IL PALLONE – «When we see our name associated with big clubs and national teams it is a great honour» (Brazil)

IL PALLONE – «When we see our name associated with big clubs and national teams it is a great honour» (Brazil)

Abel Ferreira this Monday received a vote of praise from the parish council of Meinedo, Lousada, where he lives, and shared feelings of “honor and pride” for the tribute, but also for continuing to be named as a possible successor to Tite in the selection of Brazil. “I often remember where I’m from and what … Read more

LA PALLA – Big news for Sérgio Conceição ahead of Casa Pia (FC Porto)

LA PALLA – Big news for Sérgio Conceição ahead of Casa Pia (FC Porto)

First training of the year for FC Porto, at the Olival, and great news for coach Sérgio Conceição, since Pepe, according to the clinical bulletin, has carried out conditioned integrated training and, according to all indications, should be ready to be called up at least for the match against Casa Pia, at the National Stadium, … Read more

THE BALL – The squad prepares a strong response (Benfica)

THE BALL – The squad prepares a strong response (Benfica)

Benfica suffered their first official defeat of the season in Braga (0-3) and, immediately after the end of that league match, Roger Schmidt made his mind clear. “This match is over, now our reaction will be important,” said the German coach of the eagles, in line with the statements of Alexander Bah, Benfica’s Danish right-back … Read more

THE BALL – After Benfica, PSG are no longer invincible (Internacional)

THE BALL – After Benfica, PSG are no longer invincible (Internacional)

The year started in the worst way for Paris Saint-Germain, who suffered their first defeat of the season this Sunday in Lens, losing 1-3. After Benfica’s 0-3 defeat in Braga last Friday, only PSG remained a team without a defeat in 2022/2023, a take that ended on the first matchday of the year, in their … Read more

IL PALLONE – «After 10 years I have made my dream come true» (Benfica)

IL PALLONE – «After 10 years I have made my dream come true» (Benfica)

João Neves made his official debut for Benfica in the defeat against SC Braga (0-3), on the 14th matchday of the championship, and he recounted the feat on social media. «It wasn’t the result I wanted for my Benfica and for my debut. However, when I arrived at Benfica in 2012, my dream and goal … Read more

THE BALL – The (unofficial) reinforcement of the lions has already spent the year with new teammates (Sporting)

THE BALL – The (unofficial) reinforcement of the lions has already spent the year with new teammates (Sporting)

The young Argentine midfielder Mateo Tanlongo, 19, has not yet been formalized as a reinforcement for Sporting, which will happen at the beginning of the year, after the end of his contract with Rosario Central, but he has already made friends in the Leonine team, also because is in Portugal a month and a half … Read more

THE PALLO – Good news for Rúben Amorim ahead of the derby (Sporting)

THE PALLO – Good news for Rúben Amorim ahead of the derby (Sporting)

The new year could bring good news for Rúben Amorim. Morita is about to receive the green light from the medical department to be reinstated on the roster. According to our newspaper, the Japan international is almost recovered from the muscle strain in his right leg which has prevented him from contributing to the squad … Read more

THE BALL – Unpublished: Norrie beats Nadal and Great Britain leads Spain in the United Cup (Tennis)

THE BALL – Unpublished: Norrie beats Nadal and Great Britain leads Spain in the United Cup (Tennis)

An unprecedented victory by Cameron Norrie over Rafael Nadal on the last day of the calendar year gave the British side a 2-0 lead over Spain in the duel between the two nations in the group stage of the United Cup, a professional competition .mixed event that takes place at the Ken Rosewall Arena, in … Read more

THE BALL – Abel Ferreira returned to where «it all began» and witnessed the victory against Benfica (video) (SC Braga)

THE BALL – Abel Ferreira returned to where «it all began» and witnessed the victory against Benfica (video) (SC Braga)

Abel Ferreira watched, on Friday, the match between SC Braga and Benfica, 14th round of the championship, won by the Minho team (3-0). The current Palmeiras coach, in statements to the Minho media, said he was happy with the ‘return’ to Braga, underlined that it was in the warriors of Minho that “everything started” and … Read more

THE BALL – «We are unable to raise goals» (Fulham)

THE BALL – «We are unable to raise goals» (Fulham)

The Portuguese Marco Silva, manager of Fulham, who with this Saturday’s victory, for the 18th round of the Premier League, against Southampton (2-1) moved up from tenth to seventh place in the standings, praised the team’s performance by Craven Cottage (London) on this day, in which a goal by João Palhinha, almost on the final … Read more