Новости за 18.08.2023

Still smarting from their elimination by Croatia in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, five-time champions Brazil will launch their qualifying campaign against Bolivia on September 8 in Belem, in northern Brazil, then play Peru on September 12 in Lima. It is the first squad announcement for 49-year-old Brazilian Diniz, who took over from Tite in the wake of the Selecao's disappointing run in Qatar. There had been doubts whether star striker Neymar, 31, would continue with the national team... Читать дальше...

Kane, who arrived in Germany on Saturday after a 100-million euro ($109 million) move from Premier League side Tottenham, assisted on Leroy Sane's opener just three minutes in, before scoring midway through the second half. Billed as the missing link one year after the German champions lost forward Robert Lewandowski, Kane linked play superbly on his Bundesliga debut, going close several times before his 75th-minute opener. Kane's goal snuffed out Bremen's second-half fightback and opened the floodgates. Читать дальше...

The Americans claimed a confidence-boosting 108-86 victory in the exhibition game, just 10 days before the two teams face off again in Group C action at the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Manila. The United States exploded off the blocks, opening up a 13-point gap on the Greeks six minutes into the first quarter. Despite questionable turnovers during patches of the game, the USA were a class apart as they extended their perfect record in World Cup tune-ups to 4-0 in games played in Las Vegas, Malaga in Spain and now in the United Arab Emirates. Читать дальше...

The track was released on Friday and will feature on the 77-year-old Parton's upcoming album "Rockstar." "Well, does it get any better than singing 'Let It Be' with Paul McCartney who wrote the song?" Parton said on her website. "Not only that, he played piano! "Well, it did get even better when Ringo Starr joined in on drums, Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood playing percussion," she said. "I mean, seriously, how much better does it get? Thanks guys!" "Rockstar," Parton's 49th album, will be released on November 17. Читать дальше...

Zaniolo, 24, is the Premier League club's fourth signing since the end of last season. The deal reportedly involves an option for Villa to make the move permanent. "Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Italian international Nicolo Zaniolo," a statement on the club's website said. Zaniolo spent five years with Roma and scored the winning goal in their Europa Conference League final success in 2022. He left for Galatasaray in February and helped the club win the Turkish league title. Читать дальше...

Several hundred trucks bound for the Gulf states have been trapped at the border between Syria and Jordan since early August because of a new Saudi law affecting cargo vehicles apparently aimed at stemming the flow of the drug Captagon.

The top seed from Poland said she took lessons from a struggling performance in the first set and applied them perfectly in the second to sweep into the final four in a battle of current Grand Slam champions. Swiatek, the US Open and Roland Garros holder, will play on Saturday for a place in the finals against either US seventh seed Coco Gauff or Italian qualifier Jasmine Paolini. Swiatek lost serve twice in the opening set as she struggled with the lefty game of her Czech opponent, but broke as... Читать дальше...

The midfielder completed a transfer earlier this week in a deal which could eventually rise to a British record fee of £115 million ($146 million). Brighton made a promising start to life without the Ecuador international, opening their Premier League season with a 4-1 win at home to newly-promoted Luton. De Zerbi, however, is aware of the tougher challenges that lie ahead for the Seagulls, starting with Saturday's match away to Wolves. "We have to adapt and play a different way," he said. "We... Читать дальше...

The blaze, which officials say is the most "complex fire" to hit the Canary Islands in 40 years, broke out late on Tuesday in a mountainous area of northeastern Tenerife. Nearly 500 firefighters and soldiers backed by 17 aerial units have been drafted in to tackle the ferocious blaze, which has so far destroyed nearly 4,000 hectares (10,000 acres) of land, Spain's interior ministry said. By midday (1100 GMT), firefighters noticed a "favourable evolution" on the main front of the fire, Montserrat Roman... Читать дальше...

The last residents of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, rushed to beat Friday's noon deadline to evacuate as a wildfire moved closer to the city of 20,000. Firefighters worked to keep the only route in and out of Yellowknife open to facilitate evacuation efforts.

Since authorities in the Northwest Territories issued the city-wide evacuation order late Wednesday, long lines of cars have snaked along the lone highway connecting the area to Alberta province to the south ahead of the 12:00 pm (1800 GMT) limit. About 1,500 people have so far left Yellowknife, the regional capital, by plane, with an increased number of flights scheduled Friday to evacuate more of the city's 20,000 residents. The nearest evacuation center is 1,150 kilometers (700 miles) away, in Alberta, where several sites have been set up.

Palace forward Olise turned down the chance to join Chelsea this week, penning a new contract just days after Pochettino's club reportedly offered to pay his £35 million ($44 million) release clause. Missing out on France Under-21 international Olise leaves Pochettino's squad still seemingly lacking in attacking options. A knee injury sustained by close-season signing Christopher Nkunku will rule out the former Leipzig star until December. But Blues boss Pochettino is waiting for Albania striker... Читать дальше...

