A BOLA – Poll: Should João Mário continue to score penalties at Benfica? (THE BALL)

A BOLA – Poll: Should João Mário continue to score penalties at Benfica?  (THE BALL)

Following the interactivity that we intend to implement with the readers of the different platforms of the A BOLA universe, we launch you a new challenge. In addition to the Correio do Leitor section, which we publish daily on the pages of the hard copy edition and in which you can continue to participate by … Read more

THE BALL – «Lukaku will score three goals against FC Porto, just like I did» (Inter Milan)

THE BALL – «Lukaku will score three goals against FC Porto, just like I did» (Inter Milan)

March 15, 2005. Just like now, Inter and FC Porto met in the round of 16 of the Champions League. After a 1-1 draw at Dragão, the Nerazzurri eliminated the then team coached by José Couceiro with a 3-1 victory. Three goals from Brazilian Adriano, known as Emperor. «I remember those round of 16 of … Read more

THE BALL – Do you know how much was spent on transfers this season around the world? The record was not beaten… (Football )

THE BALL – Do you know how much was spent on transfers this season around the world?  The record was not beaten… (Football )

Professional clubs around the world paid 9.12 billion euros in player transfers this season, which is the second highest amount ever, according to the Football Observatory (CIES). The record continues to ‘belong’ to the 2019/2020 season, with 9.7 billion. Even so, the winter window for this season reached a new high.

THE BALL – Null between Casa Pia and Vitória de Guimarães (see summary) (Liga)

THE BALL – Null between Casa Pia and Vitória de Guimarães (see summary) (Liga)

The direct confrontation for fifth place changed nothing: Vitória de Guimarães continues in that position, two points above Casa Pia, after the 0-0 that persisted until the end of the duel between the two emblems, this Sunday night at the National Stadium, in Oeiras . In a game that never got to heat up, and … Read more

A BOLA – Announcement: SC Braga reacts to aggression against a photojournalist at the stadium (SC Braga)

A BOLA – Announcement: SC Braga reacts to aggression against a photojournalist at the stadium (SC Braga)

A photojournalist working for the newspaper O Jogo was attacked on Sunday night, shortly after the game between SC Braga and Arouca (2-0). The incident has already led to the reaction of the club from Braga. Here is the statement: «SC Braga repudiates any and all acts of violence and, therefore, censures the behavior verified … Read more

THE BALL – Vinicius angry: «The insults continue» (Real Madrid)

THE BALL – Vinicius angry: «The insults continue» (Real Madrid)

Vinícius Júnior, the Brazilian striker for Real Madrid, took to social media to denounce that he was again insulted during the game this Saturday, against Osasuna, in Pamplona, ​​which the meringues won by 2-0. «The insults continue… but so does the dance. See you in Liverpool! Hala Madrid», wrote the 22-year-old Brazilian international. The insults … Read more

THE BALL – Is Diogo Costa a headache? «I have not complained» (FC Porto)

THE BALL – Is Diogo Costa a headache?  «I have not complained» (FC Porto)

In the middle of the second half, Diogo Costa lay down on the lawn and had to receive medical assistance in the calf of his left leg. The goalkeeper ended up holding out on the field and, at the end of the match against Rio Ave, Sérgio Conceição devalued. ′′ If we have one or … Read more

A BOLA – Reinforcement hired from Vasco da Gama without a work permit in England (Chelsea)

A BOLA – Reinforcement hired from Vasco da Gama without a work permit in England (Chelsea)

Andrey Santos, an 18-year-old midfielder signed by Chelsea from Vasco da Gama in January, has not received the necessary work permit to play in England. The player, who cost 20 million euros, failed to obtain a work permit on just one point: due to the high number of players signed by the blues for the … Read more

THE BALL – Aursnes example of humility: «I don’t think he deserved it…» (Benfica)

THE BALL – Aursnes example of humility: «I don’t think he deserved it…» (Benfica)

Fredrik Aursnes has proved to be a special case at this Benfica. He came in almost as a complete unknown and is currently one of the key players in the team, whatever his position. The Norwegian midfielder won over his coach, teammates and supporters, but remains discreet and modest, committed to working for the team. … Read more

A BOLA – UEFA ‘Ranking’: little hope for Portugal (UEFA)

A BOLA – UEFA ‘Ranking’: little hope for Portugal (UEFA)

Benfica’s victory in Belgium contributed 0.333 points to Portugal’s ranking, which made it possible to reduce the disadvantage for the Netherlands in the fight for sixth place – which is worth three clubs in the Champions League in 2024/25, instead of two for the 7th. ranked. The distance is still 2,651 points, leaving only small … Read more