THE BALL – Luis Enrique sends a message to the other coaches (Spain)

THE BALL – Luis Enrique sends a message to the other coaches (Spain)

Speaking with the comfort of being the second-most goalscoring team at the World Cup – they have 8, behind England with 9, but have a game to spare, Luis Enrique lamented the lack of World Cup showing, blaming his other Attack teammates only when they’re in trouble. “It got to a point where we lost … Read more

THE BALL – Santa Clara saves defeat against Oliveirense but sets the pace (see summary) (League Cup)

THE BALL – Santa Clara saves defeat against Oliveirense but sets the pace (see summary) (League Cup)

Santa Clara, who also experienced a moralistic moment in the league, before the break for the World Cup, returned to mark the pace in this League Cup, even saving a defeat in the final minutes, thanks to the coolness and quality of Ricardinho. Despite everything, the aspirations of the Azores are reduced, in the face … Read more

LA PALLA – “We didn’t set ourselves the goal of reaching the round of 16” (Qatar)

LA PALLA – “We didn’t set ourselves the goal of reaching the round of 16” (Qatar)

The Qatari coach assured that at no time was the goal to reach the round of 16 of the World Cup. Félix Sánchez recalled, after the defeat against the Netherlands (0-2), that the selection represents a small country and that they also did well in two of their three games. We are a country with … Read more

A BOLA – Rúben Amorim renews until 2026 (Sporting)

A BOLA – Rúben Amorim renews until 2026 (Sporting)

Rúben Amorim signed, this Tuesday, the renewal of his contract with Sporting, which will keep him linked to the Alvalade club until the end of the 2025/2026 season. This is confirmed by the first-hand news published by A BOLA on the matter October 26th. Through social networks, Sporting, in a very original way, confirmed the … Read more

THE BALL – Bruno or Ronaldo? FIFA will still decide the first goal against Uruguay (Portugal)

THE BALL – Bruno or Ronaldo?  FIFA will still decide the first goal against Uruguay (Portugal)

The first goal for Uruguay is attributed to Bruno Fernandes but the decision is not definitive, as the FIFA Technical Committee will in any case define, in 1 or 2 days, the true scorer. Let’s remember that CR7 celebrated with enthusiasm in the 54th minute. However, the first information would have appeared on the screen … Read more

LA PALLA – Otamendi on Enzo: «He still has no idea» (Argentina)

LA PALLA – Otamendi on Enzo: «He still has no idea» (Argentina)

At the end of the match against Mexico (2-0), Nicolás Otamendi talked about Enzo Fernández and the authentic goal scored by his teammate in Argentina and Benfica. «I am with Enzo every day and I know how he works, his humility. He still doesn’t even have the idea of ​​the great goal he scored in … Read more

THE BALL – Vítor Pereira near Flamengo (Brazil)

THE BALL – Vítor Pereira near Flamengo (Brazil)

Globo Esporte gives, this Friday, the guarantee that Vítor Pereira is close to becoming the new Flamengo coach. The negotiations have been going on for about 10 days and “the parties are optimistic about an agreement”, anticipates Globo Esporte. If confirmed, Vítor Pereira will replace Dorival Júnior, who is leaving despite winning the Libertadores and … Read more

THE BALL – Senegal beats Qatar (World Cup 2022)

THE BALL – Senegal beats Qatar (World Cup 2022)

African champions Senegal grabbed their first World Cup victory and left Qatar virtually doomed to remain in the group stage. In an intense game, especially in the second half, the final 3-1 is justified. Dia scored Senegal’s first goal of the competition in the 42nd minute and, early in the second half, fellow striker Diédhiou … Read more

A BOLA – A BOLA Poll: Do Portugal have reason to believe in a good World Cup after beating Ghana? (THE BALL)

A BOLA – A BOLA Poll: Do Portugal have reason to believe in a good World Cup after beating Ghana?  (THE BALL)

Following the interactivity that we intend to implement with the readers of the different platforms of the A BOLA universe, we are launching you a new challenge. In addition to the Reader’s Mail column, which we publish daily on the pages of the paper edition and in which you can continue to participate by sending … Read more

THE BALL – ILGA points the finger at the Government and FPF (Portugal)

THE BALL – ILGA points the finger at the Government and FPF (Portugal)

In a statement released this Thursday on social media, ILGA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Intervention) regretted that the Portuguese Football Federation and the government “have not put their diplomacy and influence at the service of human rights, circumventing a robust position», as regards Qatar, where the World Cup is being held. “We have … Read more