THE BALL – Palmeiras, by Abel, returns to winning ways and Pedro Caixinha is leader (Brazil)

THE BALL – Palmeiras, by Abel, returns to winning ways and Pedro Caixinha is leader (Brazil)

Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, returned to winning ways after the 0-0 defeat by São Paulo and went to Ituano, from Série B in Brazil, to win, by 3-1, in the game of the fourth round of Paulistão. Rafael Navarro (30′), Lucas Siqueira (pb) and Bruno Tabata (82′, penalty), former Portimonense and Sporting midfielder, scored … Read more

A BOLA – Survey by Feratovic, from Estrela da Amadora (Vitória de Guimarães)

A BOLA – Survey by Feratovic, from Estrela da Amadora (Vitória de Guimarães)

The excellent season carried out so far by Estrela da Amadora in Liga 2 is valuing several of its players in the market and awakening the greed of teams in the League. BOLA learned that Paulo Lopo, president of SAD, received in the last few hours a poll from Vitória de Guimarães by center Amir … Read more

THE BALL – «Two points in two games is not enough» (Bayern Munich)

THE BALL – «Two points in two games is not enough» (Bayern Munich)

Coach Julian Nagelsmann recognizes that Bayern is not doing well, after adding the second consecutive draw in the Bundesliga, this Tuesday, against Cologne (1-1), at home, in a game of the 17th round. ′′ Our first half wasn’t good. We were better after the break and after the substitutions. Cologne played behind and that made … Read more

THE BALL – Xavi praises Raphinha: «He is being decisive» (Barcelona)

THE BALL – Xavi praises Raphinha: «He is being decisive» (Barcelona)

Xavi Hernández was full of praise for Raphinha’s performances in recent games. The Barcelona coach’s words show confidence in the Brazilian international who played for Vitória de Guimarães and Sporting, this at a time when rumors are emerging that he may leave the club. «He’s being decisive for the team, he’s scoring goals and making … Read more

THE BALL – Salvio’s girlfriend irritated with fans who asked for photos of the former Benfica player (video) (Mexico)

THE BALL – Salvio’s girlfriend irritated with fans who asked for photos of the former Benfica player (video) (Mexico)

‘Toto’ Salvio lived a ridiculous moment, starring the fans of Pumas, the Mexican club he represents, and his girlfriend. The fans wanted pictures with the former Benfica player, but Sol Rinaldi wasn’t exactly in the mood, quite the contrary. «Leave him! Let’s go! », he said, while pulling Salvio, who always remained calm during the … Read more

THE BALL – Sporting wants to «improve its image» in a new derby (Women’s Football)

THE BALL – Sporting wants to «improve its image» in a new derby (Women’s Football)

After leaving Estádio da Luz bowed to a heavy defeat (5-0), which kept him out of the Portuguese Cup, on Saturday, the 21st of the current month, in front of a record attendance in women’s football matches in our country (15,032 spectators ) Sporting proposes to correct the image, four days later, in a new … Read more

THE BALL – Sérgio Conceição’s answer (again) when asked about Jorge Costa (FC Porto)

THE BALL – Sérgio Conceição’s answer (again) when asked about Jorge Costa (FC Porto)

This Tuesday, Sérgio Conceição previewed the match for the final four of the League Cup against Académico Viseu, which will be played on Wednesday in Leiria (19.45 hours). The coach was again questioned about the relationship with Jorge Costa, which he said for some time had gotten worse [ver notícias associadas]and declined to give further … Read more

A BOLA – UEFA will correct a gap that gives Chelsea the freedom to make long contracts (and payments) (England)

A BOLA – UEFA will correct a gap that gives Chelsea the freedom to make long contracts (and payments) (England)

UEFA will correct rules in order to prevent Chelsea’s recent practice of amortizing player purchases over several years, at a time when this is the club that has spent the most in the winter market so far: in six signings 178 million were invested . The London club signed the Ukrainian Mykhaylo Mudryk a few … Read more

THE BALL – Promising midfielder by Jorge Jesus on the eagle’s radar (Benfica)

THE BALL – Promising midfielder by Jorge Jesus on the eagle’s radar (Benfica)

As reported by the Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, who specializes in the transfer market, Benfica is very attentive to the performances and growth of Arda Guler, a 17-year-old midfielder who has already represented the Turkish national team on one occasion and who has shone in the service of Fenerbahçe, commanded by coach Jorge Jesus. This … Read more

THE BALL – Vítor Carvalho did not know the coach: «I went to the Internet to see who he was» (Gil Vicente)

THE BALL – Vítor Carvalho did not know the coach: «I went to the Internet to see who he was» (Gil Vicente)

Vítor Carvalho, a leading figure in Gil Vicente’s midfield, confessed to having looked for information about Daniel Sousa as soon as he found out that he would be his new coach. In statements to Sports TVthe 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder admitted to having used the «Internet to research the coach’s career». «I went to see who … Read more