THE BALL – «It was obvious that I had to leave…» (Manchester United)

THE BALL – «It was obvious that I had to leave…» (Manchester United)

Admonished with a yellow card in the 17th minute of the game against Granada, already after watching Edinson Cavani for Manchester United 1-0, Paul Pogba ended up staying in the dressing room at halftime. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision that the French midfielder says he understands. “Some ‘strollers’, a yellow card … It was obvious that … Read more

BALL – Chelsea refutes accusations and condemns dragons’ “dirty tricks” (FC Porto)

BALL – Chelsea refutes accusations and condemns dragons’ “dirty tricks” (FC Porto)

At the end of the game with Chelsea, Sérgio Conceição showed himself with the face of few friends and said he was insulted by Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea, however, have already refuted the accusation and even countered. A spokesman for the English club, quoted by the British newspaper The Telegraph, said the FC Porto coach’s accusation … Read more

THE BALL – Hugo Sánchez: «Ronaldo’s return? It’s complicated »(Real Madrid)

THE BALL – Hugo Sánchez: «Ronaldo’s return?  It’s complicated »(Real Madrid)

Hugo Sánchez, a former Real Madrid legend, believes that it is very complicated for Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) to wear the shirt of the Spanish colossus again. «Ronaldo’s return? It’s complicated, ”admitted the former Mexican international, speaking to Cadena SER. The names of Mbappé (PSG) and Haaland (Dortmund) have been pointed out to Real Madrid: «Haaland … Read more

THE BALL – «We hope Félix makes an effort» (Atlético Madrid)

THE BALL – «We hope Félix makes an effort» (Atlético Madrid)

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone talked about João Félix’s injury, which had to be replaced early in the second half of the game with Betis, which ended with a goal. «It is not an easy injury, it has been dragging on a pain that does not let him play freely. He had to leave, but … Read more

A BOLA – Rúben Amorim sent off at the end of the match with Famalicão (video) (Sporting)

A BOLA – Rúben Amorim sent off at the end of the match with Famalicão (video) (Sporting)

Final minutes of a lot of nerves at Sporting-Famalicão, with coach Rúben Amorim being sent off at the end of the match, which ended in a draw, one by one. On the final whistle, Rúben Amorim went to speak to referee Rui Costa, receiving the red card in a few seconds. Shortly before Sporting had … Read more

THE BALL – Josué scores a goal for Hapoel Beer Sheva (video) (Israel)

THE BALL – Josué scores a goal for Hapoel Beer Sheva (video) (Israel)

Josué, Portuguese attacking midfielder who plays in Israel, once again stood out in another qualifying play-off day for the title of champion in the main Israeli league, with the first three places also giving access to European competitions. It was his authorship of the goal that was worth the draw (1-1) to Hapoel Beer Sheva, … Read more

THE BALL – Eustáquio redeems himself from expulsion against Benfica (Paços de Ferreira)

THE BALL – Eustáquio redeems himself from expulsion against Benfica (Paços de Ferreira)

Stephen Eustáquio used the social network Instagram to address his expulsion in the game with Benfica, after a foul on the German Julian Weigl, in the 22nd minute. «The first thing I did after the game was to meet with referee Hugo Miguel and I apologized because after reviewing the move, I knew I had … Read more

THE BALL – «We are at the limit, I do not know how we will end …» (Real Madrid)

THE BALL – «We are at the limit, I do not know how we will end …» (Real Madrid)

Winner of the classic with Barcelona (2-1), Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane had reason to smile, but on the other hand he may have lost Lucas Vázquez days before playing Liverpool for the Champions League. I got a good feeling, we played a good game and it was a deserved victory, we even had several … Read more

THE BALL – «I don’t want to die with ideas, I want to live with them» (Paços de Ferreira)

THE BALL – «I don’t want to die with ideas, I want to live with them» (Paços de Ferreira)

Pepa acknowledged that conceding five goals from Benfica is heavy, stressing, however, that the team entered the game very well. «Heavy result, yes, even with Jordi [guarda-redes] making a good performance, I’m not going to hold on to the expulsion, we could have done more. We had a strong, personalized entry, we were fine, but … Read more

THE BALL – «I have been here for five years and I will be two more, if all goes well» (Manchester City)

THE BALL – «I have been here for five years and I will be two more, if all goes well» (Manchester City)

Kevin de Bruyne renewed his contract with Manchester City two days ago for another two years, and is now linked to the club he represents for six years until June 2025. Asked about the change, which was already expected, Pep Guardiola was very practical: «I never get involved or get involved in renovations, this is … Read more