Новости за 05.06.2018

Mario Balotelli has once again drawn apparent criticism from Italy's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini after calling for the country to liberalise its citizenship laws. Balotelli has enjoyed a successful return to the international fold under his old Inter and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini. The 27-year-old striker scored on his first Italy appearance for four years in a 2-1 win against Saudi Arabia last week before seeing Leonardo Bonucci net from the rebound when his free-kick was saved in a 3-1 loss to France. Читать дальше...

Kevin Trapp believes Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius will bounce back from his Champions League nightmare. Karius was at fault for two goals as Liverpool were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in the final, although doctors later confirmed the German suffered concussion during the match - potentially from a clash with Sergio Ramos. Compatriot Trapp described continuing despite the concussion as "madness", and backed the Reds' shot-stopper to respond well. "If it is true that he had a concussion and that led to the mistakes... Читать дальше...

Jerome Boateng expects Leroy Sane to bounce back and be a key player for Germany after Joachim Low's "surprise" decision to leave the winger out of his World Cup squad. Manchester City star Sane was the shock absentee when Low confirmed Germany's 23-man group for the finals on Monday, having failed to impress on the international stage. Boateng did not expect the winger to be one of the men to miss out, but he acknowledges that Low had a tough job in narrowing down a talented squad. "Of course, it was a difficult decision for the coach. Читать дальше...

Raheem Sterling has credited the inclusive England environment cultivated by Gareth Southgate with helping him to ignore a recent slew of negative headlines. The 23-year-old was a star performer for Manchester City this season, scoring 23 times in all competitions as Pep Guardiola's record-breaking side lifted the Premier League and the EFL Cup. But the Sun ran front-page stories criticising Sterling for a tattoo depicting a gun on his right leg last week – the player swiftly explained it was part... Читать дальше...

Andres Iniesta will not rule out continuing his Spain career beyond the World Cup, even if it could be "difficult" after leaving Europe. Barcelona great Iniesta is departing Camp Nou for Japan this off-season, signing for Vissel Kobe after a glittering European career. The veteran midfielder will first turn out for Spain at the World Cup in Russia, but he has not yet made a decision on his international future after the tournament. Iniesta, 34, told reporters at Spain's media day: "This World Cup could be my last appearance but... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho got his close-season spending underway with the acquisition of Brazil international Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk. Both clubs have confirmed an agreement has been reached for the 25-year-old, which is reported to be worth in the region of £52million. It places the midfielder among the most expensive signings in United's illustrious history. Here, we look at how those men have fared at Old Trafford.  @ManUtd  pic.twitter.com/HOgfPvPaah — FC SHAKHTAR ENGLISH (@FCShakhtar_eng) June 5... Читать дальше...

West Ham have completed the signing of right-back Ryan Fredericks on a free transfer from newly promoted Fulham. Fredericks starred as Fulham won the Championship play-offs at the end of the 2017-18 season, but the club failed to agree a new deal with the defender, allowing him to move across London and become Manuel Pellegrini's first signing as Hammers boss. The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Premier League side and will officially join his new employers on July 1. He told West Ham's official website... Читать дальше...

Alessio Romagnoli has signed a new four-year contract with AC Milan. The Italy international has become a key man at San Siro, lining up alongside Leonardo Bonucci and making 28 Serie A appearances for Gennaro Gattuso's men last season. And Romagnoli has now renewed his Milan deal, committing his future to the club until 2022. A Milan statement described the contract as a "priority" for chiefs Marco Fassone and Massimiliano Mirabelli. "I thank Fassone and Mirabelli," Romagnoli said in an announcement on Milan's Facebook page. Читать дальше...

Sergio Ramos has mocked the reaction to his challenges on Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah and Loris Karius in the Champions League final. Real Madrid captain Ramos tangled with Salah in the first half of the crunch Kiev clash, leading the Reds star to be withdrawn with a shoulder issue, putting his participation at the World Cup in doubt. Madrid went on to claim a third consecutive European title after two errors from goalkeeper Karius, who appeared to be caught with an elbow by Ramos shortly beforehand. Читать дальше...

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Brazil midfielderFred.With Michael Carrick retiring and uncertainty over Marouane Fellaini's future in Manchester, United have turned to the 25-year-old in a deal that it is reported will be worth £52million.A brief statement released on United's official website read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos."A further... Читать дальше...

Gaizka Mendieta approves of Julen Lopetegui's decision to leave Alvaro Morata out of Spain's World Cup squad, believing it is more important to have options in other positions. Lopetegui has included only two traditional centre forwards, Diego Costa and Rodrigo, in his 23-man group for the tournament, with Chelsea's Morata omitted after a mixed first season in the Premier League. And while Spain now have few alternatives in attack, Mendieta trusts that this decision has been made to include players... Читать дальше...

Yaya Toure will forego big money to prove Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola wrong in the coming season, according to his agent, as the veteran targets a switch to another top-six Premier League club. Toure has expressed his anger at Guardiola after he was left on the fringes of the squad in his last two seasons at the club, telling France Football that the "jealous" former Barcelona coach "took him for a rival". And Dimitri Seluk, the midfielder's agent, has also hit out at Guardiola, revealing... Читать дальше...

David Beckham has thrown his support behind the combined United States, Canada and Mexico bid to host the 2026 World Cup. The three North American countries are competing with Morocco to host world football's showpiece event, with a decision to be made on June 13. Last week, FIFA confirmed the joint bid had scored four out of five in its evaluation report, receiving a better score than their African opponents, who managed just 2.7. Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter publicly backed Morocco's proposal... Читать дальше...

