Новости за 16.11.2019

Ryan Giggs welcomed Wales 2-0 victory in Azerbaijan by insisting his side have found vital momentum heading into their final Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary.Wales kept alive their automatic qualification hopes with a comfortable win in Baku, Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson scoring first-half goals.The qualification picture was still unclear for Wales on Saturday evening ahead of the Croatia-Slovakia game.Wales players applaud the fans after the final whistle (Bradley Collyer/PA)But whatever happens in that game... Читать дальше...

England manager Gareth Southgate feels his young squad have not allowed the shirt to hang heavily as they look to wrap up their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign in Kosovo.The Three Lions sealed their place at next summers tournament with a 7-0 win over Montenegro at Wembley on Thursday night.At a press conference in Pristina on Saturday evening, Southgate said: Now we have qualified, we still have desire to win the game because seedings for the finals could be important.#threelions pic.twitter.com/NhEqGJysxu England (@England) November 16... Читать дальше...

Wales kept alive their hopes of automatic Euro 2020 qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Baku.First-half goals from Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson gave Wales a first away win in 13 months on what was a satisfying night for manager Ryan Giggs.Wigan striker Moore put Wales into a10th-minute lead his second goal in four appearances beforeWilson ended a 13-month wait to get on an international scoresheet with the simplest of headers.The Wales defence was seldom troubled and... Читать дальше...

France skipper Raphael Varane insistsKylian Mbappe can do more for the national team.The World Cup champions travel toAlbaniaon Sunday having booked their spot at Euro 2020 on Thursday.Didier Deschamps side went to thetop of Group H with a laboured 2-1 win over Moldova after Varanes leveller in Paris.The team were criticised for their performance and Real MadridsVarane has urged PSGs Mbappe to up his game.He can do better, he is aware of it. He has a lot of qualities: in the field, he has to choose... Читать дальше...

Winning was everything for Scotland manager Steve Clarke as his side beat Cyprus 2-1 in Nicosia.John McGinn swept home a 53rd-minute winner and Scotland survived a few late scares to move third in their Euro 2020 qualifying group.The visitors had an early reprieve when George Efrems shot bounced off the underside of the bar and appeared to cross the line.The goal was not given and Ryan Christie soon netted a glorious 12th-minute opener before Efrem got his goal with a well-struck volley two minutes... Читать дальше...

Three first-half goals helped Solihull Moors beat AFC Fylde 3-1 and move into third place in the National League.Danny Wright opened the scoring after 14 minutes, nodding the ball past an outstretched Sam Hornby.That lead was doubled four minutes later when Jamey Osborne negotiated his way into the box only to be brought down and Paul McCallum sent Hornby the wrong way from the resulting penalty.McCallum was involved again in the 25th minute, his long throw being met by captain Callum Howe.The visitors... Читать дальше...

England face Kosovo on Sunday in their final Euro 2020 qualifier and with progression into next summers finals already secured.The Three Lions travel to Pristina for the first time looking to end the campaign on a high and win their final competitive fixture before the tournament begins in June.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the main talking points ahead of the match at the Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri.What sort of reception for Raheem?Englands Raheem Sterling, centre, is back in the frame for... Читать дальше...

Barrow moved top of theVanarama National League after easing to a 3-0 victory at Notts County.Early goals from Dior Angus and John Rooney were capped off by substitute Jack Hindles late strike as the hosts suffered a second home league defeat this season.Angus took the initiative after just 10 minutes, converting Josh Kays cross for his fifth goal in the last six matches.The forward then helped double Barrows lead three minutes later when he rounded keeper Sam Slocombe and crossed for Rooney to score.Wes... Читать дальше...

Dominic Matteos former clubs and team-mates have shared their support for him after he had surgery on a brain tumour.Liverpool said on Saturday that the 45-year-old, who started his career at Anfield, underwent an operation on Monday and is currently being treated in hospital after coming out of intensive care.The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Dom, his family and friends and we will be offering our support to them throughout this difficult time, Liverpool said.Matteo started out at Liverpool... Читать дальше...

Haaland has been in prolific form for Salzburg this season - announcing himself as one of Europe's next big stars.The Norwegian striker has netted 26 times in 18 games which is a staggering 1.44 goals per 90 minutes.He also entered the record books when he scored his seventh goal in his firstfour games in the Champions League - two more than any other player managed.Since joining Salzburg in January of this year, Haaland has developed at an exponential rate and he's caught the eye of football's biggest... Читать дальше...

Robbie Keane has challenged a new generation of Republic of Ireland stars to be a hero as they attempt to clinch Euro 2020 qualification.Mick McCarthys assistant manager scored a record 68 goals in an illustrious 146 senior appearances for his country, and is still remembered in particular for his last-gasp equaliser in a famous 1-1 World Cup finals draw with Germany in Ibaraki in 2002.On Monday evening, Ireland face Denmark at the Aviva Stadium knowing victory will send them to next summers finals... Читать дальше...

Yet another masterclass from Cristiano Ronaldo moved him ever closer to the milestone of 100 international goals.The 34-year-old Juventus forward scored his ninth hat-trick for Portugal in their 6-0 demolition of Lithuania on Thursday night, putting him just two goals away from the century.He could reach the landmark on Sunday when the reigning European champions travel to Luxembourg.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of Ronaldos best strikes for his country from his 98 goals so far.Denmark 2 Portugal 1... Читать дальше...

