Новости за 25.06.2019

Cameroon launched the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a routine 2-0 Group F victory over Guinea-Bissau.Yaya Banana andStephane Bahoken were on target for theIndomitable Lions at theIsmailia Stadium in Egypt.Christian Bassogog should have put Clarence Seedorfs Cameroon ahead just past the half-hour mark whenKarl Toko Ekambi burst down the left and his cutback found Bassogogbut he shanked his effort horribly over with goalkeeper Jonas Mendes out of position having attempted to close... Читать дальше...

Derek McInnes has found a replacement for Max Lowe after securing NAC Breda defender Greg Leigh on a year-long loan.Derby defender Lowe was a major hit for the Dons last season but has returned to the Rams, forcing Pittodrie boss McInnes to look elsewhere to fill his left-back slot.He hopes he has now found the solution in the shape of former Manchester City trainee Leigh after striking a deal that could be made permanent in 12 months time.McInnes told the Aberdeen website: Weve been aware of Greg... Читать дальше...

Sheffield Uniteds long-awaited return to the Premier League means the Carlos Tevez saga can finally be laid to rest, according to Blades captain Billy Sharp.Twelve years have passed since the South Yorkshire club were relegated from the top flight following a 2-1 home defeat to Wigan.Meanwhile, West Ham had beaten champions Manchester United 1-0 and Tevezs goal at Old Trafford saved the Hammers from the drop and sent Neil Warnocks team down on goal difference.The Blades were furious that the Argentinian... Читать дальше...

A flurry of transfer activity at Stoke saw five new signings announced by the Sky Bet Championship side on Tuesday.The Potters, under boss Nathan Jones, confirmed the acquisitions of a quintet of players including former Manchester United youngster Nick Powell.Powell moves to Stoke after his deal with Wigan expired and is joined by fellow free transfer signings Lee Gregory, Adam Davies and Jordan Cousins.Stoke also confirmed the 2million signing of centre-back Liam Lindsay from Barnsley as Jones... Читать дальше...

Birthday boy Scott Brown believes Celtics pre-season work will ensure they are celebrating once the new season gets under way.The Parkhead skipper marked turning 34 with a gruelling double session amid soaring temperatures in Austria.It was a tough start to the Hoops 10-day tour of central Europe but Brown says the tough training now will help ensure Neil Lennons team are on top form in time for their opening Champions League qualifier against Sarajevo next month.Brown whose side play their opening... Читать дальше...

Paul Heckingbottom believes Hibernian have made a statement of intent with the signing of Forest Green striker Christian Doidge.The Leith outfit have agreed an undisclosed fee for the 26-year-old who struck 66 goals in 122 games for the Sky Bet League Two outfit.Heckingbottoms team of scouts spent months tracking the Welshman and the Easter Road boss is delighted to have beaten off a host of rival suitors to secure his signature on a three-year deal.We think Christians signing is a real statement... Читать дальше...

Liverpool are close to concluding a deal for Zwolle defenderSepp van den Berg, according tothe Daily Telegraph.The Reds will announce their first signing of the summer this week after winning the race for the 17-year-old.Bayern Munich and Ajax were both vying for the youngster's signature, but Liverpool have convinced him that they represent the best option.The centre-back made 15 Eredivisie appearances last term after making his league debut for the club in March 2018.And with just a year left on his contract at Zwolle... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard expects Scott Arfield and Nikola Katic to hit the ground running when the pair finally touch down to rejoin their Rangers team-mates.Defender Katic is due to link up with Gerrards side at their pre-season base in Portugal this week following Croatias exit from the European Under-21 Championships.Midfielder Arfield also has commitments skippering Canada at the Gold Cup, where his side face Haiti in Saturdays quarter-final showdown.But there will be no settling in period once the 30-year-old does clock on... Читать дальше...

Vincent Kompany has promised to be as driven as Pep Guardiola as he embarks on a career in management at Anderlecht.The former Manchester City captain also believes that the role of player-manager will come naturally to him as he aims to revive the Belgian clubs fortunes.Kompany, 33, left City last month to answer a plea for help at his boyhood club, who endured a dismal 2018-19 campaign to miss out on European qualification for the first time in 56 years.Vincent Kompany waved goodbye to Manchester... Читать дальше...

Demi Stokes feels Thursdays Womens World Cup quarter-final with Norway coming as soon as it does helps England refocus after their crazy match against Cameroon. The Lionesses face the Norwegians in Le Havre for a place in the semi-finals, four days on from beating Cameroon 3-0 in an ill-tempered last-16 contest in Valenciennes. Cameroon twice looked as if they may not continue playing as they complained about VAR decisions during a game that also saw Nikita Parris take an elbow to the face, Steph... Читать дальше...

Derby are hoping for a swift conclusion to discussions after granting Chelsea permission to speak to their manager Frank Lampard.Lampard, the Blues record goalscorer following a glittering playing career with the Premier League giants, has been strongly linked with the vacant job at Stamford Bridge since Maurizio Sarri left his role as boss on June 16 to take over at Italian champions Juventus.Chelsea have been allowed to talk to the 41-year-old, who impressed during his first season in management... Читать дальше...

Tottenham are prepared to sell Kieran Trippier to Serie A this summer, reportthe Daily Mirror.Juventus and Napoli are both chasing the right-back, who endured a difficult season in 2018/19 after starring at last summer's World Cup.Spurs are prepared to move the defender on as Mauricio Pochettino looks to generate funds that can be reinvested in the squad.The north London club value Trippier at around £25m, with Napoli currently leading the race having already opened talks with Tottenham.Juventus... Читать дальше...

