Новости за 21.03.2020

Paulo Dybala has revealed he is the third Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus.The Argentina international posted a picture on Twitter with his girlfriend Oriana where he confirmed the pair had contracted Covid-19.On Tuesday the Serie A club revealed Blaise Matuidi had coronavirus, becoming the second Juve ace after Daniele Rugani to get the virus.Hi everyone, I just wanted to inform you that we have received the results for the Covid-19 test and both Oriana and I have tested positive... Читать дальше...

Southampton chief executive Martin Semmens insists everyone is hopeful of completing the Premier League season by the end of June, but stressed no one can be sure when football in this country will resume.English football is currently suspended until April 30 due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the decision confirmed on Thursday after a meeting of the sports governing bodies.No date for the Premier League or English Football League to resume is pencilled in, but one big issue is players who will... Читать дальше...

10. Zinedine Zidane, FranceHis two goals in the final, both headed from corners, have led to the impression this was Zidane’s tournament. But although he was good, he was far, far better at Euro 2000.Here, Zidane's corner set up Christophe Dugarry in France’s opener against South Africa, and he then spun brilliantly out of a challenge and flicked a pass out for Lizarazu to tee up Thierry Henry’s opener against Saudi Arabia. A red card for a stamp on Fuad Amin rather soured that match, though, and... Читать дальше...

Celtics charity foundation has announced it will spend 150,000 helping vulnerable people in the local area during the coronavirus pandemic.The money, forming the Football For Good Fund, will be used to help community charities and food banks and feed 250 people every weekday at Celtic Park.The clubs chief executive Peter Lawwell told BBC Sport: Our club was born to bring comfort to the most vulnerable on our doorstep and we strive to maintain that charitable principle today through the work of Celtic... Читать дальше...

La Liga president Javier Tebas has predicted that European football will be back by the middle of May.The Spanish top flight was suspended earlier this month due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.The Premier League is on hold until April 30 at the earliest, but Tebas believes it will take a little longer before the season resumesacross the continent."In mid-May we should be able to be back on with all European competitions," Tebas told Marca. "All of them. Of course, it depends on how the pandemic evolves."It could be before... Читать дальше...

Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster has welcomed the Governments offer of wage subsidies but has concerns over how long it could take for the measures to reach Scottish football.In response to the coronavirus crisis, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Friday that employers would be able to apply to HM Revenue and Customs to cover 80 per cent of the wages of staff they keep on, up to 2,500 a month.Dempster told BBC Sport: Its welcome for everyone football included. Even with decent reserves in the bank... Читать дальше...

Aymeric Laporte has played down rumours that he could leave Manchester City due to their Champions League ban.The reigning Premier League champions have been banned from European competition for two seasons after being found guilty of breaching UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations.However, City have already announced that they will appeal the verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.And Laporte insists he is "very happy" at the Etihad Stadium in spite of the team's probable absence from the... Читать дальше...

Against a backdrop of an expectorating cameraman, a relentless chorus of barking dogs and at one point what sounded like an especially rigorous domestic argument, High Quality United defied the pandemic to win the Bhutan Super League on Saturday.A sport-starved audience that briefly peaked at around five thousand tuned in to an online feed to watch the conclusion of the domestic season in a nation ranked 189th out of 210 in the latest FIFA world rankings.Seldom living up to their name, the favourites... Читать дальше...

Dimitar Berbatov believes Manchester United's recent form shows that the club were right to keep faith with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Solskjaer came under pressure earlier this season as United's chances of a top-four finish appeared slim.However, the Red Devils were unbeaten in 11 games in all competitions prior to the season being placed on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.United beat Manchester City 2-0 in their most recent outing to remain within three points of fourth place in the Premier League table... Читать дальше...

Paul Ince believes Manchester United still need a new striker after missing out on Erling Haaland.Haaland was linked with a move to Old Trafford before his move from Red Bull Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund in January.And Ince believes his former club must improve their attacking options if they want to challenge for the Premier League title next term.“If they want to close the gap on Manchester Cityand Liverpoolthen they need a world-class striker,” the ex-midfielder toldGoal.“They had the chance with Haaland... Читать дальше...

WATCHALONGWatch the full France 98 World Cup final with us at 3pmSaturday, March 21 right hereFive minutes on the clock, 32 teamsto guess.Remember to tweet your scores@FourFourTwoand share with your friends!NOW TRYQuiz! Can you name the top 20 rated players from every FIFA game in the last decade? World Cup 98 was a big tournament of firsts.It was the first time that a certain team hosted it and the first time a certain won it. That's both the same team - in case you can't remember.It was the first... Читать дальше...