BALL – Russia says Sputnik V vaccine is 95% effective (COVID-19)

BALL – Russia says Sputnik V vaccine is 95% effective (COVID-19)

The Russian vaccine developed against the new coronavirus – Sputnik V – is 95 percent effective, according to a second interim analysis of clinical trial data. The Russian Ministry of Health reports that the results were obtained from volunteers 42 days after the injection of the first dose. The effectiveness after 28 days is 91.4%. … Read more

BOLA – Benfica and FC Porto appointed as alternatives to Dean Henderson (Manchester United)

BOLA – Benfica and FC Porto appointed as alternatives to Dean Henderson (Manchester United)

Benfica and FC Porto are pointed out in England as hypothetical solutions for the immediate future of Dean Henderson, English goalkeeper of Manchester United. ‘Tapado’ on goal red devils by David de Gea, the 23-year-old keeper will be interested in going to other places in the transfer market reopening in January, in order to add … Read more

THE BALL – “We must kill all Armenians: children, women and old people”: UEFA is already investigating what is happening in Qarabag (Azerbaijan)

THE BALL – “We must kill all Armenians: children, women and old people”: UEFA is already investigating what is happening in Qarabag (Azerbaijan)

UEFA, according to reports in the international press, is said to have opened an investigation to analyze the outlines of the publication made by the Qarabag’s communications director, the Azerbaijani team that only meets the Europa League. «We must kill all Armenians: children, women and old people, without regret or compassion. If we don’t kill … Read more

THE BALL – LeBron impressed with basket of … Barack Obama (video) (NBA)

THE BALL – LeBron impressed with basket of … Barack Obama (video) (NBA)

It shouldn’t be easy to impress LeBron James, but if anyone succeeds, it’s Barack Obama. The former president joined Joe Biden for the final campaign actions ahead of Tuesday’s presidential elections and, as he passed a gym, he couldn’t resist asking for a ball and shooting the basket. A triple that impressed all those present … Read more

THE BALL – Portimão at risk (Moto GP)

THE BALL – Portimão at risk (Moto GP)

At a time when the daily numbers of the pandemic in Portugal, and in the world, are growing at an unprecedented rate, there is a serious possibility that the World Championship of motorcycling may not get to accelerate in the Algarve, from 20 to 22 November. It was also possible to see the words of … Read more

THE BALL – João Lourenço expresses regret to Eduardo dos Santos for the death of his son-in-law (Angola)

THE BALL – João Lourenço expresses regret to Eduardo dos Santos for the death of his son-in-law (Angola)

The Angolan President, João Lourenço, addressed to his predecessor, José Eduardo dos Santos, feelings of regret at the death of his son-in-law, Sindika Dokolo, married to businesswoman Isabel dos Santos. “I express the deepest feelings of condolence to President JES, for the tragic death of his son-in-law Sindika Dokolo, whose news surprised Angolan society,” wrote … Read more

BOLA – UNITA says Angolan President “is afraid of the people” (Angola)

BOLA – UNITA says Angolan President “is afraid of the people” (Angola)

The UNITA leader said that the MPLA president, a party in the government, “is afraid of the people”. Adalberto Costa Júnior was speaking at the opening of the II ordinary meeting of the Political Commission of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), meeting in the next two days and spoke about … Read more

THE BALL – «Government must apologize to the partners of Marítimo» (Marítimo)

THE BALL – «Government must apologize to the partners of Marítimo» (Marítimo)

Marítimo was surprised by the decision of the Regional Government of Madeira to prohibit the presence of supporters in the derby between Marítimo and Nacional, a game scheduled for Saturday, at 8.30 pm, at Estádio do Marítimo. In a statement posted on the website, the red-green club even considers that the island government owes an … Read more

BALL – Noronha Lopes demands counting of physical votes (Benfica)

BALL – Noronha Lopes demands counting of physical votes (Benfica)

The list led by João Noronha Lopes issued a statement criticizing the process surrounding the vote. “Within 24 hours of the elections, there is no electoral regulation that could be consulted or a protocol to follow”, he accuses. The high point of criticism goes to the electronic voting system. “The information we have, after consultation … Read more

THE BALL – Ruben Guerreiro and the race for the blue jersey: «As long as I have the strength…» (Returns to Italy)

THE BALL – Ruben Guerreiro and the race for the blue jersey: «As long as I have the strength…» (Returns to Italy)

A mechanical breakdown on the third climb prevented Ruben Guerreiro (EF1) from getting even closer to Giovanni Visconti, who leads the mountain prize. The Portuguese, however, remains in the fight. «After winning the first count and being second in the next, a breakdown in the changes made him not score in the third count, but … Read more