Новости за 21.04.2018

Harry Kane believes the frustration from Tottenham's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final loss against Manchester United at Wembley will linger for the remainder of the season. United endured wave after wave of Tottenham attacks during the opening stages and Dele Alli slid him from close range to give the Londoners the lead from Christian Eriksen's 11th-minute cross. Paul Pogba struggled early on, but muscled Mousa Dembele to the turf to send in a sumptuous ball after 24 minutes for Alexis Sanchez to head an eighth goal in as many Wembley appearances. Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United's decision to base themselves in London ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham was a key factor in their 2-1 win. United suffered a humiliating home defeat to West Brom last Sunday, but bounced back with a 2-0 win away at Bournemouth on Wednesday. Rather than go back to Manchester after their game on the south coast, the decision was made to stay in London – something that Mourinho feels was crucial to their comeback victory at Wembley.  He said: "I was really happy and pleased. Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino has suggested it will take another four years to develop a winning mentality at Tottenham – even if he is not the man in charge. Spurs' hopes of a first trophy since 2008 were ended for another year on Saturday, as Manchester United came from behind to beat them 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Midfielder Dele Alli, who broke the deadlock before Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera turned the match around, claimed afterwards that his side must learn to see out key games against top opposition. Читать дальше...

Borussia Dortmund head coach Peter Stoger has revealed a "sporting decision" was the reason for Marcel Schmelzer missing the 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Captain Schmelzer was not only dropped from the starting XI but left out of Dortmund's matchday squad for the Bundesliga fixture at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Stoger instead started Manuel Akanji at left-back, while Julian Weigl, Mario Gotze and Jadon Sancho were also drafted into the team following last weekend's 2-0 derby defeat to Schalke. Читать дальше...

Luka Modric has left open the possibility of a future move to join Zlatan Ibrahimovic in MLS if he is unable to finish his career with Real Madrid. Croatia international Modric, 32, is nearing the end of his sixth season in LaLiga, having joined from Tottenham in 2012. Like many, he has been intrigued by the circus surrounding Ibrahimovic's recent switch to LA Galaxy and is not ruling out treading a similar path. The former Barcelona forward has netted three goals in as many matches since arriving... Читать дальше...

A frustrated Dele Alli felt Tottenham were justly punished for letting their lead slip against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final, insisting "we can't keep doing this". Spurs deservedly took the lead 11 minutes into Saturday's encounter at Wembley when Alli pounced to turn home a cross from Christian Eriksen. However, goals from Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera turned things around in London and sent United into the final, with Spurs now having lost in all eight of their most recent appearances in the last four. Читать дальше...

Jupp Heynckes thinks the most important thing for Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid is "psychology". Already crowned Bundesliga champions, Bayern warmed up for Wednesday's first leg by cruising to a 3-0 win at Hannover, a game which allowed Heynckes to rest the likes of Mats Hummels, Joshua Kimmich, Robert Lewandowski – who appeared as a second-half substitute – and Franck Ribery. They host Madrid in midweek but have had significantly less time to focus on the game... Читать дальше...

Match-winner Ander Herrera heralded Manchester United's 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham, stating that Jose Mourinho's side are becoming reaccustomed to competing for honours. Herrera struck with just under half an hour remaining to complete the turnaround after Alexis Sanchez had cancelled out Dele Alli's opener. And after going two seasons without a major trophy following Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013, United remain on course for their fourth honour in three years. "I am really happy... Читать дальше...

Perhaps fittingly for a Frenchman plying his trade in Brexit Britain, every performance by Paul Pogba in a Manchester Untied shirt seems to turn into a referendum on whether or not he's a good idea. Just take his last few weeks. United's record signing was at the centre of remarkable revelations before the Manchester derby that he was offered to neighbours City and turned in an utterly abject performance before scoring twice to inspire a stunning 3-2 win. Jose Mourinho's side stopped City winning... Читать дальше...

Former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has paid tribute to the departing Arsene Wenger, thanking him for making his "childhood dream come true". The 68-year-old announced on Friday that he will depart the Gunners at the end of the season, having won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups in almost 22 years with the London club. Giroud was signed by Wenger in 2012 and enjoyed five-and-a-half fruitful years under his compatriot before joining Chelsea earlier this year. And the 31-year-old... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has leapt to the defence of Wilfried Zaha after he was once again booked for diving in the 0-0 draw with Watford on Saturday. The Ivorian went to ground in the penalty area under a rash challenge from Adrian Mariappa during the second half at Vicarage Road, but referee Chris Kavanagh opted to caution Zaha for simulation rather than point to the spot. It means that the 25-year-old has been shown four yellow cards for diving since the start of the 2015-16 season – more than any other player. Читать дальше...

Wolves confirmed their status as Championship winners thanks to a crushing 4-0 triumph at struggling Bolton Wanderers, while Sunderland's controversial 2-1 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Burton Albion sealed a second successive relegation. Middlesbrough moved a step closer to securing a play-off spot thanks to a 2-1 win at Derby County, who remain just outside the top six as a result, while Aston Villa – who are at the very least assured of a play-off berth – thrashed Ipswich Town 4-0 on the road. Читать дальше...

