THE BALL – João Félix could renew before leaving: the reason (Atlético Madrid)

THE BALL – João Félix could renew before leaving: the reason (Atlético Madrid)

João Félix will leave Atlético Madrid, but there is a possibility that the 23-year-old Portuguese striker will renew his contract with the ‘colchoneros’ before moving to Chelsea. According to the newspaper Brandthe Spanish club wants to ensure that João Félix extends the constraint until 2027 (the current one ends in 2026). This renewal has one … Read more

THE BALL – «Fábio is creative and has quality: he made the difference» (Arsenal)

THE BALL – «Fábio is creative and has quality: he made the difference» (Arsenal)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta of Spain has praised Portuguese under-21 midfielder Fábio Vieira after the 22-year-old Portuguese player, formerly of FC Porto, provided assists for the first two goals of the three scored by the Londoners in the victory ( 3-0) obtained by the ‘gunners’ in Monday evening’s match at the Kassam Stadium, against Oxford … Read more

THE BALL – José Mourinho reportedly rejected the Brazilian team (and didn’t even use a famous ‘wedge’) (Brazil)

THE BALL – José Mourinho reportedly rejected the Brazilian team (and didn’t even use a famous ‘wedge’) (Brazil)

Tite stepped down as Brazil manager following the World Cup in Qatar and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has since been looking for a replacement. After the news about Zidane, ‘Sky Sports’ from Italy anticipated this Monday that José Mourinho also declined the invitation to lead the Brazilian. The same source also reveals that the … Read more

BOLA – SAD informs CMVM that directors have been set up as defendants (Benfica)

BOLA – SAD informs CMVM that directors have been set up as defendants (Benfica)

Benfica SAD informed this Monday, in a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), that the company and members of the board of directors were accused, Two days later the club confirmed that it had been «constituted defendant on January 3, as well as, inherently and among others, the members of the board of … Read more

11 facts to know about the day: City scatter Chelsea, Lorient, Reims and TFC score 20 goals, comeback for Emery..

11 facts to know about the day: City scatter Chelsea, Lorient, Reims and TFC score 20 goals, comeback for Emery..

City scatters Chelsea, Lorient, Reims and TFC score 19 goals, Emery returns… Discover the highlights of Sunday’s matches in the Coupe de France and in Europe. Mahrez opened the ball against Chelsea. Ligue 1 results (click on the score to read the match brief or article): Southern Jura (N2) 1-2 AjaccioPay Plage (R1) 0-7 ReimsLa … Read more

THE BALL – Club Brugge defeated in the debut of a new coach (Belgium)

THE BALL – Club Brugge defeated in the debut of a new coach (Belgium)

Club Brugge, opponents of Benfica in the round of 16 of the Champions League, were defeated by Genk, 1-3, on the debut of the new coach, Scott Parker. In the away match against the leaders of the Belgian championship, Club Brugge even scored first, with Hans Vanaken (21′), an advantage shortly after canceled by Carlos … Read more

THE BALL – «Someone told the referee he was offside» (Wolverhampton)

THE BALL – «Someone told the referee he was offside» (Wolverhampton)

The Spaniard Julen Lopetegui, former coach of FC Porto and now in charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers (England), has not silenced his indignation at the decisions of the referee team led by Andrew Madley in the draw (2-2) of the ‘wolves ‘ ‘ Last Saturday evening, at Anfield, against Liverpool, in particular for validating the 2-1 … Read more

THE BALL – On his return to Brazil, Luís Castro tries on goal (Botafogo)

THE BALL – On his return to Brazil, Luís Castro tries on goal (Botafogo)

Luís Castro left for Brazil on Saturday to begin his second season as Botafogo coach. Expectations are, he speculated, to do better than the previous year. «Brasileirão is a very competitive league and now, in addition to that, Cruzeiro, Vasco da Gama, Grémio and Bahia have grown, great clubs. I want to make a more … Read more

Coco Michel’s son arrested in New York / France / SOFOOT.com

Coco Michel’s son arrested in New York / France / SOFOOT.com

The surreal story of the weekend. According to the information of TelegramAurélien Michel, son of Guingamp legend Coco Michel, was arrested at New York’s JKF airport on January 5, charged with nearly three million dollars of fraud. According to a US Department of Justice document, the ball player – trained at EAG, then a player … Read more

A BOLA – Águias confirms transfer to England (Benfica)

A BOLA – Águias confirms transfer to England (Benfica)

Benfica announced on Saturday that they had reached an agreement with England’s Watford for the permanent transfer of right-back João Ferreira. The 21-year-old has been linked with Benfica since the 2014/15 season but currently represents Rio Ave, on loan, having featured in 12 games. He was also loaned to V. Guimarães last season. For Benfica, … Read more