Новости за 11.10.2018

Robert Lewandowski failed to inspire Poland on his 100th international appearance as Portugal came from behind to claim a 3-2 win in the Nations League. Krzysztof Piatek nodded the home side in front but, despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, Portugal rallied, and, having equalised through Andre Silva, were ahead by the interval thanks to Kamil Glik's own goal. Bernardo Silva benefitted from poor Lukasz Fabianski goalkeeping to put Portugal further ahead six minutes into the second half, ensuring... Читать дальше...

Israel breathed life into their Nations League campaign with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over 10-man Scotland in Haifa on Thursday. Dor Peretz and a Kieran Tierney own goal gave the home side a precious first victory in five matches that leaves all three teams level on three points in Group 1 of League C. The match-turning moments came either side of John Souttar's sending off for a second yellow as Alex McLeish was forced to endure a fifth defeat in seven since returning to Scotland's top job in February. Читать дальше...

Paco Alcacer scored twice on his Spain recall as Luis Enrique's men cruised to an easy 4-1 friendly win against Wales on Thursday. The striker's superb performances on loan at Borussia Dortmund earned him a call-up and he continued that form with a first-half brace for his first international goals since 2015. Sergio Ramos converted a Suso free-kick in between Alcacer's double and Marc Bartra's header wrapped up Spain's scoring as they brushed a lacklustre Wales aside at the Principality Stadium. Читать дальше...

Russia internationals Aleksandr Kokorin and Pavel Mamaev were on Thursday placed on remand until December 8 after being accused of attacking a government official and a taxi driver. The pair appeared at a pre-trial hearing in Moscow on Thursday after footage on social media appeared to show them striking Denis Pak, an official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with a chair in a cafe. Police also claimed the pair had earlier initiated a fight with the driver of a Russian television journalist. Читать дальше...

Croatia captain Luka Modric believes England counterpart and former Tottenham team-mate Harry Kane can still improve despite already being among the world's best strikers. Kane has firmly established himself as a top marksman since debuting for Spurs in Modric's final season at the club. The 25-year-old claimed the Golden Boot at the World Cup and has netted more than 20 goals in each of the past four Premier League campaigns. While some observers claim burnout is beginning to reduce his effectiveness... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate has no plans to field an experimental side for England's Nations League fixture against Croatia. The Three Lions take on their World Cup semi-final conquerors in Rijeka on Friday, with both teams searching for their first win in League A Group Four. Southgate named an inexperienced squad for fixtures against Croatia and Spain – Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and Leicester City's James Maddison among six uncapped players selected. Injuries to back-up goalkeeper Alex McCarthy... Читать дальше...

A referee and four other people have been charged following an investigation into football corruption in Belgium, the public prosecutor confirmed on Thursday. Agent Dejan Veljkovic, referee Sebastien Delferiere and officials from Mechelen and Waasland-Beveren had match-fixing charges levelled against them. Mogi Bayat, also an agent, has been accused of setting up schemes in order to get money out of Belgium to disguise payments received or paid to players, along with Veljkovic. Top-tier clubs... Читать дальше...

Highly rated goalkeeper Alex Meret is a step closer to a long-awaited Napoli debut after being declared fit to resume full training. The 21-year-old broke his arm just six days after joining from Udinese for a reported €22million in July. Signed as a direct replacement for Pepe Reina, Italy youth international Meret will now compete for a spot with David Ospina, who has started five Serie A matches since arriving on loan from Arsenal. Carlo Ancelotti's side are second but sit six points adrift of leaders Juventus... Читать дальше...

Juanfran is still hoping to earn a Spain recall despite not playing for the national team for the last two years. The Atletico Madrid defender, a European champion in 2012, started all four of Spain's games at Euro 2016 but has not featured for them since. Spain coach Luis Enrique has not named Juanfran in either of his squads to date, with Wolves defender Jonny Castro Otto called up for his month's matches with Wales and England in the absences of Dani Carvajal and Sergi Roberto. However, the... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid are to take legal action against a Portuguese newspaper that suggested the club pressurised Cristiano Ronaldo into seeking a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Kathryn Mayorga. Ms Mayorga has accused Ronaldo, who left Madrid for Juventus in July, of raping her in a hotel in Las Vegas in 2009, allegations the player and his lawyers have repeatedly denied. The story originated in German publication Der Spiegel, whose initial claims an NDA worth $375,000 had been reached was confirmed... Читать дальше...

Barcelona sporting director Pep Segura has told Arturo Vidal to show more respect to his team-mates and coach Ernesto Valverde after attracting criticism for social media posts. The Chile international joined Barca in a deal thought to be worth €20million in August after a successful spell in Germany with Bayern Munich, but things have not gone to plan in LaLiga. Only two of Vidal's six league appearances have been from the start, while he drew attention to himself by posting an angry emoji on... Читать дальше...

Robert Lewandowski claims he received "several offers" in the close-season but never expected Bayern Munich to sell him, even after he criticised the club's hierarchy. The Poland striker made public his unhappiness at the Allianz Arena in August as he accused Bayern of failing to provide adequate support during a brief slump in form last season. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were reportedly interested, but Bayern held firm in their stance against a sale, despite the 30-year-old's insistence on airing his grievances. Читать дальше...

