Новости за 24.06.2019

Norwich have snapped up Switzerland striker Josip Drmic on a free transfer as they prepare for life in the Premier League.The 26-year-old will officially join the club on a three-year deal on July 1 when his contract with Borussia Monchengladbach expires.Drmic will join international team-mate Timm Klose at Carrow Road, and revealed the defender helped him make up his mind.Now everything is done, Im very happy, he told the clubs website. I had very good conversations with (sporting director) Stuart... Читать дальше...

Angola marked their first appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations since 2013 with a well-deserved point against Tunisia in Group E.Angola head coach Srdjan Vasiljevic believes his side are ready to cause a surprise in the tournament and they look more than capable of doing so after recovering from going a goal down in sweltering conditions in Suez.Wilson Eduardo had the best chance in the first half for Angola but dragged his volley wide in the 20th minute before Tunisia took the lead just after... Читать дальше...

Steven Gerrard has insisted he is happy at Rangers after shrugging off suggestions he could replace Frank Lampard at Derby.The Ibrox boss was reported to be the Rams first-choice to replace Lampard should he complete his expected return to Chelsea.But the Gers manager told Sky Sports News he is still committed to the Light Blues.Yes Im aware of it but theres nothing to say on it, said the former Liverpool skipper. Im very happy. Its a privilege to be the Rangers manager and my focus is on the coming... Читать дальше...

Newcastle have begun their search for a new manager amid a furious backlash from fans after announcing Rafael Benitez will leave the club at the end of the month.The Magpies made their announcement on Monday after failing to reach an agreement with Benitez over a new deal, with fans responding by ramping up the pressure on club owner Mike Ashley.Former Toon hero Alan Shearer described the decision as a shambles, while prominent supporters group True Faith declared it utter insanity.A world class manager. Читать дальше...

Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has labelled Rafael Benitezs departure from the club a shambles.It was announced on Monday that Benitez will leave St James Park following a failure to reach an agreement with owner Mike Ashley over a new contract, with the Spaniards existing deal set to end on June 30.Premier League record goalscorer Shearer expressed his disappointment that Benitez, who guided the Magpies to two mid-table finishes in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Sky Bet Championship in 2017... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia scored the only goal of the game to give Ivory Coast a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations tie in Cairo.Kodjia made up for missing a gilt-edged chance in the first half with a 65th-minute winner in the Group D contest after being set up by former Leeds player Max Gradel.Captain Thulani Hlatshwayo had South Africas best chance of the first half but headed wide from close range in the 25th minute when Percy Tau clipped the ball... Читать дальше...

Gary Mackay-Steven has joined MLS outfit New York City FC afterturning down the opportunity to remain at Aberdeen.Dons boss Derek McInnes had been desperate to keep hold of the out-of-contract former Dundee United and Celtic winger.But the 28-year-old has decided to make his move to America after being lured by the prospect of playing at Citys base at Yankee Stadium.Mackay-Steven, who will join up with his new side once he secures a US work visa, told the New York City club website: Im delighted... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United have announced financial broker Union Standard Group as the clubs new shirt sponsor ahead of their return to the Premier League.The exact value of the partnership has not been disclosed, but it represents the biggest sponsorship deal in the clubs history and will run for three years.The financial boost for the Blades has been described by the club as significant.Representatives of USG, whose headquarters are in Sydney, Australia, met with United co-chairman Kevin McCabe in Hong Kong... Читать дальше...

Liverpool face competition from Inter for Lille forward Nicolas Pepe, report L'Equipe.Jurgen Klopp is looking to add to his forward line this summer as the Reds attempt to overhaul Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.The German is a big fan of Pepe, who scored 22 goals to help Lille to a second-placefinish in Ligue 1 last term.However, Inter are also keen on the Ivory Coast international, with new boss Antonio Conte hoping to get a deal over the line.And according to L'Equipe, the Serie... Читать дальше...

Rafael Benitez will be considering his options after it was announced that he will be leaving his post as Newcastle manager when his contract expires on June 30.Like a tired and faithful dog that keeps getting kicked by its abusive owner, Magpies fans are also contemplating what's next for them (READ!Help me – I don’t know how to love Newcastle United any more).There are several options for their beloved soon-to-be-former gaffer in the meantime– but what's next for the bloke they cheerily labelled... Читать дальше...

Ghana vice-captain Kwadwo Asamoah believes his side are ready to end their long wait for a fifth Africa Cup of Nations title.The Black Stars have won the tournament on four previous occasions and reached the last four in every edition since 2008, but their last victory came when they beat hosts Libya 7-6 on penalties in the final in 1982.We are ready because its something that we are lacking for a very long time and we want to achieve that, Inter Milans Asamoah said ahead of Tuesdays opening Group F fixture against Benin... Читать дальше...

England play Norway in Le Havre on Thursday for a place in the semi-finals of the Womens World Cup.Norway reached the last eight for the first time since 2007 by beating Australia on 4-1 on penalties in their last-16 clash on Saturday.Here, Press Association takes a closer look at Englands opposition, who are 12th in FIFAs rankings, nine places below Phil Nevilles side.ManagerMartin Sjogren has been Norways coach for two-and-a-half years (Thibault Camus/AP)Swede Martin Sjogren, 42,had just won the... Читать дальше...

1. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)Victor Osimhen’s return to prominence has been a hell of a ride. He went from being regarded as one of the best talents in football after his exploits at the U17 World Cup in 2015, to losing confidence completely at Wolfsburg.The 20-year-old finally recaptured his form after Belgian side Sporting Charleroi took a chance on him in January, signing him on loan. It was there he reignited that spark, scoring 20 goals.He beat Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho to making... Читать дальше...

