THE BALL – Chelsea apologizes for the connection to the European Super League (Chelsea)

Chelsea came this Friday to apologize to their supporters for joining the European Super League. «The owner (Roman Abramovich) and the management understand that involving the club in this proposal was a decision that we should not have taken. It is a decision that we deeply regret. It has taken some time since we left … Read more

THE BALL – «Either we do something or many clubs will go bankrupt» (Real Madrid)

Florentino Pérez maintains the will for change. The failure in the European Super League project does not take away the confidence of the president of Real Madrid, pointing to the imminent risk of bankruptcy for many clubs due to the loss of revenue caused by the pandemic. «In the three months of last season’s pandemic, … Read more

THE BALL – Hundreds of supporters protest against Arsenal owners with Emirates (video) (England)

Several hundred Arsenal fans gathered in the vicinity of the Emirates stadium to protest against the American family Kroenke, who owns the club. “We want our Arsenal back” is one of the most heard cries from the protesters, who came together a few days after Gunners have been part of the group of 12 founders … Read more

BOLA – Weigl announces the birth of Bruna Marie (Benfica)

Julian Weigl use social media to account for the birth of his daughter. Bruna Marie was the name chosen by the German international and his wife, Sarah Richmond. «Thank you for the greatest gift of my life, Sara Richmond. I am so proud of you. And welcome to the world, to my beautiful daughter, Bruna … Read more

A BOLA – Claudinho on the lion’s list (Sporting)

Sporting is looking for an imbalance for the attack and has Claudinho, from RB Bragantino, referenced. The 24-year-old winger / midfielder was the top scorer and best player in the Brasileirão 2020 and, A BOLA learns, is one of the names on the Alvalade emblem list. Focusing on the final stretch of the championship, committed … Read more

A BOLA – Advances contestation by Rúben Amorim (Sporting)

The rejection by the Disciplinary Council (CD) of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) of the appeal presented by Sporting following the punishment applied to the coach of the main team, Rúben Amorim, is at the origin of the challenge that the lions are preparing for present to the Arbitration Court for Sport (TAD), which aims … Read more

THE BALL – Italian press announces Ronaldo’s desire to return to Man. United (Juventus)

The Italian newspaper ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ said in this Friday’s edition that Cristiano Ronaldo is considering returning to Manchester United next season. Write that diary that the 36-year-old Portuguese international is willing to reduce the salary he earns at Juventus – estimated at around € 31 million a year – to make his return to … Read more

THE BALL – «FC Porto is this, mystique is this: it is Pepe» (FC Porto)

Sérgio Conceição, coach of FC Porto, was invited to comment on Pepe’s performance against V. Guimarães and left praise for the center: «I have great pleasure in training Pepe. Of all the colleagues I had and there were many in many clubs, Pepe is the most competitive and professional player I have worked with. The … Read more

BOLA – Bruno Fernandes imposes condition to renew contract (Manchester United)

Bruno Fernandes still has a contract with Manchester United until 2025, but the direction of the club has already advanced with a renewal proposal, waving to the Portuguese international with salary improvement. The British newspaper The Sun reveals that the offer to the player foresees an increase to 200 thousand pounds (about 231 thousand euros) … Read more

A BOLA – Message from Bale to Mourinho? (Tottenham)

Tottenham hosted and beat Southampton 2-1 in the first game after José Mourinho left. Gareth Bale scored the goal that kicked off the Spurs. At the end of the match, the Welsh winger praised the team’s reaction in the second half, merit of the speech by Ryan Mason, the interim coach, at the break. «We … Read more