Axel Tuanzebe is seeking assurances from Manchester United over his role at the club, according toThe Sun.The full-back has spent the last 18 months on loan at Aston Villa, with whom he won promotion to the Premier League last season.Villa are thought to be interested in retaining his services for the upcoming campaign, but Tuanzebe wants to fight for a place in United's first-team squad.The 21-year-old will hold discussions with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before deciding his next move.The United boss... Читать дальше...

The rise of catch-up TV means watching adverts is actually quite rare these days. The ones you do have to sit through are a chore, and when online you're only furiously watching the first five seconds before it'll let you skip anything.But it didn't always used to be this way; far from it.Football– Nike in particular– have led the waywhen it comes toTV advertising, to the point where we genuinelylook forwardto watching their latest goggle-box offerings. It's been this way for over two decades now... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard has been given permission to speak to Chelsea about their managerial vacancy.Here, Press Association Sport looks back at the former Blues midfielders career with the club and his record since becoming a manager.Lampard at ChelseaLampard is a much-loved former Chelsea player (Peter Byrne/PA)Seasons: 2001-02 to 2013-14Appearances: 648Goals: 211Honours: Premier League: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10FA Cup: 2006-07, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12League Cup: 2004-05, 2006-07Champions League: 2011-12Europa League... Читать дальше...

Samuel Kalu has been declared fit for Nigerias Africa Cup of Nations clash with Guinea on Wednesday.The striker was rushed to hospital after collapsing during training last Friday amid fears of a heart problem but he was subsequently diagnosed with dehydration.Kalu missed Nigerias opening victory over Burundi as a precaution but could play a part against Guinea.CoachGernot Rohr said on dailypost.ng: Samuel Kalu had an MRI and he is declared 100 per cent fit and will be available for the game.Rohr... Читать дальше...

Chelsea have been given permission to speak to Derby boss Frank Lampard about their vacant managerial post.Lampard enjoyed a highly-successful 13-year spell as a player at Stamford Bridge, becoming the clubs record goalscorer and winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League.The 41-year-old began his managerial career in impressive fashion, guiding Derby to the Championship play-off final in his first season at the helm.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look back at some of the... Читать дальше...

Derby have given Chelsea permission to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at Stamford Bridge.The 41-year-old, the Blues record goalscorer, has been strongly linked with the job since Maurizio Sarri left the role to join Italian champions Juventus this month.With Lampard possibly on his way back to London, Derby may be looking for a new manager. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the potential candidates.Danny CowleyDanny Cowley won the League Two title... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are still hopeful of beating Manchester City to the signing of Harry Maguire, reportThe Sun.The local rivals are both desperate to land the Leicester defender, who is valued at £80m by his current employers.Maguire would prefer to join Pep Guardiola's side because he believes he would have a greater chance of winning trophies at the Etihad Stadium.However, City are unwilling to meet Leicester's asking price and areinstead offering around £60m.United are prepared to pay more than that for the England international... Читать дальше...

Would you go back to a long-lost love if you knew it would end in tears? If you're Frank Lampard, the answer is a clear yes: as he returns to Chelsea for another impassioned fling with the club he loves, the only price to be paid is the near-guarantee that it will have an unhappy conclusion.If that sounds rash, it's also strangely common. For all we're told that football is a hard-nosed and unsentimental business, the fact is that even the most hardened veterans find themselves drawn irrevocably... Читать дальше...

Ross County co-manager Steven Ferguson is looking forward to seeing Josh Mullin take on the top-flight after earning a new one-year contract extension.The 26-year-old attacker is preparing for his first taste of Ladbrokes Premiership action.Mullin was a key member of Ferguson and Stuart Kettlewells side as they claimed the Championship crown last term and was named in the second tiers team of the year.Now his reward for those displays is another 12 months added to his current deal, tying him to Dingwall... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard has moved a step closer to being appointed Chelsea manager after he was granted permission to hold talks by current club Derby.The 41-year-old has been the heavy favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge following the departure of Maurizio Sarri to Serie A champions Juventus on June 16.Former midfielder Lampard scored a club-record 211 goals and won 11 major trophies with the Blues during a glittering playing career.Lampard scored more than 200 goals for Chelsea (John Walton/PA)Derby... Читать дальше...

What value can you put on good, old-fashioned, god-given talent? It’s priceless, surely? You can’t put a number on something as pure as that.WRONG. If modern football has taught us anything, it’s that everything has a price. We can put a number on anything.A mother’s love? A baby’s smile? The smell after it rains? The freedom to live your life as you want and be who you want to be? FourFourTwo can put that on our Monzo.That’s why – using Transfermarkt’s valuations based on a top secret algorithm ... Читать дальше...

Egypt coach Javier Aguirre is looking for improvement from his players when the hosts resume their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against DR Congo on Wednesday.Egypt, who are bidding for a record-extending eighth title, won by a single goal against Zimbabwe in their Group A opener in front of 70,000 people.Defender Ahmed Hegazi is fit to play after picking up a head injury, and Aguirre said on cafonline.com: DR Congo could have done more in their first game, same for us against Zimbabwe.I hope we... Читать дальше...

Newcastle have begun drawing up a shortlist as they look for a replacement for manager Rafael Benitez after finally having to turn to plan B.Press Association Sport understands owner Mike Ashley and managing director Lee Charnley are assessing the field having expressly declined to consider alternatives while they tried to thrash out a way forward with the 59-year-old.A series of names have already been linked with the vacancy, although sources close to Jose Mourinho have distanced the former Chelsea... Читать дальше...