THE BALL – PSG players accuse the referee of insults (Champions League)

THE BALL – PSG players accuse the referee of insults (Champions League)

Bjorn Kuipers was the target of harsh criticism from PSG players. The Dutch referee (who expelled Di María for alleged aggression against Fernandinho) was accused of insulting the athletes of the Parisian emblem. «The referee said to Leandro Paredes: ‘Fuck you…’. UEFA talks about respect, but if we, the players, say that, we will have … Read more

THE BALL – Petit gave «different training» (Belenenses SAD)

THE BALL – Petit gave «different training» (Belenenses SAD)

This Tuesday, Petit previewed the meeting with Portimonense, from the 31st round. The coach of Belenenses SAD spoke to journalists from the cinema room at the Oeiras Parque shopping center where the squad and the rest of the staff watched the film Mortal Kombat, at a time of strengthening the group spirit. «It is a … Read more

THE BALL – Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting? The response of Rúben Amorim (Sporting)

THE BALL – Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting?  The response of Rúben Amorim (Sporting)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Sporting has been well-publicized in the Italian press. A matter that was questioned to Rúben Amorim, in the preview of the match with Rio Ave, of the 31st day. «Everyone liked to count on Cristiano Ronaldo, but we have to live day-to-day. I don’t know if I’m going to be suspended … Read more

A BOLA – Flamengo’s’ Vice ‘admits Jesus’ return: «It would be natural…» (Benfica)

A BOLA – Flamengo’s’ Vice ‘admits Jesus’ return: «It would be natural…» (Benfica)

Marcos Braz, vice-president of football for Flamengo, does not close the door to the eventual return of Jorge Jesus to the Rio de Janeiro club. «If he thought he could come back one day and I thought he could do that hiring again, it would be natural. It is pertinent, not least because [Jesus] there … Read more

THE BALL – OFFICIAL: Mourinho is the coach of Roma (Italy)

THE BALL – OFFICIAL: Mourinho is the coach of Roma (Italy)

José Mourinho was announced as Paulo Fonseca’s successor as Roma coach, starting next season. Shortly after announcing the departure of Paulo Fonseca at the end of the season, Roma announced that it will be another Portuguese to lead the team, thus enabling José Mourinho to return to Italy. The Portuguese coach was fired from Tottenham … Read more

THE BALL – Barbecue at Messi’s house breaks government and League protocols (Barcelona)

THE BALL – Barbecue at Messi’s house breaks government and League protocols (Barcelona)

The intention was good, but the barbecue organized by Leonel Messi Monday at his home for teammates could put the Argentine in a bad mood. The idea was to give strength to the team after a defeat and in the week that Barcelona will face Atlético Madrid, but the lunch – which were players and … Read more

THE BALL – Fábio Silva explains: «You have to smell the goal» (Wolverhampton)

THE BALL – Fábio Silva explains: «You have to smell the goal» (Wolverhampton)

Fábio Silva scored a goal on Monday that gave Wolves an advantage against West Ham (the game would be a 1-1 draw), explaining in the end what their fourth goal in the Premier League was like. On the verge of the whistle for the break, Fábio scored in a shot at the entrance of the … Read more

BOLA – Henry confirms that he is part of a project to buy Arsenal (Arsenal)

BOLA – Henry confirms that he is part of a project to buy Arsenal (Arsenal)

This Monday, Thierry Henry confirmed that he was involved in a mega project for the purchase of Arsenal by the millionaire Daniel Ek, a Swede who was the founder of the music platform Spotify. The news was advanced in recent days by the British press, guaranteeing that the Nordic would have the support of three … Read more

BOLA – CIES points out Vertonghen as the best in the league; check out the top10 (photo gallery) (Liga)

BOLA – CIES points out Vertonghen as the best in the league;  check out the top10 (photo gallery) (Liga)

This Monday, CIES – Observatório do Futebol released the ranking of the 10 best players in the League so far, prepared by the company InStat. The first place is occupied by Benfica’s central defender Jan Vertonghen, with the Belgian to be followed by Corona and Wilson Manafá, both from FC Porto. For the accounting several … Read more

BOLA – Marítimo B-Canelas ended with threats to the referee: «I take care of this artist!» (Portugal Championship)

BOLA – Marítimo B-Canelas ended with threats to the referee: «I take care of this artist!»  (Portugal Championship)

The game between Marítimo B and Canelas, counting for the phase of access to League 3, ended with an island victory by 4-3 and a list of great criticisms by the Canelas team to the referee of the meeting, João Matos. At 90 + 1 ‘, André Salvador, midfielder of the northern team, was sent … Read more