Новости за 20.03.2019

Sophie Jones claims she is to retire after being found guilty by the Football Association of racially abusing Tottenhams Renee Hector.The forward, whose contract with Sheffield United was terminated by mutual consent as a consequence, was banned for five matches and fined 200.Hector had alleged she received some monkey noises from an opposition player during a Womens Championship fixture at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium in January, leading to the charge from the FA.Jones denied the claim and... Читать дальше...

15. Steve McClaren (2006-2007)Highlight: David Nugent scoring from 0 yards outLowlight: Wally with brollySecond-choice Steve’s sole qualifying campaign was the stuff of first-class nightmares. He wasn’t the only manager who couldn't get a tune out of England’s ‘golden generation’, but taking a squad that regularly starred Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard to third in their Euro 2008 qualifying group – level on points with Israel – was a dismal effort.His end game came with a 3-2 loss to Croatia at Wembley... Читать дальше...

Scotland open their European Championship qualifying campaign in Kazakhstan on Thursday.Here are the major talking points ahead of the encounter in the Astana Arena in the Kazakh capital.Where are we?Astana has been renamed (Leon Neal/PA)The countrys parliament voted to rename capital city Astana as Nursultan on the eve of the game, in tribute to long-serving president Nursultan Nazarbayev, who resigned on Tuesday after almost 30 years in power. The Kazakh national team also have a new leader in... Читать дальше...

Former Peterborough defender Josh Yorwerth has been banned for four years for missing an anti-doping test having taken cocaine.The 24-year-old was suspended at a Football Association hearing, after admitting to using the drug in an FA interview on October 12 last year.Joshua Yorwerth has been suspended from all football and football-related activity for a period of four years, which was effective from 3 October 2018 and will remain until 2 October 2022, read a statement from the FA.The former Peterborough... Читать дальше...

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has become the fifth injury withdrawal from Gareth Southgates England squad.The Three Lions kick-off their Euro 2020 qualification campaign at home to the Czech Republic on Friday, before heading to Montenegro for their second Group A match on Monday.Southgate initially named a 25-strong squad for the match, but injuries have taken their toll and Alexander-Arnold has become the latest to drop out.The right-back won't be involved in the #ThreeLions' two... Читать дальше...

Matt Polster admits he has no idea when he will be offered his next chance by Steven Gerrard after revealing he pulled the plug on his own Rangers debut.Gerrard handed the American midfielder a two-and-a-half-year deal in January after impressing the Gers boss during a trial stint alongside the Ibrox first-team on their winter training break to Tenerife.The former Chicago Fire player was then set to get his first run out in front of the Light Blues faithful when Gerrards men hosted Dundee last month... Читать дальше...

Marvin has been a professional footballer since April 2009, making over 300 appearances for the likes of Watford, Bolton, Burnley,Burton Albion and current club Northampton Town. Hehas played in England's top four divisions, won 14 caps for England's under-21s andturned out for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics.---On July 29, 2012, I walked out to a crowd of 85,000 at Wembley, in the starting line-up for Team GB at the Olympics. To date, it’s the pinnacle of my career.You could be forgiven for thinking... Читать дальше...

AnAustralianreferee wore a microphone for his final A-League match - and the highlights video makes for fascinating viewing.Jarred Gillett is set to officiate in the Championship next season and took charge of Melbourne Victory's win against Brisbane Roar on Saturdayin what was his last game in Australia's top flight.The 32-year-old was mic'd up for the occasion, and the A-League later released footage of the game from the referee's perspective.Gillett can be heard explaining his decisions to players from both teams... Читать дальше...

Former Argentina manager Cesar Luis Menotti believes Lionel Messi is “emotionally fatigued”.The Barcelona forward announced that he was taking a step back from the national team after their 4-3 defeat by France in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup.Messi didn't represent the Albiceleste for the remainder of the year, but he has now returned for this month’s friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco.Argentina are preparing for this summer’s Copa America in Brazil, where Messi will attempt to win his... Читать дальше...

Now,FFTdoesn't want to go all Yer Da' on things– we'd much prefer to celebrate the game than go all Against Modern Football on you.Butwe're not robots. Who can't help but quietly seethe– or not so, if most living rooms are to be heard– about the trivial issues that litter matches and post-match drawl? Robots, we say.Recently we asked the question on Twitter about what annoys you most about modern football... and we listened. Below are many of your (more reasonable) answers, plus dozens more that... Читать дальше...

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has revealed that he could return to his native France this summer.The former Arsenal frontman has only made six Premier League starts this season, and none since Gonzalo Higuain arrived at Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window.Despite impressing in the Europa League throughout the campaign – he has scored nine goals in nine appearances in the competition – Giroud has found playing time in the biggest matches hard to come by.And the 32-year-old admits that... Читать дальше...

Darren Ferguson has his eyes firmly set on taking Peterborough back into the Sky Bet Championship after agreeing a three-year deal to stay on as manager.Ferguson returned for a third spell in charge in January following the departure of Steve Evans and was initially set to stay until the end of the current campaign.Posh are currently in eighth place as they look to stay in the play-off mix, having lost their previous three League One matches.Ferguson last left London Road in February 2015, later taking over at Doncaster... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United have terminated the contract of Sophie Jones by mutual agreement after the forward was banned for five matches for racially abusing Tottenham defender Renee Hector.Hector alleged she received some monkey noises from an opposition player during a Womens Championship game at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium in January, leading to Jones being charged by the Football Association.Jones denied the claim and the Blades said in a statement she maintains her innocence, but an independent... Читать дальше...

