Новости за 14.11.2019

Cardiff and Birmingham have been fined by the Football Association for failing to control their players during the recent Championship clash between the clubs.Cardiff were fined 5,000 and Birmingham 7,500 after both clubs admitted the charge. Cardiff accepted the standard penalty and Birmingham requested a hearing.The sanctions relate to an incident that occurred towards the end of the match at the Cardiff City Stadium on November 2.Birmingham defender Harlee Dean was shown a red card in the third minute of added time for elbowing Joe Ralls... Читать дальше...

Hated, adored… sometimes even ignored: Rafa Benitez has been subjected to all of the above and plenty more in a remarkable coaching career spanning more than 33 years in four countries – though suffice to say, there’s been plenty more love than loathing on English shores.It takes a saintly figure to spend over three years working under Mike Ashley, but Rafa finally reached breaking point last summer, as he let his contract run down at St James’ Park. In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo – part of our exciting managers special ... Читать дальше...

Roberto Mancini will use the final two matches of Italys Euro 2020 qualifying campaign to run the rule over a trio of promising youngsters.With the Azzurri already through to next summers finals with an unblemished record which has seen them win all eight Group J matches to date, the pressure is off Mancini and his squad ahead of the games against Bosnia Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday, and Armenia in Palermo on Monday.It has allowed Mancini to bring in Brescia defender Andrea Cistana, Fiorentina... Читать дальше...

Leyton Orient have sacked head coach Carl Fletcher after just 29 days at the helm.Fletcher signed a two-year contract to replace caretaker boss Ross Embleton, who has filled the vacancy since the death of Justin Edinburgh in June, on October 16.However, the former Wales international won just one of his six matches in all competitions which culminated in a 2-1 FA Cup first-round defeat at home to eighth-tier side Maldon Tiptree at the weekend.Here, the PA news agency looks at other short spells in football management.Leroy Rosenior... Читать дальше...

Oliver Burke has warned Scotlands no-shows they may find someone has pinched their slot when they finally rejoin Steve Clarkes squad.The Scots suffered a fresh blow this week as they prepare to bring the curtain down on a disastrous Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with two dead rubbers against Cyprus and Kazakhstan after skipper Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, Ryan Fraser and Liam Cooper were all ruled out through injury.The call-offs sparked a fresh round of debate over the level of commitment being... Читать дальше...

20. Sweden 0-2 England (2018)It was the most tense, straightforward win England have ever played. But the Three Lions put in a dominant display to reach a first World-Cup semi-final in nearly thirty years.Ashley Young’s floated corner was headed home emphatically by Harry Maguire to put England in front before half-time, while Dele Alli also scored a second-half header to put one English foot into the last four.Yet England had to work for the win, and Jordan Pickford saved the day with two wonderful... Читать дальше...

This week sees the final round of qualifying fixtures for the 2020 European Championships, meaning we’re one step closer to a major tournament which is set to thrill – and, importantly, disappoint – fans across the continent.But before we can start dreaming of big Gareth Southgate lifting the Euros trophy underneath the Wembley arch, there’s some important qualification-defining action to take place.Out of the 55 teams in the group stages, only six have secured qualification and there’s a whopping... Читать дальше...

Norwich defender Timm Klose hopes to be back from a serious knee injury by the end of the season and help in the battle for Premier League survival.The Switzerland international missed the start of the season because of hip trouble, and then suffered what turned out to be a long-term issue on his first appearance in the Carabao Cup tie at Crawley.The 31-year-old joined Norwich from Wolfsburg in January 2016 and was a key member of Daniel Farkes squad which won the Sky Bet Championship to secure promotion... Читать дальше...

Carl Fletcher has been sacked as manager of Leyton Orient after just 29 days in charge.The 39-year-old, who had signed a two-year contract at Brisbane Road, failed to win any of his five matches and leaves the Os 16th in Sky Bet League Two.Ross Embleton, who had been interim boss following the death of Justin Edinburgh in June, will take control of the first team once again, assisted by Danny Webb and Jobi McAnuff.Orient chairman Nigel Travis said: Its unfortunate for the club that we have parted company with Carl after such a short time... Читать дальше...

Thierry Henry has been appointed as head coach of Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact.The former Arsenal striker has signed a two-year contract, with the option of a further season, following an unsuccessful stint in charge of Monaco which ended in January.Henry finished his playing career in MLS, scoring 51 goals in 122 appearances for the New York Red Bulls from 2010 to 2014.Bienvenue Montral Thierry Henry!Welcome to Montreal @ThierryHenry! https://t.co/PqjrZOMtct#IMFC #AllezMTL pic.twitter.com/jRjBKa4wqB... Читать дальше...

Attendances at womens matches across the country this weekend are set to soar as part of a debut initiative from the Football Association.Following a record-breaking opening weekend in September for the Womens Super League, when 62,000 fans attended games, the FA announced plans to stage Womens Football Weekend.With the Premier League and Championship on hold over the next few days to cater for the latest international break, the FA is turning the spotlight on the womens game in the Super League... Читать дальше...

Southampton find themselves in the Premier Leagues bottom three after a seven-match winless run including a historic hammering by Leicester.Here, the PA news agency examines where it has all gone wrong for Saints.Home discomfortOpponents have been made to feel all too welcome at St Marys (Steven Paston/PA)Ralph Hasenhuttls Saints have been respectable on the road this season with two wins, a draw and three defeats, two of which have come against Tottenham and Manchester City. Their home record, though... Читать дальше...

