Новости за 02.05.2019

Boltons financial crisis shows no sign of abating after the club said the proposed sale to Laurence Bassini was off.The EFL recently extended the deadline for the former Watford chairman to take over the club amid a chaotic time for Wanderers.Unpaid players went on strike, forcing the postponement of last weekends Sky Bet Championship clash with Brentford, and Bassini will no longer be the saviour.Following the request from Mr Bassini to allow him a further 48 hours to complete his funding package and present this to the EFL... Читать дальше...

A girl with Down syndrome has received an invitation from Harry Kane to be a Tottenham mascot after a video of her dancing was targeted by online trolls.Ella Markham, 16, was videoed by her father dancing during Spurs 1-0 home loss to West Ham on Saturday.The result is never the most important thing #COYS pic.twitter.com/ad4fpBjMtA Neil Markham (@NeilMarkham1) April 27, 2019It was her first visit to the new Tottenham stadium and her dad Neil, a 43-year-old sales director from Banbury, was excited... Читать дальше...

Celtic and Rangers have both been fined 7,500 over the on-field confrontation which followed their latest meeting.The clubs received the same punishment at a Scottish Football Association disciplinary hearing after being accused of breaching rule 204 where three or more players and/or members of team staff are involved in a confrontation with the opposition.Players and staff from both sides, as well as stewards, were involved in pushing and jostling after Rangers left-back Andy Halliday confronted... Читать дальше...

Boltons rearranged Sky Bet Championship game with Brentford will be played on May 7, the English Football League has announced. The Trotters were due to face the Bees last weekend but the match was postponed after Boltons first-team squad went on strike over unpaid wages. The EFL announced on Wednesday that Boltons players were available to play Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday. And now Bolton, already relegated to League One, will face Brentford on Tuesday, two days after the regular Championship season ends. Читать дальше...

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has announced he will retire at the end of the season to pursue a career in coaching.The 39-year-old, who lifted eight LaLiga titles, three Copa del Reys and four Champions League trophies during his time with Barca, has spent the last four years playing in Qatar with Al Sadd.Having won the league with Al Sadd this season, the 2010 World Cup winner feels now is the right time to move on to the next stage of his career.Histria del Bara.Llegenda del futbol... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard believes the Rangers supporters will see the real Steven Davis in the months to come after making the midfielders Ibrox return permanent.The Northern Irishman who previously skippered Rangers during his first spell at the club between 2007 and 2012 returned to Glasgow in January after agreeing a six-month loan deal from Southampton.His arrival alongside striker Jermain Defoe was expected to provide Rangers with the experience and quality they would need to sustain a real challenge... Читать дальше...

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen did not suffer a concussion during Tuesdays Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat to Ajax.The club said in a statement that, afteran assessment with an independent neurologist on Thursday, concussion had been ruled out.The Belgium defender suffered a sickening head injury in the Ajax clash and after briefly trying to return to action retched on the side of the pitch and had to be helped down the tunnel, barely able to walk unaided. View this post on Instagram... Читать дальше...

The 27-year-old has been one of the key players in a remarkable season for his club, who are currently on course for a surprise fourth-place finish that would clinch Champions League football for next season.Marca believe that the Gunners have expressed interest in the Togo international and are intent on signing him despite not yet making a bid.Djene was already attracting the attention of other clubs last summer but was convinced to stay on for another season.He could now be set for an exit, but... Читать дальше...

Leeds forward Patrick Bamford has been given a two-match ban after a charge of successfully deceiving a match official was proven.The Football Association announced on Thursday that Bamford would miss two games Sundays clash at Ipswich and the first leg of the play-off semi-final after clutching his face during a mass altercation between Leeds and Aston Villa players last Sunday.Villas Anwar El Ghazi was sent off as a result, but there was no contact made and El Ghazis red card has was rescinded.In a statement... Читать дальше...

Yohan Benalouane will return to contention for Nottingham Forests final game of the season against Bolton.The defender has missed the last two matches through suspension after his red card in the defeat to Sheffield United. He may have to settle for a place on the bench after the Reds recorded back-to-back wins and a couple of clean sheets in his absence.Jack Colback is still banned, however, after the midfielder received his 15th yellow card of the campaign against the Blades.Full-back Tendayi Darikwa... Читать дальше...

The Frenchman has been at the centre of controversy this week after turning up over an hour late for training.That, among other issues with the squad, hasprompted coach Gennaro Gattuso to impose a five-day punitive training camp on his underperforming players.Sport Mediaset have now reported that Bakayoko will be fined €90,000 for his behaviour, and he is unlikely to remain at San Siro beyond the end of the season.The Serie A side have the option to sign the 24-year-old for €35 million at the end of the campaign... Читать дальше...

Osvaldo arrived at St Mary’s in the summer of 2014 but lasted just half a season before being sent to Juventus on loan, following a training ground bust-up with team-mate Jose Fonte.He retired in August 2016 after a spell back in Argentina with Boca Juniors to pursue a career as a musician.The 33-year-old, who is currently starring on Italy's answer toStrictly Come Dancing, insisted he has no regrets about leaving the sport behind him.“There are two situations where you have big problems:when you have no money or when you have too much of it... Читать дальше...

