Новости за 22.11.2019

Manchester City fans will be able to go to the pub and the match at the same time from this weekend.The Premier League champions have expanded their offering to supporters by building The Ardwick, a traditional-style pub, within the Etihad Stadium.The new pub will open its doors to fans for the first time for Saturdays clash with Chelsea.Theres a new pub in Manchester and if youre a City fan The Ardwick is in the perfect place #MCFC pic.twitter.com/t089wQwT9u Andy Hampson (@andyhampson) November 22... Читать дальше...

Fabian Delph and Bernard are both unlikely to return to action in Saturdays home game against Norwich.Delph has been sidelined due to a hamstring strain and forward Bernard has been out since sustaining a knee injury in last months defeat at Brighton.Striker Cenk Tosun is expected to recover in time from a groin strain, while Andre Gomes (fractured/dislocated ankle) andJean-Philippe Gbamin (thigh) remain long-term absentees.Bottom club Norwich could be boosted by the return of defender Christoph... Читать дальше...

Hearts interim boss Austin MacPhee has lashed out at pundit Allan Preston, accusing him of spreading lies in an astonishing rant.The Tynecastle caretaker was left livid by comments made by Preston during a discussion on BBC Radio Scotlands Sportsound show ahead of this months win over St Mirren.MacPhee suggested the former Jambos defender had attempted to undermine his chances of landing the Gorgie job on a permanent basis with four factually incorrect statements.The BBC were later forced to issue... Читать дальше...

Who’s in this year’s final? How did they get there?This year’s Copa Libertadores Final will be played between reigning champions River Plate from Argentina, and Brazilian Serie A leaders Flamengo.River defeated arch rivals Boca Juniors 2-1 on aggregate in last month’s two-legged semi-final clash, while Flamengo thrashed fellow Brazilian side Gremio with a 6-1 aggregate win in their last-four encounter.What time is kick off and how can I watch it?On Thursday, it was announced that the BBC will be... Читать дальше...

Leigh Griffiths returns to the Celtic squad for the Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Livingston at Parkhead.Defender Hatem Abd Elhamed is out for another couple of weeks with a heavy abductor strain while attacker Mohamed Elyounoussi is out for seven to 10 days with a foot injury.Striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo is out for several weeks with a knee injury while Jozo Simunovic (knee) is still out alongside Daniel Arzani (knee).Livingston will start life without Lee Miller after the veteran striker was appointed interim co-manager of Falkirk this week.

Marcus Fraser is craving an overdue win as Ross County return to action after the international break. The Staggies are without a win in seven games, although four draws have helped them to sixth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership table. Ahead of the visit to bottom side St Mirren, the 25-year-old County captain told the Highland clubs official YouTube channel that the players are in good shape as the domestic season resumes. He said: Its been good. The weather has been a bit cold so we have been inside. Читать дальше...

Angelo Alessios Kilmarnock squad is almost at full fitness ahead of Saturdays Rugby Park clash with Hearts.The only confirmed absentee is Scotland centre-back Stuart Findlay, who has been ruled out for at least three months out with a tendon injury.Striker Osman Sow has recovered from an ankle complaint but needs to top his fitness levels.Hearts defender Craig Halkett has resumed training but his return has come too late for him to play this weekend.The former Livingston centre-back has missed the... Читать дальше...

Zinedine Zidane has attempted to defuse possible tensions between Real Madrid fans and Gareth Bale as the Wales winger prepares to return to club colours against Real Sociedad on Saturday.Bale was criticised in Spain after being pictured celebrating Wales Euro 2020 qualification victory over Hungary in midweek with a flag that read Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order.That came following accusations that Bale has been putting country before club in recent months, with the 30-year-old having played... Читать дальше...

Subscribe to the podcast onSpotify here,on Acast hereoron iTunes hereLet’s talk about facts, baby.Rafa Benitez is the cover star on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine, talking about Mike Ashley, Mourinho, and the Miracle of Istanbul.He’s currently managing Dalian Yafing out in China, although still has a family home in Merseyside, where we caught up with him for this interview.Will he end up back in the Premier League soon? Conor Popes and Chris Flanagan discuss the kind of clubs he might end... Читать дальше...

St Mirrens Kirk Broadfoot will miss the visit of Ross County in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday.The veteran defender is suffering from a foot injury sustained against Hearts in the last outing.Striker Cody Cooke continues his return from a long-term injury.Ross County co-managers Steven Ferguson and Stuart Kettlewell will decide between goalkeepers Nathan Baxter and Ross Laidlaw for the trip to St Mirren on Saturday.Englishman Baxter is back at the Dingwall club after recovering from an operation... Читать дальше...

Liam Gordon has returned to full training at St Johnstone following a knee injury.However, the centre-back will not be available for the Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Aberdeen at McDiarmid Park on Sunday.Manager Tommy Wright is confident Gordon will be back for the game at Motherwell the following week.Aberdeen will have an unchanged squad for the trip.Derek McInnes side went into the international break on the back of a 3-1 win over Ross County and the Dons boss is likely to pick from the same... Читать дальше...

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned Gerard Pique he must stay focused on football despite his other commitments this week.Pique is heavily involved with the Davis Cup tennis event that is currently ongoing in Madrid but is still expected to play at Leganes on Saturday.It is true that Gerard has issues outside of football, the manager said at a pre-match press conference.@DjokerNole@3gerardpique #DavisCupMadridFinals #byRakuten @TSSRBIJE pic.twitter.com/6w9msxyaua Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals (@DavisCupFinals) November 17... Читать дальше...

