Новости за 08.09.2018

Luke Shaw left the field on a stretcher after suffering an apparent head injury during England's Nations League encounter against Spain at Wembley. Manchester United left-back Shaw was to the fore as England took an early lead, producing an excellent run and pass for Marcus Rashford to score in the 11th minute. But with Spain 2-1 up, Shaw collided with visiting right-back Dani Carvajal and hit his head heavily on the turf before lying motionless in the 47th minute. The 23-year-old received six... Читать дальше...

Switzerland thrashed Iceland 6-0 in their opening Nations League match on Saturday, as Xherdan Shaqiri played a starring role. The Liverpool winger scored his side's third goal and was involved in three others in the second half as Vladimir Petkovic's side ran riot in St Gallen. Steven Zuber blasted the hosts ahead 13 minutes in before Denis Zakaria scored his first international goal after Shaqiri's free-kick deflected off Fabian Schar. Shaqiri was credited with the third 53 minutes in when his... Читать дальше...

Joe Gomez and Luke Shaw have been handed starts by England manager Gareth Southgate for the Nations League opener against Spain at Wembley. Liverpool defender Gomez replaces Kyle Walker on the right-hand side of the back three despite the latter's impressive form on England's run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Shaw has impressed for Manchester United so far this season and is rewarded with his first cap for 18 months. Marcus Rashford will support captain Harry Kane – set to receive his World Cup Golden Boot kick-off ... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps underlined the importance of Olivier Giroud's contribution to France but acknowledged the Chelsea striker needs a goal. Giroud's last found the net for his country in a 2-0 victory over Republic of Ireland in May, but he has since failed to score in 10 international matches. Deschamps pointed out former Arsenal forwards was in good form for France before hitting his drought – he scored four in five Les Bleus appearances – and highlighted the fact he is their joint-fourth highest-scoring... Читать дальше...

Miralem Pjanic admitted Bosnia-Herzegovina were fortunate to leave Belfast with a 2-1 Nations League victory, conceding Northern Ireland were the better team. Former Real Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Robert Prosinecki secured a win in his first competitive game in charge, who had just 32 per cent of possession and five shots compared to the hosts' 26. Haris Duljevic and Elvis Saric punished some slack Northern Ireland defending by scoring either side of half-time, yet Pjanic conceded Prosinecki's... Читать дальше...

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is hoping to find ways to support the Hokkaido community after the island was struck by a powerful earthquake on Thursday. Thirty-five people have been confirmed dead since a 6.7-magnitude quake triggered landslides and widespread power outages. The disaster prompted the Japanese Football Association to cancel the national team's friendly against Chile in Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital city. Moriyasu will instead take charge for the first time against Costa Rica in Osaka on Tuesday... Читать дальше...

Joachim Low said Joshua Kimmich could become a defensive midfielder for Germany on a regular basis after the Bayern Munich star impressed against France. Kimmich, who plays at right-back for Bayern and can also operate in the centre of defence, played alongside Toni Kroos in front of the Germany defence as Die Mannschaft held World Champions France to a 0-0 draw on Thursday. Low heaped praise on Kimmich, and said he also saw Paris Saint-Germain defender Thilo Kehrer as a potential candidate to play in midfield. Читать дальше...

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has described himself as one of Europe's "last rock stars", along with Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Buffon and Arsenal's Petr Cech. The former Spain captain, 37, has played in all four of his side's league matches this season, keeping clean sheets against Chaves and Moreirense. Buffon, meanwhile, signed a contract with PSG in July that could see him play for the Ligue 1 champions until he is 42, while 36-year-old Cech is keeping new Arsenal signing Bernd Leno out of the team at Emirates Stadium. Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp dubbed the German media's reaction to the country's dismal World Cup performance "crazy" and called for the nation to give Joachim Low's players a chance to redeem themselves. Germany played out a goalless draw with France in the opening match of their Nations League campaign on Thursday - their first outing since being knocked out at the group stage in Russia. Defeats to South Korea and Mexico, either side of a dramatic victory over Sweden, condemned Die Mannschaft to their worst... Читать дальше...

John Terry has questioned whether former boss Jose Mourinho has the strong leaders he needs to succeed at Manchester United. Two defeats in four matches have left United drifting in 10th and prompted discussion over whether Mourinho can add to his three Premier League titles. Terry captained Chelsea to each of those triumphs and is confident the 55-year-old is capable of further glory. However, the ex-England defender believes Mourinho must first find "personalities" like Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba to set the standard. Читать дальше...

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin admits he has been left unsettled by "homophobic insults" he has received on and off the pitch. The full-back says he has been the target of abuse ranging from criticism of his performances to comments made about his hair style. The Spain international has described the insults as "very dangerous" and says it has affected him mentally. "Some of it can get very abusive. Most of the abuse is online, but you hear it in the stadium, too," he told The Times. "People have called me 'lesbian' for growing my hair. Читать дальше...

Leroy Sane has confirmed his partner has given birth to a daughter. The Manchester City and Germany star left the national team camp on Friday after meeting with coach Joachim Low, with the German Football Association (DFB) citing "personal reasons". There were initial suggestions of a falling-out involving Sane, who has struggled to earn a spot in City's starting XI this season despite shining under Pep Guardiola in 2017-18. However, it was later reported Sane's girlfriend Candice Brook had gone... Читать дальше...

