Новости за 26.03.2019

James McClean has told any other Irish player tempted to follow Declan Rice into the England squad to sod off and play for someone else.Derry-born McClean played under-21 football for Northern Ireland but opted to represent the Republic at senior level, where he played alongside Rice until the West Ham midfielder switched allegiance.Asked about Rice in an interview with Irish broadcaster RTE, McClean said: He said he was a proud Irishman. Then he said he was a proud Englishman.If hes both good luck to him but I dont buy it. Читать дальше...

The 42-year-old, who is now head coach of the England women’s team, wants to see the core of the squad bulked up with two defenders, two midfielders and a forward.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced the sacked Jose Mourinho as manager of the Red Devils in December on a caretaker basis, but the Norwegian’s future in the role remains unclear.However, Neville has pointed his former team-mate towards a quintet of stars across Europe who he believes would help boost United’s Premier League title credentials."Gareth... Читать дальше...

Boss Tommy Wright believes St Johnstone need to win their Ladbrokes Premiership game against St Mirren on Wednesday night to retain chances of atop-six finish.The Perth outfit have garnered one point from the last 24 and sit in ninth place, seven points behind sixth-place Hibernian.The rearranged match against the Paisley side the original fixture was called off because of weather is their game in hand and with only four fixtures to go before the split, Wright claims victory against the bottom... Читать дальше...

TheBlaugranawere linked with the Frenchman last summer, only for Griezmann to turn down their advances and reveal that he was staying in Madrid on live television.Griezmann's contract situation is changing this summer, however, and his release clause will drop from€200m to€120m– a much more attractive price for potential suitors.It was rumoured that Barça would return for Griezmann this summer after another terrific campaign for Atletico, and the player's representatives are believed to have nudged... Читать дальше...

Boss Oran Kearney is looking for international inspiration from Duckens Nazon as St Mirren resume their fight for Ladbrokes Premiership survival.The 24-year-old striker, on loan from Sint-Truiden in Belgium, scored a terrific goal for Haiti in their 2-1 CONCACAF Nations League qualifying win against Cuba on Sunday.The victory clinched qualification toLeague A and entry to the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.Ahead of the rearranged Ladbrokes Premiership game against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday... Читать дальше...

Irish eyes aren't really smiling right now, after watching their nation win only two of its last 12 matches and draw approximately 347 games 0-0.But rejoice! For everyone*'s favourite gruffalo Mick McCarthy is back in the hot seat and absolutely loving life. "It was a horrible game. I’ve not enjoyed one single minute of it," he tooted after masterminding a 1-0 win over Gibraltar in his first game since returning.Keep on keeping on, Big Mick.Ireland face Georgia on Tuesday night in their second Euro 2020 qualifier... Читать дальше...

Barcelona icon Carles Puyol has revealed who he thinks is the planet's finest central defender– and it's not Virgil van Dijk.Once considered one of the best himself, the ex-Barça man has thrown his weight behind his old team-mate and good pal,Gerard Pique.Speaking to Marcaat an event, he explained his decision:Matthijs de Ligt is emerging and Virgil van Dijk has exploded. Who is the best central defender in the world?"Gerard Pique, without a doubt."What about between Ramos and Pique?"Gerard Pique."Is Pique a better centre-back than you?"Yes... Читать дальше...

Disclaimer: This list only features wide attackers or second strikers, so the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane and Luis Suarez aren’t eligible. The world’s best strikers are covered here.10. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)How great it is to see a fit and firing Reus again. The German endured a torrid 2017/18 as he came back from another injury, this time a cruciate ligament rupture, but has arguably shown the best form of his career for BVB this term.Only two players in the Bundesliga have scored more than his 15... Читать дальше...

25. Benito Carbone vs Newcastle (1997/98)Carbone had a touch of evangelism to him. He arrived at Sheffield Wednesday at a time when foreign players were still scarcein English football and that isolation framed his excellence. Helpfully, he looked like the imagined caricature of a foreign player, but the Italian also oozed technical class - and never more so thanin August 1997 when, before flick-flacks andrabonas, a bicycle kick was the height of footballing sophistication.24. Frank Lampard vs Everton... Читать дальше...

As players increasingly break through and peak at a younger age, the current Young Player of the Year criteria aren’t fit for purpose.So rather than being aged 23 or under at the start of the season – meaning a 24-year-old Bernardo Silva is eligible for the prize this year – who deserves to be on a shortlist of those who were 21 or under before August 1, 2018?Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)Age: 20Alexander-Arnold hasn’t been as effective this season as in the second half of 2017/18, but that was inevitable. Читать дальше...

North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal could fight for the signature of Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, according toThe Sun.Mauricio Pochettino is a fan of his fellow Argentine, who has starred in the Dutch side's progression to the Champions League quarter-finals.Tagliafico has scored three goals in Europe's premier competition this term, while his three assists in the Eredivisie have helped Ajax remain in touch with league leaders PSV.The former Independiente defender has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona in recent weeks... Читать дальше...

England are two games into qualifying for next year’s Euro 2020, and it’s fair to say things are going pretty well. Two handsome victories– a5-0 victory over the Czech Republic and a 5-1 win over Montenegro– leaves the Three Lions sitting pretty in Group A.But what have we learned over the past few days? Here's five FourFourTwo takeaways...Getting younger all the timeEngland’s starting XI against the Czech Republic had an average age of 25, while the line-up against Montenegro came in at 24. The... Читать дальше...

