Новости за 04.10.2018

Gennaro Gattuso revealed Patrick Cutrone to be playing through injury during his two-goal rescue act in AC Milan's fighting win over Olympiacos. Cutrone, 20, stepped off the bench to net a nine-minute brace in the second half as he rescued a come-from-behind 3-1 victory that keeps the Rossoneri top of their Europa League group. The Italy international is yet to start a match this season and saw a fit-again Gonzalo Higuain reclaim the lone striking role at San Siro. Despite him having now featured... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain have denounced the behaviour of some of their supporters after the club were charged for crowd disturbances and the setting off of fireworks in Wednesday's win over Red Star Belgrade. Supporters of the two clubs are said to have clashed before the Champions League match at the Parc des Princes, which PSG comfortably won 6-1. Some PSG fans then set off fireworks at the end of the match, meaning UEFA were able to bring two charges against the Ligue 1 champions. The club released... Читать дальше...

Fiorentina striker Giovanni Simeone has revealed he hopes to one day be managed by his father and Atletico Madrid head coach Diego. The 23-year-old scored 14 league goals last season in an impressive campaign with the Viola, and has netted twice in seven Serie A appearances this term. And, despite acknowledging that his surname has at times hindered his career, the younger Simeone believes he is now thriving and would welcome the chance to play under his father, either for club or country. "At the beginning my surname weighed on me... Читать дальше...

Salzburg produced a fine second-half comeback to beat 10-man Celtic 3-1 at home in the Europa League and establish a dominant position at the top of Group B. Odsonne Edouard gave Celtic an early lead but the Austrian side roared back after the break, Munas Dabbur levelling before Takumi Minamino put Marco Rose's side in front. And when Andreas Ulmer was brought down in the box by James Forrest, who was sent off for the foul, Dabbur beat Craig Gordon from the spot to leave Salzburg three points clear in the group. Читать дальше...

Emile Smith Rowe and Matteo Guendouzi scored their first competitive Arsenal goals as the Gunners resisted heavy pressure and claimed a 3-0 win at Qarabag in the Europa League. Smith Rowe's second-half goal made him the club's youngest goalscorer since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain netted in September 2011 to cap off a mature performance, and the Gunners extended their winning run to eight matches as Guendouzi finished Qarabag off. Sokratis Papastathopoulos gave Arsenal a somewhat fortuitous early opener... Читать дальше...

Gonzalo Higuain returned from injury to help a Patrick Cutrone-inspired AC Milan come from behind in a 3-1 win over Olympiacos in the Europa League. Argentina striker Higuain, sidelined with a leg problem for the past two matches, scored in between Cutrone's crucial brace amid a game-changing burst of three goals in nine second-half minutes. Milan had slipped back into old habits prior to their 70th-minute equaliser, struggling to convert possession into chances as their six-match unbeaten run in all competitions appeared destined to end. Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid have confirmed a scan has diagnosed defender Jose Gimenez with a hamstring injury. The centre-back had to be substituted in Atletico's 3-1 defeat of Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Gimenez had been a doubt for last weekend's El Derbi against Real Madrid but was passed to play the game, which ended goalless. But the 23-year-old could have a spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed he has a hamstring injury. Atletico have offered no timescale for Gimenez's recovery... Читать дальше...

Who was your biggest footballing inspiration while growing up?Samuel Lawrence-Joshua, LondonI had a video of Pele and I used to watch it all the time. I’d come home from school, put it on and watch it before I went to practice. I’ve met him a couple of times: in 1998 and also a few years back. I took a picture with him, even though I was 41 or 42!How close did you come to quitting football when you were struggling to get into Hogaborgs’ junior teams?Anders Karlsson, LandskronaQuitting was never really an option. Читать дальше...

Police have charged a man accused of assaulting an assistant referee during the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Rangers. Linesman Calum Spence was stationed in front of the Rangers supporters at the time of the incident, which happened at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Sunday. Spence received treatment on the touchline for a minor head wound and was able to continue his duties for the rest of the game, which Livingston won 1-0 against Steven Gerrard's side. And after an appeal for information... Читать дальше...

Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star Belgrade have been charged by UEFA after fans clashed prior to Wednesday's Champions League match in the French capital. Supporters of the two clubs are said to have clashed before the match at the Parc des Princes, which PSG comfortably won 6-1. PSG face action for fireworks being set off inside the stadium as well. On top of violence, Red Star fans have also been accused of voicing "illicit chants", despite the club being banned from selling tickets to their supporters for the match. Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate applauded Jadon Sancho's gamble on an early overseas move after handing the Borussia Dortmund teenager his first England call-up. Sancho, 18, has been named in a 25-man squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain alongside fellow first-timers Mason Mount and James Maddison. The winger's promotion to the senior setup comes after a sparkling beginning to the new season for Dortmund that has included two Champions League starts. Eyebrows were raised when he left Manchester City ahead of last term... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps has no concerns about Paul Pogba amid reports the France midfielder's relationship with Jose Mourinho has broken down. Pogba was a key player as Les Bleus won the World Cup at Russia 2018, scoring in the 4-2 defeat of Croatia in the final. Although Pogba has netted four goals in all competitions for Manchester United this season, he was stripped of the vice-captaincy by Mourinho, who denied a training ground row between the pair, while the midfielder has since claimed he has been banned by the club from speaking to the media.

