Новости за 17.03.2019

Manchester United are reportedly keen to sign Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele this summer, but they will face fierce competition for the midfielder’s signature.According to Calciomercato, United are strong admirers of the Frenchman, who is perhaps the standout talent in a gifted young Lyon side.Ndombele has made 37 appearances for les Gones this term, helping them into the top three in Ligue 1 and the knockout stage of the Champions League.The box-to-box midfielder caught the eye of English audiences when... Читать дальше...

Everton attacker Richarlison has revealed that he almost quit football to focus on selling ice creams and growing coffee as a youngster.The Brazilian is the Toffees’ joint-top scorer this season with 12 goals following a £35m move from Watford last summer.His exploits early on in 2018/19 earned him a maiden international appearance for his country last August, capping a remarkable rise for a player who was still plying his trade in Brazilian domestic football this time two years ago.Richarlison hasn’t always had it easy... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has claimed that Jadon Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund because he “didn’t want the challenge” of trying to break into the Manchester City first team.Sancho rejected a professional contract at the Eithad Stadium and instead joined Dortmund for around £8m in August 2017.After making 12 first-team appearances last season, the 18-year-old has been one of Europe’s breakout stars in 2018/19, scoring eight goals and setting up another 12 as Dortmund challenge for the Bundesliga title.Gareth... Читать дальше...

Odsonne Edouards dramatic stoppage-time winner at Dundee took Celtic 10 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership.The visitors had much the better of the goalless first half and continued to swarm around the Taysiders goal after the break but thesecond-bottom side were holding them at bay.But deep into six minutes of added time Edouard converted a James Forrest cut-back to secure a 1-0 win and spark wild scenes of delight from those in green and white.The champions remain undefeated... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp has committed his future to Liverpool after Franz Beckenbauer admitted he would love to see the German in charge of Bayern Munich.Klopp’s side knocked Bayern out of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, a result which increased the pressure on Niko Kovac.And although Klopp spoke of his admiration for Beckenbauer, who made 567 appearances for Bayern and later managed the club, he insisted that he will not be departing Anfield any time soon.“There is... Читать дальше...

Billy McNeills family have moved to clear up rumours over the health of the former Celtic captain and manager.The 79-year-old Lisbon Lions skipper is in hospital and his children have been upset by speculation.In a statement on the Celtic website, they said: Further to speculation circulating on social media we would like to confirm the following.As is widely known, our father, Billy, has been battling dementia for some time. He is currently in hospital receiving treatment for an illness.However... Читать дальше...

Wayne Rooney scored the first hat-trick of his MLS career as DC United defeated nine-man Real Salt Lake 5-0.The former Everton, Manchester United and England striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 34th minute and found the net again before the break.Real Salt Lake were reduced to 10 men before the break when Jefferson Savarino was shown a red card for a high kick into Luciano Acostas face while reaching for the ball.Post-match reaction from @WayneRooney after a 5-0 victory over @realsaltlake. Читать дальше...