This Monday, Sporting announced João Pereira as the new coach of the main team. In a statement to CMVM, the lions also named the technical committee that accompanies the 40-year-old coach. Tiago Teixeira (assistant head coach); António Calça e Pina (assistant coach); Luís Neto (technical assistant); José Caldeira (technical assistant responsible for dead balls); Hugo … Read more
Ruben Amorim inspired many tears last Tuesday, when he said goodbye to Alvalade, amid an incredible display of respect and passion from Leon fans. “I am very grateful for the way I received, for the support I always had. When I arrived it was a very difficult time for everyone, not everyone wanted me here, … Read more
Rui Jorge named the squad for the under-21 team for the matches against Slovakia and Ukraine, in preparation for the next European Championship, which will be played in 2025. The coach called 23 players for the next commitments, in a list that does not include a player from Benfica or FC Porto by choice. These … Read more
A historic duel in Madrid, counting for the Champions League, between the two teams with the biggest ‘big ears’ in their history. Real Madrid, the most successful team in the Champions League and current holder of the trophy, lost at home to Milan, the second most successful team in the Champions League. The result was … Read more
Ruud Van Nistelrooy took interim control of Manchester United, following the departure of Erik Ten Hag, after settling into his new role on the right foot. Against Leicester, in the former Dutch striker’s first game as an interim, the «red devils» won 5-2. After the match, Van Nistelrooy was asked about the situation. «I came … Read more
Abdelaziz Barrada, a former player born in Provins, France, but with the Moroccan national team, died this Thursday, at the age of 35, according to Getafe, the Spanish club he represented for three seasons. Abdelaziz Barrada started his career at mid-sized French club Sénart-Moissy, then moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), before being transferred to Getafe … Read more
Handball teams Benfica and FC Porto won their matches in the Europa League this Tuesday, both away from home. Luz’s team went to Slovakia to beat Tatran Presov 24-16 and are still one hundred percent winning in Group C, while Dragão’s team went to North Macedonia to beat Vardar 26-22 and move up to second … Read more
Nuno Santos, sports player, in the flash interview with Sport TV 5, after the 2-0 win against Sturm Grazin the third round of the Champions League: «[Foi titular e fez um golo. Não podia pedir mais?] I always want to be an owner. Being a beginner is my job. If you look at the games … Read more
The situation goes back to 1994, when Ángel Di María made the first touch of the ball close to home, at Club Atlético El Torito. Rosario Central wanted to take the Argentine boy and the president of El Torito at the time, Jorge Cornejo, as a “negotiating chip”, accepted 26 football. Problem: the debt extended … Read more
Kerem Aktürkoglu has been in the spotlight for the first time with an eagle on his chest, at this early stage of the 2024/25 season. Already with established beliefs in the main Turkish division and a strong name in the national team, the winger arrived from Galatasaray for 12 million euros, on the last day … Read more