“Benfica Pursuing Transfer of Spanish Midfielder Óliver Torres from FC Porto”

“Benfica Pursuing Transfer of Spanish Midfielder Óliver Torres from FC Porto”

Benfica is «very interested» in signing Óliver Torres, a 28-year-old Spanish midfielder who played for FC Porto. The information was provided, this Wednesday, by journalist Bruno Alemany, from Chain BE, which states that the midfielder is a request from Roger Schmidt. He writes the same source that the operation is well under way, lacking the … Read more

“David Simão Reveals Conversation with Pepe After Arouca’s Defeat to FC Porto”

“David Simão Reveals Conversation with Pepe After Arouca’s Defeat to FC Porto”

At the end of the game, and after a prolonged conversation with Pepe, from FC Porto, on the pitch, the captain of Arouca, David Simão, revealed the subject of the conversation with his Porto counterpart, «It was a recurring conversation, the small sayings, when they draw or win they are always accused of wasting time … Read more

Leixões Dropped One Point in Liga 2 Classification for Salary Breaches: Latest Update

Leixões Dropped One Point in Liga 2 Classification for Salary Breaches: Latest Update

Liga Portugal has just announced that Leixões will be deducted one point in the final classification of Liga 2. «The Central Administrative Court of the South (TCA) confirmed the decision taken by the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation, dated 1 August 2022, condemning Leixões Sport Clube – Futebol, SAD for committing a disciplinary … Read more

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp on Club’s Plans for Summer Recruitment

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp on Club’s Plans for Summer Recruitment

Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool’s need to go to the market to hire midfielders for next season, but left the guarantee that the club will not enter the ‘madness’ of the current market and pay more for players who, in his opinion, are not they are worth so much money. According to The Athletic, James Milner, … Read more

“Fenerbahçe coach Jorge Jesus throws himself into referee controversy in Turkish Cup semi-finals”

“Fenerbahçe coach Jorge Jesus throws himself into referee controversy in Turkish Cup semi-finals”

What started with a hug for the Sivassport coach, Riza Çalimbay, before the kick-off, ended with Jorge Jesus, Fenerbahçe coach, throwing himself into the referee, in a press conference, after the goalless draw in the first leg of Turkish Cup semi-finals. The Portuguese coach rightly complained about a penalty that went unmarked for bringing down … Read more

“Juventus Coach Allegri’s Outburst After Cup Loss Against Inter Milan”

“Juventus Coach Allegri’s Outburst After Cup Loss Against Inter Milan”

With only one victory in the last seven games – in Turin, against Sporting, for the quarter-finals of the Europa League -, Juventus are in crisis and, on Wednesday, were eliminated by Inter Milan in the semi-finals of the Cup from Italy. According to Gazzetta dello Sportthe atmosphere warmed up in the changing rooms after … Read more

Ranking of Liga Portugal Pitches: Best and Worst Stadiums

Ranking of Liga Portugal Pitches: Best and Worst Stadiums

With regard to the 29th round of the League, the pitch of V. Guimarães obtained the best score, with 4.50. In second place was Estádio Capital do Móvel, from Paços de Ferreira, with 4.38. Closing the podium was Estádio de São Miguel, from Santa Clara, with 4.25. In the table that includes the average of … Read more

Cuca leaves Corinthians after fan backlash due to past sexual abuse conviction

Cuca leaves Corinthians after fan backlash due to past sexual abuse conviction

Trained Cuca left the command of Corinthians just a week after taking over the team and playing two games. The decision was announced by the coach himself after Corinthians qualified for the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup, beating Remo on penalties. The club cited “the family’s request to resolve private matters”, something also … Read more

Disciplinary Proceedings Initiated Against FC Porto Figures and Francisco J. Marques Over Statements About Arbitration

Disciplinary Proceedings Initiated Against FC Porto Figures and Francisco J. Marques Over Statements About Arbitration

The Disciplinary Board (CD) of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against Sérgio Conceição, Vítor Baía and FC Porto SAD, «following reports presented by the Arbitration Board of the Portuguese Football Federation and by Sport Lisboa e Benfica, SAD», as well as Francisco J. Marques, in this case following the … Read more

Roger Schmidt stands by decision to leave David Neres on bench in Benfica’s win

Roger Schmidt stands by decision to leave David Neres on bench in Benfica’s win

Asked why he left David Neres on the bench – the Brazilian came on at half-time to replace Gilberto – Roger Schmidt showed no regrets. ′′ I’m the one who makes eleven, I have to make decisions, Neres wasn’t the only one on the bench. He did very well when he came on, I made … Read more