Новости за 16.04.2019

Jurgen Klopp laughed off Sergio Conceicaos suggestion that his Liverpool side can sometimes play like the best team in the world before the two resume battle on Wednesday night.Liverpool are aiming to dump Porto out of the Champions League for a second year running and go into the second leg of their quarter-final at the Estadio do Dragao leading 2-0 from last weeks first leg at Anfield.Porto boss Conceicao paid the Reds just about the ultimate compliment in the build-up to the match, saying this... Читать дальше...

It was the Portuguese who first came up with the term 'a geração de ouro' – the Golden Generation. Theirs was the one of Luis Figo, Rui Costa, Nuno Gomes et al – a set of exciting young players who miraculously came of age around the same time, forming a team fit to carry the dreams of a football-obsessed nation after years of underachievement.They won consecutive FIFA youth championships in the early ‘90s, but a decadeof disappointmentfollowed and the golden boys started to rust. The squad drifted... Читать дальше...

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says his side are ready to suffer in order to see off Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals.Spurs head to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday with a 1-0 first-leg lead, thanks to Son Heung-mins later winner, but City are still favourites to progress to the last four as their quadruple quest faces a pivotal moment.But by keeping clean sheet in their home leg, if Spurs can find the net in Manchester, it would need City needing three goals to progress. Etihad... Читать дальше...

Transfermarkthave produced a top 10 list for the most goals by midfieldersin Europe.It was topped by Sporting Lisbon's Bruno Fernandes, who last night broke Frank Lampard's goalscoring record for a midfielder in a single season – and is currently being linked with a summer switch to Manchester United.However,Celtic were the only club to have twoplayers on the list.James Forrest and Scott Sinclair made the cut with their impressive tallies of 17 goals apiece so far this season.Forrest outstrips Sinclair 11 to nine for league goals this term... Читать дальше...

West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass has been handed a one-match banafter an Independent Regulatory Commission found him guilty of misconduct towards UK Anti-Doping officials,the Football Association has announced.Scotland international Snodgrass was not scheduled to be tested nor did he refuse to take a test when officials visited West Hams training ground in February, Press Association Sport understands.The 31-year-old has also been fined30,000.A misconduct charge against Robert Snodgrass has been... Читать дальше...

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes is to miss the clubs next three matches after accepting a Football Association charge of violent conduct.Gomes was charged after an incident during the 2-0 defeat to Fulham on Saturday when he appeared to stamp on home forward Aleksandar Mitrovic.A statement on the FA website read: Andre Gomes will miss Evertons next three matches after accepting a charge of violent conduct.This followed an incident that was not seen by the match officials but caught on video during... Читать дальше...

Ryan Christie will undergo surgery this week after Celtic confirmed the Scotland midfielder suffered multiple facial fractures in his collision with Aberdeens Dom Ball.The 24-year-old was poleaxed by the Dons defender following a sickening clash of heads during Sundays William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final.Ball was shown a second yellow card by referee Craig Thomson after smashing into his opponents cheek. View this post on Instagram Rumour has it we won 3-0 Thank you so much to everyone for all... Читать дальше...

Since UEFA began tweaking Europe’s top club competition in the early ’90s, there’s only been one final that didn’t produce a goal. Thanks for that, Juventus and Milan (Manchester, 2003). Frankly, even Louis van Gaal brought more entertainment to Old Trafford than you did.Every other final since 1992/93 has produced at least one goal – and heroic goalscorer. Indeed, 12players have scored multiple Champions League final goals, including one player who’s scored four.You know exactly who that is (search your feelings... Читать дальше...

In an interview with Sport TV,Fernandes has spoken out about his future.Last June, the 24-year-old was among a number of players who terminated their contracts at Sporting after a group of fans attacked players at the training ground– but reversed his decision after the departure of controversial president Bruno de Carvalho.“Last yearafter the terminationI received approaches, mainly from England and also from Spain, but I didn't feel prepared to go,” Bruno Fernandes told Sport TV.“Not because of difficulty... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association in relation to its betting rules.The 44-year-old is alleged to have placed 140 bets on matches between 2015 and 2019.An FA statement read: Paul Scholes has been charged with misconduct in relation toThe FAs Betting Rules.It is alleged he placed 140 bets on football matches, contrary to FA Rule E8, between 17 August 2015 and 12 January 2019.He has until 26 April 2019 to respond to the charge.Scholes... Читать дальше...

Fabian Schar (Newcastle)There are two trains of thought with Newcastle United’s transfer business. The first is that the club is brilliant at spotting bargains. Their starting XI against Leicester on Friday evening contained seven players signed for less than £5m, an academy graduate and a loan signing. The cost in transfer fees of the 10 most-used players this season is just £38m.The second, more persuasive theory, is that Rafael Benitez is an excellent coach who excels in squeezing the most out... Читать дальше...

West Ham have a real chance of landing the 33-year-old, according to Sky Sports.The Bosnian striker has a year left on his currentcontract and is yet to renew with the Italian giants.Dzeko has scored 86 goals in 171 appearances over four years in Rome, although he has hit only eight in Serie A this season.West Ham manager Pellegrini has a special connection with Dzeko, after winning the Premier League with him at Manchester City in 2014.The 33-year-old would reportedly cost around £12 million, with potential competition from Inter Milan... Читать дальше...

The board of the Football Association of Ireland has indicated it will step down, Minister for Sport Shane Ross has told a parliamentary committee.The FAI has been in the eye of a political storm since it emerged that ex-chief executive John Delaney provided it with a bridging loan in April 2017 to prevent it exceeding its 1.5 million euro(1.3 million) bank overdraft.Delaney has insisted he acted in the best interests of the game when he loaned the organisation 100,000 euro (86,000).John Delaney... Читать дальше...

