Новости за 31.07.2018

Atletico Madrid have confirmed they have agreed a deal with Inter that will see Sime Vrsaljko join the Serie A club. Right-back Vrsaljko will head to Italy on an initial one-year loan but Inter have an option to complete a permanent deal for the 26-year-old. Atleti have agreed a fee with PSV to sign Santiago Arias as a replacement on a five-year contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo showed off some of his vast array of skills in his first outdoor training session with his new Juventus team-mates. The Portugal forward, a €112million signing from Real Madrid, met up with the rest of the senior squad for the first time on Monday for fitness work following his post-World Cup holiday. The 33-year-old was out on the Vinovo pitches on Tuesday, though, where he looked most unlike a player who has not kicked a ball in anger since Portugal exited the World Cup at the last-16 stage on June 30. Читать дальше...

Bayern Munich will not sell Robert Lewandowski, even if a bid of €150million is made, according to chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Head coach Niko Kovac admitted this week that the striker is considering the prospect of leaving the club after four successful years at the Allianz Arena. Real Madrid have been linked with the 29-year-old for some time, while Maurizio Sarri has reportedly identified him as a top Chelsea target during the final nine days of the Premier League's transfer window. However... Читать дальше...

Managers working in English football will be shown yellow and red cards in a revamp of disciplinary rules revealed by the Football Association (FA). Any activity in the technical area "considered to be irresponsible" by the match referee will see coaches given a stage-one warning. In competitions including the FA Cup and the English Football League, match officials will be able to show cards to managers, however the FA said this will not be the case in the Premier League. Managers who accumulate... Читать дальше...

World Cup winner Benedikt Howedes has agreed a four-year contract with Russian champions Lokomotiv Moscow, ending his long association with Schalke. The Germany international started all of his country's matches as Joachim Low's men triumphed in Brazil at the 2014 World Cup. But the 30-year-old has been dogged by a series of injuries in recent years and was only able to make three Serie A appearances while on loan at Juventus for the 2017-18 season. However, Lokomotiv said stringent medical tests... Читать дальше...

Gelson Martins was encouraged to join Atletico Madrid after Diego Simeone identified the "special characteristics" he can bring to the team. The Portugal international signed a five-year deal last week after rescinding his contract at crisis-hit Sporting CP. The 23-year-old, who was officially presented at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday, is excited to get to work under his new boss. "The coach's message was very important to me and he said I could add value to the team," he told reporters. Читать дальше...

Former Greek footballer Alexis Kougias has installed his 16-year-old son as the president of third-tier club Ionikos after completing a takeover. Kougias had spells as AEK Athens president and is now the majority shareholder at Apollon Larissa. The 66-year-old added to his portfolio of clubs with the purchase of Ionikos and his teenage son Christos has been put in charge in a sensational move that will raise eyebrows. "Ionikos is now changing its board and with many dreams and aspirations sets... Читать дальше...

Manchester City have announced the signing of defender Philippe Sandler from PEC Zwolle. The Netherlands youth international has joined the Premier League champions for a fee reportedly in the region of £2.5million. The 21-year-old, a product of Ajax's famous youth system, is expected to provide cover for Vincent Kompany, John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi and Aymeric Laporte at centre-back, although he can also play in midfield. Speaking in March ahead of his impending move, Sandler said: "I heard... Читать дальше...

Sergi Roberto was surprised not to be selected for the World Cup and hopes to force his way back into Spain contention under new coach Luis Enrique. Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was appointed by Spain after a disappointing Russia 2018 campaign under Fernando Hierro, who took charge after Julen Lopetegui's shock sacking on the eve of the World Cup. Although initially considered a midfield player, Roberto has carved out a niche as a right-back for Barcelona, making 30 appearances in LaLiga last term. Читать дальше...

Leeds United have completed the signing of Patrick Bamford from Middlesbrough in a deal that could reportedly reach £10million. The former Chelsea forward has agreed a four-year contract to join Marcelo Bielsa's side ahead of the 2018-19 campaign. Bamford scored 11 goals in the Championship last season, having netted only once in eight appearances for Middlesbrough in the Premier League in 2016-17. The 24-year-old could make his Leeds debut in Sunday's league game at home to Stoke City. #BamfordAnnounced pic.twitter.com/RdkIHl8psB ... Читать дальше...

10. Sam Field (West Brom)Last season was one of the worst in living memory for West Brom supporters. Embarrassing results on the pitch were matched only by laughable events off it, when some of the club’s senior professionals allegedly stole a taxi during a trip to Spain that was designed to boost morale and restore order. In the end, the permanent appointment of club legend Darren Mooreafter a successful caretaker stint was at least able to lift the mood around The Hawthorns– even if avoiding relegation... Читать дальше...

Previously in this series, we’ve looked at cheap defenders up for consideration in your fantasy football squads.To labour an obvious point, we created a team using the most expensive players in the game by position and finished over budget to the tune of £32.5m. No amount of crowdfunding is going to make up that deficit, so we’re going to have to balance our squad with a distinct blend of premium and bargain players to come in under the £100m budget.For midfielders, we’ve set a limit of £6.5m to qualify in the bargain bracket. Читать дальше...

Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The 18-year-old made an impression on the Gunners' pre-season trip to Singapore, scoring a fine goal in the International Champions Cup clash with Atletico Madrid. The midfielder, who has been with the club since the age of 10, has now been tied down to a new deal. "I am pleased with Emile's contribution so far this pre-season," said head coach Unai Emery. "He is working very hard and has lots of potential. ... Читать дальше...

1. Forlorn in the ForestQPR have never won at Nottingham Forest. Ever. That’s not ‘in the Premier League era’, or ‘in cup competitions’, or ‘on a Thursday’ – it’s across all 34 of their meetings at the City Ground, stretching back to a 4-0 Forest win in 1934.It has become tradition for Rs fans to travel to Nottingham in numbers, hoping they’ll see history made. This season’s fixture is on December 22. Well, it’s good to get the Christmas disappointment in early.2. Academic achievementSeveral Hamilton... Читать дальше...

Burnley defender Matthew Lowton has signed a contract extension that commits him to the Premier League club until 2021. The 29-year-old former Aston Villa full-back had two years to run on his previous deal but will now remain at Turf Moor for an additional 12 months. Lowton helped the Clarets secure Europa League qualification despite suffering a knee injury midway through last season, while he completed 90 minutes as Sean Dyche's side drew 1-1 at Aberdeen in the first leg of their second qualifying-round tie. Читать дальше...

Roma have reacted to their failed pursuit of new Barcelona signing Malcom by giving him the social-media silent treatment. The Italian club missed out on landing the 21-year-old Brazilian winger, despite agreeing a €40million fee with Bordeaux, after Barca stepped in and persuaded him to move to Camp Nou instead. Roma will get a look at the one that got away when they meet Barcelona in the International Champions Cup at the Dallas Cowboys' AT Stadium on Tuesday. However, the Giallorossi have no... Читать дальше...

AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso says speculation about his future at the club affects his players but he is used to reports suggesting he could be sacked. Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reported to have been lined up as a successor to Gattuso at San Siro following the arrival of Leonardo as the club's new sporting director. Milan are set to face Tottenham in the International Champions Cup on Tuesday and Gattuso is trying to stay focused on the task in hand rather than worrying about being sacked. Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi is back in Barcelona training for the first time since his World Cup disappointment. Argentina were one of Russia 2018's biggest flops, losing 4-3 to France in the last 16 after squeezing through the group stage thanks to a late Marcos Rojo volley against Nigeria. Messi is still without a goal in the knockout rounds of a World Cup, although he did score a fine opening goal in the 2-1 defeat of the Super Eagles. The 31-year-old will now get back to work with Barcelona, who he inspired... Читать дальше...

Only two players have scored over 200 Premier League goals: King Alan Shearer and Prince Wayne Rooney. But with such Prem royalty departed, there aresome new names atop the list of active top-flight scorers going into the new season.Four players already 100 Premier League goalsand are hungry for more. They play for Bournemouth, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham – but it’s their cross-club Premier League goal totals we’ve added up here.From well-travelled strikers to specialist penalty takers... Читать дальше...

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard will take some tips into the new season from Brazil great Ronaldinho. Lingard impressed during England's run to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia, scoring a stunning goal during the 6-1 group-stage demolition of Panama. United have endured an unhappy pre-season to date, with Jose Mourinho's under-manned squad struggling in their International Champions Cup matches as the Portuguese waits for his World Cup stars to return. Lingard is one of those... Читать дальше...

Thiago Alcantara making a return to Barcelona would represent an ideal move for LaLiga's champions, according to Rafinha. The two brothers came through the ranks at La Masia to break into Barca's first-team but Thiago moved to Bayern Munich in 2013 to join up with former Barca boss Pep Guardiola. Winger Malcom, defender Clement Lenglet and playmaker Arthur have already been added to Julen Lopetegui's squad ahead of the new campaign but Barcelona are understood to remain in the market for a midfielder. Читать дальше...

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino feels Premier League clubs have a "complete disadvantage" in the transfer market due to the window shutting earlier in England. Spurs and other top-flight sides will be unable to buy players after August 9 this year after voting to bring forward the end of the window to before the Premier League season begins. However, teams across the continent can still do business for the remainder of August, and Pochettino, whose club are yet to sign anyone this window, has deemed the situation unfair. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp insists seeking a like-for-like replacement for Philippe Coutinho was never part of Liverpool’s transfer plans this close-season because such a player does not exist. Coutinho joined Barcelona in a blockbusting £142million deal in January but his departure did little to check Liverpool's progress under Klopp as they sealed a top-four spot in the Premier League and reached the Champions League final. The funds raised from the Brazil playmaker's sale have been handsomely reinvested from... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola gave Leeds United new boy Jack Harrison a glowing review of Elland Road boss Marcelo Bielsa. Harrison joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Manchester City on Monday having featured in the latter's International Champions Cup fixtures in the United States this month. Guardiola has regularly cited highly regarded Argentinian tactician Bielsa as a key influence upon his famed style and former New York City winger Harrison believes similarities between the two men should help him as... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel declined to comment on links with Chelsea and France midfielder N'Golo Kante. Ligue 1 champions PSG are reportedly interested in luring Kante to the French capital after he helped France to World Cup glory. PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe revealed he spent the World Cup encouraging Kante to join him in Paris. However, Tuchel refused to be drawn on the speculation regarding Kante – who is entering his third season at Chelsea. "It is not fair and I do not like... Читать дальше...