The draw felt like a correction. For the side who overachieved in the World Cup, whose passage to the semi-finals was eased and whose flaws were camouflaged by some comparatively average opposition, it felt like the UEFA Nations League groups were designed to highlight England’s shortcomings.There may be better sides than Croatia and Spain – World Cup winners France and Belgium, twice England’s conquerors in Russia, are obvious cases in point – but none with such a surfeit of players where Gareth... Читать дальше...

Barcelona never had any desire to sell Ivan Rakitic in pre-season despite reports to the contrary, according to the club's sporting director Pep Segura. Rakitic played a starring role as Croatia reached the World Cup final at Russia 2018, and his performances prompted apparent interest from some other big clubs. Paris Saint-Germain were reported to be particularly keen on the 30-year-old, with speculation suggesting they were willing to trigger his €125million release clause. There were even murmurings... Читать дальше...

The Football Association (FA) has confirmed its council members are set to vote on a proposal to sell Wembley Stadium. Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan has offered £600million to purchase England's national stadium. Funds would be invested in grassroots football under the terms of the deal, which would see England continue to play at Wembley. And a vote will take place later this month on whether or not the sale of Wembley to Khan should be given the green light. "Today's FA... Читать дальше...

“It’s been a hard season. To be honest, it’s been very difficult,” said the 22-year-old Chelsea player. “I had a good season last year and I played a good World Cup. I can’t stand to have so much patience again. Now I'm 22 years old and I really want to play."It's too early to talk about when to change [and] if I'm going to change. But it’s clear that it’s not a good situation for me. It's been difficult to get into the team, and when we get the good results that we currently do, it will only be even harder. Читать дальше...

Eden Hazard has given Thierry Henry's managerial credentials a ringing endorsement after the Frenchman was linked with the vacancy at his former club Monaco. Current Belgium assistant Henry began his professional career at Ligue 1 club Monaco, who are seeking a new boss after sacking Leonardo Jardim on Thursday due to a poor start to the campaign. Henry, 41, has previously expressed his desire to move into management and Chelsea playmaker Hazard has given a coach he works with at international level a glowing reference. Читать дальше...

Toni Kroos has suggested Michael Ballack's criticism of Joachim Low may have been motivated by a personal desire to coach Germany. Speaking to Deutsche Welle on Thursday, Germany great Ballack said he was surprised Low was kept on as head coach after overseeing their first World Cup group-stage exit since 1938. Four years prior to that humiliation, Low had led his country to glory in international football's showpiece in Brazil, a tournament that included a 7-1 semi-final hammering of the hosts before an extra-time triumph over Argentina. Читать дальше...

Jan Vertonghen's hamstring injury will keep him out until December, Tottenham have confirmed. The left-sided defender joined Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen on the sidelines when he was forced off at half-time of the 2-0 win at Huddersfield Town at the end of September. Belgium boss Roberto Martinez last week drew criticism from Mauricio Pochettino for revealing Vertonghen was likely to miss November's Nations League matches. The club's updated timeframe now rules the 31-year-old out of key Premier... Читать дальше...

AC Milan have a "basic agreement" with Flamengo to bring attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta to San Siro, general manager Leonardo has revealed. The Brazilian side's director of sport Carlos Noval shot down reports that Milan had agreed a €35million deal to sign the 21-year-old in January amid suggestions Liverpool, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen. Leonardo noted that nothing is set in stone with regards to the attacking midfielder, who has been capped twice by Brazil and has scored nine goals for his boyhood club this season... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this international break’s fixtures against Croatia and Spain is a particularly young one even by his standards.Seven of the squad are aged 21 are under, and three of them are aiming to make their debuts: Leicester’s James Maddison, the oldest of that septet, plus 19-year-old Derby loanee Mason Mount and Borussia Dortmund’s flying 18-year-old Jadon Sancho.The latter duo would crack this list if they enjoy pitch time this week, but for now the 30 young Lions below will have to do for our latest quiz. Читать дальше...

Monaco have sacked Leonardo Jardim after winning a single match in Ligue 1 this season.

Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis has died at the age of 94. Ellis had two spells as Villa chairman, the second of which began in 1982 when the club were the reigning European Cup holders. In 2006, Ellis sold the club to American billionaire Randy Lerner, with Villa having won the League Cup three times over his two spells and finishing runners-up in the first season of the Premier League. After selling the club, Ellis - who earned the popular nickname 'Deadly Doug' from former England striker... Читать дальше...

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez insists his assistant Thierry Henry is ready to become a head coach amid mounting speculation the former France star is to take over at Monaco. Leonardo Jardim's position at the Ligue 1 club is under threat following Monaco's poor start to the campaign that has seen the team take just six points from nine games, leaving them 18th. Arsenal great Henry - who started his professional career at Monaco - is favourite to take the reins, having previously been linked with the now-filled Aston Villa post. Читать дальше...

One of the best ways to be unpredictable on FIFA 19 is to gain mastery of multiple skill moves to keep your opponent guessing in the attacking third.There’s a plethora of tricks on FIFA 19, many of which are only good for showing off (nothing wrong with that – Ed.), but considering how overpowered AI defending is this year, you’ll hardly have any time to showboat before you find yourself being counter-attacked.Therefore, you’d do well to turn your focus towards the more simple, yet effective skill moves in FIFA 19. Читать дальше...