Новости за 25.02.2020

Steven Gerrard insists Rangers have no intention of parking the bus against Braga on Wednesday night.Gers lead the Europa League last 32 clash 3-2 after last weeks Ibrox triumph and a draw could be enough to see them through.But Gerrard has ruled out sitting back on their narrow lead and has promised his team will go on the attack at the Estadio Municipal.He said: We want to come here and carry a threat, we want to come here and cause as many problems to Braga defensively as we can.In no way are... Читать дальше...

Maradona featured for both Barcelona and Napoli in his illustrious career, but he's made it clear that he's backing the Italians.The Argentinian icon has cult-hero status in Naples, where he is viewed as a footballing god.Maradona feels empathy for his compatriot Messi, whohe feels suffers from an immense amount of pressure."Leo is a great talent, a very good boy, but they want him to carry unfair amounts of pressure,"Maradonaexplained in an interview with Il Mattino (via Marca)."He has to live his... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho worked with Willian at Chelsea during his second spell at the club and has reportedly identified him as a target.According to the Daily Star,Mourinho was also keen to sign the Brazilian during his final year at Manchester United.However, the Portuguese manager's sacking ended any pursuit of the player from Man United's end.Mourinho's plan involved selling Anthony Martial, which apparently didn't sit well with club vice-chairman Ed Woodward.But Mourinho may get another bite at the apple now that he's in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

Aubameyang scored his 16th and 17th league goals of the season as he helped Arsenal defeat Everton 3-2 on Sunday.The game saw Arsenalleapfrog the Toffees and go within four points of Manchester United in fifth place, which could now be enough to qualify for the Champions League.Aubameyang's goals see him become joint top-scorer in the Premier League, having also won the Golden Boot last season.The Gunners captain is key to their success of late under new boss Mikel Arteta - who knows what it's like... Читать дальше...

Zidane is preparing his Real Madrid sideto face Manchester City at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.The two heavyweights of European football face-off in the first-leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.Zidane faces Guardiola for the first time as a manager and is full of admiration for the ex-Barcelona boss.But, during his press conference, the Frenchman downplayed the coaches battle as he looked forward to the game between two good sides."It's Real Madrid vs Manchester City, not Zidane vs... Читать дальше...

The Real/Barça duopoly of European football has, for now, collapsed. Serie A no longer reigns supreme. The Bundesliga sides are starting to look tasty again, whileLigue 1's big boys are learning from experience every year. And that's without touching on how good English sides have been in Europe lately.The Champions League isn't as easy to predict as it used to be. What used to be a simple "pick the team with the Ballon d'Or winner" debate has turned into a game of wits - egos, coaches and bottling... Читать дальше...

Aubameyang scored a brace as Arsenal claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.The Gabonese striker's second made it 17 league goals for the season, placing him as joint top-scorer in the Premier League.The Gunnerscaptain joined from Borussia Dortmund on deadline day in January 2018 for £58m.But 'Big' Sam Allardyce claims that was only after he'd tried to do a deal for Aubameyang whilst he was managing Everton."I tried to buy him at Everton,"Allardyce told talkSPORT."It... Читать дальше...

Toni Kroos has claimed that David Moyes' sacking halted his move to Manchester United.Kroos is gearing up for Real Madrid'sbig Champions League round of 16 first-legagainst Manchester City on Wednesday night.The German joined Los Blancos from Bayern Munichafter the World Cup, during the summer of 2014.Since then, the playmaking midfielder has been a mainstay in Real Madrid's midfield - establishing himself as one of their key players.But things could have been very different if Kroos had signed for Manchester United instead... Читать дальше...

Sancho has been linked to a host of top Premier League clubs over the past couple of seasons.The attacker's form is sensational: scoring 30 goals and assisting a further 41 in his87 appearances for Borussia Dortmund.The Englishman is reported to be contemplatingreturning to his homeland, thus sparking a transfer frenzy.It's believed that Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all plotting bids for the attacker.Sancho is reported to be worth over £100m and could end up being one of the biggest transfers of the summer.However... Читать дальше...

Di Maria is enjoying a good season for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring eight goals and assisting 14 in Ligue 1 so far.One of his most notable contributions came against his former club Real Madrid in theChampions League group stage opener.The 32-year-old scored the second and assisted the third in PSG's 3-0 win over Madrid.Although there was no love lost for Los Blancos, Di Maria is reported to have a real disdain for Manchester United.The Argentine attacker spent one season in Manchester during the2014/15... Читать дальше...

Werner is one of the most in-form strikers in Europe at the moment and is helping RB Leipzig totheir best seasonon record.Leipzig find themselves second in the Bundesliga and ahead going into the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie with Tottenham Hotspur.Their fine campaign is no small part down to the exploits of Werner, who scored the penalty in their 1-0 first-leg win against Spurs.The German goalscorer has netted 27 times so far this season in eye-catching fashion and has become... Читать дальше...

Ten minutes on the clock, 55 playersto guess. How many can you name?Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwoand share with your friends - be sure to get your Blues-supportingpals involved too.NOW TRYQuiz! Can you name every Champions League knockout club of the 2010s? They're regarded as one of the most decorated clubs of all time, but believe it or not, it took Barcelona almost 30 years to win a European Cup.They've not wasted time, since. Barca now have five of Old Big Ears in their decorated trophy room... Читать дальше...