Nick Pope is willing to play the long game in his bid to become England's number one. Burnley goalkeeper Pope enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Premier League, with his performances earning him a place in Gareth Southgate's final 23-man World Cup squad. But the 26-year-old is yet to make his international debut, with Jordan Pickford - who started against Nigeria in Saturday's friendly - handed the number one shirt for the tournament. That will not curb Pope's enthusiasm, though, as he looks to... Читать дальше...

Gianluigi Buffon has been hit with a three-match UEFA ban following his red card against Real Madrid and subsequent outburst at referee Michael Oliver. The Juventus goalkeeper was furious after the English official awarded a last-gasp penalty in April's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. Juve had been primed for extra time after wiping out a 3-0 first-leg deficit, but Medhi Benatia fouled Lucas Vazquez in the closing stages and Oliver pointed to the spot. Buffon immediately... Читать дальше...

Leroy Sane has vowed to bounce back after discussing his disappointment at missing out on Germany's final World Cup squad. The Manchester City winger was a surprise omission from Joachim Low's 23-man party for Russia when the head coach cut four names from his preliminary group on Monday, Bayer Leverkusen's Julian Brandt getting the nod ahead of him. Sane acknowledged missing out on the tournament came as a massive blow after his standout performances helped City to a domestic double of the Premier League and EFL Cup. Читать дальше...

10. David Beckham (England, 2006)Apparently every male in England had David Beckham’s haircut in the summer of 2006: even a pensioner nipping into the barber for a short back ’n’ sides would emerge with some kind of approximation of the ‘Hoxton Fin’.Those stylists had been gripped by World Cup fever, thanks to a Becks chop that made the man himself look (as ever) like a rugged dreamboat, but left everyone else resembling a despicable blockhead emerging from a Foxton’s Mini or begging the Dragons to fund his rocket shoes.9. Arturo Vidal (Chile... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have completed the first signing of Unai Emery's tenure with the acquisition of Juventus full-back Stephan Lichtsteiner. The Switzerland international ended his time with Juventus having secured a seventh Serie A title in 2017-18, with Massimiliano Allegri's squad pipping Napoli to the Scudetto in the closing weeks. Lichtsteiner was a champion of Italy in all seven of his seasons in Turin, making over 250 appearances for the Bianconeri. He will add valuable experience to Emery's squad for the 2018-19 Premier League season... Читать дальше...

Santi Cazorla has returned to former club Villarreal for pre-season training following his release from Arsenal. Midfielder Cazorla last played for Arsenal in October 2016, having undergone a succession of Achilles surgeries – one of which preceded an infection that put him at risk of having his foot amputated. The 33-year-old was not offered a new deal by the Gunners, so Villarreal have welcomed him back to continue his recovery ahead of the 2018-19 season. Cazorla made 241 appearances over two previous spells with the LaLiga club... Читать дальше...

Adidas have pretty much got the World Cup on lockdown, but theirbiennial commercial battle with Nike ahead of major tournaments is always a highlight.Oneupmanship is the aim when these two sporting giants clash on our TV screens– and this year, Adiare first out of the traps with their 'Create the Answer' campaign.Bingo cards at the ready: this one's jam-packed with high-profile stars from football and beyond. Think of it asFFT'sGeneration Game-style conveyor belt challenge to see how many you can pick out and remember afterwards. Читать дальше...

Simone Zaza expressed his frustration at continued speculation surrounding his Valencia future, insisting he wishes to remain at Mestalla. Italy forward Zaza scored his first international goal in almost four years against Netherlands on Monday, having returned to the squad after impressing with 13 LaLiga strikes in 2017-18. His fine form has led to reports he could be on the move – AC Milan have been credited with an interest – but he insisted that is not the case. "I do not understand why I have to leave. Читать дальше...

Sokratis Papastathopoulos has chosen to join Arsenal rather than waiting for a potential move to Manchester United, according to the player's father. Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis is expected to sign for Arsenal in the near future, but there was also interest from Jose Mourinho's United. Charalambos Papastathopoulos has confirmed that both teams negotiated with Dortmund, with Sokratis opting for Arsenal rather than waiting to secure a switch to Old Trafford. "There was interest from United... Читать дальше...

Giuseppe Iachini's brief tenure in charge of Sassuolo has come to an end after six months in charge. The 54-year-old replaced Cristian Bucchi in late November with Sassuolo perilously close to Serie A's relegation zone. Iachini guided the Neroverdi to eight wins in his 24 league matches in charge as they finished safely in mid-table, four victories in their final six games lifting them to 11th. However, he will not lead the club next season after Sassuolo's board opted for a change. "After a... Читать дальше...

Antonio Rudiger has given his backing to under-fire Chelsea manager Antonio Conte as the Italian's future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear. Conte marked his debut season in charge by winning the Premier League in 2016-17 but Chelsea's title defence fell well short, with a fifth-placed finish seeing them miss out on the Champions League. The capital club did still secure silverware by lifting the FA Cup, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the final, but that has not stopped speculation over Conte's position. Читать дальше...

According to the Daily Mail, McCarthy -currently the head coach of Cape Town City - is interested in taking over the Buddies.The former Porto striker, who won Europe's most prestigious club competition under Jose Mourinho in 2004, took over in Cape Town at the start of the 2017/18 season and steered his side to a fifth-place finish in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).UEFA A-Licence coach McCarthy has lived in Edinburgh since retiring in 2013, having promised his wife that they would move there after... Читать дальше...