Новости за 09.07.2018

Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Juventus would be a surprise but could give the Portuguese superstar a push for the latter years of his career, says Edwin van der Sar. The Dutch icon was a team-mate of Ronaldo at Manchester United, with the Real Madrid legend said to be closing on a €100million switch to the Serie A champions. Ronaldo hinted after helping Madrid to a fourth Champions League crown in five years, thanks to a defeat of Liverpool in Kiev, that he was considering leaving the club. And... Читать дальше...

Barcelona have announced the €40million signing of Arthur, the Gremio midfielder agreeing an immediate move to Camp Nou on a six-year deal.

Kevin De Bruyne's World Cup performances are worthy of greater praise, according to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez. De Bruyne scored a fabulous goal as the Red Devils stunned Brazil 2-1 in Kazan to set up Tuesday's semi-final clash against France. Following the rollercoaster 3-2 win over Japan in the opening knockout round, Martinez opted for a more conservative midfield set-up to tackle Brazil – pairing Axel Witsel with Marouane Fellaini to unleash De Bruyne into a roving attacking role.... Читать дальше...

Jorge Sampaoli's Argentina future will be reviewed after he takes charge of the Under-20 side for a tournament in Valencia, it has been confirmed. Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia and vice-president Daniel Angelici met Sampaoli on Monday and it was agreed the coach will stay in charge despite the last-16 exit at the World Cup. The former Chile and Sevilla boss was expected to be sacked after Argentina were knocked out by France, with his tactics and team selection during the tournament raising eyebrows. Читать дальше...

Luis Enrique is the right man for the Spain job, according to Michel Salgado. The former Barcelona coach was appointed as the nation's new head coach on Monday, signing a two-year deal. Luis Enrique replaces Fernando Hierro, who took on the role on the eve of the World Cup following Julen Lopetegui's sacking ahead of his move to Real Madrid. The 2010 champions were dumped out of the tournament by hosts Russia in the round of 16, but former Spain international Salgado feels Luis Enrique has a better chance of succeeding than Hierro... Читать дальше...

There is "no chance whatsoever" of Suso joining Inter, according to AC Milan's sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli. The Spanish forward was one of Milan's stars last season, although they failed to challenge for a Champions League place after spending heavily, finishing sixth in Serie A. However, the Rossoneri are set to miss out on Europa League football after UEFA banned them in relation to a breach of Financial Fair Play and licensing regulations, though the club are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Читать дальше...

Roma sporting director Monchi is willing to consider offers for Alisson, but revealed the club is yet to receive a bid for the goalkeeper. Brazil international Alisson has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid after shining for Roma in their run to the Champions League semi-finals. But despite speculation he could be tempted away from the Italian capital, Monchi says Alisson is staying put as things stand. "He has the same chance of staying as all the other players we... Читать дальше...

John Stones says he has no intention of letting the opportunity to play in England's first World Cup final in 52 years pass him by. The Three Lions set up a last-four clash with Croatia on Wednesday in a 2-0 win over Sweden at the weekend. Stones – who has started all five of England's games at Russia 2018, scoring twice – is well aware that the opportunity to contest a World Cup final may never come around again and is relishing the chance to make it happen. "As a kid, you have dreams of playing... Читать дальше...

Ralf Rangnick is targeting three new signings and a return for loan star Ademola Lookman after taking charge of RB Leipzig. Rangnick has moved into the head coach role for the 2018-19 season, switching from his previous position as director of football at the Bundesliga club. Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann will take over for the 2019-20 campaign but Rangnick still plans to make his mark on the squad. Lookman, who hit five league goals in 11 games on loan from Everton in the second half of last term... Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich have announced the loan signing of FC Dallas defender Chris Richards. The 18-year-old will link up with the Bavarians' Under-19s team after successfully completing a trial in Germany. Discussing the signing, Bayern's campus director Jochen Sauer said: "Chris made a very good impression. We wanted to bring him back to further develop him, exposing him to different coaching styles, opponents and environments." Richards' move is the first to come as a result of the youth development... Читать дальше...

Ashley Young wants England to focus on their own qualities ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Croatia, rather than worry about the threat of Luka Modric. Gareth Southgate's side head to Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday for their first semi-final at football's biggest tournament since 1990, and only the second since lifting the trophy in 1966, having beaten Sweden 2-0 in the quarter-finals. This will be England's first meeting with Croatia at a major tournament since the Euro 2004 group stage, when the Three Lions triumphed 4-2. Читать дальше...

Roger Federer suggested a clash between the World Cup final and the Wimbledon men's singles final may be more of a concern for those in Russia rather than competitors at SW19. The World Cup showpiece will take place on Sunday at 18:00 (local time), which is 16:00 BST, meaning it is likely to kick off during the men's grass-court final, which eight-time champion Federer is a heavy favourite to be a part of. With England still in contention to reach the final in Moscow, it has been suggested the... Читать дальше...

Eric Dier heaped praise on Croatia duo Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric, warning that England must contain them if they are to book a first World Cup final spot in 52 years. The Croatian midfielders have been in imperious form throughout the tournament and will pose a significant threat to the Three Lions during their semi-final clash on Wednesday. Both scored in Croatia's devastating 3-0 group-stage win over Argentina, while Modric also netted a penalty in the 2-0 victory against Nigeria. Not even... Читать дальше...