Defender Dejan Lovren and midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were both left out of Liverpools squad to face Porto after missing training on Tuesday.Centre-back Lovren was absent from the lunchtime session at Melwood because of illness whileOxlade-Chamberlain, who played for the under-23s at the weekend, was working on his individual fitness as he closes in on a return to action after a year out with a serious knee injury.Both remained on Merseyside when the 21-man travelling party boarded the flight... Читать дальше...

According to journalistEduardo Inda, Real Madrid asked the Anfield club under what conditions they would sell Mané–and the Reds responded by making it clear that they'd want Vinicius Junior going the other way.Mané has scored 18 goals and added oneassistin Liverpool's title-contending Premier League season so far.And with Real Madrid looking to revamp their attack, the Senegalese'sgoalscoring attributes are very attractive.But Liverpool have shocked Madrid by demanding a discussion about Brazilian Vinicius... Читать дальше...

Tottenham hold a 1-0 aggregate lead heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.Here, Press Association Sport looks at some talking points ahead of the game.Can City turn it around?The race continues pic.twitter.com/BiuCWa77Ui Kevin De Bruyne (@DeBruyneKev) April 14, 2019To keep their quadruple hopes alive City will need to change their approach from the conservative system they adopted in the first leg. Then Pep Guardiola... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola wants to hear a packed Etihad Stadium in full voice as Manchester City bid to turn around their Champions League quarter-final against Tottenham.City trail 1-0 on aggregate heading into Wednesdays second leg at Eastlands after suffering defeat in London last week.Guardiola would like fans to replicate the atmosphere from their raucous victory over Premier League title rivals Liverpool in January.Pep Guardiola knows the games against Tottenham are vital to his aims (Martin Rickett/PA)The Liverpool game would be enough for me... Читать дальше...

According to the Liverpool Echo, the Reds are now contemplating a bid for the German striker.Werner is regarded as one of Europe's top young strikers and several clubs are keepingtabs on him, including German giants Bayern Munich.But Liverpool are reportedly expecting to lose Daniel Sturridge and possiblyDavick Origi too, and the Reds will need to bolster their attack.RB Leipzigare all but resigned to losing their star striker who has 14 goals so far this season."It’s well known that we want to extend with him... Читать дальше...

Speaking on Alan Brazil's talkSPORT show, Saunders stirred the pot by claiming that Aubameyang's chase down on Ben Foster–which ended up in the net–was better than Mohamed Salah's long-range stunner against Chelsea.Aubameyang's bizarre finish took Arsenal back into the top four, whileSalah's corker helped keepLiverpool's title hopes alive.Saunders claimed that he enjoyed the Gabonese striker's effort more as a former striker, declaring that Aubameyang"made a goalout of absolutely nothing" and that... Читать дальше...

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is adamant that Philippe Coutinho will not be leaving the Nou Camp this summer despite rumoured interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.Coutinho joined Barca from Liverpool for 142million in January last year but the 26-year-old has not had the same kind of impact as he had during his time with the Reds, resulting in speculation of a move away.Bartomeu, however, has made it clear Coutinho is part of manager Ernesto Valverdes plans unless a club triggers the midfielders release clause... Читать дальше...

Celtics European Cup-winning captain Billy McNeill is to receive a prestigious award from Spanish club Athletic Bilbao in tribute to his faithful service to the Hoops.Athletics One Club Man Award was set up four years ago with the aim of honouring players whose career with one team represents the values of commitment, loyalty, responsibility, sportsmanship and respect, which embody the Basque sides own identity.Now 79, McNeill nicknamed Cesar by his team-mates spent his entire career with the Hoops... Читать дальше...

Newcastle are desperateto keep ex-Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez at the helm again next season, by which time they could be under new ownership.The Spaniard is willing to signbut wants assurances from the club first, according to ChronicleLive.Benitez has received lucrative offers from China and the Middle East, but would like to keep managing at the top level of European football.Newcastle all but secured their Premier League status with a 1-0 win over Leicester last weekend.As a result, Benitez is... Читать дальше...

West Brom caretaker manager Jimmy Shan will remain in charge until the end of the season.The 40-year-old has overseen four wins in six games since the Baggies sacked Darren Moore last month.While there was never an official approach, Albion wanted Preston boss Alex Neil but the Scot signed a new three-year deal at Deepdale on Sunday.Shan said: Im happy that we can now move forward with clear planning and direction for the remainder of the season.It wont change the work ethic and application of the... Читать дальше...

Liverpool have pledged to ban any fan found to have thrown a flare into the away end during Sundays 2-0 victory against Chelsea.The club have also condemned an offensive chant sung by their fans about the Stamford Bridge side.Merseyside Police are investigating the flare incident, which resulted in a nine-year-old boy receiving medical treatment.Liverpool Football Club would like to thank the players, staff, officials and supporters of Chelsea for their compassionate marking of the Hillsborough anniversary during our fixture at the weekend... Читать дальше...

Kostas Manolas is ready for a new challenge and Manchester United could activate his £31 million release clause this summer.According to Leggo, Manolas is looking to leave Roma after fiveyears at the club.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may let Marcos Rojo go this summer and the future of Eric Bailly is uncertain, but the Norwegian needs to remedy a longstanding issue at Old Trafford.United are on the hunt for proven quality in central defence and Manolas, 27,is just that.The Greeceinternational helped Roma... Читать дальше...