Новости за 07.06.2019

Julian Draxler believes revamped Germany are ready to regain their old strength.Germany finished bottom of their group at the 2018 World Cup but are rebuilding, with boss Joachim Low having cleared out a host of old guard stars.Low will miss Germanys Euro 2020 qualifiers against Belarus and Estonia due to a contused artery that required hospital treatment, leaving assistant Marcus Sorg to take charge.Paris St Germain forward Draxler is back in Germanys ranks for the first time in almost a year, and... Читать дальше...

Subscribe onSpotify here now,on Acast hereoron iTunes hereFFT Editor In Chief James Brown is joined by writers James Maw, Hunter Godson and Tony Evans as they relive their trip to Madrid for the Champions League Final in a camper van. If the final was short on incident then the journey itself certainly wasn’t. Tony reveals what Graeme Souness told him what they did with winners medals in his day and what the reaction in the Liverpool ranks was when Harry Kane was included in the Spurs side.They also preview the Women’s World Cup... Читать дальше...

Cardiff pairAron Gunnarssonand Kadeem Harris will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the month.Iceland midfielder Gunnarsson made 28 Premier League appearances this season and winger Harris featured in 13 games, mainly as a substitute.First-team playersAron Gunnarssonand Kadeem Harris,having been with Cardiff since July 2011 and January 2012 respectively, will depart south Wales this summer at the end of their current contracts, said Cardiff, who released their retained list... Читать дальше...

France full-back Benjamin Pavard will join Bayern Munich this summer hungry for more silverware with both club and country.Pavard believes France must put their World Cup win behind them now and push for Euro 2020 qualification, but conceded he has his sights set on more trophies.France will take on Turkey in Konya on Saturday night, aiming for a victory that would push them clear at the top of Group H.Pavard wants to kick on quickly, admitting his move to Bayern has him craving further success.When... Читать дальше...

Marco Verratti has backed Roberto Mancinis tactical reshuffle that sees Jorginho filling a similar role for Italy to the one that has so polarised opinion at Chelsea.Paris St Germain midfielder Verratti hailed Azzurri boss Mancinis measured approach play, that sees him and Chelsea star Jorginho sharing deep-lying playmaking responsibilities.Jorginho became a lightning rod for fan criticism of head coach Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge this term, though the Blues pushed on to seal a third-place... Читать дальше...

Deals have already been completed for the arrivals of Luka Jovic, Eder Militao and Rodrygo Goes in the Spanish capital, while Eden Hazard of Chelsea and Lyon’s Ferland Mendy are close to finalising moves.With Zinedine Zidane’s side still considering moves for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen, Marca believes several big names will be heading for the exit.Goalkeeper Navas is said to be edging closer to a move to PSG, while Inter have shown interest in... Читать дальше...

The Belgium international has struggled to settle at Dalian Yifang since joining the Chinese Super League outfit from Atletico Madrid in February 2018.Carrasco has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates and revealed to Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad that progress has been made towards his return to Europe.“There is now an offer on the table and the negotiations with my agent are progressing well,” said the 25-year-old."I'm the most important player in the club, but I hope the chairman understands me.“From a family point of view... Читать дальше...

The Manchester City winger has been the subject of speculation that the Bundesliga champions will make a move to bring him back to Germany in the off-season.However, Bayern president Uli Hoeness said earlier in the week that a deal was unlikely because of the “insane sums” it would require.Speaking to BILD, Kimmich made no secret of the fact that he would like to see the 23-year-old in Bavaria next season, despite Hoeness’s comments.“I would like to have Leroy at Bayern, that would send the right... Читать дальше...

Croatia captain Luka Modric says Gareth Bales problems at Real Madrid will not affect him while on Euro 2020 duty for Wales.Bale comes up against his Real team-mate and great friend Modric in Osijek on Saturday having suffered a nightmare end to the season at the Bernabeu.The Welshman was dropped from the starting XI, and boss Zinedine Zidane even refused to bring him off the bench in the final LaLiga game when Los Blancos were losing 2-0 at home to Real Betis.Modric and Bale have known each other... Читать дальше...

20. Scotland, awayThis is how you kick off a kit list: smashing you right in the face with a bright pink Scottish number. This isn’t a case of stereotypical gendered colours, though – the men’s away kit is the same rose hue.This dimply number is quite lovely but comes bottom of our list due to the divisive nature of the colour. Sorry, pink.19. Argentina, awayYes, this is just the same as the men’s shirt from last year – but that doesn’t mean it’s not nice, does it?18. South Korea, awayThis all-white... Читать дальше...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to make big changes to his playing squad this summer after a disappointing campaign in which theyfinished sixth in the Premier League.A club source has told the Sun that progress is being made with new arrivals.“Some of the staff at Carrington have been told to expect at least two new faces visiting before training on July 1,” the source said.“The red carpet is being rolled out to prospective signings and their agents, showing them all we have to offer.“We are pretty... Читать дальше...

Manchester City will play Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday, August 4.The Football Association has announced its fixture schedule for next season, beginning with the traditional curtain-raiser at Wembley.The clash between Premier League champions City and runners-up Liverpool will kick-off at 3pm.The match is usually played between the champions and the FA Cup winners, but as City won both then the Reds, who last weekend won the Champions League, will provide the opposition.The FA Cup final will take place on Saturday... Читать дальше...

