Новости за 23.08.2018

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde is concerned the introduction of the video assistant referee (VAR) system may interrupt football as a spectacle.  VAR has been progressively rolled out in increasingly high-profile competitions in recent seasons, including at the World Cup finals in June and July, with mixed results.  The innovation has debuted in LaLiga this season, but Valverde remains wary of its long-term impact. "The feeling is that video assistant referees and technology are here to help us... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels the controversy surrounding Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan's photograph with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been blown out of proportion. Arsenal playmaker Ozil and Manchester City midfielder Gundogan posed for a picture with the authoritarian leader during his visit to London in May, prompting a storm of criticism that overshadowed Germany's preparations for the World Cup in Russia.  After the holders crashed out of the tournament in the group stage... Читать дальше...

Patrick Kluivert is confident Roma is the right club for his son Justin after the promising young attacker opted against a move to Manchester United. Justin Kluivert had been tipped for a transfer to one of Europe's biggest sides after impressing for Ajax in recent seasons and earning his senior Netherlands debut in March. The 19-year-old was a target for the Red Devils, but his father, who starred for Ajax, AC Milan and Barcelona during his playing career, feels Serie A can equip Justin to develop further. Читать дальше...

LaLiga players could take strike action over a deal to hold Spanish top-flight matches overseas for the first time. Last week, LaLiga announced it was partnering with sports and entertainment company Relevent for a 15-year deal pitting two top Spanish teams together in the United States once a season. It would represent the first time a LaLiga match would be played overseas and players are not ready to accept the terms of the agreement. Stars including Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and Barcelona... Читать дальше...

Stoke City remain winless after four Championship fixtures as Sheffield Wednesday collected their first victory of 2018-19 and Bolton Wanderers moved level with leaders Leeds United and Middlesbrough. Gary Rowett's Potters were beaten 3-0 at home by Wigan Athletic and saw Ashley Williams dismissed, leaving them second from bottom, with the Owls moving up the table after ending Millwall's unbeaten start to the campaign. Aston Villa and Brentford missed the chance to send a message to other Championship... Читать дальше...