Новости за 05.07.2019

Rangers have loaned defender Ross McCrorie to SkyBet League One side Portsmouth for the season.The 21-year-old, who made 30 appearances for the Gers in Steven Gerrards first season in charge at Ibrox, including seven in the Europa League, has been allowed to join Pompey.The move represents Rangers academy graduate McCrories third loan spell out of the club after previously playing for Ayr and Dumbarton.Describing McCrories qualities, assistant manager Joe Gallen told the Portsmouth website: Hes a strong tackler... Читать дальше...

Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf insists neither he nor his players are feeling the pressure of defending their Africa Cup of Nations title.A second-placed finish behind Ghana, as a result of scoring fewer goals, has set up a last-16 meeting with Group B runners-up Nigeria.But with progress to the knockout stage the starting point for Cameroons defence to get serious Seedorf shrugged off the expectation.Pressure is second skin for me and I am happy to be leading Cameroon to defend their title and its an honour playing Nigeria at Afcon... Читать дальше...

Jason Kerr has been appointed the new St Johnstone captain.The 22-year-old centre-back has been a first-team regular since he returned from a loan spell at Queen of the South 18 months ago.The Scotland Under-21 international succeeds his former defensive partner Joe Shaughnessy who left the club at the end of his contract this summer.Kerr told the clubs official website: I will lead by example on the pitch.I feel like I always do that so nothing will change. I wont really change either, it is just... Читать дальше...

Coach Javier Aguirre claims Mohamed Salah is a certainty to win the Ballon dOr if Egypt triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations.The 27-year-old capped a remarkable first two years with Liverpool by lifting the Champions League last month and Aguirre believes victory for the host nation will secure the forwards place among the worlds greats.I see him so far struggling and struggling hard to win the Ballon dOr. Why not? He is a Champions League winner with Liverpool, he told Cadena Sur.If he can lead Egypt to the African Cup of Nations... Читать дальше...

Norwich have announced the signing of goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann on a season-long loan from Schalke.The 30-year-old becomes the Canaries third summer signing following Swiss striker Josip Drmic and winger Patrick Roberts, on loan from Manchester City.Im really glad and proud to sign here, Fahrmann said on the Norwich website. To be a part of the Premier League, I think its a wonderful thing for all, not only for me, but also for the fans and supporters of Norwich City.Schalke confirmed they had extended... Читать дальше...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the 2023 Womens World Cup from 24 teams to 32.Australia, Brazil and Japan are among 10 countries that have expressed an interest in staging what would be the ninth edition of the Womens World Cup, with a decision on the host expected in March 2020.Speaking to reporters in Lyon ahead of the last two games at France 2019, the head of world footballs governing body said: I want to expand the tournament to 32 teams.FIFA President Infantino hails France 2019... Читать дальше...

England forward Toni Duggan has left Barcelona after two seasons with the club.The 27-year-old, currently preparing for a third-place play-off at the Womens World Cup in France, scored 29 goals in 72 matches for the Spanish club, winning the Copa de la Reina and the Copa Catalunya Femenina.It was a dream come true to wear the famous colours of FC Barcelona, said Duggan, who started her career at Everton before moving to Manchester City.After two fantastic years, it is the right time to say goodbye to my FC Barcelona family. Читать дальше...

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is determined to leave the club this summer, according to his agent Mino Raiola.Raiola claims he is already in the process of trying to move on the France international, who has been linked with Real Madrid and a return to former side Juventus, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aware of the players intention to depart.Everyone within the club from the manager to the owner knows Pauls wishes, he told The Times. Everyone knows the willingness of Paul to move on. Читать дальше...

Rangers midfielder Ross McCrorie will join Portsmouth on a loan deal until the end of the season, PA understands.The 21-year-old, who can also play centre-back, flew down to Fratton Park on Friday for talks with Pompey manager Kenny Jackett.The deal includes an option for the English League One side to buy the player.However, it is understood Rangers still believe he has a future at Ibrox. McCrorie made his first-team debut under former Gers boss Pedro Caixinha two years ago and made 30 appearances... Читать дальше...

United States forward Alex Morgan has defended her tea-drinking celebration in the World Cup semi-final win over England and said there was a double standard in the treatment of women players.A glancing header from the Orlando Pride striker proved decisive in a 2-1 win for the holders, with the Lionesses having a second-half goal disallowed for offside and then also missing a penalty.Morgan celebrated her goal by sticking out her little finger and pretending to sip tea, which some felt was done to... Читать дальше...

Subscribe onSpotify here now,on Acast hereoron iTunes hereFFT editor in chief James Brown is joined by writer and Arsenal blogger Tim Stillman and Bolton’s number one media player Chris Flanagan.They cover this week’s major talking points from the world of football including the England women’s semi-final against the USA, the continuing saga of VAR and Frank Lampard’s appointment as Chelsea manager.They examine what Arsenal need to do to achieve success, James shares some of his pre-match superstitions... Читать дальше...

Summer signing Sepp Van Den Berg will meet some of his new Liverpool team-mates at the weekend when the first tranche of first-team players return for pre-season training.The 17-year-old centre-back arrived late last month in a 1.5million deal and is viewed as a player who can be developed into a contender for the main squad fairly quickly after already making 23 senior appearances for Dutch side PEC Zwolle.It is why he has been included in the preliminary group which will return to Melwood on Saturday... Читать дальше...

