Новости за 16.03.2018

FIFA has approved the use of VAR for the first time at the World Cup during a meeting of the organisation's council in Bogata. Earlier this week, VAR won official approval from the International Football Association Board [IFAB], football's rule-making body, at its annual general meeting in Zurich. The FIFA Council consequently convened on Friday in Colombia, where president Gianni Infantino confirmed the decision had been taken to use the controversial technology. "We also spoke about football... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid attacker Angel Correa has been called up to the Argentina squad for their friendlies against Italy and Spain, with Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala ignored again. The call-up comes as something of a surprise given coach Jorge Sampaoli has not been dealt the blow of losing another player to injury. Instead, he has opted to bolster his numerous attacking options with Correa, who has impressed in recent games for Atletico. The forward scored the third in Atletico's 3-0 win over Celta Vigo on Sunday... Читать дальше...

Inter target Lautaro Martinez is a similar type of player to Manchester City star Sergio Aguero and would link up well with Mauro Icardi should his expected move to Serie A go through, according to Hernan Crespo. Racing Club attacker Martinez was heavily linked with Atletico Madrid but is widely expected to join Inter in the next year, having established himself as a rising star in Argentina's Superliga. Still just 20, Martinez has nine goals in 13 league games for Racing this season and 11 in his last 10 outings across all competitions. Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund coach Peter Stoger has defended his criticism of Mario Gotze in the aftermath of Thursday's disappointing Europa League exit to Red Bull Salzburg. Gotze and team-mate Marco Reus were brought off at half-time in the second leg, which finished goalless and consigned Dortmund to a 2-1 aggregate defeat in the last-16 tie, after an underwhelming opening period. Following the loss, Stoger laid into Germany's World Cup winner Gotze, saying: "We were not at all happy with Mario.  "And... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis has a remarkably positive outlook after suffering a broken leg, saying he is "very lucky to have an obstacle" to overcome. The Brazil international had to be taken off in the 62nd minute of Atletico's 5-1 Europa League win – which helped them to an 8-1 aggregate triumph – at Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday. He tracked back to make a last-ditch challenge on Lokomotiv striker Eder, poking the ball away as the Portugal international lined up a shot. As Filipe Luis prodded the ball away... Читать дальше...

Manchester United defender Daley Blind has been omitted from the final selection for Ronald Koeman's first Netherlands squad. The 28-year-old was included in a 33-man preliminary squad for international friendlies against England and Portugal this month. But Blind, who has not played for United since January 5 due to an ankle injury, was among those cut from the final group. PSV's Luuk de Jong and Wolfsburg's Jeffrey Bruma have also been left out by Koeman, who handed maiden call-ups to a number... Читать дальше...

Huddersfield Town have confirmed a permanent deal has been agreed with Mainz for the transfer of goalkeeper Jonas Lossl. The 29-year-old has kept eight clean sheets in the Premier League since joining on a season-long loan in June. Lossl, named in the Denmark squad for upcoming internationals against Panama and Chile, will complete a permanent move at the end of the campaign. "The fact that Jonas will join the club permanently in the summer is excellent news for Huddersfield Town, following on... Читать дальше...

The Champions League quarter-final draw delivered some intriguing ties, including a contest that should produce plenty of goals between Liverpool and Manchester City, as well as a revenge mission for Juventus against Real Madrid. Liverpool and City have been among the best attacking teams in world football this season, and will take their domestic rivalry onto the European stage. Juve are aiming to avenge last season's final heartbreak against Madrid, while Barcelona tackle Roma, and Bayern Munich take on new opponents in the form of Sevilla.

Francis Coquelin will miss the rest of the season after the Valencia midfielder tore his Achilles during training. Coquelin will require surgery on his right leg having sustained the injury during Friday's session, the club confirmed. "The player will be operated upon in the coming hours," Valencia said in a brief statement. Former club Arsenal offered support to Coquelin, posting on Twitter: "We're thinking of you, Francis." We’re thinking of you, Francis https://t.co/TfqzY85XQe — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 16... Читать дальше...

The combination of Manchester United's Champions League elimination by Sevilla and Jose Mourinho's post-match remarks saw the Portuguese attract significant criticism, but the manager has come out swinging in response as he went on a 12-minute tirade on Friday. After Wissam Ben Yedder stunned United by inspiring Sevilla's 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Tuesday, Mourinho risked the wrath of supporters by saying a Champions League exit was "nothing new" to the club. That did not go down well and he came in for criticism... Читать дальше...

Dubbedthe new Neymar by Brazilian media, Rodrygo scored Santos's second goal in their 3-1 win over Uruguayan side Nacional on Thursday night.In doing so, the 17-year-old overtook former Werder Bremen star Diego as the competition's youngest ever goal-getter. Diego, now 33 and at Flamengo,scored his first Copa Libertadores goal back in 2003 when he was nine months older.Rodrygo's goalwas a fine one, too, as you can see below...In order to prepare for the crunch match, Rodrygo had to miss lessons.The... Читать дальше...

Alan Pardew revealed he held clear-the-air talks with West Brom's board after becoming fed up with speculation over his future. Appointed at the end of November following the departure of Tony Pulis, Pardew has struggled to halt the club's slide towards the Championship. A 4-1 loss to Leicester City last Saturday made it six defeats on the spin in the Premier League, leaving West Brom eight points adrift of safety at the foot of the table. Pardew's position was rumoured to be under threat, forcing... Читать дальше...

Juanfran has been diagnosed with a hamstring problem, adding to Atletico Madrid's injury issues. Fellow full-back Filipe Luis fractured his fibula in Thursday's Europa League defeat of Lokomotiv Moscow and is expected to miss the World Cup. While Juanfran's injury is less serious, it adds to Atletico's issues after the January departures of Yannick Carrasco, Nicolas Gaitan and Miguel Angel Moya reduced Diego Simeone's options. "Juanfran was taken off during half-time in our Europa League match... Читать дальше...

