Новости за 21.09.2018

Wigan Athletic climbed to third in the Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bristol City at DW Stadium on Friday. Nick Powell headed in the only goal in the 52nd minute to give his team a third win in succession that takes them a point shy of the automatic promotion places. The winner came courtesy of Josh Windass' classy cross from the right flank in what was a rare moment of quality in front of goal. Wigan had earlier been fortunate not to be reduced to 10 men, Joe Garner escaping with... Читать дальше...

Inter boss Luciano Spalletti believes Mauro Icardi still has more to give following his late heroics in the midweek Champions League win over Tottenham. Icardi equalised with a sweet 85th-minute volley before Matias Vecino completed the hosts' quickfire turnaround to secure a much-needed 2-1 victory at San Siro. Inter's skipper had been largely anonymous until his equaliser and finished the match with just 16 touches, the fewest of any starter. Spalletti urged Icardi to continue raising his game... Читать дальше...

Lionel Messi is a one-off and football will not see a player like the Barcelona and Argentina star again, says Erik Lamela. Messi struck a hat-trick against PSV to get Barca's Champions League campaign off to a flying start this week, while he has hit four goals in four LaLiga games. Even Messi could not inspire Argentina to success at the World Cup, though, as Jorge Sampaoli's side crashed out at the round of 16 stage to eventual winners France. International disappointment has plagued Messi's career... Читать дальше...

Everton coach Marco Silva has called for an end to the rumours around Andre Gomes' injury lay-off and targeted an early October return for the Portugal international. Gomes joined Everton on loan from Barcelona in August following a difficult spell at Camp Nou, but he had already suffered a hamstring injury before departing LaLiga. The midfielder suffered a setback soon after his move, with some reports claiming it was a major issue. However, Silva believes Gomes could return to training shortly... Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba is easier to play against than James Milner, says Graeme Souness, who would rather have the Liverpool midfielder in his team. Souness, who both played for and managed the Anfield club, has been an outspoken critic of World Cup winner Pogba. The Frenchman is not viewed as a similar type of player to the versatile Milner, yet Souness indicated the former England international would be the one to get the nod in his side. "Would I rather have Paul Pogba or James Milner in my team? That's easy. Читать дальше...

Barcelona winger Malcom has received his first Brazil call-up while Marcelo and Gabriel Jesus have won recalls to face Argentina and Saudi Arabia in October. Thiago Silva and Willian are the surprise omissions from Tite's latest 23-man squad with Douglas Costa also excluded due to a combination of injury and the ill-discipline of spitting at Sassuolo's Federico Di Francesco last weekend. His absence paved the way for Malcom, 21, to be chosen as one of three uncapped players for the twin friendlies... Читать дальше...

Rafael Benitez says comments made by Wilfried Zaha regarding refereeing decisions should be assessed by the Football Association (FA). Crystal Palace winger Zaha has claimed he would have to sustain a broken leg in a tackle for an opponent to be sent off. Palace host Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday and Magpies boss Benitez took exception to Zaha's suggestion he is not protected by officials. "He's a good player no doubt about that but I think the FA has to deal with his comments," said Benitez. Читать дальше...

Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo described Jose Mourinho as "an inspiration" and said he was honoured to have been praised by the Manchester United manager ahead of his side's trip to Old Trafford. Mourinho was Nuno's manager while the Wolves boss was a goalkeeper at Porto between 2002 and 2004 and the pair won two league titles, the UEFA Cup and the Champions League together. Ahead of the visit of in-form Wolves to Manchester, Mourinho described how he felt Santo had reached the Premier League... Читать дальше...

Not even a three-hour flight delay can dampen Lucy Bronze’s mood. It’s been a testing journey from France to this corner of east London, but the straight-talking 26-year-old is still the most relaxed person in the room. Frankly, though, why wouldn’t she be? Bronze is at the peak of her powers playing for the finest club side in the world, and in May laid her hands on the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy for the first time, having joined Lyon from Manchester City last summer. The Division 1 Féminine... Читать дальше...

Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas is committed to the club for "as many years as possible" despite interest in him from LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Since making three appearances and scoring one goal for Spain at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Aspas has made a bright start to the domestic season, netting twice in four league games for Celta. The former Liverpool forward was a target for a number of Europe's top clubs during the transfer window, following his 22-goal haul in 2017-18. Читать дальше...

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a doubt for Arsenal's Premier League meeting with Everton due to an ankle injury. The Armenia international sustained the injury during Thursday's Europa League win against Vorskla. Mkhitaryan will be assessed ahead of Sunday's home game against the Toffees, Arsenal said in a statement, but he may miss the match. The Gunners provided an update on their other injured players, with Laurent Koscielny beginning to train outside as he recovers from an Achilles injury. Job well... Читать дальше...

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool have to "stay angry" against Southampton and demanded a brilliant Anfield atmosphere for the Premier League clash. Liverpool host Southampton having won all six of their matches in all competitions this term, although they needed a 91st-minute winner from Roberto Firmino to down Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. But Klopp reminded Liverpool of the need to maintain their performance levels against a Southampton side he rates highly. "Let's play... Читать дальше...

Veteran coach Oscar Tabarez will remain in charge of Uruguay until the next World Cup after signing a four-year contract extension. Tabarez reached an agreement with the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) on Friday to continue in the role he has held since 2006. The 71-year-old's future had gone unresolved following the World Cup in Russia, where Uruguay lost in the quarter-finals to France. Under-20 coach Fabian Coito took control on an interim basis for the recent friendly win over Mexico in August... Читать дальше...