We've reached the point in the season where it's possible to begin looking at the Premier League table and drawing conclusions.We know who's fighting for the top spots, and who's likely to have a long campaign battling relegation, but the next few weeks have a chance of firming up the situation even more.Some teams have very friendly fixture lists between now andthe end of 2019, while others will have reason to be very concerned.We've looked at the fixtures between now and the New Year and shown... Читать дальше...

Stephen Robinson hailed Bevis Mugabi for winning a long-term deal at Motherwell then warned the defender he is not guaranteed to keep his place in the Fir Park line-up.Uganda international Mugabi was signed on a short-term contract back in September after centre-back Charles Dunne was forced to undergo groin surgery.But the 24-year-old has performed so well he has convinced Well boss Robinson to now hand him an extended deal stretching to the summer of 2021.However, with new Scotland cap Declan Gallagher also impressing... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists Sundays match against Manchester United is not all about the return of Harry Maguire.The England international came through the academy at Bramall Lane before leaving his boyhood club for Hull and then Leicester, becoming the worlds most expensive defender when he joined the Reds this summer.Maguires return is an added sub-plot to a game against one of the countrys biggest clubs a fixture Wilder admits he and his team have been anticipating a little more than some of the others.However... Читать дальше...

On-loan Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson will miss out against his parent club Manchester United.The 22-year-old is on loan at Bramall Lane from Ole Gunnar Solskjaers side and the terms of the agreement do not allow him to play.John Egan is a doubt after the defender suffered a clash of heads with Andreas Cornelius during the Republic of Irelands 1-1 draw with Denmark on Monday.Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay will be absent for the visitors.Pogba (foot) and McTominay (ankle) face several more weeks out... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists this season was never designated as the one in which they would end their long wait to win the championship and that title talk is for everyone else.The Reds return to action after the international break with an eight-point lead over Leicester and Tottenham as they head to Crystal Palace.Their win over Manchester City now nine points adrift last time out was widely seen as pivotal shift in their chances of securing a first title since 1990 but Klopp said... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard insists Rangers will be willing to move fixtures to help Scotland realise their Euro 2020 dream.Steve Clarkes side have been drawn to host Israel in the semi-finals of the Euro 2020 play-offs next March, with the winner facing a trip to either Norway or Serbia in the final.The Israel clash takes place on March 26, five days after Gers are scheduled to face St Mirren at home, although that fixture could yet be moved for TV purposes.Clarke has already urged Scottish Professional Football... Читать дальше...

Six minutes. 51 players to name. Tweet us a screenshot of your score @FourFourTwo and we'll share some of the best.THEN TRY THISQUIZCan you name the 50 players with the most Fantasy Premier League points in 2018/19?The 2019/20 season will go down in history as the one where all the rules of fantasy football went out the window.All those defensive sure things have proved anything but, while those midfielders and forwards you thought you could rely on for goals have been rotated to the point that you've... Читать дальше...

Hamilton boss Brian Rice is facing a selection crisis ahead of Rangers visit to the Foys Stadium on Sunday.Sam Stubbs and Scott Martin are both suspended for the showdown with Steven Gerrards team while Blair Alston, Ciaran McKenna, Ryan Fulton (all knee) and Aaron McGowan (hamstring) are all definitely missing too.Brian Easton (thigh) and Marios Ogkmpoe (ankle) are also doubts, meaning Rice may be forced to hand out-of-favour club captain Darian Mackinnon his first start since August.Rangers boss... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho takes charge of Tottenham for the first time when Premier League action resumes following the international break.The Portuguese, who replaced the sacked Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs boss on Wednesday, begins his tenure with Saturdays London derby at West Ham.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the major talking points ahead of a busy weekend of football.Big day for Jose Jose meets the media at Hotspur Way. #THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/iZwKCXAWqt Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 21... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard has vowed to hand Glen Kamara an improved contract so long as the Rangers midfielder continues to shine.The 50,000 bargain buy from Dundee has been a major hit at Ibrox since arriving last January.The 24-year-old Finland international has been attracting interest from south of the border, with Leeds the most recent English side to be credited with an interest in the 8million-rated star.Kamaras current deal runs to the summer of 2023 but reports have suggested Gers chiefs were preparing... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho begins life as Tottenham boss with a trip to West Ham on Saturday lunchtime.Mourinho has had some battles with the Hammers in previous stints with Chelsea and Manchester United, some going for him and some against him.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of those classic meetings.Chelsea 4 West Ham 1 April 2006Chelsea hammered West Ham despite being down to 10 men (Sean Dempsey/PA)Chelseas long-standing unbeaten home record looked vulnerable when they fell behind to James... Читать дальше...

Scotland will host Israel in the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs next March while Northern Ireland manager Michael ONeill could enjoy a Windsor Park farewell in a winner-takes-all clash against the Republic.Those were the results of a draw conducted in Nyon on Friday morning as UEFA determined the pairings of the 16 teams in the hunt for the four remaining places at next summers finals.Steve Clarkes Scotland got a home draw against Israel, the side that finished fifth in Group G during regular qualifying. Читать дальше...

TheEuro 2020qualifying group stage came to an end this week, with 20 teams sealing their spots in the continent-wide tournament next summer.Butthere are still four qualifying spots remaining, with a set of play-off fixturesnextMarch used to determine the quartet that will jointhose that have already qualified.We take a look at the 20 teams who reached the Euros, while we also see which teams still have a bit to do to qualify...A simple note that'seasy to follow: The top two sides from each group directly qualified for Euro 2020... Читать дальше...