Новости за 03.09.2019

Penalty shoot-out defeats are meant to be heartbreaking. For Bolton, a club on the brink of extinction a week ago, Tuesday nights was a cause for celebration.Despite the 4-3 reverse, after a 1-1 draw at home to Bradford, it still felt like a significant landmark for the thousands of fans who flocked to the first home match since Football Ventures successful takeover.It may have only been a Leasing.com Trophy game the importance of which was highlighted by Bolton fielding the youngest team in their... Читать дальше...

England boss Phil Neville described being linked with the United States as flattering but stressed his focus was on the Lionesses following his sides 2-1 loss to Norway.Ahead of Tuesdays friendly in Bergen, it was reported by the Daily Mail that Neville was the number one target of world champions the US to replace outgoing manager Jill Ellis.When asked about that after the game, Neville who is set to be in charge of a Great Britain team at next summers Tokyo Olympics told BBC Sport: There has... Читать дальше...

FIFA has unveiled the official emblem of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The emblem was projected onto a number of Dohas landmark venues, such as the Katara Cultural Village Amphitheatre and Souq Waqif marketplace as well as the Al Zubara Fort, a World Heritage site.Tuesdays official launch of the 2022 World Cup logo coincided with Qatars Independence Day and was also shown at locations in Kuwait Towers, the Opera House in Algiers and Beiruts Raouche Rock as well as in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.The... Читать дальше...

England Women were beaten 2-1 by Norway in their friendly in Bergen as Caroline Graham Hansens late goal completed a come-from-behind victory for the hosts.Barcelona forward Hansen punished England sloppiness in the 89th minute, collecting the ball from a misjudged Millie Bright pass, advancing into the box and firing past Carly Telford.That came after Georgia Stanways superb 10th-minute strike had been cancelled out by a Frida Maanum header in the 53rd minute.Not our night. Well played, @nff_landslag... Читать дальше...

Celtic manager Neil Lennon declared himself very happy with their summer transfer business after signing three players on deadline day.Kilmarnock left-back Greg Taylor was followed by teenage defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Lee OConnor to make it 11 signings across the window.The Celtic board came under fire following their Champions League exit against Cluj, when Lennon started with summer signings Christopher Jullien and Boli Bolingoli on the bench and midfielder Callum McGregor out of position... Читать дальше...

Arsene Wenger has not ruled out the possibility of taking charge of a national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.The Frenchman, 69, is currently enjoying life away from the dugout having left Arsenal after 22 years at the helm in May 2018.Wenger has been linked with a return to club management, including ahead of the new Premier League season at Newcastle following the departure of Rafael Benitez.During his time away from the game, Wenger who won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups as... Читать дальше...

Notts County’s new reality in non-league is featured in the new issue of FourFourTwo magazine – and former owner Alan Hardy has admitted that the club became a ‘toxic environment’ during their slide to relegation from the Football League.Hardy took over the club in 2017 but became a controversial figure with Magpies fans, as the world’s oldest professional football club were relegated from the Football League for the first time in their history in May.The businessman quit Twitter earlier this year... Читать дальше...

Ian Wright believes the England Womens team are pioneers for the sport ahead of the start of the Barclays Womens Super League on Saturday.Two matches on the opening weekend, the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium and Chelsea against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, have each sold over 40,000 tickets, with the latter completely sold out.For the start of the 2019-20 season, Barclays and the Football Association have announced a partnership to help grow the sport, with the biggest ever investment by... Читать дальше...

Marcos Rojo (Manchester United)Rojo almost signed for Everton before the Premier League deadline, only to see his move scuppered by a United hierarchy that considered the Toffees as top-four rivals.The Argentine was still hoping to leave before the European deadline – Fenerbahce were said to be keen – but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed last week that Rojo was going nowhere. Apparently he’s still part of plans, but it’s difficult to see how.Jack Colback (Newcastle)Funnily enough, those with Sunderland connections aren’t always welcome at St. Читать дальше...

Aaron Wan-Bissakas first taste of the England senior set-up has ended prematurely due to a back issue.The 21-year-old has settled in impressively at Manchester United since his summer arrival from Crystal Palace for a fee that could rise to 50million.Wan-Bissakas form saw him rewarded with a maiden senior call-up for Septembers home Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo, but injury has led to his early departure from Gareth Southgates squad.Hope to see you back to full fitness soon, @awbissaka... Читать дальше...

That is the opinion of Milan chief football officer Zvonimir Boban, who conceded that the Ballon d’Or winner was a difficult target for the Serie A side."Luka is a great Milanese player," former Croatian international Bobantold Sky Sport Italia."He's a great player but it's difficult to sign him. He didn't want to leave Madrid after a bad season."Now read...QUIZ!Can you name every Premier League Player of the Month winner since August 2014?OFF THE MARK8 Premier League players who've made surprisingly... Читать дальше...

Northern Ireland striker Shayne Lavery insisted his move to the Irish League is not a step back as he said he has no thoughts of immediately targeting a return to England.The 20-year-old joined Linfield on a one-year deal in the summer after being released by Everton, and has made an immediate impact with four goals in nine games, including a memorable brace against Qarabag in the Europa League qualifiers.His form coupled with an injury for Paul Smyth has earned him a return to Michael ONeills... Читать дальше...

