Новости за 21.05.2018

Julen Lopetegui named his 23-man squad for Spain's World Cup tilt on Monday, unveiling a typically mouth-watering array of talent. Perhaps even more remarkable than a midfield collective boasting the creative talents of Andres Iniesta, David Silva, Isco, Saul Niguez, Koke and Marco Asensio was the list of players Lopetegui could afford to leave behind. Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata was the headline omission following a disappointing maiden Premier League campaign – he was not the only disappointed Spaniard at Stamford Bridge ... Читать дальше...

Pepe Reina has been summoned to an Italian Football Federation (FIGC) hearing over his alleged links with the owners of a Naples-based betting agency. According to a statement released by the FIGC, Reina is said to have maintained a relationship of "friendship and acquaintance", involving the exchange of favours, with the owners of the company. The announcement of the FIGC disciplinary hearings follows an investigation by the authorities in Naples. Former Liverpool goalkeeper Reina, 35, is set... Читать дальше...

Arsenal have refused to comment on suggestions Unai Emery has been selected as Arsene Wenger's successor. Reports in the British media on Monday claimed the Spanish coach, who recently left Paris Saint-Germain after two seasons in charge, had agreed to take over at the Gunners. However, when contacted by Omnisport, Arsenal declined the opportunity to corroborate the reports. The north London club is seeking a replacement for Arsene Wenger, whose 22-year tenure came to an end this season.  Former... Читать дальше...

Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla will leave Emirates Stadium after coming to the end of his contract, the Premier League club have confirmed. The 33-year-old Spain international last played for the Gunners in October 2016 and has since undergone a succession of Achilles surgeries. Cazorla was at risk of having his foot amputated after contracting an infection but finally returned to first-team training at the end of this season. After joining from Malaga in 2012, he made 180 appearances for Arsenal and scored 29 goals, winning two FA Cups. Читать дальше...

Derby County have confirmed Gary Rowett has requested permission to speak to Stoke City regarding the vacant manager's position at the relegated club. The Potters last week parted company with Paul Lambert, who failed to keep the team in the Premier League after replacing the sacked Mark Hughes in January. Stoke are preparing for life back in the second tier after 10 seasons in the Premier League. Derby, meanwhile, lost in the Championship play-off semi-finals to Fulham, having finished sixth during Rowett's first full season in charge. Читать дальше...

Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has warned his team-mates not to focus too much on Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League final against Real Madrid. The Reds face the holders in the decider in Kiev on Saturday, when Zinedine Zidane's side will be aiming to become the first team since Bayern Munich in 1976 to win the European Cup three times in succession. Madrid's Portuguese superstar Ronaldo has been enjoying a rich vein of scoring form in recent months, but Scotland left-back Robertson... Читать дальше...

Andres Iniesta has been described as "the most talented player in the history of Spain" by his former Barcelona team-mate Xavi. Iniesta's glittering Barca career came to an end on Sunday, the 34-year-old playing his last competitive match in a 1-0 LaLiga victory at home to Real Sociedad, having won nine league titles, four Champions League crowns, the World Cup and two European Championships.  Xavi departed Camp Nou to similar acclaim in 2015, and has written an open letter paying a moving tribute to his old midfield colleague. Читать дальше...

Gunnar Nordahl (1950)A self-inflicted move on the part of Sweden's FA, who'd inexplicably banned professionals from abroad from playing for the national team. Gunnar Nordahl was his country’s undoubted star, having led Sweden to success at the 1948 Olympics.He was top scorer in that tournament, and had plundered 43 goals in 33 caps by the time his move to Milan essentially forced him into an early retirement from international football. Sweden finished third at the 1950 World Cup with a team of domestic... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has joked that the club would be the top result on Google for the search term 'European nights'. The Reds face Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday hoping to add a sixth European Cup or Champions League crown to their impressive continental haul of silverware. Liverpool's run to the final has featured big home victories over Manchester CIty and Roma, and Klopp says the club - and stadium Anfield - have become synonymous with such big occasions. "European nights are special," he told a news conference. Читать дальше...

Mauro Icardi has not made Argentina's final 23-man squad for the World Cup but Juventus star Paulo Dybala is in. Icardi and Dybala were omitted from Jorge Sampaoli's selection for the March friendlies against Italy and Spain, with the Argentina boss suggesting both were in danger of missing out on Russia 2018 after failing to impress on previous call-ups. Sampaoli's provisional 35-man group offered hope earlier this month but Icardi's 29 goals in 34 Serie A appearances this season – including five in his past six matches ... Читать дальше...

Ryan failed to play by the rules in Galway's 2-1 win over Cabinteely on Sunday. The 21-year-old placedthe ball on the ground to demonstrate the effects of an accidental late challenge on him moments before, but inexplicably picked it back up again.That, of course, is against FIFA's rules which statethat it is an offence if a goalkeeper"touches the ball again after it has been released from his possession and has not touched any other player".Cabinteely'squick-witted Luke Clucasrealised this and swipedthe ball from poor Ryan... Читать дальше...

