Новости за 30.06.2018

The stage was set for Cristiano Ronaldo. To go one step further than Lionel Messi. To lead Portugal into the last eight of the World Cup. All eyes were on Ronaldo and Sochi after Messi and Argentina had crashed out of the tournament in Kazan earlier on Saturday. However, Ronaldo and the reigning European champions hit a Uruguayan roadblock at Fisht Stadium. Ronaldo, unlike rival Messi, had dazzled in Russia. His four-goal tally in three games - including a hat-trick against Spain - had Portugal... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were knocked out of the World Cup on the same day as Argentina and Portugal came unstuck and the illustrious pair failed to break their knockout-stage goal droughts. Argentina's 4-3 defeat to France left Messi without a goal in 756 minutes of World Cup knockout football, while Ronaldo failed to find the net as Portugal lost 2-1 to Uruguay, extending his goalless streak outside the group stage to 514 minutes. Messi provided two assists as Argentina were beaten... Читать дальше...

An exasperated Andy Murray invited reporters to abandon a Wimbledon news conference so that he could watch the World Cup thriller between France and Argentina – but the fixture clashes could get worse for the two-time All England Club winner. Murray was fulfilling his media duties while Kylian Mbappe gave one of the performances of the tournament in Russia, and the Scot made no secret of the fact that he would rather have been watching the action in Kazan. A lifelong supporter of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian... Читать дальше...

Edinson Cavani's double earned Uruguay a 2-1 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarter-final against France, with a tearful Cristiano Ronaldo knocked out on the same day as his rival Lionel Messi. Argentina's hopes of going one step better than a narrow defeat to Germany in the 2014 final were ended by a 4-3 loss to Les Bleus, with Ronaldo quickly following Messi out of the tournament. Cavani struck in the seventh minute of Saturday's last-16 tie in Sochi to put Uruguay in control, but Portugal... Читать дальше...

Edinson Cavani helped Uruguay into the World Cup quarter-finals with two goals in their 2-1 victory over Portugal but then limped off the field with an injury. The Paris-Saint Germain striker was helped off the pitch by Cristiano Ronaldo after 70 minutes of the match in Sochi, where he scored either side of Pepe's equaliser for Portugal. Cavani's goals, in the seventh and 62nd minutes of the game, were his second and third strikes at the World Cup, following his effort in Uruguay's 3-0 win over Russia in the group stage. Читать дальше...

1. France and Argentina deliver thrillerThere has been much talk that the start of the knockout stage would bringtighter, tenser matches, but France and Argentina did their best to disprove that notion in the first game of the day. The two teams shared seven goals in a thrilling encounter, with man-of-the-match Kylian Mbappe helpingLes Bleusto a 4-3 victory.Both sides scored some fantastic goalsin Kazan. Angel Di Maria levelled the scores at 1-1 shortly before half-time with a left-footed piledriver from 30 yards... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi opted not to speak to the media after Argentina were knocked out of the World Cup by France. Messi recorded two assists but could not score as Jorge Sampaoli's men bowed out of Russia 2018 following a 4-3 defeat in Kazan. The Argentina captain only scored once in four matches at the finals and is still yet to score a World Cup goal in the knockout rounds. And amid speculation he could retire from international football for the second time in his career, Messi did not stop in the post-match mixed zone. Читать дальше...

Zlatko Dalic hopes Luka Modric will be named the best player at the 2018 World Cup as it will mean Croatia have done something "significant" in Russia. Modric has been widely praised as one of the standout performers from the group stage, having inspired his side to take nine points out of nine against Iceland, Argentina and Nigeria. All eyes will be on the Real Madrid midfielder again on Sunday, when he does battle with Denmark star Christian Eriksen in the last-16 clash in Nizhny Novgorod, where... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi equalled a long-standing Diego Maradona record but is still yet to score a goal in the World Cup knockout stages. The Argentina captain recorded two assists as Jorge Sampaoli's side exited Russia 2018 with a 4-3 loss to France, for whom teenager Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant brace in the second half. Setting up two goals for Argentina, the second a delightful cross Sergio Aguero headed home to spark hope of a late fightback, Messi matched the two assists recorded by Maradona against South Korea at the 1986 tournament. Читать дальше...

