Новости за 13.11.2017

EFL clubs will use rainbow-coloured corner flags between November 25 and December 3 to raise awareness of Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign. In a league first, EFL clubs have agreed to the idea to show support for lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) rights. The EFL said the "rainbow-coloured corner flags sit at the heart of a wide range of activities that the EFL and its clubs will be undertaking", while it will also change its logo to a bespoke rainbow-coloured version. Shaun Harvey, chief executive for the EFL... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are among the clubs and football figures extending well wishes to Liam Miller following reports the former Republic of Ireland midfielder is battling cancer. Miller, who won 21 international caps over a 16-year career, broke through at Celtic before he was lured to the Premier League by Alex Ferguson in 2004. "The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United go out to Liam Miller and his loved ones at this difficult time," the Red Devils posted on Twitter. The 36-year-old also had spells with the likes of Leeds United... Читать дальше...

Didier Deschamps is getting bored of questions relating to Karim Benzema's France future but refused to reject the striker's claims that he will never get called up again until the coaching regime changes. Real Madrid star Benzema has been in the international wilderness since police charged him in connection to an alleged blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena with a sex tape in 2015. The case has not gone to trial yet, but in July the Court of Cassation – France's court of final appeals in civil and criminal proceedings ... Читать дальше...

9. Ernesto Vega (Mexico)An exciting spark plug of a player, Vega has come up through the youth ranks at Toluca to emerge as yet another promising youngster in Liga MX. While a torn ACL caused him to miss the entire 2017 Clausura (and knocked him out of action for more than a year), the 19-year-old has already had ample opportunity to showcase what he can do.Vega is a winger who can bedazzledefenders with his mazy runs;an effective creator who can pick out team-mates with his crossing ability, or... Читать дальше...

Ernesto Vega (Mexico)An exciting attacking spark plug, Ernesto Vega’s come up through the youth ranks at Toluca to emerge as yet another promising youngster in Liga MX. While a torn ACL caused him to miss the entire 2017 Clausura (and knocked him out of action for more than a year), Vega’s already had ample opportunity to showcase what he can do.A winger that can bedazzled defenders with his mazy runs, Vega is an effective creator who can pick out teammates with his crossing ability, or find space... Читать дальше...

Julen Lopetegui has so much talent at his disposal that he believes Spain are a "great team" regardless of whether Real Madrid star Isco is available or not. Isco has really come into his own in 2017, seeing off the competition of James Rodriguez to become a key player at club level in Madrid, while also converting that form on to the international stage. Eight of the playmaker's 10 LaLiga goals last season came after the turn of the year, while he has added another four in 11 appearances this term for Zinedine Zidane's men. Читать дальше...

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has agreed to become director of football at a Vietnamese football academy on a two-year deal. Giggs enjoyed a spell as temporary manager at Old Trafford, before becoming number two to former boss Louis van Gaal after the end of his glittering playing career. However, since ending his lengthy association with the Red Devils, Giggs has not received another coaching role - despite being linked with several positions, including most recently at Leicester City and Everton. Читать дальше...

A silence descended over Pride Park as Stiliyan Petrov set his sights from near the halfway line, sending a shot high into the air. Winless since September, relegated by March and already 2-0 down to Aston Villa after half an hour, this was the final insult for Derby County. Goalkeeper Roy Carroll’s woeful clearance had landed straight on Petrov’s chest, and everyone in the stadium knew where the Bulgarian’s effort was going to drop. Right in the top corner.“It was his weaker foot too,” Darren Moore says of the strike now... Читать дальше...

If anyone in world football is worth £200million then it is Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar. That is the opinion of England boss Gareth Southgate, whose Three Lions side must find a way to nullify the threat of the flamboyant forward in Tuesday's friendly at Wembley. Brazil swashbuckled their way to World Cup qualification in Russia next year, finishing top of the CONMEBOL section with 41 points – 10 clear of nearest rivals Uruguay. Neymar was typically influential for Tite's men... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger stands by the "dive" accusation he levelled at Raheem Sterling after the England forward won a controversial penalty in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Arsenal, and the Gunners boss even applauded his "very positive" exploitation of the referee's "naivety". Sterling went down in the area under pressure from Nacho Monreal just after half-time in their final match before the international break, and Sergio Aguero duly converted the penalty. Wenger was left fuming after the match, with... Читать дальше...

Ex-Liverpool heavy hitters Jamie Carragher and Steve McManaman played alongside the likes of Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Dwight Yorke, Paul Scholes and the Neville brothers in a charity match against Salford City at the weekend.Unfortunately for the Sky Sports pundit, it wasn't all plain sailing for him inthebackline.With the Class of '92 2-0 up, Carragher tried to shield the ball away from an opposition attacker in his own penalty box, expecting goalkeeper Shay Given to pick it up.But a breakdown in... Читать дальше...

Timo Werner should have been signed by Bayern Munich before RB Leipzig snapped up the exciting Germany international, says Jupp Heynckes. Leipzig paid a reported fee of €10million to sign Werner from Stuttgart in June 2016, which now looks a snip with the 21-year-old having plundered 27 goals in 40 Bundesliga appearances. Bayern boss Heynckes, who returned as head coach following Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal, is of the opinion that Die Roten should do more to attract the best German talent to the Allianz Arena. Читать дальше...

Toni Kroos hit out at a perceived lack of competitiveness in Ligue 1 ahead of Germany's friendly clash with France, insisting you either "go to Paris Saint-Germain or you don't go there". PSG sit top of the table with 32 points from 12 unbeaten matches as Unai Emery's men look to wrestle the Ligue 1 title back from Monaco. The Parisians made the world sit up and take notice during the last transfer window, as they smashed the world record to sign Neymar from Barcelona for €222million, while also... Читать дальше...

