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Zenit signed a contract with the Brazilian Ivan Quaresma out of desperation, because the club could not find a goalkeeper for a long time, former Spartak goalkeeper Ruslan Nigmatullin told RB Sport.
– Zenit signed the Brazilian, because for various reasons it was not possible to sign any of the Russians. Now buying foreigners is a big risk, because they can break the contract at any time. I think that Zenit did this out of desperation, because they have not been able to find a goalkeeper for a long time.
Various rumors are circulating in the press about many goalkeepers and Zenit’s interest in them, but for various reasons there were no transfers – someone is too expensive, someone simply does not fit. Strengthening in this line, of course, was necessary, because in the goalkeeper line of “Zenith” there has not been a certain stability lately. The goalkeeper line is far from being the strongest in Zenit.
A foreign goalkeeper in Russian football is a big exception, mostly in our clubs Russians are at the gate. We have a good goalkeeping school, so if you take a foreigner for this position, then as a big exception,” Nigmatullin said.
Ivan is 24 years old, he has defended the colors of Corinthians since the beginning of this year and has played three matches for the team. Previously, the goalkeeper played for another Brazilian club, Ponte Preta.
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Barcelona midfielder pedri He answered the question about his attitude towards the new format of the Champions League with the general group stage.
“Do I like the new format of the Champions League? I can’t say with 100% certainty which format I like more: this one or the previous one?”
If I have to choose, I will do something new: There were more matches between strong teams in the first stage,” said Pedri, as quoted by Esquire.
Before the 2024/2025 season, the group stage of the Champions League consisted of eight groups of four clubs each. All participants played six matches in their respective foursomes, home and away, against each of the three opponents.
From the 2024/2025 season, a new Champions League format comes into force with a common group stage of 36 clubs; each participant plays eight matches, four away and four at home; The opponents are determined by lot.”
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Head coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez He explained why Cristiano Ronaldo continues to play an important role in the national team.
– There is always a lot of talk around Cristiano Ronaldo. Why does he remain the undisputed starter for the Portuguese national team, even though he will soon be 41?
“It’s all about his attitude towards the profession.” We constantly evaluate three key factors: talent level, accumulated experience and the contribution a player can make to the national team.
Making the highest demands on himself for the benefit of the team allows the captain to maintain his place in the squad. His desire to be the best is passed on to his partners. “The 25 goals he scored in 30 matches as a striker confirms that his play brings tangible benefits to the national team,” he said.
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Arsenal and Crystal Palace met in the quarter-finals of the English League Cup. Regular time ended with the score 1:1.
Own goal Lacroix in the 80th minute he gave the Gunners the lead. At 90+5 Guehi equalized the score. Arsenal won on penalties – 8:7. At Crystal Palace, Lacroix failed to convert his attempt.
Arsenal will face Chelsea in the semi-final. The first match will be played on January 14th on the Blues pitch, the return match will be played on February 3rd.
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