Новости за 30.03.2018

Sunderland moved off the bottom of the Championship table as a surprise 4-1 win at play-off hopefuls Derby County earned former Wales coach Chris Coleman his second victory of 2018. Craig Forsyth deflected a shot into his own net and gave away a penalty in a miserable individual display, fifth-placed Derby's winless streak stretching to eight matches following an awful team performance at a sodden Pride Park on Friday. George Honeyman gave the Black Cats an early lead when his strike was glanced beyond Scott Carson by Forsyth... Читать дальше...

Neymar will return to Paris in around two to three weeks, according to head coach Unai Emery. The Brazil superstar is recovering in his homeland from a fractured foot sustained in a 3-0 Ligue 1 win against rivals Marseille last month. Neymar was reportedly a possible doubt for the World Cup as a result of the injury, with the 26-year-old also sustaining an ankle sprain. But Emery believes Neymar is closing in on a return to the pitch, although Saturday's Coupe de la Ligue final against Monaco will come far too soon. Читать дальше...

Wolves and Cardiff City both look strong favourites to win promotion to the Premier League after collecting Good Friday victories. Nuno Espirito Santo's side had two men sent off but are edging ever closer to a return to the top-flight after six years away, with the Bluebirds near-certain to join them. Wins over Middlesbrough and Burton Albion respectively kept the Championship's top two well clear of the chasing pack, but the play-off picture is increasingly muddled. Fulham and Aston Villa appear... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti admits they are under a lot of pressure to win the Coupe de la Ligue, even though he thinks some criticism of the team has been unjust. Unai Emery's side are aiming to win a third domestic treble in four seasons and will take the first step towards that goal against Monaco on Saturday in Bordeaux. Victory in that final will also give them a fifth Coupe de la Ligue triumph in a row, but speculation persists that Emery will be moved on at the end of the... Читать дальше...

Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim insists if Paris Saint-Germain's next coach is Portuguese then he will not be the man at the helm. Unai Emery's future in the French capital has been under severe scrutiny since PSG were beaten by Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16, with Thomas Meunier and Angel Di Maria having both questioned whether the Spaniard will still be in charge next season. Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho and former Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel are among the high-profile names to be linked with the role... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo and Toni Kroos are among the big names absent from Real Madrid's 19-man squad for Saturday's LaLiga visit to Las Palmas. Zinedine Zidane indicated in his pre-match news conference that Isco and captain Sergio Ramos would be absent because of minor injuries, while Dani Carvajal is suspended. And with Zidane having an eye on the first leg of a Champions League quarter-final against Juventus on Tuesday, Madrid have rested some of their star players. Ronaldo has hit 21 goals... Читать дальше...

David Moyes is not expecting a repeat of the disturbances that marred West Ham's last home fixture against Burnley, but insists his players are "prepared" and "mentally stronger" if more incidents happen at London Stadium. Five supporters were banned for life by the club after a series of unsavoury incidents during the 3-0 defeat to prior to the international break. Several fans invaded the playing surface, while a coin struck co-chairman David Sullivan's glasses during a toxic atmosphere. Captain Mark Noble tussled with one supporter... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (Saturday, 12.30pm)The big talking point: Palace's survival hopes. You expect - but probably shouldn't assume - that Southampton and Stoke will improve before much longer, so Roy Hodgson's players could really do with moving themselves away from the bottom three.What will happen: Palace will return to something like full strength. Hodgson still has a few long-term absentees, but can now pick from Wilfried Zaha (hopefully), Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mamadou Sakho at a critical time.What won't happen... Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti insists he will be Inter coach next season, despite the departure of technical co-ordinator Walter Sabatini. Sabatini left his role with the Nerazzurri and owners Suning Group this week amid reports he had grown frustrated with the financial constraints imposed on the club. His departure has also cast some doubt on the future of Spalletti, whose contract at San Siro expires at the end of next season. However, the 59-year-old is adamant he will be at the club for 2018-19, during... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Valverde has confirmed Barcelona did not hold talks with national team coaches regarding players being selected during the March international break. Lucas Digne is out for three weeks after sustaining an injury on international duty with France, while Lionel Messi is a doubt for Saturday's league game at Sevilla. Messi was unable to play any part in either Argentina fixture during the break, but Valverde empathises with national team coaches as the World Cup approaches. "You have to put... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi remains a doubt for Barcelona's trip to Sevilla in LaLiga on Saturday, coach Ernesto Valverde has confirmed. A hamstring injury kept Messi out of both Argentina matches during the international break, including a 6-1 thumping in Madrid at the hands of Spain. Messi took part in some of Thursday's session, but with a Champions League quarter-final against Roma coming next week Valverde is prepared to give the forward time to prove his fitness. "We have to wait, we are taking care of him... Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri may leave Juventus at the end of the season if he no longer feels "hyper motivated", according to the club's former player Alessio Tacchinardi. Allegri has been linked with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, with the clubs reportedly ready to part with Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery respectively at the conclusion of the campaign. The Juve coach insists he is happy in Turin - where he is contracted until 2020 - but Tacchinardi does not think it is certain Allegri will be in charge next season. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho insists he does not have a problem playing Luke Shaw if Ashley Young is forced to miss Saturday's clash with Swansea City, despite the Manchester United manager publicly criticising him recently. Mourinho hauled Shaw off at half-time during United's FA Cup win over Brighton and Hove Albion before the international break, before delivering some stinging criticism of him after the game. Shaw's "personality" and "class" were questioned by Mourinho, who also said his left-back did not... Читать дальше...

