Новости за 25.02.2016

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is to undergo a scan to determine the severity of the knee and ankle injury he suffered against Barcelona on Tuesday night.

There are fears that the 22 year old England international faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, meaning he would miss the friendly matches against Germany and Holland next month.

Robert Pires has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 42.

Former Arsenal midfielder Pires, who won two Premier League titles and three FA Cups under Arsene Wenger between 2000 and 2006, is the last member of the 1998 World Cup-winning France squad to depart the professional game.

Current West Ham boss Slaven Bilic insists Hammers fans should appreciate what Sam Allardyce did for the club when he returns to Upton Park on Saturday.

Allardyce is braced for a mixed reception when he arrives in east London with Sunderland, having endured a fractious relationship with the Hammers faithful during his four years in charge.

Liverpool have agreed an 18-month regional partnership with Chinese automotive firm MG Auto, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The deal runs for the remainder of this season and the entirety of next, expiring in the summer of 2017. The brand will promote itself as the official Chinese automotive partner of the soccer club throughout that period.

England's all-time record goal scorer Kelly Smith has signed a new contract with Arsenal Ladies.

The 37-year-old forward, who retired from international football in 2015, is in her third spell with the Women's Super League 1 club.

Sunderland defender DeAndre Yedlin says he can keep his place in their starting XI after falling out of favour at the Stadium of Light.

The 22-year-old joined the Black Cats last summer on a season-long loan from Tottenham.

League One Walsall have signed 22 year old midfielder Josh Wakefield from AFC Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent deal.

"He's technically good with an excellent attitude," Saddlers boss Sean O'Driscoll told the club website.

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde has spoken to Joleon Lescott about his inappropriate tweet, for which he immediately apologised, and says players must be educated on its problems.

The Villa defender enraged fans of the Premier League's bottom club by tweeting a picture of a top-of-the-range Mercedes just an hour after the 6-0 defeat to Liverpool 11 days ago.

Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores is happy when there's transfer speculation over his players because it means they must be playing well, reports BBC Sport.

Leading scorer Odion Ighalo is set to return to the team after the FA Cup win against Leeds last weekend and he's one of the players continuously linked with other clubs - including Arsenal.

Leicester City midfielder Andy King says there is absolutely no pressure on the Premier League leaders.

"I have heard people saying that we are under pressure, but we are under no pressure. That was last season, trying to stay in the top division," he said.

Forget Barcelona, it's all about Manchester United on Sunday.

Well, well, well… it started so well.

Manchester United have launched a bid for Fiorentina midfielder Federico Bernardeschi.

Gazzetta World says the Red Devils have offered Fiorentina £22m for Bernardeschi - a player Sir Alex Ferguson recommended during his tenure.

Jose Mourinho will be swimming in money once he takes the Manchester United job.

Diario de Noticias says former Chelsea tactician is believed to have signed a three-year deal worth £15.75m-a-year, with a further £3.9m bonus if he guides United to the Premier League title.

Michael Carrick is yet to hear from Manchester United about a new deal.

ESPN says the England international's contract expires this summer and has yet to be offered a new deal.

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger aims to be back in the coming weeks.

The Germany star suffered a knee injury in the FA Cup win over Sheffield United in January and has been sidelined since.

Manchester United fullback Guillermo Varela has again spoken of seeing a January move to Genoa collapse.

Varela has confirmed Van Gaal stopped him leaving Manchester United.

Manchester United chiefs are already discussing Louis van Gaal's pay-off, it has been revealed.

Diario de Noticias says Jose Mourinho is believed to have signed a three-year deal worth £15.75m-a-year.

Antonio Conte could be announced new manager of Chelsea over the next 24 hours.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Conte could be confirmed Chelsea manager imminently.

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci is being linked with Manchester City.

Gazzetta dello Sport says Pep Guardiola will make a move for Bonucci in the summer when he becomes Manchester City boss.

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has taken a swipe at beaten Champions League opponents Arsenal.

Lionel Messi hit two late goals to leave Arsene Wenger's side facing a sixth successive Champions League exit at the last 16 stage of the competition.

Jack Wilshere says he will act as a point of reference for Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi.

24-year-old Wilshere grew up in the Gunners system and has come through alongside many big names including Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and more recently Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

Jesus Navas believes a Manchester City win in this weekend's Capital One Cup final can be the catalyst for more glory to come.

City take on Liverpool in the League Cup decider at Wembley on Sunday and the Spanish attacking midfielder is expecting a positive result to turn their momentum around in the Premier League where they have fallen to fourth, six points behind league leaders Leicester City.

Charlie Nicholas believes Manchester United will recoil from their Europa League Round of 32 first leg loss to FC Midtjylland on Thursday.

Last week, Louis van Gaal's Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by the Danish champions in Herning in what was a humiliating defeat for the famous club.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes the club's owners have to splash the cash this summer to make the Reds a real title threat.

The former Anfield ace has implored Fenway Sports Group to give Jurgen Klopp top to £200million to spend on players in order to improve the Liverpool squad to a level where they can challenge for trophies on all fronts.

Liverpool's ownership group will fly to the UK to attend this weekend's Capital One Cup final.

Fenway Sports Group's John Henry, Mike Gordon and club chairman Tom Werner are all expected to be in attendance at Wembley this Sunday when the Reds take on Manchester City in the League Cup decider.