Новости за 24.07.2018

Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley expects an exciting first season for Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. Barkley starred as Chelsea prevailed in Sarri's first game in charge, a 1-0 friendly win over Perth Glory, hitting the post and creating a number of chances. The England international has struggled for game time and fitness since joining the Blues from Everton in a £15m January move, managing only four appearances. However, he is relishing working under Sarri, who replaced Antonio Conte this month. Читать дальше...

Monchi says Roma are considering legal action after a proposed deal for Bordeaux winger Malcom collapsed, with the Brazilian instead joining Barcelona. Bordeaux announced on Monday a deal, reported to be €40million, had been agreed with the Serie A side subject to a medical and personal terms being agreed. But soon after the Ligue 1 side's statement was released, Barcelona's interest emerged and the LaLiga champions moved to complete a deal worth up to €42m on Tuesday. Malcom subsequently agreed... Читать дальше...

Winger Richarlison has been reunited with former manager Marco Silva at Everton after completing a move from Premier League rivals Watford. The 21-year-old arrives at Goodison Park for an undisclosed fee, although it is believed to be close to the club-record £45million they splashed on Gylfi Sigurdsson last season. Richarlison has signed a five-year deal and becomes Silva's first signing since his appointment at the end of May. The former Fluminense player enjoyed a fine start to life in the... Читать дальше...

Manchester City are not interested in signing Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. Bosnia-Herzegovina international Pjanic has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League champions, with Barcelona also considered a likely destination. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a successful two seasons at Juve but is believed to be interested in a new challenge. Guardiola, however, insists City are not in the race for his signature. "No. Pjanic is a player at Juventus.... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho refused to comment on whether Manchester United's current squad can win the Premier League as he spoke enviously of rivals Chelsea and Liverpool. The Red Devils boss has cut a consistently frustrated figure during their United States tour, which has produced unconvincing draws against America and San Jose Earthquakes. His irritation has been exacerbated by the unavailability of World Cup stars including Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba while a conservative transfer window contrasts in particular with heavy spending at Anfield. Читать дальше...

Kalidou Koulibaly was the subject of a €100million offer from a Premier League club, according to Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Senegal defender Koulibaly starred as Napoli pushed Juventus hard in the Serie A title race last season, although they eventually fell short. The centre-back, who played all three games at the World Cup for his country, has long been a reported transfer target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Chelsea appointed former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri to replace... Читать дальше...

Wolves have strengthened their Portuguese contingent with the signing of midfielder Joao Moutinho from Monaco. The Premier League new boys have paid a reported £5m for the Portugal international, who has agreed a two-year deal. Moutinho made three appearances for Portugal at the World Cup, also starring in their Euro 2016 triumph, and has won 113 caps for his country in total. The 31-year-old will likely line up with compatriot Ruben Neves in the Wolves midfield, with coach Nuno Espirito Santo having also signed goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Читать дальше...

Roma have announced the signing of Sweden international Robin Olsen as a replacement for Alisson. The Serie A side have spent an initial €8.5million to bring the goalkeeper in from Copenhagen, who could receive a further €3.5m in add-ons. He will wear the number one shirt. Olsen replaces Alisson after the Brazil international moved to Liverpool for a fee that could rise to £65m, a world record for a goalkeeper. "I'm feeling happy, I'm very excited," said Olsen, who has signed a five-year deal with Roma. Читать дальше...

Barcelona have announced the €41million signing of Bordeaux winger Malcom, who had appeared set to sign for Serie A side Roma.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak has joined Lokomotiv Moscow on loan. Krychowiak, 28, moved to PSG in 2016 from Sevilla amid interest from Arsenal and, ironically, it was current Gunners boss Unai Emery who brought him to the French capital. However, he has failed to settle in Paris, making only 11 Ligue 1 appearances before being loaned to West Brom last season, enduring relegation from the Premier League with the Midlands club. Krychowiak had a similarly difficult World Cup... Читать дальше...

Making a successful step up from the Championship to the Premier League is difficult for any player. There’s no shortage of goalkeepers, defenders and midfielders who beat a retreat to base camp, and there’s no shame in that. Strikers, though, suffer the most scrutiny.Put a hat-trick past Stephen Bywater, did you? Racked them up against Rotherham? Yeah, well, how’s your strike rate now? Welcome to the Best League in the World, chump. (So top-flight defenders seem to say.)Many a forward loses their lethal edge on this journey... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hopes to sign two new players but is not sure the opportunities will arise. United have added Brazil midfielder Fred to their squad for the 2018-19 season, along with teenage full-back Diogo Dalot and goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is set to serve as a back-up to David de Gea and Sergio Romero. Anthony Martial has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, while Harry Maguire, Miralem Pjanic and Ivan Perisic are among United's reported targets. Although Mourinho was not giving anything away... Читать дальше...

Lyon stars dominate the shortlist for the Best FIFA Women's Player award after the French club won a third consecutive Champions League crown. Norway's Ada Hegerberg, who hit 15 goals in the tournament, is joined by team-mates Amandine Henry, Wendie Renard, Dzsenifer Marozsan, Saki Kumagai and Lucy Bronze. Neither of the last two winners of the prize, United States star Carli Lloyd and Netherlands international Lieke Martens, were included on the shortlist. Lyon's Reynald Pedros leads the nominees for the coach award along with Emma Hayes... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the nominees for the Best FIFA Men's Player award, but Neymar and Paul Pogba have not made the shortlist. Neymar finished third in the voting last year but, despite winning four domestic trophies with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona, an underwhelming World Cup on his return from a fractured foot saw the Brazil superstar omitted. Pogba shone at Russia 2018 as France won the World Cup for the first time in 20 years, but the Manchester... Читать дальше...

