THE BALL – Buffon: «Everything drives me to leave Italy» (Juventus)

THE BALL – Buffon: «Everything drives me to leave Italy» (Juventus)

Gianluigi Buffon confirms his intention to start a new experience outside Italy, but admits that he has not decided where he will go, this at a time when he is associated with Benfica. “Finishing the story with Juventus was the right decision. After 20 years at this level and in a relationship of total mutual … Read more

A BOLA – Mário Branco leaves the position of sports director of Famalicão (Famalicão)

A BOLA – Mário Branco leaves the position of sports director of Famalicão (Famalicão)

Famalicão made official Mário Branco’s departure from the position of sports director a few minutes ago, at his own request. The responsible assumed functions on December 16, when João Pedro Sousa was still the coach and the club was in a complicated situation in the league classification. According to what A BOLA found, Mário Jorge … Read more

A BOLA – Abdu Conté in the list of targets to attack (FC Porto)

A BOLA – Abdu Conté in the list of targets to attack (FC Porto)

Abdu Conté, 23-year-old Moreirense’s left-back, recently called on the under-21 National Team to compete in the final stage of the European Championship, in order to make up for the forced absence of Thierry Correia, is identified as an interesting target of FC Porto, being a player with physical conditions and characteristics that please Sérgio Conceição, … Read more

THE BALL – “I do whatever it takes to help others be better” (Manchester City)

THE BALL – “I do whatever it takes to help others be better” (Manchester City)

Rúben Dias was one of Manchester City’s revelations this season. The 24-year-old central saw his personality highlighted by Pep Guardiola and broached this subject in a conversation with the official website of the English emblem. «Since I started playing football I’ve always been very focused on winning. And I do whatever it takes, I really … Read more

A BOLA – Without Allegri, Real Madrid focuses on another Italian coach (Spain)

A BOLA – Without Allegri, Real Madrid focuses on another Italian coach (Spain)

Confirmed the departure of Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid are now focusing on finding a new coach. Having failed to sign Massimiliano Allegri, who has an agreement with Juventus, the merengue emblem now turns to another Italian coach. According to Sky Sport Italia, Antonio Conte is Florentino Pérez’s priority. The 51-year-old coach is free after winning … Read more

A BOLA – «Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus in Europe? If they stop doing nonsense…» (Spain)

A BOLA – «Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus in Europe?  If they stop doing nonsense…» (Spain)

Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, considers that the success of the Champions League is not dependent on the participation of Real Madrid, Barcelona or Juventus, clubs that are subject to disciplinary proceedings by UEFA, following their involvement in the failed Superliga project European. “The Champions can continue without Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus. Perfectly. You … Read more

BOLA – Sérgio Conceição stays for two more years (FC Porto)

BOLA – Sérgio Conceição stays for two more years (FC Porto)

Sérgio Conceição will coach FC Porto for another two years. The agreement between the trainer and the president of the dragons, Pinto da Costa, was agreed yesterday, but will only be made official next week, after the final of the Champions League, which will be played on Saturday at Dragão. The day after it became … Read more

BOLA – Buffon ‘s manager: «Benfica is a club that may interest you» (Benfica)

BOLA – Buffon ‘s manager: «Benfica is a club that may interest you» (Benfica)

«Benfica is a club that may interest you!» Without a word, Gianluigi Buffon’s manager Silvano Martina confirmed the news of A BOLA – the 43-year-old Italian goalkeeper admits to continuing his career at Benfica after ending his contract with Juventus. The incarnates were informed that Buffon is considering playing another season. Benfica, Sevilla and Olympiakos … Read more

THE BALL – Zidane leaves Real Madrid, successor is chosen (Spain)

THE BALL – Zidane leaves Real Madrid, successor is chosen (Spain)

The decision has been made and, according to the daily ‘AS’, is irreversible: Zinedine Zidane is leaving Real Madrid. The Spanish newspaper said, in its digital edition, that the French coach, 48 years old, communicated the decision, this Wednesday, to Florentino Pérez, president of the emblem merengue, and the squad. Italian Massimiliano Allegri, reports ‘AS’, … Read more

THE BALL – «Benfica and a number of teams can touch us» (Russia)

THE BALL – «Benfica and a number of teams can touch us» (Russia)

Spartak Moscow is one of Benfica’s potential opponents in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Rui Vitória, new coach of the Russian team, does not dwell on the projection of a possible reunion with the eagles in the fight for access to the race millionaire. «Let’s go to the fight! You can play … Read more