Новости за 05.03.2019

Celtic have fed off the extra backing they have received from a fan base mobilised by their anger over Brendan Rodgers departure, according to assistant manager John Kennedy.The Scottish champions emerged unscathed from a tumultuous few days following Rodgers exit to Leicester.While fans have vented their anger towards their departed manager, fans favourite Neil Lennon returned to lead Celtic to two victories in Edinburgh against Hearts and Hibernian.Kennedy told the Celtic View: What Ive noticed... Читать дальше...

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Alexis Sanchez faces up to six weeks out with a knee injury, Manchester Unitedcaretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.The 30-year-old’s Old Trafford career hit its latest roadblock as he was forced off early in the second half of Saturday’s 3-2 Premier League win against Southampton.Chile physio Pedro Onate said forward Sanchez would be “unavailable to play for between six and eight weeks”.Paul PogbaAlexis SanchezAnthony MartialJesse LingardJuan MataAnder HerreraNemanja MaticMatteo DarmianPhil... Читать дальше...

The Brazilian winger kicked off his senior career with hometown team Sao Paulo, making more than 100 appearances and scoring in their 2012 Copa Sudamericana Final success over Tigre, before European interest in his services cranked up.Manchester United and Inter Milan were both strongly linked with a move for the midfielder, but a last-gasp approach from PSG persuaded Lucas to join the cash-rich French club, where he went on to lift four Ligue 1 titles and seven domestic cups.He admits, though, that... Читать дальше...

Wales are expected to finally discover the venue of their Euro 2020 qualifier in Croatia by the end of the week.The Croatian Football Federation announced in the first week of February that the June 8 qualifier would be played at Osijek’s Stadion Gradski.But concerns over the suitability of the venue prompted UEFA to arrange a site visit of the 18,856-capacity stadium.“We can confirm that the site visit took place last week in Osijek,” a UEFA spokesman told Press Association Sport.“The decision is... Читать дальше...

“A great attack wins you games, a great defence wins you titles.” That was the mantra of Alex Ferguson, a man who, let’s be honest, knows a thing or two about winning major trophies.It’s a theory that was surely in Jurgen Klopp’s thinking when he dropped £75 million to take this month’s cover star to Liverpool last January, and the signs are that it was money well spent.Virgil van Dijk has brought solidity to the Reds’ previously porous backline, and if they do go the distance and finally win the Premier League... Читать дальше...

Former Norway striker Solskjaer, who as a United player lifted six Premier League titles and scored the winner in the 1999 Champions League Final, has proved an unlikely hit since returningas the club’s interim manager in December 2018.The Red Devils were in 6th place, 11 points adrift of Champions League qualification, when Jose Mourinho was sacked after a 3-1 defeat to arch rivals Liverpool at Anfield.However, Solskjaer has revitalised the squad and won 13 of his opening 16 games in charge, propelling... Читать дальше...

The former striker kicked off his career at Carrow Road after leaving school in 1985.Although he initially failed to break into the Canaries’ first team before moving to Cambridge, Dublin returned to retire with the East Anglia outfit almost 20 years later, after scoring 111 Premier League goals and winning four England caps.While his first Norwich spell may not have had many highlights on the pitch, the 49-year-old does at least have an excellent anecdote from his time off it, recalling the days when he lived with future Snatch... Читать дальше...

Cardiff defender Sol Bamba has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering knee ligament damage.Bamba suffered the injury during the 2-0 Premier League defeat at Wolves on Saturday and will undergo surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament.“Unfortunately our biggest fears have been confirmed regarding the injury Sol suffered at Wolves on Saturday,” Cardiff manager Neil Warnock told the official club website.“Scans have shown that Sol has ruptured his ACL; he will have an operation... Читать дальше...

In the race for acceptance, referees start 10 yards behind the start line. These are sport’s pantomime villains. Listen to the reaction when an official awards a perfectly correct free-kick decision that the home supporters don’t agree with: boos, hisses and jeers. As Professional Game Match Officials Ltd chief Mike Riley says: "By definition, you make a decision and one team is happy, the other team isn't, and so are their supporters.”They can’t win.But even considering referees' entrenched role as football’s bad guys... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez were among 10 first-team absentees as Manchester United travelled to Paris St Germain looking to upset the odds on Wednesday night.Already faced with a mountain to climb after losing the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash, Pogba misses the return fixture at the Parc des Princes because of his late dismissal at Old Trafford three weeks ago.Sanchez, meanwhile, was forced off midway through Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Southampton and was seen limping away... Читать дальше...

