THE BALL – De Bruyne defines Haaland and indicates the numbers he can reach (Manchester City)

THE BALL – De Bruyne defines Haaland and indicates the numbers he can reach (Manchester City)

Erling Haaland has scored 24 goals in 19 games this season, so it’s not unreasonable that he could break the record two seasons ago, at Borussia Dortmund, in which he scored 41 goals in 41 games. As for what he can achieve in his career, team-mate Kevin de Bruyne doesn’t hesitate to put him on … Read more

THE BALL – Former Man. United star feels disrespected by comparison to Darwin (England)

THE BALL – Former Man. United star feels disrespected by comparison to Darwin (England)

Shine on man. United between 1994/95 and 2001/02, but he has also been criticized for some failures. At the age of 51, Andy Cole did not like comparisons with Darwin Nuñez, after the former Benfica’s lackluster performance against Man. City, for the League Cup, came out of the woods to defend and demand respect. “Cole… … Read more

THE BALL – Back at Flamengo, Mário Monteiro makes a confession about Benfica (Brazil)

THE BALL – Back at Flamengo, Mário Monteiro makes a confession about Benfica (Brazil)

After 17 years of working with Jorge Jesus, Mário Monteiro will now join Vítor Pereira’s technical team at Flamengo. A return to the field for the 58-year-old physical trainer, after choosing not to accompany JJ No. Fenerbahce. «I had already told Jorge Jesus that I would no longer work in Europe, I had already given … Read more

THE BALL – Pedro Emanuel suffers the sixth consecutive defeat (Saudi Arabia)

THE BALL – Pedro Emanuel suffers the sixth consecutive defeat (Saudi Arabia)

Al Khaleej’s delicate moment. The team coached by the Portuguese Pedro Emanuel suffered their sixth consecutive defeat this Sunday, after being beaten on the Al-Ettifaq field (0-1), in a match valid for the 10th round of the Saudi Arabian League. Al Khaleej has just four points from 10 games, sitting in 14th and third bottom … Read more

THE BALL – Ronaldo receives support from… the president of Turkey (Turkey)

THE BALL – Ronaldo receives support from… the president of Turkey (Turkey)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, president of Turkey since 2014, has come out in defense of… Cristiano Ronaldo. All because, during a meeting with children in Erzurum, in the east of that country, they were asked: Ronaldo or Messi? Erdogan did not reveal his choice, but took the opportunity to comment on the moment experienced by the … Read more

Basil sends messages to “Hezbollah” “flirting” with Franjieh and Mikati

Basil sends messages to “Hezbollah” “flirting” with Franjieh and Mikati

Al-Rahi holds “the pride of politicians” responsible for the obstacle to the election of the Lebanese president The head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Lebanese MP Gebran Bassil, is still sending messages to Hezbollah saying it is not isolated. As Al-Sharq Al-Awsat learned, he recently held two meetings with the head of the “Marada Movement”, … Read more

The Turkish defense minister does not rule out meeting his Syrian counterpart

The Turkish defense minister does not rule out meeting his Syrian counterpart

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has hinted at the possibility of holding a meeting with his Russian and Syrian counterparts. This was stated by Akar, at a press conference yesterday, commenting on what was previously announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the possibility of holding meetings at ministerial level after the phase of contacts … Read more

THE BALL – Benfica’s Champions League opponent has a coach at risk (Belgium)

THE BALL – Benfica’s Champions League opponent has a coach at risk (Belgium)

We are halfway through the season and, at Club Brugge, parallels are already being established with last season: good results in the Champions League, inconsistent in domestic competitions. The local press analyzes the moment of the team, in shock after the home defeat (1-4) against Sint-Truiden, last Wednesday, in the round of 16 of the … Read more

THE BALL – Conte devastated by injury to Richarlison (Tottenham)

THE BALL – Conte devastated by injury to Richarlison (Tottenham)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has revealed that Richarlison will still need three to four weeks to recover from the injury sustained while playing for Brazil in their World Cup match against Croatia. “I was talking to the medical department and they told me that Richarlison will be out for another three or four weeks,” explained … Read more

THE BALL – Atlético Madrid grants the wish of João Félix (Spain)

THE BALL – Atlético Madrid grants the wish of João Félix (Spain)

João Félix is ​​determined to leave Atlético Madrid in January, a wish the club will be willing to fulfill. This is the main novelty of the process, advanced by the AS newspaper, which adds to the data that has already appeared in England (see attached news): the Spanish club only admits one loan, until the … Read more