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku could remain at Old Trafford despite strong interest from Inter, reportGazzetta dello Sport.Antonio Conte, who was unveiled as the new Inter manager last month, has made Lukaku one of his main transfer targets.The former Chelsea boss tried to bring the Belgian to Stamford Bridge before he joined United in 2017.However, Inter's offer of £54m is around £22m belowwhat the Red Devils would consider to be an acceptable offer.Reports in Italy had suggested that Mauro... Читать дальше...

Around three years ago, I was on this very website lamenting Newcastle United’s relegation to the Championship and bemoaning the stubborn stupidity of He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. The world has changed a lot since then, but guess what: Newcastle United haven’t.I mean, in some ways they have. They got back to the Premier League at the first time of asking because they had a brilliant manager. Then they twice managed to avoid relegation with a spirited but frankly insufficient squad – because they had a brilliant manager.And now here we are... Читать дальше...

Clarence Seedorf insists his Cameroon side are fully focused as theyprepare to begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title.Cameroon, victors in Gabon two years ago, launch their campaign in Egypt when they face Guinea-Bissau in Ismailia on Tuesday.The Indomitable Lions preparations for the tournament were disrupted by a row over bonuses, but manager Seedorf feels that adversity will bring the best out of his players.The former Holland international told reporters: That issue actually reinforced... Читать дальше...

The St Mirren squad remain in the dark over Oran Kearneys future after returning for the first day of pre-season training without their boss.There was no sign of the manager at the clubs Ralston training base as the Buddies reported back after their summer break.Reports over the weekend claimed the Northern Irishman had been told to stay away from the club following a row with Saints chairman Gordon Scott over his plans to continue commuting across the Irish Sea from his family home in Ballymoney.The... Читать дальше...

Real Betis are interested in signing Liverpool striker Divock Origi, according toEstadio Deportivo.The Belgium international scored in crucial games against Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham last season, but he was restricted to just seven starts in all competitions.Origi is out of contract in June 2020 and Liverpool may therefore be tempted to sell him this summer so that they can recoup a fee.Betis are keeping a close eye on the situation as they seek to add to their attacking arsenal.However, the... Читать дальше...

Rafael Benitez will be considering his options after it was announced he will be leaving his post as Newcastle manager when his contract expires on June 30.Here, Press Association Sport looks at where the Spaniard could work next. 2001-04 Valencia2004-10 Liverpool2010 Inter Milan2012-13 Chelsea2013-15 Napoli2015-16 Real Madrid2016-19 Newcastle Chinese Super LeagueWith contract negotiations at Newcastle appearing fraught in recent weeks, Benitez has been heavily linked with a big-money move to China. Читать дальше...

Newcastle have begun their search for a new manager after announcing that Rafael Benitez will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the month.Benitez, 59, has spent just over three years in charge at St James Park since replacing Steve McClaren in March 2016.Here, Press Association Sport looks at some of the possible contenders to replace the Spaniard.Mikel ArtetaMikel Arteta was considered for the Arsenal job (Martin Rickett/PA)Former Rangers, Everton and Arsenal midfielder Arteta... Читать дальше...

In the latest FourFourTwo magazine: Kes! Half a century on, FFT hails the greatest football match in British cinematic history. Subscribe today!1. When Saturday Comes (1996)Produced by Highlander's Christopher Lambert, little is remarkable about Sean Bean's love letter to Sheffield United. Except that the film features a barman called Judd who's played by Freddie Fields. The same Freddie Fields who played Billy Casper's brother Jud in Ken Loach's Kes. Is it the same character? It's never confirmed... Читать дальше...

Vincent Janssen (Tottenham)Tottenham’s forgotten man somehow spent the entirety of 2018/19 in north London, but didn’t actually get a game until early April against Brighton.Fernando Llorente was Mauricio Pochettino’s go-to when Harry Kane was unavailable, and Janssen essentially has as much of a future at Spurs as a fart in gale-force winds.Ben Gibson (Burnley)Predicting Burnley’s starting XI at 2pm every Saturday is one of the easiest jobs in football. Sean Dyche knows what he likes, particularly... Читать дальше...

Jill Scott emphasised her pride in the way England handled their Womens World Cup last-16 clash with Cameroon and does not believe she will ever play in another game like it.Phil Nevilles side emerged with a 3-0 victory from a remarkable match in Valenciennes that saw Cameroon twice react to VAR decisions going against them by remonstrating with the officials at length and looking as if they might not continue playing.Englands players most notably Nikita Parris and Steph Houghton were also on... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Ed Woodward to move quickly in the club's pursuit of midfielderBruno Fernandes, writeRecord.Solskjaer is plotting a squad overhaul at Old Trafford after United's failure to qualify for the Champions League last season.The Norweigan has identified Fernandes, who scored 32goals for Sporting CP in 2018/19, as one of his key targets.And he has now called on Woodward, the man in charge of United's transfer dealings, to wrap up the transfer before pre-season begins on July 1.However... Читать дальше...

Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle when his contract expires at the end of the month, the club have announced.Benitez, 59, has spent just over three years in charge at St James Park since replacing Steve McClaren in March 2016.It is with disappointment that we announce manager RafaelBentez willleave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019, Newcastle said on their official website.It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Bentez will leave Newcastle United... Читать дальше...