Former Brazil international Dida believes compatriots Ederson and Alisson Becker are at the forefront of modern-day goalkeeping.The pair have played a key role in the Premier League title race so far, keeping a combined 31 clean sheets as Manchester City and Liverpool battle it out at the top of the table.Alisson leads the way with 17, having not conceded a league goal in 388 minutes – 478 if the goalless Champions League draw with Bayern Munich is factored in– and has kept the most clean sheets... Читать дальше...

Tottenham go into their Champions League last-16second leg against Borussia Dortmund with a 3-0 lead, following an impressive first leg display that served to prove Jan Vertonghen is basically Roberto Carlos in disguise.Having established themselves as a mainstay of European competition in recent years, over 50 Spurs players have netted in Europe since 1999.We've put together all 51 men who've scored for Tottenham in the Champions League and Europa League – including qualification rounds – over the last 20 years. Читать дальше...

Just for a minute, try to forget Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham. Some pranksters have also claimed that there are14 other clubsin the Premier League too.In fact, there's so muchtalent outside of the top six that the likes of *deep breath* Nathan Ake, Ben Chilwell, Matt Doherty, Ryan Fraser, Andre Gomes, Tom Heaton, James Maddison, Joao Moutinho, Roberto Pereyra, Jordan Pickford, Gylfi Sigurdsson, James Tarkowski and Callum Wilson missed out on these rankings...15. Salomon Rondon (Newcastle)Age... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayManchester United are preparing to fight PSG for Jadon Sancho, which could lead to the Borussia Dortmund winger becoming the first £100 million English footballer, the Daily Telegraph claims. The 18-year-old is the top summer forward target for both clubs after impressing following his £8 million move to Dortmund in August 2017, and the Bundesliga leaders know interest from both clubs will drive his price higher, the paper says.pic.twitter.com/0HsMvfzWTA— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) February 22... Читать дальше...

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called on the Football Association and Premier League to help English clubs be stronger in the Champions League.Pochettino is furious that his side have had less time to prepare for both legs of their Champions League last-16 tie than their opponents Borussia Dortmund.Spurs played Leicester on the Sunday before the Wednesday of their first leg, with Dortmund playing 24 hours earlier. And ahead of this Tuesday’s second leg in Germany the Bundesliga leaders... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari insists he is not fazed by the latest speculation linking Jose Mourinho with his job, describing the club as having “more suitors than Julia Roberts”.Mourinho, sacked by Manchester United in December, has been linked with a return to the club he managed between 2010 and 2013.The pressure has increased on Solari ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League clash at home to Ajax after back-to-back defeats by Barcelona.Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari says he is not fussed... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder hit out at the hostility in modern football after a goalless Steel City derby was overshadowed by coins being thrown at Blades defender Jack O’Connell.O’Connell appeared to be hit by objects thrown from a section of the home crowd as he went to take a throw-in during the early stages at Hillsborough.The incident marred a game of few chances, with Wednesday’s Sam Hutchinson shooting straight at Dean Henderson midway through the second half from the contest’s clearest... Читать дальше...

Oscar’s first-half winner sealed Leganes a 1-0 home win against LaLiga rivals Levante at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.Former Real Madrid midfielder Oscar, 20, struck the game’s only goal to lift former Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino’s side up three places to 11th in the table after one defeat in their last six league matches.Levante have lost four of their last six and remain 15th, seven points above the relegation zone.Oscar, who had struck the crossbar direct from a free-kick in the opening exchanges... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United lost ground in the Sky Bet Championship promotion race as they were held to a goalless draw by Sheffield Wednesday in the Steel City derby at Hillsborough.After wins on Saturday for leaders Norwich and second-placed Leeds, the Blades missed the chance to return to the top two although Wednesday were good value for a point.The home side came into the contest on the back of a seven-match unbeaten run in the league which had banished talk of a relegation battle and set-up a possible... Читать дальше...