Brazil and Argentina go head to head again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.Here, the PA news agency takes a look back at some memorable past clashes between the two South American rivals.Brazil 3 Argentina 1July 1982, World CupZico (right) and Socrates, pictured at Wembley, were among the stars of the Brazil side of 1982 (PA Archive)The brilliant Brazil side of Socrates, Zico and Falcao got the better of their rivals in a group clash in Barcelona.Their goals came from Zico, Junior and Serginho. Читать дальше...

Danny Rose yesterday stated he wouldn't be leaving Tottenham until his contract ends in 18 months time.Rose claimed Daniel Levy made it clear the club won't offer him a new deal, so he declared he'll run down his current one.The England international has spent over ten years at Spurs after joining from Leeds United's academy in 2007.His rise to prominence saw him become a regularstarter for Spurs for a number of years.Only recently has the 29-year-old been out of Mauricio Pochettino'sfavour, with... Читать дальше...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes his move to the Premier League has made him a better player as he looks to become a regular for Spain.The 23-year-old has started four of his countrys eight Euro 2020 qualifiers so far and is set to be involved again in Fridays Group F clash with Malta in Cadiz.And he hopes his summer move to Premier League champions City from LaLiga heavyweights Atletico Madrid will boost his chances of becoming a regular for his country.When you decide to make a change its for individual growth... Читать дальше...

Having taken the plunge of moving to the Bundesliga as a teenager in 2017, Sancho soon established himself as a starter in Dortmund.He has since emerged as one of England's rising stars and is now valued at around £100m.Sancho has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in football, includingManchester United, Real Madridand Paris Saint-Germain.Last summer Dortmund rebuffed approaches for the 19-year-old, who was also understood to have been happy to stay.However, according to the Daily... Читать дальше...

Eintracht Frankfurt have lost their appeal against a ban on fans attending the Europa League tie at Arsenal.The Bundesliga club had been charged by governing body UEFA following incidents during the Group F fixture against Vitoria in Portugal.The disciplinary action was for throwing of objects, crowd disturbances, act of damages and a late kick-off.Frankfurt had already been under a suspended sanction from previous breaches, and so UEFA imposed the ban on sale of tickets for the match in London on... Читать дальше...

Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles will not play again until the new year due to a knee injury.Lascelles was hurt during a tussle with Callum Wilson during the win over Bournemouth on Saturday and was replaced by Paul Dummett after just 20 minutes.The Magpies have now had time to assess the injury and have determined the 26-year-old will miss at least six weeks of football.Lascelles has been an ever present in Newcastles Premier League side under Steve Bruce, starting all 12 games, but now leaves... Читать дальше...

Justin Walley is the Africa President of CONIFA, former manager ofMatabeleland,author of 'One Football No Nets' about that experience,and co-founder ofRiga United FC. (Is that it? – Ed.)October 13, 1993Feyenoord Stadium, RotterdamAtt: 48,000On Thursday night, England face Montenegro at Wembley needing only a point to qualify for Euro 2020. Twenty-six years ago, Graham Taylor’s England were in Rotterdam needing exactly the same result in a qualification match that had a place at USA ‘94 riding on it. Читать дальше...

Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus is determined to get one over on Manchester City team-mates Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero when they tackle Argentina in Saudi Arabia.The South American giants meet at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Friday to renew their fierce rivalry following a 2-0 victory for Brazil in the Copa America semi-finals.However, since lifting the trophy on home soil, the Selecao have not won a game, with three draws and also a defeat against Peru in Los Angeles.Gabriel... Читать дальше...

We’veprovided each player’s total caps, the year of their last (or most recent) cap and playing position. All you need to do is fill in the surnames - as many as you can in 10 minutes - then let us know how you got on @FourFourTwo. Challenge your pals while you’re at it. What better way to celebrate England's 1,00th game?THEN TRYHow many of the 73 England goalscorers since 2000 can you name?A disclaimer: before you start worrying that most of the players on this list won their caps while also representing Old Carthusians a few centuries back... Читать дальше...

Yaya Toure has suggested Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola may not approve of Raheem Sterlings England ban.England boss Gareth Southgate acted decisively after Sterling became involved in an altercation with Liverpools Joe Gomez at St Georges Park, standing the forward down from Thursdays Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro, the national sides 1,000th match.There has been plenty of debate about the incident which had its origins 24 hours earlier when the players clashed during a top-of-the-table... Читать дальше...

Rangers sporting director Ross Wilson insists the pressure to stop Celtic winning nine Scottish Premiership titles in a row will not stop manager Steven Gerrard from blooding youngsters in his first team. The Ibrox clubs bitter rivals are this season looking to emulate a feat first recorded by Jock Steins Hoops squad in the late 1960s and early 70s.When Walter Smiths star-studded Rangers squad matched that record of nine straight titles in 1997, it came at a cost for the likes of Barry Ferguson.... Читать дальше...

Ciaran Clark has admitted he might have left Newcastle this summer as he sought the game-time to keep his international career alive.The 30-year-old central defender has burst back on to the Premier League scene in recent weeks, scoring in the Magpies victories over West Ham and Bournemouth to cap impressive individual performances after having to remain patient.However, he has revealed he might not have been around to do so had new head coach Steve Bruce not wanted to have a look at all the players... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate will recall Raheem Sterling for Englands game in Kosovo despite suspecting the forward has the hump with him after being axed for the Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro.Only a point is needed against the Group A minnows to secure qualification for the finals and Thursdays encounter at Wembley will also see the Three Lions celebrate becoming the first nation to play 1,000 international matches.Much of the talk, however, has focused on a fracas rather than football in the build-up... Читать дальше...