Новости за 13.12.2019

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde maintains winning at in-form Real Sociedad will be just as important as getting the better of Real Madrid in El Clasico.The LaLiga leaders travel to San Sebastian aiming to keep themselves in front of Los Blancos ahead of their showdown at the Nou Camp on December 18.Valverde, though, insists focus must be on first getting the required result at the Reale Arena against a Sociedad side which has climbed up to fourth. Valverde: "Anoeta is always one of the toughest places to play. Читать дальше...

Former Crystal Palace winger Jobi McAnuff says Wilfried Zaha will make sure all the players are aware of what the rivalry with Brighton means to everyone at the club.Roy Hodgsons team lost both encounters with the Seagulls last season meaning Albion were able to celebrate a league double over the Eagles for the first time since the 1983-84 season.Monday night will give Palace the chance to gain revenge at Selhurst Park and heroes can be born with a match-winning performance against Brighton.Ex-midfielder McAnuff knows that... Читать дальше...

Troy Deeney has seen enough from Nigel Pearson to know he is the right man to turn around Watfords fortunes.The former Leicester boss was appointed as Quique Sanchez Flores successor last week, taking over a Hornets side who are six points from safety in the Premier League after winning just once all season.Ahead of Saturdays trip to unbeaten leaders Liverpool, Deeney believes Pearson has what it takes to steer Watford to survival.Weve always been united, but he [Pearson] has just galvanised us and given us a new edge... Читать дальше...

Fikayo Tomori will miss Chelseas Premier League clash with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.The England defender signed a new five-year Blues contract on Thursday but has not quite shaken off a minor hip problem that kept him out of Tuesdays 2-1 Champions League win over Lille.Fit-again Antonio Rudiger is likely to continue in central defence in Tomoris absence, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek continues his recover from a long-term heel issue.Bournemouth have been dealt an injury blow after it... Читать дальше...

Dejan Lovren will miss Premier League leaders Liverpools clash with bottom-placed Watford. The defender has a hamstring problem, leaving boss Jurgen Klopp with just two fit centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Klopp could make changes against the struggling Hornets after the Reds midweek exertions in the Champions League. New Watford boss Nigel Pearson should have defender Craig Dawson available again following a head wound.Midfielder Roberto Pereyra will be monitored after his return... Читать дальше...

Norwich boss Daniel Farke always knew James Maddison was something special but intends to make it a difficult afternoon for the England midfielder when they head to Leicester.Maddison, 23, has seen his stock rise since joining the Foxes from Norwich in June 2018.Despite the sale of such a key asset, with the 22.5million helping to balance the books at Carrow Road, Farke was able to guide the Canaries back up into the top flight last season.Staying there, though, looks a tough ask following another... Читать дальше...

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes he has improved the clubs style of play in his 18-month tenure at the London Stadium.The 66-year-old is under pressure after a run of one win from West Hams last 10 matches in the Premier League, which has seen the Hammers fall to 16th in the table.A defeat away to Southampton on Saturday may result in the east Londoners dropping into the bottom three.Since goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski suffered a torn hip muscle, West Ham have struggled for consistency,... Читать дальше...

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Flashback Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) constitute an incredible opportunity for the Ultimate Team fanbase to make use of players who are now past their prime.So far, EA have released Flashback versions of Theo Walcott, Paulinho, Juan Mata, Mario Balotelli and Cesc Fabregas.Here’s a look at seven other Flashback SBCs we want to see over the course ofFIFA 20's cycle.While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant subscribers' offer? Get the game's greatest stories and best journalism... Читать дальше...

Brighton boss Graham Potter receives daily reminders of the significance of games against Crystal Palace and is braced for a hostile atmosphere at Selhurst Park.Potter is preparing for his first experience of a derby match against the Seagulls fiercest rivals.Albion did the double over Palace under former manager Chris Hughton last season and will move above them on goal difference with another victory in south-east London on Monday evening.I have been reminded of how important it is pretty much every day... Читать дальше...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp signed a new contract in order to project an image of security and stability for potential transfer targets.The German has agreed a new deal which extends his current one, due to expire in 2022, to 2024 and while it was not a priority for him he felt it could be a key factor when it came to persuading new recruits to join.Klopp is looking at the long-term picture, and while securing Red Bull Salzburg playmaker Takumi Minamino for a bargain 7.25million a deal which... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace remain without a handful of defenders for Mondays derby date with Brighton.Mamadou Sakho will sit out the Premier League clash as he serves the second of his three-match ban for a red card in the 1-0 win over Bournemouth.Joel Ward (knee), Patrick Van Aanholt (hamstring) and Jeffrey Schlupp (muscle) are also sidelined and that leaves boss Roy Hodgson with a selection problem at left-back.Ex-Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald filled the void off the bench at Watford last weekend and is set... Читать дальше...

Saturday, December 14Aberdeen (4) v Hamilton (11)Funso Ojo is ready to put his three-month injury nightmare behind him after being included in Derek McInnes Aberdeen squad for the visit of Hamilton.The midfielder tore his hamstring against St Johnstone back in September but is now set for his comeback against Accies at Pittodrie.However, Craig Brysons return remains on ice after McInnes decided the midfield veteran needs to top up his fitness levels after an ankle issue. Ethan Ross (thigh) and Scott... Читать дальше...

