Новости за 18.06.2019

England boss Phil Neville has stressed he is looking for a win from Wednesdays Womens World Cup clash with Japan in Nice and will be picking his best side to get one.The Lionesses head into their final Group D match having already qualified for the last 16 after beating Scotland 2-1 and Argentina 1-0. A draw will be enough to secure them top spot in the pool.But the England boss has no thoughts about taking things easy.Try this one at home with @lucystan37 pic.twitter.com/Srr5XXoIuU Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 18... Читать дальше...

England coach Phil Neville insists he will pick the strongest side possible against Japan despite the Lionesses having already qualified for the knockout stages of the Womens World Cup.Wins over Scotland and Argentina sees Nevilles side sitting at the top of Group D with a 100 per cent record as they secured a place in the second round with a game to spare.Neville will resist the temptation to rest players against second-placed Japan, who beat England 2-1 in the semi-finals four years ago.Put your... Читать дальше...

Boltons joint administrator has called for patience as the club edges closer to being sold.A suitable offer for the north-west outfit, relegated from the Sky Bet Championship at the end of last season, has been received.However, the identity of the prospective buyer has not yet been revealed.Bolton went into administration in May after a takeover bid by former Watford chairman Laurence Bassini collapsed.Joint administrators David Rubin and Partners had stipulated any parties interested in the club... Читать дальше...

According to TEAMtalk, Targett is seen as a pracitcal signing by both Unai Emery and Jurgen Klopp.The Reds are looking for competition for Andy Robertson after announcing that Alberto Moreno is leaving the club when his contract expires.In a similar vein, the Gunners are hoping to find another option to alternate with Sead Kolasinac, while operating on a tight budget - and Targett fits the bill.It's reported that Leicester, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Fulham are all interested.Targett himself is believed... Читать дальше...

Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo has insisted Steven Gerrard was the key reason he moved to Rangers on loan as Ibrox chiefs rejected reports their manager had held talks with Derby.Reports on Tuesday claimed Derby had moved to lure the former Anfield captain back south.But the Rangers boss was instead busy making his fourth summer signing in the shape of Reds youngster Ojo as the Scottish club issued a hands-off warning.The Times claimed Gerrard, 39, had rejected an approach from the Rams regarding their... Читать дальше...

Birmingham will focus on a fresh and modern footballing philosophy following the departure of manager Garry Monk.The Blues announced they had parted company with Monk on Tuesday afternoon.The former Swansea, Leeds and Middlesbrough boss had taken over at St Andrews during March 2018.Last season, Monks side retained Birminghams Sky Bet Championship status despite a deduction of nine points for a breach of the Football Leagues profitability and sustainability rules, finishing 17th.The club, coaching staff... Читать дальше...

Scotland have received a message of support from Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Wednesdays Womens World Cup clash with Argentina in Paris.Shelley Kerrs side need to win their final Group D match to have a chance of making the last 16, following 2-1 losses to England and Japan.Regarding former Manchester United manager Ferguson, Kerr said at a pre-match press conference on Tuesday: Hes watched both (games) and sent us a message before we came here.Its absolutely brilliant for myself as a manager for him to contact me... Читать дальше...

Former Rangers striker Gordon Smith has warned Steven Gerrard he cannot allow the Europa League to get in the way of attempts to halt Celtic reaching nine titles in a row.Smiths old side could be set for a daunting trip to Kosovo as they begin their quest for the group stages.Gerrards side have landed either FC Prishtina who finished second in the Kosovan Superleague last term or St Josephs of Gibraltar in the first qualifying round.The Light Blues potential opponents meet over two legs on June... Читать дальше...

Daniel Arzani has backed Celtic to advance to the Champions League group stages and join the cream of Europe.The Hoops will again have to do it the hard way after being handed a tough draw against Bosnian side Sarajevo in their opening qualifying tie.Neil Lennons side will take on a side managed by former Hearts striker Husref Musemic as they seek to reach the group stages for a third time in four years.On-loan Manchester City winger Arzani believes it is harsh that the Scottish champions still have... Читать дальше...

Tottenham were thought to be relatively far down the line in their pursuit of Lo Celso, with the player keen to push a move through.However, according to El Desmarque, they may yet be thwarted by Manchester United's 'seductive' proposals.The report claims that United are palnning for a potential Paul Pogba exit, and that they have identified Lo Celso, 23,as a replacement.Reportedly, their first 'formula' includes offering a substantial amount of money for the Argentine (thought to be £80million).That... Читать дальше...

Birmingham have parted company with manager Garry Monk, the club have announced.Monks future was cast into doubt earlier this week after it emerged his relationship with chief executive Xuandong Ren had deteriorated.The former Swansea, Leeds and Middlesbrough manager had taken over at St Andrews during March 2018 and guided the club to safety despite a deduction of nine points for a breach of the Football Leagues profitability and sustainability rules.Club Statement: Garry Monk Full details https://t.co/zhMQDjrmb2... Читать дальше...

Rangers insist Steven Gerrard is fully committed to his Ibrox post after reports claimed Derby had made moves to lure him south.On Tuesday, the Times claimed the Ibrox boss had rejected an approach from Rams chiefs to speak to them about their managers job.Frank Lampard is still the man in charge at Pride Park but could be on his way back to Chelsea to take over from Maurizio Sarri.The Times report claimed that Gerrard was contacted by Derby as the Sky Bet Championship outfit make contingency plans... Читать дальше...

Eriksen, who is entering the final year of his contract, recently stated he feels he's ready for a new challenge.This drummed up speculation of a long rumoured move to Real Madrid.However, withLos Blancosreportedly preferring a move for Manchester United's Paul Pogba, Eriksen has found himself in transfer limbo.Speaking to Sky Sports News (via the Daily Star),O'Hara said Eriksen is "the type of player[Liverpool]need"."I’ve got a sneaky suspicion that they might try and take Eriksen from Tottenham... Читать дальше...

