THE PALLA – Queiroz in the pipeline for the coach (Qatar)

THE PALLA – Queiroz in the pipeline for the coach (Qatar)

The Qatar Football Federation confirmed the departure of Félix Sánchez as head coach on Friday. It was the last day of his contract for the Spaniard, who has led the team for the past five-and-a-half years – he won the Asian Cup in 2019 but fell short at the World Cup, on home soil, with … Read more

THE BALL – «Rusty», Wout Faes makes history for the worst reasons (England)

THE BALL – «Rusty», Wout Faes makes history for the worst reasons (England)

Liverpool’s victory at Anfield against Leicester is a normal result. Just think that in 33 Premier League clashes reds record of 18 wins against nine losses. More: the foxes they have been defeated in 10 of their last 12 visits to the legendary stadium for the championship. What’s so extraordinary about yesterday’s duel in which … Read more

THE BALL – «I don’t know if it was Enzo’s last match with Benfica, let’s see…» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «I don’t know if it was Enzo’s last match with Benfica, let’s see…» (Benfica)

Roger Schmidt left Enzo Fernández’s future open after the Braga match. The Benfica coach has admitted that anything can happen in football, so he hasn’t ruled out the possibility that the Argentine midfielder will be sold in January. “I don’t know if it was Enzo’s last game. He is a great player, since he arrived … Read more

THE BALL – General Otamendi says he is present a month and a half before 35! (Benfica)

THE BALL – General Otamendi says he is present a month and a half before 35!  (Benfica)

Centre-back Nicolás Otamendi will no doubt be in Benfica’s starting line-up defense for this Friday’s game at SC Braga as the Eagles return to the league. If so, the captain of the reds will be the first world champion to take the field after the Qatar championship. Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández could also return to … Read more

THE BALL – How Belenenses paved Pelé’s way to the ’58 World Cup (Brazil)

THE BALL – How Belenenses paved Pelé’s way to the ’58 World Cup (Brazil)

It is from images like this that the film is born Pele – Birth of a legend: Dondinho (the father) is cleaning a public toilet, with Dico (not yet Pelé) helping him – and, suddenly, he exclaims: – If you want to be a professional player, you don’t have to be ashamed of who you … Read more

THE BALL – Galtier finds it strange to play on the first day of the year: “I was still thinking of setting up a training session for 9.30pm on the 31st…” (Paris Saint-Germain)

THE BALL – Galtier finds it strange to play on the first day of the year: “I was still thinking of setting up a training session for 9.30pm on the 31st…” (Paris Saint-Germain)

Paris Saint-Germain kick off the year with a match on Day 1 and then against Ligue 1 runners-up Lens. Matchday 17 takes place on January 1 and 2, which PSG coach Christophe Galtier finds strange. «I had the idea of ​​scheduling a training session at 21.30 on the 31st (laughs)», he told PSG TV, «I’m … Read more

LA PALLA – Lewandowski’s comeback and surprise return (Barcelona)

LA PALLA – Lewandowski’s comeback and surprise return (Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowski, after all, will be able to play the last game of the year for Barcelona this Saturday, the Catalonia derby against Espanyol. The Central Contentious Court of Madrid has granted a precautionary measure to the sanction imposed by the TAD. Lewandowski was penalized with three games due to a gesture he made after … Read more

THE PALLO – «The duo Otamendi/António Silva is the mirror of our team» (Benfica)

THE PALLO – «The duo Otamendi/António Silva is the mirror of our team» (Benfica)

Roger Schmidt was the protagonist of an interview with UEFA, in which he underlined that “it didn’t take long to have an excellent understanding” with the players. “The quality of life in Portugal, and particularly in Lisbon, is very high. I already knew. What I didn’t know is that people make you feel at home … Read more

IL PALLONE – «There have been lies and I want to clarify things» (Aston Villa)

IL PALLONE – «There have been lies and I want to clarify things» (Aston Villa)

Philippe Coutinho, in his second season at Aston Villa, the club with which he was signed last summer for 20 million euros, has publicly denied having asked to be transferred. The 30-year-old player has been strongly associated with the Corinthians interest, but through social media he has decided to make a stand. “In the last … Read more

THE BALL – «I wish Rui many successes at the helm of the biggest Portuguese club» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «I wish Rui many successes at the helm of the biggest Portuguese club» (Benfica)

Nuno Gomes, who played with Rui Costa at Benfica, Fiorentina and the national team, sees “with great satisfaction the work done by Rui up to now as president”. “He is demonstrating that the experience gained as a player and coach, as well as the love he has for the club, are strengths that help Benfica … Read more