Champions League winner Caoimhin Kelleher is learning all he can from Alisson Becker as he attempts to push the older man all the way for the goalkeepers shirt at Liverpool.The 20-year-old Irishman was part of the squad which lifted European club footballs biggest prize in Madrid at the end of last season as Alisson kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 final victory over Tottenham.While the two men are competing for the same position along with recent arrival Adrian, that has not stopped the Brazil international... Читать дальше...

The Italian champions have mastered the art of picking up top-level players for nothing over the last decade.They've brought in the likes of Fabio Cannavaro, Andrea Pirlo and Paul Pogba without paying a penny in the past and this summer secured the signings of Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot for free.Tuttosport reports that the Old Lady are already paying close attention to Willian’s situation as the Brazilian is out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer.Juventusboss Maurizio Sarri coached the... Читать дальше...

The Catalan club’s summer efforts to bring the Brazilian back to the Nou Camp failed as the transfer deadline passed on Monday evening.Diario AS now reports that the 27-year-old will come head-to-head with his former employers in a Barcelona court at 10am on 27 September, just three weeks on from the club’s attempt to sign him.Neymar is suing Barca for €26 million and the La Liga giants are suing the player for €75 million.Both actions would likely have been dropped if he had returned to Catalonia... Читать дальше...

Reflect on Mauricio Pochettino’s stewardship of Tottenham how you like – and fans of all persuasions happily will – but it’s daft to argue with the notion that he has dramatically improved a core group of players and taken the north Londoners to dizzy new heights.Indeed, the Argentine has only used 53 in the Premier Leaguesince taking the reins from Tim Sherwood in summer 2014; five of those just once. Having a small squad has often bitten Poch during his Spurs career, and there are still no trophies to show for his exceptional work... Читать дальше...

Greater Manchester Police have started a fraud inquiry into the cash crisis that ultimately led to Burys expulsion from the English Football League last week.In a short statement, the force said: On June 18 2019, police received a report of fraud involving Bury Football Club. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.That report was made exactly one month before current owner Steve Dale reached a company voluntary arrangement with the clubs creditors to repay 25 per cent of the 9million... Читать дальше...

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star recently won the Editor’s Special Award at the GQ Men of the Year awards.Speaking to the publication, he revealed that becoming a manager has never been on his radar, although he won’t rule out giving the right opportunity a go in the future.“Management never interested me,” he said.“I always enjoyed coaching kids, but I never ever had any aspirations about going into management.“I think it’s great for other players, because they have the experience and that can be great for clubs... Читать дальше...

The Denmark international is in the final year of his contract with Tottenhamand will be free to sign a pre-contract with any suitors on 1 January."I wish I could decide just like in Football Manager, but unfortunately I can't," Eriksen told Danish publicationEkstra Bladet.The midfielder spoke out earlier this summer about being ready to “try something new”, with Real Madrid understood to be his preferred destination.When asked whether that comment was a mistake in retrospect, Eriksen said: “No, it wasn't. Читать дальше...

Football is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For most of us it’s about placing far too much hope, faith and adulation in the boots of young men and women, and then being disappointed when we don’t always get what we want them to do. Or completely euphoric when we do. For those playing, it’s a dream that sometimes becomes a nightmare. For others involved in the game, it’s about money and power, or glory and nostalgia.This month we deliver pieces on all of those themes. Tottenham... Читать дальше...

8. Bjorn Engels (Aston Villa)When Aston Villa paid £12 million to sign Ezri Konsa from Dean Smith’s former club Brentford, it all seemed obvious: he would partner Tyrone Mings at the heart of the defence. Instead, Engels, a cheaper addition from Reims, got the nod.If his name suggests that he was forged at the intersection of Abba and Marxism, the Belgian has looked a fine defender. He impressed in the opener against Tottenhamand helped keep a clean sheet in the win against Everton. Take out the... Читать дальше...

The England international departed Tottenham Hotspur for the La Liga giants in the summer and has started brightly.Trippier played every minute as Atleti racked up three wins from their opening three games of the league season,grabbing an assist on his debut.And the 28-year-old admitted he has been blown away by the coaching of boss Diego Simeone since landing in the Spanish capital."He's unbelievable," Trippier told AFP. "The passion he has -in games you see him celebrating tackles like goals -... Читать дальше...

This campaign’s inaugural Premier League Player of the Month award has been dished out, with Teemu Pukki (have that first answer on us!) picking up the gong for his scintillating start to the season.The Finnish striker has performed to an other worldly standard in the opening exchanges of the new campaign, bagging five goals and an assist in Norwich’s opening four games. If he keeps up his current scoring rate he could be on for more plaudits in the near future. Teemu Pukki, 2019 PFA Player of the Year... Читать дальше...

Midfielders Dwight McNeil and Joe Willock have withdrawn from the England Under-21 squad due to injury.Eberechi Eze and Grady Diangana have been called up as replacements by head coach Aidy Boothroyd for this months 2021 European U21 Championship qualifiers against Turkey and Kosovo.It is Ezes first call up for the U21s. The QPR attacker has enjoyed a good start to the season with goals in each of his clubs wins against Stoke and Wigan during August.Diangana, currently on loan at West Brom from West Ham... Читать дальше...

Jordan Pickford relishes the challenge of trying to hold on to the England No.1 spot and believes growing competition will push him to another level.The Everton goalkeeper has repaid Gareth Southgates faith since becoming first choice for the World Cup, where his penalty shoot-out heroics against Colombia were complemented by a man-of-the-match display in the quarter-final against Sweden.Pickfords ability on the ball was key to his getting the starting role ahead of Jack Butland a player who was... Читать дальше...