THE BALL – The words of Graham Potter and Roger Schmidt on Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

THE BALL – The words of Graham Potter and Roger Schmidt on Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

At the end of the match against Manchester City (0-1 defeat), Chelsea manager Graham Potter was questioned again about Enzo Fernández and more precisely about Roger Schmidt’s words about the English club’s behavior towards the Argentine midfielder. “I don’t get involved in conversations through the press. I do not have anything to say. No comment,” … Read more

THE BALL – «In football there is no life or death, that is in Ukraine and in Russia» (THE BALL IS MINE)

THE BALL – «In football there is no life or death, that is in Ukraine and in Russia» (THE BALL IS MINE)

Carlos Carvalhal is yet to win in the Spanish league in charge of Celta. The coach acknowledged that the situation is complicated, but rejected the idea that this Friday’s match against Elche is life or death, arguing that this doesn’t exist in football. “We are in a marathon. In a competition like this one cannot … Read more

THE BALL – Roger Schmidt talks doubt David Neres (Benfica)

THE BALL – Roger Schmidt talks doubt David Neres (Benfica)

The Benfica coach didn’t take for granted the return of David Neres for Friday’s match (7 pm) with Portimonense, at the Estádio da Luz, in reference to the 15th round of the championship. “It’s developing well. He made progress and returned to training, but for a short time. Only tomorrow (Friday) will we make a … Read more

A BOLA – Al-Ahly rethinks the purchase of Aziz (Rio Ave)

A BOLA – Al-Ahly rethinks the purchase of Aziz (Rio Ave)

Yakubu Aziz has been in Cairo since Wednesday to finalize and formalize the transfer to Al-Ahly, but the deal hasn’t been finalized yet and could also know different outlines from those initially foreseen. At stake, according to local information, are doubts about the physical conditions of the Ghanaian goalkeeper, which have prompted the managers of … Read more

A BOLA – Madness in the presentation of Suárez (video) (Grémio)

A BOLA – Madness in the presentation of Suárez (video) (Grémio)

Atmosphere of absolute madness at the Arena, home of Gêmio Porto Alegre, with thousands of fans present to attend the official presentation of Luis Suárez. The 35-year-old Uruguayan scorer left some ideas on the reason for his choice: ««I’ve always liked challenges. First of all, come to a club with so much history. Grêmio is … Read more

THE BALL – Roma win with Rui in goal and without ‘Mou’ on the bench (Italy)

THE BALL – Roma win with Rui in goal and without ‘Mou’ on the bench (Italy)

Roma, coached by Portuguese coach José Mourinho – who was not on the bench, serving the first of two match suspensions for red card in the 15th round match against Turin on 13 November – and with Rui Patrício as owner – on goal and playing full 90′, this Wednesday afternoon he beat Bologna 1-0, … Read more

THE BALL – Here’s the reaction to Ronaldo’s first ‘goal’ for Al Nassr: imagine in a match… (video) (Al Nassr)

THE BALL – Here’s the reaction to Ronaldo’s first ‘goal’ for Al Nassr: imagine in a match… (video) (Al Nassr)

After his official presentation as an Al Nassr player, Ronaldo had his first training session with his new teammates and in front of the thousands of fans at Msool Park Stadium. And it is precisely during the ‘peladinha’, with small goals scored from goalposts, that Ronaldo scored his first goal with the new colors, motivating … Read more

THE BALL – The millionaire salary that Chelsea offers to Enzo (Benfica)

THE BALL – The millionaire salary that Chelsea offers to Enzo (Benfica)

In the negotiations with Benfica to close the signing of Enzo Fernández (see attached news), Chelsea left the player with a dizzying head given the contractual values ​​proposed. The “blues” offer 6 to 7 million euros net per year! Rui Costa intended to increase Enzo’s salary to convince him to stay at Luz until the … Read more

IL PALLONE – First ‘reinforcement’ for the new coach of Club Brugge (Belgium)

IL PALLONE – First ‘reinforcement’ for the new coach of Club Brugge (Belgium)

Scott Parker, the coach who succeeded Carl Hoefkens at the technical command of Club Brugge, led the first training session of the Belgian team, opponents of Benfica in the Champions League, on Tuesday. A training session also marked by the return of Roman Yaremchuk, a former Benfica Ukrainian striker who has recovered from his injury … Read more

IL PALLONE – «When we see our name associated with big clubs and national teams it is a great honour» (Brazil)

IL PALLONE – «When we see our name associated with big clubs and national teams it is a great honour» (Brazil)

Abel Ferreira this Monday received a vote of praise from the parish council of Meinedo, Lousada, where he lives, and shared feelings of “honor and pride” for the tribute, but also for continuing to be named as a possible successor to Tite in the selection of Brazil. “I often remember where I’m from and what … Read more