THE BALL – FIFA with a heavy hand on players from Uruguay (Uruguay)

The FIFA Disciplinary Commission decided to punish the Uruguayans José María Giménez, Fernando Muslera, Edinson Cavani and Diego Godín due to the incidents that took place after the match against Ghana, which took place on December 2, 2022, in the World Cup. Giménez was suspended for four games, ordered to do community service and fined […]
THE BALL – Sérgio Conceição on the referee of the League Cup final: «I’m not sucking up…» (FC Porto)

The FC Porto coach was asked about the appointment of João Pinheiro to referee the League Cup final against Sporting, scheduled for Sunday (19.45 hours), in Leiria. “I wish you all the best and to the entire refereeing team and VAR. João Pinheiro is one of the best Portuguese referees and I’m not sucking up. […]
A BOLA – After the ridiculous dismissal, Pepa’s farewell message (Saudi Arabia)

Pepa abandoned the technical command of Al Tai last Sunday, with the ridiculousness of having been aware of the dismissal through the announcement on the club’s Twitter. Even so, and after the Saudi club published a video of Pepa saying goodbye to the team, the Portuguese coach also released a farewell message. «It’s time to […]
THE BALL – «Van Gaal should never have pissed off Messi» (Argentina)

Former player Juan Riquelme has claimed that former Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal should have been more careful with what he said about Lionel Messi at the World Cup before the two teams faced each other. ′′ There are things you shouldn’t do in football. You shouldn’t piss off Messi, for example. It’s better to […]
THE BALL – The controversial video of Djokovic’s father: «Long live Russia» (Tennis)

Accompanying his son Novak at the Australian Open, Srdjan Djokovic is involved in a huge controversy, when he is filmed with supporters of Vladimir Putin. In one of the videos broadcast on social networks, the father of the Serbian tennis player appears next to a supporter with a shirt with the letter Z (military symbol […]
THE BALL – The controversial video of Djokovic’s father: «Long live Russia» (Tennis)

Accompanying his son Novak at the Australian Open, Srdjan Djokovic is involved in a huge controversy, when he is filmed with supporters of Vladimir Putin. In one of the videos broadcast on social networks, the father of the Serbian tennis player appears next to a supporter with a shirt with the letter Z (military symbol […]
THE BALL – Palmeiras, by Abel, returns to winning ways and Pedro Caixinha is leader (Brazil)

Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, returned to winning ways after the 0-0 defeat by São Paulo and went to Ituano, from Série B in Brazil, to win, by 3-1, in the game of the fourth round of Paulistão. Rafael Navarro (30′), Lucas Siqueira (pb) and Bruno Tabata (82′, penalty), former Portimonense and Sporting midfielder, scored […]
THE BALL – Classic Sporting-FC Porto already has a date and time (Liga)
The League has just revealed the schedules for matchdays 19 to 22 of the League, with emphasis on the derby between Sporting and FC Porto, which will be played on February 12, a Sunday, at 6 pm. Here is the complete schedule of the four rounds: Day 19 Saturday, February 4th Santa Clara – Boavista, […]
THE BALL – Palmeiras, by Abel, returns to winning ways and Pedro Caixinha is leader (Brazil)

Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, returned to winning ways after the 0-0 defeat by São Paulo and went to Ituano, from Série B in Brazil, to win, by 3-1, in the game of the fourth round of Paulistão. Rafael Navarro (30′), Lucas Siqueira (pb) and Bruno Tabata (82′, penalty), former Portimonense and Sporting midfielder, scored […]
AND IT WAS – FC Porto

FC Porto and Académico de Viseu will play, from 7.45 pm, at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, in Leiria, Sporting’s opponent in the League Cup final. Follow live the main incidents of the meeting between the dragons, who are looking for their first title in this competition, and Jorge Costa’s team, the big surprise of the […]