THE BALL – «In football there is no life or death, that is in Ukraine and in Russia» (THE BALL IS MINE)

THE BALL – «In football there is no life or death, that is in Ukraine and in Russia» (THE BALL IS MINE)

Carlos Carvalhal is yet to win in the Spanish league in charge of Celta. The coach acknowledged that the situation is complicated, but rejected the idea that this Friday’s match against Elche is life or death, arguing that this doesn’t exist in football. “We are in a marathon. In a competition like this one cannot … Read more

Djokovic trembles but qualifies for the quarterfinals in Adelaide

Djokovic trembles but qualifies for the quarterfinals in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic defeated France’s Quentin Halys in two tie-break sets on Thursday to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Adelaide tournament in Australia. The Serbian, seeded number 1, will face Canadian world number 18 Denis Shapovalov in the next round, after suffering against Quentin Halys (7-6 7/3, 7-6 7/5). For starters, the 35-year-old world No. … Read more

THE BALL – Roger Schmidt talks doubt David Neres (Benfica)

THE BALL – Roger Schmidt talks doubt David Neres (Benfica)

The Benfica coach didn’t take for granted the return of David Neres for Friday’s match (7 pm) with Portimonense, at the Estádio da Luz, in reference to the 15th round of the championship. “It’s developing well. He made progress and returned to training, but for a short time. Only tomorrow (Friday) will we make a … Read more

“A return to China will require resolution of the Peng situation”

“A return to China will require resolution of the Peng situation”

On November 2, 2021, more than a year and two months ago, Shuai Peng published a statement on his social networks in which he spoke of sexual abuse accusing Zhang Gaoli, former vice president of the People’s Republic of China. The reaction of the organizations and of the tennis players themselves was not long in … Read more

US extends ban on its soil for the unvaccinated, Djokovic deprived of Masters 1000

US extends ban on its soil for the unvaccinated, Djokovic deprived of Masters 1000

Again, he will likely have to sit out several major tournaments of the year. The Serbian Novak Djokovic in particular will be forced to give up Indian Wells and the Miami Open, for not being able to present proof of vaccination against Covid-19. The United States has in fact decided to extend until April 10 … Read more

A BOLA – Al-Ahly rethinks the purchase of Aziz (Rio Ave)

A BOLA – Al-Ahly rethinks the purchase of Aziz (Rio Ave)

Yakubu Aziz has been in Cairo since Wednesday to finalize and formalize the transfer to Al-Ahly, but the deal hasn’t been finalized yet and could also know different outlines from those initially foreseen. At stake, according to local information, are doubts about the physical conditions of the Ghanaian goalkeeper, which have prompted the managers of … Read more

A BOLA – Madness in the presentation of Suárez (video) (Grémio)

A BOLA – Madness in the presentation of Suárez (video) (Grémio)

Atmosphere of absolute madness at the Arena, home of Gêmio Porto Alegre, with thousands of fans present to attend the official presentation of Luis Suárez. The 35-year-old Uruguayan scorer left some ideas on the reason for his choice: ««I’ve always liked challenges. First of all, come to a club with so much history. Grêmio is … Read more

THE BALL – Roma win with Rui in goal and without ‘Mou’ on the bench (Italy)

THE BALL – Roma win with Rui in goal and without ‘Mou’ on the bench (Italy)

Roma, coached by Portuguese coach José Mourinho – who was not on the bench, serving the first of two match suspensions for red card in the 15th round match against Turin on 13 November – and with Rui Patrício as owner – on goal and playing full 90′, this Wednesday afternoon he beat Bologna 1-0, … Read more

Nadal, Alcaraz, Gauff… They will play an exhibition match for peace in Ukraine before the Australian Open

Nadal, Alcaraz, Gauff… They will play an exhibition match for peace in Ukraine before the Australian Open

Tennis is mobilizing. In celebration of the upcoming Australian Open (January 16-29), the Australian Tennis Federation announced in a press release on Wednesday that it would hold a charity match at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday January 11, just days before the launch of the first tournament of the Grand Slam of the Year. … Read more

THE BALL – Here’s the reaction to Ronaldo’s first ‘goal’ for Al Nassr: imagine in a match… (video) (Al Nassr)

THE BALL – Here’s the reaction to Ronaldo’s first ‘goal’ for Al Nassr: imagine in a match… (video) (Al Nassr)

After his official presentation as an Al Nassr player, Ronaldo had his first training session with his new teammates and in front of the thousands of fans at Msool Park Stadium. And it is precisely during the ‘peladinha’, with small goals scored from goalposts, that Ronaldo scored his first goal with the new colors, motivating … Read more