Luka Modric admits he faces a "world-class" adversary in Christian Eriksen on Sunday but says it is time for Croatia's so-called 'golden generation' to prove their quality. Zlatko Dalic's side return to Nizhny Novgorod, the scene of their 3-0 group-stage win over Argentina, for a World Cup last-16 clash against a Denmark team who are unbeaten in 18 official matches. The match has been billed as a one-on-one battle between Modric and Eriksen, the star midfielders of their respective sides who have each impressed in Russia. Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi bowed out of the World Cup with his head hung low after Argentina were beaten 4-3 by France, denying the five-time Ballon d'Or winner what may have been his last chance of lifting football's most famous trophy. The 31-year-old provided two assists as Argentina went down fighting but he was outshone by France's Kylian Mbappe, the young winger who might just dethrone Messi at the pinnacle of world football if his rise to stardom continues. It was the fourth and final game of Messi's fourth ... Читать дальше...

Fernando Hierro has a plan to combat Russia's threat and end Spain's miserable record against host nations at major tournaments. Hierro, who took over from Julen Lopetegui the day before the World Cup got underway, watched as his side limped through Group B after winning just one of their three games, and that solitary success was a scratchy 1-0 defeat of Iran. But he is confident of an improvement against Russia to give Spain their first win against either a World Cup or European Championship host at the ninth attempt. Читать дальше...

This was likely Lionel Messi's last chance to make an impression at a World Cup and to rise above Diego Maradona as the greatest to ever wear the Argentina shirt. But in a sea of mediocrity he was a lonely shark, ultimately upstaged by the lethal Kylian Mbappe. Argentina's World Cup campaign has been an unmitigated shambles, moving from one crisis to the next, eventually culminating in a 4-3 defeat to France in which their lone star was unable to shine. Forced into a 'false nine' role by the surely doomed Jorge Sampaoli... Читать дальше...

Kasper Schmeichel said he had not heard about Croatia legend Davor Suker sensationally lobbing his father as the goalkeeper prepares for Denmark's World Cup clash with Zlatko Dalic's side. Suker scored the third when Croatia beat Denmark 3-0 at Euro 96, deftly chipping the ball over Peter Schmeichel, whose son is aiming to help his country reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 20 years. Ahead of Sunday's last-16 tie, the Leicester City goalkeeper was asked whether he had been told about his dad's struggle against Croatia. Читать дальше...

Dries Mertens joked that Michy Batshuayi is a "stupid guy" and suggested he smashed the ball into his own face to gain more social media followers.  Batshuayi went viral after an attempted goal celebration during the 1-0 World Cup defeat of England went wrong, the striker smashing the ball against the post and not able to duck away in time when it rebounded into his face. "Ahahha I knew I would be f***** the minute I come to my mentions. Why am I so stupid bro. S*** hurts," Batshuayi wrote on Twitter... Читать дальше...

Kieran Trippier counts David Beckham as one of his footballing heroes but laughed off comparisons between himself and the former England captain. Manchester United great Beckham made his name through vicious deliveries from the right flank and as a dead-ball specialist for club and country. Tottenham wing-back Trippier has found himself cast in that role for the Three Lions at the 2018 World Cup, with his trusty right boot central to the team's potent set-piece threat Trippier's right-wing corner... Читать дальше...

Thibaut Courtois is eyeing a World Cup final clash with Spain as Belgium prepare to begin their World Cup knockout campaign. The Chelsea goalkeeper spent three successful seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, who have provided players including Diego Costa and Koke for Spain's World Cup squad. Now starring in the Premier League with Chelsea, Courtois has helped Belgium reach the knockout rounds at Russia 2018 with maximum points. And ahead of Belgium's last-16 tie against Japan, Courtois is already... Читать дальше...

