A BOLA – Hugs in the farewell to Sérgio Conceição? (FC Porto)

A BOLA – Hugs in the farewell to Sérgio Conceição?  (FC Porto)

Final whistle at FC Porto-Belenenses SAD and the natural greetings between coaches and players. The eyes of the few present at the venue were focused on Sérgio Conceição, who left the bench and greeted all his staff, went to the referee trio and greeted more players. The ritual seemed to go on over time, as … Read more

THE BALL – Daniel Ramos and the President dressed up as… cows (Santa Clara)

THE BALL – Daniel Ramos and the President dressed up as… cows (Santa Clara)

In the celebrations for the qualification of Santa Clara for European competitions there was an absolutely hilarious moment. Coach Daniel Ramos and President Rui Cordeiro came dressed in… cows. That was how they both appeared at the press conference after the match with Farense (4-0), in which Daniel Ramos explained that it is “a fact … Read more

THE BALL – «We are candidates to win the Super Cup, let’s start there» (Sporting)

THE BALL – «We are candidates to win the Super Cup, let’s start there» (Sporting)

Only on the antepenultimate round, before the match with Boavista, did Rúben Amorim assume the candidacy for the title of national champion. Now he has already assumed that Sporting will be a candidate to win the Super Cup. «We have the Super Cup and it is to win. Then it’s game by game, again. We … Read more

THE BALL – Immobile denounces attack by the president of Torino (Italy)

THE BALL – Immobile denounces attack by the president of Torino (Italy)

Lazio striker Ciro Immobile used social media to denounce the attack he says was victimized by Urbano Cairo, president of Torino, at the end of the game between the two teams (0-0), played on Tuesday. Olympic Stadium, delayed on the 25th round of Serie A (it was postponed due to positive cases from Covid-19). «At … Read more

THE BALL – Ronaldo in search of the trophy he needs before… farewell? (Italy)

THE BALL – Ronaldo in search of the trophy he needs before… farewell?  (Italy)

Juventus lost the Italian Cup final last season, on penalties (2-4), against Naples, Atalanta defeated the final the year before, against Lazio (0-2). This Wednesday, starting at 8 pm, and even before the Serie A decision-making journey, the last two defeated finalists decide, among themselves, to win the Italian Cup. While it is certain that … Read more

A BOLA – Bruno Fernandes elected footballer of the year again (Manchester United)

A BOLA – Bruno Fernandes elected footballer of the year again (Manchester United)

The Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes was elected, for the second consecutive year, footballer of the year at Manchester United, an award attributed through the vote of the fans. Bruno Fernandes collected 63 percent of the vote, followed by defender Luke Shaw (21 percent) and striker Edinson Cavani (6 percent). He’s out of this world ???? … Read more

THE BALL – David Luiz leaving Arsenal (England)

THE BALL – David Luiz leaving Arsenal (England)

David Luiz will leave Arsenal at the end of this season. The confirmation was made, this Tuesday, by Mikel Arteta, coach of the gunners, at a press conference. «David Luiz won everything in football. I had the privilege of working with him for 18 months and I really enjoyed it. We had a great time … Read more

THE BALL – Raúl Jiménez should only return next season (Wolverhampton)

THE BALL – Raúl Jiménez should only return next season (Wolverhampton)

Away from the pitch since 29 November last year, following a skull fracture suffered in a shock starring David Luiz, Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez is unlikely to play again this season. The former Benfica player, who recently turned 30, already works as part of the Wolverhampton squad and has scheduled an appointment with a specialist … Read more

THE BALL – V. Guimarães punished with another game behind closed doors (Vitória de Guimarães)

THE BALL – V. Guimarães punished with another game behind closed doors (Vitória de Guimarães)

V. Guimarães was punished with another game behind closed doors and a five thousand euro fine, according to a decision communicated this Monday by the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation. At issue, there was no sound from the recordings captured by the video surveillance system (CCTV) at the D. Afonso Henriques Stadium, in … Read more

THE BALL – Yilmaz rests fans: «We will be champions» (Lille)

THE BALL – Yilmaz rests fans: «We will be champions» (Lille)

After the draw against Saint-Etienne (0-0), Boruk Yilmaz told everyone to hear that Lille will be champion and that no one should be worried. «Don’t worry, we will be champions. You are fighting dogs. You’ll see. It doesn’t matter who it is ”, repeated the Turkish striker. Lille, by José Fonte, Renato Sanches and Xeka, … Read more