The heat. That’s all I could think about walking down the long stretch of road that leads from Dongsishitiao subway station to the north gate of the Beijing Workers’ Stadium (known to locals as Gong Ti). A quick check of the phone shows the temperature to be an eye-watering 34 degrees. It’s 5.30 in the evening.The tree-covered footpath at least offers some respite, amidst the noticeable swelling of green and yellow clothing and ticket touts desperately shouting numbers to potential buyers. In an age where touts have are increasingly rare... Читать дальше...

Whilespeaking to Calciomercato, Pablo Bentancurt, who represents Torreira, was asked about Milan's interest in the player."I know nothing about the Rossoneri's interest, no one contacted me. I have learned of this possibility through the press," Bentancurt claimed.He then commented on the fact that there was the possibility of Torreriajoing up withMarco Giampolo again (who managed the Uruguayanat Sampdoria)."If Giampaolo's call could be something special for Lucas?Yes, clearly."Despite Bentancurts comments... Читать дальше...

Rangers could face a daunting trip to Kosovo as they begin their Europa League quest.Steven Gerrards side have landed either FC Prishtina who finished second in the Kosovo Superliga last term or St Josephs of Gibraltar in the first qualifying round. The teams meet over two legs on June 27 and July 4 to decide who will take on the Light Blues.The Glasgow giants are provisionally scheduled to travel away from home for the first leg on July 11, with the Ibrox return pencilled in for July 18.If Prishtina make it through... Читать дальше...

Liverpool and Chelsea have been allocated just over 5,000 tickets apiece for Augusts UEFA Super Cup final in Istanbul.On Monday UEFA issued a statement confirming 78 per cent of tickets at Besiktas 38,000-capacity Vodafone Park would be made available to fans of both clubs and the general public.Less than 24 hours later Liverpool confirmed their allocation as 5,257 for the match in Turkey, although they noted confirmed ticket numbers may change slightly.Both clubs had ticketing issues for their respective recent finals... Читать дальше...

Steve Cooper insists the time was right to move into senior football, despite disappointing England manager Gareth Southgate by accepting the Swansea job.Cooper spent six years at the Football Association and in that time led the Under-17s to the European Championship final and World Cup success, with a line-up featuring the likes ofJadon Sancho,Phil Foden andCallum Hudson-Odoi.The 39-year-old Welshman had previously worked as Liverpools academy manager overseeing the development of players such as Raheem Sterling... Читать дальше...

Michel Platinis detainment for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is in no way an arrest, according to a statement released on behalf of the former UEFA president.Platini, who has never denied voting for Qatar but has always rejected any claims of wrongdoing, was detained in a suburb of Paris on Tuesday morning.Frances financial prosecutors office, the Parquet National Financier, has been investigating the December 2010 decision to stage footballs biggest... Читать дальше...

Nottingham Forest have secured a new 250-year lease to enable them to redevelop the City Ground.Nottingham City Council, which owns the land that the stadium is built on, has agreed to extend the current 50-year lease to allow the Reds to push forward with redevelopment plans they announced in February.Forest chairman Nicholas Randall QC told the clubs website: The club would like to thank all those connected in helping secure our long-term future at the City Ground.When we announced our plans for the redevelopment of the stadium... Читать дальше...

Napoli are holding out for a fee in the region of £107 million, acoording to Il Mattino (via Daily Star).Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is thought to be a huge admirer of the Senegalese defender and is a high priority this summer.It's understood that United have been preparing an £84 million bid to test Napoli's resolve.The Azzuri are keen to sell Koulibaly, 27, sooner rather than later as they want to reinvest the cash in new signings.But the Reds will reportedly face stiff competition... Читать дальше...

Remember all the arguments we had about VAR? It would slow the game down. Baffle live spectators. Rip the elite game even further from the grassroots.Thosewere the days, eh? Then came last year’s World Cup. No one was deterred from debating referee decisions (a past time that apparently ranks above watching actual football for many), and the video refs were largely seen as a success. VAR even managed to be used on the biggest stage of all, the World Cup final, while winning over sceptics.By the time... Читать дальше...

Celtic will open their Champions League qualifying campaign against Bosnian side Sarajevo.Neil Lennons side will take on a side managed by former Hearts striker Husref Musemic in the first qualifying round as they seek to reach the group stages for a third time in four years.The treble-treble winners are due to play at home in the first leg on July 9-10, although selections are subject to change. #CelticFC have been drawn against FK Sarajevo in the @ChampionsLeague First Qualifying Round. Full fixture confirmation to follow. Читать дальше...

According to the Independent, West Ham have no willingness to sell Diop below their valuation unless Martial is on the table.United's reluctance to meet the Hammer's initial quote of £60 million forthe French defender has prompted the proposal.Martial was under serious scrutiny whilst Jose Mourinho was at Old Trafford, and there was much talk of the striker bein sold, or even leaving on a free transfer.Now, however, the United hierarchy are thought tosee Martial as a valuable asset who could still... Читать дальше...

Gordon Smith believes Kris Boyd will be hanging up his boots with no regrets despite his meagre tally of Scotland caps.The Kilmarnock frontman and the Scottish Professional Football Leagues all-time top scorer with 222 top-flight goals, is to retire at the age of 35.The former Rangers striker won two league titles, two Scottish Cups and two League Cups during his first goal-laden Ibrox stint before moving onto spells with Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Eskisehirspor and Portland Timbers.Yet Smith... Читать дальше...