Ralph Hasenhuttl has vowed to frustrate Bayern Munich on Sunday as RB Leipzig look to take points off the Bundesliga leaders for the first time. In their three top-flight meetings Bayern have secured a maximum return, scoring 10 goals and conceding just four – all of which came in a 5-4 thriller in May 2017. After a stuttering start to the season Bayern have re-established themselves as the dominant force in Germany and will secure the title with a win combined with both Schalke and Borussia Dortmund dropping points. Читать дальше...

Illustration: Paul Lacolley It was my first day at Carlisle United and I was jogging around a pitch with a young keeper called Paul Heritage. “We’ve been crap all season – if we go downit won’t be your fault, and if we stay up, you could be a hero,” he told me.“What if I got the winning goal?” I said, tongue in cheek.Three weeks later, it happened.When I agreed to sign for Carlisle on loan from Swindon, I didn’t even think about where they were in the league. I phoned my dad to tell him about the move, but 30 seconds later he called me back. Читать дальше...

Mark Hughes is happy with the improvement Southampton's players have demonstrated under his leadership ahead of the Welshman's first game in charge. Hughes was appointed after Southampton sacked Mauricio Pellegrino following a run of one win in 17 Premier League fixtures. But Hughes will start his tenure, having agreed a deal to the end of the season, with an FA Cup quarter-final away to Wigan Athletic on Sunday. "We've been working for two days and I've been encouraged by what I've seen," former Stoke City boss Hughes told reporters. Читать дальше...

Alvaro Morata has a good chance of being selected for the World Cup despite failing to make Spain's latest squad, says coach Julen Lopetegui. Morata - yet to score in 2018 - was among the headline absentees from the squad named by Lopetegui for international friendlies against Germany and Argentina on March 23 and 27 respectively. Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas was also left out - although Marcos Alonso earned a maiden call-up - while Bayern Munich's Javi Martinez was not included. Villarreal... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp is fuming with the Premier League for rescheduling Liverpool's Merseyside derby clash as the early kick-off on the Saturday between their Champions League quarter-final contests with Manchester City. Friday's Champions League draw paired Liverpool with their top-flight rivals in the last eight of Europe's elite competition, setting up a tantalising tie. The first leg will take place on Wednesday April 4, and Klopp has taken issue with the fact the Premier League have moved their next domestic game ... Читать дальше...

Jupp Heynckes has contradicted his previous comments about Malcom by dismissing reports Bayern Munich are interested in signing the Bordeaux forward. Malcom has been heavily linked with a move to one of Europe's top clubs in recent months, with Premier League trio Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United said to be leading the chase. Bayern appeared to have joined the race for his signature last month, when Heynckes confirmed the 21-year-old was on the radar of their scouting team. However, when asked about the Brazilian on Friday... Читать дальше...

1. Unai Emery (PSG)Emery may not have been immediately sacked following PSG’s Champions League elimination, but a 5-2 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid means it’s only a matter of time before he gets the bullet.A failure to take the French capital club to the next level in Europe – PSG were knocked out in the last16 for both of Emery’s attempts – means the former Sevilla coach will be dismissed regardless of the fact his side look set to win Ligue 1 at a canter. A failure to successfully manage the dressing room’s multitude of egos hasn’t helped... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals is a "dream" draw for Manchester United fans. Jose Mourinho's United were surprisingly beaten by Sevilla, losing 2-1 at Old Trafford to crash out in the round of 16. After Liverpool knocked out Porto and City progressed against Basel, the Premier League rivals were paired together in Friday's draw. Liverpool are the only side to have beaten Pep Guardiola's men in the Premier League this season, triumphing in a 4-3 thriller at Anfield... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho insists he will not "run away or disappear" from his responsibilities after launching an impassioned defence of his Manchester United tenure. The Portuguese has faced severe criticism over his tactics in the wake of United's dismal Champions League last-16 exit to Sevilla on Tuesday. Mourinho was particularly panned for the defensive mindset the Red Devils set up with in the 2-1 defeat, as Wissam Ben Yedder's double put the tie beyond United. But speaking ahead of United's FA Cup... Читать дальше...

Carrick, 36, recently announced that he will retire from professional football at the end of the 2017/18 season.He has made a limited number of appearances for Manchester United this season due to an irregular heart rhythm, but has been offered a role at the club in a non-playing capacity once he hangs up his boots.In light of his impending retirement, a BBC video of a 13-year-old Carrick discussing his life ambitions in 1995 has resurfaced.Even back then the Wallsend native, who went on to play... Читать дальше...

Pavel Nedved believes last season's final will count for nothing when Juventus face familiar foes Real Madrid in the last eight of the Champions League. The two European giants were drawn against each other on Friday in Nyon, setting up a repeat of the 2017 showpiece in Cardiff. Madrid won 4-1 on that occasion, Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice as the Spanish side became the first club to successfully defend the trophy in the Champions League era, but Juve came out on top when the clubs met at the semi-final stage in 2015. Читать дальше...

Julen Lopetegui's latest Spain squad has several notable absentees in Javi Martinez, Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata, while Chelsea's Marcos Alonso is in line for his first cap. Spain face Germany and Argentina in international friendlies on March 23 and 27, and Lopetegui's squad for the World Cup - which is just three months away - is starting to take shape. On that front, it is bad news for Martinez, Fabregas and Morata. Martinez's absence comes as something of a shock given his strong recent form at club level for Bayern Munich... Читать дальше...