THE BALL – «Enzo will have to prove that he is body and soul at Benfica» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «Enzo will have to prove that he is body and soul at Benfica» (Benfica)

Benfica former Luís Filipe assumes Enzo Fernández is on his way to redeeming himself with the fans, but he still hasn’t changed everyone’s opinion. The Argentina international celebrated New Year’s Eve in Argentina, without authorization, at a time when he was associated with Chelsea. «Enzo will have to demonstrate to the most divided fans that … Read more

IL PALLONE – “Since I left, my goal is to return to Nacional” (Sporting)

IL PALLONE – “Since I left, my goal is to return to Nacional” (Sporting)

With a contract with Sporting until June 2024, Sebastián Coates, 32, does not hide that he dreams of returning to the club where he trained: Nacional Montevideo. “The truth is that since I left the club I have always had and still have the goal of returning. Obviously it depends on many things, on how … Read more

THE BALL – The lions’ target under the lens: «It will be a great signing (Sporting)

THE BALL – The lions’ target under the lens: «It will be a great signing (Sporting)

Leonardo Lelo, 22, Casa Pia’s left-back, is already the target of the lion in this month of January, while A BOLA has advanced in its Tuesday edition. Vasco Faísca, current coach of Farense, is of the opinion that Sporting are making an excellent choice, he who knows them well, having been his coach in 2018/2019 … Read more

THE BALL – João Félix could renew before leaving: the reason (Atlético Madrid)

THE BALL – João Félix could renew before leaving: the reason (Atlético Madrid)

João Félix will leave Atlético Madrid, but there is a possibility that the 23-year-old Portuguese striker will renew his contract with the ‘colchoneros’ before moving to Chelsea. According to the newspaper Brandthe Spanish club wants to ensure that João Félix extends the constraint until 2027 (the current one ends in 2026). This renewal has one … Read more

THE BALL – «Fábio is creative and has quality: he made the difference» (Arsenal)

THE BALL – «Fábio is creative and has quality: he made the difference» (Arsenal)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta of Spain has praised Portuguese under-21 midfielder Fábio Vieira after the 22-year-old Portuguese player, formerly of FC Porto, provided assists for the first two goals of the three scored by the Londoners in the victory ( 3-0) obtained by the ‘gunners’ in Monday evening’s match at the Kassam Stadium, against Oxford … Read more

THE BALL – José Mourinho reportedly rejected the Brazilian team (and didn’t even use a famous ‘wedge’) (Brazil)

THE BALL – José Mourinho reportedly rejected the Brazilian team (and didn’t even use a famous ‘wedge’) (Brazil)

Tite stepped down as Brazil manager following the World Cup in Qatar and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has since been looking for a replacement. After the news about Zidane, ‘Sky Sports’ from Italy anticipated this Monday that José Mourinho also declined the invitation to lead the Brazilian. The same source also reveals that the … Read more

BOLA – SAD informs CMVM that directors have been set up as defendants (Benfica)

BOLA – SAD informs CMVM that directors have been set up as defendants (Benfica)

Benfica SAD informed this Monday, in a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), that the company and members of the board of directors were accused, Two days later the club confirmed that it had been «constituted defendant on January 3, as well as, inherently and among others, the members of the board of … Read more

THE BALL – Club Brugge defeated in the debut of a new coach (Belgium)

THE BALL – Club Brugge defeated in the debut of a new coach (Belgium)

Club Brugge, opponents of Benfica in the round of 16 of the Champions League, were defeated by Genk, 1-3, on the debut of the new coach, Scott Parker. In the away match against the leaders of the Belgian championship, Club Brugge even scored first, with Hans Vanaken (21′), an advantage shortly after canceled by Carlos … Read more

THE BALL – «Someone told the referee he was offside» (Wolverhampton)

THE BALL – «Someone told the referee he was offside» (Wolverhampton)

The Spaniard Julen Lopetegui, former coach of FC Porto and now in charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers (England), has not silenced his indignation at the decisions of the referee team led by Andrew Madley in the draw (2-2) of the ‘wolves ‘ ‘ Last Saturday evening, at Anfield, against Liverpool, in particular for validating the 2-1 … Read more

THE BALL – On his return to Brazil, Luís Castro tries on goal (Botafogo)

THE BALL – On his return to Brazil, Luís Castro tries on goal (Botafogo)

Luís Castro left for Brazil on Saturday to begin his second season as Botafogo coach. Expectations are, he speculated, to do better than the previous year. «Brasileirão is a very competitive league and now, in addition to that, Cruzeiro, Vasco da Gama, Grémio and Bahia have grown, great clubs. I want to make a more … Read more