The Brasileirão has four Portuguese representatives on the bench of its teams, but the contingent can be expanded soon… At least, that hypothesis was reason for an interview with João Henriques, a coach who has already been associated with some clubs in that championship. «I am a world coach and Brazil is also one of … Read more
The interest is not new, but in recent weeks Benfica has taken very significant steps in this process and will be close to being able to sign David Neres, a Brazilian winger, 25 years old, who left Ajax for Shakhtar Donetsk in January. The war scenario in Ukraine left Neres – like all footballers in … Read more
Go back in the planning of Sporting version 2022/2023, which since January has been worked on by the SAD administration, in line with Hugo Viana, sports director, and Rúben Amorim, coach of the main team. The divorce, which at this point is clear, between the coach and Islam Slimani, an Algerian international striker hired in … Read more
Flamengo, coached by Paulo Sousa, suffered the first defeat in the Brasileirão 2022, losing in Curitiba, with Athletico Paranaense, by 0-1, with a goal scored by David Terans, from a penalty, in the 32nd minute. The team led by Paulo Sousa came from two draws (1-1 at Atlético Goianiense and 0-0 at home to Palmeiras) … Read more
In a special duel between Portuguese coaches, Abel Ferreira, helmsman of Palmeiras, got the better, this Sunday morning, over compatriot Vítor Pereira, coach of Corinthians, by obtaining an expressive victory, by 3-0, at Arena Barueri, home on loan from Verdão due to the fact that the Arena Allianz is unavailable due to a musical concert. … Read more
In a game of the 5th round of Group A of the 2nd phase of the Betclic League where the quality of the basketball played left a lot to be desired, even after the break (23-23) – the 13th anniversary of Dragão Arena deserved more than both sets -, FC Porto beat Benfica by 65-60 … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain won the 10th title in its history, this Saturday, at Parc des Princes, in a match on the 34th round of Ligue 1, after drawing 1-1 against Lens. Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes, on loan from Sporting, started this match (and served the 90 minutes), while former FC Porto Danilo jumped off the bench … Read more
The rope… broke. In the space of a month, Islam Slimani went from starting at Sporting, as happened on March 19, with Vitória de Guimarães, to being passed over from the squad, as happened on Thursday, with FC Porto, at Estádio do Dragão, as had already happened in the immediately previous trip, with Tondela, on … Read more
Paul Pogba’s second spell at Manchester United has come to an end. This Friday, in the preview of the game with Arsenal (Saturday, 12.30 hours), Ralf Rangnick revealed that the club will not be able to renew the contract of the French midfielder that ends this summer. “The way things are now, he won’t renew … Read more
Surprise in the Russian Cup. Alania Valdikavkaz, ranked sixth in the second division, eliminated the current leaders of the main division, Zenit, in the quarter finals of the competition (2-2, 6-5 gp). The defeat was accomplished on penalties and Alania only reached the equalizer in added time, in a free-kick that is causing a lot … Read more