THE BALL – «Ronaldo’s personal goals must pass by the National Team» (National Team)

THE BALL – «Ronaldo’s personal goals must pass by the National Team» (National Team)

Portugal will face Azerbaijan (March 24, in Turin), Serbia (27, in Belgrade) and Luxembourg (30, in Luxembourg) at the start of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Asked if these are propitious games for Cristiano Ronaldo overtaking Iranian Ali Daei as the best scorer ever for a national team, Fernando Santos shot: – I’m sure … Read more

THE BALL – “Luckily we have Messi with us” (Barcelona)

THE BALL – “Luckily we have Messi with us” (Barcelona)

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman praised Lionel Messi after a new class demonstration by the Argentine international, this time in the 4-1 victory against Huesca. «Messi has shown once again that he is the best, especially in the first goal, which is fantastic. It deserves to be important for this team, we see the level that … Read more

BALL – Mumin and Suliman fail Sporting (Vitória de Guimarães)

BALL – Mumin and Suliman fail Sporting (Vitória de Guimarães)

In addition to the defeat, Vitória de Guimarães also advances to the next matchday, against Sporting, without two centrals, forcing changes in the sector. Mumin was sent off with direct red and Suliman, who entered yesterday’s game knowing that if he saw a yellow card he would not be able to make his contribution in … Read more

THE BALL – Lucas Veríssimo: «I needed this change in my career» (video) (Benfica)

THE BALL – Lucas Veríssimo: «I needed this change in my career» (video) (Benfica)

Lucas Veríssimo moved to Luz at the beginning of February, but is still prominent in Brazil. TV Gazeta was elected the best center of Brazilian football in the last season and last night participated in the Gala dos Troféus Mesa Redonda, where he thanked the prize «which is very important for a footballer» and spoke … Read more

THE BALL – Di María’s family emerged unscathed from the assault (Paris Saint-Germain)

THE BALL – Di María’s family emerged unscathed from the assault (Paris Saint-Germain)

This Sunday, Ángel Di María’s home was assaulted with his family in the countryside while the Argentine international played for Paris Saint-Germain in the game against Nantes, for Ligue 1. The player was replaced by Mauricio Pochettino in the 62nd minute and left of the stadium in tears at the seriousness of the situation. According … Read more

A BOLA – Vieira proud of winning the Women’s Basketball Cup (Benfica)

A BOLA – Vieira proud of winning the Women’s Basketball Cup (Benfica)

Benfica President Luís Filipe Vieira congratulated the women’s basketball team on winning the Cup. «The female basketball team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica is to be congratulated for the conquest, this morning, of the first Portuguese Cup in its history. Women’s sport represents a clear and unequivocal bet by Benfica, which, along with other sports, … Read more

A BOLA – Return to Lisbon with firework display on the highway (videos) (Sporting)

A BOLA – Return to Lisbon with firework display on the highway (videos) (Sporting)

With the victory in Tondela (1-0), in the 23rd round of the League, Sporting continues to shoot at the top of the League, with 12 points more than SC Braga (minus a game). A fact that does not go unnoticed by supporters. Upon returning to Lisbon, the green and white entourage was presented with a … Read more

THE BALL – «We know that we are an uncomfortable opponent» (SC Braga)

THE BALL – «We know that we are an uncomfortable opponent» (SC Braga)

This Sunday, Carlos Carvalhal previewed the game with Famalicão (Monday, 20.15 hours), of the 23rd round of the League. The SC Braga coach made an ambitious speech. «We are going to Famalicão, with everything and, I would say, with anything else, because we need this to win the game. We know about the difficulties, but … Read more

THE BALL – Player reactions to victory against Boavista (Benfica)

THE BALL – Player reactions to victory against Boavista (Benfica)

Several Benfica players resorted to social media to express their satisfaction for having won, on Saturday, Boavista, 2-0, with two goals from Haris Seferovic, in a game of the 23rd round of the league. «Congratulations to the team for the victory and delivery! @slbenfica », Otamendi. «I will continue to believe in me! +3 points … Read more

THE BALL – Spaniards put Cristiano Ronaldo on the route to Real Madrid (Real Madrid)

THE BALL – Spaniards put Cristiano Ronaldo on the route to Real Madrid (Real Madrid)

After Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Sporting, it is now the turn of Real Madrid to be appointed as a possible destination for Cristiano Ronaldo, next season. Reports from Spain, aired on the television program El Chiringuito and developed by the newspaper ‘Marca’, report informal contacts between Jorge Mendes and the emblem merengue, in order … Read more