With his retirement just around the corner, Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has been doing more with his time than simply keeping the Emirates bench warm.The veteran Czech is set to hang up his gloves at the end of the season after a glittering career in which he’s won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League.And the keen drummer is set to mark the occasion by releasing a charity single in collaboration with Queen legend Roger Taylor.The 36-year-old will bring... Читать дальше...

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers insists Hamza Choudhury is genuinely remorseful over offensive historic tweets which the midfielder apologised for this week.Rodgers will have no qualms about selecting Choudhury for Mondays clash with Manchester City, after revealing the 21-year-old pro-actively apologised off his own back for social media posts regarding race and mental health.The Football Association has since charged Choudhury with misconduct.Former Celtic boss Rodgers said: Firstly it was something that Hamza wanted to deal with. Читать дальше...

The 22-year-old has scored six league goals for Steven Gerrard’s side this season, earning Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year nominations from PFA Scotland in the process.With his loan spell set to run out at the end of the season and chances of breaking into the Reds' first team looking minimal upon his return, Kent admitted he is looking at finding a permanent club.“I want to kick-start my career somewhere now,” he said.“I'm tired of changing clubs each year, I want to settle down somewhere.“Liverpool have been good to me... Читать дальше...

The Italy international has been heavily linked with a move away from Sardinia this summer after an impressive campaign in Serie A.Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira has reported that the 22-year-old will be watched by an Old Trafford representative during this weekend's league match at the Stadio San Paolo.United are said to be interested in making a move for the central midfielder this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans a summer overhaul of his squad.Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is also understood to be a target... Читать дальше...

Jesse Lingard would love Manchester United to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaers honeymoon period is well and truly over, with the club limping towards the finishing line and now facing the prospect of playing Europa League football next season.A big rebuilding job is needed at Old Trafford and Lingard would love nothing more than to see Ronaldo return to the club. View this post on Instagram Thanks for the warm welcome. Always feel at home here.A post shared... Читать дальше...

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Livingston manager Gary Holt believes Liam Kelly must think carefully about what is best for his long-term career after the goalkeeper was linked with a summer move.Celtic, Hamburg and a host of Sky Bet Championship clubs were reported to be monitoring Kellys situation amid claims he has a 50,000 release clause in his two-year contract.But Holt revealed Livingston were in talks over a contract extension for the 23-year-old, who rejoined the Ladbrokes Premiership newcomers last summer from Rangers... Читать дальше...

Tottenham are waiting for news on how Jan Vertonghens assessment with an independent neurologist went before deciding whether he will be fit to face Bournemouth.The Belgium defender suffered a sickening head injury in Tuesdays Champions League semi-final first-leg defeat to Ajax and after briefly trying to return to action retched on the side of the pitch and had to be helped down the tunnel, barely able to walk unaided.The decision to allow Vertonghen to come back on has sparked a debate about concussion protocol... Читать дальше...

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl feels football cannot afford to minimise the impact of concussion, but accepts the sport demands players to be brave and go with your head where it hurts.Tottenham are waiting for an update on defender Jan Vertonghen before deciding if he will be available for Saturdays Premier League match against Bournemouth.Belgian international Vertonghen saw a neurologist on Thursday after suffering a head injury during Spurs Champions League defeat by Ajax.The way Vertonghens injury was handled has been criticised... Читать дальше...

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has told his players they will have to play like Lionel Messi if they want to set up a Champions League final meeting with the Barcelona great.Messi fired his side to a 3-0 semi-final first-leg lead over Liverpool with two goals, the second an amazing free-kick, which took his tally to 600 for the Spanish club.Spurs, meanwhile, laboured to a 1-0 first-leg defeat to Ajax in a game where Pochettino accused his players of lacking effort in the opening 20 minutes.Presuming... Читать дальше...

Boss Roy Hodgson does not fear Aaron Wan-Bissaka will leave Crystal Palace this summer.The 21-year-old defender has been linked with Manchester United after enjoying an impressive breakthrough season at Selhurst Park.Wan-Bissaka, on Palaces books since the age of 11, was named the clubs Player of the Season andPlayers Player of the Season at their end-of-season awards ceremony earlier this week.And Hodgson is confident the defender, who still has three years to run on his contract, will be a Palace... Читать дальше...

Grief-strickenSt Mirren goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky will face Motherwell on Saturday and help in Saints battle to stay in the Ladbrokes Premiership.The Czech keeper is mourning the death of best friend Josef Sural who was killed whenTurkish club Aytemiz Alanyaspors minibus crashed aftera match on Sunday evening.With three fixtures remaining, the Buddies are seven points ahead of bottom side Dundee and two behind Hamilton, as they prepare to for the trip to Fir Park.Boss Oran Kearney, who will be without... Читать дальше...

The Brazilian will face the club he left in 2017 when his Valencia side visit north London in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg.Gabriel spent two-and-a-half seasonsworking under Wenger at Arsenal but, looking back on his time at the club, he admitted feeling that the Frenchman’s long spell in charge of Arsenal was coming to an end.“I arrived during Arsene Wenger’s last years and you could feel something different in the locker room straight away,” he told the Independent.“He helped me... Читать дальше...