Новости за 05.03.2020

Charlton have been unable to confirm whether or not they passed on an offer of support from Kick It Out to Jonathan Leko in his racism case against Kiko Casilla.Leko released a statement via his parent club West Brom on Wednesday night which was heavily critical of Kick It Out over its lack of support during the case, which finally concluded last week when Casilla was found guilty and banned for eight matches.The anti-discrimination body said on Thursday it had gone through the proper channels by contacting staff at Charlton... Читать дальше...

Porto have named their price for Alex Telles as Chelsea hunt for a Marcos Alonso replacement.Chelsea are long-term admirers of Telles and have made previous attempts to sign the player, according to A Bola.The Brazilian full-back would likely be a replacement for Marcos Alonso, who is reportedly seeking an exit from Stamford Bridge.Alonso has been linked with a move back to Itlay, having made the switch to Chelseafrom Fiorentina in 2016.The Spanish left-back has been linked with a move to Inter Milan... Читать дальше...

Liverpool have decided not to use on-pitch mascots as part of their response to the coronavirus outbreak.The move is one of a series adopted by the runaway Premier League leaders as sport continues to react to the developing global situation.In addition, club employees will not travel to high-risk countries, while the attention of staff and supporters is being drawn to the increased need for good personal hygiene.A statement on the clubs official website said: In recent weeks, there has been a rise... Читать дальше...

Back-to-back wins have Arsenal on the up again and two of their attacking talents can boost your Fantasy Premier League line-up this week.Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a FPL favourite and ranks sixth in total points this season, while Nicolas Pepe joins him among our recommendations for gameweek 29.And as if you needed any more encouragement, the Gunners have a double gameweek at their disposal.Pull the triggerDiogo Jota leads the way up front but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in form (PA graphic)Pepe... Читать дальше...

Erling Haaland has started life at Borussia Dortmund just as he finished it at Red Bull Salzburg: in prolific form.Haaland has nine Bundesliga goals in just seven games since joining Dortmundin January.The 19-year-old's unprecedented goalscoring has him on a tally of 40 in all competitions in the 2019/20 season already.Haaland was reportedly subject to bids from across Europe in January as clubs clambered to secure his services.Manchester United were said to have come close to signing him, but they... Читать дальше...

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin insists it would not be a problem if Manchester City won the Champions League this year.Ceferin says the Premier League champions are still an asset to the European game despite their upcoming ban from continental competition.City have been excluded from the Champions League for the next two years by UEFA after being found guilty of breaching the European governing bodys Financial Fair Play regulations.UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has had his say on Manchester... Читать дальше...

Brighton boss Graham Potter has called on everyone to stick together as the club battle for Premier League survival.Following last weekends home defeat to rivals Crystal Palace, the Seagulls are still the only club in the top four divisions without a victory in 2020.Since agreeing to extend his contract, Potter has overseen just two league wins from 15 attempts.Brighton travel to top-six hopefuls Wolves on Saturday only a point ahead of third-bottom Bournemouth.Potter, though, maintains all is not... Читать дальше...

Nigel Pearson is confident Watford will remain a Premier League club next season as they prepare to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.Watford shocked runaway leaders Liverpool with a 3-0 win last time out as Ismaila Sarr scored a brace before Troy Deeney completed the victory.The result took Watford out of the relegation zone on goal difference and Pearson wants his side to be as competitive as possible going into the final 10 matches of the season.I believe well stay up, the Hornets... Читать дальше...

The FA Cup continues tonight, with Derby County's Wayne Rooney in action against former club Manchester United. Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMTand the game is being shown on BT Sport 1in the UK.See below for watching details where you are: SEE ALSO Premier League live stream best VPN: how to watch every game from anywhere in the worldUse a VPN to watch Chelsea vs Liverpoollive stream from outside your countryIf you’re abroad for the game, your domestic on-demand services won’t work because the broadcaster... Читать дальше...

Barcelona see Martinez as their ideal long-term striker signing and ultimate successor to Luis Suarez.Suarez's serious injury earlier in the season accelerated the Catalan club's efforts to hunt for a younger alternative.The Uruguayan is now 33 years old and has been informed that the club are searching for replacements according to Barcelona'sdirector of football Eric Abidal."I am transparent with the players, Luis can tell you because last year I already told him that it was going to be like that,"... Читать дальше...

Five minutes on the clock, 24 teamsto guess.Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwoand share with your friends.NOW TRYQuiz! Can you name every MLS team for the 2020 season?CHECK OUT THE NEW ISSUEIn the mag: Stars of the decade! Rashford, Haaland, Martinelli Neves, Liverpool's last title win and more Tonight, England take on the United States in the SheBelieves Cup - but for today's quiz, we want to take a trip back to last year.The Women's World Cup showcased the very best in world football. France... Читать дальше...

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes having Moussa Djenepo back with a smile on his face again can help kickstart their Premier League season.Mali winger Djenepo missed last weekends defeat at West Ham having been given compassionate leave following the death of his mother.Hasenhuttl accepts it has been a difficult spell for the 21-year-old, who joined from Standard Liege during the summer.Moussa is back now from the funeral for his mum. He seems to be getting into a better mode again, the Southampton manager said. Читать дальше...

Some academy players are slowly coaxed into the first team by patient, avuncular coaches, others find themselves thrown into the deep end as a last resort. The latter was certainly the case for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford when making his debut in 2017.Mention the word ‘Midtjylland’ to Rashford and, even now, he’s overcome with emotion.“Just pride,” he tells the April issue ofFourFourTwo, out now. “The manager didn’t say much to me beforehand – he told me to express myself; don’t be... Читать дальше...

