THE BALL – Bayern Munich

THE BALL – Bayern Munich

First half marked by the draw in Monaco. Benfica responded to Bayern’s theoretical favoritism with remarkable organisation, and as well as the defensive process, the Eagles also made their mark in attack, with some dangerous approaches on the German goal. Bayern’s biggest scoring opportunity was theirs, when Sydney Lohmann fired a shot at Rute Costa’s … Read more

THE BALL – Rodrigo Pinho will organize everything to find a Portuguese coach (Benfica)

THE BALL – Rodrigo Pinho will organize everything to find a Portuguese coach (Benfica)

Botafogo were on the trail of the 31-year-old striker Rodrigo Pinho, but in Brazil it is guaranteed that Coritiba, who recently signed Portuguese António Oliveira, will already have secured the Benfica player to bolster their attack. According to Globoesporte, Coritiba finalized the signing of Rodrigo Pinho on Tuesday, who is expected to arrive shortly to … Read more

THE BALL – “There were three goals, it could have been five or six…” (Fenerbahçe)

THE BALL – “There were three goals, it could have been five or six…” (Fenerbahçe)

Jorge Jesus has welcomed Fenerbahçe’s return to the competition. This Tuesday, the Portuguese coach’s team sealed their passage to the round of 16 of the Cup, beating Istanbulspor 3-1. «We have shown the evolution that the team has had in these five weeks of break. We played a quality match, scored three and it could … Read more

THE BALL – «The World Cup exceeded expectations» (World Cup 2022)

THE BALL – «The World Cup exceeded expectations» (World Cup 2022)

The organizer of the World Cup in Qatar, Hassan Al Thawadi was very satisfied after the end of the competition, stating that it was a success. “It’s been a long 27 days. But I have to say I feel pride, happiness, taste, it far exceeded expectations. The first World Cup in the Middle East, with … Read more

LA PALLA – Six Portuguese teams in the Champions League (Roller hockey)

LA PALLA – Six Portuguese teams in the Champions League (Roller hockey)

OC Barcelos and Oliveirense joined Valongo in the group stage of the Champions League, whose second and final qualifying stage only excluded HC Braga, relegated to the WSE Cup. In the revamped Champions League group stage, Portugal will be represented by six teams, with OC Barcelos, Oliveirense and Valongo lining up alongside Benfica, FC Porto … Read more

LA PALLA – Otamendi reveals particular details of the final (Argentina)

LA PALLA – Otamendi reveals particular details of the final (Argentina)

In a publication on social media (he has made many in the last few hours), Nicolás Otamendi, the central defender of Benfica who became world champion with Argentina, highlighted a particular detail of the final, on a personal level, given that he reached a group very number of caps. “Champions of the world. It’s not … Read more

THE BALL – Mariana Machado and Miguel Marques win the São Silvestre de Lisboa (Athletics)

THE BALL – Mariana Machado and Miguel Marques win the São Silvestre de Lisboa (Athletics)

Mariana Machado won São Silvestre de Lisboa in the women’s event and Miguel Marques won the men’s edition. The women started with a lead of 4.26 minutes and Mariana Machado, winner in 2021, athlete of SC Braga, immediately took the lead of the race, doing it almost all alone and finished in 32.53 minutes, ahead … Read more

THE BALL – «I am 100% focused on Benfica» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «I am 100% focused on Benfica» (Benfica)

Gonçalo Ramos, author of the goal in the draw against Moreirense (1-1), ensured that he was focused on Benfica. The striker regrets that the result was not enough to move forward in the League Cup. “We were superior. We tried to score the second goal, we tried to win, but Moreirense deserves it. The goalkeeper … Read more

THE BALL – The young goalkeeper of Óquei Barcelos (rink hockey) dies at the age of 15

THE BALL – The young goalkeeper of Óquei Barcelos (rink hockey) dies at the age of 15

Óquei Barcelos mourns the death of young Rui Picas, aged just 15, during a scouting activity he attended this Saturday in Igreja Nova, Barcelos. Rui Picas was part of the under 17 team of the Minho group and this Saturday at lunchtime he fell ill. The alert was given at 12:20 and the Barcelos firefighters … Read more

THE BALL – Enzo and Otamendi can make history: the world champions who played in Portugal (but with a difference) (Benfica)

THE BALL – Enzo and Otamendi can make history: the world champions who played in Portugal (but with a difference) (Benfica)

Let’s remember: if Argentina crown themselves world champions this Sunday, in the final with a stop in Lusail, Enzo Fernández and Otamendi will go down in history as the first players to become world champions playing for a national club. There are only five footballers who have played in Portugal with the World Cup in … Read more