Neymar's disappointment at the World Cup can fuel the Brazil star to "win everything" at Paris Saint-Germain, according to new team-mate Gianluigi Buffon. The forward described losing to Belgium in the quarter-finals of Russia 2018 as the "the saddest moment" of his career, having scored twice in five games at the tournament and drawn criticism for his play-acting. Neymar missed the end of the 2017-18 season with a fractured foot as PSG won a domestic treble in his first season in the French capital... Читать дальше...

The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has sacked Ognjen Vukojevic after the former international appeared in a social media video with Domagoj Vida and allegedly made pro-Ukraine remarks. Vukojevic and Vida made comments including "Glory to Ukraine", a phrase that has been adopted by anti-Russian nationalists, after Croatia beat the World Cup hosts on penalties to book a semi-final against England. FIFA opted not to suspend Vida, warning the centre-back over his conduct following the incident... Читать дальше...

France forward Kylian Mbappe did not take part in training on the eve of their World Cup semi-final against Belgium. Paris Saint-Germain teenager Mbappe has been one of the stars of the tournament in Russia, scoring three times, including a brace to crown a destructive showing against Argentina in the round of 16. Head coach Didier Deschamps told a pre-match news conference before training that he expected to have a full squad available to face Roberto Martinez's men and explained players had been rested from recent sessions as a precaution. Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte presided over Chelsea's return for pre-season training on Monday, despite persistent speculation over the Italian's future. Conte was widely expected to be fired at the end of last term, in which the Blues surrendered their Premier League title with a limp fifth-place finish, although they did win the FA Cup. Maurizio Sarri was said to have been lined up to take over at Stamford Bridge and it appeared to be a matter of time before a deal was confirmed when Napoli sacked him in May for taking too long to decide on his future. Читать дальше...

The 2018 Supercopa de Espana between Barcelona and Sevilla will be played as a one-off encounter, "probably in Tangier" and against the latter side's wishes, Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales has confirmed. RFEF had not made a secret of their desire to shake things up with Spain's traditional season curtain-raiser, which is usually a two-legged affair comprising of home-and-away fixtures for the clubs involved. Sevilla, who qualified for the Supercopa by virtue of reaching the Copa del Rey final last season... Читать дальше...

Roma have announced their 10th signing of the transfer window with the arrival of goalkeeper Daniel Fuzato. The Brazil Under-20 international has signed a four-year contract after agreeing a move from Palmeiras in his homeland. Fuzato is expected to act as back-up to compatriot Alisson and Antonio Mirante, although Brazil's number one has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea. "Today begins an incredible new adventure in my career," Fuzato said. "I know Roma very well, because the club has a long tradition of great Brazilian goalkeepers. Читать дальше...

North Carolina and Charleston Battery were level at1-1 heading into the final few seconds of their United Soccer League (USL)clash on Saturday. And it was in those final momentswhen chaos ensued as the hosts hadsix goldenchances arrive in the space of a few seconds.Daniel Armando Rios fired a cross into the box which set off a bizarre chain ofblocks and ricochets that could easily be mistaken for a game of FIFA 18.2:07 for the goalmouth scrambleWas there a supernatural force stopping North Carolina... Читать дальше...

Ashley Young insists there is no point England celebrating setting up a World Cup semi-final against Croatia as they "haven't won anything yet". Gareth Southgate's side brushed aside Sweden 2-0 on Saturday to set up a first last-four showdown since 1990, when they were dumped out on penalties by West Germany. Young - who has started four of his country's five games at Russia 2018 - knows the Three Lions have put themselves in an excellent position to win a first World Cup for 52 years, but is refusing to get carried away. Читать дальше...

Like so many pop songs, Three Lions is about love and loss, but it’s also about cultural identity, about longing and belonging, about people and place, about nationhood and about the irretrievability of the past and the possibilities of the future.It keys into a very English trait of gently expecting disappointment: “Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way,” as Pink Floyd put it on Dark Side of the Moon. It’s not so much outright negativity as slight bewilderment that things have gone... Читать дальше...

Eric Dier has been astonished by Raheem Sterling's focus and attitude despite negative coverage in sections of the British media ahead of and during the World Cup. Sterling received criticism prior to the World Cup when a British tabloid targeted him for having a gun tattooed on his leg. The Manchester City star provided an explanation soon after, saying it was a tribute to his father who was murdered when Sterling was just two years old, but the scrutiny continued. Sterling has found his performances... Читать дальше...

Emre Can has revealed that it would be "great" if Cristiano Ronaldo joined him at Juventus. Speculation over a transfer worth around €100million to take the Real Madrid forward to Turin has increased in the past week, with a deal thought to be imminent. Speaking at his official unveiling after joining Juve from Liverpool on a free transfer, Can admitted he would be delighted if the Portuguese superstar joined him at the Allianz Stadium. He said: "I think for every player it would be great to play with a player like him. Читать дальше...

West Ham have announced the signing of Jack Wilshere on a three-year contract after the England midfielder was released by Arsenal.