How on Earth do you go about trying to replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo?(Thore Haugstad had a go at trying to explain for us here.) Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer with an astonishing450 goals in 438 games; the jewel in their crown for nine seasons, four of which cultimated in Champions League triumphs. So what now? Not only does new manager Julen Lopetegui have the unenviable task of following Zinedine Zidane into the Madrid dugout, he'll also have to do it without CR7. The former Spain... Читать дальше...

Stoke City have signed Tom Ince from Huddersfield Town for an initial £10million, a club-record sale for the Premier League club. Ince has signed a four-year contract with Stoke, who could pay Huddersfield a further £2m in add-ons as part of the deal. The 26-year-old winger - son of former England midfielder Paul - reunites with former Derby County boss Gary Rowett at his new club. "I've had the fortune to work with Tom before and he's a terrifically talented player," said Rowett.  "He's very... Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid must prepare for a trip to the Santiago Bernabeu on matchday seven of the 2018-19 season after the new season's fixture list pitted them against their city rivals Real Madrid on September 30, following a trip to Valencia on the opening day. Diego Simeone's men, who finished second in 2017-18, will travel to Mestalla on the weekend of August 19 to face last season's fourth-placed side as they embark on a tricky start to the season that includes games against Celta Vigo on matchday three and Eibar on matchday four. Читать дальше...

Barefoot players, hexagonal penalty areas, goalposts made of candy sticks: none of these things are in FIFA 19. In making the official game of football’s governing body, series developer EA is hard pressed to deliver true surprises every time September rolls around.It’s had a good go this year, though: the Champions League appears for the first time in a decade, and neat tweaks freshen up the match engine – such as a new risk-reward shooting mechanic.After a top-secret four-hour playtest of FIFA 19... Читать дальше...

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated Mesut Ozil for his "national and native" decision to quit the German national team over what the Arsenal playmaker perceived to be racially-motivated criticism of his World Cup performances. Ozil released a three-part statement on Sunday, hitting out at the German Football Association (DFB), its chief Reinhard Grindel, the media and some fans after being widely condemned for meeting with Erdogan prior to the tournament in Russia. The former... Читать дальше...

Stanislav Cherchesov and Gareth Southgate are among a number of World Cup bosses to be included on the shortlist for the Best FIFA Men's Coach prize for 2018. Russia coach Cherchesov is a surprise inclusion after leading the tournament hosts to the quarter-finals, with Roberto Martinez and Southgate rewarded for reaching the last four with Belgium and England. Didier Deschamps is included on an 11-man shortlist after leading France to glory with a 4-2 final victory against Croatia, whose coach Zlatko Dalic is also nominated. Читать дальше...

The first LaLiga Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid since the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo will be played on October 28. The fixture list for the 2018-19 season has been released, with Barcelona due to host Madrid on matchday 10, while the return game is to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 3. Ernesto Valverde's men start their title campaign at home to Deportivo Alaves on August 19, while Real Madrid host Getafe, with Valencia playing Atletico Madrid in the pick of the opening round. Читать дальше...

Paolo Di Canio has warned Liverpool not to expect Alisson to solve all their defensive problems next season. The 25-year-old became the most expensive goalkeeper in world football when he joined Liverpool from Roma in a deal that could cost as much as £65million. While Di Canio praised the Brazilian's qualities, he is not convinced Liverpool's defensive concerns will necessarily be solved simply by smashing the transfer record for a keeper. Jurgen Klopp's side were the Premier League's second-highest goalscorers in 2017-18 on 84... Читать дальше...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic predicts "something special" for Manchester United, with the club's former forward suggesting Jose Mourinho could land a big transfer deal. Ibrahimovic left United to link up with MLS side LA Galaxy in March but joined his old colleagues at a training session on Tuesday. And the former Sweden striker hinted Mourinho is working on major transfer targets, with players including Alex Sandro, Willian, Harry Maguire and Miralem Pjanic linked to United. "Hi everybody. Guess who is... Читать дальше...

Reported Manchester United target Harry Maguire should stay at Leicester City to continue his development, Claude Puel has said. Maguire was relegated from the Premier League with Hull City a year ago but has since become one of the division's most in-demand defenders. United have been linked with the centre-back, who starred for England in their run to the semi-finals of the World Cup, although Leicester are reportedly trying to convince him to sign a new contract. And Puel, who also hopes to keep Denmark's World Cup star Kasper Schmeichel... Читать дальше...

Photography: Stefan HobmaierWhat’s your earliest football memory? Did you like going in the ‘cages’ that are so popular with young people in the Netherlands?Henk van der Voort, The HagueI guess my earliest football memories are of playing in the street and also the little pitches at school. I joined the local football team in my village when I was small, but we would play only once or twice a week. I honed my skills just by playing for fun with friends after school.Speed has always been one of your trademarks ... Читать дальше...