IL PALLA – “The stop does not help Benfica” (United Arab Emirates)

IL PALLA – “The stop does not help Benfica” (United Arab Emirates)

Abroad since 2014, when he left Sporting for Monaco – already after having coached the Greek side Olympiakos in 2011/12 – Leonardo Jardim continues, whenever he can, to follow Portuguese football. As such, he spoke of Benfica’s momentum. “The stops are not beneficial for teams that are, or were, in a victorious cycle, such as … Read more

THE BALL – «We have a lot of love and respect to give to Ronaldo» (Australia)

THE BALL – «We have a lot of love and respect to give to Ronaldo» (Australia)

The chief executive officer (CEO) of the A-League, 1st Division of Australia Danny Townsend, in statements on SportsFM radio, made a glamor operation trying to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to head to that league. “Ronaldo said he wasn’t getting love and respect at Manchester United, but we have a lot of love and respect to give … Read more

THE BALL – At the end of his contract with Barcelona, ​​he prepares to return to Porto (Roller hockey)

THE BALL – At the end of his contract with Barcelona, ​​he prepares to return to Porto (Roller hockey)

Defender/midfielder Hélder Nunes, recent world runners-up in Argentina with Portugal, will return to FC Porto next season, according to A BOLA. The end of the adventure in Spain, where he has represented Barcelona since 2019, had been expected since last season, but the contractual commitments will have overridden the will of the parties. In addition … Read more

THE BALL – Brits say Beckham is in talks for Ronaldo (and wants to partner him with Messi) (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Brits say Beckham is in talks for Ronaldo (and wants to partner him with Messi) (Manchester United)

The English press assures that David Beckham is in talks with his agent Jorge Mendes to secure the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo for Inter Miami. OR The sun assures that the North American club wants to take advantage of the clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United to ensure competition from the Portuguese star. The … Read more

THE BALL – Jorge Mendes on the pitch for Ronaldo: meeting with the German giant (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Jorge Mendes on the pitch for Ronaldo: meeting with the German giant (Manchester United)

Ronaldo’s interview, in which he criticizes the club and the coach, makes his return to Manchester United after the World Cup very difficult, so the millionaire question is: where will he play next. the English newspaper Daily mail reveals this Tuesday that businessman Jorge Mendes has already met last week with Bayern Munich. In the … Read more

THE BALL – Bernardo Silva and his Smart: this is how some stars arrived in retirement (photo) (Portugal)

THE BALL – Bernardo Silva and his Smart: this is how some stars arrived in retirement (photo) (Portugal)

The national team started preparing for the World Cup in Qatar this Monday and it was under their own power that the players arrived in the City of Football in the afternoon. If many arrived in top-of-the-range cars and valued at many thousands of euros, Bernardo Silva was more ‘modest’ and presented himself at the … Read more

THE BALL – Abel Ferreira in the Brazilian national team? “If my grandmother, if I had Ronaldo…” (Brazil)

THE BALL – Abel Ferreira in the Brazilian national team?  “If my grandmother, if I had Ronaldo…” (Brazil)

It was with good humor that Abel Ferreira reacted to the umpteenth time that he was included as one of the possible replacements for Tite, who had already announced his departure after the World Cup in Qatar, to the Brazilian national team. The Portuguese manager, recently champion of Brazil with Palmeiras, has shown that he … Read more

IL PALLONE – Fall in love with the eaglets: the “see you soon” message from Enzo Fernández (Benfica)

IL PALLONE – Fall in love with the eaglets: the “see you soon” message from Enzo Fernández (Benfica)

Midfielder Enzo Fernández, Aguais’ reinforcement who had a brutal impact on the Benfica squad and whose good performances were rewarded with a World Cup call-up in Qatar, posted a “see you soon” message at match time to enter the national team (with Otamendi, also called up). Judging by the words, the former River Plate player … Read more

THE BALL – The draw for the entire round of 16 (with a hot derby) and the ‘path’ to the final (Portuguese Cup)

THE BALL – The draw for the entire round of 16 (with a hot derby) and the ‘path’ to the final (Portuguese Cup)

This Monday, the draw for the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup took place in Cidade do Futebol (behind closed doors, broadcast live on the Portuguese Football Federation’s YouTube channel). The highlight goes to the Minho derby between SC Braga and V. Guimarães. FC Porto receives Arouca, from the main division, and Benfica visits … Read more

THE BALL – «I hide behind nothing» (FC Porto)

THE BALL – «I hide behind nothing» (FC Porto)

Petit, coach of Boavista, believed that referees should, in the near future, speak immediately after matches. Faced with this problem, Sérgio Conceição was pragmatic. «I don’t have to comment on the words of my colleague and friend, I don’t think I have to, because talking about them is like reviewing my team’s game. I don’t … Read more