Germany coach Joachim Low described the prospect of a World Cup without four-time champions Italy as a "disaster" as Gian Piero Ventura's men go into their play-off second leg trailing Sweden 1-0. Italy host Sweden in the second leg on Monday at San Siro, looking to overturn the narrow defeat in Solna in attempt to reach a 15th consecutive finals. Coach Ventura is under immense pressure and will almost certainly lose his job should Italy fail, while some are even expecting him to be sacked regardless of Monday's result... Читать дальше...

Ronaldinho, who spent the 2014/15 season at Queretaro where he scored eight goals in 29 appearances, was playing for Stars of America against Puyol's Stars of Europeteam back at his old stamping ground.Europe took the lead through Fernando Meira before Ronaldinho scored a superb equaliser in the 62nd minute with a fine volley.That wasn't the end of his dazzling performance, though. Ten minutes later, the 2005 Ballon d'Or winnerdeftly chipped the ball into the path of Gabriel, who levelled to make... Читать дальше...

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits it is "a concern" to have had Sadio Mane return from international duty with another hamstring problem. The forward has been sent back to England after Senegal's football federation confirmed he had been feeling slight pain in same muscle that kept him out for the majority of October. With Senegal having sealed qualification for the World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa last week, Mane has been allowed to go back to Liverpool for assessment on the problem... Читать дальше...

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has issued an apology after midfielder Edwin Cardona appeared to make an offensive eye gesture at South Korea players in Friday's 2-1 defeat. Tensions boiled over in the 63rd minute when James Rodriguez forced Kim Jin-su to his feet while he was waiting for medical attention after hurting his leg. Captain Ki Sung-yueng reacted by pushing James away from his team-mate, with the Bayern Munich man theatrically throwing himself to the ground. Other players then got involved and Cardona ... Читать дальше...

Nimes and Consolat Marseille were stuck in a goalless deadlock as they approached the final whistle of their Group 7G French Cup tie –but Paquiez was around to make sure it didn't end that way.In the dying seconds, Nimes'23-year-old right-backburst into space on the right flank and, after a touch which took him away from goal, calmly chipped the ball over Consolat Marseille's befuddledgoalkeeper and into the bottom corner.Was Paquiez's spectacular strike a cross or a shot, though? We'll let you be... Читать дальше...

The Irish forward has scored seven goals in six appearances for Newcastle Jets this campaign after joining from Central Coast Mariners in April.But in the 52nd minute of the Jets' clash against Adelaide, the Irishman spurned a glorious chance to give his side a two-goal cushion.With Newcastle already 2-1 up, O'Donovan latched onto Andrew Nabbout's unselfish pass in front of goal. All the former Football League journeymanhad to do was tap the ball into an empty net –but instead he fired his shot wide... Читать дальше...

Sadio Mane has returned to Liverpool after complaining of a minor hamstring problem, the Senegal national team have confirmed. The 25-year-old only made his comeback from injury in the 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham on November 4, but was called up for this month's international matches despite his lack of playing time. Mane played in the win over South Africa on Friday, a result that secured Senegal's place at the World Cup, setting up Diafra Sakho's goal in the 2-0 victory in Polokwane. Читать дальше...

Peterborough drew 2-2 with AFC Wimbledon in League One on Sunday, but their star man Maddison produced the game's viral moment in unwanted fashion.After he was adjudged to have fouled Trotter, the Durham-born attacker went head-to-head with the 29-year-old before crumbling tothe floor in a heap.Trotter had barely touched the Peterborough winger, but that didn't stop his team-mates from coming to his defence as a melee ensued.Maddison and Trotter both received yellows for their roles in the theatrics. Читать дальше...

The release of a new Football Manager is always reason to celebrate,but it also poses a big question: how quickly can you adapt to its new features? FM 2018 offers up a range of new additions that can have a dramatic effect on your ability to achieve success, andit’s therefore crucial that you learn how to master them.With that in mind, we’ve detailed some tips below to help you conquer any teething issues, and ensure your reign lasts at least a little longer than Frank de Boerin south London. Read on... Читать дальше...

Tiemoue Bakayoko insists he is not inferior to his rivals in France's midfield and is determined to secure a place at the World Cup. The 23-year-old Chelsea man was left out of Didier Deschamps' squad for the November friendly matches against Wales and Germany, having also been omitted for the final World Cup qualifiers in October. Blaise Matuidi, Adrien Rabiot, N'Golo Kante, Moussa Sissoko, Corentin Tolisso and the previously uncapped Steven N'Zonzi have been preferred to Bakayoko this season... Читать дальше...

Marcus Rashford has tried to emulate Brazil great Ronaldo ever since watching him produce a star performance against Manchester United in 2003. Ronaldo, twice a World Cup winner, scored a memorable hat-trick for Real Madrid in a 4-3 Champions League defeat at Old Trafford 14 years ago that saw him receive a standing ovation from the home fans. Rashford remembers watching that match and has attempted to replicate the former Barcelona and Inter star's uninhibited style of play. The 20-year-old is... Читать дальше...

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne says being compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo means nothing to him. Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez claimed last week that the 26-year-old has the ability to match the standards set by the Barcelona and Real Madrid forwards. The comments came in the wake of De Bruyne's spectacular start to the season, the midfielder having scored twice and registered six assists in 11 appearances during City's unbeaten run in the Premier League. The former Chelsea... Читать дальше...