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson expects to see Arsene Wenger accept an international coaching role after announcing his decision to leave the Gunners. It was revealed on Friday Wenger has opted to stand down at the end of the season, bringing his extraordinary tenure to a close after 22 years in charge of the north London side. Speaking to Omnisport, Wilson - who worked with Wenger as Arsenal's goalkeeping coach - suggested the boss may have decided to walk away from Emirates Stadium rather... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp bizarrely criticised West Brom for their comeback in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, calling it "useless" and a "complete waste of points". Liverpool looked to be cruising to a 2-0 win at The Hawthorns on Saturday thanks to goals from Danny Ings and Mohamed Salah. But West Brom battled back in the final 11 minutes, scoring through Jake Livermore and Salomon Rondon to leave Klopp and Liverpool stunned. And instead of focusing on his team's inability to hold on to their lead, after the match Klopp turned on West Brom... Читать дальше...

Luciano Spalletti believes Inter are on the same level as Champions League semi-finalists Roma and their cross-city rivals Lazio, as the race for a top-four finish in Serie A enters the home stretch. Inter made a strong start to the league season and even led the standings ahead of Juventus and Napoli. Their first loss of the campaign, a 3-1 defeat at home to Udinese on December 16, came during an eight-match winless sequence either side of the mid-season break. The Nerazzurri's subsequent demise... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez will start for Manchester United against Tottenham after boss Jose Mourinho elected not to follow through on his threat of dropping star names for the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. In the aftermath of United's surprise 1-0 loss to West Brom last Sunday, which saw rivals Manchester City confirmed as Premier League champions, Mourinho said: "Some of the guys that played today, they don't have a place in that team [to face Spurs]." In words that were widely perceived... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp applauded the performance of Danny Ings after he scored his first Premier League goal since October 2015 in Liverpool's shock 2-2 draw at rock-bottom West Brom. Ings has had terrible luck with injuries during his Liverpool career, with Saturday's game only his 12th league appearance for the club since joining from Burnley in July 2015. But the 25-year-old produced a lively display at The Hawthorns, scoring the opening goal of the game and causing the West Brom defence plenty of problems... Читать дальше...

Jake Livermore admits West Brom are facing up to the prospect of relegation from the Premier League, despite an upturn in form and confidence. The England international scored his side's first goal as they fought back from 2-0 down to claim a 2-2 draw at home to Liverpool on Saturday. Darren Moore's side are eight points from safety with three games to go, and will be relegated on Sunday if Swansea City manage a shock win away to champions Manchester City. With their fate all but sealed, despite... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp blamed Liverpool's failure to hold on to a win against West Brom on the performance of the officials and the "dry pitch" at The Hawthorns. The visitors looked to be heading for a comfortable win thanks to goals from Danny Ings and Mohamed Salah, only for Jake Livermore and Salomon Rondon to score in the final 11 minutes and snatch a 2-2 draw. Klopp was angry at the award of a free-kick against Joe Gomez that led to Rondon's equaliser, while he also criticised referee Stuart Atwell... Читать дальше...

Mohamed Salah equalled the Premier League record for most goals in a 38-game season after taking his tally to 31 in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with West Brom on Saturday. The Egyptian forward moved level with Cristiano Ronaldo, Alan Shearer and Luis Suarez in the record books thanks to a delightful chipped finish over goalkeeper Ben Foster. His 72nd-minute strike doubled Jurgen Klopp's side lead at The Hawthorns, though the visitors were pegged back by the bottom club in the closing stages as honours ended even. Читать дальше...

Lars Lukas Mai will make his Bayern Munich debut in Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Hannover at HDI Arena. The 18-year-old defender has been included in the starting line-up as coach Jupp Heynckes rests several players ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid. Mai, captain of Bayern's Under-19 side this season, is the first player born in the year 2000 to make a league appearance for the senior team and is their sixth-youngest debutant in the top flight. Only Roque Santa Cruz... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger changed the face of English football, according to former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon. The 68-year-old announced on Friday that he will depart the Gunners at the end of the season, having won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups in almost 22 years with the London club. Dixon, who played under Wenger between 1996 and 2002, feels his revolutionary impact has been taken for granted in recent years and now is the time to reappraise his influence in England. Writing for The Guardian... Читать дальше...

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says he is not paying attention to rumours linking him with the Arsenal manager's job. The 45-year-old is one of the favourites to take over at Emirates Stadium from Arsene Wenger, who will leave the Gunners at the end of the season after nearly 22 years in charge. Rodgers accepts speculation is part of football but insists he is happy with life in Scotland. "There's always speculation, none more so in the game than at this time, whether it's players or managers," he told BT Sport. Читать дальше...

Massimiliano Allegri claims the pressure will be on Napoli in their showdown with his Serie A leaders Juventus in Turin on Sunday. The Partenopei take on the title-holders at Allianz Stadium seeking to narrow the four-point gap between second and first place, with four further matches to come in the league after this round. Addressing a news conference, Allegri pointed out the fact that Juve have a greater margin for error, and can also deal a major blow to the hopes of Maurizio Sarri's team if they come out on top this weekend. Читать дальше...

Andres Iniesta's proposed move from Barcelona to Chongqing Lifan is inching closer, according to the chairman of the Chinese Super League club's sponsors. The veteran midfielder is widely expected to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season, with China seemingly his most likely destination. Securing the services of the Champions League, LaLiga, World Cup and European Championship winner would represent a major achievement for Chongqing Lifan. And Gong Daxing, the chairman of club sponsor SWM, told... Читать дальше...