Mauricio Pochettino, Argentine coach who left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season, sent a message to Pep Guardiola, recalling statements by the Spanish coach of Manchester City, in the 2018/2019 season. “That season, we were fighting for the title with Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United. At a press conference, Pep said that … Read more
Hugo Souza, Flamengo’s goalkeeper, is being associated with Benfica by the Brazilian press. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, who played in 31 games for the Mengão in 2022, he is in fact referenced by the eagles, but, as far as A BOLA has found, there are still no negotiations with a view to his signing, being a … Read more
Rodrigo Mora, a 15-year-old forward, made his debut this Sunday for FC Porto B in the draw against Tondela (1-1), becoming the youngest footballer ever to play in professional competitions in Portugal. The still juvenile entered at 90+1 to replace Nilton Varela, who scored the only goal for the young dragons in the match. With … Read more
Derby that makes Portuguese football passionate in a Luz stadium with more than 60 thousand spectators and a lot of talent on the pitch. Enough ingredients for a passionate game, with a lot of nerves on the surface. An anxiety that seems to have been felt with greater incidence in Benfica. Sporting entered with greater … Read more
Sporting and FC Porto won for the 2nd round of the National youth champions’ qualification phase, beating Estoril (2-1) and Torreense (1-0), respectively. João Infante and Manuel Kissanga were the lions’ service scorers, Anha Candé scored the only goal for the dragons. Sporting and FC Porto equal six points for Benfica, who thrashed SC Espinho … Read more
These are the starting eleven for Benfica and Sporting this Sunday, at Estádio da Luz. The derby, the big game of the 16th round of the League, is scheduled to start at 6 pm. BENFICA: Best eleven is available but with question marks on Neres and Rafa. Roger Schmidt has all the players fit for … Read more
Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina, Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate at Al Nassr, contracted a serious injury in this Saturday’s match against Al Sharab (0-0), referring to the 13th round of the Saudi Arabian championship. The Portuguese star, who hasn’t been able to play yet, was on the bench and watched the chilling moment. The Colombian international fell … Read more
SC Braga received and beat Boavista by 1-0, this Saturday night, and thus put pressure on Benfica before tomorrow’s derby between the eagles, who lead the table, and Sporting, at Estádio da Luz, for the 16th matchday of the League. The arsenal players, in second place, with 34 points, are now just three points behind … Read more
Manchester United won, this Saturday, Manchester City, by 2-1, in the 20th round of the Premier League. The goals only came in the second half. Grealish, who had been released by Guardiola in the 57th minute, put Manchester City ahead in the 60th minute. In the last 15 minutes of the match, the red devils, … Read more
Carlos Silva, former handball goalkeeper for Sporting and the national team, was decorated by the Lisbon City Council with the medal of municipal sports merit this Friday, in a ceremony that was attended by the president of the lions, Frederico Varandas, as well as Carlos Carneiro, director of handball at the Alvalade club. The former … Read more