THE BALL – Dismissal of coach causes diplomatic incident (Germany)

The Hungarian government on Thursday demanded an explanation from the German embassy in Budapest about the dismissal of Hertha Berlin goalkeeper coach Zsolt Petry. Petry was fired following comments made during an interview with a Hungarian newspaper, in which he criticized compatriot Peter Gulácsi, of RB Leipzig, for supporting same-sex marriage. In the request made … Read more

BOLA – Mbappé has already said he wants to leave (Paris Saint-Germain)

According to news from the Spanish television channel Cuatro, Kylian Mbappé has already informed Paris Saint-Germain officials that he does not intend to renew a contract with the club, which expires on June 30, 2022. Always according to that source, the 20-year-old striker intends to be traded as early as next summer, providing the French … Read more

THE BALL – De Bruyne renews until 2025 (Manchester City)

Kevin de Bruyne renewed his contract with Manchester City for another two years, and is now linked to the club until June 2025. «This club is equipped for success. It offers me everything I need to improve my performance, so this renewal was a decision to think about in the future. I’m playing the best … Read more

THE BALL – Sergio Ramos: «Anger for not being on the pitch» (Champions League)

Captain Real Madrid did not hide the frustration of not playing against Liverpool, because he was injured, but admitted that he was proud of the victory of his teammates against the Reds, 3-1, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. «Anger for not being in the field. Proud to see them. My great … Read more

THE BALL – Lions clarify Nuno Mendes’ injury (Sporting)

Sporting’s squad returned to work this Tuesday, after a draw against Moreirense (1-1). The highlight of the work goes to clarify the injury of Nuno Mendes, replaced in the first part of the meeting in Moreira de Cónegos. The lions have now clarified that the young sideline has a bruise on his right leg. In … Read more

THE BALL – «If you need me, I’m here» (Sporting)

Step by step, goal by goal, Luiz Phellype seeks to make up for lost time and last Saturday he scored for the second time in five official games for Sporting B. «It was another goal and another victory, thank God. I feel much better at each match, ”said, quoted by Brazilian newspaper Lance, Luiz Phellype, … Read more

THE BALL – PlayStation Plus: April’s free games are here (Games)

April 6 is the date that matters. Yes, by chance it is also the first day of the gradual deflation that the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic allows, but all gamers know, it is much more than that: it is the date that marks the arrival of April PlayStation Plus games. The moment the doors … Read more

THE BALL – João Henriques leaves and Bino will take over the team (Vitória de Guimarães)

João Henriques is no longer a coach at Vitória de Guimarães. The 48-year-old coach was fired this Sunday after a home defeat (1-2) against Tondela, in what was the fourth consecutive defeat by the Vimaranense in the League. The coach ended up not resisting the wave of bad results and became aware of the decision … Read more

THE BALL – «I know the way and I’m not afraid of anything» (Atlético Madrid)

Atletico Madrid’s defeat by Sevilla could relaunch the title fight in the Spanish League, however, Diego Simeone assures that he is not afraid to face Real Madrid and Barcelona for the trophy. «The Spanish championship is always tough until the end, whether in the fight for permanence, for the Europa League or for the title. … Read more

BALL – England opens the door to Pedro Gonçalves (Sporting)

The tremendous season that Pedro Gonçalves is having in his first season of lion to the chest, surpassing all the records achieved in the service of Famalicão in 2019/2020 and that undoubtedly place him as one of the figures of the Championship, is having an echo across borders. If the name of Pedro Gonçalves has … Read more