Nemanja Matic has urged Manchester United to appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their permanent manager.Solskjaer has won 14 of his 19 games in charge of the Red Devils since replacing Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in December.United have rejoined the top-four battle under the Norwegian and progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but the club are yet to make a decision on who will occupy the Old Trafford hot seat next season.And Matic, whose own form has drastically improved since the change of manager... Читать дальше...

“It’s disgusting that UEFA puts so much effort in negotiating its multi-million deals and is doing little to target racism specifically. Taunting of black players will continue to rise unless something is done.”Not Monday night, but 17 years ago from MEP Claude Moraes. The same conversation; the same widespread derision. The familiar weak conclusion: condemn, fine, get on with it.The year is 2002 and PSV Eindhoven have faced up to a £13,000 wrist-slap for their fans' racist abuse of Arsenal forward Thierry Henry. Читать дальше...

Liverpool reserve Alberto Moreno has emerged as a shock transfer target forBarcelona, according toSport.The former Sevilla left-back has made onlytwo Premier League starts this season, with Andrew Robertson now firmly established as Jurgen Klopp's first choicein his position.Moreno's contract at Anfield is set to expire this summer and he has long been linked with a return to his native Spain.Lazio have also been weighing up a move forthe 26-year-old in recent weeks, but the latest reports suggest... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid are prepared to make PSG forward Kylian Mbappe the most expensive player of all time, according toFrance Football.Zinedine Zidane returned as Madrid manager earlier this month and has been handed a sizeable war chest to overhaul his squad at the Bernabeu.Los Blancoshave been linked with a host of players in recent weeks, including Liverpool's Sadio Mane,butFrance Footballclaim that Mbappe is Zidane's number one target.The World Cup winner moved to PSG from Monaco for £166m in 2017, and... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayYannick Carrasco wants to return to Europe and Arsenal would be interested in signing the Belgium winger, the Daily Mirror reports. The 25-year-old left Atletico Madrid for Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang last February.Manchester United will offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a permanent deal this week, according to the Daily Mail. The Norwegian has won 14 of his 19 games in charge since taking over on a caretaker basis.Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (John Walton/PA)In other Old Trafford news... Читать дальше...

England’s 5-1 thumping of Montenegro last night puts the Three Lionson course for a comfortable route to next year’s European Championship, with two wins and 10 goals in their first two group games.But qualifiers against relative minnows haven't always been so simple.Over the past 17 years, England have played competitive matches – in major tournaments, qualifying and the Nations League – against 50 different countries.How’s your memory of the England games that matter? We're only including the most recent result against any given side ... Читать дальше...

Former Leeds and Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell cannot choose between his former clubs in the Sky Bet Championships race for automatic promotion.The Blades leapfrogged Leeds into second place with victory at Elland Road before the international break and hold a one-point advantage over their Yorkshire rivals with eight games to go.Norwich have a four-point lead at the top, but Blackwell, currently assistant manager at Cardiff, does not think the title chase is a foregone conclusion either.It... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have joined the race to sign Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera, according to theDaily Mail.The former Athletic Club midfielder is out of contract this summer and is yet to sign an extension at Old Trafford.PSG have been heavily linked with the two-time Spain international, who has made 186 appearances for United since joining the club in 2014.But Arsenal are keen to keep Herrera in the Premier League and could beat Thomas Tuchel's team to his signature.Unai Emery is looking to bolster... Читать дальше...

The battle for automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship will resume with added intensity after the international break.Norwich, Sheffield United and Leeds appear to be in a three-horse race for a top-two finish with eight games remaining.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at each sides chances.NorwichDaniel Farke has galvanised Norwich (Joe Giddens/PA)FormNorwich have dropped only nine points from 13 games since the turn of the year. Nine wins, three draws and just one defeat have lifted them four points clear at the top. Читать дальше...

UEFA is set to launch an investigation after Montenegrin fans racially abused Englands players on a night that left manager Gareth Southgate disgusted.Monday was always likely to be a difficult evening for the Three Lions, whose players were made aware of what could lie in store in Podgorica by the management team in the build-up.Southgate said there had been no evidence of any racism on the eve of the game, but sadly that changed in Mondays Euro 2020 qualifier at the Gradski Stadion.Englands Raheem... Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling has called for Montenegro to be hit with a stadium ban after England players were subjected to racist abuse on Monday night.The Three Lions won 5-1 in Podgoricas Gradski Stadion to continue their fine start to Euro 2020 qualification.Sterling scored the last of the five goals and celebrated by pulling his ears out in front of the home fans, with a missile thrown from the stands in response.Best way to silence the haters (and yeah I mean racists) #2019 #getsomeeducation pic.twitter.com/ohhkOJtdey... Читать дальше...

Manchester City will take on West Ham, Newcastle and Wolves for the Premier League Asia Trophy in China this summer.Part of Citys Asia tour will see them play a semi-final against one of their Premier League rivals in Nanjing on July 17,before either the final or a third-place play-off in Shanghai three days later.Omar Berrada, Manchester Citys chief operating officer, said: We are delighted to return to China and take part in the Premier League Asia Trophy.China is a special place for City its... Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling has called on stadiums bans to be doled out as punishment for any acts of racism.The 24-year-old pulled his ears in a gesture to the Montenegro supporters who had racially abused Englands black players during the 5-1 Euro 2020 qualifying win in Podgorica.There were suggestions of some issues early in the game but it was clear in the closing stages as monkey chants were aimed at Danny Rose following a late tackle which earned him a yellow card.Best way to silence the haters (and yeah... Читать дальше...