THE BALL – Players awarded: the amount received for winning the League Cup and what they can still earn (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Players awarded: the amount received for winning the League Cup and what they can still earn (Manchester United)

Manchester United recently won the League Cup, beating Newcastle in the final and breaking a title drought that lasted since 2016/2017. According to Daily Mailwinning the trophy earned each player a prize of around 100,000 euros, and may, in case of triumph in the remaining three competitions in which the red devils are inserted, fit … Read more

Matheus Nunes dreams of returning to Sporting – Sporting

Matheus Nunes dreams of returning to Sporting – Sporting

03:52 Wolves midfielder wants to return to Alvalade one day Matheus Nunes left Sporting for Wolves in the summer and remembers the “wonderful moments” he spent in Alvalade, where he became national champion. For that reason, the 24-year-old midfielder confesses that he plans to return to the club in the future. “I will never forget … Read more

THE BALL – V. Guimarães beats SC Braga in a hot derby (see summary) (Liga)

THE BALL – V. Guimarães beats SC Braga in a hot derby (see summary) (Liga)

Vitória de Guimarães cemented their UEFA position by triumphing in the hot Minho derby against SC Braga, 2-1 (2-0, at half-time), which had three red cards (one for the home team and two for the away team) . Braga failed to attack second place, which still belongs to FC Porto, with two points of advantage. … Read more

THE BALL – «Praises from Guardiola? My reality is white handkerchiefs» (Sporting)

THE BALL – «Praises from Guardiola?  My reality is white handkerchiefs» (Sporting)

Asked about the recent praise from Pep Guardiola’s coach (see associated news), Rúben Amorim recalled that he is experiencing a delicate situation at Sporting and that he will do everything to improve his relationship with the fans. «It’s always good to hear praise, but my reality goes through white handkerchiefs from the fans and a … Read more

A BOLA – Ex-FC Porto and ex-Benfica expelled in Vítor Pereira’s victory over Luís Castro (Brazil)

A BOLA – Ex-FC Porto and ex-Benfica expelled in Vítor Pereira’s victory over Luís Castro (Brazil)

Botafogo, coached by Luís Castro, was defeated, by 0-1, by Flamengo, by Vítor Pereira, in the 9th round of the Guanabara Cup, a tournament inserted in the Rio championship. The only goal of the match came in the first minute of the game, through Matheus Gonçalves, in a game in which Fla played with a … Read more

THE BALL – Sporting’s opponent: leader of the Premier League by former assistant to Guardiola (Europa League)

THE BALL – Sporting’s opponent: leader of the Premier League by former assistant to Guardiola (Europa League)

Few reasons to smile in Alvalade after the draw for the round of 16 of the Europa League. Sporting will face Arsenal, leader of the demanding Premier League and with a practically immaculate campaign in European competitions. Londoners entered directly into the Europa League group stage, this after having finished last season in fifth place … Read more

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus will lose goal scorer at zero cost at the end of the season (Fenerbahçe)

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus will lose goal scorer at zero cost at the end of the season (Fenerbahçe)

Enner Valencia, Ecuadorian forward who is the current top scorer for Fenerbahçe, Jorge Jesus, and the Turkish Super League, will leave the club coached by the Portuguese coach in July to head to Internacional de Porto Alegre. The information is advanced by Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in transfers, who adds that the 33-year-old player … Read more

THE BALL – Qualification for the World Cup guaranteed, the team will play in Guimarães (Women’s Football)

THE BALL – Qualification for the World Cup guaranteed, the team will play in Guimarães (Women’s Football)

The women’s national team, which guaranteed its presence in the final phase of the World Cup for the first time, will prepare for participation in this competition with two games against the national teams of Japan and Wales. The two games will take place at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, in Guimarães (the first on April … Read more

A BOLA – 16-year-old winger signs professional contract (Benfica)

A BOLA – 16-year-old winger signs professional contract (Benfica)

Kevin Pinto, a 16-year-old right-back, signed a professional contract with Benfica. At the club since 2021, after being signed from V. Setúbal, the player started his career at Arrentela, having also passed through Sporting. In his first season at Benfica’s service (2021/22), he played 20 games for the youth team and currently plays 14 games … Read more

THE BALL – Alcaraz responds to Djokovic: «No pressure» (Tennis)

THE BALL – Alcaraz responds to Djokovic: «No pressure» (Tennis)

With the conquest of the Open of Australia, Novak Djokovic returned to the leadership of the ATP ranking, dethroning Carlos Alcaraz who missed the tournament due to injury. Asked about how the duel with the young Spanish tennis player will be in 2023, the Serb made a point of stressing that his «main rival» remains … Read more