Новости за 21.03.2019

Manchester Unitedwill subsidise the eye-watering £102 cost for a ticket at Barcelona for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, and announced they've made a “difficult decision” to charge the same price for Blaugrana supporters at Old Trafford.In a statement, the Manchester clubexplained that they will use the extra revenue from the first legto lower the price for their fans travelling toBarcelona, bringing the cost of the ticket down to £75.“We believe that our travelling supporters... Читать дальше...

Chelsea are exploring the possibility of re-signing Nathan Aké from Bournemouth this summer, according to De Telegraaf.With Napoli and Tottenham Hotspur also reportedly interested in securing Aké's services - the former reportedly lining him up as a replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly -the Blues may be tempted to exercise their buy-back option on the Dutch international.He spent six years at Stamford Bridge, but was left frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities.The versatile defender was sent... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho is targeting a return to club management by June this year, having been out of the game since being sacked by Manchester United in December.Speaking tobeINSPORTS, Mourinho said: "What I have in mind is that I would like to be back in the summer, in June, for a new club, for a new pre-season."I know exactly what I don't want - that's the reason I've had to say no already to three or four different offers.”Though Mourinho said he does not have a specific club in mind, he says knows the... Читать дальше...

England return to action on Friday night as Gareth Southgates side take on the Czech Republic in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier at Wembley.After a positive 2018 saw the Three Lions reach the World Cup semi-final and qualify for the finals of the inaugural Nations League, they will want to start this year in style.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the key talking points ahead of just the third meeting between the two nations.Rice is rightDeclan Rice could make his England debut... Читать дальше...

10. Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich)Injury problems have dogged Thiago throughout his career, but on raw talent alone there are very few midfielders who compare to the Bayern Munich man. The son of a Brazil international and a graduate of Barcelona’s La Masia academy, the 27-year-old combines South America street-smartness and dribbling skills with Spanish control and passing ability.Thiago is comfortable on the ball in tight spaces and can navigate his way out of sticky situations, but he also excels when given plenty of room to pick a pass. Читать дальше...

Ajax’s star defenderMatthijs de Ligt could be on his way to the Camp Nou this summer, with reports in Spain claiming that he has instructed his agent of his preferred destination.De Ligt, still only 19, captained the Dutch side during their recent demolition of Barça's rivals Real Madrid in the Champions League – heighteninginterest in his services across the continent.According to Sport,the Catalan giants have made a €60 million bid for the centre-back, having already secured the services of team-mate... Читать дальше...

Arsenal will have to act fast if they're to have any hope of signing Nicolas Pepe, asbeIN Sports in Francereport thatBayern Munichhave already tabled an offer.Pepe looks set to leave Lille in the summer after an incredible season in Ligue 1, withBayern seeing himas an ideal replacement for the departingArjen Robben.The Gunners were heavily linked with the 23-year-old in January, but it's the German champions who have set out their stall, reportedly offering in the region of £70m for him.Manchester... Читать дальше...

Mateo Kovacic is open to moving to another Premier League club if he is unable to sign for Chelsea permanently this summer.Currently on loan from Real Madrid, the midfielder is comfortable playing in England and is an important part of Maurizio Sarri's squad.But the Blues have been hit with a transfer ban which prevents them from signing players for the next two windows– a decision they have appealed.According to Marca,Kovacic is determined to leave Madrid for a team where he feels valued.His preference... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne has promised to address the concerns of residents living near the site of the Dons 50million stadium and training ground project after protesters dropped their appeal bid against the plans.The club were given the go-ahead for their new 20,000-seater home earlier this month after a judicial review at the Court of Session.But that left locals living near the Kingsford site on the outskirts of the city furious.They claimed the plot chosen by Pittodrie chiefs to replace... Читать дальше...

Alexis Sanchez tops the list of stars Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees heading for the exit at Manchester United this summer.The Chilean, who joined United last January, has failed to live up to expectations and his reported £500,000-a-week wages.Having assessed the squad since replacing Jose Mourinho in December, Solskjaer doesn't believe Sanchez fits the ethos of his team, according tothe theDaily Star.Also on the Norwegian's list to leave are Marcos Rojo and club captain Antonio Valencia, whose option... Читать дальше...

This week, a meeting took place that could affect how you watch football, when it takes placeand the success of your team. And you probably didn’t hear about it.That’s because it was, to all intents and purposes, a secret meeting. No press-released agenda, and no statement made afterwards.When the European Clubs Association met with UEFA in Switzerland on Tuesday, major reforms to the Champions League were on the agenda. This was the first formal meeting to discuss significant changes to European football that have long been mooted. Читать дальше...

