Новости за 01.07.2018

Fernando Hierro has accepted the responsibility of Spain's exit from the World Cup despite taking over as head coach just three days before the tournament commenced.

Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov believes his side would've lost to Spain had they not embraced his defensive tactics.

Russia have reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 38 years after beating Spain on penalties.

Matej Delac has left Chelsea after eight years with the club.

The goalkeeper joined Chelsea from Inter Zapresic in 2010 but work permit issues meant that he was frequently loaned out. He leaves the Blues for Danish club AC Horsens.

Southampton are ready to trump Liverpool for wantaway Stoke City attacker Xherdan Shaqiri.

The agent of Atletico Madrid defender Sime Vrsaljko is in talks with Manchester United.

Steven N'Zonzi wants to leave Sevilla this summer.

The father of the midfielder, reports Muchodeporte, has informed Sevilla management that he wants to leave.

Newcastle United are in no rush to sell Mikel Merino.

While Real Sociedad are favourites to land the midfielder, negotiations have stalled, says Mundo Deportivo.

Argentine legend Diego Maradona has stood his ground over a spat with Spain captain Sergio Ramos.

Leicester City are eyeing Olympique Marseille attacker Said-Eddine Khaoui.

Raphael Varane insists France teammate Kylian Mbappe would thrive at Real Madrid.

River Plate president Rodolfo D'Onofrio is adamant they won't lose Juan Quintero after the World Cup.

COMMENT: It should never have reached this point. Not for a football nation of Argentina's status. Kylian Mbappe. Benjamin Pavard. Yes, it was their day. But for Argentina, this was self-inflicted. Politics and bias lost this game long before the final whistle in Kazan.

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Christian Pulisic's situation at Borussia Dortmund.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is eager to duck comparisons with Tottenham ace Christian Eriksen.

David Ospina won't consider his future with Arsenal until after the World Cup.

Former Everton chief Joe Royle is convinced Wayne Rooney will be a star with DC United.

Former Everton chief Joe Royle believes Wayne Rooney wanted one more season at Goodison Park.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville is full of praise for imminent Arsenal signing Lucas Torreira.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is demanding a commitment from manager Rafa Benitez.

Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is prioritising a summer deal for Chelsea winger Kenedy.

Chelsea are lining up a bid for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir.

Le Progres says Chelsea could offer Liverpool competition for Lyon star Fekir.

Bayern Munich are chasing Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial.

The Daily Star says the German giants have held discreet talks with the French forward's representatives.

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku had no problem being rested for Belgium's World Cup win over England.

Arsenal hero Emmanuel Petit isn't surprised to see Germany bounced out of the World Cup.