THE BALL – «Fábio is creative and has quality: he made the difference» (Arsenal)

THE BALL – «Fábio is creative and has quality: he made the difference» (Arsenal)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta of Spain has praised Portuguese under-21 midfielder Fábio Vieira after the 22-year-old Portuguese player, formerly of FC Porto, provided assists for the first two goals of the three scored by the Londoners in the victory ( 3-0) obtained by the ‘gunners’ in Monday evening’s match at the Kassam Stadium, against Oxford … Read more

THE BALL – José Mourinho reportedly rejected the Brazilian team (and didn’t even use a famous ‘wedge’) (Brazil)

THE BALL – José Mourinho reportedly rejected the Brazilian team (and didn’t even use a famous ‘wedge’) (Brazil)

Tite stepped down as Brazil manager following the World Cup in Qatar and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has since been looking for a replacement. After the news about Zidane, ‘Sky Sports’ from Italy anticipated this Monday that José Mourinho also declined the invitation to lead the Brazilian. The same source also reveals that the … Read more

BOLA – SAD informs CMVM that directors have been set up as defendants (Benfica)

BOLA – SAD informs CMVM that directors have been set up as defendants (Benfica)

Benfica SAD informed this Monday, in a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), that the company and members of the board of directors were accused, Two days later the club confirmed that it had been «constituted defendant on January 3, as well as, inherently and among others, the members of the board of … Read more

THE BALL – Club Brugge defeated in the debut of a new coach (Belgium)

THE BALL – Club Brugge defeated in the debut of a new coach (Belgium)

Club Brugge, opponents of Benfica in the round of 16 of the Champions League, were defeated by Genk, 1-3, on the debut of the new coach, Scott Parker. In the away match against the leaders of the Belgian championship, Club Brugge even scored first, with Hans Vanaken (21′), an advantage shortly after canceled by Carlos … Read more

THE BALL – «Someone told the referee he was offside» (Wolverhampton)

THE BALL – «Someone told the referee he was offside» (Wolverhampton)

The Spaniard Julen Lopetegui, former coach of FC Porto and now in charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers (England), has not silenced his indignation at the decisions of the referee team led by Andrew Madley in the draw (2-2) of the ‘wolves ‘ ‘ Last Saturday evening, at Anfield, against Liverpool, in particular for validating the 2-1 … Read more

THE BALL – On his return to Brazil, Luís Castro tries on goal (Botafogo)

THE BALL – On his return to Brazil, Luís Castro tries on goal (Botafogo)

Luís Castro left for Brazil on Saturday to begin his second season as Botafogo coach. Expectations are, he speculated, to do better than the previous year. «Brasileirão is a very competitive league and now, in addition to that, Cruzeiro, Vasco da Gama, Grémio and Bahia have grown, great clubs. I want to make a more … Read more

A BOLA – Águias confirms transfer to England (Benfica)

A BOLA – Águias confirms transfer to England (Benfica)

Benfica announced on Saturday that they had reached an agreement with England’s Watford for the permanent transfer of right-back João Ferreira. The 21-year-old has been linked with Benfica since the 2014/15 season but currently represents Rio Ave, on loan, having featured in 12 games. He was also loaned to V. Guimarães last season. For Benfica, … Read more

THE BALL – «You don’t need moral victories» (Vizela)

THE BALL – «You don’t need moral victories» (Vizela)

Tulipa, coach of Vizela, analyzed the defeat against Famalicão, 1-2, in the 15th round of the championship, highlighting the goal conceded just before the break. «I think the first half was balanced, but we are a team that needs to be stronger when they have the ball. We didn’t always have a quick circulation to … Read more

THE BALL – The Premier League ‘calls’ Paulo Bento (England)

THE BALL – The Premier League ‘calls’ Paulo Bento (England)

The Premier League continues to sell dreams and there is no shortage of players on the pitch who wink at you. In an article published this Friday, The Athletic reports, for example, a group of highly qualified coaches to complement that framework of excellence… and there is a Portuguese among the suggestions made. After his … Read more

THE BALL – «Benfica doesn’t finish Enzo» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «Benfica doesn’t finish Enzo» (Benfica)

Valdo, a former Benfica player, believes, in statements to A BOLA, that the controversy surrounding Enzo Fernández will not affect the team in any way. «It is an individual situation, which will not pass to the whole team. If we analyze what he said upon his arrival, if I’m not mistaken, he said that Benfica … Read more