The interlull is enough to make most football fans feel as though they’re straight-jacketed in a white padded room – the thought of no club football if you’re of Premier League or Championship persuasion, potential injuries to your best players, and the prospect of watching the Republic of Ireland for lack of anything better to do.Shudder.So to ease the woe, here’s today’s quiz – a bit of a corker for you if we don’t say ourselves, on every Premier League club’s most-capped players.We’re looking for the top three in each squad... Читать дальше...

1. Making a fool of Dunga (1999)Growing up, Ronaldinho dreamed of following in his brother's footsteps and playing for Gremio. He achieved it with great distinction too, making his debut as an 18-year-old and swiftly becoming a fan favourite courtesy of his ebullient, entertaining style.An early-career highlight came in the final of the Rio Grande do Sul state championship against Internacional, Gremio's most bitter rivals. Ronaldinho scored twice in the three-game series and also found time to humiliate Dunga... Читать дальше...

What the papers sayBorussia Dortmund have denied Jadon Sancho will leave this summer amid speculation that he is a Manchester United target, the Daily Mail reports. Senior officials at the club have told the paper that the England winger will definitely be playing in the Bundesliga next season. The team are said to be keen on hanging on to the 18-year-old in light of the departure of Christian Pulisic to Chelsea for 58million.Dortmund have been linked with their own move for Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi, The Sun reports. Читать дальше...

Stuart Dallas believes that the draw may have been harsh but the fixture list has been kind to Northern Ireland as they begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign this week.Michael ONeills side start the qualifiers on Thursday night against Estonia at Windsor Park, on paper the easiest game in a group which has also paired them with Belarus, Holland and Germany.Northern Ireland will face Estonia and Belarus home and away before taking on the mighty Dutch and Germans, giving them a chance to build... Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs says his determination to press home Wales advantage at the start of their European Championship campaign was the reason behindfielding a second-string side in the 1-0 victory against Trinidad Tobago.Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale and other key players were missing as Ben Woodburns injury-time winner secured Wales a narrow success at Wrexham.The game marked Wales return to the Racecourse Ground the oldest existing ground in the world to stage international football for the first time since 2008... Читать дальше...

Ryan Giggs explained he had no choice but to disappoint Wales fans by leaving Gareth Bale out of the side that beat Trinidad Tobago at Wrexham.Wales had not played at the Racecourse Ground since 2008and much had been made of the national teams return to the north for the first time for 11 years.But Real Madrid striker Bale was among those missing as manager Giggs fielded a shadow side just four days before Wales opening European Championship qualifier against Slovakia in Cardiff.Ben Woodburn, left... Читать дальше...

Jordan Henderson has assumed the unofficial role of Englands vocal coach and the Liverpool midfielder does not intend on keeping quiet any time soon.At 28 years of age, Henderson is now an elder statesman of Gareth Southgates Three Lions set-up.The former Sunderland man can reach 50 caps if he features in both forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Montenegro.Harry Kane is the captain of an England squad still developing after reaching a World Cup semi-final last summer, but the likes of Henderson also play a key role.

England will pay tribute to goalkeeping great Gordon Banks at Wembley on Friday when Tom Heaton will return to the squad having heeded the advice given to him by the World Cup-winning hero.A sell-out crowd will remember the 1966 star when Gareth Southgates Three Lions kick off their Euro 2020 qualification campaign against the Czech Republic.There will be a period of appreciation in Englands first match since Banks died aged 81 on February 12, with players to wear black armbands and a banner to be... Читать дальше...

Leon Goretzka came off the bench to equalise as Germany snatched a 1-1 draw with Serbia in their international friendly in Wolfsburg.Joachim Lows new-look side, who begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Holland this weekend, needed time to warm up after falling behind to a 12th-minute Luka Jovic header.It was not until the second half that Germany began to threaten regularly and Goretzka levelled on 69 minutes after combining with fellow substitute Marco Reus.Serbia lost their discipline... Читать дальше...

Ben Woodburn emerged as the last-gasp hero asWales warmed up for the start of their 2020 European Championship campaign with a 1-0 friendly victory over Trinidad and Tobago in Wrexham.Woodburn struck from close range as the game ticked into stoppage time, the Liverpool teenager chesting home Will Vaulks cross for his second Wales goal.ManagerRyan Giggs will be grateful for the win his fourth from his 10 games as Wales head into a tournament that the former Manchester United star says will define... Читать дальше...