Denmark boss Age Hareide is eagerly anticipating a battle between Christian Eriksen and Luka Modric when his side face Croatia on Sunday. Group D winners Croatia return to Nizhny Novgorod, the scene of their stunning 3-0 win over Argentina, to take on the Group C runners-up in what looks likely to be a balanced encounter. Modric scored a fine goal in that defeat of Argentina and has arguably been the standout performer of the World Cup so far. But Hareide thinks he could have met his match when he comes up against Eriksen... Читать дальше...

Parma head coach Roberto D'Aversa promised to repay the club's faith in him after being rewarded for winning promotion to Serie A with a new two-year contract. The 42-year-old arrived at Stadio Ennio Tardini in December 2016 and took control of a Parma side that was newly promoted to Serie C after bankruptcy had previously seen the club relegated to the fourth tier of Italian football. D'Aversa won promotion to Serie B in his first season and then guided the team to second place in 2017-18 to earn promotion back to Serie A. Читать дальше...

Dele Alli hopes England's Tottenham contingent can help to pinpoint Davinson Sanchez's "very few weaknesses" ahead of Tuesday's last-16 clash with Colombia in Moscow. Alli is back to full fitness following a thigh injury sustained during the Three Lions' opening 2-1 win over Tunisia at Russia 2018 and is in line to return for a match that will pit two of his club colleagues in direct competition. England captain Harry Kane is leading the Golden Boot standings with five after the group stages but... Читать дальше...

Diego Maradona bounced back from his health scare to watch Argentina take on France in the last 16 of the World Cup and was seen waving and blowing kisses to fans. The Albiceleste great was given medical treatment following Argentina's dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their final game in Group D, during which he was seen making an offensive gesture amid exuberant celebrations. FIFA urged Maradona to behave in a "respectful manner" after the game, while the 57-year-old denied reports he had been rushed to hospital. Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi will start as the focal point of Argentina's attack for the last-16 contest with France in Kazan, while Didier Deschamps has sprung few surprises. Jorge Sampaoli's decision to ignore the natural strikers he has at his disposal will not come as a huge shock, with Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain struggling to make an impact in Russia. Aguero scored Argentina's first goal in their Group D opener, but has otherwise been quiet, while Higuain was guilty of a couple of bad misses in the dramatic 2-1 win over Nigeria. Читать дальше...

Diego Maradona has described Andres Iniesta as playing "with a tailcoat, wearing a suit", but stands by his assessment that Sergio Ramos is not a star player. Spain looked far from convincing as they stumbled through Group B to set up a last-16 clash with hosts Russia on Sunday - perhaps unsurprising given coach Julen Lopetegui was dismissed on the eve of the tournament. But Iniesta - who joined Japanese side Vissel Kobe in May after a nearly two decades with Barcelona - was at his imperious best against Portugal... Читать дальше...

Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon bid a final farewell to Juventus on the last day of his contract. The 40-year-old did not renew his deal in Turin and will leave Juve after 17 seasons, nine Serie A titles and four successive domestic doubles. Buffon has made 176 appearances for Italy and is reportedly set for a move to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. However, the iconic World Cup-winning keeper's attentions were solely on Juve as he brought a lengthy and decorated chapter in his illustrious career to a close. Читать дальше...

Germany failed at the World Cup but will "get up again" for future challenges, says Ilkay Gundogan. For the first time since 1938, Germany suffered elimination from the World Cup at the first round following a dramatic 2-0 loss to South Korea – Sweden and Mexico instead advancing from Group F. Joachim Low's team consequently became the fourth defending champions to bow out at the group stage in the past five editions. Gundogan was booed during Germany's warm-up matches ahead of Russia 2018 after... Читать дальше...