THE BALL – Portimão at risk (Moto GP)

THE BALL – Portimão at risk (Moto GP)

At a time when the daily numbers of the pandemic in Portugal, and in the world, are growing at an unprecedented rate, there is a serious possibility that the World Championship of motorcycling may not get to accelerate in the Algarve, from 20 to 22 November. It was also possible to see the words of … Read more

THE BALL – João Lourenço expresses regret to Eduardo dos Santos for the death of his son-in-law (Angola)

THE BALL – João Lourenço expresses regret to Eduardo dos Santos for the death of his son-in-law (Angola)

The Angolan President, João Lourenço, addressed to his predecessor, José Eduardo dos Santos, feelings of regret at the death of his son-in-law, Sindika Dokolo, married to businesswoman Isabel dos Santos. “I express the deepest feelings of condolence to President JES, for the tragic death of his son-in-law Sindika Dokolo, whose news surprised Angolan society,” wrote … Read more

BOLA – UNITA says Angolan President “is afraid of the people” (Angola)

BOLA – UNITA says Angolan President “is afraid of the people” (Angola)

The UNITA leader said that the MPLA president, a party in the government, “is afraid of the people”. Adalberto Costa Júnior was speaking at the opening of the II ordinary meeting of the Political Commission of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), meeting in the next two days and spoke about … Read more

THE BALL – «Government must apologize to the partners of Marítimo» (Marítimo)

THE BALL – «Government must apologize to the partners of Marítimo» (Marítimo)

Marítimo was surprised by the decision of the Regional Government of Madeira to prohibit the presence of supporters in the derby between Marítimo and Nacional, a game scheduled for Saturday, at 8.30 pm, at Estádio do Marítimo. In a statement posted on the website, the red-green club even considers that the island government owes an … Read more

BALL – Noronha Lopes demands counting of physical votes (Benfica)

BALL – Noronha Lopes demands counting of physical votes (Benfica)

The list led by João Noronha Lopes issued a statement criticizing the process surrounding the vote. “Within 24 hours of the elections, there is no electoral regulation that could be consulted or a protocol to follow”, he accuses. The high point of criticism goes to the electronic voting system. “The information we have, after consultation … Read more

THE BALL – Ruben Guerreiro and the race for the blue jersey: «As long as I have the strength…» (Returns to Italy)

THE BALL – Ruben Guerreiro and the race for the blue jersey: «As long as I have the strength…» (Returns to Italy)

A mechanical breakdown on the third climb prevented Ruben Guerreiro (EF1) from getting even closer to Giovanni Visconti, who leads the mountain prize. The Portuguese, however, remains in the fight. «After winning the first count and being second in the next, a breakdown in the changes made him not score in the third count, but … Read more

THE BALL – Dragon in Manchester with high alert (Champions League)

THE BALL – Dragon in Manchester with high alert (Champions League)

A few hours after the arrival of FC Porto, Manchester received expected but unwanted news: Boris Johnson announced that Greater Manchester will enter, starting at midnight on Friday, at the level of 3 restrictions, the highest of the plan for halt the rise in Covid-19 cases in the UK. “Given the public health situation, I … Read more

BALL – French League to honor headless teacher (France)

BALL – French League to honor headless teacher (France)

The French League decreed a minute of silence before the games next weekend, in honor of Samuel Paty, professor of history and geography beheaded on Friday, after showing illustrations of Mohammed to students. As announced by the League, during the minute of silence, the image of the teacher will also be displayed, while players will … Read more

BALL – Without Misic and Rafael Camacho, Dinamo Zagreb points the finger at Sporting (Sporting)

BALL – Without Misic and Rafael Camacho, Dinamo Zagreb points the finger at Sporting (Sporting)

In search of strengthening the squad on the last day of the transfer market (in Croatia it will only end this Monday), Dinamo Zagreb failed to sign Rafael Camacho and Josip Misic. The two players would arrive on loan from Sporting, but the Croatian champions did not reach an agreement with the lions. No Sports … Read more

THE BALL – Portugal with the second worst day since the beginning of the pandemic (COVID-19)

THE BALL – Portugal with the second worst day since the beginning of the pandemic (COVID-19)

Portugal registered an additional 1394 cases of infection and 12 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. It is the second day with the most cases since the pandemic began, after the 1516 that occurred on April 10. It is the first time that there has been a record of two consecutive days with … Read more