THE BALL – Zidane leaves Real Madrid, successor is chosen (Spain)

THE BALL – Zidane leaves Real Madrid, successor is chosen (Spain)

The decision has been made and, according to the daily ‘AS’, is irreversible: Zinedine Zidane is leaving Real Madrid. The Spanish newspaper said, in its digital edition, that the French coach, 48 years old, communicated the decision, this Wednesday, to Florentino Pérez, president of the emblem merengue, and the squad. Italian Massimiliano Allegri, reports ‘AS’, … Read more

THE BALL – «Benfica and a number of teams can touch us» (Russia)

THE BALL – «Benfica and a number of teams can touch us» (Russia)

Spartak Moscow is one of Benfica’s potential opponents in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. Rui Vitória, new coach of the Russian team, does not dwell on the projection of a possible reunion with the eagles in the fight for access to the race millionaire. «Let’s go to the fight! You can play … Read more

BOLA – Militão’s debt to São Paulo has already been settled (FC Porto)

BOLA – Militão’s debt to São Paulo has already been settled (FC Porto)

A debt of 378 thousand euros to São Paulo could result in FC Porto being banned by FIFA from hiring players in the next transfer market. UOL’s Brazilians report this Tuesday that the dragons should have paid the said amount, including interest, to São Paulo by May 20, when the Tricolor should have received the … Read more

THE BALL – Stojkovic, former Sporting goalkeeper, set up the mess in the Cup final (video) (Serbia)

THE BALL – Stojkovic, former Sporting goalkeeper, set up the mess in the Cup final (video) (Serbia)

As usual, the Belgrade derby between Partizan and Estrela Vermelha, counting for the Serbian Cup final, did not end without a ‘broth’ between players from both teams. After the null during the 90 minutes and extra time, the decision dragged on to the penalties, where Estrela Vermelha would end up winning by 4-3. In the … Read more

BOLA – Clubs unite against “discrimination” and “unjustifiable treatment” of the Government (Liga)

BOLA – Clubs unite against “discrimination” and “unjustifiable treatment” of the Government (Liga)

League and League 2 clubs will present an open letter to the Government to express their “discontent” over the “discrimination” and “unjustifiable treatment” that football has been subjected to. This will be one of the six points to be dealt with at the extraordinary General Assembly of Liga Portugal, scheduled for June 2, at the … Read more

A BOLA – Benfica: one of these 7 clubs will be the opponent in the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League (Benfica)

A BOLA – Benfica: one of these 7 clubs will be the opponent in the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League (Benfica)

Benfica will participate in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, having finished third in the last championship. The reds are the second team with the best coefficient (58,000) on the non-champions route, just behind Shakhtar (79,000) and ahead of Monaco (36,000) and Celtic (34,000), all of them also seeded and, as such , … Read more

THE BALL – Carlos Júnior and also Gauld on the eagle list (Benfica)

THE BALL – Carlos Júnior and also Gauld on the eagle list (Benfica)

Santa Clara striker Carlos Júnior and Farense midfielder Ryan Gauld are on Benfica’s list. 2021/2022 marks a change in SAD’s strategy, with a focus on the national and South American markets. The Brazilian striker and the Scottish international are two players referenced by the reds, but of the two processes the most advanced is that … Read more

BOLA – Palhinha will «try to convince» Ronaldo to return to Sporting (Sporting)

BOLA – Palhinha will «try to convince» Ronaldo to return to Sporting (Sporting)

João Palhinha and Cristiano Ronaldo will be together soon, to represent the National Team in the final stage of the European Championship. Ideal occasion for the Sporting midfielder to persuade the captain of the Quinas team to return to playing lion in the chest? «If I am going to convince you? I will do so. … Read more

THE BALL – Kritciuk confirms the exit (Belenenses SAD)

THE BALL – Kritciuk confirms the exit (Belenenses SAD)

Petit lost one of the mainstays of the league’s fifth best defense. Goalkeeper Stanislav Kritciuk rejected the proposal to renew Belenenses SAD and announced, on social media, the departure. «My contract came to an end and I decided to move on. I am very grateful to all those who have walked this path with me. … Read more

THE BALL – «It looked like Rúben Amorim was the black sheep» (Sporting)

THE BALL – «It looked like Rúben Amorim was the black sheep» (Sporting)

Vitorino Antunes spoke about his time at Sporting, assuming the importance of Rúben Amorim, about who says he will have a big name in Europe. «It was surprising, I had never worked with a coach so good at communicating with the squad. I think it’s one of his main weapons. Tactically the team also works … Read more