THE BALL – Messi returns to consecration (Paris Saint-Germain)

THE BALL – Messi returns to consecration (Paris Saint-Germain)

Lionel Messi is back in training with the rest of the Paris Saint-Germain squad and could return to Mauricio Pochettino’s options for Saturday’s meeting with Lens. The Argentinian star missed his last meeting with Angers due to an inflammation of his Achilles tendon, but he is recovered and ready to participate in the celebration of … Read more

THE BALL – Zaidu changed the turns… to the ball catcher (video) (FC Porto)

THE BALL – Zaidu changed the turns… to the ball catcher (video) (FC Porto)

Zaidu starred in a funny moment during the derby with Sporting. Before making a throw-in, the Nigerian used his jersey to clean a ball that ended up in the hands of the… ball catcher. We were in the last moments of the first part, so the question remains: was it to burn time, or was … Read more

THE BALL – «Real Madrid were lucky, we arrived late» (Barcelona)

THE BALL – «Real Madrid were lucky, we arrived late» (Barcelona)

Daniel Alves highlighted Barcelona’s recovery and considered that the team would be fighting for the title with Real Madrid if he had arrived at the club earlier. “Real Madrid were lucky because we took a while to arrive. We could have fought them differently. Life is like this. We arrived late and had to make … Read more

THE BALL – Mainz coach admits Sporting’s departure from target (Germany)

THE BALL – Mainz coach admits Sporting’s departure from target (Germany)

Absent from the pitch since January, Jeremiah St. Juste could return to the Mainz team this Friday, against Wolfsburg. The guarantee was given by coach Bo Svensson, who also admitted the possibility of the 25-year-old centre-back, wanted by Sporting, leaving at the end of the season. “To think that St. Juste and Niakhaté will stay … Read more

A BOLA – Future of João Mário under analysis (Benfica)

A BOLA – Future of João Mário under analysis (Benfica)

João Mário still has a long contract with the Reds, until the summer of 2026, and, according to information gathered by A BOLA, the Portuguese international midfielder wants to continue at Benfica next season; but it is not certain that this will happen. Hired from Inter Milan earlier this season, after having played for rival … Read more

THE BALL – Siqueira signed for Real Madrid and ended up with an eagle on his chest (Benfica)

THE BALL – Siqueira signed for Real Madrid and ended up with an eagle on his chest (Benfica)

Brazilian left-back signed by Benfica in 2013/14, in statements to the Spanish newspaper BrandSiqueira recalled the transfer to Benfica that season and how close he was to joining Real Madrid. «On the morning of August 31, my agent called me to talk to me about Benfica. He said to him: ‘let’s go’. When we were … Read more

THE BALL – Tondela draws in Mafra, but goes to Jamor (see summary) (Portuguese Cup)

THE BALL – Tondela draws in Mafra, but goes to Jamor (see summary) (Portuguese Cup)

Tondela is in the final of the Portuguese Cup for the first time. Nuno Campos’ team confirmed qualification, after a draw (1-1) in Mafra, against a team from Liga 2 that was not happy, despite having the mission to cancel a three-goal disadvantage (0-3) brought 1st hand. In the first half, the beirões controlled the … Read more

THE BALL – Lions issue warning to fans for the Dragon classic (Sporting)

THE BALL – Lions issue warning to fans for the Dragon classic (Sporting)

Sporting issued a statement this Wednesday with a set of recommendations to its fans for this Thursday’s classic against FC Porto, at Estádio do Dragão, referring to the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Portugal. The following point stands out: «Fans who have tickets for sectors other than the visiting bench are advised … Read more

THE BALL – Gareth Bale was called up but… (Real Madrid)

THE BALL – Gareth Bale was called up but… (Real Madrid)

Another episode of strange contours involving Gareth Bale. The Welshman was on Real Madrid’s squad for this Wednesday’s game against Osasuna, but… he won’t be available after all and he hasn’t even traveled with the team to Pamplona. It was the club itself merengue to announce the player’s absence this morning, having included him the … Read more

THE BALL – Lions show behind the scenes of the derby (video) (Sporting)

THE BALL – Lions show behind the scenes of the derby (video) (Sporting)

Sporting published this Monday the video with the backstage of the derby. The lions, remember, were defeated by Benfica (0-2), in the 30th round of the League. The tribute to Mathieu, Rúben Amorim’s speech in the bathhouse and the atmosphere lived in Alvalade are some of the images captured under the heading backstage Sporting. See … Read more