Ross County will still be without a quartet of midfielders as they prepare to welcome Kilmarnock to Dingwall on Saturday.Don Cowie (knee) and Iain Vigurs (foot) are back training after lengthy lay-offs but are still short of the required fitness levels.Ross Draper (knee) and Tom Grivosti (foot) are both still confined to the treatment room so will sit out Killies visit.Kilmarnock boss Angelo Alessio has reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturdays trip to face Ross County.Defender Stuart... Читать дальше...

Stuart Kettlewell is hoping to see Ross County generate some festive cheer with four wins in the lead up to Hogmanay.The Staggies ended a nine-game run without a win when they mounted a second-half fightback to defeat Hibernian last week.The victory has sent confidence levels soaring in Dingwall and Kettlewell wants to capitalise as they prepare for four massive fixtures in the run-up to New Year.County host Kilmarnock on Saturday before trips to Livingston and St Johnstone bookend their Boxing Day... Читать дальше...

According to Catalan newspaper El Mundo, the PSG forward has opened a new case against the La Liga champions for money he feels he is entitled to.Barcelona didn’t pay Neymar a sum that was included in his contract as a loyalty bonus after he departed Catalunya for PSG in a world record €222 million dealin the summer of 2017.But Neymar claims that Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu has acted in bad faith as he claims €3.5m from his former employers.The 27-year-old was heavily linked with a move back to Catalonia over the summer... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard will not speak to any of his Chelsea players about their immediate Stamford Bridge futures until next month.Striker Olivier Giroud and forwards Willian and Pedro all have Blues contracts that expire in the summer and will be free to talk to other clubs in the new year.Brazil star Willian has already insisted he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge and vowed not to speak to any prospective suitors, but Giroud and Pedro will be looking for more regular football.Willian has said he wants to... Читать дальше...

The Brazilian played alongside Messi at the Camp Nou until his departure for AC Milan in 2008.Messi scooped a record sixth Ballon d’Or earlier this month after another extraordinary year, finishing ahead of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.But Ronaldinho was reluctant to call his former team-mate the greatest player of all time."I can't say Messi is the best ever, but he is the best of his time,"Ronaldinhotold Marca."I'm happy for Messi because he is a friend, besides he has been a reference point... Читать дальше...

Pukki had just hit double digits for the second consecutive season at Brondby in the Danish Superliga, when Norwichcame calling for him on a free transfer in the summer of 2018.The Canaries had been out of the Premier League for two seasons, and the forward admitted that he had preconceptions about playing in England’s second tier.“There was a lot of interest from all around the world,” he reveals in the January 2020 issue of FourFourTwo, out in shops on Tuesday. “When Norwich came in, my first reaction was... Читать дальше...

This features goals from all competitions, so we’re giving you a full 10 minutes to rack your brains for some of this quiz’s trickier answers.Once you’re done, send us a screenshot of your score to @FourFourTwo. Underwear model Freddie Ljungberg is doing a bit of work as Arsenal’s interim manager to tide him over at the moment, and will face his biggest challenge yet in the temporary role when his side face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Sunday.City, whose form this season has been as on-and-off... Читать дальше...

The American winger was crowned as the world's greatest female footballer earlier this month, after lifting the Women’s World Cup as joint-Golden Boot winner last summer.Argentinesuperstar Lionel Messi won the men's award for a record-breaking sixth time, while Sterling was ranked 12th for 2019.Rapinoehas singled out the Manchester City and England winger for praise off the pitch, however, as a torch-bearer for equality.Speaking in the January 2020 issue ofFourFourTwomagazine, out now, Rapinoe says: “First of all, he’s fantastic on the field. Читать дальше...

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has challenged his side to be brave in their battle to stay in the Premier League.The Saints find themselves back in the bottom three for the visit of out-of-form West Ham after last weekends 2-1 loss at Newcastle.Hasenhuttls men failed to make the most of their chances on Tyneside after going ahead early in the first half, but their previous performances since the international break have been impressive.The Austrian is confident the players can deliver again after... Читать дальше...

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says that Mikel Arteta is now ready to take over as Arsenal head coach after several seasons as Manchester City assistant manager.The Gunners are looking for a new manager after they sacked Unai Emery a fortnight ago, with former player Freddie Ljungberg currently taking the reins on an interim basis.Arteta spent five years as an Arsenal player himself, captaining the club for two seasons between 2014 and 2016, as well as helping the north Londoners win two... Читать дальше...

St Mirren striker Cody Cooke is feeling stronger than ever after making sure to work on his mental scars as well as the physical ones on his road back from injury.The Englishman was ruled out for four and a half months after suffering a serious knee injury during the Betfred Cup group stages.It was a devastating blow for the 26-year-old, who had been hoping to impress new boss Jim Goodwin after firing a hat-trick on the final day of last season as Saints avoided automatic relegation.He was left facing... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder will hope to have an unchanged squad for their home game against Aston Villa.Wilder reported a few tight bodies following the win at Norwich on Sunday but stopped short of revealing any new injury issues.Mo Besic caught the eye at Carrow Road and his performance from the bench could see the on-loan Everton midfielder come into Wilders thinking for a starting place.Tyrone Mings misses the trip to Bramall Lane with a hamstring injury suffered in the 4-1 defeat at home to Leicester last time out... Читать дальше...