THE BALL – Enzo and Otamendi can make history: the world champions who played in Portugal (but with a difference) (Benfica)

THE BALL – Enzo and Otamendi can make history: the world champions who played in Portugal (but with a difference) (Benfica)

Let’s remember: if Argentina crown themselves world champions this Sunday, in the final with a stop in Lusail, Enzo Fernández and Otamendi will go down in history as the first players to become world champions playing for a national club. There are only five footballers who have played in Portugal with the World Cup in … Read more

THE BALL – «All of Benfica’s players appreciated each other a lot in this World Cup» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «All of Benfica’s players appreciated each other a lot in this World Cup» (Benfica)

BOLA spoke to Vítor Paneira, a former Benfica player, who elects Enzo Fernández as “one of the surprises of the World Cup” and points to Otamendi as “the pillar of the Argentine national team”. «It is curious that all the Benfica players have improved in this World Cup: António Silva, despite playing little, has shown … Read more

THE BALL – «João Mário? Trust is not sold in the supermarket” (FC Porto)

THE BALL – «João Mário?  Trust is not sold in the supermarket” (FC Porto)

When asked about João Mário’s individual performance, which was also lower than the previous season, coach Sérgio Conceição left his analysis. “Trust is earned every day. If it was on sale in the supermarket, I would buy a few bottles and give them to my players. The team wasn’t comfortable in the first half, it … Read more

Renewable energy, coffee and a double harvest: Angola’s economic potential

Renewable energy, coffee and a double harvest: Angola’s economic potential

Angola has long been a global player in the energy sector, with oil and gas accounting for the lion’s share of exports. Pro-business policies have helped attract new investment from companies such as TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil. According to the International Energy Agency, Angola is on track to become southern Africa’s largest oil producer. “We have … Read more

6 common and unexpected causes of muscle weakness

6 common and unexpected causes of muscle weakness

Riyadh: Dr. Birra Mubarak Sure you get upset when opening a jar of pickles or jam becomes difficult for you, but that’s to be expected if you’re not interested in strengthening your muscle skills. But are there other causes of muscle weakness that have nothing to do with how much exercise you do to strengthen … Read more

BOLA – Morocco will host the Club World Cup (FIFA)

BOLA – Morocco will host the Club World Cup (FIFA)

Morocco will host the next edition of the Club World Cup, again in the seven-team format. The competition, which will take place from 1 to 11 February, is one of the latest of the current model, with FIFA planning a new format, for 2025, in a sort of championship over the space of a month … Read more

THE BALL – José Mourinho: was it written in the stars? (Selection)

THE BALL – José Mourinho: was it written in the stars?  (Selection)

With the departure of Fernando Santos, according to data collected by A BOLA, José Mourinho is the strongest hypothesis for the succession in the post of national coach. The 59-year-old coach has a contract with Roma until 2024, so the arrival of the A special in command of Portugal should be through an agreement between … Read more

THE BALL – Official: Real Madrid guarantee the pearl of Abel Ferreira (Palmeiras)

THE BALL – Official: Real Madrid guarantee the pearl of Abel Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Endrick will be a Real Madrid player from June 2024. Real Madrid released a statement this Thursday, confirming the signing of the 16-year-old striker, who plays for Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira. “Real Madrid, Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he … Read more

THE PALLO – Mbappé leaves a message to his “brother” Hakimi (France)

THE PALLO – Mbappé leaves a message to his “brother” Hakimi (France)

Kylian Mbappé left a moving message to Achraf Hakimi, his great friend and teammate at PSG, after France beat Morocco (2-0) in the semi-finals of the World Cup. After 90 minutes as opponents, they gave a long hug at the end and the Frenchman then left the right-back a message on social media. “Second consecutive … Read more

Joe Biden welcomes close cooperation with Africa

Joe Biden welcomes close cooperation with Africa

Published on : 12/15/2022 – 03:46 US President Joe Biden addressed his colleagues at the end of the Africa Business Forum, which occupied the second day of the meeting, to salute the concrete results. With our correspondent and special envoy in Washington, Guillaume Naudin and Magali Lagrange Fifteen minutes of speech, to present 15 billion … Read more