Новости за 06.05.2018

Pep Guardiola says winning the Premier League is sweeter reward for effort than any record Manchester City will attain this season. The champions received their trophy on Sunday following a 0-0 home draw with Huddersfield Town that moved them 17 points clear of Manchester United. Though they celebrated with gusto, the failure to beat the stubborn Terriers means City must win both of their remaining matches in order to become the first English top-flight team to reach 100 points in a single season. Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte said the news of Alex Ferguson suffering a brain haemorrhage was on his mind during preparations for Chelsea's 1-0 win over Liverpool and wished the former Manchester United manager a quick recovery. Ferguson had emergency surgery on Saturday and United said the operation went "very well". Conte played against Ferguson's United side for Juventus in a number of Champions League clashes and he spoke of their relationship after his team's victory, which came thanks to a first-half goal from Olivier Giroud. Читать дальше...

Claims Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Lyon attacker Nabil Fekir at the end of the season have been dismissed by Jurgen Klopp and Jean-Michel Aulas. Reports emerged during Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday that the Merseyside club will sign Fekir for €70million (£62m) in the upcoming transfer window, the France forward having netted 22 goals in all competitions for Lyon this term. However, Klopp was quick to dismiss the possibility of the rumours being true, although he did not deny interest in the player. Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger hopes Alex Ferguson's "strength and optimistic character" can help the former Manchester United manager in his recovery from a brain haemorrhage. Ferguson underwent emergency surgery on Saturday, with his old club confirming the procedure was a success but that the 76-year-old would need a period in intensive care. The Scot had made an appearance at Old Trafford less than a week before falling ill, presenting Wenger with a special gift in recognition of his years of service prior to United's 2-1 win over Arsenal. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo has matched the Real Madrid record for the most goals in El Clasico matches against Barcelona. The benchmark of 18 was set by the iconic Alfredo Di Stefano, widely considered to be the greatest player in Madrid's illustrious history. Ronaldo drew level with Di Stefano on Sunday by turning home from inside the six-yard box after Karim Benzema nodded a delivery from Toni Kroos across the face of goal. His effort cancelled out Luis Suarez's opener at Camp Nou, as Madrid attempt... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp was unconcerned by Mohamed Salah's disappointing performance against Chelsea, refuting the suggestion the Egypt winger is suffering burnout. Salah has enjoyed a remarkable season, scoring 43 goals in all competitions and winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, but he failed to shine against his former club on Sunday as Olivier Giroud's goal secured the points for Antonio Conte's side. However, Klopp, whose team booked a place in the Champions League final on Wednesday, claimed... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger admitted he will miss being Arsenal manager during an emotional farewell to the club's supporters after his final home game in charge. The Frenchman saw his side secure sixth place in the Premier League with a resounding 5-0 triumph over nearest rivals Burnley at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Given a guard of honour prior to kick-off, Wenger was then presented with a gold-plated mini replica of the Premier League trophy - awarded initially to the club following their unbeaten 2003-04 season - in the aftermath. Читать дальше...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Alex Ferguson is in his prayers after the Manchester United legend underwent emergency surgery following a brain haemorrhage. United announced on Saturday that Ferguson had undergone a successful operation, but there has been no further update on the 76-year-old's well-being. And, speaking after Liverpool's defeat to Chelsea, Klopp put club rivalries aside to join his managerial counterparts in wishing Ferguson well. "I met Sir Alex after the first leg against Roma... Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri confirmed the existence of an €8million release clause in his contract as he dispelled suggestions of a rift with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Sarri has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League with Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly among his admirers. Speculation over his possible departure from Stadio San Paolo was fuelled by recent criticism from De Laurentiis, who blamed a lack of squad rotation for burning out the players. Any move would come on the back... Читать дальше...

John Stones says it is "literally a dream come true" to win a maiden Premier League title with Manchester City. The England defender started in the league for the first time since January as the champions were held 0-0 at home by Huddersfield Town on Sunday. Stones is among a cluster of first-time champions at City and the former Everton and Barnsley defender believes Pep Guardiola deserves huge credit for leading the club to a terrific triumph. "It's literally a dream come true," Stones told Sky Sports. Читать дальше...

Andres Iniesta has been passed fit to start for Barcelona in his final Clasico against Real Madrid. The Barcelona captain is leaving Camp Nou at the end of the season, wrapping up a career-long association with the club that has yielded nine LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues. Iniesta - expected to move to the Chinese Super League - missed training in the build-up to the game but has been included in Ernesto Valverde's side as Barca bid to complete an unbeaten league campaign. Lionel Messi... Читать дальше...

Diego Simeone pointed to suspensions and tiredness among his players as factors in Atletico Madrid's first LaLiga home defeat of the season. Atletico were beaten 2-0 by lowly Espanyol, who were the better side throughout and triumphed thanks to an own goal from Stefan Savic and Leo Baptistao's effort. The hosts were without the suspended Diego Costa and Angel Correa, while Antoine Griezmann was an unused substitute following his midweek exploits in the Europa League semi-final victory over Arsenal. Читать дальше...

