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

THE BALL – Man. United to announce new manager in coming days (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Man.  United to announce new manager in coming days (Manchester United)

Erik ten Hag will even be the new manager of Manchester United and is, therefore, found the replacement of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of the coach of the red devilsafter Ralf Ranigck took over on an interim basis. according to Guardian, the agreement with Ajax is closed and the English emblem will have to … Read more

THE BALL – Doubt cleared Rafa: Benfica’s squad for the derby (Sporting-Benfica)

THE BALL – Doubt cleared Rafa: Benfica’s squad for the derby (Sporting-Benfica)

Rafa is not on Benfica’s squad for tonight’s derby with Sporting, in Alvalade. The Portuguese international did not recover from the physical problems that kept him away from the match with Liverpool and is also out of Nélson Veríssimo’s options for the clash with the rival of the 2nd Circular. Regarding the Champions League clash … Read more

THE BALL – «At the moment no one respects Benfica!» (Benfica B)

THE BALL – «At the moment no one respects Benfica!»  (Benfica B)

Henrique Araújo, forward for Benfica B, was the spokesman for the Reds’ frustration after the defeat (1-2) against Rio Ave, in Vila do Conde. The reds played from the 42nd minute, reduced to 10 minutes, due to the expulsion of central defender Pedro Álvaro, and saw Luís Freire’s team win at 90+5′. “They were two … Read more

BOLA – SAD refused to lower the price of Nuno Mendes (Sporting)

BOLA – SAD refused to lower the price of Nuno Mendes (Sporting)

After negotiating rounds between Sporting and PSG, with a view to settling the values ​​for the transfer of Nuno Mendes to Parque dos Príncipes permanently at the end of this season, the intransigence of the leonine officials prevailed regarding the final numbers of the deal between the two clubs, having been defined, A BOLA knows, … Read more

THE BALL – Press reactions to Benfica’s draw at Anfield (Benfica)

THE BALL – Press reactions to Benfica’s draw at Anfield (Benfica)

Liverpool and Benfica drew 3-3 at Anfield, in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League (3-3), but the Reds advanced in the Champions League after winning 3-1 in the first leg. Press titles: «Goal festival at Anfield and Liverpool advance to semi-finals» – Brand “Anfield Madness”, AS «Liverpool, Villarreal’s rival after eliminating … Read more