Northern Ireland manager Michael ONeill has told his players this weeks Euro 2020 qualifiers against Estonia and Belarus are essential to their hopes of navigating a tough group.With Holland and Germany the other two nations in Group C, the games at Windsor Park on Thursday and Sunday are the most winnable of the eight fixtures facing Northern Ireland.Theyre essential, ONeill said. Theres no point saying otherwise. If we didnt get a result, yes you still have games to make up but if were realistic... Читать дальше...

Scotland are short of left-backs for their Euro 2020 qualifier in Kazakhstan after Kieran Tierney was ruled out through injury.Manager Alex McLeish was already without skipper Andy Robertson following the Liverpool players withdrawal due to dental surgery.Celtics Tierney was set to deputise for Robertson, but will now miss Thursdays match due to an apparent hip problem, the Scottish Football Association has announced.Tierney played through a niggle during Celtics win over Dundee on Sunday.Alex has... Читать дальше...

Macclesfield have avoided a winding-up order at the High Court in London.The League Two strugglers have settled some outstanding debts and agreed terms with another creditor. They have been given more time to settle their remaining bills.The club have experienced issues regarding the late payment of wages to some players in recent months.Despite their financial crisis, Sol Campbells side have continued to give themselves hope of avoiding relegation back to the National League.Saturdays 2-0 win at... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba hopes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is given the Manchester United managers job on a permanent basis.The former Red Devils striker has had a transformative effect on the mood and results at Old Trafford, leading United into the Champions League quarter-finals and to the verge of the top four in the Premier League.When Solskjaer was given the role following the departure of Jose Mourinho, it was widely assumed he was merely keeping the seat warm for a bigger managerial name, but his success has... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have received a boost in their attempts to sign Adrien Rabiot after the player’s mother and agent dismissed rumours that her son has agreed a deal with Barcelona.Rabiot hasn't played for PSG since December after being exiled from the first-team squad due to his refusal to sign a new contract at the Parc des Princes.That has paved the way for the midfielder’s exit this summer, and recent reports suggested that he had already reached an agreement to join Barcelona on a free transfer.But... Читать дальше...

Matt Doherty is targeting FA Cup glory as he aims to turn a good season into a great one on both the domestic and international fronts.The Republic of Ireland wing-back was a key member of the Wolves side which dumped Manchester United out of this years competition at the quarter-final stage last weekend.And as he prepares for Saturdays opening Euro 2020 qualifier in Gibraltar, he has already set his sights on a big day at Wembley.Why not relive last night's @EmiratesFACup triumph over @ManUtd? #WOLMUN... Читать дальше...

The list of footballers who scored on their international debuts and then failed to domuch more is uncomfortably long: Francis Jeffers, Rickie Lambert, David Nugent andKieran Richardson are all relatively recent victims of such a fate (and that’s just England).These, however,were the strikes that ushered ininternational stars of the future...Zinedine Zidane (France, 1994)In August 1994,France were 2-0 down to the Czech Republic in a friendly that was turning out to be rather forgettable. Good thing... Читать дальше...

At Christmas in 2001, Fernando Torres was asked to do a photoshoot in Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, two of the busiest squares in Madrid. He was 17 and had played for Atletico Madrid’s first team for about six months, which he felt was enough to merit the kind of fame that gets you surrounded by people in public.“Are you mad?” Torres asked when the press officer explained the request.“It’ll be fine,” came the reply. “No one knows who you are.”The press officer was right. Torres went to the popular squares... Читать дальше...

The international break doesn’t have to be such a bore, folks – not when there’s some boredom-bashing quizzing to be done.For something a little different we’re giving you a picture quiz today, asking you to name the national team from their badge.Some of them may be obscured if their logo has the country’s name in great big letters (here’s looking at you, [REDACTED]) but otherwise they’re present in full glory for you to ponder.No time limit on this one, just multiple choice answers and a final score to get. Читать дальше...

Tom Heaton is more interested in Jordan Pickfords outstanding international performances than his club troubles, although the Burnley goalkeepers determination to usurp him as England number one is clear.Having gone to Euro 2016 and established himself as part of the Three Lions squad, Heatons World Cup hopes were derailedat the start of the 2017-18 season by a nasty shoulder injury.The 32-year-old watched on as Burnley understudy Nick Pope broke into the England set-up and capped a fine season by heading to Russia... Читать дальше...

Wales manager Ryan Giggs wants to take the pressure off Gareth Bale heading into the 2020 European Championship campaign.Bale is just a few months short of his 30th birthday, but the Real Madrid striker remains Wales main man ahead of Sundays opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia in Cardiff.Wales record goalscorer completed his first 90 minutes of 2019 on Saturday and scored as Real beat Celta Vigo 2-0 in LaLiga.Vamos!!! +3 #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/WSVkZVKGnu Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) March 16... Читать дальше...

England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions can eclipse their achievements of 2018 by enjoying another stellar 12 months.After making it to the semi-finals of the World Cup and returning to beat Spain and Croatia to reach this summers inaugural Nations League finals, last year will go down as a memorable one for Gareth Southgates side.The squad are back together for the first time in 2019 and face the Czech Republic and Montenegro in a Euro 2020 qualification double-header.Back at their clubs... Читать дальше...