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Bahia, coached by Renato Paiva, had a disastrous night in Recife, being thrashed by Sport, by 0-6, equaling the biggest defeat ever in the history of this classic, repeating results recorded in 1959 and 1956. The Portuguese coach’s team was reduced to 10 players after 14 minutes (left-back Ryan was sent off) and suffered the … Read more

Statements by Sérgio Conceição, coach of FC Porto, after the defeat by Inter, in Milan (0-1), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. «It was a very competitive game, with two teams at the level of a round of 16 of the Champions League. The players fulfilled the plan … Read more

He left Benfica in January, for 121 million euros, just six months after joining River Plate. At Chelsea, Enzo Fernández guarantees that he will be forever grateful to the red club. «[O Benfica] Changed my life. I will always feel grateful to Benfica. It opened the doors of Europe for me. I feel very grateful … Read more

Julian Draxler injured his left ankle and that is why he is no longer on the squad for last Monday’s game against Boavista (3-1), at Estádio da Luz, for the Championship. Although the exact severity of the injury is still unknown, it is certain that the German striker will also miss at least next Saturday’s … Read more

Flamengo, coached by Vítor Pereira, was defeated in Quito, Ecuador by 0-1, by Independiente del Valle, in the first leg of the South American Super Cup (Recopa). The only goal of the game was scored by central Carabajal (on his birthday!), at 75′, in a match played at 2850 meters of altitude and in which … Read more

After the heavy defeat, by 2-5, at home, against Real Madrid, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League, Jordan Henderson, captain of Liverpool, was obviously disappointed with the outcome of the match. ′′ It’s hard to sum up what happened right after a game. I feel that for most … Read more

It was with a turnaround in the second half that Sporting overcame the home defeat a week ago, against Gil Vicente, with a triumph over Mafra (3-1), also at their Academy, in Alcochete. The confrontation between Sporting and Mafra reserved the dispute for one of the two places of access to the Revelation Cup: the … Read more

Following the interactivity that we intend to implement with the readers of the different platforms of the A BOLA universe, we launch you a new challenge. In addition to the Correio do Leitor section, which we publish daily on the pages of the hard copy edition and in which you can continue to participate by … Read more

March 15, 2005. Just like now, Inter and FC Porto met in the round of 16 of the Champions League. After a 1-1 draw at Dragão, the Nerazzurri eliminated the then team coached by José Couceiro with a 3-1 victory. Three goals from Brazilian Adriano, known as Emperor. «I remember those round of 16 of … Read more