THE BALL – The sentence that costs Petit (Boavista) a match disqualification

THE BALL – The sentence that costs Petit (Boavista) a match disqualification

The disciplinary commission of the Portuguese Football Federation confirmed, this Friday, the punishment of a one-match ban on Petit, following the expulsion of the Boavista coach in the match with Académico de Viseu, for the quarter-finals of the League Cup . In addition to the suspension of the game, Petit will have to pay a … Read more

THE BALL – “Federer’s retirement was a tough time and the same will happen to me with Messi and Cristiano” (Tennis)

THE BALL – “Federer’s retirement was a tough time and the same will happen to me with Messi and Cristiano” (Tennis)

Rafael Nadal said he still doesn’t see his retirement, but admitted it is getting closer. «I don’t visualize for one simple reason, I don’t really like guessing, predicting or preparing the future, because things change so fast. I know that moment is closer than last year, no doubt, and two years ago. It’s pure logic. … Read more

BOLA – The Federation writes to Argentina: “They have exaggerated” (France)

BOLA – The Federation writes to Argentina: “They have exaggerated” (France)

The president of the French Football Federation, Noël Le Graet, said he had addressed a letter to his Argentine counterpart, Claudio Tapia, due to the “unsportsmanlike behavior” of Alvicelestes players after winning the 2022 World Cup final. “I wrote a letter to the president of the Argentine federation because of the unsportsmanlike behavior of the … Read more

A BOLA – Email Case: Júlio Magalhães Says He Would Be Fired (Country)

A BOLA – Email Case: Júlio Magalhães Says He Would Be Fired (Country)

Interviewed yesterday, in Lisbon, in the context of the process of Benfica emails released on the Porto Canal, Júlio Magalhães, former director of the television station, denied any responsibility in the case, assuring that the responsibility lay with FC Porto to reveal the email content. “That was FC Porto’s responsibility and it didn’t escape me. … Read more

THE BALL – Bayern Munich

THE BALL – Bayern Munich

First half marked by the draw in Monaco. Benfica responded to Bayern’s theoretical favoritism with remarkable organisation, and as well as the defensive process, the Eagles also made their mark in attack, with some dangerous approaches on the German goal. Bayern’s biggest scoring opportunity was theirs, when Sydney Lohmann fired a shot at Rute Costa’s … Read more

THE BALL – Rodrigo Pinho will organize everything to find a Portuguese coach (Benfica)

THE BALL – Rodrigo Pinho will organize everything to find a Portuguese coach (Benfica)

Botafogo were on the trail of the 31-year-old striker Rodrigo Pinho, but in Brazil it is guaranteed that Coritiba, who recently signed Portuguese António Oliveira, will already have secured the Benfica player to bolster their attack. According to Globoesporte, Coritiba finalized the signing of Rodrigo Pinho on Tuesday, who is expected to arrive shortly to … Read more

THE BALL – “There were three goals, it could have been five or six…” (Fenerbahçe)

THE BALL – “There were three goals, it could have been five or six…” (Fenerbahçe)

Jorge Jesus has welcomed Fenerbahçe’s return to the competition. This Tuesday, the Portuguese coach’s team sealed their passage to the round of 16 of the Cup, beating Istanbulspor 3-1. «We have shown the evolution that the team has had in these five weeks of break. We played a quality match, scored three and it could … Read more

THE BALL – «The World Cup exceeded expectations» (World Cup 2022)

THE BALL – «The World Cup exceeded expectations» (World Cup 2022)

The organizer of the World Cup in Qatar, Hassan Al Thawadi was very satisfied after the end of the competition, stating that it was a success. “It’s been a long 27 days. But I have to say I feel pride, happiness, taste, it far exceeded expectations. The first World Cup in the Middle East, with … Read more

LA PALLA – Six Portuguese teams in the Champions League (Roller hockey)

LA PALLA – Six Portuguese teams in the Champions League (Roller hockey)

OC Barcelos and Oliveirense joined Valongo in the group stage of the Champions League, whose second and final qualifying stage only excluded HC Braga, relegated to the WSE Cup. In the revamped Champions League group stage, Portugal will be represented by six teams, with OC Barcelos, Oliveirense and Valongo lining up alongside Benfica, FC Porto … Read more

LA PALLA – Otamendi reveals particular details of the final (Argentina)

LA PALLA – Otamendi reveals particular details of the final (Argentina)

In a publication on social media (he has made many in the last few hours), Nicolás Otamendi, the central defender of Benfica who became world champion with Argentina, highlighted a particular detail of the final, on a personal level, given that he reached a group very number of caps. “Champions of the world. It’s not … Read more