Tonight's Champions League action features a rematch of the 2012 final in the same stadium, as Frank Lampard's Chelsea travel to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich.Elsewhere in the knockouts tonight, you can catch a first glimpse of how Quique Setien's Barcelona fare in Europe - they're away in Italy, playing Napoli.Both games kick off tonight at 8.00pm GMT.Read on for where to watch and our best, expert VPN advice...Use a VPN to watch a Champions League live stream from outside your countryWe know, we know, this has crept up on you a bit.

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is always the calmest man on the pitch but he believes none of his team-mates have suffered from nerves in their charge towards a first league title in 30 years.The requirement for the Reds to end their long wait for a domestic championship now stands at just four wins after they came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 at Anfield.Jurgen Klopps side may be cruising with a 22-point lead at the top of the table but they have still had to come through some challenges... Читать дальше...

West Ham captain Mark Noble blamed an unprecedented number of individual errors for the relegation battle the club find themselves in but insists they have the fight to get out of trouble.The 3-2 defeat at Liverpool made it just two points from the last seven matches but what was more galling was it was another occasion when the Hammers threw away a winning position.David Moyes side have the worst record in the Premier League for dropping points when leading (22), having failed to win eight of the... Читать дальше...

Seven minutes on the clock, 26 playersto guess. How many can you name?Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwoand share with your friends - be sure to get your Blues-supportingpals involved too.NOW TRYQuiz! Can you name every Champions League knockout club of the 2010s? Tonight, Bayern Munich host Chelsea at the Allianz Arena. It's the first time that it's happened since... you know when.What a game. 120 minutes of drama, followed by that hallowed penalty shoot-out where the unthinkable happened. Читать дальше...

Wales midfielder Joe Ledley has joined Australian A-League side Newcastle Jets on a short-term deal.Ledley links up with former international colleague Carl Robinson, who was appointed Jets head coach earlier this month, until the end of the season.Ive come here to play, and I know Ill have to be at my best to earn a spot in the starting XI here in Newcastle, Ledley told the official Jets website.Ive only been to Australia once before, for a pre-season tour with Celtic back in 2011, and Im really... Читать дальше...

Bradford have complained to the Football Association over taunts mocking the 1985 Valley Parade fire tragedy during Saturdays League Two game at Newport.The Welsh club have apologised to Bradford and Bantams manager Stuart McCall, who was part of the Yorkshire clubs squad when the fire claimed 56 lives in May 1985.McCall, whose father was among the hundreds injured in the fire, was approached at the weekend by a supporter, carrying a Leeds flag, and understood to have been verbally abused.The former... Читать дальше...

1. World Youth Championship, 1979Considered too young for Carlos Menotti’s 1978 World Cup squad despite having made his debut in 1977, aged 16, Maradona duly went about terrorising poor saps his own age the following year in Japan.Argentina won it –of course –thrashing Indonesia (5-0) and Poland (4-1) in the group stage (also edging out Yugoslavia 1-0), with Maradona helping himself to three of the goals. Algeria were hammered 5-0 in the quarter-finals, Uruguay seen off in the semis and then the Soviet Union too, 3-1 in the final. Читать дальше...

Arsenal are a good example of what happens when a football team improves in a very non-specific way. While anyone watching Mikel Arteta’s side would recognise that they have more heart and spine than the flaccid mess he inherited, that new life can’t yet be described precisely.Arteta’s arrival threw open the windows at London Colney, allowing the fresh air to rush through its stale corridors. It was one of the areas in which his lack of experience was actually an advantage. Because his style of coaching is yet to acquire any sort of reputation... Читать дальше...

Manchester Cityreturn to Champions League action against Real Madrid this week, in what could be their last foray into Europe's elite club competition for several years.The club were thrown into turmoil earlier this month after they were handed a ban from European football for two seasons by UEFA.The European governing board for football sanctioned the club after it breached Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations by allegedly overspending in their development of their very large and talented squad... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to embrace the underdog spirit and subdue Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge.The Blues head coach accepts many have installed Bayern as firm favourites for Tuesdays Champions League last-16 first leg tie in west London.But the former England midfielder still holds faith in his young charges, even despite Bayerns strong form and their 7-2 demolition of Tottenham in London in October.I think the underdog talk for a game like this is better to come from outside, from people looking out to in... Читать дальше...

Liverpool may be on course to win the title in record-breaking time but manager Jurgen Klopp does not expect a procession towards a first championship in 30 years.A 3-2 victory over struggling West Ham left the Reds requiring just four more wins at most to lift their 19th domestic title.Despite dropping just two points all season, though, the Reds boss does not anticipate it being easy over the next month.WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW18 @premierleague wins in a row pic.twitter.com/t24jC1Lcr8 Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 24... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits the standards his side are setting are incredible after a record-equalling win over West Ham put them within four victories of a first title in 30 years.A 21st successive league win at Anfield matched the Reds own top-flight record, set between January and December 1972, while an 18th consecutive victory drew them level with Manchester Citys Premier League landmark set in 2017.They are closing on on a long-awaited domestic championship having dropped just two points this season and even Klopp... Читать дальше...

Liverpool beat West Ham 3-2 to secure a record-equalling 18th successive Premier League win.Sadio Mane scored with less than 10 minutes remaining to settle a dramatic encounter at Anfield as Liverpool matched the feat achieved by Manchester City in late 2017.Here, the PA news agency looks back at the historic run and the players involved.Matches1: Liverpool 2 Tottenham 1, October 27Mohamed Salah, right, celebrates with fellow goalscorer Jordan Henderson in the game against Tottenham (Peter Byrne/PA)Harry... Читать дальше...