THE BALL – Piqué: «I am proud of my team» (Barcelona)

THE BALL – Piqué: «I am proud of my team» (Barcelona)

Although Barcelona were removed from the Champions League by PSG, defender Gerard Piqué praised the performance and the commitment of everyone to try to turn the score around. «What a fantastic game. Playing this way deserves to be praised. I am proud of my team and my teammates. We still have a lot to compete … Read more

BALL – Ronaldo could leave Juventus at the end of the season (Italy)

BALL – Ronaldo could leave Juventus at the end of the season (Italy)

Juventus CEO Fabio Paratici admitted yesterday that Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, may leave Juventus at the end of the season, one year from the end of the contract (2022). «Cristiano has his career in hand. When you have players of this caliber in the team and they decide to leave, you have to respect it. For … Read more

A BOLA – Pedro Proença leaves a message to supporters (Liga)

A BOLA – Pedro Proença leaves a message to supporters (Liga)

The president of the League, Pedro Proença, marked, this Tuesday, March 9, a year since the last game without restrictions of public in the stadiums in Portugal, taking the opportunity to leave a message to the fans. «A year has passed since the last time the stands had the color and joy of the fans, … Read more

THE BALL – Gareth Bale confesses: «Ronaldo is the best I played with» (Tottenham)

THE BALL – Gareth Bale confesses: «Ronaldo is the best I played with» (Tottenham)

Happy on his return to London, loaned by Real Madrid to Tottenham, Gareth Bale opened the game on the Spurs ‘Twitch channel, responding to the fans’ curiosity. He very seriously confessed to being “addicted to organic chocolate” and jokingly mentioned the existence of a “Welsh mafia” within the squad – W and M from Welsh … Read more

THE BALL – João Henriques: «Efficiency has failed» (Vitória de Guimarães)

THE BALL – João Henriques: «Efficiency has failed» (Vitória de Guimarães)

The coach of Vitória de Guimarães, João Henriques, lamented the lack of effectiveness of his team in the defeat against SC Braga (0-3), in a game of the 22nd round of the League. «Efficiency failed and that was what dictated this game. Incompetence on our part in those moments, by allowing in four shots to … Read more

THE BALL – «I am honored to be part of Ronaldo’s history» (Juventus)

THE BALL – «I am honored to be part of Ronaldo’s history» (Juventus)

Defender Danilo (Juventus) did not hide his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and the way the Portuguese international maintains his relentless desire to win and help the club he plays for. «I played with Cristiano Ronaldo for two years at Real Madrid and now at Juventus. Many follow him at a distance and I have the … Read more

BOLA – Adán best goalkeeper for the third consecutive month (Liga)

BOLA – Adán best goalkeeper for the third consecutive month (Liga)

Sporting goalkeeper Adán was voted the best in the league in February. The Spaniard collected 31.37 percent of the preference of the main coaches of the competition, receiving this distinction for the third consecutive month. Matheus (SC Braga) and Léo Jardim (Boavista) were the second and third but voted with 13.73 and 9.15 percent, respectively. … Read more

THE BALL – Jesus regrets conditions in Jamor: «Sly turf and lighting» (Benfica)

THE BALL – Jesus regrets conditions in Jamor: «Sly turf and lighting» (Benfica)

Finalist coach of the Portuguese Cup, scheduled for Coimbra, against SC Braga, Jorge Jesus assumed that the National Stadium could never be the stage of the game, even if many Benfica fans defend the opposite. «Turf has no conditions for there to be a final here. It is a beautiful stadium, it deserves a good … Read more

THE BALL – Confirmed loan from Shahryiar (Santa Clara)

THE BALL – Confirmed loan from Shahryiar (Santa Clara)

Santa Clara confirmed on Monday Iranian striker Shahryiar’s loan to Persepolis. The 26-year-old is thus returning to his country after having played 13 games for the Azoreans, having scored a goal. «The striker will now have the possibility to continue to evolve, this time returning to his country of origin, representing one of the most … Read more

THE BALL – Ben Foster surprises when talking about Diego Costa (England)

THE BALL – Ben Foster surprises when talking about Diego Costa (England)

Current Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster, 37, spoke about the various players he encountered throughout his career and surprised when talking about Diego Costa. For the goalkeeper, the Hispanic-Brazilian, currently without a club, was the most formidable striker he faced. «It was an authentic animal, I wouldn’t let you breathe for a second, scratching, kicking, doing … Read more