Новости за 27.03.2019

Former Aston Villa and England forward Gabby Agbonlahor has announced his retirement at the age of 32.Agbonlahor has been a free agent since leaving Villa last summer, for whom he made 391 appearances and scored 86 times. He is Villas record Premier League scorer with 75 goals.Agbonlahor said in an Instagram post on Wednesday: If I would have been told at school I would play nearly 400 league games be the record premiership goal scorer for Aston Villa, captain the great club and represent England... Читать дальше...

A football team has secured their league title with the help of one of the most bizarre assists of the season.Dunston UTS required just one point against Guisborough Town to wrap up the Northern League Division One championship (the ninth tier of English football).And they were given a helping hand just minutes into the game after a pitch-length hoof bounced off the crossbar and into the path of a grateful Dunston player.Amazing .. pic.twitter.com/40S9KUKUqF Dunston UTS FC (@dunstonutsfc) March 26... Читать дальше...

Leigh Griffiths will this week begin a phased return to Celtic.The 28-year-old Hoops striker has been out since December with personal issues but will be working at the clubs Lennoxtown training complex, in conjunction with the clubs medical and sports science staff, with a view to returning to training with the first team in the future.Interim manager Neil Lennon told the clubs official website: We are really pleased that Leigh will be looking to get things going again at Lennoxtown and be making... Читать дальше...

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was left with mixed emotions following the international break as he prepares for Celtic on Sunday.First-team players Steven Davis, Kyle Lafferty, Glen Kamara, Eros Grezda, Lassana Coulibaly, Borna Barisic, and Alfredo Morelos all saw action at full international level with their respective countries, as did under-21 players Ross McCrorie, Robby McCrorie and Nikola Katic.Davis, who has yet to hit top form on his second spell at the Ibrox club on loan from Southampton,... Читать дальше...

Gordon Taylors reign as chairman of the Professional Footballers Association is to come to an end.The 74-year-old has been in charge of the trade union for 38 years but it was announced on Wednesday that he will leave following an independent review following criticism led by chairman Ben Purkiss.Here, Press Association Sport looks at the highs and lows of the PFA under Taylors stewardship.HIGHSGrowing the PFATaylor secured better deals for the PFA by landing more funding from the Premier League. Читать дальше...

The 25-year-old has enjoyed an impressive debut season in Serie A since arriving from Monaco last summer.His form under Walter Mazzarri has attracted attention from the two Premier League clubs, who have been knocking on the door for months, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.Both sides are looking to bulk up their midfield options after Spurs sold Mousa Dembele to China in January, while West Ham lost Jack Wilshere and Carlos Sanchez to injury for lengthy periods this season.Meite’s price tag is believed to be around £25 million... Читать дальше...

Luton, 1982/83"It's my most calamitous day at Manchester City," admitted ex-Sky Blues player Dennis Tueart, after seeing his team relegated to Division Two on the final day of the 1982/83 season following a 1-0 home defeat to Luton Town. "Maine Road was like a mausoleum, and the players were silent afterwards."City's loss was newly promoted Luton's gain. Before their dramatic showdown, the mathematics were simple: win or draw, and favourites City were safe.Lose to the visitors, and they'd go down while David Pleat's team would survive. Читать дальше...

The Belgium international has long been linked with a move to the La Liga giants and revealed earlier this year that he has already “made a decision” over his future.El Mundo Deportivo believe that Hazard is Los Merengues’ top target for the summer market, with coach Zinedine Zidane having expressly requested the Blues forward.This comes after a report from France Football earlier this week which said the Bernabeu side were preparing a world record €280m (around £238m) move for Mbappe.Spanish media... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich have announced the signing of France defender Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid for 80 million euros (68million).Hernandez, part of the French team who won the 2018 World Cup, will join Bayern on July 1 on a five-year contract. @LucasHernandez: "This is a really important day in my footballing career. #FCBayern is one of the best clubs in Europe and the world. Im proud to be able to fight for all possible titles in the future with Bayern." #packmas #MiaSanMia #ServusLucas pic.twitter.com/1zvZoV5zyD... Читать дальше...

Chelsea have reluctantly told Bayern Munich that they are willing to start negotiations for teenage star Callum Hudson-Odoi at around £43 million.The 18-year-old winger impressed in his first England start against Montenegro on Monday night, but his lack of playing time at Stamford Bridge has attracted attention from Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.Hudson-Odoi’s contract at Chelsea runs out in 2020, and there have been suggestions that Chelsea – who will face a transfer ban this summer ... Читать дальше...

Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, has revealed his intention to stand down from the role after 38 years.Given how long as has run the PFA, the departure of Taylor, who was named by FourFourTwo as one of the 100 most influential people in football in 2017, would always be a big moment – especially given the contentious nature of his final months in the job. PFA chairman Ben Purkiss has publicly criticised Taylor, and 200 footballers signed an open letter... Читать дальше...

Livingston boss Gary Holt has not given up on a top-six finish in the Ladbrokes Premiership.With three games remaining before the split, the West Lothian side are in eighth place, seven points behind sixth-placed Hibernian who visit on Friday night.While survival has been Holts priority for the Lions on their return to the top flightthis season he will not stop looking upwards.He said: It is still mathematically possible but it is going to be a big ask.But we have given ourselves a chance, we have a home game... Читать дальше...

Andrew Cole has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for galvanising Manchester United and backed him to be appointed permanent manager.Solskjaer has turned the club around since replacing Jose Mourinho on a caretaker basis in December until the end of this season.He has led the club to 10 wins from 13 Premier League games, losing just once and guiding them to fifth place in the table, only two points adrift of the final Champions League qualifying spot.He has also steered United into the Champions League quarter-finals... Читать дальше...

