THE BALL – Pepe unveils the ‘hidden side’ of the dialogue with Ronaldo (video) (FC Porto)

THE BALL – Pepe unveils the ‘hidden side’ of the dialogue with Ronaldo (video) (FC Porto)

In an interview with TNT Sports Brasil, Pepe, captain of FC Porto, revealed in detail the dialogue he had with Cristiano Ronaldo during the game with Juventus, in Turin, concerning the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. «I opened it (points to his brow) and he said: ‘Pepe, it is … Read more

BALL – Italians associate Buffon with FC Porto (FC Porto)

BALL – Italians associate Buffon with FC Porto (FC Porto)

Gianluigi Buffon will be considering leaving Juventus at the end of the season and the name of the categorized goalkeeper was again associated with FC Porto. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Buffon, 43 years old and at the end of his contract, wants to go to a club where he has the opportunity to … Read more

THE BALL – «Strange to allow footballers to enter the political game» (FIFA)

THE BALL – «Strange to allow footballers to enter the political game» (FIFA)

Mino Raiola did not like to see Erling Haaland, one of his most promising clients, enter the game of politics. The Norwegian striker and other team-mates wore jerseys to protest against the violation of workers’ rights in Qatar where the next World Championship will take place. “Human rights on and off the field” is the … Read more

THE BALL – «When you score a clear, clean goal and the three points are… I don’t even want to say» (Selection)

THE BALL – «When you score a clear, clean goal and the three points are… I don’t even want to say» (Selection)

At the press conference ahead of the match against Luxembourg, this Tuesday, Fernando Santos was naturally asked about the mood of the group after the hot final game in Serbia, with the goal that was not validated for Cristiano Ronaldo. How is the team, will players use this to their advantage? «It was evident that … Read more

A BOLA – FC Porto B with four players from the main team in the eleven (FC Porto)

A BOLA – FC Porto B with four players from the main team in the eleven (FC Porto)

FC Porto B presents four players from team A in the starting eleven for the game in Mafra, of the 26th round of League 2. In defense, right back Carraça and central defender Malang Sarr are part of António Folha’s initial choices, as well as Romário Baró in the midfield and Evanilson in the attack. … Read more

BOLA – Barcelona and Juventus could switch players again (Market)

BOLA – Barcelona and Juventus could switch players again (Market)

Barcelona and Juventus are considering a new player change in the next season. After the deal between Catalans and Italians in the summer of 2020, involving the Bosnian Miralem Pjanic and the Brazilian Arthur Melo, a new exchange of players between the two emblems may be in the works. This time, according to the newspaper … Read more

THE BALL – «I apologize to Fernando Santos and the team» (Selection)

THE BALL – «I apologize to Fernando Santos and the team» (Selection)

BOLA chatted yesterday, Sunday, with Dutch referee Danny Makkelie, 38, who led the team that led Serbia-Portugal, in Belgrade, Serbia, having acceded to a comment on the controversial decision that removed what would be the victory goal for Portugal, scored by Cristiano Ronaldo at the close of the match. «According to FIFA’s policies, all I … Read more

THE BALL – Ibrahimovic: “I don’t need to score” (Sweden)

THE BALL – Ibrahimovic: “I don’t need to score” (Sweden)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not concerned that he has yet to score on his return to the Swedish national team after signing an assist for Sunday’s first victory goal against Kosovo (3-0), qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. «I felt better in this game. As I said before, the more time passes the better, the better … Read more

THE BALL – Kane: «A striker goes through moments like this» (England)

THE BALL – Kane: «A striker goes through moments like this» (England)

After six unmarked games with the English national team and 500 days since he had won in November 2019, Harry Kane found his way back to goal, this Sunday, in England’s victory against Albania, qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. «A striker has to be prepared to go through moments like this, where things don’t … Read more

THE BALL – «Vanderlei arrived, took the beer … then took the wine …» (Spain)

THE BALL – «Vanderlei arrived, took the beer … then took the wine …» (Spain)

The ESPN channel produced a documentary about Real Madrid called «Galáticos», having interviewed several former players from the past few years. One of them was the Brazilian Roberto Carlos, who was trained by compatriot Vanderlei Luxemburgo [esteve no Real entre 2004 e 2006], and now told what went wrong … “He came from a South … Read more