Новости за 10.06.2018

Eden Hazard wants to know who will be in charge of Chelsea next season and hinted that the decision could influence his future at the Premier League club. Antonio Conte has been under pressure for much of the year and his inability to guide Chelsea to a Champions League finish only increased the scrutiny. Nevertheless, the Italian still has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and, with Chelsea said to be keen on tightening the purse strings, he may end up remaining. Former Napoli coach... Читать дальше...

Neymar's talents know no bounds in the eyes of Brazil head coach Tite after the superstar forward made a dazzling return to his starting line-up. The world's most expensive player came back from a broken metatarsal last weekend to rifle in a game-sealing goal in the 2-0 win over Croatia at Anfield. A reintroduction to the starting line-up following on Sunday in Vienna and Neymar's lavish skills left Aleksandar Dragovic on his backside before slotting home Brazil's second in a 3-0 win over Austria. Читать дальше...

Brazil fired their dreams of World Cup glory with a 3-0 win over Austria, according to Neymar – who had his fears of an injury relapse tested to the full. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar endured some heavy challenges on his first start since suffering a broken metatarsal at the end of February and scored a delightful solo goal in the 63rd minute in between Gabriel Jesus' opener and Philippe Coutinho's stylish third. Injury also ruled Neymar out of Brazil's 7-1 humiliation on home soil against... Читать дальше...

Tayfun Korkut has been rewarded for guiding Stuttgart to a seventh-place finish in the Bundesliga with a new two-year contract. Korkut, 44, was appointed in January with Stuttgart 14th in the table, initially signing an 18-month deal. But few would have predicted the impact of the Stuttgart-born former Turkey international, as he presided over nine wins in 14 Bundesliga games, suffering just one defeat in that time. And sporting director Michael Reschke has no doubt that Korkut and his staff are... Читать дальше...

The jeers and criticism aimed at Ilkay Gundogan from Germany fans following his recent meeting with controversial Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan are "hard to live with". In May, the Premier League's contingent of players with Turkish descent were invited to a meeting with Erdogan, and Gundogan was photographed attending alongside Germany team-mate Mesut Ozil and Everton striker Cenk Tosun. Gundogan, who was born in Gelsenkirchen, referred to Erdogan as "my president" and for that he has been singled out by Germany fans. Читать дальше...

FIFA will attempt to combat "manipulation" of its world ranking system by introducing an overhauled points formula following the World Cup. The change was approved at a FIFA Council Meeting on Sunday in a bid for the standings to better reflect the true strength of each national team. The present method, which has been in place since 2006, has received criticism for enabling countries to boost their position by scheduling low-risk friendlies against weaker opposition, therefore receiving favourable seedings at major tournaments. Читать дальше...

Tottenham players lack a winning mentality and will undermine England's hopes of going all the way at the World Cup, according to Tony Adams. The ex-Arsenal defender, who captained his country at Euro 96, believes Gareth Southgate is misguided in his selection of a five-man Spurs contingent. Star striker and incumbent skipper Harry Kane is among that group and has been open in his belief that England can defy expectations to compete with the favourites in Russia. But Adams is concerned their lack... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has moved level with Romario in third on Brazil's all-time leading goalscorers list. Neymar achieved the feat on his first start since suffering a broken metatarsal in February, finding the net after 63 minutes of Brazil's final pre-World Cup friendly against Austria in Vienna. Some sublime trickery left home defender Aleksandar Dragovic on the seat of his shorts before Neymar coolly slotted home to put Tite's side 2-0 up. Goal number 55 came after crashing... Читать дальше...

Hebei China Fortune have appointed former Wales and Sunderland manager Chris Coleman as their new head coach, replacing Manuel Pellegrini. The Chinese Super League side have been on the hunt for a new coach since Pellegrini left on May 19, taking up the vacant position at West Ham. Coleman had been without a job following his Sunderland sacking at the end of April, a result of the club's relegation from the Championship. The Welshman had only been at the club since November, but he was unable... Читать дальше...

Leonardo Bonucci has played down suggestions he could leave AC Milan in the upcoming transfer window. Italy defender Bonucci, 31, is reportedly the subject of interest from Premier League side Manchester United. He will be without Champions League football for a second successive if he remains at San Siro after Milan finished a disappointing sixth in Serie A. However, the Rossoneri skipper insists he has no desire to leave the club he joined from Juventus less than 12 months ago. "There is no... Читать дальше...

Napoli midfielder Jorginho is expected to sign for Manchester City "in the next few days", according to the Italian club's president Aurelio De Laurentiis. After previously claiming to have rejected a bid worth €50million, De Laurentiis said City are moving closer to his valuation of Jorginho and gave a positive assessment of negotiations. The Italy international, who has made 133 Serie A appearances for Napoli since joining the club from Hellas Verona in 2014, scored twice as the Partenopei finished second to Juventus in 2017-18. Читать дальше...

France president Emmanuel Macron dubbed Arsene Wenger's achievements as Arsenal manager "a success story for the French league". Macron praised Wenger's longevity and thinks the 68-year-old is now in a position to use his experience to help the sports community in his home country. Wenger remains unsure of his future in football, having said that he wants to give himself "a little distance" from the game before making a decision on a new position. After winning Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France with Monaco... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi is loving life under Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona and has praised the head coach's man-management skills. Former Athletic Bilbao boss Valverde took over from Luis Enrique for the 2017-18 campaign and negotiated a turbulent start that included the shock sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain and a Supercopa de Espana thrashing at the hands of bitter rivals Real Madrid. Inspired by Messi's relentless on-field brilliance, Barca shook off those setbacks and romped to a comfortable LaLiga triumph... Читать дальше...