Chelsea took full advantage of Tottenham's shock defeat to West Brom by grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, closing to within two points of the Champions League places. Antonio Conte's men had appeared almost out of the running for Champions League football until recently, but Olivier Giroud's first-half header secured them a fourth successive top-flight win and they go into the final two games of the season within striking distance of Spurs. Liverpool actually... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger enjoyed a winning farewell in his final home game in charge as Arsenal eased to a 5-0 thumping of Burnley at Emirates Stadium. The Frenchman, who will leave at the end of the season after nearly 22 years at the helm, saw his side seal sixth place in style, thrashing their nearest rivals in the table on Sunday. While the midweek Europa League defeat to Atletico Madrid ended his hopes of finishing his reign with a trophy, Wenger was rightly the centre of attention in his 606th and last home fixture. Читать дальше...

Ilkay Gundogan was quick to poke fun at his Manchester City team-mates after the Premier League champions inadvertently knocked the trophy off its plinth during their title celebrations. In stark contrast to their slick play on the pitch, City nearly made a mess of the trophy presentation after Sunday's 0-0 draw against Huddersfield Town when they sent the silverware to the ground. The players did not seem too concerned, however, with much of their attention seemingly on the outgoing Yaya Toure. Читать дальше...

Yaya Toure feels the time is right to move on from Manchester City after celebrating his third Premier League title in an eight-year spell at the club. Toure's departure was confirmed by Pep Guardiola ahead of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Huddersfield Town, after which City were presented with the league trophy. The Ivory Coast international has been a central figure throughout City's emergence as a Premier League force and will go down as one of the club's greats. But Toure, having failed to start a Premier League game this term... Читать дальше...

Nurnberg will return to the Bundesliga after three seasons away as a 2-0 win at Sandhausen on Sunday confirmed promotion for Michael Kollner's side. Goals either side of half-time from captain Hanno Behrens and Tim Leibold earned the crucial victory at BWT-Stadion am Hardtwald, moving them to the top of the table. Nurnberg join Fortuna Dusseldorf in gaining promotion to Germany's top flight and the pair meet next weekend in a match that will decide who claims the 2.Bundesliga title. The odds appear... Читать дальше...

Mohamed Salah will make his 50th Liverpool appearance at his former side Chelsea on Sunday, while Jurgen Klopp has opted to rest captain Jordan Henderson. Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge aiming to claim the victory that will guarantee them a place in the Champions League next season and Klopp's side are almost at full strength. Their revered first-choice attacking trio of Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all start, as they did in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League defeat at Roma, despite the latter suffering a slight knock. Читать дальше...

Jose Morais has been sacked by Barnsley after the club's relegation from the Championship was confirmed on Sunday. A former assistant to Jose Mourinho, who worked with his fellow Portuguese at Benfica, Inter, Real Madrid and Chelsea, Morais was appointed by the Tykes in February. Yet after a 4-1 loss at Derby County on the Championship's final day consigned the Yorkshire outfit to League One, Morais was dismissed despite having a year remaining on his contract. Barnsley were 22nd in the Championship and one point adrift when Morais arrived... Читать дальше...

Cardiff City secured promotion to the Premier League after nearest rivals Fulham slipped up at Birmingham City on a dramatic final day of the Championship season. Neil Warnock's side knew a home win over Reading would clinch second place behind champions Wolves, yet could only manage a 0-0 draw against their lowly opponents. However, with their nearest rivals losing 3-1 on the road, the Welsh club were still able to celebrate at the final whistle, leaving Fulham to fight it out in the play-offs for a second successive season. Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti hailed Mauro Icardi as the best player he has ever coached following Inter's 4-0 demolition of Udinese. Icardi netted his 99th Serie A goal for the Nerazzurri in first-half stoppage time, following up efforts from Andrea Ranocchia and Rafinha to make it 3-0 at the interval. Borja Valero added another after Seko Fofana's second-half red card, and although Icardi did not bring up his century, Spalletti praised the Argentine's work rate and clinical prowess. "Icardi, he's a top player, an exceptional finisher," Spalletti said.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sebastian Rode added weight to reports Lucien Favre is set to take over from Peter Stoger at the club, saying the players "fully expect to have a new coach next season". Stoger has guided Dortmund from eighth place to third in the Bundesliga since taking over from Peter Bosz in December 2017, but his contract is due to expire in June and Nice coach Favre is favourite to replace him. Ahead of next Saturday's final day trip to Hoffenheim, where Dortmund need a point to secure Champions League football next season... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp has given Liverpool's squad the belief they can compete with anyone, according to captain Jordan Henderson. The former Borussia Dortmund boss has had a huge impact since taking charge at Anfield, utilising both the transfer market and the club's youth system to enhance the squad he inherited from predecessor Brendan Rodgers. After securing a place in the Premier League's top four last term, the German has steered Liverpool through to this season's Champions League final. While few... Читать дальше...

Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson is the latest to pay tribute to Alex Ferguson as he recovers from a brain haemorrhage. The 76-year-old is recovering in Salford Royal hospital after undergoing emergency surgery on Saturday. Messages of support have been sent from across the football world, including from former United stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand and clubs such as Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona. Robson admits the news came as a shock... Читать дальше...

Celtic's Kieran Tierney insists he is happy to remain with the Scottish champions despite rumoured interest from a number of Premier League clubs. Tierney signed a six-year contract with Celtic earlier in the campaign, and the marauding left-back has become a key cog in Brendan Rodgers' dominant side. The 20-year-old's form has reportedly drawn interest from a glut of high-profile sides in England's top flight, including Manchester United and Tottenham, but Tierney has no plans to leave Celtic in the close-season. Читать дальше...