Benjamin Mendy will miss Manchester City's trip to Cardiff City in the Premier League due to a foot injury, according to Pep Guardiola. Mendy did not feature in City's victory over Fulham last weekend due to an apparent knee injury, according to City, and he was absent again as they were beaten 2-1 by Lyon in the Champions League. However, the diagnosis changed on Friday as Guardiola ruled out the France international for their trip to South Wales with a metatarsal problem. "Mendy is injured," Guardiola told reporters... Читать дальше...

Juventus winger Douglas Costa is reportedly facing up to a month out after the club confirmed he suffered ankle and thigh injuries in Wednesday's Champions League win over Valencia. Brazil international Costa is already ruled out of Juve's next four Serie A matches after he was sent off for spitting at Sassuolo forward Federico Di Francesco in Sunday's 2-1 win. He featured from the bench in the second half against Valencia, but towards the end he was forced off, needing support as he hobbled off the pitch. Читать дальше...

Waking up on Friday morning, Arsenal manager Unai Emery was surprised and disappointed to find that Vorskla Poltava had disappeared without a trace and left no way to contact them.The Spaniard had been reflecting with satisfaction on a mutually enjoyable night at the Emirates when he realised with a jolt that he didn’t really know much about Vorskla Poltava at all.Despite talk of meeting up again in November, Vorskla left no contact details and Emery was forced to admit that he didn’t even know which... Читать дальше...

Pep Guardiola insisted he did not have to convince Sergio Aguero to sign a new contract extension at Manchester City, claiming the striker is fully committed to the club. Aguero put pen to paper on a new deal that ties him to the Etihad Stadium until 2021, by which time he will have been at City for 10 years. Guardiola paid tribute to the Argentina international, who has scored three goals in five Premier League appearances so far this season. "I didn't convince him, he decided for himself," Guardiola said of Aguero. Читать дальше...

Philipp Lahm welcomed UEFA publishing their bid evaluation report as Germany received a boost to their chances of beating Turkey in the race to host Euro 2024. The two nations will discover the governing body’s choice as host nation for the tournament at a meeting of the executive committee in Switzerland on Thursday. But Germany look to be the favourites after UEFA's report described the application from the German Football Association (DFB) as "high quality". Meanwhile, Turkey's bid was criticised... Читать дальше...

Cristiano Ronaldo did not appear to deserve his red card while making his Champions League debut for Juventus, says Diego Simeone. Ronaldo was dismissed in the first half of Juve's 2-0 Group H win at Valencia on Tuesday, having clashed with defender Jeison Murillo off the ball. Replays appeared to indicate Ronaldo pulled Murillo's hair and the former Real Madrid star was inconsolable as he left the Mestalla pitch. VAR is not yet used in the Champions League, with Juve head coach Massimiliano Allegri... Читать дальше...

On the list of scorers who have bagged 100 or more Premier League goals, only four are still active. Jermain Defoe has 162, with Sergio Aguero ahead on 146 goals. Then there’s Harry Kane on 110 and not far below him, with 105 goals to his name, is Romelu Lukaku. The 25-year-old Belgian is, at least by this measure, already a Premier League great.Yet he still has doubters to win over. For some he's a flat-track bully; a goalscorer who only makes his mark against sides of a lower calibre. Others believe... Читать дальше...

Buy! Eden Hazard, Chelsea (MF, £10.9m)Owned by: 30.9%There’s been an almighty glut of managers clambering aboard the fantasy bandwagon for Chelsea’s main man. To put it into perspective, Malta has an approximate population of 436,947, and by the time Gameweek 6 kicks off on Saturday, transfers in for the Belgian will have possibly exceeded that number.Hazard was sublime last week against Cardiff, netting a hat-trick and earning 20 FPL points. One of the key components in his performance was his excellent link-up play with Olivier Giroud... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho believes fellow Portuguese manager Nuno Espirito Santo is doing "fantastic work" at Wolves as he prepares to face his former player. Wolves visit Manchester United on Saturday having won their last two Premier League games 1-0 against West Ham and Burnley respectively, although Mourinho's men are also in good form having won three in a row in all competitions. Last season's Championship winners sit ninth in the Premier League having made eye-catching signings including Portugal internationals Rui Patricio and Joao Moutinho. Читать дальше...

Sergio Aguero looks set to continue tormenting Premier League defences until 2021 after signing a new Manchester City deal on Friday. The Argentina international has enjoyed a stellar career at the club since joining from Atletico Madrid for a reported £40million in 2011. Not only is he City's all-time leading scorer with 204 goals – 27 more than anyone else – but he wrote himself into club folklore when grabbing the dramatic late winner against Queens Park Rangers in May 2012 that secured their first Premier League title. Читать дальше...

Strap yourselves in – this is not for the faint-hearted. It’s the top Premier League goalscorers at all 20 clubs, but based on their all-time total. So the highest scorer here plays for Bournemouth – yet only four of his 162 Premier League strikes have come for the Cherries.Elsewhere, there are players who have only scored prolific Prem goals for their current clubs (Tottenham have several, for example, including their main man on 110).We say ‘prolific’ but that doesn’t necessarily apply to some of newer clubs. Читать дальше...

Wilfried Zaha described his time at Manchester United as "hell" and slammed the club for failing to offer him adequate support as a young player.The Ivorian forward arrived at United from Crystal Palace for a reported £10million in June 2013 but played just 28 minutes of Premier League football for the Red Devils before being temporarily sent to Cardiff City.Zaha returned to Selhurst Park on loan in August 2014 and made a permanent switch to the Eagles in February 2015, bringing end to his association... Читать дальше...