THE BALL – Ricardo Soares remains cautious (Gil Vicente)

THE BALL – Ricardo Soares remains cautious (Gil Vicente)

Gil Vicente won again outside Barcelos, adding 35 points. The coach Ricardo Soares, however, still does not give the permanence as guaranteed. «This is an atypical year, the home factor does not count for anything, either for Gil Vicente, or for the other 10 teams that are fighting for permanence. Of course, the 35 points … Read more

THE BALL – Paulo Fonseca comments on Mourinho’s arrival and speaks of “sacred value” (Rome)

THE BALL – Paulo Fonseca comments on Mourinho’s arrival and speaks of “sacred value” (Rome)

This Wednesday Paulo Fonseca commented on José Mourinho’s arrival at Roma’s technical command next season. “Professionalism is a sacred value for me”, he began by emphasizing, in the preview of the game with Manchester United, at the Olympic Stadium, for the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals. «I’m fine, just like I was the … Read more

THE BALL – Mercedes delivers on promise: Grosjean behind the wheel of the 2019 W10 champion! (Formula 1)

THE BALL – Mercedes delivers on promise: Grosjean behind the wheel of the 2019 W10 champion!  (Formula 1)

Romain Grosjean abandoned Formula 1 at the end of the 2020 World Cup, after the contract with Haas ended, but a chilling accident in the penultimate round of the season in Sakhir, Bahrain, prevented the Frenchman from participating in the last stage of the season, at Yas Abu Dhabi Marina. Mercedes-AMG then promised him the … Read more

THE BALL – Bruno Fernandes and the invasion of Old Trafford: «It was not similar to what happened at Sporting» (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Bruno Fernandes and the invasion of Old Trafford: «It was not similar to what happened at Sporting» (Manchester United)

This Wednesday Bruno Fernandes previewed the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals. A press conference marked by the supporters’ invasion of Old Trafford on Sunday, which prevented the classic from being played with Liverpool. Asked to compare this event with the invasion of the Alcochete Academy in May 2018, when he was still a … Read more

THE BALL – Jens Lehman fired for racist message (Germany)

THE BALL – Jens Lehman fired for racist message (Germany)

German football was plagued by a new scandal related to racism. This Wednesday, Dennis Aogo, a former Sky Sport midfielder and commentator, posted a racist message from Jens Lehman, a former German international, on social media. “Are you serious? This message was certainly not for me, ”wrote Aogo, showing a conversation in which Lehman referred … Read more

BOLA – Jorge Jesus assesses the presence of Sérgio Conceição on the bench in Luz (Benfica)

BOLA – Jorge Jesus assesses the presence of Sérgio Conceição on the bench in Luz (Benfica)

This Wednesday Jorge Jesus previewed the classic with FC Porto. Thursday Benfica receives the rival at Estádio da Luz and is very much at stake regarding second place and access to the Champions and the coach was asked about the precautionary measure that suspends the punishment to Sérgio Conceição. Sérgio Conceição will be on the … Read more

THE BALL – Jesus with weight ‘reinforcements’ for the classic (Benfica)

THE BALL – Jesus with weight ‘reinforcements’ for the classic (Benfica)

Good news for Jorge Jesus: Darwin Núñez and Adel Taarabt receive clinical discharge this Wednesday and can enter the call for the classic with FC Porto. The use, or not, will thus be in the hands of the coach, who will assess today and Thursday, during the last two training sessions, the physical condition in … Read more

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