Manchester City's David Silva used football as an escape last season while juggling his professional life with the premature birth of his son Mateo. The Spain star spent much of 2017-18 travelling to and from his homeland, as Mateo spent the first five months of his life in hospital. Despite that tough period, Silva still played a pivotal role in City's record-breaking Premier League title win and EFL Cup triumph and showed off his son to the Etihad Stadium crowd in last month's 6-1 thrashing of Huddersfield Town. Читать дальше...

Former Chelsea captain John Terry claims he feels fitter than he has for much of the last decade amid reports he is set to sign for Spartak Moscow. The 37-year-old has been without a club since leaving Aston Villa after their defeat in the Championship play-off final to Fulham at the end of last season. Terry had been tipped to return to Villa Park and admits he has "unfinished business" at the club, but the latest reports suggest he has travelled to Russia to undergo a medical with Spartak. The... Читать дальше...

Antoine Griezmann is ready to answer David Beckham's call after revealing plans to end his career in the United States. The Atletico Madrid forward only turned 27 in March, but a future spell in MLS is already on his radar. Miami or Los Angeles are his preferred destinations, with Club Internacional de Futbol Miami – otherwise known as Inter Miami CF – in the box seat thanks to their famous part-owner. The Beckham-owned franchise enter the competition in 2020 and Griezmann would not hesitate to... Читать дальше...

Former Everton captain Phil Neville says he hated playing in Merseyside derbies, describing them as "overhyped". The 41-year-old spent eight years at Goodison Park after leaving Manchester United in 2005 and was given the armband by manager David Moyes just months after his arrival. Neville endured a disappointing start to derby matches against Liverpool, getting sent off in the first Premier League meeting in 2005-06 before scoring an own goal in a 3-1 defeat at Anfield the following March. The... Читать дальше...

Thibaut Courtois is saddened by Chelsea fans' response to his Real Madrid move that had in the pipeline as early as March. Belgium international Courtois left Stamford Bridge for a reported £35million in August after making clear his desire to return to Spain. The 26-year-old earned the ire of Blues supporters when he failed to report for pre-season training in what seemed an attempt to force through the transfer. However, Courtois claims his actions were misinterpreted, and that Chelsea had been... Читать дальше...

Giovanni Simeone says his goal-scoring debut for Argentina was the realisation of a path long anticipated by famous father Diego. The Fiorentina striker netted the final goal in a 3-0 friendly win over Guatemala in Los Angeles as he became the second member of his family to represent the Albiceleste. His debut arrived 16 years after dad Diego finished a glittering a 14-year international career that included 106 caps and selection for three World Cups. And the younger Simeone revealed the Atletico... Читать дальше...

Tite said Brazil are recovering from the "pain" and "frustration" of their World Cup exit after overcoming the United States in New Jersey on Friday. New permanent captain Neymar and Roberto Firmino were on target as Brazil defeated USA 2-0 in an international friendly at MetLife Stadium. Brazil were favourites to win the World Cup in Russia but the South American giants were shocked by Belgium in the quarter-finals. Speaking after Brazil's victory stateside, head coach Tite told reporters: "We... Читать дальше...

Usain Bolt has been granted a short break from his trial with the Central Coast Mariners due to a pre-arranged commitment in Europe. Sprint king and eight-time Olympic champion Bolt will leave Australia on Sunday, spending a week abroad for an event in France. Bolt is on an "indefinite" trial with A-League side the Mariners as the 32-year-old Jamaican attempts to fulfil his dream of playing professional football. "After completing his first three weeks of training with the Central Coast Mariners... Читать дальше...

Jorginho was glad to have shaken Piotr Zielinski by the time he secured a 1-1 draw for Italy at home to Poland in the Nations League. Roberto Mancini's Italy were playing their first game since watching the 2018 World Cup from a distance and fell behind when in-form Napoli midfielder Zielinski profited from a Jorginho error and slammed home Robert Lewandowski's 40th-minute cross. Zielinski had already drawn a sharp save from Gianluigi Donnarumma by that stage but his defensive work, seeking to... Читать дальше...

Roberto Martinez hailed Eden Hazard for setting the standard as captain after the Chelsea forward shone in a comprehensive 4-0 win against Scotland. Hazard was the standard bearer for the Red Devils' attacking prowess before being replaced in the 56th minute. The skipper scored with a stunning effort to make it 2-0 after Romelu Lukaku had opened the scoring, before he set up Michy Batshuayi for the first of his brace. Boss Martinez was questioned if Hazard worked too hard in the friendly fixture... Читать дальше...

Roberto Mancini called on Mario Balotelli to improve his fitness and Italy to cut out the mistakes after they laboured to a 1-1 Nations League draw against Poland. Napoli forward Piotr Zielinski put the visitors ahead five minutes before half-time, with Jorginho earning a share of the spoils in the 78th minute from the penalty spot after Jakub Blaszczykowski brought down substitute Federico Chiesa. Mancini is charged with masterminding Italy's recovery from the humiliation of failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Читать дальше...