THE BALL – «Praises from Guardiola? My reality is white handkerchiefs» (Sporting)

THE BALL – «Praises from Guardiola?  My reality is white handkerchiefs» (Sporting)

Asked about the recent praise from Pep Guardiola’s coach (see associated news), Rúben Amorim recalled that he is experiencing a delicate situation at Sporting and that he will do everything to improve his relationship with the fans. «It’s always good to hear praise, but my reality goes through white handkerchiefs from the fans and a … Read more

A BOLA – Ex-FC Porto and ex-Benfica expelled in Vítor Pereira’s victory over Luís Castro (Brazil)

A BOLA – Ex-FC Porto and ex-Benfica expelled in Vítor Pereira’s victory over Luís Castro (Brazil)

Botafogo, coached by Luís Castro, was defeated, by 0-1, by Flamengo, by Vítor Pereira, in the 9th round of the Guanabara Cup, a tournament inserted in the Rio championship. The only goal of the match came in the first minute of the game, through Matheus Gonçalves, in a game in which Fla played with a … Read more

THE BALL – Sporting’s opponent: leader of the Premier League by former assistant to Guardiola (Europa League)

THE BALL – Sporting’s opponent: leader of the Premier League by former assistant to Guardiola (Europa League)

Few reasons to smile in Alvalade after the draw for the round of 16 of the Europa League. Sporting will face Arsenal, leader of the demanding Premier League and with a practically immaculate campaign in European competitions. Londoners entered directly into the Europa League group stage, this after having finished last season in fifth place … Read more

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus will lose goal scorer at zero cost at the end of the season (Fenerbahçe)

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus will lose goal scorer at zero cost at the end of the season (Fenerbahçe)

Enner Valencia, Ecuadorian forward who is the current top scorer for Fenerbahçe, Jorge Jesus, and the Turkish Super League, will leave the club coached by the Portuguese coach in July to head to Internacional de Porto Alegre. The information is advanced by Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in transfers, who adds that the 33-year-old player … Read more

THE BALL – Qualification for the World Cup guaranteed, the team will play in Guimarães (Women’s Football)

THE BALL – Qualification for the World Cup guaranteed, the team will play in Guimarães (Women’s Football)

The women’s national team, which guaranteed its presence in the final phase of the World Cup for the first time, will prepare for participation in this competition with two games against the national teams of Japan and Wales. The two games will take place at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, in Guimarães (the first on April … Read more

A BOLA – 16-year-old winger signs professional contract (Benfica)

A BOLA – 16-year-old winger signs professional contract (Benfica)

Kevin Pinto, a 16-year-old right-back, signed a professional contract with Benfica. At the club since 2021, after being signed from V. Setúbal, the player started his career at Arrentela, having also passed through Sporting. In his first season at Benfica’s service (2021/22), he played 20 games for the youth team and currently plays 14 games … Read more

THE BALL – Alcaraz responds to Djokovic: «No pressure» (Tennis)

THE BALL – Alcaraz responds to Djokovic: «No pressure» (Tennis)

With the conquest of the Open of Australia, Novak Djokovic returned to the leadership of the ATP ranking, dethroning Carlos Alcaraz who missed the tournament due to injury. Asked about how the duel with the young Spanish tennis player will be in 2023, the Serb made a point of stressing that his «main rival» remains … Read more

A BOLA – News A BOLA: At the end of his contract with Benfica, he should move to FC Porto (Roller Hockey)

A BOLA – News A BOLA: At the end of his contract with Benfica, he should move to FC Porto (Roller Hockey)

Spaniard Eduard Lamas, from Benfica, is in FC Porto’s sights to reinforce the defensive sector next season, joining the expected return of Hélder Nunes, to end his bond with Barcelona, ​​found A BOLA. At the end of his contract with Benfica, the Spanish defender/midfielder will not be part of the squad for next season and … Read more

THE BALL – Renato Paiva thrashed in the derby and talks about the future: «Tranquilo» (Brazil)

THE BALL – Renato Paiva thrashed in the derby and talks about the future: «Tranquilo» (Brazil)

Bahia, coached by Renato Paiva, had a disastrous night in Recife, being thrashed by Sport, by 0-6, equaling the biggest defeat ever in the history of this classic, repeating results recorded in 1959 and 1956. The Portuguese coach’s team was reduced to 10 players after 14 minutes (left-back Ryan was sent off) and suffered the … Read more

THE BALL – Sérgio Conceição analyzes defeat and releases: «So they don’t massacre me in Portugal…» (FC Porto)

THE BALL – Sérgio Conceição analyzes defeat and releases: «So they don’t massacre me in Portugal…» (FC Porto)

Statements by Sérgio Conceição, coach of FC Porto, after the defeat by Inter, in Milan (0-1), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. «It was a very competitive game, with two teams at the level of a round of 16 of the Champions League. The players fulfilled the plan … Read more