Egypt 2-1 UAEJanuary 6, 2001 • FriendlyMy first game for the Egyptian national team against the United Arab Emirates is one of the matches I will never forget. I was young, not even 18, and I became the youngest player in the history of the national team.Egypt coach Mahmoud El-Gohary received a lot of criticism for playing me at such a young age, ahead of more experienced players. There was criticism directed towards me as well – the public had their doubts – but despite that I scored on my debut and we won.Inter 0-1 MarseilleApril 14... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate highlighted the importance of the Football Association's desire to develop youth players in his decision to sign a new four-year deal as England manager. Southgate has made a strong impact since taking over from the sacked Sam Allardyce in 2016, evidenced by England's performances at Russia 2018, when the Three Lions reached their first World Cup semi-final since 1990. One element of Southgate's leadership to come in for particular praise has been a continued faith in young players... Читать дальше...

Jadon Sancho, Mason Mount and James Maddison have received their first England call-ups for this month's Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Gareth Southgate announced a youthful 25-man squad on Thursday shortly after confirming the extension of his contract through to the 2022 World Cup. Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah and goalkeepers Alex McCarthy and Marcus Bettinelli are the other uncapped players included, while Ross Barkley has been recalled at the expense of Chelsea team-mate Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs has urged Manchester United to stick with under-fire manager Jose Mourinho or risk entering a vicious cycle of instability. Mourinho's position is coming under increasing scrutiny following a four-match winless run in all competitions and a seemingly difficult relationship with star midfielder Paul Pogba. Former Old Trafford favourite Paul Scholes declared the Portuguese to be "embarrassing" the club and expressed surprise he remained in the post after Saturday's 3-1 loss at West Ham. Читать дальше...

France coach Didier Deschamps has recalled Mamadou Sakho, Kurt Zouma and Lucas Digne to the national squad, while there is also a place for the uncapped Tanguy Ndombele. Crystal Palace defender Sakho could make his first appearance for Les Bleus since March 2016, while Zouma earned the last of his two caps in November 2015. However, the duo are back involved with the World Cup winners ahead of the friendly against Iceland and the Nations League clash with Germany this month, replacing injured duo Samuel Umtiti and Adil Rami. Читать дальше...

Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri could develop into a better player than Barcelona and Spain mainstay Sergio Busquets, according to Luis Enrique. Rodri, 22, has retained his place in the Spain squad for the upcoming friendly with Wales and Nations League match against England. The former Villarreal player returned this season for a second spell at Atleti and has started six matches in all competitions, including last weekend's derby draw at Real Madrid. His playing style shares a likeness with... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid have received a boost with Gareth Bale included in the Wales squad to face Spain and Republic of Ireland after a groin scan showed no sign of injury. Bale went off at half-time in Madrid's 0-0 draw against Atletico Madrid in LaLiga last weekend and was left out for the surprise Champions League loss at CSKA Moscow on Tuesday. Reports in the Spanish media claimed the injury was not serious and he would be available to face Deportivo Alaves this weekend, which Giggs revealed the 29-year-old expects to be the case. Читать дальше...

Khaldoon Al-Mubarak channelled his inner John McEnroe, albeit in a more mild-mannered fashion. “You cannot be serious,” said Manchester City’s chairman when told that Southampton had placed a £75m price tag on Virgil van Dijk’s head.The Saints were serious. So were Liverpool, who duly paid the fee. Manchester City had also beensuitors but after their powerbrokers were put off, in an exchange that was captured in the Amazon documentary All Or Nothing, they revived their interest in Aymeric Laporte.Sunday’s... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal's squad again, coach Fernando Santos confirmed. Ronaldo was not included in Santos' selection for the September matches against Croatia and Italy, with the forward requesting to be left out as he continued with his adaptation following a move to Juventus from Real Madrid. And the 33-year-old will now miss a Nations League clash with Poland on October 11 and a friendly with Scotland three days later.

Thursday nights don’t always evoke glorious memories of unforgettable drama (unless you’re fans of Fulham, Middlesbrough or… nope, that’s all we’ve got) – but the competition is certainly fun for its guarantee of goals.But who’s stuck balls into nets most frequently across UEFA Cup and Europa League history? To help you answer that question we’ve given you each player’s nationality below, plus the clubs they scored for in the competition.Two Englishmen make the cut below, and the man at No.1 might surprise you (with no clues... Читать дальше...

Koke has been recalled to the Spain squad by Luis Enrique but his Atletico Madrid team-mate Diego Costa has been left out. After being omitted from Luis Enrique's first selection since taking charge after the disappointing World Cup campaign in Russia, midfielder Koke is in line to feature in next Thursday's friendly against Wales and the Nations League meeting with England on October 15. However, there is no place for striker Costa, who assisted Antoine Griezmann's second goal in a 3-1 win against... Читать дальше...

Niko Kovac's rotation policy at Bayern Munich has come under fire and club president Uli Hoeness said the coach is "putting his neck on the line" as results falter. The Bayern boss has tinkered heavily with his line-up since the 2-0 win over Schalke on September 22 and has seen his side held by Augsburg, lose to Hertha Berlin and then draw with Ajax in the Champions League. Hoeness believes momentum was lost in the game against Bavarian rivals Augsburg, during which fans protested against the German... Читать дальше...

Emil Forsberg is confident RB Leipzig will progress to a higher level when Julian Nagelsmann takes over as head coach next season. Leipzig confirmed in June that Nagelsmann would take over at the Red Bull Arena at the end of his contract with Hoffenheim, who he steered clear of relegation after taking over from Huub Stevens in February 2016 before leading them to successive top-four Bundesliga finishes. The 31-year-old suffered a 2-1 defeat against his future employers last Saturday, but Forsberg... Читать дальше...