The PSG winger has been repeatedly linked with a return to Spain through Barça or rivals Real Madrid this summer.Neymar left Catalonia for a world record €222 million fee in August 2017, but his compatriot Rivaldo–who spent five seasons at the Camp Nou between 1997 and 2002–believes thatBlaugrana fans would welcome his return if he helped them to Champions Leagueglory.“If I could choose one player to sign for Barcelona this summer it would beNeymar,” the 2002 World Cup winner told Betfair.“The fans already know what he can do... Читать дальше...

Coventry have announced they will groundshare at BirminghamsSt Andrews Trillion Trophy Stadium next season.The Sky Blues are unable to play at the Ricoh Arena due to a legal dispute between their owners Sisu and Gallagher Premiership rugby club Wasps, who own the stadium.The English Football League said it had reluctantly agreed to Coventrys groundshare to ensure the club retained their EFL membership.Coventry City Football Club can confirm that it will groundshare at Birmingham Citys St Andrews Trillion Trophy Stadium for the 2019/20 season... Читать дальше...

Gareth Southgate is focusing on progress rather than the pain of another semi-final loss as the England manager looks to build towards Euro 2020 glory.A year after Croatias extra-time comeback win at the World Cup, the Three Lions fell just short once more in the final four.Holland responded well to Marcus Rashfords first-half penalty and ran out 3-1 victors in extra-time as calamitous mistakes from John Stones and Ross Barkley allowed the Dutch to reach the inaugural Nations League final.John Stones... Читать дальше...

Georgia Stanway (England)The youngest Lioness has already experienced success with her country, having captained the under-17s to third place at the 2016 European Championship. Stanway also won the silver boot at the Under-20 Women’s World Cup, and only fell short of the top prize by virtue of assists.The 20-year-old has managed 34 goals in 86 appearances for Manchester City, including an FA Cup final goal at Wembley when West Ham were vanquished 3-0. She also developed a key partnership with forward... Читать дальше...

Everton have announced defender Ashley Williams will leave Goodison Park at the end of June.Wales captain Williams, 34, who spent last season on loan at Stoke, made 73 appearances during his three-year spell at Everton.Everton can confirm Ashley Williams will leave the club when his current contract expires at the end of the month, the Toffees said on their official website. | #EFC confirm Ashley Williams will leave the Club when his contract expires at the end of the month, while Leighton Baines has been offered a new one-year contract. Читать дальше...

The 24-year-old became sought-after property following a superb season in which he provided 28goals and 14 assists from midfield.A Bola reports that Manchester United and Spurs are the two leading candidates to sign the player, with both clubs having come forward with offers.United are said to be willing to pay €70 million with an extra €10 million of bonuses, while Spurs have made a bid of €68 million, putting the Old Trafford club in the driving seat.However, Record claims that talks have intensified recently between Tottenham and Sporting... Читать дальше...

Wales manager Ryan Giggs insists Daniel James impending move to Manchester United has not disrupted preparations for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia.James was at Uniteds Carrington training ground on Thursday morning ahead of his transfer from Swansea, just hours before Wales flew to Osijek for Saturdays meeting with the World Cup finalists.The 21-year-old winger is set to complete the switch, which is understood to be in the region of 18million, including add-ons, next week after Wales... Читать дальше...

John Stones came under fire for his performance in Englands Nations League semi-final defeat against Holland.The Manchester City defender was at fault for Hollands decisive second goal as England crashed to a 3-1 defeat in Guimaraes.Here, Press Association Sport looks at the central-defensive options for manager Gareth Southgate should Stones slump in form continue.Joe GomezJoe Gomez endured injury problems last season (Peter Byrne/PA)Despite starting only one match for Liverpool in 2019 the 3-0... Читать дальше...

Englands hopes of a first trophy in 53 years are over after losing to Holland in the semi-finals of the Nations League.The Three Lions have lost each of their last four semi-final ties since winning the World Cup in 1966, all of them after extra time.Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at Englands last-four misery.World Cup 1990One of the most enduring images from any #WorldCup Gazzas tears at Italia 90 pic.twitter.com/VVmJxDC9s7 FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 13, 2018England were involved... Читать дальше...

The England international is entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and has been regularly linked with the Spanish champions as a new deal is yet to be agreed.Spanish outlet Sport reports that the 21-year-old is seen as an ideal addition to the Barça squad for next season thanks to his youth and versatility.Rashford also boasts fine experience for his age, having already made 170 first-team appearances for the Red Devils and earned 31 senior England caps.The report adds that a good... Читать дальше...

Farewell then, Eden – been lovely, it really has. Time to take your mercurial talents to the Bernabeu, where the booing and white hankies await. The ultimate dream for every footballer.In reality, this doesn’t tend to happen too often. It’s generally Premier League clubs having a party with their giant pot of TV money, pilfering Europe’s finest players while struggling to offload their unwanted stars on bloated wages.But when Real Madrid and Barcelona come calling, players go.Julien Faubert knows... Читать дальше...

Chelsea have lodged an official appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the two-window transfer ban issued by FIFA.The Premier League club were initially sanctioned in February as punishment for the transfer of young foreign players.A subsequent appeal to governing body FIFA was rejected last month and the Europa League champions have now formally taken their case to CAS.The ban prohibits Chelsea from signing players during the 2019 summer window (Steven Paston/PA)The Court of... Читать дальше...

The Netherlands international, who scored in his country's 3-1 Nations League semi-final win over Englandon Thursday, has attracted the interest of Manchester United and Liverpool in the Premier League.However, according to Radio Montecarlo, the champions of Spainand France are the only viable candidates who could sign the 19-year-old.A report in ESPN FC says that PSG have emerged as favourites thanks to the efforts of former sporting director Leonardo, who is on the verge of a return to the club... Читать дальше...