THE BALL – «In a few months, Félix will be one of the best in Europe» (Atlético Madrid)

THE BALL – «In a few months, Félix will be one of the best in Europe» (Atlético Madrid)

The president of Atletico Madrid, Enrique Cerezo, addressed various topics of the club today, including the situation of João Félix, believing that the Portuguese will soon return to good form. «He had problems with injuries, but in a few months he will be one of the best players in Europe. Nobody doubts. All players need … Read more

THE BALL – Jorge Costa says: «We were not effective» (Farense)

THE BALL – Jorge Costa says: «We were not effective» (Farense)

Jorge Costa was disappointed with the draw against Vitória de Guimarães (2-2). The coach of Farense regretted the lack of effectiveness of the Algarve. «We came in anxiously and conceded a goal. In the position we are in [penúltimo] there could be a tendency to get disorganized, but we managed to react and turn the … Read more

BOLA – Benfica announces departure of Darlene (Women’s Football)

BOLA – Benfica announces departure of Darlene (Women’s Football)

Darlene Reguera, a 31-year-old Brazilian international, is leaving the Benfica women’s football team. In an official note, Clube da Luz says that the two parties decided not to extend the contract. Darlene joined Benfica in 2018/2019, a season that marked the start of women’s football in the red emblem. From eagle to chest, the striker … Read more

THE BALL – Unsurprisingly, Rúben Dias is in the eleven of the week (Champions League)

THE BALL – Unsurprisingly, Rúben Dias is in the eleven of the week (Champions League)

Rúben Dias is naturally part of the Champions League team of the week, after having even been chosen as Man of the Match in Manchester City’s victory over Real Madrid (2-0). Unsurprisingly, the eleven are formed by a merger between the two finalists in the Champions League, with four players from City and seven from … Read more

THE BALL – «With Mourinho you can expect a ‘bloodbath’ in the transfer market» (Italy)

THE BALL – «With Mourinho you can expect a ‘bloodbath’ in the transfer market» (Italy)

Pietro Lo Monaco, Catania’s sporting director when José Mourinho took over as Inter coach between 2008 and 2010, commented on the Portuguese coach’s return to Italian football, to succeed Paulo Fonseca as Roma coach. Previous point: Lo Monaco does not really die of love for Mourinho, having become famous when he said, without speaking, that … Read more

THE BALL – Ricardo Soares remains cautious (Gil Vicente)

THE BALL – Ricardo Soares remains cautious (Gil Vicente)

Gil Vicente won again outside Barcelos, adding 35 points. The coach Ricardo Soares, however, still does not give the permanence as guaranteed. «This is an atypical year, the home factor does not count for anything, either for Gil Vicente, or for the other 10 teams that are fighting for permanence. Of course, the 35 points … Read more

THE BALL – Paulo Fonseca comments on Mourinho’s arrival and speaks of “sacred value” (Rome)

THE BALL – Paulo Fonseca comments on Mourinho’s arrival and speaks of “sacred value” (Rome)

This Wednesday Paulo Fonseca commented on José Mourinho’s arrival at Roma’s technical command next season. “Professionalism is a sacred value for me”, he began by emphasizing, in the preview of the game with Manchester United, at the Olympic Stadium, for the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals. «I’m fine, just like I was the … Read more

THE BALL – Mercedes delivers on promise: Grosjean behind the wheel of the 2019 W10 champion! (Formula 1)

THE BALL – Mercedes delivers on promise: Grosjean behind the wheel of the 2019 W10 champion!  (Formula 1)

Romain Grosjean abandoned Formula 1 at the end of the 2020 World Cup, after the contract with Haas ended, but a chilling accident in the penultimate round of the season in Sakhir, Bahrain, prevented the Frenchman from participating in the last stage of the season, at Yas Abu Dhabi Marina. Mercedes-AMG then promised him the … Read more

THE BALL – Bruno Fernandes and the invasion of Old Trafford: «It was not similar to what happened at Sporting» (Manchester United)

THE BALL – Bruno Fernandes and the invasion of Old Trafford: «It was not similar to what happened at Sporting» (Manchester United)

This Wednesday Bruno Fernandes previewed the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals. A press conference marked by the supporters’ invasion of Old Trafford on Sunday, which prevented the classic from being played with Liverpool. Asked to compare this event with the invasion of the Alcochete Academy in May 2018, when he was still a … Read more

THE BALL – Jens Lehman fired for racist message (Germany)

THE BALL – Jens Lehman fired for racist message (Germany)

German football was plagued by a new scandal related to racism. This Wednesday, Dennis Aogo, a former Sky Sport midfielder and commentator, posted a racist message from Jens Lehman, a former German international, on social media. “Are you serious? This message was certainly not for me, ”wrote Aogo, showing a conversation in which Lehman referred … Read more