A BOLA – UEFA will correct a gap that gives Chelsea the freedom to make long contracts (and payments) (England)

A BOLA – UEFA will correct a gap that gives Chelsea the freedom to make long contracts (and payments) (England)

UEFA will correct rules in order to prevent Chelsea’s recent practice of amortizing player purchases over several years, at a time when this is the club that has spent the most in the winter market so far: in six signings 178 million were invested . The London club signed the Ukrainian Mykhaylo Mudryk a few … Read more

THE BALL – Promising midfielder by Jorge Jesus on the eagle’s radar (Benfica)

THE BALL – Promising midfielder by Jorge Jesus on the eagle’s radar (Benfica)

As reported by the Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, who specializes in the transfer market, Benfica is very attentive to the performances and growth of Arda Guler, a 17-year-old midfielder who has already represented the Turkish national team on one occasion and who has shone in the service of Fenerbahçe, commanded by coach Jorge Jesus. This … Read more

THE BALL – Vítor Carvalho did not know the coach: «I went to the Internet to see who he was» (Gil Vicente)

THE BALL – Vítor Carvalho did not know the coach: «I went to the Internet to see who he was» (Gil Vicente)

Vítor Carvalho, a leading figure in Gil Vicente’s midfield, confessed to having looked for information about Daniel Sousa as soon as he found out that he would be his new coach. In statements to Sports TVthe 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder admitted to having used the «Internet to research the coach’s career». «I went to see who … Read more

THE BALL – Grimaldo in difficulty (Benfica)

THE BALL – Grimaldo in difficulty (Benfica)

Spaniard Álex Grimaldo ended yesterday’s game, Saturday, with Santa Clara exhausted and, in the end, did not hide the physical difficulties, clinging to his right leg. Situation to be assessed with the utmost care, on returning to work in Seixal. The left-back, remember, had suffered a sprain in his left ankle in the game with … Read more

THE BALL – Ronaldo promoted to captain (Al Nassr)

THE BALL – Ronaldo promoted to captain (Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his debut (official, since he already played for the new team in the friendly with PSG) for Al Nassr on Sunday, in the reception to Al Ettifaq, and, when he goes up to the pitch, the Portuguese striker should have on his left arm the team captain’s armband. The information about … Read more

THE BALL – Liverpool – Chelsea DIRECT (England)

THE BALL – Liverpool – Chelsea DIRECT (England)

Liverpool and Chelsea face each other, this Saturday, from 12.30 pm, in a game of the 21st round of the Premier League. Reds e blues have the same points, 28, even though the team coached by Klopp has played one game less than the Londoners. Liverpool and Chelsea occupy the ninth and 10th positions, respectively. … Read more

THE BALL – Porro does not talk about the market, but leaves a guarantee (Sporting)

THE BALL – Porro does not talk about the market, but leaves a guarantee (Sporting)

Pedro Porro’s professional future remains open, taking into account the strong harassment he is being targeted by Chelsea and, above all, Tottenham, who are trying at all costs to sign him in this market window. Sporting, however, continues to resist and is intransigent in the negotiations, only receptive to transferring the footballer for the value … Read more

THE BALL – Galatasaray dismisses Seferovic but striker must remain in Turkey (Benfica)

THE BALL – Galatasaray dismisses Seferovic but striker must remain in Turkey (Benfica)

According to news advanced this Friday by the Turkish newspaper Fansthe Swiss international striker Haris Seferovic, 30 years old, loaned by Benfica to Galatasaray in the past closed season, with a purchase option of 2.5 million euros, is leaving the Istanbul emblem due to the poor performance presented. The formation commanded by Okan Buruk was … Read more

THE BALL – «Strengthen the goal? We believe a lot in our young people» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «Strengthen the goal?  We believe a lot in our young people» (Benfica)

The goal issue was one of the themes at Roger Schmidt’s press conference. Helton Leite is leaving and the German coach was asked about Benfica’s supposed interest in Hugo Souza. ′′ Helton wanted to leave, he’s going to Turkey to play more. He is a good person and an excellent goalkeeper, too good to be … Read more

A BOLA – A BOLA poll: Is Gonçalo Guedes a good signing for Benfica? (THE BALL)

A BOLA – A BOLA poll: Is Gonçalo Guedes a good signing for Benfica?  (THE BALL)

Following the interactivity that we intend to implement with readers of the different platforms of the A BOLA universe, we launch you a new challenge. In addition to the Reader’s Mail section, which we publish daily on the pages of the paper edition and in which you can continue to participate by sending your opinions … Read more