The two clubs are on the hunt for a new centre-back and the France international could be sacrificed by Barça as they plan a squad reshuffle in the off-season.El Mundo Deportivo believes both clubs are tracking the player, pointing out that Gunners director of football Raul Sanllehi played a big role in Umtiti’s move to Catalonia from Lyon in 2016.The 25-year-old missed five months of this season with a knee injury and could be let go by Barcelona, who are looking to raise funds in their pursuit... Читать дальше...

Another cracking competition up for grabs via Hyundai–a VIP travel package to the awayEuropa league match between Slavia PragueandChelsea onApril 11.We're offering two tickets to the lucky winner, plus flights, a hotel, food, drink and more.Also included are two tickets to the home leg fixture onApril 18.To be in with a chance, retweet this post,tell us your favourite ChelseaEuropean cup memory and why. Remember to use #ForTheFans in your reply!Full terms conditionsShort Terms ConditionsThis competition is open to England... Читать дальше...

Words: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Alex Hess, Amit KatwalaImportant note before we begin: We're not saying this lot couldn't play football. That they were rancid, useless, pathetic excuses for professional athletes. Well, maybe one or two – but often it's a case of bad timing.Maybe it's a decent player out of his depth, or perhaps a once fine player debilitated by age or injuries. For whatever reason, however, these players didn't show their best form in the Premier League. Sometimes they're actually top-quality... Читать дальше...

Marvin has been a professional footballer since April 2009, making over 250 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. --So, here we are again. It’s 2019, and yet another football match has been overshadowed by a vile act that has stained our game for the umpteenth time.I wonder if the dust has settled yet, and... Читать дальше...

Having been born in north London in 1992, I grew up during one of the most abject periods of Tottenham Hotspur’s history. Despite that, I’ve seen important goals, scrappy goals, cup-winning goal(s) but, if I’m honest, not many truly beautiful goals.I could probably pick any one of Gareth Bale’s from his final season at White Hart Lane; when everything the Welshman touched turned to gold. JermainDefoe, Dimitar Berbatov and Harry Kane have offered plenty between them, but this is the greatest I’ve seen in the flesh; my favourite. Читать дальше...

The 21-year-old has a deal until 2020 at Old Trafford and the Catalan club are eagerly keeping tabs on the progress of his contract situation. ESPN FC has reported that the Red Devils will not consider a sale of the England striker and have begun negotiations for an extension.A source at the club described as a “high-ranking executive” told the outlet that Barça’s interest is akin to wanting a date with Cindy Crawford or a supermodel– unlikely to happen.The Spanish club believe he fits the profile to replace the 32-year-old Suarez... Читать дальше...

The Gunners are looking to reduce their wage bill to help raise a budgetfor the transfer market.Aaron Ramsey is already a confirmed departure to Juventus on a free transfer at the end of the season and Petr Cech is set to retire.However, The Mirror believes that Ozil, who earns £350,000 a week, and Mkhitaryan, who’s on £180,000 a week, could be sacrificed to help boost clubfinances.The report says that the Gunners could begin the summer with a budget of £45 million if they failto qualify for the Champions League.However... Читать дальше...

Sergio Ramos has hit back at speculation that he makes the big decisions at the Santiago Bernabeu, after rumours that he plays a role in the hiring and firing of managers.Whispers of the captain’s control at Real Madrid resurfaced following the return of Zinedine Zidane earlier this month.But the Spanish centre-back has denied that he has that level of influence at the club, despite being pleased by Zidane’s hiring."Changes can bring about positive situations, we've had wonderful moments with Zizou... Читать дальше...

The Portuguese was sacked by Manchester United in December and is yet to take charge of a French club, having won league titles in Portugal, Italy, Spain and England.L’Equipe has reported that the 56-year-old’s next job is likely to be in Ligue 1 with either Lyon or Monaco, but not reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.Mourinho was heavily linked with a return to Real Madrid recently until Zinedine Zidane agreed to take on the Bernabeu job for a second time in the wake of Santiago Solari’s dismissal.Lyon... Читать дальше...

The 18-year-old has made 10 appearances for the Ligue 1 club this season and French media believe he has caught the Red Devils' attention.Le10Sport reports that the Old Trafford club have expressed interest in the centre-back and are moving to the front of the queue of suitors, with several big clubs across Europe said to be keen.However, the outlet says that United will need to present a bid of €30 million (around £25 million).Additionally, Saint-Etienne would demand that Saliba remains at the Stade... Читать дальше...

The international break is officially over, which means it's time to unfold that club shirt in the drawer and get back to business.Some clubs have particularly giant weekends ahead: Liverpool going toe-to-toe with Tottenham in a game that could define their season; Portsmouth and Sunderland scrapping it out in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley; Norwich visiting Middesbrough as they look to keep hold of top spot in the Championship.(Chris here knows the score.)Working next 3 days so getting prepped... Читать дальше...

The 18-year-old was the subject of a £35 million bid from Bayern Munich in January and the German outfit are preparing a second attempt to sign him this summer, with Manchester United also interested.The Times believes that Hudson-Odoi is determined to leave Stamford Bridge, but say he will not be let go even if he refuses to sign a new contract to extend his current deal, which expires next summer.Chelsea have tried to convince him to remain in west London with a five-year deal worth £80,000 per week, but hopes of him signing it appear futile.