Nice have made Danilo Barbosa their first signing of the transfer window after finalising his transfer from Braga. No details of defensive midfielder Danilo's contract were announced by Nice, who reportedly paid €8million for his signature. The 22-year-old scored four goals in 31 league appearances for Braga in 2017-18, helping them to fourth place in the Primeira Liga. He also captained Brazil at the 2015 Under-20 World Cup. After joining Braga from Vasco da Gama in 2014, Danilo spent time on loan at Valencia... Читать дальше...

Georgio Chiellini has said he will not be making the Champions League his top priority as he embarks on his first season as captain of Juventus. The 33-year-old defender has been a key player during Juve's domestic dominance over the last decade, playing in all of their seven consecutive title-winning seasons, but he has yet to taste glory in Europe. Juventus have not triumphed in Europe's top club competition since 1996 - losing five finals in the years following that victory - and Chiellini was... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi is unsure if he will continue playing for Argentina beyond the World Cup. The 30-year-old briefly stepped away from the Albiceleste in 2016 and is considering bringing a permanent close to an international career that began in 2005. His long stint in the national team has been marked with near misses including a defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup decider and back-to-back final failures at the Copa America. Messi, who was named player of the tournament four years ago, believes... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola insists he will never return for a second stint as Barcelona head coach and has no interest in becoming Camp Nou president. Guardiola masterminded a golden era with the Catalan club between 2008 and 2012, with three La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues and two Club World Cups among a host of honours collected across four seasons. Similar success followed at Bayern Munich before the 47-year-old guided Manchester City to Premier League and EFL Cup glory this term, but his time on the... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate said the club rivalries that tainted England's chances in the era of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard will not be an issue for his players as they aim to "make their own history". Ferdinand, Gerrard and former team-mate Frank Lampard spoke publicly in 2017 about how communication was strained between England players plying their trade at rival Premier League clubs, suggesting the Three Lions' 'Golden Generation' lacked cohesion. Those comments have been used by Southgate to help... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola has rubbished claims from Yaya Toure suggesting he has had "problems with Africans", stating: "It's a lie and he knows it." In an interview with France Football, Toure strongly criticised his former boss at Manchester City. The veteran midfielder, who was handed a solitary Premier League start in the final season of a hugely successful eight-year stint at the Etihad Stadium, accused Guardiola of having "problems with Africans wherever he goes" and said he was treated as a rival. ... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba is almost certain to start France's World Cup opener against Australia while Olivier Giroud will also be available, Didier Deschamps has confirmed. Debate has raged over whether Pogba merits a place in midfield, with the Manchester United man failing to convince in recent matches. He was jeered by his own fans during the 3-1 friendly win over Italy and failed to inspire France in an underwhelming 1-1 draw against a youthful United States on Saturday. Deschamps, however, is continuing to back the 25-year-old... Читать дальше...

Mohamed Salah's World Cup campaign has lift-off. The Liverpool flyer was pictured alongside his Egypt team-mates as they set off for Grozny, where the Pharaohs will be based throughout the tournament. His mere presence on board the flight appeared unlikely when he left last month's Champions League final in tears after sustaining a concerning shoulder injury. But Egypt's chief attacker is closing in on a return to full fitness – he joined his team-mates in training on Saturday – and his mood seemed... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi says signing Antoine Griezmann would be a "brilliant" boost to Barcelona's hopes of winning the Champions League. The Atletico Madrid ace has long been linked with a big-money move to Camp Nou and has resolved to clarify his club future this week. Should he make the switch, Griezmann would add further star power to an attack that already includes Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele. Messi is excited by the prospect of uniting with the 27-year-old and believes he would go a long... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic led the LA Galaxy to a win in MLS on Saturday, while two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference played out a draw. Ibrahimovic scored his second brace in three games to see the Galaxy past Real Salt Lake 3-0 at the StubHub Center. It took until the hour-mark for the Galaxy to grab the lead, Ibrahimovic capitalising on an error from goalkeeper Nick Rimando. Rimando failed to get enough on a punch from a cross, allowing Ibrahimovic to head into an open goal. Zlatan heads it home to give @LAGalaxy the lead 1-0. Читать дальше...

Veteran full-back Farid Diaz was called up to Colombia's World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Frank Fabra. Fabra ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during his nation's training camp in Italy. The Boca Juniors defender – Colombia's first-choice left-back – was ruled out of the World Cup. The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) confirmed Olimpia Asuncion left-back Diaz as Fabra's replacement in their squad Saturday. "After the confirmation of the sad news of the injury of Frank Fabra... Читать дальше...

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez hopes he gets the chance to face Portugal star and Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup. Nacho came off the bench during Spain's last friendly before the showpiece event – a 1-0 win over Tunisia in Krasnodar Saturday. The defender hopes he has done enough to start his team's Group B opener against Ronaldo's Portugal Friday. "I hope that I have the chance to play against Cristiano Ronaldo, we must be focused on cancelling him out," Nacho said, via Marca. Читать дальше...