie followed a coolly dispatched penalty as County saw off Leicester City in round three. The 30-year-old Irish forward has 18 goals in all competitions this season – making him Newport's main threat as they chase an upset he... Читать дальше...

It’s the oldest football club competition in the world, and its early history was dominated by some teams who are sadly no longer with us – Wanderers, Old Etonians and Royal Engineers all taking home the trophy multiple times before the turn of the 20th century.But how many of the current crop of existing professional clubs have had reason for an open-top bus parade more than once?Sure, some managers may now treat winning the cup as a fallback option if it all starts going wrong in the league (Arsene Wenger and Antonio Conte... Читать дальше...