Former Fulham striker Bobby Zamora has tipped his old club for promotion this campaign, and says he is keeping his fingers crossed for friend and ex-England team-mateScott Parker’s side."I still see Scotty every now and again and send him the odd text,"Bobby Zamora toldFourFourTwo. "The club hit a bit of a bumpy patch and the pressure was on but he’s done well to turn things around."Fulham are currently third in the Championship, five points behind Leeds United, having recorded back to back wins over Preston and Swansea. Читать дальше...

Tottenham Hotspur and Mauricio Pochettino had one of the most stable marriages in Premier League football.Arsenal have not long dumped the rebound they settled with after their divorce from Arsene Wenger. Manchester United have rekindled an old flame - and the jury's still out on whether it's for keeps. Chelsea have finally grown up - after countless flings and intriguing short-term romances, they're looking to settle down with a sensible type like Frank Lampard.But Tottenham? They had what every board spends their lives searching for. Читать дальше...

Ten minutes are on the clock and there are 37clubs to guess.Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwo, and challenge some friends while you're at it.THEN TRYQuiz! Can you name every Manchester United line-up to win a Champions League or Europa League final? Derby County welcome Manchester United to Pride Park this week for their FA Cup 5th round clash with Manchester United, with Wayne Rooney set to face his old club for the first time since leaving them in 2017.Rooney achievedlegendary status at Old Trafford... Читать дальше...

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho says he will only be able to prioritise one of his sides next two games.Spurs visit Burnley on Saturday evening in what is a vital match in their bid to reach the Premier League top four, before heading to RB Leipzig needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit to keep their Champions League hopes alive.They are in the midst of four games in 10 days and are battling an injury crisis that is keeping Harry Kane, Son Heung-min, Moussa Sissoko, Ryan Sessegnon and Hugo Lloris out... Читать дальше...

We’ve already introduced you to ProChance: the special football project that gives undiscovered talent another shot of making it into the professional game.Their big aim is talent-spotting players in the key age groups of U15 to U19, putting them in front of key decision-makers at pro clubs with their regular showcase events. ProChance’s strong industry contacts have already made such occasions a reality – and now they’re giving one FourFourTwo reader the incredible, money-can’t-buy chance to trial... Читать дальше...

Lucas Torreira suffered a fractured ankle during Mondays FA Cup fifth-round win at Portsmouth, Arsenal have announced.The Uruguay midfielder was taken off on a stretcher early on during the 2-0 victory and was later seen leaving Fratton Park on crutches.The club have not given a return date, with the 24-year-old set for further specialist reviews.Oh dear.. #AFC pic.twitter.com/jdrBVENgLp Mark Mann-Bryans (@MarkyMBryans) March 2, 2020Torreira was replaced by Dani Ceballos just 16 minutes into the cup tie... Читать дальше...

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has hailed the professionalism of his first class right-back Ricardo Pereira.The Portugal defender headed Leicesters late winner against Birmingham on Wednesday night that sent the Foxes into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the second time in three seasons.Pereira has been a model of consistency this campaign and Rodgers said the 26-year-old has been a pleasure to work with since his arrival at the King Power Stadium as manager just over a year ago.Ive got a brilliant player. Читать дальше...

Eric Diers altercation with a supporter following Tottenhams FA Cup defeat to Norwich is being investigated by the Football Association.The PA news agency understands the England midfielders confrontation with an individual in the West Stand at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is being looked at.The 26-year-old is likely to face disciplinary action from the FA over the incident.Dier went into the crowd to confront a supporter who was arguing with the players brother.Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said he understood why he did it... Читать дальше...

Eric Dier was involved in an altercation with a supporter after Tottenhams FA Cup defeat to Norwich on Wednesday.The Spurs player climbed into the lower tier of the West Stand at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to confront a fan who was arguing with his brother.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at other incidents where footballers have been involved in heated exchanges with fans.Eric CantonaEric Cantona was banned for eight months for kung-fu kicking a Crystal Palace fan in January 1995 (Martin Rickett/PA)In January 1995... Читать дальше...

This interview first appeared in the January 2020 issue of FourFourTwo. Subscribe to the magazine now for less than £3.80 an issue and get £29.97 worth of bookazines absolutely freeFive minutes. That’s all Megan Rapinoe needed to make her statement. She did it without saying a single word. On a summer’s evening in Paris, the USA were playing France in a World Cup quarter-final. All eyes were on Rapinoe. In the previous round, she had scored both goals against Spain. Then, a video interview was released, filmed before the tournament. Читать дальше...

Liverpool are currently living as other successful teams have in the past, with anything short of perfection incurring a chorus of contrived glee. Manchester United experienced that in the 1990s, Arsenal briefly flirted with it in the decade that followed, and Chelsea and Manchester City have both occupied a similar place in the years since.Each of those teams were different and not all of those periods were truly dynastic, but they remain bound by the responses they provoked. People loved it when... Читать дальше...

How can I purchase tickets for Euro 2020?Euro 2020 tickets have been released over a number of dates. The application window for the tournament began back in June last year, where fans had to register for a lottery-like draw. In July and August 2019, fans found out their fate. In December, the ticket sales reopened for fans of qualified nations.There are still four Euro 2020 teams to be decided. In April 2020, fans of national teams who qualify for the tournament via the play-offs will be able to apply for tickets.This could include Scotland... Читать дальше...