The Netherlands international was introduced to the Camp Nou support on Friday, more than six months after agreeing to leave Amsterdam in a €75 million deal.De Jong’s former club bid a fond farewell to the midfielder by purchasing pages in Mundo Deportivo and Sport with the message: “Barcelona, enjoy the future, like we do.”Bon día... #ForTheFuture pic.twitter.com/w3xrzvO4EM— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 5, 2019The advert added in Catalan: “Good luck Frenkie.”The 22-year-old played a major role in Ajax’s... Читать дальше...

It may be nothing more than harmless transfer tattle, but nevertheless, Manchester United have been linked with Atletico Madrid central midfielder Saul Niguez as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba.It makes sense on a lot of levels: aged 24, the Spain international has long been considered one of the brightest players in Europe and would fit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s transfer strategy of recruiting younger players who have the ability to make an immediate impact.But United could also capitalise on a weak spot of Atletico Madrid’s ... Читать дальше...

The Nigeria international, who joined Arsenal as a schoolboy, lauded the Spaniard and fellow academy graduate Jack Wilshere as his “biggest influences” during his time at the club.Arteta, who is now a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, had previously training with the Gunners' under-21s after injury and helped to guide the now-23-year-old Iwobi.“I’ve always like to laugh and joke but back then I maybe took it a bit too far,” the Nigeria internationaltoldFFTin our August 2019 issue, out... Читать дальше...

The France international is wanted by the Spanish and Italian giants this summer but United insist he isn’t for sale.ESPN FC sources believe that United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is including Pogba in his pre-season plans after the 26-year-old was given extra time off following his international exertions last month.The Red Devils fly to Australia on Sunday to begin a tour schedule that will also take the squad to Singapore, China, Norway and Cardiff before the start of the 2019/20 campaign.Pogba... Читать дальше...

The Serbian midfielder wants to hold talks with Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to understand his future role at the club, according to ESPN FC sources.The outlet believes that Inter are willing to offer £10 million plus Radja Nainggolan for the 30-year-old, who United are considering replacing with Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff.Matic is said to be eager to discuss the interest from Italy with Solskjaer ahead of United’s pre-season tour of Oceania and Asia, which begins when the squad... Читать дальше...

England manager Phil Neville has backed the idea of letting the Premier League run the Womens Super League, instead of the Football Association.The national governing body launched the WSL in 2011 and has run it ever since, adding a second division, now known as the Championship, in 2014.But there have been growing calls over the last year for the FA to step aside and let someone with more experience of running a professional league take over, and this week it was confirmed that the Premier League is exploring how it might step into the breach.

Karen Carney is heading into retirement feeling content there is nothing more she could have given during her glittering career.The 31-year-old England midfielder announced on Friday that she will retire following Saturdays World Cup third place play-off against Sweden in Nice, in which she is set to win a 144th cap.Carney, who is at her fourth World Cup and represented Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, is second on Englands all-time appearances list and has scored 32 international goals.Karen... Читать дальше...

The Brazil international was asked about speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League during a press conference on Thursday and he made no secret of his interest.“It is the dream of every player who plays at a high level, who dreams to play at a high level, to play in Europe,” he told ESPN Brasil.“I believe that for me, the most competitive football at the moment is in England, which is a league that attracts a lot of my attention.“If I was to choose a league to play in, the Premier... Читать дальше...

BarnsleyThe Tykes prefer recruiting under 25s, but what Daniel Stendel’s current squad lacks is Championship experience.You’d expect a central defender who has played at this level to come in for the excellent Liam Lindsay (now with Stoke City), and a wide man may swell the ranks too. Leeds United’s Mallik Wilks has been heavily linked on the back of a stellar campaign on loan at Doncaster Rovers.Barnsley’s goalkeeping concerns are sorted. Star shot-stopper Adam Davies has also joined Stoke, but... Читать дальше...

Defender Dominique Bloodworth knows she will end up making half of her family disappointed if Holland can get the better of the United States and win the Womens World Cup for the first time on Sunday.The 24-year-old, who signed for Wolfsburg after leaving Arsenal at the end of the FA Womens Super League season, is married to Brandon, who served in the American military.Her husband, whom she met in London while playing for the Gunners, has travelled out to France, while the defenders in-laws are set... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane is eager to bring the France midfielder to the Bernabeu this summer after already securing the signings of Eden Hazard, Ferland Mendy and Luka Jovic.According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to make the signing without meeting United’s €170 million price tag.The Red Devils have rejected a proposal of €80 million plus Gareth Bale or Isco as they continue to insist that the World Cup winner isn’t for sale.Perez would be willing to go as high as €150 million... Читать дальше...

It’s a day almost as eagerly anticipated as fixture release day itself - TV fixture release day!OK, maybe not quite. But the 2019/20 Premier League season doeskick off in 35 days, when last season’s runners-up Liverpool host newly promoted Norwich City.Now Sky Sports and BT Sport have released their list of televised fixtures for August and September (which you can see at the bottom of this story).Despite a feast of football this summer, including the inaugral Nations League, Under-21 European Championship... Читать дальше...

The Spurs boss had a conversation with the 22-year-old a few weeks ago to explain the role he could have in north London during the 2019/20 campaign, according to AS.Ceballos has explicitly stated this summer that he wants to play 40 games next season leading up to Euro 2020.Pochettino was able to guarantee the Spain Under-21 international that he would play a key role for Tottenham next season should he accept a move.Milan have also shown interest in the former Real Betis player, but their exclusion... Читать дальше...