A BOLA – The 10 candidates for the best youngster in the League in April (Sindicato (SJPF))

A BOLA – The 10 candidates for the best youngster in the League in April (Sindicato (SJPF))

The Players Union has opened the online voting for the best youngster of April in the League. The election runs until the 10th of May. There are 10 candidates for that distinction: David Carmo and Rodrigo Gomes (SC Braga); Tiago Almeida (Tondela), Afonso Sousa (Belenenses SAD), André Franco (Estoril), Vitinha and Fábio Vieira (FC Porto), … Read more

THE BALL – Rio Ferdinand: «Who else can win the Golden Ball?» (Real Madrid)

THE BALL – Rio Ferdinand: «Who else can win the Golden Ball?»  (Real Madrid)

Once again, it was Benzema who pointed the way to success for Real Madrid. The French forward signed the 3-1 against Manchester City in the conversion of a penalty, already in the extra time. A goal that helped him equal records, enrich his career in the Champions League… and that justified an infinity of praise. … Read more

THE BALL – «Deceivers are those who insist on mistreating one of the best in the championship» (FC Porto)

THE BALL – «Deceivers are those who insist on mistreating one of the best in the championship» (FC Porto)

FC Porto highlighted Mehdi Taremi’s figures in the League and targeted critics of the Iranian forward’s performances. «With the double that he signed in the most recent triumph against Vizela, Mehdi Taremi reached 20 goals in the Portugal Bwin League, to which he also adds 13 assists, and has already surpassed the numbers recorded in … Read more

THE BALL – Salah has already chosen who he wants to face in the Champions League final (Liverpool)

THE BALL – Salah has already chosen who he wants to face in the Champions League final (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s Egyptian international and one of the stars of Jurgen Klopp’s team, did not hide which opponent he prefers to face in the Champions League final, at the Stade de France, on May 28, after the comeback in Spain, against Villarreal, 3-2, in the second leg of the semi-finals, played on Tuesday night. … Read more

THE BALL – Businessman who took Casillas to FC Porto sentenced to four years in prison (Spain)

THE BALL – Businessman who took Casillas to FC Porto sentenced to four years in prison (Spain)

Santos Márquez González, the businessman who arranged the transfer of Iker Casillas from Real Madrid to FC Porto in the summer of 2015, was sentenced to an effective prison sentence of four years. The Spanish Supreme Court considered the crime of aggravated fraud and the fraud by Santos Márquez to Jorge Sastre, a former partner, … Read more

THE BALL – «João Félix has the potential to win the Golden Ball» (Atlético Madrid)

THE BALL – «João Félix has the potential to win the Golden Ball» (Atlético Madrid)

It was through the hand of Rui Vitória that João Félix made his debut in Benfica’s first team. The Portuguese coach praises the young forward, now at Atlético Madrid, and considers that the next two years will be decisive for the Portuguese international’s career. «João has a characteristic that is not normal in young people: … Read more

THE BALL – PSV player is the lock desired by Schmidt (Benfica)

THE BALL – PSV player is the lock desired by Schmidt (Benfica)

Ibrahim Sangaré is the striker desired by Roger Schmidt and the eagles have already started talks with PSV in order to understand the conditions for the signing of the Ivorian midfielder. Signed by the Eindhoven club from Toulouse in 2020, for €9.5 million, Sangaré currently has a market value of €16 million (according to the … Read more

THE BALL – Mark Cavendish returns to the Tour of Italy nine years later (Cycling)

THE BALL – Mark Cavendish returns to the Tour of Italy nine years later (Cycling)

British sprinter Mark Cavendish, 36, will return to the Tour d’Italia, nine years after his last participation, announced this Monday, the team he represents, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl (Belgium). Cavendish, who has already won 15 stages of the ‘Giro’ in five appearances, in addition to 34 victories in the Tour de France, will face five taken … Read more

A BOLA – Group of partners confronts Rui Costa: «Keep your word» (Benfica)

A BOLA – Group of partners confronts Rui Costa: «Keep your word» (Benfica)

A group of 118 members from Benfica sent an open letter to Rui Costa, asking the current president to fulfill his word about carrying out an audit of the club. «The Ex. Mr. President promised, in the last election campaign, greater transparency and democracy in the club. He assumed, before all Benfica fans, the carrying … Read more

THE BALL – Flamengo by Paulo Sousa wins the Cup with a comeback (Brazil)

THE BALL – Flamengo by Paulo Sousa wins the Cup with a comeback (Brazil)

Flamengo, coached by Portuguese coach Paulo Sousa, won this Sunday the modest AE Altos, away, by 2-1, in the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup. The home team still caused a brave scare when they scored first, by Manoel, in the 63rd minute, with a bicycle kick, however, Flamengo quickly turned the score around, … Read more