THE BALL – Ronaldo receives support from… the president of Turkey (Turkey)

THE BALL – Ronaldo receives support from… the president of Turkey (Turkey)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, president of Turkey since 2014, has come out in defense of… Cristiano Ronaldo. All because, during a meeting with children in Erzurum, in the east of that country, they were asked: Ronaldo or Messi? Erdogan did not reveal his choice, but took the opportunity to comment on the moment experienced by the … Read more

THE BALL – Benfica’s Champions League opponent has a coach at risk (Belgium)

THE BALL – Benfica’s Champions League opponent has a coach at risk (Belgium)

We are halfway through the season and, at Club Brugge, parallels are already being established with last season: good results in the Champions League, inconsistent in domestic competitions. The local press analyzes the moment of the team, in shock after the home defeat (1-4) against Sint-Truiden, last Wednesday, in the round of 16 of the … Read more

THE BALL – Conte devastated by injury to Richarlison (Tottenham)

THE BALL – Conte devastated by injury to Richarlison (Tottenham)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has revealed that Richarlison will still need three to four weeks to recover from the injury sustained while playing for Brazil in their World Cup match against Croatia. “I was talking to the medical department and they told me that Richarlison will be out for another three or four weeks,” explained … Read more

THE BALL – Atlético Madrid grants the wish of João Félix (Spain)

THE BALL – Atlético Madrid grants the wish of João Félix (Spain)

João Félix is ​​determined to leave Atlético Madrid in January, a wish the club will be willing to fulfill. This is the main novelty of the process, advanced by the AS newspaper, which adds to the data that has already appeared in England (see attached news): the Spanish club only admits one loan, until the … Read more

THE BALL – Vítor Pereira asks for support from the fans (video) (Flamengo)

THE BALL – Vítor Pereira asks for support from the fans (video) (Flamengo)

Vítor Pereira, who will only be able to officially sign a contract to be the new Flamengo manager in January, has published a message on social networks for the club’s fans. «Flamenguistas, we will fight, we will win these titles, because together we are very strong. We are together and we will fight,” said the … Read more

A BOLA – Violent contrast on Portuguese-English that shocks Brendan Rodgers (video) (Leicester)

A BOLA – Violent contrast on Portuguese-English that shocks Brendan Rodgers (video) (Leicester)

Will Alves, just 17, had the opportunity to make his debut for Leicester’s first team against MK Dons on Tuesday. He asked to play for the under 18s the following day, against Wolverhampton, only to suffer a very serious injury. The midfielder had an incredible tackle from Caden Voice, who received a sending-off order. Watch … Read more

A BOLA – Proposals worth 10 million rejected (Portimonense)

A BOLA – Proposals worth 10 million rejected (Portimonense)

The Portimonense management have rejected two offers of 10 million euros for Filipe Relvas. Chelsea, Wolfsburg and Besiktas have followed the 23-year-old winger and two of these emblems have already polled the leaders of the Algarve club, but the numbers presented have not been convincing. The defender’s contract includes a €50m release clause and SAD … Read more

THE BALL – Jesus loses and his leadership is at risk (Turkey)

THE BALL – Jesus loses and his leadership is at risk (Turkey)

Fenerbahçe have not been happy with the return of the Turkish Super League. Jorge Jesus’ team was defeated this Saturday at Trabzonspor (current holder of the title) by 0-2, putting their leadership at risk. Defeat closely linked to the sending off of Portuguese midfielder Miguel Crespo, at the sight of his second yellow card, for … Read more

THE BALL – The sentence that costs Petit (Boavista) a match disqualification

THE BALL – The sentence that costs Petit (Boavista) a match disqualification

The disciplinary commission of the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed, this Friday, the punishment of a one-match ban on Petit, following the expulsion of the Boavista coach in the match with Académico de Viseu, for the quarter-finals of the League Cup . In addition to the suspension of the game, Petit will have to pay a … Read more

THE BALL – “Federer’s retirement was a tough time and the same will happen to me with Messi and Cristiano” (Tennis)

THE BALL – “Federer’s retirement was a tough time and the same will happen to me with Messi and Cristiano” (Tennis)

Rafael Nadal said he still doesn’t see his retirement, but admitted it is getting closer. «I don’t visualize for one simple reason, I don’t really like guessing, predicting or preparing the future, because things change so fast. I know that moment is closer than last year, no doubt, and two years ago. It’s pure logic. … Read more