THE BALL – This will be Arsenal’s first reinforcement for next season (Arsenal)

OR Voetbal Priemeur, from the Netherlands, guarantees that Arsenal have already secured a reinforcement for next season. This is Youri Tielemans, midfielder whose contract with Leicester is about to expire, with whom the gunners they will already have a principle of agreement. The 25-year-old Belgium international is serving his fifth season at Leicester. This season … Read more

THE BALL – «The word ‘champion’? I know, but we’re only at the beginning” (Benfica)

Roger Schmidt was asked if he knows the word “champion”, as he himself admitted that he learned Portuguese. The German coach replied curiously. “Champion? It’s almost an international word. I know, but we’re only at the beginning,” he commented. The German coach also spoke about Rafa and a possible lack of use of the winger … Read more

AND IT WAS – Manchester City

Manchester City receives Brentford, in the 16th round of the Premier League. You citizens they are in second place, with 32 points, managing, if they win, to overtake and put pressure on Arsenal, who lead the competition, with 34 points, and only play on Sundays. Brentford, on the other hand, is in the middle of … Read more

THE BALL – Benzema returned to Lyon but goals… only from penalties (France)

1-1 draw between Lyon and Nice in the opening match of the 15th day of Ligue 1, marked by the presence on the pitch of Karim Benzema to show the Ballon d’Or to the fans of the club where he was trained and from which he was transferred to Real Madrid in 2009. However, the … Read more