Новости за 12.07.2018

Dejan Lovren called for more recognition of his talents after he helped Croatia to a World Cup semi-final victory over England, describing himself as "one of the best defenders in the world". The Liverpool centre-back played his part in keeping England striker Harry Kane quiet at Luzhniki Stadium as Zlatko Dalic's side bounced back from Kieran Trippier's fifth-minute opener to win 2-1 in extra time. With a place in the final secured after a 2017-18 season in which Liverpool reached the Champions... Читать дальше...

Ivan Rakitic revealed he was suffering with a fever in the days leading up to Croatia's 2-1 semi-final win over England at the World Cup. The Barcelona midfielder was key alongside Luka Modric as the first-time finalists came from behind at half-time to win, thanks to an extra-time goal from Mario Mandzukic. Losing the 30-year-old would have been a big blow for Zlatko Dalic's Croatia, but the former Sevilla and Schalke player said he would have done everything possible to play. "Last night I had a fever, almost 39 [degrees]," he said. Читать дальше...

Barcelona signing Arthur says he feels privileged to be part of the "greatest team in the world". The Brazilian midfielder signed for the Catalan giants earlier this week on a six-year deal, making a reported €40million move from Gremio. Arthur, 21, recently helped Gremio win the Copa Libertadores and is now looking forward to challenging himself at a European football heavyweight. "I'm very happy. This is a dream I've had since I was little," he told Barca TV. "This is a championship calibre... Читать дальше...

A Melbourne Derby between rivals Victory and City at Marvel Stadium headlines an exciting opening round of the A-League after the draw was released for the 2018-19 season. The game, which is set for Saturday, October 20, is part of a round one fixture that takes place later than usual due to a FIFA international window earlier that month. In other fixtures that weekend, Tony Popovic will lead Perth Glory against Western Sydney Wanderers, in a clash against the team with whom he won the AFC Champions League in 2014. Читать дальше...

New York City cruised to another win in MLS, while the Philadelphia Union won a seven-goal thriller Wednesday. Coming off a derby win, City were too good for the Montreal Impact in a 3-0 victory at Yankee Stadium. It took until the final half-hour for City to find a breakthrough, Jesus Medina's 20-yard effort opening the scoring. Medina set up the hosts' second, with Ronald Matarrita's clipped effort from the right catching goalkeeper Evan Bush off his line. Cross? Chip? Either way, make it... Читать дальше...

Match-winner Mario Mandzukic says qualifying for the World Cup final was a "miracle" after Croatia defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday's semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium. Kieran Trippier and Ivan Perisic scored in regular time, before the Juventus forward lost his marker in the 109th minute to net the winner and his second goal of the tournament. The win puts Croatia into the decider against France on Sunday and Mandzukic, 32, said his country showed great courage in the come-from-behind win. "This is a miracle. Читать дальше...

Paul Pogba gave an impassioned response to his critics after helping France into the World Cup final. Pogba put in his latest assured display of a quietly impressive tournament at Russia 2018 as Samuel Umtiti's header downed Belgium 1-0 in St Petersburg on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was the world's most expensive player when he rejoined Manchester United from Juventus in 2016 but his performances at Old Trafford have often polarised opinion. As the biggest game of his decorated career awaits, Pogba... Читать дальше...

Lazio have signed defender Francesco Acerbi on a five-year contract from Serie A rivals Sassuolo. The Biancocelesti announced the completion of the deal on Wednesday, with the centre-back joining for an undisclosed fee. Acerbi, who spent five seasons with Sassuolo, arrives as a replacement for Stefan de Vrij after the Dutch defender joined Inter on a free transfer. The 30-year-old has won two caps for Italy and previously had a single-season spell with AC Milan. Simone Inzaghi guided Lazio to fifth last term... Читать дальше...

As seismic sporting shocks go, Wednesday saw one of the biggest in years.  Roger Federer, tennis' 20-time major-winning great, squandered a two-set lead and a match point to lose to Kevin Anderson in his Wimbledon quarter-final. Federer's upset was a preview to the main event, it turned out. At Luzhniki Stadium, Croatia looked finished, a spent force, heading forlornly for the weird, sullen occasion that is the World Cup's third-place play-off. And although they were hardly playing tournament favourites in England... Читать дальше...