10. Arjen Robben, the Netherlands vs SpainRobben’s second goal in Salvador was supreme, but it was emphatically indebted to his sprinter’s pace and came when the Oranje were 4-1 up with little time left. His first, by contrast, broke parity and required more tools.There appeared to be little danger when Daley Blind received possession out left, but Robben dashed into spacebefore producing an exceptional touch to bring the ball down on the edge of the box. The wide man then cannily slipped out of Gerard Pique’s handcuffs... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp needs to win the Premier League with Liverpool if he is to be considered among the club's great managers, according to Craig Johnston. The former Borussia Dortmund boss has become a hugely popular figure with fans at Anfield since taking over in October 2015, thanks largely to his side's enthralling attacking style of football. However, silverware has eluded Klopp since he arrived on Merseyside – they lost the EFL Cup and Europa League finals in his first season in charge, while they... Читать дальше...

Dejan Lovren says team-mate Mohamed Salah is "definitely" the best player in the world as Liverpool prepare to take on a Real Madrid side boasting Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League final. Salah has had a sensational first season on Merseyside, scoring 44 goals in all competitions and claiming the Premier League's Golden Boot with 32. Those performances have seen the Egypt international scoop the Premier League's Player of the Season award and the PFA Players' Player of the Year prize... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp is not concerned over speculation claiming Emre Can is on the verge of agreeing terms with Juventus as Liverpool prepare for Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid. Germany midfielder Can has long been linked with the Serie A champions and a report by The Guardian on Monday claimed he would move to Turin on a free transfer and collect wages of €5million per season. Juve chief executive Giuseppe Marotta also said last weekend he was "optimistic about a positive end to negotiations" with the 24-year-old. Читать дальше...

According to the League Two club, who beat Lincoln over two legs in the semis, the Sky Blues have 'exhausted'theirhome kit supply for the 2017/18 season.Because of their"exceptional circumstances", the West Midlands club will weara one-off kit for the final against Exeter at Wembley on Monday, May 28.Coventry's chief executive Dave Boddy said: "With our existing supply exhausted, we have commissioned a special, limited edition one-off shirt for the play-off final."The striped kit is one with much history... Читать дальше...

Germany have announced their squad numbers for World Cup preparation, which could indicate good news for Bayern Munich and national team captain Manuel Neuer. The goalkeeper has not played since September following foot surgery and remained an unused substitute during Bayern's 3-1 DFB-Pokal final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. But Neuer has retained the number one jersey in the Germany squad for matches against Austria and Saudi Arabia ahead of their World Cup defence. The players handed numbers higher than 23 ... Читать дальше...

First, a Champions League-size caveat: any team to have won this competition is, clearly, pretty damn good. You don't get to the position of competing for, let alone winning, the big-eared trophy without being a fine football side.However, not all winners are made equal. So Michael Yokhin has set out to rate and rank the cream of European club football since 1992. Factored in is the quality of the team, performances throughout the tournament (not just in the final), the entertainment they offered... Читать дальше...

Spain head coach Julen Lopetegui admitted it was "painful" to leave Alvaro Morata out of his World Cup squad. The Chelsea striker was overlooked for the final 23-man group for the tournament in Russia, which was announced on Monday. Morata scored five goals in as many appearances during the qualifying campaign but his struggle for form and fitness in the Premier League this season left him facing a battle to keep his place for the finals. Lopetegui found the decision difficult but said he did... Читать дальше...

Ahead of the game played in front of a volatile backdrop for Sporting, there was a light-hearted moment when the ball magically flew to referee Tiago Martins.For a final flourish, the man in the middle then beckoned the ball airwards with a gesturebefore catching it.Answers on a postcard, please.FFTis a huge fan.Aves lifted the trophy for the first time in their 88-year history as Alexandre Guedes scored twice to lead the club–who finished 13th in the Primeira Liga this season– to a shock win.NOW READFacebook... Читать дальше...

Radja Nainggolan has announced his retirement from international football after the Roma midfielder was left out of Belgium's provisional World Cup squad.

Chelsea duo Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas have been left out of Spain's final squad for the World Cup. Morata has been overlooked in favour of Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa, Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno and Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo. Atletico winger Vitolo has also been omitted from the final 23, despite scoring four goals in five appearances in Spain's qualifying campaign. Morata has struggled for form for much of his first season in the Premier League and admitted in April he has been plagued by back problems in recent months. Читать дальше...

Legia were already 2-0 up in the 77th minute on Sunday, at which point the away supporters began throwing flares before invading the pitch.Riot police were called into calm the tensions, butthe game had to be abandoned nonetheless.As such, Legia were handed a 3-0 victory in the Ekstraklasa final-day clash - meaning they were crowned champions.Getting lairy at 3:50"As a result of this decision, Legia Warsaw has 70 points and the title of Polish champion is assured. Lech Poznan has 60 points and third... Читать дальше...

To be honest, it’s a challenge to even remember the goalscorer from the 2018 FA Cup Final, seeing as the game was so instantly forgettable. But at least the man who spared us the misery of a 0-0 and extra time has added his name to the list below.These are the players who’ve lived out the childhood fantasy of scoring in an FA Cup final, including a Chelsea striker who’s netted in four different cup finals – and won all four of them. Still, at least he’s not a strapping adonis and ahandsome devil to boot. Читать дальше...