LA PALLA – Lewandowski’s comeback and surprise return (Barcelona)

LA PALLA – Lewandowski’s comeback and surprise return (Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowski, after all, will be able to play the last game of the year for Barcelona this Saturday, the Catalonia derby against Espanyol. The Central Contentious Court of Madrid has granted a precautionary measure to the sanction imposed by the TAD. Lewandowski was penalized with three games due to a gesture he made after … Read more

Infantino mourns Pelé with touching words

Infantino mourns Pelé with touching words

Berlin (dpa) Swiss Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), mourned the legend Pelé with moving words, underlining that he left a legacy that “words cannot express” and that “he truly reached eternity and it will stay with us forever.”Prominent stars such as Lionel Messi, Brazilian Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo offered … Read more

THE PALLO – «The duo Otamendi/António Silva is the mirror of our team» (Benfica)

THE PALLO – «The duo Otamendi/António Silva is the mirror of our team» (Benfica)

Roger Schmidt was the protagonist of an interview with UEFA, in which he underlined that “it didn’t take long to have an excellent understanding” with the players. “The quality of life in Portugal, and particularly in Lisbon, is very high. I already knew. What I didn’t know is that people make you feel at home … Read more

The typical L1 team – 16th day – Football

The typical L1 team – 16th day – Football

Impressive against Rennes, Rmois Folarin Balogun was voted player of the day. The Marseilles Clauss, Gigot, Kolasinac and Payet as well as the Lyonnais Caqueret also stood out this weekend and present themselves in the 16th edition of the typical Maxifoot team. Balogun was once again very good with Reims. As in past seasons, after … Read more

IL PALLONE – «There have been lies and I want to clarify things» (Aston Villa)

IL PALLONE – «There have been lies and I want to clarify things» (Aston Villa)

Philippe Coutinho, in his second season at Aston Villa, the club with which he was signed last summer for 20 million euros, has publicly denied having asked to be transferred. The 30-year-old player has been strongly associated with the Corinthians interest, but through social media he has decided to make a stand. “In the last … Read more

THE BALL – «I wish Rui many successes at the helm of the biggest Portuguese club» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «I wish Rui many successes at the helm of the biggest Portuguese club» (Benfica)

Nuno Gomes, who played with Rui Costa at Benfica, Fiorentina and the national team, sees “with great satisfaction the work done by Rui up to now as president”. “He is demonstrating that the experience gained as a player and coach, as well as the love he has for the club, are strengths that help Benfica … Read more

THE BALL – Is Messi the best ever? «This will not come out of my mouth» (Real Madrid)

THE BALL – Is Messi the best ever?  «This will not come out of my mouth» (Real Madrid)

Return to the Spanish championship after the World Cup, a theme that could not be missing from Carlo Ancelotti’s press conference, before the match against Valladolid. The Italian was asked if, now that he is world champion, Lionel Messi can be called the best player in history. “It’s hard to say. Messi has done very … Read more

THE BALL – “Clubism aside, Rui Costa deserves all the success in the world” (Benfica)

THE BALL – “Clubism aside, Rui Costa deserves all the success in the world” (Benfica)

Jorge Costa, under-20 world champion with Rui Costa as his partner, rival with a dragon on his chest on many occasions, had words that reveal friendship and affection for the Benfica president. Speaking about the A BOLA award, Jorge Costa said: “The truth is that it doesn’t surprise me and this must be the future. … Read more

IL PALLONE – «It’s as terrifying to get married as to score Mbappé» (Argentina)

IL PALLONE – «It’s as terrifying to get married as to score Mbappé» (Argentina)

Nicolas Tagliafico married Carolina Calvagni the day before yesterday and in his statements to local journalists who followed the ceremony he made a comparison with the World Cup final: “I was as nervous at the ceremony as I was when I scored Mbappé.” Even in a very personal and intimate moment of happiness, the conquest … Read more

THE BALL – Mbappé and Argentina’s celebrations after the World Cup final: “We mustn’t waste energy on futile things” (Paris Saint-Germain)

THE BALL – Mbappé and Argentina’s celebrations after the World Cup final: “We mustn’t waste energy on futile things” (Paris Saint-Germain)

Kylian Mbappé (PSG) claims he detracted from Argentina’s celebrations after winning the World Cup, where he was targeted by some players, notably goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. “I spoke to Messi after the game, I complimented him. He knew that worlds were something he had searched for all his life. I also wanted to win, but I … Read more