A BOLA – Former glory of leonine handball decorated at the Lisbon Chamber (Sporting)

A BOLA – Former glory of leonine handball decorated at the Lisbon Chamber (Sporting)

Carlos Silva, former handball goalkeeper for Sporting and the national team, was decorated by the Lisbon City Council with the medal of municipal sports merit this Friday, in a ceremony that was attended by the president of the lions, Frederico Varandas, as well as Carlos Carneiro, director of handball at the Alvalade club. The former … Read more

THE BALL – «I needed to know what the club’s ideas were for the future» (Manchester United)

THE BALL – «I needed to know what the club’s ideas were for the future» (Manchester United)

In an interview with the official channels of Manchester United, this Friday, the Portuguese international midfielder Bruno Fernandes, addressed the contract renewal process in April last year and explained why he accepted to extend the connection to the red devils. «I had a conversation with the club when everyone already knew that Ralf [Rangnick] would … Read more

THE BALL – Karadas comments on the derby and remembers Benfica: «It is the club with the most interest in Portugal» (Benfica)

THE BALL – Karadas comments on the derby and remembers Benfica: «It is the club with the most interest in Portugal» (Benfica)

Azar Karadas remembered his time at Benfica, in 2004/2005, the year in which he was champion, under the command of Giovanni Trapattoni. ′′ It’s a club with an absolutely huge interest. I would say that it is the club with the most interest in Portugal. It’s an insane amount of commitment to the club and … Read more

THE BALL – Ten Hag can sell four starters to close two reinforcements (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Ten Hag can sell four starters to close two reinforcements (Manchester United)

Manchester United coach Ten Hag knows that the club will not have the financial capacity to hire Harry Kane (Tottenham) and Jude Bellingham (Dortmund), so he will be prepared to give up four players to make the operation possible. According to Telegraphthe Dutch coach believes that with the sale of Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred … Read more

THE BALL – Ronaldo recalls Sporting, «one of the clubs in his heart» (Sporting)

THE BALL – Ronaldo recalls Sporting, «one of the clubs in his heart» (Sporting)

Invited by the LiveScore platform to recall some of the highlights of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about Sporting, the club where he took his first steps as a professional player, until he transferred to Manchester United in the summer of 2003. «This was a special goal, a great memory in one of my first … Read more

THE BALL – At the end of his contract, Luís Semedo appointed to Italy (Benfica)

THE BALL – At the end of his contract, Luís Semedo appointed to Italy (Benfica)

Udinese are interested in signing Luís Semedo, a striker who ends his contract with Benfica at the end of the season. The information is advanced by TuttoMercatoWebwhich states that contacts have already been established between the current eighth-ranked Serie A team, and which has the Portuguese Leonardo Buta, Vivaldo Semedo and Beto, and the representatives … Read more

THE BALL – The solution for the absence of striker Mitrovic passes through the former Benfica (Fulham)

THE BALL – The solution for the absence of striker Mitrovic passes through the former Benfica (Fulham)

Fulham manager Marco Silva anticipated the match against Chelsea this Thursday and revealed that the solution to the absence of goalscorer Aleksandar Mitrovic, who was suspended for accumulated bookings, lies with former Benfica Carlos Vinícius . «We are rested, it is time for Carlos Vinícius to play a few more minutes, as happened in the … Read more

THE BALL – «Enzo will have to prove that he is body and soul at Benfica» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «Enzo will have to prove that he is body and soul at Benfica» (Benfica)

Benfica former Luís Filipe assumes Enzo Fernández is on his way to redeeming himself with the fans, but he still hasn’t changed everyone’s opinion. The Argentina international celebrated New Year’s Eve in Argentina, without authorization, at a time when he was associated with Chelsea. «Enzo will have to demonstrate to the most divided fans that … Read more

IL PALLONE – “Since I left, my goal is to return to Nacional” (Sporting)

IL PALLONE – “Since I left, my goal is to return to Nacional” (Sporting)

With a contract with Sporting until June 2024, Sebastián Coates, 32, does not hide that he dreams of returning to the club where he trained: Nacional Montevideo. “The truth is that since I left the club I have always had and still have the goal of returning. Obviously it depends on many things, on how … Read more

THE BALL – The lions’ target under the lens: «It will be a great signing (Sporting)

THE BALL – The lions’ target under the lens: «It will be a great signing (Sporting)

Leonardo Lelo, 22, Casa Pia’s left-back, is already the target of the lion in this month of January, while A BOLA has advanced in its Tuesday edition. Vasco Faísca, current coach of Farense, is of the opinion that Sporting are making an excellent choice, he who knows them well, having been his coach in 2018/2019 … Read more