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

THE BALL – Mariana Machado and Miguel Marques win the São Silvestre de Lisboa (Athletics)

THE BALL – Mariana Machado and Miguel Marques win the São Silvestre de Lisboa (Athletics)

Mariana Machado won São Silvestre de Lisboa in the women’s event and Miguel Marques won the men’s edition. The women started with a lead of 4.26 minutes and Mariana Machado, winner in 2021, athlete of SC Braga, immediately took the lead of the race, doing it almost all alone and finished in 32.53 minutes, ahead … Read more

THE BALL – «I am 100% focused on Benfica» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «I am 100% focused on Benfica» (Benfica)

Gonçalo Ramos, author of the goal in the draw against Moreirense (1-1), ensured that he was focused on Benfica. The striker regrets that the result was not enough to move forward in the League Cup. “We were superior. We tried to score the second goal, we tried to win, but Moreirense deserves it. The goalkeeper … Read more

THE BALL – The young goalkeeper of Óquei Barcelos (rink hockey) dies at the age of 15

THE BALL – The young goalkeeper of Óquei Barcelos (rink hockey) dies at the age of 15

Óquei Barcelos mourns the death of young Rui Picas, aged just 15, during a scouting activity he attended this Saturday in Igreja Nova, Barcelos. Rui Picas was part of the under 17 team of the Minho group and this Saturday at lunchtime he fell ill. The alert was given at 12:20 and the Barcelos firefighters … Read more

THE BALL – Enzo and Otamendi can make history: the world champions who played in Portugal (but with a difference) (Benfica)

THE BALL – Enzo and Otamendi can make history: the world champions who played in Portugal (but with a difference) (Benfica)

Let’s remember: if Argentina crown themselves world champions this Sunday, in the final with a stop in Lusail, Enzo Fernández and Otamendi will go down in history as the first players to become world champions playing for a national club. There are only five footballers who have played in Portugal with the World Cup in … Read more

THE BALL – «All of Benfica’s players appreciated each other a lot in this World Cup» (Benfica)

THE BALL – «All of Benfica’s players appreciated each other a lot in this World Cup» (Benfica)

BOLA spoke to Vítor Paneira, a former Benfica player, who elects Enzo Fernández as “one of the surprises of the World Cup” and points to Otamendi as “the pillar of the Argentine national team”. «It is curious that all the Benfica players have improved in this World Cup: António Silva, despite playing little, has shown … Read more

THE BALL – «João Mário? Trust is not sold in the supermarket” (FC Porto)

THE BALL – «João Mário?  Trust is not sold in the supermarket” (FC Porto)

When asked about João Mário’s individual performance, which was also lower than the previous season, coach Sérgio Conceição left his analysis. “Trust is earned every day. If it was on sale in the supermarket, I would buy a few bottles and give them to my players. The team wasn’t comfortable in the first half, it … Read more

Hašek doesn’t beat the NHL only thanks to the Russians. He now also writes for ATP and WTA tennis

Hašek doesn’t beat the NHL only thanks to the Russians.  He now also writes for ATP and WTA tennis

So far, he has pushed his efforts to the max before the autumn NHL duels in Prague, where he tried (unsuccessfully) to prevent the start of Russian hockey players in the O2 Arena, including with the help of lobbying at the highest level politicians to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. His statements and activities did … Read more

First seriously, eventually with an open draw

First seriously, eventually with an open draw

Roger Federer made his first major appearance in Switzerland at the Sports Awards after retiring. Apparently things went awry after the gala. Roger Federer shines with Mujinga Kambundji and Marco Odermatt. – Keystone A.D the essentials in a nutshell Roger Federer is honored at the Sports Awards for his great achievements. The maestro posts photos … Read more