Новости за 20.06.2018

Germany star Thomas Muller and team manger Oliver Bierhoff both rejected speculation of a division within the squad following their shock loss to Mexico at the World Cup. The world champions have returned to the scene of their 2017 Confederations Cup triumph amid sweltering conditions in Sochi but are facing the heat on and off the pitch ahead of Saturday's crucial showdown with Sweden. A 1-0 defeat to Mexico has put Germany under pressure and sparked reports of cliques in the team following the country's underwhelming Group F opener. Читать дальше...

9.= Majed Abdullah, Saudi Arabia (147 caps, 71 goals)Abdullah burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old, scoring seven goals in three games against Russia, Bulgaria and Iran in a 1977 junior tournament. He netted twice on his debut for the senior Saudi team and managed 71 goals in 147 games between 1977 and 1994.At the 1984 Olympics he scored against a Brazil side containing a young Dunga; four years later, he helped Saudi Arabia draw with Argentina in the Australia Bicentenary Gold Cup. Later that year... Читать дальше...

Aaron Mooy has the ability to play at a bigger Premier League club than Huddersfield Town, according to his national team boss Bert van Marwijk. The Australia midfielder moved to the Terriers from Manchester City on a permanent basis ahead of the 2017-18 season, appearing in all but two matches in his and the club's maiden Premier League campaign. Along with the rest of his team-mates, Mooy impressed in the Socceroos' narrow 2-1 Group C defeat to France on Saturday and is set to start again versus Denmark in Samara on Thursday. Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-scoring European in international history by scoring against Morocco on Wednesday.The Portugal superstar headed home in just the fourth minute of the Group B encounter in Moscow to surpass former Hungary and Spain striker Ferenc Puskas and move his tally to 85 on his 152nd appearance for his country.Ronaldo equalled Puskas' record of 84 - scored in just 89 matches - with a thrilling hat-trick in Friday's absorbing 3-3 draw with pool rivals Spain.The Real Madrid... Читать дальше...

Isco joked he will not speak to Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo again after the Portugal star's hat-trick denied Spain an opening win at the FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo curled in a stunning free-kick to earn a share of the spoils for Portugal from the Group B clash with their Iberian neighbours in Sochi on Friday. A brace from Diego Costa and a stunning Nacho volley previously looked to have been enough to earn Spain the points despite Ronaldo's early penalty and a 44th-minute strike, which... Читать дальше...

1. The hosts are sticking aroundEven Russia’s own media and fans were fearing that they’d become only the second host nation ever to exit at the group stage. But thanks to a comprehensive opening day 5-0 victory, Stanislav Cherchesov’s men looked primed to stay at their own party – a view they confirmed with that follow-up victory over Egypt.Sure, regular whipping boys Saudi Arabia might not have provided the most difficult of challenges (some understatement, we must say). But Russia, looking far... Читать дальше...

Japan and Senegal both produced surprise, vital wins in Group H on Tuesday.Goals from Shinji Kagawa and Yuya Osako were enough forJapan to beat Colombia 2-1, beforeSenegal saw off Polandby the same scorelinelater in the day thanks toa Thiago Cionek own goal and M'Baye Niang.But while fans of most victorious (or indeed losing) nations may have followed up with rowdy celebrations and heavy drinking,clips have emerged of both sets of supporters cleaning up after themselves by removing stadium clutter... Читать дальше...

Lukasz Fabianski has left Swansea City following their relegation to the Championship and signed for West Ham. Poland international Fabianski joins for an undisclosed fee and has put pen to paper on a three-year contract at London Stadium, just one day after the Hammers signed Issa Diop for a club-record fee reported to be £21.9million. The 33-year-old goalkeeper impressed across four seasons at Swansea, who he joined from Arsenal in 2014, making a Premier League-high 506 saves in that period and missing just three matches. Читать дальше...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek said he is ready to start England's second Group G match at the World Cup against Panama if Dele Alli is ruled out through injury. Alli picked up a thigh strain in England's 2-1 win over Tunisia on Monday and his fitness is being monitored ahead of the trip to Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek played the last 10 minutes of England's opening match, during which period Harry Kane scored a stoppage-time winner, and he said he is ready to be part of Gareth Southgate's starting line-up if called upon. Читать дальше...

Fans have invaded bars and restaurants around Red Square and the Kremlin as theyindulge in the party atmosphere that naturally accompanies at World Cup.Less than a week into the tournament,it seems the merriment is rapidly draining Moscow's beer supply."We just didn't think they would only want beer," one waiter, who asked not to be identified, told Reuters."There are really a lot of people in Moscow... and they are all drinking. It's hot, and it's football."One barman named Dmitry saidfans had drunk... Читать дальше...

England are calm and together at Russia 2018 according to Marcus Rashford – a contrast to the Manchester United youngster's whirlwind first experience of major tournament football. Rashford found himself in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad mere months after his explosive emergence at United. The dream turned into a nightmare as the then teenager – one of few players on the night to emerge with credit from his performance – came off the bench in the second half but was unable to avert a humiliating last-16 loss to Iceland. Читать дальше...

Tim Cahill should play from the start against Denmark if Australia are to get the best out of the veteran midfielder, according to Stan Lazaridis. At the age of 38, Cahill is at his fourth World Cup, although he remained on the bench during the Socceroos' opening 2-1 Group C defeat to France on Saturday. Even when chasing the game with 10 minutes to go following Aziz Behich's own goal, head coach Bert van Marwijk opted to throw on Daniel Arzani - the youngest player at the tournament - rather than the experienced Cahill. Читать дальше...

