BOLA – Portuguese League is betting less on formation (Liga)

The most recent study by CIES – Observatório do Futebol analyzes the bet on training (players between 15 and 21 years old who have spent at least three seasons in clubs) in 27 European leagues and there is a conclusion that stands out: Portuguese league is the one in which the clubs less minutes give … Read more

BOLA – Coates guarantees «determination, unity and ambition» (Sporting)

Sporting captain Sebastián Coates has been one of the mainstays of the team, who are two points behind the title. And he was chosen to, in the usual message sent to the members, make the call for support to the Leo group. «This Tuesday we will have another game in Alvalade and we count, as … Read more

THE BALL – Clause in Suárez’s contract is proving to be a real curse (Atlético Madrid)

Luis Suárez, a striker who left Barcelona to represent Atlético Madrid last summer, will be entitled to a financial bonus if he reaches 20 goals for the mattresses, according to the Marca newspaper this Tuesday. The 34-year-old, however, stagnated at… 19. Since 21 March he has not scored, having participated in the games against Sevilla, … Read more

BOLA – Vitória begins to punish the ‘Marega case’ against Famalicão (Vitória de Guimarães)

Vitória de Guimarães will play the first of three games behind closed doors resulting from racist insults to FC Porto striker Moussa Marega, at the reception for Famalicão, scheduled for Wednesday, on the 32nd round. Following the punishment announced by the Disciplinary Council (CD) of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), which dictated the games behind … Read more

THE BALL – Jorge Jesus «We can still dream of second place» (Benfica)

In anticipation of Tuesday’s trip to Nacional, Jorge Jesus assumed that he still dreams of reaching second place. «The expectations for the Benfica coach and players are always the highest. You always have to play to win and when you have certain goals, the responsibility is increased. There are three games to go, but the … Read more

THE BALL – Rúben Dias earns another € 3.6 million (Benfica)

Rúben Dias will provide Benfica with an additional € 3.6 million in the coffers. All because the objectives required to receive this bonus have been achieved. At issue was a number of games that the central defender has already completed and, in this way, raises the value of the transfer of Luz to Manchester City … Read more

THE BALL – «APAF has to worry about the problems of Portuguese arbitration» (Benfica)

APAF decided to lodge a complaint with Jorge Jesus, Grimaldo and Otamendi, but the Benfica coach advised the referee to be concerned with other issues and not with his opinion. “You know that I am a defender that the referees must have authority on the pitch about what the game is and not only. About … Read more

THE BALL – Zidane disgusted by refereeing (Real Madrid)

The Real Madrid coach did not hide the rebellion over refereeing at the end of the game against Sevilla. At issue, a penalty in favor of You meringues which was eventually reversed by the VAR in a maximum punishment in favor of the… opponent. The move took place after 75 minutes. After a corner in … Read more

THE BALL – Porro advances in June (Sporting)

Pedro Porro, 21, is one of the revelations of this Sporting, who runs for the national title, after ensuring his presence in the group stage of the Champions League. And the millions of Champions – € 23 M are already guaranteed at the start – allow the greens and whites to already activate the definitive … Read more