BOLA – Fábio Vieira highlights «great team spirit» (FC Porto)

BOLA – Fábio Vieira highlights «great team spirit» (FC Porto)

The game asked for a creative, especially because the organization of Santa Clara was arriving to stop the intentions of the blues and whites. Sérgio Conceição sacrificed Marega and bet on one of FC Porto’s talents that shone in the European Under-21 Championship, helping Portugal to qualify for the quarter-finals: Fábio Vieira. “We trusted in … Read more

THE BALL – Mathieu’s incredible revelation: «I made a fake contract» (Spain)

THE BALL – Mathieu’s incredible revelation: «I made a fake contract» (Spain)

Jérémy Mathieu, a former central defender who ended his career with Sporting last season, spent three seasons at Barcelona before heading to Alvalade. However, the French defender, who at the time was wearing the Valencia captain’s armband, was not exactly interested in moving to Camp Nou. «I didn’t want to go to Barcelona. When the … Read more

THE BALL – Jesus on Vlachodimos: «It was not the right time but we found out what his idea is» (Benfica)

THE BALL – Jesus on Vlachodimos: «It was not the right time but we found out what his idea is» (Benfica)

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus reacted this Saturday at a press conference to the desire expressed by Odysseas Vlachodimos to head to other places next season. «Why should I not count on the player? All players have an individual career and a collective one, the team where they are inserted. Odysseas had an opinion of his … Read more

THE BALL – «They say I only beat, but I got the top of the teams, the National Team, while others …» (Belenenses SAD)

THE BALL – «They say I only beat, but I got the top of the teams, the National Team, while others …» (Belenenses SAD)

Petit is becoming more comfortable in the role of coach and commented this morning on statements by Tomás Ribeiro, in which he attributes the union of the dressing room of Belenenses SAD to the coach. «I have always told you that the greatest compliment you can give me comes from the players. I also told … Read more

A BOLA – Luís Gonçalves and Vítor Baía infected with Covid-19 (FC ​​Porto)

A BOLA – Luís Gonçalves and Vítor Baía infected with Covid-19 (FC ​​Porto)

A Covid-19 outbreak even entered the blue-and-white SAD offices. After the positive of the administrator Fernando Gomes was known, now Vítor Baía and Luís Gonçalves were confirmed as infected, sworn in as administrators in the last reformulation of the SAD made in 2020, with Luís Gonçalves remaining as general director for football, being the face … Read more

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