Former Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes Mat Ryan and Daniel Arzani have the talent to succeed at the highest level of the game. At just 19, Melbourne City midfielder Arzani is the youngest player at Russia 2018 and made his World Cup debut as a late substitute in the Socceroos' 2-1 defeat to France on Saturday. Keeper Ryan, meanwhile, was a mainstay of Brighton and Hove Albion's successful maiden Premier League season, playing every minute as the Seagulls comfortably avoided relegation. Читать дальше...

1. MexicoEl Tri came flying out of el traps, Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano and his team-mates making child’s play of slicing open Germany. Mexico should actually have scored more than once as they rampaged forward in the first half, while they later risked a late equaliser as they held on for 1-0. But upsetting the reigning world champions in your opening game: it gets no better than that.2. RussiaBilled as one of the weakest host nations ever, it was a surprise that Russia stormed out the biggest winners of round one with a 5-0 triumph. Читать дальше...

Even in the immediate aftermath of a stirring World Cup victory over Colombia, Japan fans took the time to do a good deed in Saransk on Tuesday. The Blue Samurai got their Group H campaign off to an impressive start with a 2-1 win over the 2014 quarter-finalists, who played almost the entire game a man light after Carlos Sanchez's third-minute red card. Akira Nishino's side sealed the points thanks to Yuya Osako's second-half header, sparking scenes of jubilation both in Saransk and back home. But before leaving the Mordovia Arena... Читать дальше...

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has the right characteristics to become a "strong manager", according to his former LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena. Gerrard ended his playing career in 2016 following an 18-month stint with the Galaxy, having left Liverpool after 17 years in a tenure that included two FA Cup wins, UEFA Cup glory and the Champions League title. The 114-time capped former England international returned to Liverpool to coach in their academy and was granted control of the Under-18 side for the 2017-18 season. Читать дальше...

Lucas Torreira has edged closer to a reported move to Arsenal with Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero announcing the Uruguay midfielder has left for €30million. Torreira, who was a second-half substitute in Uruguay's World Cup Group A opener against Egypt, would become the third signing under new Arsenal head coach Unai Emery following the arrival of Stephan Lichtsteiner and Bernd Leno at Emirates Stadium. The 22-year-old played 36 times for Sampdoria in 2017-18, scoring four goals as the club finished 10th in Serie A... Читать дальше...

Spain's David de Gea must bounce back from his mistake against Portugal, according to former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich. De Gea was at fault for Cristiano Ronaldo's second goal during Friday's thrilling 3-3 draw between the Group B rivals, allowing a relatively tame left-footed effort to squirm from his grasp and into the net. La Roja take on Iran - the early group leaders after an opening 1-0 win over Morocco - in Kazan on Wednesday and can ill-afford any more errors from the usually reliable United number one. Читать дальше...

Belgium need to improve on their performance in Monday's 3-0 win over Panama as their World Cup campaign progresses against Tunisia, according to head coach Roberto Martinez, but he said they "should not look for perfection". After a laboured first-half against the unfancied Central Americans, Belgium took the lead through Dries Mertens' superb volley before hitting their stride and adding further goals from Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku. Martinez acknowledged that his side's slow start... Читать дальше...

Denmark will "struggle" if Australia can stop Christian Eriksen at the World Cup and William Kvist's injury is a blow, according to Michael Jakobsen. Eriksen is undoubtedly his nation's key player and the Tottenham star set up Yussuf Poulsen's goal in his side's 1-0 win over Peru in their Group C opener. The 26-year-old is set to again shape as a threat when Denmark face the Socceroos in Samara on Thursday. Jakobsen, a former Denmark international now playing for Adelaide United, said stopping Eriksen would be vital for Australia. Читать дальше...

Philipp Lahm still believes in Germany's World Cup chances as the former captain backed coach Joachim Low. The world champions were stunned in their opening game in Russia, beaten 1-0 by Mexico to start their Group F campaign. That result has put Germany under enormous pressure in the group, which has Sweden and Mexico on three points. As Low's side prepare to face Sweden Saturday, Lahm – a 113-time international – backed the coach and his players for success. "I think you can always have a discussion... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi has all the support of his Argentina team-mates and they will "keep by his side", according to Paulo Dybala. Messi endured a tough start to the World Cup in Russia, having a penalty saved as Jorge Sampaoli's men were held to a shock 1-1 draw by Iceland in their opening game. As the 30-year-old looks to bounce back when Argentina face Croatia Thursday, Dybala said the Barcelona star had plenty of support from within the squad. "Obviously we all support him, there is no need to remember that," he said Tuesday. Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba is remaining positive and holds no bitterness towards the media, according to France team-mate Raphael Varane. Pogba, 25, described himself as the "most criticised player in the world" earlier this week, days after playing a key role in France's goals in their 2-1 win over Australia in their World Cup opener. But Varane said the Manchester United midfielder was still upbeat despite the critics. "There's a lot of negativity in the press, that's the reality. We are always trying to be positive," he said. Читать дальше...

Portugal defender Pepe labelled it a "privilege" for the nation to have a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the star's start to the World Cup came as no surprise. Ronaldo stole the show early at the showpiece event in Russia, scoring a hat-trick to lead his side to a 3-3 draw against Spain Friday. But that display, capped with a stunning 88th-minute free-kick for the equaliser, was unsurprising to Ronaldo's team-mate Pepe. "To me, it's nothing new," he said Tuesday. "We had a fantastic match... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa joked about Antoine Griezmann's contract extension, but was delighted the star was staying at the LaLiga club. Less than a week after rejecting Barcelona, Griezmann re-signed with Atletico, extending his deal until 2023. Costa said he always knew his team-mate would remain at the Wanda Metropolitano, as he joked about a pay rise for Griezmann. "I haven't seen the documentary, but I knew what was the end. When it takes so long to make a decision it's because he was going to stay," he told Onda Cero. Читать дальше...