THE BALL – Unbelievable: coach returns to Salernitana two days after being fired! (Italy)

THE BALL – Unbelievable: coach returns to Salernitana two days after being fired!  (Italy)

It is true that the club has yet to become official, but the transalpine press is taking the news for granted and it was the coach himself who announced it on social media: Davide Nicola returns to Salernitana two days after being fired! Davide Nicola, 49 years old and serving his second season at the … Read more

A BOLA – Reinforcement announced this Wednesday (Gil Vicente)

A BOLA – Reinforcement announced this Wednesday (Gil Vicente)

Gil Vicente is scheduled for this Wednesday the presentation of Marlon, a striker that the roosters hired from Paysandu (Brazil), for 350 thousand euros, a transfer record for the Brazilian club from the State of Pará. The footballer said goodbye to his former emblem on December 27th, however bureaucratic procedures delayed his official entry into … Read more

THE BALL – «Working with Mourinho was an incredible experience» (England)

THE BALL – «Working with Mourinho was an incredible experience» (England)

Michael Carrick had the opportunity to join José Mourinho’s technical team at Manchester United when he ended his playing career in 2018. The former English midfielder recognized that he did not count on that opportunity and that he learned a lot from the Portuguese coach. “It was fantastic and an incredible opportunity at the end … Read more

A BOLA – Escaldante FC Porto-Benfica with DIRECT broadcast (20.00 h) (A BOLA TV)

A BOLA – Escaldante FC Porto-Benfica with DIRECT broadcast (20.00 h) (A BOLA TV)

This Wednesday, January 18th, you can see in your A BOLA TV (canal 13 do Meo, 31 from Vodafone and 60 from NOWO)… A BOLA TV tonight (20.00 h) is broadcasting a sensational roller hockey show for the 13th round of the National Championship. Face to face at the Dragão Arena will be the teams … Read more

THE BALL – Pochettino sends a message to Guardiola: «It’s karma» (England)

THE BALL – Pochettino sends a message to Guardiola: «It’s karma» (England)

Mauricio Pochettino, Argentine coach who left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season, sent a message to Pep Guardiola, recalling statements by the Spanish coach of Manchester City, in the 2018/2019 season. “That season, we were fighting for the title with Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United. At a press conference, Pep said that … Read more

THE BALL – Hugo Souza referenced, but there are no negotiations (Benfica)

THE BALL – Hugo Souza referenced, but there are no negotiations (Benfica)

Hugo Souza, Flamengo’s goalkeeper, is being associated with Benfica by the Brazilian press. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who played in 31 games for the Mengão in 2022, he is in fact referenced by the eagles, but, as far as A BOLA has found, there are still no negotiations with a view to his signing, being a … Read more

THE BALL – Rodrigo Mora made his debut for the B team and broke a record in Portugal (FC Porto)

THE BALL – Rodrigo Mora made his debut for the B team and broke a record in Portugal (FC Porto)

Rodrigo Mora, a 15-year-old forward, made his debut this Sunday for FC Porto B in the draw against Tondela (1-1), becoming the youngest footballer ever to play in professional competitions in Portugal. The still juvenile entered at 90+1 to replace Nilton Varela, who scored the only goal for the young dragons in the match. With … Read more

THE BALL – Derby of strong emotions ends as… it started (see summary) (Liga)

THE BALL – Derby of strong emotions ends as… it started (see summary) (Liga)

Derby that makes Portuguese football passionate in a Luz stadium with more than 60 thousand spectators and a lot of talent on the pitch. Enough ingredients for a passionate game, with a lot of nerves on the surface. An anxiety that seems to have been felt with greater incidence in Benfica. Sporting entered with greater … Read more

THE BALL – Juveniles: Sporting and FC Porto win before the derby (Football)

THE BALL – Juveniles: Sporting and FC Porto win before the derby (Football)

Sporting and FC Porto won for the 2nd round of the National youth champions’ qualification phase, beating Estoril (2-1) and Torreense (1-0), respectively. João Infante and Manuel Kissanga were the lions’ service scorers, Anha Candé scored the only goal for the dragons. Sporting and FC Porto equal six points for Benfica, who thrashed SC Espinho … Read more

THE BALL – The starting eleven for the derby (Benfica-Sporting)

THE BALL – The starting eleven for the derby (Benfica-Sporting)

These are the starting eleven for Benfica and Sporting this Sunday, at Estádio da Luz. The derby, the big game of the 16th round of the League, is scheduled to start at 6 pm. BENFICA: Best eleven is available but with question marks on Neres and Rafa. Roger Schmidt has all the players fit for … Read more