Already irked by the club's long silverware drought and the departure of record goalscorer Harry Kane, the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust (THST) has arranged a demonstration over the club's decision to raise ticket prices for the 2023-24 season. While Tottenham announced in April that season-ticket prices would be frozen, THST expressed frustration last month over a matchday ticket price increase and the lack of consultation. It is the latest delicate issue for Tottenham boss Postecoglou to... Читать дальше...

Since authorities in the Northwest Territories issued the city-wide evacuation order late Wednesday, long lines of cars have snaked along the lone highway connecting the area to Alberta province to the south ahead of the 12:00 pm (1800 GMT) cutoff. About 1,500 people have so far left Yellowknife, the regional capital, by plane, with an increased number of flights scheduled Friday to evacuate more of the city's 20,000 residents. The nearest evacuation center is 1,150 kilometers (700 miles) away... Читать дальше...

De Bruyne is set to be sidelined for up to five months after aggravating a hamstring injury during City's win at Burnley in their Premier League opener last week. Losing the influential Belgian midfielder is a huge blow to City's hopes of emulating last season's incredible treble-winning campaign. But Guardiola is hopeful the emerging talent showcased by Palmer already this season can help City cope without their star. Palmer put City ahead with a superb strike in their Community Shield defeat against Arsenal... Читать дальше...

Hundreds of Pakistan's Christian minority fled their homes Wednesday when an angry crowd of Muslim men tore through a neighbourhood in the city of Jaranwala in Punjab province, torching homes and churches. "The events that unfolded were tragic. Violence like this can never be justified," Punjab police chief Usman Anwar told AFP. Anwar said he personally interrogated the two Christian brothers accused of desecrating the Koran "to avoid accusations of torture". Police said they have arrested an additional 128 people linked to the rampage... Читать дальше...

Three decades after the end of a brutal civil war, the Central American nation is dogged by poverty, violence, and graft, sending thousands abroad every year in search of a better life, many to the United States. Reformist outsider Bernardo Arevalo pulled off a massive upset by finishing second in the first round, and will face off against Sandra Torres in the runoff. A recent poll shows Arevalo with a strong lead. Both are social democrats, meaning Guatemala will have its first leftist leader in over a decade. Читать дальше...

United accepted West Ham's £30 million ($38 million) bid for Maguire but the England international decided to pull out of the deal after failing to agree personal terms. Maguire is likely to remain at Old Trafford once the transfer window closes, leaving him as United's fourth choice centre-back behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof. Ten Hag had already stripped Maguire of the captaincy after the 30-year-old made only eight Premier League starts last season. But the United... Читать дальше...

Firefighters made progress Friday in their fight against a huge wildfire on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife that has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The fire, which broke out late on Tuesday, has been raging through a forested area with steep ravines in the northeastern part of the island which is part of the Spanish archipelago that lies off the coast of northwestern Africa.

A British nurse was found guilty Friday of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to murder six others at the hospital neonatal unit where she worked, becoming the UK's most prolific killer of children.

The Frenchman replaced Luciano Spalletti in the dug-out after the Italian left Napoli having led the club to their first Scudetto in 33 years last term. Napoli fans will be hoping for another strong title challenge, especially as star forwards Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have stayed at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. "My goal -- it's simple -- is to bring this team to the level I know they're capable of playing," Garcia told a pre-match press conference. "I am calm, I am focused... Читать дальше...

For once, there is no clear favourite for the shortest speed event although Kerley and US teammate Noah Lyles were quick Friday to dismiss any fears of the threat posed by Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs. Jacobs has only raced outdoors once this season, finishing seventh in 10.21 seconds at the Paris Diamond League race won by Lyles last month. "I know what form he's in, we all saw it," Lyles said with a grin when asked what Jacobs might bring to the track. Another question on the Italian sprinter saw Lyles retort to Kerley... Читать дальше...

No fee was disclosed but British media outlets, including Sky Sports, valued the 30-year-old's move from Bundesliga club Stuttgart at £19 million ($24 million, 22 million euros). "I'm very happy right now and I'm so excited to join a big club in Liverpool," Endo told the club's website. "It feels amazing and this is my dream. It's always (been) a dream to play (in the) Premier League and with one of the biggest clubs in the world. It's a dream come true for me." The Reds have been on the hunt... Читать дальше...

Rico has been authorised to leave Seville's Virgen del Rocio hospital and will be discharged on Friday, according to hospital sources. The 29-year-old Spaniard has been there since May 28 after an accident involving a horse at a local festival. After several days in a coma, the goalkeeper was discharged from the hospital's intensive care unit on July 5. Five days later, the player posted a message on social networks to reassure people of his state of health. "I want to thank each and every person... Читать дальше...

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who travelled to Riyadh on Thursday, held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry announced, after extending what had been scheduled to be a one-day visit. The two reviewed relations between the countries, "future opportunities for cooperation... and ways to develop them, in addition to discussing developments in the situation on the regional and international arenas", the foreign ministry posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Читать дальше...