Gennaro Gattuso feels AC Milan must play a "perfect" game to cause a Serie A upset away to leaders Juventus on Saturday. Juve have built a two-point lead from Napoli at the top of the table as they seek a seventh straight Scudetto. Massimiliano Allegri's men have lost once in Serie A at home since 2015 and Gattuso is under no illusions about the task facing Milan, who head to Turin with five straight league wins under their belts. "Juventus are a great team, unbeatable for the last six years," Gattuso told reporters on Friday. Читать дальше...

Nice striker Mario Balotelli believes he deserved a recall to the Italy squad for the friendlies with Argentina and England. The 27-year-old was overlooked by Luigi Di Biagio despite scoring 14 goals in 19 starts in Ligue 1 this season, with youngsters Federico Chiesa and Patrick Cutrone preferred alongside Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne. Italy interim boss Di Biagio confirmed he would continue to monitor Balotelli's form with a view to handing him a call-up this year for the first time since the 2014 World Cup finals. Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola would welcome Raheem Sterling penning a new contract at Manchester City and knows the winger's form could attract the attention of rival clubs. Sterling joined City from Liverpool for £49million in July 2015 and has flourished under Guardiola's leadership this season, scoring 20 goals in all competitions for the runaway Premier League leaders. The 23-year-old has often grasped for his best form on the international stage but turned in a superb display during England's 1-1 draw against Italy in midweek. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho paid tribute to Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of his presentation as an LA Galaxy player on Friday, saying it makes him "sad" when he sees the best players head towards the end of their careers. United confirmed Ibrahimovic had been released last Thursday amid speculation linking him with a move to Major League Soccer, ending his 20-month association with the club. The player and Galaxy announced their agreement a day later, with Ibrahimovic to attend his first training session on Friday before a media conference. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp had his tongue firmly in his cheek when he suggested that Emre Can had demanded more than the reported £200,000 a week to remain a Liverpool player. The Germany midfielder is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season, and Can's future has been a subject of debate for much of the campaign. Earlier this week, Can hit out at "false stories" regarding his rumoured wage demands, and Reds boss Klopp was in a jokey mood when addressing the issue at a media conference previewing... Читать дальше...

Liverpool could have Nathaniel Clyne back for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Clyne played in the Under-23 team's 3-1 loss to Middlesbrough last week, having missed the whole of the 2017-18 season to date with a back problem. Klopp has confirmed the full-back is a "very good option" for the meeting at Selhurst Park against his old club. "One or two games more would be nice but the situation is like it is," the Reds boss told the club's official website. Читать дальше...

Adelaide United have moved up to fourth in the A-League thanks to a straightforward 3-1 win over rock-bottom Wellington Phoenix on Friday. Phoenix held their own for much of the first half, but Adelaide broke the deadlock just before the interval and there was to no stopping the hosts from there. Johan Absalonsen opened the scoring with this third goal in as many games, evading his marker to head in a cross. United doubled their lead in the 61st minute through Ben Garuccio, who embarked on a powerful... Читать дальше...

AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso has done an "exceptional" job since taking over in November and should be considered responsible for Leonardo Bonucci's return to form, according to former Juventus and Italy midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi. A poor start to the season following heavy spending resulted in Vincenzo Montella's dismissal, with Gattuso getting promoted from Milan's youth side to replace him. Milan have lost just two Serie A games since Gattuso took over and they head into Saturday's clash... Читать дальше...

Napoli are "almost obsessed" with defeating Juventus in the race for the Serie A title, according to defender Raul Albiol. Maurizio Sarri's side are two points behind the champions at the top of the table with nine matches of the season left to play. The points gap means the clash between the teams in Turin on April 22 could well be a pivotal moment in Napoli's quest to win a first Scudetto since the 1989-90 campaign. And Albiol admits the entire squad are desperate to end that long wait for success... Читать дальше...

Roma star Radja Nainggolan has hinted he wanted to join Inter at the start of the season to link up again with former coach Luciano Spalletti, but revealed no move materialised because the Milan club never made a "concrete" offer. Spalletti worked with Nainggolan at Roma until the Italian opted to leave the club at the end of last season. Following Spalletti's departure and subsequent arrival at Inter, Nainggolan was strongly linked with joining him at San Siro, with the pair said to have worked well together. Читать дальше...

Yannick Carrasco says he left Atletico Madrid for Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang in order to play enough minutes to secure a place in Belgium's World Cup squad. Carrasco showed real promise in his first two seasons at Atletico following a move from Monaco, particularly in his second campaign when he scored 10 times in LaLiga. But he struggled for consistency this term, starting just eight times in the first half of the season and when Dalian Yifang came calling, the Belgian made the move to China. Читать дальше...

Few things match the excitement of a signing rocking up at your club in the summer, allowing you to dream about the potential superstar-in-wait. Then four games into the season, you realise he’s a hapless plodder destined for a hasty exit. The humanity!However, this lot have bucked that trend and actually proved to be successful debutants for their Premier League clubs. Well, at least when it comes to time on the pitch – how great they are might still be a matter for internal supporter debate.These are the players... Читать дальше...