Dominic Matteo is being treated in hospital after having surgery on a brain tumour, former club Liverpool have said.The 45-year-old underwent an operation on Monday and is currently being treated after coming out of intensive care, the European champions added in a statement.Matteo started his career with Liverpool, making 155 appearances, before moving to Leeds where became a fan favourite after scoring the goal against AC Milan which earned United a place in the Champions League knockout stages... Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs has called for calm in Azerbaijan with star players Gareth Bale and Daniel James a booking away from missing Wales final Euro 2020 qualifier.Wales probably need to win their final two games away to Azerbaijan and Hungary at home on Tuesday to secure automatic qualification at next summers tournament.A hostile sell-out crowd awaits Wales at Bakus Bakcell Arena, and manager Giggs is aware that Real Madrid forward Bale and Manchester United winger James are walking disciplinary tightropes.Y... Читать дальше...

Spain coach Robert Moreno paid tribute to the old guard, and in particular Santi Cazorla, after the midfielder scored his first international goal in four years in the 7-0 demolition of Malta.The 34-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, who has revitalised both his club and international career back at Villarreal after horrific Achilles problems, scored the hosts second before they moved through the gears in the second half.Spain had already sealed qualification for Euro 2020, but this victory, their seventh from nine qualifiers... Читать дальше...

Italy manager Roberto Mancini expressed humility after beating a national record that has stood for 80 years.A clinical 3-0 Euro 2020 qualifying victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina was the Azzurris ninth in a row in the campaign, and 10th in succession overall.It means Mancini has now surpassed the mark set by World Cup winner Vittorio Pozzo between 1938 and 1939.Despite the new record, Mancini knows it counts for little given the ultimate goal is success in next summers finals.Im happy with the record... Читать дальше...

James McClean is hoping to end another difficult November on a high note by helping the Republic of Ireland reach the Euro 2020 finals.The Stoke winger met up with his international colleagues last weekend having found himself the target of alleged sectarian chants from Barnsley fans during his clubs 4-2 Sky Bet Championship win at Oakwell, an incident which prompted a Football Association investigation.Derry-born McClean has been subjected to annual abuse over his refusal to wear a Remembrance Day... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi praised Argentinas work ethic after scoring the winner on his return to international football as Brazil were beaten 1-0 in Riyadh.The 32-year-old was banned for three months by CONMEBOL after criticising the South American governing body during this summers Copa America, both after a semi-final loss to Brazil and a third-place play-off win over Chile in which he was sent off following an altercation with Gary Medel.However, the Barcelona forward made a triumphant return as he scored... Читать дальше...

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is ready to make Euro 2020 a special occasion for England fans, as he enjoys a fresh start to his Three Lions career.The Liverpool midfielder marked his first international start since March 2018 with the opening goal in Thursdays 7-0 thrashing of Montenegro, a result which secured qualification to next summers European Championships.It was a special way to commemorate Englands 1,000th game, as former captains and favourites were entertained and welcomed onto the Wembley pitch... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate believes Englands callow squad can be hugely competitive at Euro 2020, even if his young players are some way off their peak.Harry Kane grabbed a hat-trick on Thursday as the Three Lions marked their 1,000th international with a 7-0 demolition of Montenegro, sealing top spot in Group A and pool matches at Wembley next summer.It was an impressive display by Southgates men, especially given star Raheem Sterling was absent following a skirmish with Joe Gomez and Englands line-up was... Читать дальше...

Harry Kane has called on England fans to be united in support of the team after Joe Gomez was jeered by supporters at Wembley on Thursday.Liverpool defender Gomez,in the wake of his spatwith Raheem Sterling on Monday, was booed after being introduced as a substitute during Englands 7-0 victory over Montenegro.The victory in the Three Lions 1,000th international sealed qualification for Euro 2020 and featured a hat-trick from captain Kane, but the night was taintedsomewhat by the reaction to Gomez.Joe... Читать дальше...

Santi Cazorla scored his first international goal in four years as Spain secured top spot in Group F with a 7-0 hammering of minnows Malta in Euro 2020 qualifying.Former Arsenal midfielder Cazorla, who overcame an ankle injury that could have ended his career, scored his sides second goal in Cadiz.It was the 34-year-olds first strike for his country since scoring in a friendly against England on November 13, 2015.Three-time European champions Spain had already clinched qualification for the summers... Читать дальше...

Italy chalked up their ninth successive Euro 2020 qualifying victory with a clinical 3-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.First-half goals from Francesco Acerbi and Lorenzo Insigne were added to by Andrea Belotti early in the second period as the Azzurri maintained their 100 per cent record in Group J.Already assured of their place in next summers finals, Roberto Mancinis side were initially second best in the opening exchanges atthe Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica.Italy were indebted to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma early on... Читать дальше...

The EFL has said it expects Macclesfields Sky Bet League Two match against Mansfield to go ahead on Saturday.The Silkmen have been charged with misconduct over the non-payment of players by the EFL and referred to adisciplinary commission, which has the power to impose a full range ofsanctions if the club are found guilty.There were concerns the club may suffer the same fate as Bury, whowere expelled from the league in August after failing to provide guarantees offinancial sustainability.Further to reports earlier today... Читать дальше...